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Local Rents Neighbors Highest in L.A. Divided On By Sheila Lane Rowena Road Ledger Contributing Writer Diet Renters looking for an By Sheila Lane “affordable” home in the Mid- Ledger Contributing Writer Wilshire or Los Feliz areas may need to re-adjust their SILVER LAKE—About 200 understanding of that word representatives from locals, before they venture out into city officials and political and the rental market. bicycle advocacy groups at- “Affordable” means differ- tended a Silver Lake Neigh- ent things to different people, borhood Council town hall but according to the Dept. of meeting Sept. 14th to dis- Housing and Urban Develop- cuss the so-called “Rowena ment (HUD), the definition Road Diet,” which some say of affordable housing is that is a microcosm of future is- which requires no more than sues the city might face now 30% of the income of a buyer that a plan has been approved or renter. to similarly reduce car lanes In a report analyzing the throughout the city. The road diet took away 2nd quarter of 2015, Zillow, NOT A PRETY PICTURE—The Rowena “Road Diet,” where two car lanes were removed and replaced with bike lanes on the real estate website, found this tiny stretch of street between Silver Lake and Los Feliz, has become a hot topic citywide as the Los Angeles City two car lanes on Rowena after that renters in the Los Ange- Council recently approved a plan that would reduce car lanes on other major streets throughout Los Angeles in a similar a fatal pedestrian accident in manner. This photo was taken on a recent September morning shortly before 8 a.m., and shows a line of cars on Rowena 2012. Doing so left an extra les metro area spend 48.9% of backed up heading east into Los Feliz at Hyperion Avenue. The photographer caught this shot from through his car see RENTS page 31 window. Photo: Joseph Mailander. see ROAD DIET page 13

Testimony Local Architect Equestrians Fear Encroachment by La Kretz Underway to Assist with Housing Project In St. Mary’s “City Light” By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Contributing Writer Church Dispute Look ATWATER VILLAGE—Devel- By Erin Hickey and By Ezekiel Hernandez opers have plans to tear down Allison B. Cohen a manufacturing plant next to North Atwater Park and in LOS ANGELES—Testimony the midst of some 20 stables began in September in a law- and horse properties to build suit over who controls St. 60 three-story homes, which Mary’s Church of the Angels has some local residents and in Los Feliz. equestrians fearing their dis- Two parties claiming to trict is in jeopardy. be the rightful managing arm The former wallpaper of the church—known as a plant—which was built in Atwater Village locals are fighting a developer with plans to build a 60-home de- vestry—say they have legal 1951 and spans 3990 and velopment in North Atwater that they say is too big and too dense to co-exist in 4000 Chevy Chase Avenue— the traditionally equestrian neighborhood. Pictured is a rendering of the pro- authority in executing all de- posed project. Courtesy: La Kretz Family. cisions regarding the church, is owned by the La Kretz Fam- ily. Morton La Kretz, the head Griffith Park for pedestrians, gathered over 1,000 petition such as its liturgy, finances Brenda Levin is also a fellow at the and the church’s real estate USC Dornsife, College of Letters, Arts of the family, is a real estate bicyclists and horse riders. signatures to stop the develop- holdings. and Sciences. Photo: University of Southern developer and philanthropist Those against the develop- ment. They have also received One side is under Los Fel- California. known for the restoration to ment say it is too big and dense the support of area representa- iz resident Marilyn Bush, and historic status of the “Cross- for the neighborhood and will tive Los Angeles City Coun- another under Allan Trimpi, LOS FELIZ—Local architect roads of the World” building detract from its natural eques- cilmember Mitch O’Farrell. an ally of the church’s former Brenda Levin, credited with in Hollywood and for donat- trian feel. “The community has re- pastor Father Christopher several major renovation proj- ing $5 million for a proposed As such, they have formed sponded with considerable op- Kelley. ects such as the Griffith Ob- suspension bridge that will a group called “Atwater Vil- position to the project as pro- see ST. MARY’S page 22 see CITY LIGHT page 13 connect Atwater Village and lage Always” said they have see LA KRETZ page 16

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Lawsuit Filed Over City’s “Mobility Plan” By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer

The advocacy group Fix Fix the City argues the city the law and have due process.” FOUNDED 2005 Available at these locations: the City has filed a lawsuit used outdated data on popu- Claire Bowin, a city plan- Delivered the last Thursday of each month to 34,500 homes and Atwater Library 3379 Glendale Blvd. against the city of Los Angeles lation and traffic in assessing ner and spokesperson for the businesses in the Los Feliz, Bruce Q’s Barbershop & Salon over its approval of the Mobil- impacts of the plan and failed Mobility Plan, said she is con- Silver Lake, Atwater Village, 3013 W. Los Feliz Blvd. Echo Park and Hollywood Hills ity Plan 2035. to consider safety concerns of fident the plan will hold up Casita del Campo The policy—which envi- longer emergency response legally. communities. 1920 Hyperion Ave Citibank sions a safer Los Angeles less 1933 Hillhurst Ave. 1965 Hillhurst Avenue reliant on cars, more depen- Los Angeles, CA 90027 Courtney + Kurt Real Estate dent on buses and bicycles The lawsuit claims that procedural errors were (323) 741-0019 3167 Glendale Blvd. and that is more pedestrian made as the plan wound its way through city hall PUBLISHER/EDITOR Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Avenue friendly—requires vehicle lane Allison B. Cohen and that the plan is in conflict with community House of Pies reductions on many major Los plans in place and that it is not in compliance with ASSISTANT EDITOR 1869 N. Vermont Angeles streets. Sheila Lane Los Feliz Public Library The lawsuit claims that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). EDITORIAL ASSISTANT 1874 Hillhurst Avenue Erin Hickey Los Feliz 3 Theaters procedural errors were made 1822 N. Vermont ADVERTISING SALES as the plan wound its way Muddy Paws Coffee Libby Butler-Gluck 3320 Sunset Blvd. through city hall and that the times for ambulances, fire and “[The lawsuit] doesn’t 323-644-5536 [email protected] Newsstand plan is in conflict with com- police. hold up anything,” Bowin Vermont and Melbourne munity plans in place and that “We are interested in said. “The Mobility Plan is… GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT Palermo it is not in compliance with holding the city’s feet to the a vision of [transportation] Tiffany Sims 1858 N. Vermont the California Environmental fire,” said Fix the City’s Jim networks, not the projects BOOKKEEPER Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce Geeta Badkar 1724 W. Silver Lake Drive Quality Act (CEQA). O’Sullivan. [We want the themselves. The policy moves Skylight Books According to the lawsuit, city] to follow the rules, obey forward.” For more stories 1818 N. Vermont and updates: The Village Bakery and Café 3119 Los Feliz Blvd. LosFelizLedger.com

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[street level] Do You Believe in Ghosts? By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer

This month, the Ledger took a look at the creepy side of Los Feliz, so we took to the streets to ask: “Do you believe in ghosts?” “I believe that people can stay “I don’t believe spiritually con- in ghosts be- nected to some- cause that pre- one and feel supposes there’s their spirit, but an afterlife.” I don’t believe in the tradition- —Andrew F. al image of a physical appari- outside Go Burger on tion.” Vermont Avenue —Natalie R., outside the Skylight Arts Annex on “I do not, but I Vermont Avenue love the idea of places that are “Do ghosts ex- supposed to be ist? I’m like one haunted and of those people the stories be- who can’t deny hind them.” it. I’ve never ex- —John C., outside Skylight perienced it, Books on Vermont Avenue but I’ve heard enough con- vincing cases for me to not “I lived in a completely doubt it.” house that was —Christine L., outside haunted by the Sumi’s on Vermont Avenue ghost of an 8-year-old boy. I saw faces in the mirrors and my friends felt a presence.” —Marisol R., outside Skylight Books on Vermont Avenue

Los Feliz Robbery Suspect Still at Large

LOS FELIZ—The man who enue. According to police, he robbed three banks within changed t-shirts in between an hour Aug. 13th, remains the two attempts to avoid at large, according to the Los detection. Ultimately, the Angeles Police Dept. (LAPD). suspect successfully robbed, The man is described as minutes later, the Citibank on an African-American, be- Hillhurst Avenue. The amount tween 6’ to 6’3” tall, over- of money taken was not dis- weight and between the ages closed. of 40 and 45. The spree caused the Los The suspect first attempt- Angeles Police Dept. to issue ed to rob Chase Bank on Ver- a high-alert warning to all mont Avenue and then Bank banks within a 10-mile radius of America on Hillhurst Av- of Los Feliz.

[CRIME BLOTTER] Burglary and Stolen Cars Down Shoplifting and Stolen Bicycles Up

There were 207 reported bicycles stolen, seven robberies crimes in our coverage area and six cases of shoplifting. from August 16th to Sep- The area saw a decrease in tember 15th, a slight decrease the total number of crimes for from last month. the reporting period, when com- There were three rapes— pared to the previous month, August 29th in the 1400 block with assaults, burglaries, rob- of West Sunset Boulevard, beries, and shoplifting down, August 31st at Fletcher & La but theft and stolen vehicles up, Clede, and September 1st in according to data compiled us- the 4500 block of Finley Av- ing the Los Angeles Police De- enue—16 assaults, 52 burglar- partment’s crime mapping pro- ies or thefts from a vehicle, 49 gram, COMPSTAT. cases of theft, 38 vehicles sto- To see a full list of crimes, len, 26 home burglaries, nine visit losfelizledger.com

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Ghosts of Los Feliz By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer

Between the film industry “H.” Meanwhile, at the Old L. and the city’s dark history, Los A. Zoo, ghostly animal noises Angeles has a unique blend of are said to be heard at night. creepy sights both real (well, as real as you believe ghosts to Lassens This health store is ap- be) and imagined for the silver parently popular with the dearly screen. Here are a few spooky departed. When the store was sites in the Los Feliz area, in- Nature Mart, one staff member cluding an abandoned man- went to use the employee bath- sion, a zoo haunted by ghostly room, which was unlocked, and animals and the House On walked in on someone already Haunted Hill. using the facilities. She waited patiently for the person to leave, The Ghosts Of Griffith Park but after minutes of waiting, she Los Angeles’ living residents opened the door to discover the love Griffith Park for hiking, windowless room was vacant. horseback riding and picnick- When the store became Las- ing, and it would appear that sen’s, another employee report- the undead do too. The 4,217 edly watched overnight security acre park is the alleged home camera footage from inside the of several spirits: People have store of something turning the claimed to see Don Antonio pages, sometimes several pages Feliz, who owned the park’s at a time, of a large encyclopedia land in the mid-1800s when style vitamin reference book. it was Rancho Los Feliz, rid- According to the employee, ing on ghostly horseback with there was no air movement at his niece Dona Petranilla. The the time as other papers near ghost of Col. Griffith J. Griffith the reference book remained is also said to enjoy a horse ride still. 2080 Hillhurst Ave. around his former property. Additionally, the ghost of si- The Ennis House: While lent film actress Peg Entwistle not haunted, Frank Lloyd has been spotted haunting the Wright’s 1924 masterwork Hollywood Sign. Entwistle fa- has appeared in many films. mously killed herself in 1932 The house’s exterior played the Advertise in the (323) 644-5536 by jumping from the sign’s see GHOSTS page 16 Los Feliz Ledger

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Atwater Woman Killed by Nephew Was “Funny” and “Personable zalez as “funny” and “person- able,” noting she always made it a point to come out of the ATWATER VILLAGE—Lor- come for Carlos,” one neigh- According to Los Ange- lieved they opened fire in or- house and say hello. raine Gonzalez, 55, was killed bor said, “and then when we les Police Dept. spokesper- der to get medical attention to According to neighbors, Sept. 17th by her nephew, Car- didn’t see a second one, we son John Jenal, the situation Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who was deaf, was los Wilhelm, 39, after he was started to worry something quickly became a “tactical Gonzalez was pronounced active in the deaf community. evicted earlier in the day from was wrong.” deployment” situation due dead at the scene. The home at 4168 Willi- the Willimet Street home Police were alerted that to Gonzalez’s condition. Wilhelm was transported met Street is owned by Gon- they shared with her parents, shots had been fired at the Police would not provide to a local hospital in critical con- zalez’s parents Magdelena and according to neighbors who home and upon arrival, en- details on exactly how Wil- dition and died later that day. Joseph Gonzalez, both in their knew the family. circled Wilhelm, who was helm was shot, but it is be- Neighbors described Gon- 70s. “We saw the ambulance armed. THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES Halloween Antiquities On Display OPENING DAY LUNCHEON: WOMEN LEADERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR CITY

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Anza Actually Took the 101 Not Griffith Park than previously thought so Instead, Richards and the the travelers could avoid soggy NPS now believe the expedi- By Allison B. Cohen conditions after two weeks of tion took a path that today GRIFFITH PARK—The city But the NPS, on the rec- who grew up in the area and heavy rainfall. would resemble a drive along of Los Angeles has partnered ommendation of now retired attended Ivanhoe Elementary Richard said such a di- the 101 Freeway with an off with the National Park Service aquatic biologist Christopher and Marshall High schools version, from previous treks shoot north on the Cahuenga (NPS) to promote locations Richard, now believes the but now lives in the Bay Area, Anza took through Griffith Pass, near today’s Universal near the Crystal Springs picnic Anza expedition didn’t tra- “but some will not be pleased Park with a small contingent Studios. area as once walked by Span- verse one of the country’s larg- by what the data tells me really in preparation for the 1775- Richard said discovering iards that colonized Northern est municipal parks at all. happened.” 1776 expedition, would have Anza’s exact route was three- California in 1775-76, though In 2011, California State Instead, Richard said this been necessary not only for fold: by analyzing the entries historians and scientists now University at Northridge hired particular leg of the Anza ex- the safety for the larger group of two diaries left behind say the famed expedition by Richard to research local water pedition—from what is now but for their approximately from Anza and a Father Pedro Juan Bautista de Anza did not habitats and wetlands. During the city of San Gabriel to pres- 800 heads of cattle that would Font; overlaying his commis- pass through the park as once his research, he stumbled upon ent day Los Angeles—would have “sank in muddy ground sioned 2011 wetlands report believed. an Anza trail miscalculation: have occurred farther south like quicksand.” see ANZA page 7 Anza was a Spanish ex- his findings showed Anza and plorer who led 240 women, his colonists could never have men and children from Octo- walked through Griffith Park, ber 1775 to March 1776 from as low land areas surrounding what is now present-day south- it would have been flooded in ern Arizona to San Francisco. the mid 1770s after prolonged Previously, scholars believed rainfall. their passage went through “I love and care about what is now Griffith Park. Griffith Park,” said Richard,

Larchmont Family Fair Showcases Non Profits & Community By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer

LARCHMONT BOULEVARD— the hard work we do each year The Larchmont Boulevard As- to make this possible.” sociation will hold its annual The Halloween-themed Larchmont Family Fair Sun- fair will run from noon to day, October 25th between 5:00 p.m. The annual costume Beverly Blvd. and 1st St. parade and contest will begin An estimated 15,000 at 1:00 p.m. people are expected to attend This year, “Larchmont the event that showcases local Has Talent,” will begin at 2:30 non-profits, including schools, p.m. Try-outs are October churches and temples and of- 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at fers competitions, rides, food, Coldwell Banker at 251 North exhibitors and vendors for all Larchmont Blvd. Cash prizes ages. include $500 for first place. “The Larchmont Fair has New this year will be always been about the kids, a pie-baking contest and a the community and raising “Larchmont Makers Market” money for the many schools where eco-friendly wares will and non-profits in the area,” be on display. said Betsy Malloy, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Contestants can sign up for Larchmont and co-head of this events by contacting year’s event. “I am proud of all [email protected]

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[representative schiff] account for the number of O’Farrell Trial ANZA from page 6 The Local Consequences Of the small businesses that benefit and finally, comparing both indirectly as a supplier to a Continued until Export-Import Bank Shut Down to a 1931 Los Angeles Dept. of large company that is a bank November Water and Power (LADWP) By Representative Adam Schiff customer. report on rainfall that dates to While it is true Boeing You may not have heard of public agencies. In spite of A trial set to start Sept. 1700. does the largest volume of the Export-Import Bank, but taking on projects that private 3rd involving Los Angeles The LADWP report, ac- business with the bank, it is hundreds of businesses and financial institutions are un- City Councilmember Mitch cording to Richards, indicates also America’s largest exporter. the Los Angeles winter of 1776 thousands of workers in Cali- willing or unable to, the bank O’Farrell and a woman who Small businesses in Southern was the second wettest on re- fornia rely on it every day— has generated nearly $7 billion claims she was run over by California that supply Boeing cord. Other study, accord- or they did, until it was more than the cost of its oper- a man hired to pass out fly- are among the loudest advo- ing to Richard, showed areas shut down in July as a result of ations in the past two decades. ers for O’Farrell’s 2013 cam- cates for reviving the bank, be- around Griffith Park were Congressional inaction. This As long as the bank re- paign, has been delayed until cause they know lost business prone to flooding during the is the first time its charter has mains closed, taxpayers miss November 18th. and layoffs at Boeing mean According to Kimberly time of Anza’s expedition. been allowed to lapse in its out on its revenues, but more Canody’s attorney, Kyle Madi- “My report made the case over 80-year existence. important is the loss of jobs more of the same for their own son, the delay was initially for that there was no way people The bank is an indepen- its closure has brought. Boe- employees. settlement negotiations, but on foot could have made that dent, self-sustaining export ing recently announced layoffs Nearly 60 other countries he said talks have “stalled.” walk. Stream crossings,” he credit agency that has been in Southern California, which have export credit agencies, O’Farrell would not re- said, “were challenging in filling gaps in financing avail- are expected to number in the some far larger than our own. spond to requests for comment. general, no less than with two able on the market since it was hundreds, citing the closure of Shutting down our export According to court fil- solid weeks of rainfall.” created by FDR in 1934. These the bank as one of the major credit agency while Russia, ings, in May 2013, Canody Richards’ research shows gaps can include financing for drivers of the decision. Critics China and many countries in suffered permanent injuries that there was heavy rainfall projects too small to interest of the bank say the financing Europe are ramping up sup- that required 12 surgeries af- for 12 days in February 1776 international financial insti- it provides can all be replaced port for their exporters, puts ter a driver hired by O’Farrell’s in Los Angeles, just prior to tutions or projects in a coun- by private financing. But these American products at a disad- campaign hit her head-on when the expedition set out try seen as too risky by local layoffs prove them wrong and vantage. This is all the more while she was riding a scooter. from San Gabriel heading banks. The bank sometimes clearly demonstrate how de- detrimental when we recog- However, O’Farrell has dis- west. acts as a third party guarantor linquent Congress has been in nize that expanding Ameri- puted her claims saying she is “It makes me sad that my can exports is a key ingredient of a private loan or it may of- allowing the bank’s charter to negligent for her injuries and conclusions will make some in improving our economy, fer insurance against non-pay- lapse. was driving a car without a [people] unhappy,” Richard growing jobs and competing ment by the foreign customer. Other skeptics of the bank seat belt. see ANZA page 30 This may sound risky to call it “corporate welfare” for in a global environment. the taxpayer, but the well- large companies. That couldn’t Speaker Boehner needs to managed bank actually turns be further from the truth. Last put an end to this destructive a healthy profit for the fed- year, 90% of the bank’s trans- dithering, and schedule a vote eral government—making actions were with small busi- to renew the bank’s charter – it uniquely profitable among nesses and that doesn’t even before the next wave of layoffs.

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[Our Bread and Butter] workshops, events—including door science and art education Ordinary Objects Teach Kids Extraordinary Concepts library, school visits and birth- program at their own schools. day parties—and information She also offers award- By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Contributing Writer for parents. winning “Imaginology Kits” SILVER LAKE—For over 20 Over time, she has experi- available on line to engage years, Vivian Belmont has mented with different types families and children anytime been experimenting and creat- of materials to help children the urge strikes. ing educational activities for learn such as large swaths of Inside the kits are assorted young children. As an active fabric for the children to ex- pebbles, sponges, wood, fun- mother, she created what she plore resistance and expan- nels, shells, strainers and tongs, calls “science of movement” at sion. Something as simple as to help children develop pre- her children’s pre-schools. string, she said, can take many writing motor skills, coopera- This grew out of necessity, shapes, or large blocks of ice tive play and even negotiation she said, so her own children become an exploration in the skills, according to Belmont. and others could have activi- effects of heat and force. Other than a list of terminology ties beyond traditional toys Parents say their children to help educators and parents such as swings and pails. look forward to Belmont’s discuss the science involved, “At times, kids were bored the children to explore. What Belmont. “Science is every- hands on science lessons. there are no instructions, so and needed something more vi- she found was the table be- thing you put your hands on “She uses a lot of natu- children are encouraged to dis- tal or engaging,” Belmont said. came a magnet for the kids and discovering how it works.” ral objects and materials to cover uses and functions of the Back then Belmont cre- and that they sustained focus Ultimately, Belmont ex- teach children,” said Claudine items for themselves. ated what she calls a “sensory for long periods of time. panded and created a full- Edelstein, whose children are Belmont said she hopes to table” with different objects “When I started in the blown business: Dream Big enrolled in Belmont’s Dream build a Dream Big Science and and materials like strings, pi- 1990s no one had heard of sci- Science and Art. Big Science and Art Program Art Center someday, a place pettes, funnels and wood for ence for young children,” said Today, she offers products, at their preschool. “She knows for children to explore and how to spark imagination in play without structure, time the kids. I’m a believer in what limits or schedules. she can do.” “Big Science, Big Fun Pro- Belmont loves to share her gram” can be experienced first- fun science lessons. When she hand October 7th at 6 p.m. at the isn’t running her own programs, Silver Lake Branch Library, 2411 she also trains preschool teach- Glendale Blvd. For more infor- ers how to set up their own out- mation: dreambigscience.com WORRIED? STRESSED? DEPRESSED? There are answers in this book. BUY AND READ DIANETiCS THE MODERN SCIENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH

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[real estate] [HOUSE & HOLMES] Significant Price Jumps for Silver Lake Homes The Case of the Disappearing Wi-Fi By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer By Rob Loos, Ledger Columnist

There were 93 single-fam- est increase over I have it on good author- place a modem, or somehow ily homes sold in the Ledger’s last year’s pric- ity that when our duplex was allow broadband to penetrate coverage area in August, an es—5.8%— built in 1926, there was no cable through heavy plaster walls. 18% increase over the num- with a median television or Wi-Fi, and now I The good news is that ber sold in July, according to sale price of know why. It’s a tough issue in- we think that we have final- data from Core Logic, a real $1.45 million. stalling Wi-Fi in an old house ly achieved “THC”—Total estate research firm out of La According with thick stucco on the outside Home Coverage. We celebrat- Jolla, CA. to Core Logic, and plaster walls on the inside. ed by streaming Netflix, HBO Of these homes, 39 were there were 11 sold in the Hollywood Hills, condos sold 29 in Los Feliz, 14 in Echo in our cover- A 2-bedroom cottage on a 7,500 square foot lot, located The good news is that we think that we have Park and 11 in Silver Lake. age area for the near the Sunset Junction in Silver Lake, sold for $850,000 finally achieved “THC”—Total Home Coverage. The median price for month of Au- in September. Coldwell Banker realtor Ken Winick repre- sented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. homes sold was up across the gust—five in We celebrated by streaming Netflix, HBO GO! board for our coverage area Los Feliz, three in Silver Lake, “They’re still going way up and Amazon Prime from every room. this August, compared with two in the Hollywood Hills in value as far as I can see,” he the same time last year, with and one in Echo Park. said. Silver Lake’s 90039 area code The median sale price for Hollywood Hills saw We changed internet pro- GO! and Amazon Prime from seeing a median price jump a condo in August went down a 6.4% increase in median viders and now we have an in- every room. of over 30% to $845,000 and nearly 30% in Los Feliz to condo prices to $520,000; staller that visits so frequently Then it happened—with- Echo Park and the Hollywood $412,000, when compared Echo Park’s prices increased that we know him by name. out warning—no television, Hills both seeing increases of with last year, but according just under 1% to $610,000 Carlos pretty much stops no Wi-Fi, no connection. about 20% to $744,000 and to Ken Winick, a realtor with and Silver Lake’s median by every month to face our This was super bad tim- $1.26 million, respectively. Coldwell Banker, condo sales condo price remained the latest challenge—whether it’s ing because my wife was home Los Feliz had the small- are still strong. same at $775,000. trying to boost a signal, re- see HOLMES page 11

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LOS FELIZ | 4115 Dundee Drive SILVER LAKE | 2490 Silver Ridge Avenue LOS FELIZ | 1921Normandie.com | In Escrow STUDIO CITY | 3840 Alta Mesa Drive | SOLD web: 0286238 | $4,250,000 web: 0286253 | $1,788,000 web: 0286120 | $1,739,000 Listed at $1,595,000 Quintessential 1927 Spanish Estate. Unique. 4bd/3.5ba with living, family and dining room, Authentic Mid-Century Modern 3bd/4ba, Architectural Modern. An organic blend of wood, Nestled on top of a hill with panoramic views. 2 master bedrooms withknock-out views. restored with new pool and privacy. glass & steel. Amazing canyon views to the west. Rosemary Low 323.363.0381 Rosemary Low 323.363.0381 Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Jeffrey Young 213.819.9630

LOS FELIZ | 3617 Shannon Road | In Escrow SILVER LAKE | 2238 Moreno Drive SILVER LAKE | 816 Waterloo Street | New Listing SILVER LAKE | 921Maltman.com | New Listing web: 0286274 | $1,549,000 web: 0286274 | $1,200,000 web: 0286253 | $1,198,000 web: 0286332 | $1,195,000 A stunning 2-story, 1930’s Monterey Colonial Spanish fixer 4bd/3ba home features red tile This glorious 1895 Renovated Victorian home Approximately 3,000 square feet open plan steps from Griffith Park, replete with original floors, wood floors and wrought iron fixtures. Re- has so many original detais, but w/nu beautiful 1920’s Mediterranean. 4 bedrooms, and 3 baths charm. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. invent this space to fit your lifestyle/investment. finishes & all modern conveniences. with sweeping views! Johnny Johnston 323.671.2326 Gail Crosby 323.428.2864 Rosemary Low 323.363.0381 Rick Yohon 323.270.1725

SILVER LAKE | 2500 Griffith Park BlvdSOLD | LOS FELIZ | 2000 N. Commonwealth Avenue HOLLYWOOD HILLS | 2045Glencoe.com | In Escrow SILVER LAKE | 915 Rosemont Avenue | New Listing Listed at $1,059,000 web: 0286297 | $999,000 web: 0286328 | $997,000 web: 0286322 | $949,000 Sold in multiples, over asking! Wonderful 1930’s Charming Spanish home, large open living and Vacant 1920’s character duplex in Hollywood Built in 2011 and featured on the 2012 Dwell on Spanish beautifully upgraded with taste & style. dining room, 3bd/2ba plus a bonus sun-lit office. Heights. 2 side by side 2 bedroom and 2 bath. Design Tour, this modern 4bd/3ba, energy-effi- Landscaped backyard w/cedar hot tub. Ivanhoe. Cose to shops and restaurants in Los Feliz. Views, decks, old world charm. cient home lies between Echo Park & Silver Lake. Dan Ortega 323.839.3936 Joy Bolger 323.708.9156 Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Dan Ortega 323.839.3936

LOS FELIZ | 1405 Talmadge Street SILVER LAKE | 1537 Maltman Avenue | In Escrow SILVER LAKE | 1423 Coronado Terrace LOS FELIZ | 2747 Griffith Park Blvd. web: 0286296 | $999,000 web: 0286277 | $849,000 web: 0286277 | $799,000 web: 0286310 | $3,200/month Wonderful Mid Century two-story duplex: with Front unit 2bd/1.5ba with open kitchen, and great Historic Edendale, down-to-earth home with time- Cozy Cottage with 2bd/2ba single standing 1bd/1ba upstairs, and 2bd/2ba downstairs, and a outdoor spaces. Back house with open floor plan less charm, 2bd/1ba (easily converted to 3bd), home with hardwood floors, sits above street separate 1bd/1ba bonus unit. on 2 levels (used as 2bd), Updated kit & baths. wood floors, original windows, & updated kitchen. level. Newer kitchen, single garage. J. Lighftoot | G.Shelhamer 213.700.4438 Joseph Lighftoot 213.700.4438 Joseph Lighftoot 213.700.4438 Judy Dionzon 323.394.2330

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Hollister to Rent Waverly Property During State Offers Awards For Small Legal Challenge Businesses’ Successful “Greening” By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer Now is the time for local ment cost savings, return on LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles “To me, the driving factor with pop star Katy Perry to small businesses to enter the 6th investment or other benefits Superior Court Judge James is… who’s going to pay,” said purchase the property in a deal annual “CoolCalifornia Small from the actions taken. Chalfant ruled Sept. 15th that Chalfant. “Property can be worth $14.5 million that in- Business Awards” program. The “Climate Leader” local entrepreneur Dana Hol- rented for only the amount of cluded an additional $4.5 mil- The awards are spon- award is given to small busi- lister can continue to rent the money that a renter is willing lion from Perry for a new home sored by CoolCalifornia.org, nesses that have been proac- controversial Waverly Drive re- to pay.” for the Priests House of Prayer, a collaboration between state tive in reducing their climate treat property from the Sisters At the request of the which is also on the property. agencies, universities and impacts and can describe in of the Most Holy and Immac- Archdiocese, Chalfant ruled In July, Chalfant ruled non-profits dedicated to be a detail the specific actions ulate Heart of the Blessed Vir- that beginning November 1st, the contract the sisters entered “one-stop-shop” for Califor- taken. gin Mary (IHM) for $25,000 Hollister’s legal team would be into with Hollister was “clearly nians to find quick, easy-to- Past winners of these use and reliable tools to save awards have included Los Shortly after the Archdiocese filed suit, it issued a statement that it was in money and reduce their im- Angeles businesses such as negotiations with pop star Katy Perry to purchase the property in a deal worth pact on the climate. a bowling alley, a floral de- $14.5 million that included an additional $4.5 million from Perry for The awards, which recog- sign shop and a veterinary an new home for the Priests House of Prayer, which is also on the property. nize small businesses for ex- hospital. emplary environmental lead- ership, are divided into two Applications are being categories. accepted through Novem- a month—plus be responsible required to document repairs invalid” as it did not have the The “Business of the ber 2nd. Winners will be for costs associated with the and associated costs of the Archdiocese’s approval and Year” award is bestowed announced in January and upkeep and maintenance of property to the Archdiocese that it lacked a solution for the upon small businesses that an awards ceremony will the property—while legal is- on a monthly basis. Priests House of Prayer. take significant actions to be held in Sacramento in sues surrounding the sale of The judge also ruled that Previously, Perry’s law- reduce their climate impacts February. the property are sorted out. Hollister could enter the prop- yers told the judge their cli- and can demonstrate measur- Chalfant’s ruling was con- erty without 24 hours notice ent also wished to rent the able greenhouse gas emission Eligibility rules and more tingent on Hollister’s willing- in the event of an emergency, property while its purchase reductions. Businesses in this details can be found at cool- ness to vacate the property—a provided she notify all parties was being legally determined. category must also docu- california.org. solution which Hollister’s legal of her intent to do so. But Perry’s representatives team presented—provided she At issue is a lawsuit, filed by did not put forth in the Sep- have access to it with 24 hours the Archdiocese in June, block- tember hearing a rental price notice to all parties involved in ing the sisters from selling the for the property. the dispute. property to Hollister for $10 Hollister’s voluntary deci- Although lawyers for the million. According to legal doc- sion to vacate the property was Los Angeles Archdiocese sug- uments, the Archdiocese claims an attempt to “de-escalate some gested $75,000 per month a to control the property while of the tension” that had been fair rental price, Chalfant said the nuns own it. building up between Hollister, that figure was unrealistic con- Shortly after the Archdio- the Archdiocese, Perry and the sidering the “white elephant” cese filed suit, it issued a state- nuns over the past few months, property’s state of disrepair. ment that it was in negotiations said one of her lawyers.

[KEEN TO BE GREEN] Recycling Movies and Lifting Spirits By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist

Like many Local Care Centers for the there’s Kid Flicks, an LA- people in this elderly often accept VHS tapes, based non-profit that com- town, we have shelves full of as many residents have DVD bines donations to create movies on DVD. But, with players with VHS capability. mini-libraries of 100 DVDs services like Netflix, we don’t For DVDs, I discovered each to donate to children’s need to keep them all. that Amvets accepts donations hospitals and the pediatric There are places where of DVDs to send to troops sta- wings of larger hospitals. people need them more than tioned overseas. For more information, vis- we do to lift their spirits and A similar group, DVDs- it amvets.org/task-force-dvd/, ease their fears, so I decided 4VETs, collects films to send dvds4vets.org, or kidflicks.org. to explore ways to recycle old to military veterans and their DVDs and VHS tapes to ben- families. efit others. For children’s DVDs,

HOLMES from page 9 to infect the cable guy and ac- sick. What to do? cuse him of killing our wire. Luckily, I reached my He denied it at first, but then friend Dave on the golf realized that because we are a course. Dave is a pro—I mean duplex we share lines, and in- a professional contractor who deed, he had stolen ours. knows everything about old He found another line, houses. re-patched, and said to be sure “Didn’t someone move and blame the neighbors if into the other side of your du- ours didn’t work. plex?” asked Dave skillfully, Another mystery solved, yet cautiously. thus once again proving my I answered, “Yes.” motto about home improve- “Their cable guy cut your ment: “If I can’t fix it—and I wire.” know that I can’t—my friend I sent my sick wife over Dave can.”

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[EASTSIDE EYE] Neighborhood Council Asks City to Crack Down “Finding Neighbors” is an on “Ellis Act” Abuse All-Atwater Production By Allison B. Cohen, Ezekiel Hernandez and Erin Hickey By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist The Los Feliz Neighbor- served with eviction notices or vival, a non profit that aims hood Council (LFNC) unani- move-out incentive offers of to help those living in low mously voted in September questionable veracity,” accord- income households, said cur- to send a multi-faceted and ing to Marcus Gonzalez with rently there is little to no city far-reaching resolution to city the LFNC. oversight of Ellised properties. officials urging them to tough- Landlords who invoke “There really aren’t any en up citywide—and specifi- the Ellis Act aren’t required to checks on the building after cally, locally—on “Ellis Act” disclose their plans to the city, the tenants have left,” Gross evictions by price-speculating only that their rental units are said earlier this year when the landlords. being taken off the market. Rodney Drive tenants received The Ellis Act is a state law Earlier this year, Anna their Ellis Act eviction notices. that allows apartment owners Ortega of the Los Angeles Occupied rental proper-

Animated illustrations support the narrative in Ron Judkins’ film, Finding to evict tenants if the land- Housing and Community In- ties withdrawn from the hous- Neighbors. lords no longer want to be in vestment Dept. said that agen- ing market peaked in 2006 the rental business. Under the cy does not have the power to and dropped dramatically Finding Neighbors is the interesting way,” he explained. law, landlords cannot rent the deny landlords the use of the during the recent economic first movie to be powered by a Finding Neighbors is avail- apartments again for five years, Ellis Act. downturn but have increased potluck. Or so muses director/ able on DVD and on-demand while units that are converted “We take the landlord at by over 300% from 2013-14, writer Ron Judkins. via iTunes, Amazon, Hulu to condos can be put back on their word that they are go- according to a report by the Judkins set his second and the film’s website, Find- the market and sold without a ing out of the rental business,” Los Angeles Housing and film in his own Atwater Vil- ingNeighborsMovie.com. waiting period. Ortega said earlier. “You can’t Community Investment Dept. lage neighborhood where it According to experts, force someone to be a landlord.” In its motion to city of- garnered in-kind and financial apartment owners often abuse Others, like Larry Gross, ficials, the LFNC indicated support from At Home Atwa- [Eastside Eye Pick the law, putting the units back the executive director of the they support three pending ter, a monthly neighborhood for October] on the market for a higher rent Coalition for Economic Sur- see ELLIS ACT page 30 potluck founded by the film’s or to sell for lucrative condo producers Jennifer Young and “Frank Gehry” at the prices soon after they’ve been Judy Korin. Los Angeles County vacated. “People pitched in and Museum of Art There have been a number were excited about it,” said of high profile “Ellis Act” evic- Judkins of the film. The remarkable achieve- tions locally in the last year, Local haunts like Proof ments of architect Frank Gehry, including at apartments on of downtown’s Walt Disney Con- Rodney Drive and the Villa Bakery, the Bigfoot Lodge, cert Hall, come into sharp focus Atwater Crossing and the Los at the recently opened retro- Carlotta on Franklin Avenue. Angeles River were used as lo- spective, “Frank Gehry,” at the Most recently, tenants cations. Los Angeles County Museum of of the Cove Apartments on Judkins often works as Art. Commonwealth Avenue re- an on-set sound recordist and Organized originally by the ceived notices warning them Centre Pompidou, Paris, the ex- has garnered two Academy hibition uses Gehry’s drawings, of a pending condo conversion, Awards for his work on Saving architectural models and his following the complex’s sale in Private Ryan and Jurassic Park. own words to create a museum- May to Robhana Group, a real A personal, independently sized portrait of his life’s work. estate investment firm. funded project for Judkins, More than 65 models are on “What’s happening in Los display throughout the exhibi- Angeles is impacting a lot of Finding Neighbors stars Mi- tion depicting finished and un- chael O’Keefe, as a graphic built commissions. people,” said Diane Coleman, artist in the grips of creative An addition to the show a resident of the Cove. “And and personal angst. Cath- not seen at the Pompidou is an there are many people that erine Dent of The Shield, plays entire gallery devoted to his don’t have the ability to defend O’Keefe’s character’s wife. current in-progress projects, themselves.” including a proposed mega-de- Playing off the lead char- velopment at Sunset and Cres- Some Cove apartment acter’s vocation, Judkins uses cent Heights Boulevards in Los residents told the LFNC at its evocative animated illustra- Angeles. August meeting they had been tions throughout the film as offered cash to move out qui- transitional elements. “Frank Gehry,” at the Los etly. “The illustrations give the Angeles County Museum of “The residents of numer- FOR SALE film an unusual look and style Art now through March 20, ous multi-unit dwellings with- 2508 Hyperion Avenue; Loft 2 and support the narrative in an 2016, lacma.org in Los Feliz have been recently Silver Lake / Los Feliz $775,000 irst time on the market since new: architect Jay F Vanos’s Hyperion Lofts’ model unit. Special materials and details complement this 3-story townhouse with double garage and private, rooftop, observation deck. 18-foot ceiling above dramatic, open-plan, main level with mezzanine loft and half bath. High-end appliances and fixtures. Two bedrooms, each with en suite bath. In-unit laundry; extra storage; amenity-rich location; quiet; private. All levels capture abundant natural light and manifold views of the hills, city and mountains. Mint, move-in condition.

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Griffith Park Preparing for El Niño hiking groups have also volun- ROAD DIET from page 1 Recently an “End the Ro- By Ezekiel Hernandez, Ledger Contributing Writer teered to clear drainage and oth- 10-feet on either side of the wena Road Diet” petition was er channels of collected debris of road to add bicycle lanes. put online as well as a video GRIFFITH PARK—With El ernfeind, who heads the depart- leaves and trash to assist in ad- The goal, officials said, that showed multiple cars over Niño looming over the South- ment’s Forestry Division, the vance of expected downpours. was to increase safety on the a short span of time, speeding land and elevated levels of city has on hand heavy concrete The park is currently bone street, which is often used as a through streets near Rowena rainfall expected as early as barriers and sand bags if flood- dry due to the California throughway from Los Feliz to and rolling through stop signs. October, the city’s Dept. of ing and mudslides occur this drought, now in its 4th year. Silver Lake and to the 2 and 5 Eager to get up to speed Recreation and Parks is cur- winter at problematic areas of Such conditions, along with freeways. The street is also heav- on the issue, five representa- rently making plans to shore the park such as Zoo, Griffith erosion from a small fire in ily used by local children attend- tives from Los Angeles City up the park and surrounding Park and Crystal Springs Drives September, as well as the 2007 ing Ivanhoe Elementary School. Councilmember David Ryu’s residential areas, if needed, and the park’s Bird Sanctuary, blaze that consumed over 800 According to city offi- office attended the meeting. due to concerns of potential which have been prone to flood- acres of the park, create poten- cials, statistics for the half- Ryu took office in July, suc- mud and land slides. ing in the past. tial dangers of flooding and mile stretch are somewhat ceeding Tom LaBonge who According to Laura Bau- Bauernfeind said several landslides. dated, as it has been torn up was councilmember for the for water pipe construction district for 15 years. projects in recent years. Panelist and local resident CITY LIGHT from page 1 the development called “City board came after the neighbor- But according to Tim Jerome Courshon contended servatory, Los Angeles City Lights” as being out of charac- hood council heard such com- Fremaux, a traffic engineer that community outreach was Hall and the Wiltern Theater, ter with the neighborhood. ments. According to Levin, with the city’s Dept. of Trans- minimal on the project and has agreed to serve in an ad- Last summer, during a she agreed to provide input on portation (LADOT) and one that the road diet was “kind visory role to provide aesthet- LFNC hearing on the issue, the project at no charge. of the designers of the road diet, of snuck in” by LaBonge, af- ic recommendations for an locals called the look of the Developers have received during the first nine months ter the 2012 death of Ashley apartment and retail complex development “obscene,” “ge- city approval for the project. after it was implemented, traf- Sandau, a 24-year-old woman proposed at the corner of Hol- neric,” “an abomination” and According to Chandler Pratt’s fic collisions decreased almost who was crossing the street the lywood Boulevard and Hill- “cookie cutter” in design. Corey Leff, construction on 50% and car speeds were re- night of her birthday. hurst Avenue. The developer, Chandler the site, which is currently duced by 3-miles-per-hour in “Tom and [the depart- Developers have been Pratt and Hollyhill Develop- a vacated Hollywood Ford both directions, as compared ment of transportation] were meeting with the Los Fe- ers, have similar “City Lights” parking lot and an AutoZone to a similar period in 2008. here [at a SLNC meeting] and liz Neighborhood Council developments in Glendale and store, is targeted for mid-2016. City officials also say there has they said, ‘We’re going to try it (LFNC) for about a year on North Hollywood. The LFNC has asked de- been an increase in bicyclists for three months.’” plans for the site, which pro- One local resident told velopers for revisions to the on the stretch of road. The LADOT’s Fremaux poses 202 apartments and the developers and LFNC project in the past including But, residents at the Sept. acknowledged that missteps 14,750 square feet of street last June: “When something modified plans for parking 14th meeting said they’ve were made in public outreach level retail along Hollywood is built like this, the eastside and traffic flow. also seen increases of frus- and estimating the effect on Boulevard. becomes something else. It Levin heads her own ar- trated drivers trying to avoid side streets, but he remained But in various hearings rips apart the very heart of our chitecture firm, Levin and As- the clogged street by cutting optimistic. before the LFNC, residents neighborhood.” sociates, located in downtown through their neighborhoods “We are committed to have bemoaned the look of The idea to bring Levin on Los Angeles. at unsafe speeds. see ROAD DIET page 31

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[theater review] LA KRETZ from page 1 that she said would better GHOSTS from page 4 Famed Architects’ Relationship posed,” said Tony Arranaga, suit the surrounding 50 acres title role in the 1959 B-movie a spokesperson for O’Farrell. of equestrian properties that House On Haunted Hill. Other Explored “And the councilmember are home to about 500 horses on screen appearances include By Marilyn Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic stands with the community.” along the Los Angeles River. Blade Runner and episodes But a spokesperson for La While Tellalian said La of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. “Princes of Kings Road,” a Kretz, Daniel Tellalian, said Kretz is sympathetic to local 2607 Glendower Ave. must for architecture buffs, is the development will comple- concerns, he said: “Our site is an intimate look into the lives ment the area, not hurt it. not a horse stable, never was The Tam O’Shanter Inn It’s of architects Richard Neutra The project “improves a stable and is not zoned for not surprising that one of L. and Rudolph Schindler as they the neighborhood aesthetic horse-keeping,” he said. A.’s oldest restaurants might be mend a 23 year-long feud over and replaces a nuisance site Plans show clusters of haunted. The 1922 inn’s “Bon- Ray Xifo (left) performs as Richard creative issues that arose when that currently stores port- townhomes with landscaping nie Prince Charlie” room is sup- Neutra and John Nielson plays Ru- posedly home to the apparition they were partners. dolph Schindler. (Photo: Ensemble Studio a-potties and movie props that would replace the indus- Based on a true incident, Theater Los Angeles.) bringing big rigs through the trial plant and preserve an ex- of a child and a spectral dinner the story takes place in 1953 residential neighborhood,” isting bridle path on the site. party. According to the Ghost when the men find them- ing American writer, uses a se- he said. Those against the devel- Hunters of Urban Los Ange- selves roommates in a hospi- ries of monologues to explore Atwater Village Always opment also have applied for les (GHOULA) one bartender tal. Schindler is suffering from people’s yearning for under- member Jackie Sloan said she historic monument status for says patrons have claimed to cancer while Neutra is recov- standing and love. The drama understands the needs of the the industrial site which in- see the ghost of famed Scottish ering from a heart attack. is reminiscent of the American developer, but not at the ex- cludes a factory, and a show- poet, Robert Burns, though he In conversations during classic “Our Town.” pense of the close-knit eques- room they say are an example blames a different kind of spirit their respective recoveries, trian community. of Southern California Mid- for those sightings. 2980 Los they work through issues of “The Princes of Kings Road,” at “I would like to be able Century Modern architec- Feliz Blvd. anger and misconceptions the Neutra Institute and Muse- ture designed by Edward to sit with the developer and Dodger Stadium According and explore philosophies in- um of Silver Lake, 2379 Glen- Killingsworth, known for his say, ‘I get it. You want to do to Mickey Bradley and Dan tegral to modernism in the dale Blvd., Fridays and Satur- work designing luxury hotels something with this land,’” Gordon’s 2007 book Haunted 20th century. days 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. around the world and much she said. “But can [any use of Baseball, Dodger employees The play’s title refers to through October 4th. Tickets: of California State Long the property] stay equestrian have seen a shrieking woman the Schindler designed home $25. (323) 641-7747 or The- Beach’s campus. [in nature] so that it doesn’t in white falling down the cliff in West Hollywood where the PrinceofKingsRoad.com. For now, existing build- become that foothold for de- on the edge of the parking Neutras and Schindler families ings on the property will re- stroying the entire equestrian lot facing downtown. It’s said stayed for a short timewhen “American Falls” through Oc- main standing. Last month, area?” this spirit was part of a honey- they arrived in Los Angeles. tober 18th. Fridays, Saturdays, the city’s department of Build- What Sloan and others mooning couple who were en- The Echo Theater Com- 8 p.m. Sundays, 4 p.m. and 7 ing and Safety revoked a de- would like to see is that the joying the view from the hill pany’s “American Falls,” is a p.m. Atwater Village Theatre, molition permit that had been factory not be demolished for before taking a wrong step. contemporary look at life in 3269 Casitas Ave. Tickets: $25 issued to the developer in 2014 housing, but used instead in Additionally, part of the park- small town America. The play (310) 307-3753 or EchoThe- some fashion that could link that the city now says was is- by Miki Johnson, an emerg- aterCompany.com ing lot was built on the former it to nearby equestrian trails, sued in error. see GHOSTS page 17

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[out and about] Sat. October 31st , 8 p.m. 111 S. GHOSTS from page 16 Grand Ave. Info: laphil.com Halloween Fun for Boys and Ghouls of All Ages site of Hebrew Benevolent So- Edited by Michael Darling Black and White Ball & Dracula ciety Cemetery, the city’s first Interestingly, 1931’s Dracula, Jewish cemetery. Don’t worry, Boo at the Zoo The Los Angeles DANSE MACABRE and feature films, including directed by Tod Browning and the bodies were moved decades Zoo celebrates Halloween some world premier screenings. starring Bela Lugosi in an iconic before the Dodgers came to with a pumpkin patch KCRW Masquerade Ball KCRW’s Weekend passes are $75; turn as the Count, was released town. 1000 Elysian Park Ave. and highlighting its “most annual costume ball takes over full festival passes are $140. without a musical soundtrack. mysterious, feared and freaky Westlake’s historic Park Plaza Raleigh Studios. Thu. Oct. 1st to On Halloween, this error shall The Snowden House Dr. animals.” Additionally, every Sun. Oct. 4th. 5300 Melrose Ave. be corrected as Philip Glass and Hotel. The station’s roster of George Hodel owned this Saturday and Sunday in October DJs will spin party jams in three Info: shriekfest.com the Kronos Quartet provide a will feature pumpkin carving different rooms; plus up-and- live score as the film is screened Lloyd Wright (Frank’s son) demonstrations, spooky coming buzz bands will perform The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Theater at the Ace Hotel. designed home from 1945 to arts and crafts, wandering live. Tickets start at $95. The Although Rocky Horror was a Following the film, take part 1951. In the 2003 book Black costumed characters and a Park Plaza Hotel, Sat., October box office bomb when it was in an extravagant fancy dress Dahlia Avenger, ex-LAPD de- special nighttime “Graveyard 24th, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 607 South first released in 1975, 40 years black and white costume ball. Safari” focused on the zoo’s of continued weekly showings Dress to impress the children of tective Steve Hodel accused Park View Street. Information: his father, George, of tortur- nocturnal residents. Free with (310) 314-4635, kcrw.com/ of the cult phenomenon have the night. Tickets start at $34; paid Zoo admission or GLAZA masquerade. retroactively made it that black and white attire required. ing, murdering and dissect- membership. L. A. Zoo, Thu. year’s second highest box office The Theater at The Ace Hotel, ing “Black Dahlia” Elizabeth October 1st to Sat. October Danzig Blackest Of The Black draw. To celebrate its 40th Sat. October 31st , 8 p.m. 929 Short in the house in January 31st, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5337 Zoo Tour What better way to spend anniversary, Cinespia is hosting S. Broadway. Information: 1947. 5121 Franklin Ave. Dr. Information: (323) 644-4200, Halloween than with the king a special Halloween screening acehotel.com/losangeles lazoo.org/boo. of horror rock and roll, Glenn with a costume contest and DJs The Sanders House This clas- Danzig? The “Evil Elvis” is spinning before and after the OTHER MONSTROUS Los Angeles Live Steamers film. Costume required. Tickets sic 1887 Victorian house was staging a mini-festival featuring FUN Halloween Ghost Town A Prong, Veil of Maya, Superjoint are $25. Hollywood Forever built for a local warehouse op- model train passes through 30 Ritual, Witch Mountain and of Cemetery, Sat. October 31st, erator named Michael Sand- elaborate Halloween themed gates at 5:15 p.m., film start at Los Angeles Haunted Hayride course, his eponymous band For the seventh year, the ers. However, its big break displays. It’s frightful fun for Danzig. The event will feature a 7 p.m. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. didn’t come for nearly a cen- the whole family. Tickets are Information: cinespia.org Haunted Hayride takes guest standing room only pit perfect into an encounter with the tury when it made a creepy $15. Travel Town. Fri. Sat, and for moshing. Tickets start at Sun. from Fri. October 16th to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde For Boogeyman. Additional cameo at the end of Michael $29.50. Microsoft Theater, Sat. terrifying experiences include Sun. November 1st. 5202 Zoo Dr. October 31st, 7 p.m. 777 Chick those who want to celebrate Jackson’s 1983 music video Information: lals.org. All Hallow’s Eve in a fancy way, two terrifying mazes (including Hearn Ct. Information: (213) 763- one in near darkness), for “Thriller.” The house has 6030, microsofttheater.com. the Los Angeles Phil continues also appeared in Charmed and Great Pumpkin Festival This its Halloween tradition of a an interactive theatrical performance, a “Scary-Go- Teen Witch. 1345 Carroll Ave. community festival features DO YOU LIKE SCARY classic film with live organ houses of both the bouncy Round”, psychic readers and accompaniment by organist The Perelson HouseOn the and haunted varieties, a MOVIES? Clark Wilson. This year’s feature a twisted Trick or Treat area for the creepy kid in all of us. kids costume parade and is 1920’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, evening of December 7th, 1959 Tickets start at $30 Griffith musical performances. Free. Shriekfest L. A.’s oldest horror directed by John S. Roberts and Dr. Harold Perelson killed his Park Old L. A. Zoo, Fri. October Micheltorena Elementary and sci-fi film fest celebrates starring John Barrymore as the wife, brutally attacked his 2nd to Sat. October 31st. School, Sat. October 24th. 1511 15 years with a slate of scientist with a deadly split 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Info: 18-year-old daughter and then Micheltorena St. Information: independent genre films. The personality. Tickets start at losangeleshauntedhayride.com. see GHOSTS page 21 (323) 661-2125. festival features a mix of shorts $38. Walt Disney Concert Hall,

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[SENIOR MOMENTS] Medicare covers limited GHOSTS from page 17 watches the property. Internet Advance Planning services, but is mostly related killed himself by drinking a trespassers have reported that to treatment. MediCal does vial of acid. As strange as this holiday wrapping paper and By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist cover these types of services, story is, the real mystery came other late-50s artifacts are still At a recent The decisions involved are but it is according to individu- after the murder: The “Los Fe- in the living room, as is the Per- presentation related to your needs, wants al income and other eligibility liz Murder Mansion” as it has elson’s original furniture. 2475 at the Griffith and your assets. You should requirements. become popularly known has Glendower Place. Park Adult Community Club, consider the options of how From my point of view, sat vacant for 56 years. Though Taix Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks help can be delivered to you— advance planning means do- the house was purchased in According to GHOULA, and Mortuaries staff used the in your home, with your fam- ing your homework and that 1960, the new owners never Echo Park’s landmark French term “advance planning.” ily, or in a group setting, such could include several different moved in, and their son now see GHOSTS page 30 It makes sense to think as an independent living com- actions. ahead for your funeral plans, munity, assisted living facility Talk with friends and Sunset Hall - Curriculum and Advocacy grown children. Consult with but there is also a period in our or a skilled nursing facility. Thanks to our ad sponsor Sunset Hall. They offer... lives while we are still kicking Most of us prefer not to financial management people or accountants to determine Programs for Conversational around to apply the concept of think about this need for as- free-thinking older Spanish at GPACC on advance planning to our deci- sistance or who will provide your assets availability for the adults (323) 660-5277 Thursdays at 3:00-4:30 long term. Find out about trusts and how they can work Griffith Park Adult Community Center Calendar for you. Most of us prefer not to think about this If you own your house, Wednesday, October 21, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, need for assistance or who will provide it. talk with real estate people Lunch, General Meeting who can assess the marketabil- at Friendship Auditorium, We also underestimate how likely it is that ity of your property. Program: Update on CD 13 with Mitch O’Farrell, we will need it, and how much it will cost. Learn about opportuni- and Department of Aging Resources ties for hiring caregivers or personal assistants for specific You can sign up for lunch at GPACC between 10:30 and 11:30. sion-making process—before it. We also underestimate tasks. Find out what to expect there are no other choices, or how likely it is that we will from a caregiver that is part Call GPACC (323) 644-5579 about learning a when there is a crisis. need it, and how much it will of your household and finally, table game such as Cribbage and even Scrabble. visit facilities to find out what I’m talking about the cost. We have instructors to get you started. time when physical, mental or Many Americans mistak- to expect, and what are their social limitations start to in- enly assume their health in- features. The Lunch Program: Lunch is served 5 days a week at the Center. If you have gathered your $2 donation for those over 60 years. $4 for less than 60 years. fringe on one’s independence surance will provide for these Daily lunch served at 12 pm. Coffee and sign-in at 10:30. and self-sufficiency. expenses. However, health in- information with the help of In general, this process of surance does not cover these friends and family, you will For Information on the Griffith Park Adult Community more likely make a decision Club and getting a newsletter, call Stephanie Vendig at planning is often referred to costs unless you have a private (323) 667-3043, or e-mail at [email protected] as long-term care services and Long-Term Care Insurance that matches your needs and supports planning. Policy. wants. GPACC is located at 3203 Riverside Dr., just south of Los Feliz Bl.

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ST. MARY’S from page 1 sible” Trimpi returned some of At issue are two votes the ballots to him unsealed. taken by St. Mary’s congre- Also at issue was wheth- gants in May of 2011 and er or not Bush attempted to January 2012 to leave the wrongly prevent Kelly, Trimpi Anglican Church and an Au- and others from accessing the gust 2012 vote to amend St. church by changing the locks. Mary’s bylaws accordingly, Bush said she had not after both votes to move to changed, but replaced, locks the Roman Catholic Church that had been “bored out” of were overwhelmingly in fa- the doors in a break-in. She

At issue are two votes taken by St. Mary’s con- gregants in May of 2011 and January 2012 to leave the Anglican Church and an August 2012 vote to amend St. Mary’s bylaws accordingly, after both votes to move to the Roman Catholic Church were overwhelmingly in favor of doing so. vor of doing so. responded similarly to accu- Trimpi and others testified sations that she had rerouted Sept. 24th about the 40 ballots mail from St. Mary’s. cast in the vote to change St. According to Bush, mail Mary’s denomination. was being stolen from the According to testimony church, prompting her to ask from Darren Freedman, an at- the post office to “protect” it torney with the law firm hired by holding it for pickup in- by Trimpi to assist with the stead of delivering it. Bush said 2012 vote, while he mailed the mail was never directed to some of the ballots, others were her home, and that she always hand-delivered by Trimpi. picked it up and brought it di- Advertise in the (323) 644-5536 Freedman said it was “pos- rectly to St. Mary’s. Los Feliz Ledger

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This parents’ primer was compiled using information LIVES OF IMPACT BEGIN from schools, their websites and LAUSD.net. The list is AT WESTRIDGE. comprised of elementary and AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL secondary schools in Los Fe- FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 4-12 liz, Silver Lake, and surround- ing neighborhoods, but is not Learn how Westridge girls take on academic meant to be exhaustive. Parents interested in Mag- challenges, are intellectually adventurous, net Schools, Public School and are prepared to succeed. Choice and other Los Ange- les Unified School District program options should visit OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMS: echoices.lausd.net for more in- NOVEMBER.7 formation. . All API (Academic Per- JANUARY 9 formance Index) scores listed 1:00-4:00 PM here are from 2013. The API (323) 739-0560 previously served as a mea- esathigh.org sure of academic performance Grades: 9-12 but is no longer being used Student body: 550 Public or private: Public Charter by California public schools. (3-year API 869) Historically, the state’s goal for Tours: Open House and BBQ in schools was 800 or above on a November (date and time TBA) scale of 200 to 1,000. ESAT’s themed curriculum Tuitions listed for private concentrates on college- schools are for the current readiness that integrates FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION CONTACT: (2015-16) academic year. experiential learning with a 626.799.1053, EXT. 256 | [email protected] focus on environmental science Alliance Environmental Science and technology. ESAT enrolls and Technology High School students regardless of prior 324 MADELINE DRIVE, PASADENA 91105 | WESTRIDGE.ORG 2930 Fletcher Dr. academic record, conduct, or socio- BUS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FROM LOS FELIZ AND THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Los Angeles, CA 90065 Continued next page

October 2015 www.losfelizledger.com 2015 SCHOOL GUIDE Page 23 Los Feliz Ledger economic background and was Student body: Eight campuses Children’s Community School / CWC now serves over 700 students Franklin Avenue Elementary named Newsweek’s 81st top U.S. serving approximately 1,500 Van Nuys in K-8. Their mission is to create School high school for “beating the odds” students 14702 Sylvan St. high-achieving schools for a diverse 1910 North Commonwealth Ave. and getting students into college. Public or private: Public (API K-8 Van Nuys, CA 91411 community of students - developing Los Angeles, CA 90027 Range 763-864; High School: 792) (818) 780-6226 their abilities, confidence, and sense (323) 663-0320 Artlab at Sonia Sotomayor ccsteaches.org of responsibility for themselves and franklinavees-lausd-ca.schoolloop. Learning Academy Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Grades: K-6 their community. CWC cultivates com 2050 San Fernando Rd. Charter Academy seeks to educate Public or private: Private leadership, independence, self- Grades: K-5 Los Angeles, CA 90065 students via a college preparatory Tuition: $26,528 with additional knowledge, appreciation for Student body: 530 (323) 276-5515 program to be literate, critical fees. different perspectives and respect, Public or private: Public (API 916) artlabhs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com thinkers and independent problem Tours: The 2015 Open House is both within and beyond school Grades: 9-12 solvers who are agents of social on Saturday, November 21 from walls. Built in 1926, Franklin Avenue Student body: 275 justice and change. Admission is 9:30-11:30am. Parents only and Elementary is one of LAUSD’s oldest Public or private: Public (API 633) on a first come, first served basis. reservations are required. Flintridge Preparatory and most popular neighborhood If there is more interest than CCS’s focus is to prepare today’s Academy schools, consistently scoring Artlab offers an arts-integrated, openings, entrance is determined children for “citizenship in a 4543 Crown Ave. well on state tests. Students are project-based curriculum that by a public lottery held in February. democracy…We believe that La Cañada, CA 91011 challenged to become fluent prepares students for the academic children, just like adults, learn best (818) 790-1178 readers, effective communicators challenges of post-secondary Campbell Hall when they are active participants flintridgeprep.org and strong problem-solvers in learning and develops the 4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd. in the world around them.” The Grades: 7-12 mathematics. The School for necessary skills and knowledge to North Hollywood, CA 91607 curriculum is geared towards Student body: 489 Advanced Studies (SAS) program pursue careers in media or other (818) 980–7280 helping children reach their Public or private: Private at Franklin is designed to address arts. campbellhall.org academic potential and contribute Tuition: $32,250-$33,200 the needs of the large numbers of Grades: K-12 to society in a meaningful way. Tours: Individual and group gifted and high-achieving students. Atwater Avenue Elementary Student body: 1,115 tours are held in the fall and Applications for the 2016-2017 3271 Silver Lake Blvd. Public or private: Private Citizens of the World Charter spring of each year. Tours are school year are available online or Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tuition: $29,200-$34,400 Schools given on weekday mornings and from the school office. (323) 665-5941 Tours: Tours are offered throughout citizensoftheworld.org afternoons between 8:20 a.m. atwater-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com the fall. Elementary Open Houses Grades: K-8 and 2:30 p.m. Call the Admissions Glenfeliz Boulevard Grades: K-5 are October 24, 2015 and January 9, Student body: 770 Office at (818) 949-5514 to Elementary Student body: 374 2016. Open Houses for grades 7-12 Public or private: Public Charter schedule a time. Open House: 3955 Glenfeliz Blvd. Public or private: Public (API 781) are on September 26 and November (API 847) December 6th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 Los Angeles, CA 90039 7, 2015. Contact Admissions at (818) p.m. Shadow visits are available (323) 666-1431 Established in 1922, Atwater 505-5316 for more information. CWC Hollywood from January to March. glenfeliz-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com Avenue Elementary School 1316 N. Bronson Ave. Grades: K-5 seeks to educate and develop Campbell Hall is a college Los Angeles, CA 90028 The Flintridge Prep community Student body: 478 lifelong learners in a nurturing preparatory Episcopal day school (323) 464-4292 offers a broad liberal arts-based Public or private: Public (API 813) environment that enables children that combines technological cwchollywood.org education for students grades to become productive, responsible sophistication with a strong 7-12, a small class size and a This neighborhood school in citizens. Accountability, integrity, sense of community and CWC Silver Lake student-faculty ratio of 8-1. the heart of Atwater Village is and creativity are among the enthusiasm for the arts, sciences North Campus (Grades: K-1) The non-religious independent dedicated to creating a community core values at this neighborhood and communications. It offers 5616 Carlton Way school provides for each student of lifelong learners that involves elementary school. an intentional, inquiry-based Los Angeles, CA 90028 the knowledge, critical skills, parents, teachers, staff and local community that embodies teaching (323) 462-2840 community values and creativity partners. Glenfeliz Elementary Betty Plasencia Elementary a curriculum of the heart as well cwcsilverlake.org essential for an engaged and supports academic excellence, School as a curriculum of the mind. The responsible life. Students take creative arts, and innovation and 1321 Cortez St. academic program is structured South Campus (Grades: 2-4) risks, examine the status quo and fosters a culture of achievement Los Angeles, CA 90026 and challenging. 5620 DeLongpre Ave. consider their ways of thinking among the diverse student body. (213) 482-1815 Los Angeles, CA 90028 through the introduction of All students receive weekly music lausd.k12.ca.us/Plasencia_EL Chandler School (323) 464-4063 opposing viewpoints. Campus instruction, as well as dance, visual Grades: K-6 1005 Armada Dr. cwcsilverlake.org life is rich with opportunities arts, and drama classes. Student body: 975 Pasadena, CA 91103 for students to participate in Public or private: Public (API 786) (626) 795-9314 x177 Citizens of the World Charter has leadership, play on CIF-ranked Grand Arts High School chandlerschool.org two schools—CWC Hollywood and athletic teams and in a variety of 450 N. Grand Ave. Betty Plasencia Elementary Grades: K-8 CWC Silver Lake—housed across visual and performing arts. Los Angeles, CA 90012 consists of a home school of about Student body: 450 three campuses. Opened in 2010, (213) 217-8600 1,000 students and a Math/Science Public or private: Private Magnet of about 140. Through Tuition: $21,370-$23,175 a comprehensive technology Tours: By appointment October program, they work to improve through January, after an communication and problem- application is received. solving skills. Special programs offered include Inner City Arts, Chandler School is an independent, Dance, Music and Chorus and Drill coeducational K-8 school with Team. a mission to provide students with the highest quality and Brawerman Elementary School most academically challenging of Wilshire Boulevard Temple education in a nurturing, balanced 3663 Wilshire Blvd. and diverse environment. Los Angeles, CA 90010 Chandler students gain a love (213) 388-2401 of learning, a means of thinking brawerman.org independently and an ability to Grades: K-6 work collaboratively. Chandler also Public or private: Private seeks to develop good character, Tuition: $19,500 per year plus self-reliance and a commitment to school fees. Tuition for non-Temple community. members is $22,500. Tours: 9:30am on October 15, Cheremoya Avenue Elementary October 27, November 19, 6017 Franklin Ave. December 9 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 464-1722 Brawerman Elementary balances cheremoya-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com topnotch academics with a Grades: Pre K-6 Judaic curriculum. Their website Student body: 298 states: “Our school is a family Public or private: Public (API 846) connected by the values we share.” Communication, courage, Cheremoya Avenue Elementary compassion, competence, and seeks to be a high-achieving Daily tours Excursiones critical thinking are all part of the school where kids, teachers, school’s core values. Brawerman’s administrators, parents and at 9:00 AM diarias a las Wilshire location (there is a neighbors collaborate to or by 9:00 AM o con second on Olympic Blvd.) includes support and promote the appointment. cita previa. newly-designed classrooms and academic and personal growth recreation facilities, along with of students. Cheremoya was an historic sanctuary and family acknowledged by the California center. Dept. of Education as a Distinguished School for academic Camino Nuevo Charter achievement and community Academy participation in 2014. The school 3435 W Temple St. partners with the Hollywood YMCA Los Angeles, CA 90026 offering students pool access. The (213) 417-3400 school also provides art, PE, music, (888) 990-2622 advanced studies and after-school caminonuevo.org programs. Grades: Pre-K-12

Page 24 2015 SCHOOL GUIDE www.losfelizledger.com October 2015 Los Feliz Ledger central-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com Holy Trinity Academy John Marshall High School first learning communities including the upcoming tour. Grades: 9-12 2714 St. George St. opened its doors on January 26, School for Environmental Studies, Student body: 1,700 Los Angeles, CA 90027 1931. Today, it is a comprehensive Performing Arts Academy, Artistic Fairfax (Grades K-3) Public or private: Public (API 737) (323) 661-9200 high school with an enrollment of Vision Academy, STARS Academy, 1265 N. Fairfax St. Tours: Tours begin in early Grades: K-5 over 2,500 students from Los Feliz, Renaissance Academy and Social West Hollywood, CA 90046 December. Call the school for a Silver Lake, Atwater Village, East Justice Academy. (323) 656-6418 schedule. Holy Trinity Prep School Hollywood, Koreatown and Elysian 3716 Boyce Ave. Valley, and a teaching staff of over Larchmont Charter Schools Hollygrove (Grades K-5) Grand Arts High School (formerly Los Angeles, CA 90039 100. Marshall seeks to provide the larchmontcharter.org 815 N. El Centro Ave. known as Ramón C. Cortines School (323) 663-2064 academic, social and multicultural Grades: K-10 Los Angeles, CA 90038 of Visual and Performing Arts) Grades: 6-8 environment needed to give Public or private: (323) 836-0860 is a state-of-the-art $232 million students a positive direction Public (API Scores: 908-931) high school located in downtown Holy Trinity is a Roman Catholic, for their future. The school has Tours: Tours take place during fall Selma (Grades 4-8) Los Angeles in the “Grand Avenue coeducational, non-profit school traditional and Gifted/High Ability and winter. Please refer to the 6611 Selma Ave. Cultural Corridor,” home to Disney dedicated to the full academic magnet programs as well as smaller website to register for an Continued next page Concert Hall, the Music Center, and spiritual growth of culturally Colburn School of Music, and the diverse children. The school Museum of Contemporary Art. The embodies the teachings, values 9.8-acre campus is a public school and beliefs of the Catholic Church architectural wonder, consistently by providing a compassionate, listed among the top 10 worldwide. nurturing environment in which It boasts: a conical library; 927-seat students develop a solid moral professional concert hall with character, realize their fullest Broadway-sized proscenium stage potential and share their gifts with and orchestra pit; a 250-seat black others. Holy Trinity School also box theatre; outdoor ampitheater; offers Art, Music, Ballroom Dance, professional scene shop; Karate Class, and STEM (Science, photography and broadcast studios; Technology, Engineering and Math). multiple science and computer labs; specialized spaces equipped for art, Immaculate Heart High School music, and theatre classes and four & Middle School dance studios. 5515 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Harvard-Westlake (323) 461-3651 immaculateheart.org Harvard-Westlake Middle School Grades: 6-12 DISCOVER EDUCATION (Grades 7-9) Student body: 701 700 North Faring Rd. Public or private: Private Los Angeles, CA 90077 Tuition: $14,600 plus fees Early Childhood • Lower School • Middle School • High School (310) 274-7281 Tours: “Academic Playday” for 8th graders November 21st 9:00 a.m. to The best education of my life was here Harvard-Westlake Upper School 1:00 p.m. Open House, December (Grades 10-12): 6th at 1:00 pm. Contact the director at Pasadena Waldorf School. It shaped 3700 Coldwater Canyon of Admissions to schedule a half- my love for learning and spurred a North Hollywood, CA 91604 day Shadow day. desire for knowledge in my life. (818) 980-6692 - PWS Alum A neighborhood fixture since 1906, hw.com Immaculate Heart is a private, Grades: 7-12 Catholic, college preparatory JOIN US FOR A SCHOOL TOUR Student body: 1,596 school for girls. Today, the school Preschool to Grade 8 tours offered monthly, High School tours bi-monthly Public or private: Private remains true to its original mission: Tuition: $34,700, plus a new student the intellectual, spiritual, moral Contact our Admissions office at (626) 794-9564 fee of $2,000 and social development of women. or [email protected] The hillside campus, located www.pasadenawaldorf.org Tours: All applicant families have near Griffith Park, welcomes can tour and visit the Middle a student body of geographic, School during a weekday interview ethnic and religious diversity. AN AWSNA ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT (applicants for 7th grade) or during Immaculate Heart’s challenging one of the Family Visiting Days academic curriculum includes SCHOOLS OF NORTH AMERICA (applicants for 9th grade). There 17 Advanced Placement courses, are also “Weekday Coffees” at the 14 honors classes, and 50 UC Middle School and Upper School and Cal-State-approved elective campuses. Contact the Admissions courses. Students can also take Office for reservations. advantage of such enrichment programs as Marine Biology Harvard-Westlake ranks among Exploration of Catalina Island. the top high schools in the U.S. The school’s competitive sports in number of National Merit program fields teams in basketball, Semifinalists. The prestigious, cross country, diving, equestrian, 625 S. St. Andrews Place • Los Angeles (213) 382-2315 ext. 255 [email protected] coeducational, college preparatory soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, school resulted from the merger of track and volleyball. The Visual Harvard School (for boys), founded and Performing Arts Department in 1900, and Westlake School for features an annual art exhibit, Girls, established in 1904. The choral performances, theatrical student to faculty ratio is 8:1 and productions and a dance troupe. average class size is 16. Ivanhoe Elementary Hollywood Schoolhouse 2828 Herkimer St. 1233 North McCadden Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90039 Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 664-0051 (323) 465-1320 ivanhoeschool.org hollywoodschoolhouse.org Grades: K-5 Grades: Pre K-6 Student body: 408 Public or private: Private Public or private: Public (API 944) Tuition: $15,101-$18,366, plus New Student and Enrollment fees, and This beloved Silver Lake elementary additional fees based on grade. school has served the local community since 1889, celebrating The mission of the Hollywood its 125th anniversary this October. Schoolhouse is to nurture the Sitting on Rowena Avenue, a stone’s whole child within a diverse throw from Silver Lake Reservoir, community, combining challenging Ivanhoe boasts an excellent academics with creative learning, academic record, active parent where each child is known, involvement and a strong sense of encouraged and valued. The neighborhood spirit. school’s philosophy is that children Our focus on thrive academically in a nurturing John Marshall High School environment that provides them 3939 Tracy St. (science, technology, arts S.T.E.A.M. engineering, and math) with challenges and encourages Los Angeles, CA 90039 JOIN US! them to take risks. (323) 671-1400 is just one way that St. James’ AT A PRESCHOOL OR K–6 johnmarshallhs.org ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE Holy Trinity Parish School Grades: 9-12 prepares students for success! holytrinityla.com Student body: 2,700 Public or private: Private Public or private: Public (API 757) FIND OUT MORE & SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT ONLINE AT SJSLA.ORG/LGR

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Los Angeles 90028 Arts, Dance, Music (vocal and (213) 381-5121 Pasadena Public or private: Private (323) 871-4000 instrumental), Theatre, or Visual loyolahs.edu 30 N. Marion Ave. Tuition: $36,365 Arts. Each department selects its Grades: 9-12 Pasadena, CA 91106 La Fayette Park Place (Grades 6-10) own students through a juried Student body: 1,293 Grades: Preschool-5 Tours: Open House October 10th for 2801 W. 6th St. audition or portfolio review Public or private: Private Student body: 146 grades 7-8 and November 21st for Los Angeles, CA 90057 process. Tuition: $18,700 plus additional fees grades 7-11 (reservations required). (213) 867-6300 Burbank An interview and school tour is Los Angeles River School Loyola is a Catholic college 1105 W. Riverside Dr. also required of all applicants. Larchmont Charter School is a 2050 San Fernando Rd. preparatory school for young men Burbank, CA 91506 Shadow days are also available by continuous K-12 program situated Los Angeles, CA 90065 who represent the racial, ethnic, (818) 900-1895 reservation. on four campuses. It offers a (323) 276-5535 and socioeconomic diversity of Grades: 6-12 project-based, constructivist lariverschool.org greater Los Angeles. Founded in Student body: 263 Marlborough is an independent, curriculum within a public school Grades: 9-12 1865, Loyola is committed to the urban day school for young women setting and seeks to provide a Student body: 303 development of the whole person, A bilingual French-American school, nestled in Hancock Park. Its staff is socio-economically, culturally Public or private: Public (API 658) through a challenging educational LILA is committed to academic committed to delivering a superior and racially diverse community experience of academic, excellence in an intimate and college preparatory education in of students. It also participates in Los Angeles River School’s mission co-curricular, and religious international environment that an environment imbued with high the Edible Schoolyard program, is to graduate young adults opportunities. encourages personal initiative, ethical values. Over 30 athletic one of only a handful of schools who are ready to be builders creativity and curiosity. Students teams and a state-of-the-art facility nationwide to be handpicked by and stewards of ecologically Lycee International of Los are challenged through a rigorous help to create an inspirational and Chez Panisse chef Alice Waters to sustainable and socially just Angeles (LILA) and well-balanced bilingual high-achieving atmosphere. help revolutionize the way children communities. The school teaches lilaschool.com curriculum promoted by the French think about food, farming and students to be actively engaged Grades: Preschool-12 and International Baccalaureate Mayberry Street Elementary the environment. Admission is by in building and sustaining Public or private: Private institutions. School lottery. Applications are available healthy, environmentally sound Tuition: $14,800-$17,700 2414 Mayberry St. in October and the lottery is held in communities. It also coaches them Marlborough School Los Angeles, CA 90026 February. to act as civic partners. Los Feliz 250 South Rossmore Ave. (213) 413-3420 4155 Russell Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004 mayberry-lausd-ca.schoolloop. Los Angeles County High Los Feliz Charter School Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 935-1147 com/ School for the Arts for the Arts (323) 665-4526 marlboroughschool.org Grades: Pre K-6 LACHSA (Building #20) 2709 Media Center Dr. Grades: Preschool-5 Grades: 7-12 Student body: 385 5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90065 Student body: 313 Student body: 530 Public or private: Public (API 780) Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 539-2810 (323) 343-2550 losfelizarts.org lachsa.net Grades: K-6 Grades: 9-12 Student body: 483 Student body: 600 Public or private: Public (API 836) Public or private: Public Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts ExperienceA Private, Catholic, College Immaculate Preparatory School for Grades Heart 6 – 12 The Los Angeles County High is a parent-initiated, innovative, School for the Arts (LACHSA) offers public elementary school serving a specialized program combining a socio-economically, ethnically college preparatory academic and linguistically diverse student instruction and conservatory- population. LFCSA seeks to provide “Educating the Hearts & Minds style training in the visual and a high-quality education that of Young Women Since 1906” performing arts. Founded in embraces learning in and through 1985, the public school is run by the arts. Enrollment is decided by the Los Angeles County Office of a public random drawing. In early Education in partnership with and spring, LFCSA conducts its drawing on the campus of California State for the following academic year. In University, Los Angeles (CSULA). order to be part of the drawing, a family must complete and submit Recognized as one of the premier an application form. public arts high school in the U.S., LACHSA is the recipient of Los Feliz Elementary School numerous awards, including 1740 N. New Hampshire Ave. California Distinguished School for Los Angeles, CA 90027 Academic Excellence, Golden Bell (323) 663-0674 Award, Grammy Signature School, lausd.k12.ca.us/Los_Feliz_EL/ Bravo Award for Excellence in Arts Grades: K-6 Education and the Exemplary Student body: 422 School Designation by the Arts Public or private: Public (API 792) Schools Network. LACHSA is also routinely identified as one of Los Feliz Elementary School’s “America’s Best High Schools” dedicated staff provides students by Newsweek and one of L.A.’s with a rigorous standards-based best high schools by Los Angeles curriculum that encourages Immaculate Heart High School & Middle School magazine. students to become life-long learners who appreciate cultural • Academic Playday for Eighth Graders – Saturday, November 21, at 9:00 a.m. The school serves culturally and diversity. More than 20 different • High School Open House – Sunday, December 6, at 1:00 p.m. socioeconomically diverse teens languages are spoken at this from more than 80 school districts diverse school. Parent involvement • Middle School Open House – Sunday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the county. Students must meet and support play an important role. • Middle School Entrance Exam for 6th, 7th & 8th grades – Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. minimum academic, attendance and behavior standards, and must Loyola High School • High School Entrance Exam for Admission & Merit Scholarships – Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. audition for acceptance into one 1901 Venice Blvd. of five departments: Cinematic Los Angeles, CA 90006 5515 Franklin Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90028 • (323) 461-3651 • www.immaculateheart.org

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Nestled between hills and palm Notre Dame High School Mornings from September to Pasadena Waldorf Applying: Applications for the 2016- trees in a quiet residential area, 13645 Riverside Dr. December. At the secondary Lower School: 17 school year will be accepted Mayberry is a school with a strong Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 campus, there are two Prospective 209 E. Mariposa St. between Februray 1 and April 25, sense of community and family, (818) 933-3600 Parent Events, one on a weekday Altadena, CA 91001 2016 only claiming it “may be the best-kept ndhs.org evening and one on a Saturday (626) 794-9564 secret in Silver Lake and Echo Grades: 9-12 morning. You must complete an High School: Renaissance Arts is a small Park.” Among the many programs Student body: 1,205 online inquiry to register to attend 1539 East Howard St. Music and Performing Arts it offers are Buddha Walks, Digging Public or private: Private a Prospective Parent Event. Pasadena, CA 91104 school providing an integrated Up, Barnsdall Arts, and after-school Tuition: $14,050, plus an annual (626) 204-0786 classical education for middle enrichment classes. Mayberry’s registration fee of $600 and Oakwood Elementary School pasadenawaldorf.org and high school students from vision is that all children receive technology fee of $600. Books and 11230 Moorpark St. Grades: Preschool-12 all backgrounds. RenArts offers a standards-based education in a uniforms are not included. North Hollywood, CA 91602 Public or private: Private rigorous academics, collaborative nurturing environment. Tour: 8th Grade visit Day on Friday, (818) 752-4444 Tuition: $11,330-$21,970 with small-group instruction and December 4, 2015 additional fees. professionally guided arts training. Mayfield Junior School of the Oakwood Secondary School Tours: Pre-K through 8th tours Holy Child Jesus Notre Dame is a Catholic, 11600 Magnolia Blvd. held the second Thursday of Robert A. Millikan Affiliated 405 South Euclid Ave. coeducational secondary school North Hollywood, CA 91601 each month. High school open Charter Middle School, Pasadena, CA 91101 offering a college preparatory (818) 752-4400 houses take place October 10 and Performing Arts Magnet and (626) 796-2774 curriculum with honors and November 5. Science Academy mayfieldjs.org advanced placement courses in Oakwood School is a coeducational, 5041 Sunnyslope Ave. Grades: K-8 art, English, foreign languages, K-12 independent day school. It was Nestled in the picturesque foothills Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Student body: 508 mathematics, science and social founded in 1951 by parents who of the San Gabriel Mountains, (818) 528-1600 Public or private: Private studies. As a faith community, wanted to provide their children Pasadena Waldorf offers a hands- millikanmiddleschool.org Tuition: $19,504 along with new Notre Dame strives to provide with an educational experience on learning environment along Grades: 6-8 student fees each student with a rich academic that was rich in the arts, sciences, with arts and academics “to foster Student body: 2,168 Tours: Admissions Open Houses and background, an appropriate sense and humanities and challenging imagination and independent Public or private: Public Charter Tours can be registered for online. of self, an opportunity for growth to their creative and intellectual thinking in our students.” (API 875) and a commitment to family, capacities. The school facilities Pilgrim School Mayfield is a coeducational community, nation and world. include science labs, art studios, 540 South Commonwealth Ave. For 50 years the faculty at Millikan institution guided by a Catholic computer labs and a play space Los Angeles, CA 90020 Middle School have dedicated heritage and commitment to The Oaks School used by K-6 students. (213) 385-7351 themselves to providing each spiritual goals. Its academic and 6817 Franklin Ave. pilgrim-school.org student the opportunity to achieve extra-curricular programs are Hollywood, CA 90028 Our Mother of Good Counsel Grades: Pre-K-12 academic excellence. Millikan’s designed to address the particular (323) 850-3755 School Student body: 303 mission is for all students to needs of the community. Mayfield oaksschool.org 4622 Ambrose Ave. Public or private: Private become self-motivated learners encourages achievement while Grades: K-6 Los Angeles, CA 90027 Tuition: $18,000-$29,920, plus and self-reliant, disciplined citizens. emphasizing participation, and Student body: 149 (323) 664-2131 additional fees for new students Teachers promote academic and believes children thrive when Public or private: Private omgcschool.org character development as they excellence and good character are Tuition: $22,563 plus additional fees Grades: K-8 A division of the First foster individuality, creativity, valued. for new students Student body: 140 Congregational Church of Los and teamwork. The Performing Tours: Tours are held Thursday Public or private: Private Angeles, Pilgrim School is an Arts Magnet is co-located on the Micheltorena Street mornings at 10am, beginning Tuition: $4,983 per year for ethnically and culturally diverse, regular school campus with access Elementary School September 17. RSVP is required. parishioners. $5,635 for non- coeducational day school offering to activities and experiences 1511 Micheltorena St. parishioners. a traditional college preparatory being shared by the whole school, Los Angeles, CA 90026 The Oaks is a developmental curriculum emphasizing mastery including five theme-based (323) 661-2125 elementary school with a A fixture in the heart of Los Feliz, of fundamental skills and critical Academies: Civics, Science, Math, micheltorena.org curriculum designed to promote Our Mother of Good Counsel School thinking. With all of Los Angeles Performing Arts and Cinematic Grades: Pre K-6 intellectual, artistic, social, sits at the corner of Hillhurst and as a classroom, academic skills are Arts. Student body: 330 emotional and physical growth. Ambrose avenues. The Catholic, applied to real-world challenges Public or private: Public (API 741) The school provides a safe, coeducational elementary school and opportunities. St. James’ Episcopal Day School Focused on building students’ non-competitive educational educates with an emphasis on 625 South St. Andrews Pl. 21st century learning skills, environment where children are Christian values. OMGC School has Renaissance Arts Academy Los Angeles, CA 90005 Micheltorena provides programs given time to take risks, make a highly involved student body and 1800 Colorado Blvd. (213) 382-2315 x255 in the Arts, Science, Technology, mistakes and master skills. Small parent group. The school ensures Los Angeles, CA 90041 sjsla.org and English/Spanish Dual class size and flexible teaching a strong Catholic identity through (323) 259-5700 Grades: Pre K-6 Language, along with a fully strategies address each child’s religious activities that occur daily renarts.org Student body: 360 integrated Social/Emotional unique learning style and personal at the school and helps students Grades: 6-12 Public or private: Private Learning curriculum focused on development. develop a sense of belonging and Student body: 321 Tuition: $15,690 (Preschool), $16,830 building a “Positive Culture” that responsibility. Public or private: Public Charter (Junior Kindergarten), $20,260 extends beyond the classroom. A Oakwood School (API 897) Continued next page true “local school,” Micheltorena oakwoodschool.org collaborates with neighboring Grades: K-12 businesses and organizations and Student body: 765 features an on-site community Public or private: Private Bilingual curriculum from preschool through 12th grade garden, free parent workshops and Tuition: $30,880-$36,200, plus www.internationalschool.la a variety of free after-school clubs additional fees for new students and classes. and activities

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(Kindergarten through sixth grade) Studies, Science, Health, Music, Art students need for future success Public or private: Public (API 843) Thomas Starr King is comprised Tours: Open Houses are held and Physical Education. and to respond creatively to Tours: Tours for the magnet of three magnet schools: Gifted/ throughout the fall. Call to RSVP. 21st century challenges with programs are held Thursday High Ability Technology & Arts; School of History and integrity, discipline, compassion mornings in October and Environmental Studies; and Grounded in traditional methods, Dramatic Arts and courage. As a Pilot school, November. RSVP on the school Film/Media. While providing a St. James prepares bright 2050 San Fernando Rd. students receive a unique academic website. themed curriculum, Directed by each program and capable students for the Los Angeles, CA 90065 curriculum with a focus on arts Janet Miller best secondary schools in Los (323) 276-5500 instruction. Musical Direction Angeles. The St. James curriculum sohda-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com by DirectedWayne Moore by Janet Miller incorporates independent critical Grades: 9-12 Temple Israel of Hollywood thinking with basic skills to develop Student body: 310 7300 Hollywood Blvd. NMusicalI NE O Direction’CL OCK P LAYERS by Wayne Moore students for the challenges of the Public or private: Public (API 755) Los Angeles, CA 90046 Book by Based on the Novel 21st century. (323) 876-8330 x4005 Joseph Robinette NiNeby O’C E B lWhiteOCk Players Located at the Sonia Sotomayor tiohdayschool.org Music & Lyrics by St. Brendan Catholic School Learning Academy, the School of Student body: 210 BookCharles by Strouse Based on the Novel 238 S. Manhattan Pl. History and Dramatic Arts utilizes a Grades: K-6 Joseph Robinette by E B White Los Angeles, CA 90004 thematic, interdisciplinary, project- Public or private: Private Music & Lyrics by Photo by (213) 382-7401 based approach, facilitating Tuition: Approx. $19,000 Charles Strouse Martin Cohen stbrendanschool.com creative expression. An in-depth Tours: Call the admissions office to Grades: K-8 study of history develops an make a reservation for a tour. Student body: 300 expansive perspective that Public or private: Private encourages local action and global Temple Israel of Hollywood is a Tuition: $535 per month for citizenship. private, elementary school that parishioners. $680 per month for provides children with a dynamic, Meet non-parishioners. Sequoyah School developmental education designed the 535 S. Pasadena Ave. to serve the whole child. Lessons cast Tours: Tours are offered on the first Pasadena, CA 91105 are interactive, teachers nurture Meetafter Thursday of each month. Call for (626) 795-4351 development of the mind, heart the an appointment. Open House is sequoyahschool.org and with a Jewish values based castshow! January 31st from 11:00 a.m. to Grades: K-8 perspective. after Tickets the 1:00 p.m. Student body: 250 Tickets show!Photo by Public or private: Private Third Street Elementary School OOnlynly $12 $12 Martin Cohen St. Brendan is a Catholic Tuition: $22,750, plus addtl. fees 201 South June St. Tickets st elementary program that provides Tours: Tours are offered from Los Angeles, CA 90004 Big “BARN RAISING” Opening Day  Sunday, NovPhoto. by 1 Martin Cohen a concrete environment for the October through January. Register (323) 939-8337 “FOnlyree” $12Petting Zoo with farm animals for all theater goers! development of Christian values online. thirdstreetschool.com st BigLL “BARNHOWS A TRAISING”PM UN OpeningOV Day µ Sunday, A T Nov.OV 1 along with an academically Grades: K-5 A S 2 : S . N . 1, 8, 15, 22 S . N . 21 challenging curriculum. Sequoyah is a progressive Public or private: Public (API 947) “Free”C A L L N PettingO W F O RZoo TI CwithK E TS farm 323 animals-469 -for1970 all theater  or gogoers! to Registration for the 2016-2017 elementary and middle school Tours: Prospective Kindergarten nineoclockplayers.com or brownpapertickets.com academic year is January 31st to founded in 1958 and committed Orientation Meeting, Thursday, All Show At 2pm: Sun. nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 Z SAt. nov. 21

Assistance League Playhouse, 1367 N. St. Andrews Place, LA 90028 February 12th. to education that “challenges October 15 at 5:00pm C a l l N o w F o r T i C k e T s )323-469-1970 ê or go to Applicant Testing occurs in March, the mind, nurtures the heart, and with notification in early April. celebrates human dignity.” Over Third Street has earned a nineoclockplayers.com or brownpapertickets.com Tours of the school are on the 200 students are grouped into reputation as one of the most second Thursday of each month at seven multi-age classes spanning respected public elementary NOWAssistance League ENROLLING Playhouse, 1367 N. St. Andrews Place, LA 90028 ! 11:00 a.m. by appointment. kindergarten through 8th grade. schools in LAUSD. Nestled in Teachers challenge students to be Hancock Park, it was chosen as St. Teresa of Avila School creative, idealistic and practical “one of the 60 great elementary 2215 Fargo St. both in the classroom and out in schools you should know about – Holy Trinity Los Angeles, CA 90039 the community. public or private” by Los Angeles Academy & Preparatory Schools (323) 662-3777 Magazine. The school provides stapanthers.org Studio Middle School high-level academics, strong Grades: Pre K-8 2050 San Fernando Rd. community connections, and Student body: 150 Los Angeles, CA 90065 extensive parental involvement Public or private: Private (323) 225-4542 within a charming neighborhood Tuition: $335 per month studioschoolla.com setting. Tours: School tours are available Grades: 6-7 (will include 6-8 next upon request. year) Thomas Starr King Middle Student body: 160 School An educational community Public or private: Public 4201 Fountain Ave. Imagine committed to teaching, modeling Los Angeles, CA 90029 a school where and helping others, St. Teresa of This LAUSD pilot school is (323) 644-6700  Children are taught to be problem solvers. Avila offers an academic curriculum currently in its second year. It kingms.org  Faith formation and service to others is paramount. that includes Religion, Family Life, seeks to advance the academic, Student body: 1,505  Free after school tutoring guarantees no child is left behind. Mathematics, Language Arts, Social social and emotional skills Grades: 6-8 Call to schedule a tour today! Now, imagine your child at Holy Trinity Sequoyah School Branching Out The high school, which of- Academy & Preparatory Schools! fers sliding scale, or “indexed” By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer Transitional Kindergarten-8th grade tuition, will host two open PASADENA—Sequoyah Kindergarten through 8th houses for prospective stu- 323-661-9200 2714 St. George St. - Los Feliz m 3716 Boyce Ave - Atwater Village School, a progressive elemen- grade students to continue dents and parents, on Novem- www.HolyTrinityla.com tary and junior high school their education—as well as ber 14th and January 10th. located in Pasadena, will open their social and emotional the doors of its new high learning—in a familiar envi-  school in fall of 2016. ronment. The school, which Board “Middle school is tough,” Vice President Susan North said North. “It’s a tough time said “will stress social entre- in your life to have to make a preneurship and engagement transition.” with the greater community,” According to Sequoyah is the first of its kind in the High School director Marc Pasadena area, according to Alongi, the new school will North. provide students with the op- The progressive model portunity for “deeper and in- of education, popularized by spired learning.” John Dewey, emphasizes a “A lot of times, students hands-on approach to learn- feel like they’re jumping ing and focuses on nurturing through hoops trying to mem- students’ natural curiosity and orize everything,” said Alongi. desire to learn. “We think that depth is more The progressive model “al- important than breadth. We 䬀ⴀ㘀 lows students to adolesce in want them to investigate and their own time,” said North, grapple with complexity and 倀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀 匀挀栀漀漀氀 who said the addition of a high apply what they’re learning to school will allow Sequoyah’s real-world situations.” 䌀䌀匀吀䔀䄀䌀䠀䔀匀⸀伀刀䜀

Page 28 2015 SCHOOL GUIDE www.losfelizledger.com October 2015 Los Feliz Ledger offers a high quality, challenging involved in their schooling and education that fosters respect and responsible for their own growth. responsibility among a diverse group of students. The magnet also Westridge School for Girls integrates technology and art into 324 Madeline Dr. core subjects and electives. Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 799-1153 The Waverly School westridge.org See where love of learning lives. (626) 792-5940 Grades: 4-12 thewaverlyschool.org Student body: 497 Public or private: Private Elementary School Tuition: $24,990 (Grades 4-6), $27,990 67 West Bellevue Dr. (Grades 7-8), $32,725 (High School) Pasadena, CA 91105 Tours: Open Houses are held in November and January. Call to Middle School schedule a visit and interview. 396 South Pasadena Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 Westridge is a forward-thinking girls’ school founded on the High School belief that girls flourish in a 108 Waverly Dr. single-sex setting. The Pasadena Pasadena, CA 91105 school’s intellectually engaging and challenging curriculum Grades: Pre-K-12 prepares students to continue Student body: 288 their education in college and Public or private: Private beyond as discerning, motivated To visit the outstanding, Tuition: $13,620 (Young learners committed to excellence. newly renovated facilities Kindergarten), $18,984 Westridge students find balance on our historic campus, (Kindergarten - 6th grade), $21,480 among humanities, mathematics, contact: Peggy Davis, (7th-8th grade), $24,840 (High science and technology, fine and [email protected] School) performing arts and physical Tours: Separate tours are held for education. elementary, middle and high school 2015 PROSPECTIVE and run October through January. Wilton Place Elementary PARENT TOURS Register on the school website. School 745 S. Wilton Pl. Thursday, October 15 brawerman A progressive school that Los Angeles, CA 90005 Tuesday, October 27 elementary cultivates a passion for learning (213) 389-1181 schooleast and a respect for others, Waverly lausd.k12.ca.us/Wilton_EL Thursday, November 19 of Wilshire Boulevard Temple helps students build skills in Grades: K-5 Wednesday, December 9 3663 Wilshire Boulevard mathematics, reading, writing and Public or private: Public Los Angeles, CA 90010 critical thinking, while developing www.brawerman.org/east an appreciation for the arts, humanities and sciences. Based on the work of Jean Piaget and John Dewey, Waverly’s educational philosophy asserts that students learn best when they are actively Advertise in the Los Feliz Ledger (323) 644-5536

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ANZA from page 7 former Los Feliz Improve- historic route but that recog- 200,000 constituents, all sup- GHOSTS from page 21 said. “But this is my home turf ment Assoc. President Marian nition of the trail should not port the construction of the restaurant is haunted by a spec- and I want to make sure that Dodge submitted public com- prohibit the city from contem- ballfields. ter in a white shirt that is seen people understand this.” ment to the city council, by plating or executing any pub- Los Angeles City Coun- in the kitchen and basement in According to Naomi Tor- way of a letter, that the expedi- lic works projects nearby, or cilmembers Mitch O’Farrell, the morning hours before the res, a NPS superintendent tion “camped beside the river on a site where trail signage is who introduced the motion to restaurant opens. Details are dedicated to the Juan Bautista where it makes a bend toward ultimately placed,” said LFNC designate portions of Griffith scarce, but speculation is the de Anza trail, the non-profit the west around a mountain.” Linda Demmers in her public Park as the official Anza Trail ghost could be anyone from a now agrees with Richard’s According to Dodge’s comment. and David Ryu, who repre- longtime employee or Noah data. letter, “[t]he mountain [de- The LFNC as well as sents Griffith Park, did not Botwin who owned the location “We believe the expedi- scribed] is now Griffith Park five other local neighbor- respond to requests for com- when it was Botwin’s Café. 1911 tion went through Cahuenga and the level land where they hood councils, representing ment. W. Sunset Blvd. and not through Griffith camped is currently the [Los Park,” she said. Angeles] Zoo parking lot, the However, the exact foot- Autry Museum and the Fer- steps of the expedition aren’t raro Soccer Fields.” important, according to Torres. It’s unclear where Dodge What is, she said, is teaching got her information and mul- Californians this lesson of how tiple requests for comment the state was established—even were not returned. Friends of if the actual expedition was off Griffith Park President Gerry by a few miles. Hans also did not return re- Further, the popularity quest for comment. of Griffith Park and the cur- But Richard says the non- rent re-establishment of the profits’ contention is just not Los Angeles River that runs true. nearby provide an audience for “I absolutely do not agree educating Angelenos and visi- with that,” he said. tors about Anza, she said. The exact route Anza took “We believe [what is now] doesn’t really matter except the 101 Freeway is the route that the FoGP have sued the they took,” said Torres. “But city regarding the construc- that’s not a pleasurable recre- tion of two youth baseball ation route.” fields at Griffith Park’s Crystal As a result, now with the Springs locations. The case is city’s approval, markers will be currently pending trial. installed in Griffith Park com- In legal documents, FoGP memorating Anza’s expedi- says the city-council-approved tion, Torres said, as “near the ballfields, among other things, historic route. It’s not the exact would adversely impact the place they walked.” Anza historic trail “which runs The idea of collaborating through Crystal Springs.” with the NPS about memorial- The Los Feliz Neighbor- izing the Anza Trail in Griffith hood Council (LFNC) sent Park was initiated in 2012 by the city a letter of support the non-profit group Friends backing the Anza commemo- of Griffith Park (FoGP). But rative signage in Griffith Park, the group is holding firm that but with a caveat. Anza and his followers walked “The [n]eighborhood and camped in the park. [c]ouncil felt strongly enough FoGP boardmember and to support identifying the

ELLIS ACT from page 12 to a hotel. city council motions that, if Additionally, the LFNC approved, will revisit Los An- asked city officials to enhance geles’ “Rent Stabilization Or- incentives for developers who dinance,” increase the moni- include affordable units in toring of Ellis Act properties their projects, including those and “preserve rent stabilized for people with very low, low housing” in Los Angeles. or moderate incomes. Los Angeles City Coun- “A bunch of people came to cilmember Mitch O’Farrell this council and said ‘help us’, authored one of those motions. and our initial response was that “I had a property owner there’s not a whole lot we can who just purchased a rent sta- do. But it turned out that there bilized building that wanted was,” said LFNC Vice President to turn it into a boutique ho- Mark F. Mauceri. tel,” O’Farrell said. “I told Mauceri said he is hope- him I wouldn’t support evict- ful the LFNC’s resolution to ing about 200 people and he the city council as well as that withdrew…. We have property body’s current scrutiny on the owners abusing the Ellis Act.” issue will put a stop of Ellis The LFNC’s motion also Act abuse. asked city officials to set an “I think everyone knows “annual limit of the num- the jig is up,” Mauceri said, ber of demolitions of rent- “and I think that’s why we’re controlled units” in Los Fe- seeing all these houses be- liz; and that the city should ing served with these notices, not allow zoning changes for because [landlords] are be- “Ellised” properties, for ex- ing told, ‘Do it now, because ample, from apartment use you’re not going to be able to do it a year from now.’” Page 30 2015 SCHOOL GUIDE www.losfelizledger.com October 2015 Los Feliz Ledger

ROAD DIET from page 13 stituting the program in the RENTS from page 1 Bannister, a housing expert attractive to a landlord. work through these prob- future. their income on housing. This and consultant who formerly Although some new de- lems,” he said. Proponents of the makes Los Angeles the least served as the executive director velopments do offer affordable Jim O’Sullivan, with road diet—and there were affordable city in the country of the California Apartment housing as part of their per- the advocacy group Fix the many—said the changes to for a renter. Association. “Council District mitting with the city, Bannis- City—which has filed a law- Rowena have created safer As a reference, HUD 4 has the highest number of ter said that building our way suit against the city’s far- conditions for children at- guidelines define 50% or more renters of any of the 15 council out of the problem is not the reaching Mobility 2035 plan tending Ivanhoe Elementary of income spent on housing as districts…and as a whole, the end-all solution, as most new that reduces some of Los An- School, employees who work a “severe burden,” which can highest median rental price.” construction is aimed at the geles’ major streets with simi- at nearby businesses and bi- make it difficult for consumers Ellie Hernandez, a Los Fe- luxury market. lar road diets—said during cyclists. to afford other basic needs. liz-based real estate agent with To face this situation, the meeting he would seek a But some said the fac- According to Zillow The Rental Girl, said she has Bannister said that there is public records request from tors that contributed to data for July 2015, the Mid- seen the reaction to the area’s a growing trend since 2008 city officials to find out exactly Sandau’s death, the catalyst Wilshire area—defined by high rental rates from clients of renters “doubling or even how the Rowena Road Diet that created the road diet to Zillow as Hancock Park, who come from less expensive tripling up” as roommates to was implemented. begin with, have not been Windsor Square and Larch- cities or who have lived in the meet the rent. Most of the 40 residents addressed at all. Rowena is mont Village—the median same Los Angeles rental for Hernandez confirmed who spoke at the meeting poorly lit at night, they said, monthly rental price hovered many years this trend and estimated that complained less about reduced and still does not have sig- at $4,663 per month. In Los “I’d say they are shocked,” about 35% of her clientele em- travel time on the street, but naled crosswalks. Feliz, the median rental price said Hernandez. ploys this strategy. more so about the domino ef- “We want to work with was $4,302, while Silver Lake And because the real es- Unfortunately, Bannister fect the road diet has had on the community,” said coun- checked in with an average of tate market is currently favor- does not see the situation eas- surrounding streets, especially cilmember David Ryu spokes- $3,272 per month. ing sellers over buyers, some ing as there is no incentive to Waverly Drive and Angus person Estevan Montemayor If one uses the HUD homeowners who had second offer more affordable housing Street. Residents complained in an interview. “The street is definition of affordability, one homes and used them for when the demand far outstrips of increased traffic that jeop- too dark and there are not suf- would need to earn an income rental income are now asking the supply. ardized pedestrians, cars run- ficient crosswalks.” of $186,520 to affordably rent tenants to move out to take “The demand is everlast- ning through stop signs and After the meeting, Mat- in the Mid-Wilshire area and advantage of the market. ing…and [Los Angeles] is even having to break up fights thew Mooney, transportation $172,080 in Los Feliz. Despite these high medi- behind in creating enough between drivers arguing over and public works committee All of these neighborhoods an prices for rentals, the com- units,” she said. “We can’t right of way. co-chair of the SLNC, was are in Los Angeles City Council petition among renters can be catch up.” The option of installing pleased with the support for District 4 under the watch of fierce. speed humps was raised. But the Road Diet evidenced at newly elected David Ryu. “Most [property] owners that program was disbanded the meeting. “Unless you make a very have multiple applicants to Advertise in the in 2009 due to budget cuts. “Safety was the winner high salary…there is probably choose from,” said Hernandez. According to a spokes- of the night,” he said. “It was no place in Council District Consequently, she said, some Los Feliz Ledger person with the city’s Dept. heartening to see adults with 4 that a person would spend renters offer to pay a higher (323) 644-5536 of Transportation, the city, children saying how they could 30% or less of their income amount, bigger deposits or to however, is considering rein- now bike to Trader Joe’s.” [on rental housing],” said Tara pay rents upfront to be more

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