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Volume 28 No. 34 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities August 23, 2018 Beverly Hills, Metro plan Project will ‘re-energize’ music on Strip

t was the best of times, it was nWilshire/RodeoCounty Metropolitanstation Transportation the worst of times during a City Council will Authority’s Purple Line Extension Imore than three-hour public hear- consider additions of project as it continues through the ing at the West Hollywood City city. Council meeting on Monday, station restrooms, more The Beverly Hills City Council Aug. 20. The redevelopment of noise mitigation approved a memorandum of agree- 8920 Sunset Blvd., a new build- ment that specifies some of the terms ing that would house music and of construction for the arts spaces along with The Arts Wilshire/Rodeo station and subway Club, an organization founded by Restrooms and security at the tunnel, but will continue to explore Charles Dickens, garnered much future Wilshire/Rodeo station, and options to address those concerns and enthusiasm from the community noise along Wilshire Boulevard are a consider other construction mitiga- and a majority of the council. few of the concerns Beverly Hills res- “This is the sort of use that idents have over the Los Angeles See Subway page 21 we’ve all been dreaming about having for quite some time, to reinvigorate and re-energize rendering courtesy of the city of West Hollywood music on the Sunset Strip. The one constant thread over the 100- The project at 8920 Sunset Blvd. proposes a nine-story mixed-use year history of the Strip is the commercial building with retail, offices, a rehearsal space for the per- presence of music and entertain- forming arts, a public art gallery and a private club. ment,” Mayor John Duran said. “It would redefine the next era of vate club with a restaurant, neighborhood. A series of vertical the Sunset Strip.” lounge, guest rooms and rooftop fins climb the sides of the linear The project, led by VE Equities pool. The ground floor will fea- building, adding a sense of organ- and London & Regional ture a restaurant with outdoor din- ic movement. Properties, will redevelop the site ing and space for live music. “Our goal and our earnest goal of adult store Hustler Hollywood Gensler architect Andy Cohen from the beginning was to create at 8920 Sunset Blvd. into a nine- designed the roughly 120,000- an iconic design that enhances the rendering courtesy of Metro story mixed-use commercial square-foot building, which fea- Sunset [Strip] experience,” Cohen The Wilshire/Rodeo station will be located at the southwest intersection building offering retail, offices, a tures a façade facing Sunset said. of Reeves Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, and is scheduled to be opera- rehearsal space for the performing Boulevard that slants back arts, a public art gallery, and a pri- towards the Norma Triangle See Sunset Strip page 22 tional by 2025.

WeHon rejects Wells Fargo in 3-2 vote Some members cite the bank’s support for LGBT causes as reason to stay

Responding to the controversy surrounding Wells Fargo, including its account-opening scandal and funding of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the West Hollywood City Council issued a request for proposal in February to perhaps find another bank to handle the city’s photo courtesy of Divest LA finances. photo by Edwin Folven With selection criteria approved West Hollywood joined a list of cities that considered severing ties with Los Feliz Magnet School fifth grader Graciella Sanchez showed off a by the council that emphasized Wells Fargo for reasons including the bank’s account-opening scandal new backpack she selected with the help of Hollywood Division Officer social responsibility, Wells Fargo and financing of the Dakota Access Pipeline. applied and emerged as the fron- K. Brown during the annual “Shop With a Cop” event. trunner in a field that included U.S. a new bank, he added. The city’s minority and low-income commu- Bank, Union Bank and Bank of the current contract with Wells Fargo nities, and it was fined $1 billion West. expires in March. for car insurance and mortgage But in a 3-2 vote at its Aug. 20 Opening accounts on behalf of abuses. meeting, the City Council decided customers without their knowl- “It seems like every week there’s against city staff’s recommenda- edge, financial ties to President something else that comes out in Students ‘shopHollywood with Division a escorted cop’ the stu- tion to continue with Wells Fargo. Trump and its financing of the the news,” said Councilwoman dents as they selected supplies at the City Manager Paul Arevalo said Dakota Access Pipeline were Lauren Meister, who voted no. Twenty-five students from Staples store at the corner of Sunset the city can contract with one of the among the reasons the City Mayor Pro Tempore John Hollywood-area schools selected Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. other banks that applied, or start the Council undertook the process. D’Amico and Councilwoman backpacks and other supplies on Aug. “Shop With a Cop” was made possi- process over with a new request for More recently, Wells Fargo has Lindsey Horvath also voted no. 14 and 16 during the annual “Shop ble through a $10,000 grant from the proposal. It would take nine to 12 been accused by the city of With a Cop” event. See Students page 21 months for the city to transition to Sacramento of illegal lending in See WeHo page 21 Officers from the LAPD’s 2 August 23, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

p.m. The event features the Re-TROS; Funding Tree; and Allen Jebsen, of StartEngine. Admission is $25 for Kay Sedia, Sedia one of the stars of the hit Xiu Xiu; MIIIA; Daniel Collás, Juliet chamber members; $35 for nonmem- show Chico’s Angels, will perform in Swango and Jie Ma; Asian Dope Boys bers. 1925 Century Park East, Ste. “A Whole Lotta and Aïsha Devi performing on the 1700. beverlyhillschamber.com. Kay!” running East West Bank Stage. Oculus Hall from Friday, will transform into an underground Aug. 24, through Beijing punk club with sets by FAZI, Sunday, Aug. 26, Hell City and Shave ‘N’ Shut. Yan Jun Just Down the Road and Friday, Aug. will present work incorporating field 31, through recording, voice, feedback and his body in response to the architecture of Saturday, Sept. St. Anne’s Anne’s Guild is holdingGuild its annual the museum. Composer Ji Dongyong 1, at the Cavern fashion show on Thursday, Sept. 13, will present “Ban” for the 37-reed Club Theater inside the Castia Del from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the guild’s sheng, performed by Dai Zifan and Campo Restaurant. Sedia and a coun- thrift and gift shop. The fundraiser paired with electronics and digital terpart both think they are in a one- features a luncheon, fashion show and projections. Guests must be 21 or woman show; watch their delusions silent auction. Items for sale include older. General admission is $30. 221 unravel. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Aug. jewelry, housewares, clothing and S. Grand Ave. thebroad.org. 24 and 31; 2 p.m., Aug. 26; and 8 and accessories. 155 N. Occidental Blvd. 9:30 p.m., Sept. 1. Tickets are $25. Tickets are $50. RSVP requested by 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323)436-0338, Aug. 31. (213)381-2931, (818)400- kaysedia.com. Petersen Breakfast 1313, stannes.org.

Cruise-InVisit the Petersen Automotive Indie film Filmslovers won’t want to miss Museum for its August “Breakfast screenings of “Last Curtain Call,” Club Cruise-In” “Dead Envy” and “What Keeps You on Sunday, Aug. Alive” running from Friday, Aug. 24, 26, from 8 a.m. to through Thursday, Aug. 30, at Arena 11 a.m., on the Cinelounge. “Last Curtain Call” fol- third floor of the lows an aspiring rock star who museum’s park- neglects his family to make it in the ing structure. music industry. When he finally gets View some of his break, he is diagnosed with L.A.’s most extra- dementia and tries to make up for the ordinary vehicles and enjoy conversa- lost time he has with his loved ones. tions with auto enthusiasts and com- “Dead Envy” is about an aging rock plimentary coffee. 6060 Wilshire musician who hasn’t given up on Blvd. (323)930-2277, petersen.org. recording a comeback album when a new talent with an agenda comes into his life. “What Keeps You Alive” SHE Is History explores the betrayals that engulf a photo by Bruce Bisenz Theatre West presents a staged read- female married couple attempting to Briseyda Zárate leads dancer Vanessa Albalos and guest artist Manuel ing of Amy Simon’s family-friendly Sunday, celebrate their one-year anniversary. Gutierrez in a “Forever Flamenco” performance on Sunday, Aug. 26, at play “SHE Is History” on Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The production Showtimes vary; check schedule. 8 p.m., at the Fountain Theatre. Zárate and company present a rhythmi- celebrates Women’s Equality Day and Admission is $16. 6464 Sunset Blvd. cally explosive and emotional rendition of flamenco in its truest form. The (323)924-1644, arenacinelounge.com. tells the stories of women who made performance also includes singer José Cortes and guitarist José Tanaka. or are making history. Admission is General admission is $40. 5060 Fountain Ave. (323)663-1525, foun- $20. 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. Welcome to taintheatre.com. (310)308-0947, sheshistory.com.

WesternEnjoy the “Welcome Festival to Western” Affairs and the 4th and 10th district at the Palms-Rancho Park branch community festival on Saturday, council offices are supporting the library. The reading centers on three of WeHo Seniors Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the event. 124 N. Western Ave. face- Heaney’s themes: the Troubles, the in Action parking lot of HK Market. The festi- book.com/welcometowestern. Irish people and the land and soil of The city of West Hollywood is hold- val includes Korean drumming and K- Ireland. 2920 Overland Ave. (310)840- ing “Seniors in Action: Community + POP performances, as well as choral 2142, lapl.org/branches/palms-rancho- Connection + Conversation” on and R&B music. Family activities Birch Biting park. Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 3:30 include a scavenger hunt and tote bag p.m., at the West Hollywood Library. The event features activities to engage and flipbook making workshops. The WorkshopArtist Kelly Church will lead a “Birch seniors and deepen their connection to Los Angeles Department of Cultural Biting Workshop” on Saturday, Aug. The Sower Schuyler Mastain’s play “The Sower” the community. 625 N. San Vicente 25, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the runs from Saturday, Aug. 25, through Blvd. (323)848-6403, weho.org. Autry Museum of the American West. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Stephanie Church will discuss artistic uses for Feury Studio Theatre near the birch bark. Participants will learn how Larchmont Village Shopping District. to create butterflies, dragonflies and The 90-minute, one-act drama explores Cryptocurrency Founded 1946 flowers, and each participant will a powerful moment in the life of 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. learn to peel and bite birch bark and Vincent van Gogh. It features an Panel SUITE 330 frame their creations. Admission is ensemble of Los Angeles-based actors Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of P.O. BOX 36036 $30 for members; $50 for nonmem- including Mastain, Cam Deaver, Isaak Commerce’s Technology Committee LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 bers. 4700 Western Heritage Way. Gracia, Nicholas S. McDonal and for a discussion on cryptocurrency on Wednesday, Aug. 29 (323)933-5518 (323)667-2000, theautry.org. Kayla Eva. Showtimes are 7 p.m., , from 6 to 8 p.m., at Industrious Century City. BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20. Cryptocurrency is a growing aspect of 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B 5636 Melrose Ave. hff18.org/5186. business and the economy. Guests can BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Poetry of learn about developments in cryp- WWW BEVERLYPRESS COM . . Seamus Heaney The Broad Summer tocurrency from a panel of experts and Michael Villalpando Join West Hollywood resident Joe connect with technology companies. Praml for a reading of “Keeping Brian MacMahon, founder of Expert PUBLISHER Happenings Going,” his compilation of the work of The Broad presents “Summer Dojo, will moderate the panel with Jor Karen Villalpando Irish poet Seamus Heaney, on Happenings: The Greater Body (Shi- Law, of Verify Investor; Joshua Suh, EDITOR & PUBLISHER Saturday, Aug. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m., Dati)” on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 8 of CrowdCreate; Rayaan Arif, of

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Donate blood withfrom noonthe to 6LAPD p.m., and the publicand coordinatorhelp forsave Cedars-Sinai lives Blood is invited to help. Join officers and Donor Services. “I thought compe- Blood supplies drop during sum- personnel in donating at a blood- titions always get people out and mer because of fewer donors, so mobile parked in the station’s lot at it’s fun to compete against each Cedars-Sinai Medical Center creat- 1358 N. Wilcox Ave. Donors other … and that’s how the compe- ed a friendly competition three receive a free T-shirt and help the tition was born. It’s been very suc- years ago among police stations in hospital continue providing life- cessful. It’s really a symbiotic rela- the LAPD’s West Bureau to help saving surgeries and transfusions. tionship.” boost the supply. “For years, the LAPD has come The Hollywood Division will This year’s competition kicks-off [to the hospital] to donate blood,” compete against the West Los today at the Hollywood Division said Veronica Bauer, recruitment Angeles Division, which will host a blood donation on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from noon to 6 p.m. at 1663 Butler Ave.; and the Pacific Division, where blood will be WeHo celebrates empowerment donated on Wednesday, Aug. 29, photo by Edwin Folven from 2-8 p.m., at 12312 Culver Officers from the Hollywood Division will donate blood as part of a com- Blvd. The Wilshire and West petition between police stations in the LAPD’s West Bureau. The public on Women’s Equality Day Traffic divisions, which are next is invited to donate at the Hollywood blood drive and other upcoming dri- West Hollywood’s Women’s ductive rights and access to health- door to each other at 4861 W. ves at the West Los Angeles, Pacific and Wilshire/West Traffic divisions. Advisory Board and Lesbian and care, to fight for equal pay for equal Venice Blvd., will host the final Gay Advisory Board will host the work and to maintain women’s full blood donation event on Tuesday, city’s annual celebration of equality under the law.” Sept. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 offer and an excellent opportunity administrator in the Hollywood Women’s Equality Day on Sunday, Following the screening, a panel p.m. The police station that donates to help those in need,” McCraney Division’s community relations Aug. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the city discussion will be held on topics the most blood wins a free lunch. said. “LAPD has a long history of office, said personnel at the station council chambers. such as current efforts to pass the “Blood drives are particularly supporting blood drives and are hoping to take top honors this The day celebrates the optimism, Equal Rights Amendment. The important examples of community Wilshire Division is honored to year. tenacity and unrelenting spirit of panel, titled “We are the Change- partnership with the LAPD,” said host this important event. Once “Usually we have 30 or more people who worked to secure The Intersection of Movements,” Capt. Steven D. Lurie, of the again Wilshire Division and the people donate, and we are expect- women’s right to vote, and to illus- will be moderated by Caroline Hollywood Division. “By encour- community partner for the benefit ing a lot of them to participate,” trate how much can be achieved in a Heldman, survivor activist and aging folks to donate blood, and lit- of a worthy cause.” Beller said. “It comes down to help- democratic society by the collective #ERAnow director. The discussion erally save lives, we are helping the Last year’s competition garnered ing save lives.” efforts of citizens committed to will include panelists Rashad Beal, entire Hollywood community. By 156 units blood in total, with the Bauer added that she is optimistic political reform. of Peace Over Violence; Juana Rosa hosting this event at Hollywood Pacific Division winning by donat- the competition will surpass last The event includes a screening of Cavero, director of the California Station, we are showing this is not ing 39 units. The Wilshire/West year’s totals, and encouraged “Seeing Allred,” a documentary Coalition for Reproductive just a police station, but a commu- Traffic divisions won the previous everyone to donate. about the life and work of civil rights Freedom; Amanda Goad, the nity hub for service to all of year by donating 36 units, and a “One of the reasons we hold the attorney and women’s equality Audrey Irmas director of the Hollywood.” total of 147 units were collected blood drives in the summer around advocate Gloria Allred. The film LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Capt. Aaron McCraney, of the among all the West Bureau police Labor Day is that blood supplies will be introduced by co-director Justice Project at the ACLU of Wilshire Division, reiterated that stations. In 2015, the Hollywood drop because people are on vaca- and producer Sophie Sartain. Allred Southern California; and Jenny C. the blood donation competition is a Division won by donating 44 units, tion or have less time to donate,” will speak and answer questions Pizer, Law and Policy director of public service. and a total of 126 units were col- Bauer said. “The need for blood about the film and what actions she Lambda Legal. “Donating blood is one of the lected. never stops. Hopefully this year, the thinks should be taken now to pro- Attendees will also have the most precious gifts that one can Heather Beller, a civilian senior numbers will be stupendous.” tect women’s rights. opportunity to take action on efforts “The city has a longstanding com- to pass the Equal Rights mitment to advocating for and sup- Amendment, efforts to oppose the porting women, just like our fea- president’s nomination to the U.S. tured speaker, Gloria Allred,” West Supreme Court, and efforts to sup- Hollywood Mayor John J. Duran port voter education and participa- said. “Women’s Equality Day is not tion. just a celebration of the anniversary The West Hollywood Council of women’s right to vote, it’s also a Chambers are located at 625 N. San reminder that rights are under attack. Vicente Blvd. Admission is free, but In light of the sprit and passion of RSVPs are encouraged by calling our recent Women’s Marches, we (323)848-6823 or visiting whwom- must keep fighting to guard repro- ensequalityday2018.eventbrite.com. 4 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Man arrested after barricading himself in condo

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 57- year-old man who barricaded himself inside a condominium at 999 N. Doheny Drive on Aug. 21 in what police described as a land- lord-tenant dispute. Deputies went to the building around noon to investigate a report of a dispute between the building owner and tenant Cyrus Chady. When they went to Chady’s condo- photo courtesy of the LASD minium, deputies reported hearing Sheriff’s deputies helped residents evacuate from the building on gunshots and retreated. photo courtesy of the LASD Clark Street. The fire was determined to be accidental. The sheriff’s department’s Crisis The sheriff’s department’s Special Enforcement Bureau was called to a Negotiation Team and Special condominium building in West Hollywood on Tuesday following a land- Enforcement Bureau, which is the department’s SWAT team, was lord-tenant dispute. A resident involved was arrested after a five-and-a- summoned. Chady threw numerous half-hour standoff. household items out a window and First responders credited for off a second-floor balcony on to a deputies deployed tear gas, forced there were any gunshots,” he said. driveway below, including small their way inside and took Chady Bishop did not know how long boxes, a folding chair, suitcase, into custody. Chady had lived there, but said Sgt. Jeff Bishop, with the West deputies had been at the condo quick action in County,fighting with assistance fire from the broom and trash. He also barricad- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, said multiple times on disturbance calls. Beverly Hills Fire Department, ed himself inside the condo. After no gun was found inside the condo. Chady faces charges of making The Los Angeles County fire extinguished the flames in five and a half hours of attempting “We were unable to determine if criminal threats, he added. and sheriff’s departments have approximately 30 minutes. to persuade the man to surrender, determined that a fire that erupt- Although the blaze was primarily ed in a West Hollywood apart- contained to two units, two oth- murder for allegedly stabbing a vic- ment building on Aug. 16 was ers sustained significant damage. tim who lived in the neighborhood accidental. Representatives from the Transient arrested in Melrose stabbing and confronted her at a vacant resi- The blaze was reported at American Red Cross helped dis- was identified recently by detectives dence in the 7300 block of Waring approximately 8:23 p.m. at a placed tenants find temporary who conducted an extensive investi- Avenue. The vacant residence, two-story building in the 1200 places to stay. Investigators with A female transient wanted for gation into the June 30 stabbing. which did not belong to the victim, block of Clark Street, north of the the sheriff’s department’s arson allegedly stabbing a woman in the “They got a tip that she was in a was near Poinsettia Place, where a Sunset Strip. Deputies from the and explosive detail and the fire Melrose District in June was arrest- certain area downtown,” Det. homeless encampment was located West Hollywood Sheriff’s department determined the fire ed on Aug. 21 in the skid row area Garrett Breegle said. “Wilshire for months until the area was recent- Station arrived and went door to was started by an electrical prob- downtown. Division officers arrested her and ly cleared in July. The victim, who door to help evacuate approxi- lem. Vicky McCoy, 51, was taken into she was transported to the Wilshire was stabbed in the torso, was trans- mately 10 residents. Firefighters “It was caused by a lamp mal- custody around noon by officers station and booked.” ported to a hospital and treated for a arrived to find flames and smoke function,” Miller said. from the Wilshire Division. McCoy McCoy was booked for attempted non-life-threatening wound. emanating from the second floor. “The quick action by Los “Two units were fully Angeles County deputies and involved. The residents were not Los Angeles County Fire and at the location,” said Alexis Beverly Hills Fire personnel, Miller, Los Angeles County Fire while placing themselves in Department spokeswoman and harm’s way, undoubtedly saved firefighter. “There were no lives,” sheriff’s department injuries.” spokesman Armando Viera, Jr. Firefighters from Los Angeles said.

Police seek leads in hit-and-run The Los Angeles Police Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th Department on Aug. 20 asked for District, encouraged people to the public’s help in identifying a come forward with information driver involved in a fatal hit-and- about the crime. run that occurred on Aug. 10 at “The moment you decide not to approximately 5 a.m. at Third stop and alert the authorities and Street and Union Avenue. offer assistance to someone you The LAPD announced that sur- injured, then there are conse- veillance camera footage from the quences for that action,” O’Farrell crime can be viewed at lapdon- said. “I hope that someone with line.org and that a $50,000 reward information comes forward so that is being offered for information the Yu family can have some clo- leading to an arrest and conviction. sure.” The pedestrian, Byung Yu, 78, was The vehicle was described as a crossing south on Union Street in a gray Chevrolet Trailblazer. Anyone crosswalk when he was struck by a with information is urged to call vehicle traveling west on Third det. Moses Castillo, with the Street. The victim died from LAPD’s Central Traffic Division, injuries sustained in the collision. at (213)833-3713.

New leaders appointed to sheriff’s departmentThe L.A. County Sheriff oversight Civilian Evaluation board Team Program ad hoc Oversight Commission has elected committees. She has been the exec- new leadership. utive director of Peace Over Patricia Giggans has been elected Violence since 1985. to serve as chair, and Priscilla Ocen Ocen was appointed to the com- has been approved as vice chair. The mission in December 2016 and has commission works to increase served on ad hoc committees for transparency and trust between Bail Reform, Cannabis and the communities and the Los Angeles Unmanned Aircraft System County Sheriff’s Department. Program. She is a professor at Giggans was appointed to the Loyola Law School and teaches commission in December 2016 and criminal law, family law and a sem- has served on the Family Assistance inar on race, gender and the law. For and Communication and the Mental information, visit coc.lacounty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 August 23, 2018

Kevin de Leon addresses Hollywood Chamber n here in Hollywood, makes me The state senator is always feel good.” “In California, we traveling the state in his A San Diego native, de Leon has must be focused in an uphill climb against Feinstein, campaign to unseat who has held the seat since 1992. our resistance. Dianne Feinstein Her average lead in the polls is Resistance with approximately 20 percentage results, resistance points, according to RealClearPolitics. that we focus on Campaigning to unseat U.S. Sen. “They say Washington, D.C., is lifting each other Dianne Feinstein in this Hollywood for ugly people. So if I up, that we stand up November’s Senate race, state Sen. don’t make it across the finish line Kevin de Leon has traveled this November, you know why,” de for each other, for throughout California in a “corner Leon quipped. our health, for our to corner” tour making his case to The state senator has been telling planet, the air that voters. voters about his mother, who photo by Marlene Panoyan He returned home for one of his arrived in the U.S. with a third- we breathe and the latest stops, at Paramount Studios grade education from Mexico, water that we drink, “Homelessness in our great state end of the year. When Gubler took on Aug. 17, to deliver a state of the where she lived in a house with a is not a political issue,” de Leon over nearly 30 years ago, much of state address in front of the dirt floor and no indoor plumbing. for the rights of said. “It’s a humanitarian issue. It Hollywood was derelict. Hollywood Chamber of California, he said, made it possi- immigrants and impacts our neighbors, our fami- “There were a lot of folks who Commerce that covered his candi- ble for a woman with her modest working families.” lies, our friends, our businesses, abandoned Hollywood, didn’t want dacy, California’s role in “the resis- beginnings to have a son ascend to regardless of who they are and anything to do with Hollywood,” tance” against President Trump the state Legislature. -State Sen. Kevin de Leon where they come from.” de Leon said. “You had tourists and how to alleviate the homeless The state’s economy, the fifth (D-Los Angeles) A bill authored by de Leon, the from all over the country, from all crisis. largest in the world, has been pro- No Place Like Home Act of 2018, over the world who would come to “It’s been a whirlwind going up pelled in part by a growing number will be put to a vote this November. Hollywood, Hollywood Boulevard. and down the state of California,” of jobs in renewable energy. De because California is not afraid to If approved, it would authorize up And they would be shocked de Leon (D-Los Angeles) said. Leon’s campaign calls for a Green try new things,” he said. “We’re to $2 billion in existing funding for because they would say to them- “But for me, coming back home New Deal to continue that trend. not afraid to do anything within our permanent supportive housing for selves, or at least think to them- here in the city of Los Angeles, “We have been successful power to propel our state headlong homeless individuals affected by selves, ‘this is the Hollywood that into the future.” mental illness. we see in the movies, that we see in But with the state’s urban areas A prominent progressive voice television?’ beleaguered by homelessness and against the Trump administration, “Leron stayed dedicated and stagnant wages for many poor and de Leon said California’s stances committed, and during the course Cannabis bill dies in committee working class families, de Leon on climate change and trade should of 26 years he elevated the State Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D- The following bills authored acknowledged that the state’s econ- continue to align with the rest of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Van Nuys) expressed both by Hertzberg passed out of omy “is not working for every- world. to international stature, where delight and frustration about the Assembly Appropriations and one.” “In California, we must be everyone now is proud to call fate of several of his key mea- will be eligible for an Assembly “This economy is leaving many focused in our resistance,” he said. Hollywood their home.” sures at last week’s Assembly floor vote next week: folks behind,” he said. “And that “Resistance with results, resistance Support from Hollywood also Appropriations Committee sus- SB 10 would reform opportunity gap is increasing even that we focus on lifting each other helped launch de Leon’s career in pense file hearing. California’s money bail system more so.” up, that we stand up for each other, the Legislature, which began with Senate Bill 930, which regis- and replace the current pretrial On homelessness, he called Los for our health, for our planet, the air four years in the Assembly before tered support from over 30 busi- process that often forces people Angeles a “national embarrass- that we breathe and the water that his election to the Senate in 2014. ness groups, cannabis organiza- of modest means accused of ment.” The annual homeless count we drink, for the rights of immi- “I’m committed to working with tions, local jurisdictions and oth- minor crimes to remain in jail showed a slight decrease this year, grants and working families.” each and every one of you to keep ers, was one of Hertzberg’s most until a court can determine their but there are still an estimated Finally, de Leon paid tribute to Hollywood, Los Angeles and the talked about pieces of legislation innocence or guilt while the 53,195 homeless individuals in Hollywood Chamber of Commerce entire Golden State, the state that this year. It would have wealthy go free. L.A. County, including 31,516 in president and CEO Leron Gubler, we love, thriving in the spotlight addressed the public safety risk SB 237 allows commercial the city of Los Angeles. who will be stepping down at the for years to come,” he said. that legal cannabis companies and industrial customers to have face due to their cash-based a greater say in choosing their nature by allowing the creation electricity portfolio by signing of cannabis-limited charter banks contracts separate from their and credit unions. local utility, known as “direct “I was extremely disappointed access.” The bill, which would to learn that SB 930 was halted,” eliminate an existing cap on new Hertzberg said. “This is a serious direct access, encourages com- public safety issue that deserves petition and reduces prices for swift resolution. We’ve got bar- those customers. rels of cash buried all over the SB 1131 would authorize state, businesses being ran- incentives for industrial and sacked, and it’s clear that the fed- agricultural energy efficiency eral government won’t act. It’s a projects in order to meet shock to me that the state govern- statewide goals, and establish ment may not act this year either new timelines for the review of – especially after this bill passed these projects to verify energy through nearly every step with savings. bipartisan support and little to no For the complete list of bills, opposition.” visit senate.ca.gov/hertzberg.

Christine Jones appointed COO of Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation LLC. She has also served as CEO announced that Christine Jones of Great Hearts Academies, the has been appointed chief operat- largest provider of K-12 classical, ing officer effective immediately. liberal arts education in the nation. Jones will contribute to the “This is an exciting moment to strategic growth of the foundation join the team which has made through the development of new more of an impact on this cancer business opportunities and the than any other organization,” establishment of stronger corpo- Jones said. “I look forward to rate alliances. She will also over- leading the charge to expand our see its daily operations and initia- global research enterprise and tives to help the the organization defeat prostate cancer once and for achieve its mission to accelerate all.” research for better treatments and Throughout her career, Jones cures. has been at the forefront of the Jones is the former executive fight to make the internet better vice president, general counsel and safer for users, particularly and corporate secretary for Go children. Daddy Operating Company For information, visit pcf.org. 6 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills looking to add mid-block crosswalk Reps. react to verdicts in Cohen, at North Maple Drive post office Manafort cases on Tuesday n erenced a letter he co-authored in The Beverly Hills City Council Cohen served as the spring with Rep. Kathleen agreed to move forward with plans Trump’s attorney, and Rice (D-N.Y.) calling for an FBI to install a mid-block crosswalk investigation over the payments near the North Maple Drive post Manafort served as made by Cohen to adult film office to improve street safety. campaign manager actress Stormy Daniels and former Councilwoman Lili Bosse, who Playboy model Karen McDougal. called the situation “an emer- Former Trump campaign man- “There is more than sufficient gency,” said she spent an hour ager Paul Manafort was found evidence in the publicly available observing the street. She was guilty of tax evasion and bank reporting to establish a potential “shocked” at how many people jay- fraud, and lawyer Michael Cohen violation of federal election laws,” walked to the post office. pleaded guilty to eight charges the letter said. “We request that “This is something we need to including campaign finance viola- you open an investigation into do,” Bosse said. tions. whether any federal laws were A Beverly Hills resident, David “Despite numerous guilty ver- violated by Mr. Trump, his cam- Gingold, requested months ago that photo from Google Maps dicts from his inner circle, paign, and any individuals and the city install a mid-block cross- Council members and residents said they’ve seen people jaywalking President Trump continues to companies associated with the attack the special counsel’s inves- above described large monetary walk on Third Street, between across the street to get to the post office on North Maple Drive, leading Foothill Road and Maple Drive, tigation and is claiming that he is payments.” to the discussion about adding a crosswalk during the council’s study ‘totally allowed’ to be involved in next to the post office. session this week. “It is dangerous crossing there this investigation and could even ‘run it,’” Rep. Adam Schiff (D- without a crosswalk,” he said. said he’d prefer to hold off on a crosswalk there actually changes “We need to Gingold has been especially con- crosswalk pending further analysis. people’s behavior,” he said. Burbank) said in a statement. cerned about the lack of parking on Construction at 325 N. Maple Two residents in the area contact- “Cohen said that at Trump’s direc- take a stand the 9200 block of Third Street for Drive has been ongoing and is ed City Hall to express their oppo- tion, he paid two women to con- and demand people with disabilities near the scheduled for completion in mid- sition to the crosswalk, and one in ceal affairs they allegedly had with post office, located at 325 N. Maple September, according to city staff. favor. Another nearby property Trump. Congress do Drive, forcing them to walk down The building’s parking entrance, owner was open to it if “it is neces- “That should set off a whole everything in its the block to access the nearest which has been closed during con- sary for improved access and new set of alarms. This president power to protect crosswalk. struction, is tentatively scheduled to pedestrian safety.” thinks he is above the law and Beverly Hills resident Vera open next week. It will include 19 The cost for a mid-block cross- should be his own prosecutor, Special Counsel Markowitz was among the public parking spaces, including two walk with bulbouts, which extend judge, and jury. We need to take a Robert Mueller stand and demand Congress do commenters who supported the handicapped-accessible spaces in the sidewalk slightly into the street now, before it’s addition of a crosswalk. its underground parking garage. to narrow the crosswalk distance, is everything in its power to protect “It’s critical for the residents,” Elevator access to the building $166,800, according to city staff. A Special Counsel Robert Mueller too late.” she said. “I think it’s critical for lobby will also be available. mid-block raised crosswalk would now, before it’s too late.” In the Manafort case, jurors everyone who uses the post office.” Mayor Julian Gold said he’s be $160,900. -Rep. Adam Schiff found him guilty on eight charges Former Councilwoman Nancy watched people park and leave their City Manager Mahdi Aluzri said (D-Burbank) Krasne wrote to the council to sup- cars running as they dart across the city staff will return to the council but did not reach a verdict on 10 port the crosswalk. street to the post office and back. with design options. others. “This will now make it a safer He said he is “skeptical” about the Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) ref- environment and legal to cross,” effect a mid-block crosswalk would she said. have. Councilman Lester Friedman “I will be surprised if putting a

L.A. joins 23 states, counties and cities opposing Trump EPA plan Los Angeles joined a 23-mem- “From catastrophic wildfires ber coalition of states, counties burning across California to dev- and cities in calling on acting astating flooding on the East Environmental Protection Agency Coast, climate change is upon us. Administrator Andrew Wheeler to On this and other crucial issues, so withdraw his predecessor’s much is riding on the EPA’s ability “harmful and deeply flawed” pro- to use the best science and most- posal to censor science at the supported information as it makes agency. fateful decisions affecting all of The call is part of detailed legal us. Future generations are count- and technical comments submit- ing on us to protect the world they ted by the coalition on former will inherit. This proposal is a EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s giant step backwards.” proposed “Strengthening In the comments, the coalition Transparency in Regulatory argues that the EPA is legally pro- Science” rule. hibited from adopting the pro- The proposed rule would posed rule because it directly con- exclude from EPA decision mak- flicts with statutory requirements ing any scientific studies, models regarding the EPA’s consideration and other important information of scientific information. No fed- that have been validated by peer eral environmental statute directly review simply because not all allows or suggests that the EPA underlying data are available to can ignore the “latest” or “best” or the public. “appropriately designed and con- The coalition charges that, in ducted” scientific studies whenev- addition to making “little sense as er the underlying data are not pub- a matter of science,” the proposal lic. is “arbitrary and capricious, vio- As prominent scientific organi- lates controlling federal law and zations have noted, peer review of contains clear errors in reason- scientific evidence is routinely ing.” The coalition affirms that performed despite the underlying they stand ready to pursue legal data not being publicly available, remedies should EPA persist in as there are often very good rea- this misguided effort. sons – such as the protection of “This so-called ‘transparency’ personal privacy and confidential- rule is yet another Trump adminis- ity, and proprietary interests and tration effort to silence voices that property rights – why some get in the way – this time, of the research data simply cannot be administration’s relentless attacks made fully available. on environmental and public For information, visit health protections,” said Mike ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/multi- Feuer, Los Angeles city attorney. state_comments.pdf. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 23, 2018

Beverly Hills police announce Citizens Academy grads The Beverly Hills Police Department has announced the 23 graduates of the 2018 Citizens Academy. During the 10-week academy, participants complete over 40 hours of instruction in police operations, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, defensive tactics, courtroom proce- dures and even firearms training. The Beverly Hills Police Department said it values its rela- tionship with the community. The Citizens Academy program is a forum for officers to engage with the community and provide education about law enforcement operations. The Department plans to run the next Citizens Academy in 2019. photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Police Department

L.A. County Dept. of Public Health encourages photo courtesy of GIFT children to stay up to date on immunizations The Los Angeles County “As parents, you work hard to young to be fully immunized and GIFT, Bloom partnering to Department of Public Health is guard your children against people with weakened immune encouraging children and young everything. One sure way to pro- systems due to cancer or other adults to protect themselves by tect your children and your fam- health conditions.” help low-income students gettingimmunizations to protect ily is by immunizing them All students, parents, faculty GIFT, a nonprofit organization The children come from diverse them from 16 serious and poten- against serious diseases,” said and staff are encouraged to get working to prevent human traffick- backgrounds, and 83 percent quali- tially life-threatening diseases as Muntu Davis, Los Angeles an annual, seasonal flu immu- ing with services for at-risk chil- fy for free or reduced lunch pro- they head back to school. County health officer. nization. Many insurance plans dren, is hosting a community grams. Many of them go to school Back to school coincides with “Preventing communicable dis- will cover immunizations at no- resource fair on Aug. 25 from 10 with empty backpacks because their National Immunization eases in children benefits every- cost to the patient. For referrals a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yucca Community families can’t afford to purchase Awareness Month, and the one. When children are not to no-cost or low-cost immuniza- Center in Hollywood. school supplies. GIFT is accepting department encourages parents to immunized, they are at increased tions, and information about The event, in collaboration with donations for the event on its web- make sure their children are up to risk for diseases and can also school immunization require- Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- site. date on their required immuniza- spread diseases to others in their ments, call 211 or visit the Public Santa Monica), is expected to draw Yucca Community Center is tions, including ones for pertussis classrooms and community – Health website: approximately 250 children from located at 6671 Yucca St. For infor- (whooping cough) and measles. including babies who are too publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip. low-income families. mation, visit giftorg.us. 8 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Supervisors look to adopt Good WeHo releases homeless demographics survey Sixty respondents from West Food Purchasing standards Hollywood homeless population Los Angeles County Supervisor food sources that are healthy, local- participated in the city’s 2018 Janice Hahn wants to make Los ly grown, and sustainable. homeless demographic survey Angeles County the largest county “All communities deserve access results. in the nation to adopt the Good to good food, grown with respect The annual countywide home- Food Purchasing Policy, thereby for people and the planet. The Good less count tallied 100 unsheltered lending the county’s purchasing Food Purchasing Policy puts gov- homeless individuals in the city of power to support a local, sustain- ernment food dollars to work by West Hollywood. able, healthy and humane food sys- investing in healthy, local food The average age of the homeless tem. options produced in a fair and sus- population in West Hollywood is The Board of Supervisors voted tainable way. This policy creates 44.7, individuals surveyed were last week to support a plan authored new market opportunities across more likely to identify as transgen- by Hahn and co-authored by our region while fighting hunger der and 40 percent identified as Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas to and unequal access to healthy food gay, lesbian or bisexual. examine the feasibility of imple- that we see in underserved commu- In last year’s survey, 18.2 percent of respondents said they have menting a Good Food Purchasing nities,” said Clare Fox, executive Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo HIV-related illness, compared to Policy for all county departments director of the Los Angeles Food The countywide homeless count showed a slight drop in the total and implementing a pilot program Policy Council. 8.3 percent this year. The city cred- number of homeless. with at least one county depart- “Public Health continues to view its the improvement to HIV-specif- ment. GFPP as an innovative strategy to ic street outreach and the continued “Our budgets reflect our values encourage and leverage institu- implementation of its HIV Zero tion or foreclosure as their reasons substance abuse or disability and we should use L.A. County’s tions’ purchasing power to procure initiative. for homelessness. Medical reasons, remained similar in 2018 com- massive purchasing power to sup- local, sustainable, nutritious, fair West Hollywood’s homeless physical disability and illness were pared to 2017. port a principled food system that and humanely produced foods, population continues to have a reported less frequently in 2018 The complete results of the sur- gives back to our local economy” while investing in the regional food higher rate of domestic violence, than in 2017. Other reasons, vey will be presented to the city’s Hahn said. “This is about more than system,” said Barbara Ferrer, direc- and a high percentage of them including conflicts with family or homeless collaborative and just food – this is about using food tor of the L.A. County Department identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual. household members, having no HIV/substance abuse treatment as a tool to invest in good local of Public Health. “We support the Respondents this year reported friends or family available, kicked providers for input, feedback and jobs, environmental sustainability broad framework of GFPP as a goal significant increases in unemploy- out of their homes due to sexual suggestions on how this informa- and the health of our children.” of the county, and a feasibility ment or financial reasons, uninhab- orientation or gender identification, tion will inform their street out- The Good Food Purchasing assessment on the readiness of itable living conditions, and evic- aged out of foster care, problematic reach work. Policy is a commitment by a food county departments is a critical ini- serving institution to improve the tial step.” regional food system by implementing purchasing standards in five “key value” categories: local “Our budgets Coalition wants 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 economies, environmental sustain- A diverse group of sustainable we’re focused on how to best sup- for an equitable clean energy tran- ability, valued workforce, animal reflect our business, environmental and com- port that vision, and keep our city sition that prioritizes L.A.’s front- welfare and nutrition. values and we munity organizations announced on track to meet our clean energy line communities who have histor- “Expanding healthy food options should use L.A. the launch of a new coalition to goals with a focus on just transi- ically endured the burden of fossil within our county facilities is about help Los Angeles fulfill its com- tion and equity.” fuels. putting into practice what we County’s massive mitment to use 100 percent renew- The coalition brings together “Equity is at the heart of our preach,” Ridley-Thomas said. “Our purchasing power able energy. leading voices from environmental work,” said Veronica Padilla, county should be a model for how The Los Angeles Clean Energy justice, clean technology, environ- executive director of Pacoima workplaces can lead the charge in to support a Coalition will advance policies mental sustainability and frontline Beautiful. “We believe that L.A.’s promoting a more healthy society.” principled food and programs that expand access communities. Founding coalition clean energy transition must be an The county purchases 37 million system that gives to renewable energy and curb the members include Communities for equitable process that puts front- snacks and meals a year for youth use of fossil fuels in order to help a Better Environment, line communities front and center. lunch programs, senior meal ser- back to our local L.A. achieve 100 percent by 2040. Earthjustice, Environment We support programs that expand vices, food at L.A. County jails, as economy.” “Our city’s leaders have set a California, Global Green USA, access to clean energy to all well as for staff cafeterias. By bold vision for L.A.’s clean energy GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angelenos by ensuring that clean implementing a Good Food -Janice Hahn, future,” said Bahram Fazeli, direc- Angeles, the Los Angeles energy projects, investments, Purchasing Policy, the county could Los Angeles County tor of research and policy at Business Council, Pacoima infrastructure and jobs prioritize drastically influence the local food supervisor Communities for a Better Beautiful and the Sierra Club. communities who need it the system as a whole by supporting Environment. “As a coalition, The coalition will also advocate most.”

Temple Beth Zion

High Holiday2018 / 5778-5779 Service Conducted by Rabbi Moshe Halfon

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sun., Sept. 9 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Mon., Sept. 10 - 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Tues., Sept. 11 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Shabbat Shuvah Service Sat., Sept. 15 9:30 a.m. -Noon Kol-Nidre Tues., Sept. 18 - 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Yom Kippur Wed., Sept. 19- 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Yizkor Service approximately 11:30 a.m. More Events for the Whole Family! Membership and Seats Available 5555 West Olympic Blvd. • Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323)933-9136 • www.tbzla.org Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 August 23, 2018

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Metro offers Council celebrates Leonard PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the fol- updates on Bernstein’s 100th birthday lowing item:

LOCATIONS: 8500 SUNSET BOULEVARD subway – WEST TOWER, project West Hollywood, California. The Los Angeles County REQUEST: Appeal of a Planning Commission Metropolitan Transportation decision to uphold Zoning Int er- Authority is providing updates pretation 17-0001 and de novo about construction along Wilshire hearing for City Council consider- Boulevard for the Purple Line ation and decision whether mar- Extension subway project. ket-rate dwelling units located in A meeting on the the West Tower of 8500 Sunset Wilshire/Rodeo and Century Boulevard, West Hollywood (a) City/Constellation stations – part of are being used as a “hotel”, (b) Phase 2 of the project – will be held are not being rented on a “long- this evening, Aug. 23, from 6:30 to photo courtesy of the 5th District Council Office term basis” and/or (c) are not 8 p.m., in Conference Room A on Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, led a celebration on Aug. 21 at being used as approved, in con- Concourse Level D at Century City Hall for composer Leonard Bernstein, who would have turned 100 travention of the West Hollywood Park Towers, 2029 Century Park this coming Saturday, Aug. 25. Zoning Ordinance, the applicable East. Advanced utility relocation, Bernstein died in 1990 at the age of 72. He is known for compositions demolition and closures will be dis- development agreement and proj- such as “Prelude, Fugue and Riffs” for solo clarinet and jazz ensemble ect entitlements. The item was cussed. (1949); “Serenade” for violin, strings and percussion, (1954); Through mid-October, Metro continued from the July 9, 2018 “Symphonic Dances” from “West Side Story,” (1960); “Chichester City Council special meeting. will be conducting pre-tunneling Psalms” for chorus, boy soprano and orchestra (1965); “MASS: A excavation work in the area near Theater Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers” (1971); “Songfest,” a PERMIT(S): Wilshire and Crenshaw boule- song cycle for six singers and orchestra (1977); “ Missa Brevis” for Appeal of Zoning Ordinance Inter- vards. The work will be conducted singers and percussion (1988); “Thirteen Anniversaries” for solo piano pretation, and any other required from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., outside of (1988); and “Concerto for Orchestra” (1989). permits. weekday rush-hour traffic periods, Koretz (third from right) presented a proclamation to representatives of and traffic control measures will be the Leonard Bernstein office in New York City, an educational resource APPELLANT(S): Korman Communities implemented. center focusing on Bernstein’s legacy, as well as the Grammy Museum Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard and the Skirball Cultural Center. The Leonard Bernstein centennial is TIME/PLACE Tuesday, September 4, 2018 will be reduced to two lanes being celebrated on six continents with over 3,000 performances of his OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. between Lorraine Boulevard and works being performed in places as remote as Jakarta. In Los Angeles, West Hollywood Park Public Norton Avenue. Westbound dozens of performances have been held since the Bernstein centennial Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Meeting Room – celebration began last fall. They include concerts by the Los Angeles Council Chambers to one lane between Van Ness Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, Avenue and Lorraine Boulevard. 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard as well as performances by LA Opera and events at the Skirball Cultural West Hollywood, CA 90069 Left turns on Wilshire will be Center, which is presenting “Leonard Bernstein at 100,” a celebration of restricted at Norton and Bronson the composer’s life and work running through Sept. 2. Avenues. Access to driveways, res- ZONES: SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) idences and businesses will be maintained at all times unless Boulevard during non-rush hour focus on the Wilshire/La Cienega ENVIRONMENTAL advance notice is provided. times from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 8 and Wilshire/Rodeo subway sta- STATUS: Categorically exempt from the Additional work is ongoing in p.m. to 10 p.m. tions. provisions of the California Envi- the construction staging areas near The next general meeting on Members of the public with ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Sections 1 and 2 of the subway pro- questions or concerns about Purple pursuant to Section §15061(b)(3) Avenue, where tunneling is expect- ject will be held on Wednesday, Line Extension construction work (Review for Exemption) ed to begin as soon as September. Sept. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the can call the 24-hour project hotline Twin tunnel boring machines are second floor Municipal Gallery at at (213)922-6934, or email the pro- The staff report will be available on Thursday, August being assembled, and hauling, Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. ject team at 30, 2018, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the deliveries and concrete work is Rexford Drive. The meeting will [email protected]. ongoing near Wilshire/La Brea. W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line Purple Line Extension work is at www.weho.org also ongoing at many other sites along Wilshire Boulevard. Near IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- Wilshire Boulevard and Western ited to raising only those issues you or someone else Avenue, excavation and utility work raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or is being conducted. Westbound in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- Wilshire Boulevard will be intermit- lywood City Council, via the Planning and Development tently reduced to one lane between Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Western Avenue and Manhattan Place, and northbound Manhattan To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of Place is closed at Wilshire 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available Boulevard, Monday through Friday, for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assis- from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the The north side of Wilshire hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request Boulevard sidewalk is closed between Manhattan Place and in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 Western Avenue, in front of the at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line construction staging yard. Access for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. to businesses is maintained and a pedestrian detour has been Special meeting related accomm odations (e.g., trans- installed. portation) may be provided upon written request to the Excavation and dirt hauling is Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meet- continuing near Wilshire ing. For information on public transportation, call 1-323- Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net Ogden Drive will be closed intermittently Monday through Friday, ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., to support Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. hauling. Additionally, excavation, jet For further information contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, grouting and dirt hauling continues Senior Planner, in the Planning and Development Services from the construction staging yards at Wilshire and La Cienega boule- Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: vards and Wilshire Boulevard and [email protected] Stanley Drive. Excavation work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Wilshire Boulevard will Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для be intermittently reduced to one дополнительной информации на русском lane in each direction between языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Carson Road and La Cienega 10 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Jennifer Garner receives star on Walk of Fame The Hollywood Chamber of and collect her star and we are proud tasting, most nutritious, and highest Commerce awarded actress Jennifer to welcome her to the Hollywood quality food using sustainable meth- Garner with the 2,641st star on the Walk of Fame.” ods. Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. Leron Gubler, president and CEO Garner is also a dedicated philan- 20. of the Hollywood Chamber of thropist and serves as a trustee and The star is dedicated in the cate- Commerce, unveiled the star with artist ambassador for Save the gory of Motion Pictures at 6920 actors Judy Greer and Steve Carell. Children, and brought the organiza- Hollywood Blvd. in front of the new Garner’s acting credits include the tion’s early childhood education and Miniso store. award-winning “Juno” and “Dallas school-age literacy programs to her “Jennifer Garner is an actress that Buyers Club” opposite Matthew home state of West Virginia. Over can show different aspects of her McConaughey and Jared Leto as the past decade, she has advocated personality with her acting,” said well as hits such as “13 Going on on Capitol Hill on behalf of Save the Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk 30,” “Love Simon,” “Miracles From Children and traveled the country to of Fame ceremonies. “She has Heaven,” “Catch Me If You Can” see the effects of poverty firsthand. played a variety of characters that and “Pearl Harbor.” Garner has also served as a run the gamut. From a CIA agent, a In addition to her career in both spokesperson for Capital One and mom and a young girl coming of age film and television, Garner recently their Venture Card since 2014 and is and much more. She can do it all! co-founded the organic food compa- also the brand ambassador for skin Her fans from around the world ny Once Upon a Farm, with a goal care brand Neutrogena. photo by Marlene Panoyan have been waiting for her to come of providing children with the best

photo by Marlene Panoyan

Fans honor Aretha Franklin onThe Hollywood Chamber of Boulevardof the singer. Commerce placed a wreath at the “Pink’s was asked to serve Pink’s site of singer Aretha Franklin’s Hot Dogs at Aretha’s birthday party Hollywood Walk of Fame star fol- in Detroit a few years ago,” Richard lowing her death on Aug. 16. Fans and Gloria Pink and Beverly Pink- have also placed their own memen- Wolfe said. “Just to be sure it went tos around her star, located near the right we flew a staff member to intersection of Hollywood Detroit to cook and serve the hot Boulevard and Orange Street. dogs at her party. Ms. Franklin Franklin, 76, began singing called us personally to thank us. gospel music at New Bethel Baptist Also when Ms. Franklin did a con- Church in Detroit as a child. She cert at Nokia, she wore a Pink’s began her solo career in 1960 at 18, visor along with her evening gown and by the end of the decade the last half of the show to thank us became known as “The Queen of for making her birthday special and Soul.” Her best-known songs actually handed out Pink’s hot dogs include “Respect,” “Chain of to the audience. We served her crew Fools,” “Think” and “(You Make and friends after the show. We loved Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” her generous spirit and kindness.” Her decades-long career included A memorial service was held on chart-topping singles and perfor- Aug. 19 at New Bethel Baptist mances around the world, including Church, where her father was a for U.S. presidents and other digni- minister when she started singing taries. there, to be followed by a private The owners of Pink’s Hot Dogs, funeral on Aug. 31. where a banner hung in Franklin’s Franklin received the 1,1711th memory, shared a personal memory star on the Walk of Fame in 1979.

Producers Guild creates new accoladesThe Producers Guild for of America long-form announced its creationtelevision of two separate accolades in the field of long-form television, both of which will be presented on stage at the 2019 Producers Guild Awards. The former David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer in Long- Form Television has been renamed The David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited Series Television, while a new award has been created to separately acknowledge distinguished work with The Award for Outstanding Producer of Streamed or Televised Movies. The 2019 Producers Guild Awards takes place Saturday, Jan. 19, at The Beverly Hilton. For information, including eligibility requirements, visit producersguil- dawards.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 August 23, 2018

lope, secrecy sleeve and an “I ing the California Voting System Voted” sticker. No postage will be Standards. required on the return envelopes. The newly designed vote by mail NewCalifornia vote Secretary by of State mail Alex tionsystem administration, will security be and readywith using for its election newly redesigned As part of the certification program is the first step in imple- Padilla on Aug. 21 certified Los transparency,” Padilla said. “Los vote by mail ballots for the Nov. 6 process, the system went through menting a more accessible and con- Angeles County’s Voting Solutions Angeles County’s VSAP vote tally general election. The Los Angeles rigorous functional and security venient system. To learn more for All People Tally Version 1.0, system is now California’s first cer- County Registrar-Recorder/County testing conducted by the secretary about further changes to the system making it the first publicly owned, tified election system to use open- Clerk’s office will begin issuing the of state’s staff and a certified voting anticipated in 2020 through the open-source election tally system source technology. This publicly- newly redesigned vote by mail system test lab. The testing ensured Voter’s Choice Act, visit voter- certified under the California voting owned technology represents a sig- packets on Oct. 9. The packets will the system’s compliance with schoice.sos.ca.gov and systems standards. nificant step in the future of elec- include a new ballot, return enve- California and federal laws, includ- vsap.lavote.net. “With security on the minds of tions in California and across the elections officials and the public, country.” open-source technology has the The certification allows Los potential to further modernize elec- Angeles County to move forward CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Letters to the Editor PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

istry will prevail. That will help NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold Beverly Hills should us nab the bad actor landlords who for too long weren’t held a Public Hearing to consider the following item: offer more protection accountable to the law. for renters LOCATIONS:CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California Re “Apartment Association Mark Elliot Renters Alliance files lawsuit against Beverly REQUEST: The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Hills over RSO,” Aug. 16 issue Crime in WeHo West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance updating standards for Thank you for Luke Harold’s allowable rooftop projections. continuing attention to [the] cri- generates sis of rental housing affordability PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. and availability in Southern concern California. Unfortunately, our Re “Possible street racing legislators in Sacramento have leads to hit-and-run in WeHo,” APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood taken little notice. It’s up to ten- Aug. 16 issue ants to make change locally. TIME/PLACE Thursday, September 6, 2018 That’s why we are working to No one can continue to legiti- OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. better protect families who rent mately say the sheriffs are doing housing in Beverly Hills. a wonderful job while there is so West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Our alliance marshals the much criminal behavior taking Council Chambers available data, and we collect on- place all around us, practically 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard the-ground examples of malfea- 24/7, which is not properly dealt West Hollywood, CA 90069 sance to support solid arguments with. for progressive change. We A street melee, practically a invite all tenants and landlords to riot, on Robertson Boulevard ZONES: All Zoning Districts, Citywide join us to reform our outmoded near the Abbey, fist fights, per- rent stabilization law. That dis- sonal assaults, smashed wind- ENVIRONMENTAL cussion will continue through shields, no suspects apprehend- STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California two more community dialogues ed, although only a block from and will culminate in City the sheriff’s station. Dangerous Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 Council action this fall. street racing on Sunset and San (Review for Exemption). Some property owners take a Vicente, almost killing an inno- different tack. Ideologues, led by cent pedestrian in a crosswalk, the leadership of Apartment no suspects apprehended. Cars, The staff report will be available on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at City Hall, 8300 Owners of Greater Los Angeles, homes and businesses broken are doubling-down on their into at various times of the day Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on- failed strategy to take down our and night. Suspects rarely appre- line at www.weho.org rent stabilization program. “End hended. it, don’t mend it,” is their philos- An increasing influx of the IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those ophy. homeless, mostly mentally ill AAGLA last fall tapped a and/or seriously addicted to issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or stand-in plaintiff to sue our city drugs and alcohol, who too often in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning in superior court. Their objec- pose a danger to innocent pedes- Commission, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, tive: to invalidate the new rental trians and bystanders with the Public Hearing. unit registry. They lost when the vicious verbal assaults and judge gave the OK to implement increasingly, violent physical it. Why? Because every rent con- assaults. I’m not aware of any To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening trol city uses a registry to certify intervention by a sheriff in any of Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special rents in keeping with state law these assaults by the homeless, assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you governing rent control cities. nor do I know anyone who has. must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848- Now, the gang is literally mak- Several years ago, an innocent ing a federal case out of it. In a man was attacked and practically 6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing lawsuit recently filed in U.S. beaten to death right in front of impaired is (323) 848-6496. District Court, AAGLA, with the sheriff’s station. If they are stand-in plaintiff, accuses not going to be personally pre- Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided Beverly Hills of abuses under sent as a deterrent to crime on the color of authority. Does “under streets, can’t there be at least upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meet- color of authority” sound famil- some surveillance cameras ing. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) iar? It should: it is the federal installed that may help appre- or go to www.metro.net civil rights statute often invoked hend some of these criminals and to prosecute police brutality. protect the innocent? It keeps ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express Self-victimization is not new getting worse, and will continue to AAGLA. Landlords are an to do so if not properly dealt with their opinion in this matter. oppressed class, of course, and by those responsible. bloviation about persecution is I don’t know where all these For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner, in the Planning standard issue. Tying our city up sheriffs and their vehicles hang and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: in needless and baseless litiga- out all day and all night, but they tion goes a step beyond, howev- are certainly not a very visible [email protected] er, because it consumes city public presence. I would think resources that would, in our that in this small city of under Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk view, be better spent protecting two square miles, law enforce- 7,700 households that rent apartment could easily constantly ments in the city. patrol border to border at all In the end, the AAGLA’s mis- hours of the day and night. Car Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- adventure in the federal courts 54, where are you? will fail on the suit’s specious тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- civil rights claims and references Woody McBreairty 6826. to irrelevant case law. The reg- West Hollywood 12 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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isn’t a spicy burn, overpowering the restaurant’s dishes – rather it adds a mild kick and complexity Pleasing Tunisian cuisine to the bread, meat, omelets and vegetables that it tops. ith Pico Boulevard’s I kicked off my meal with Harissa, chef and owner Cohen at Harissa with the Alain Cohen’s aim is Tunisian-style breik à l’oeuf et au simple – he wants Southern thon, which, with its crispy crust, WCalifornians to experience the looks similar to a large crêpe or underrated, yet delectable and quesadilla. Taking a bite of the kosher Tunisian cuisine. samosa-like pastry in the middle, I “My goal is to bring delicious discovered a warm soft-cooked food to young Jews and egg, dripping with yolk, as well as Angelenos,” Cohen said. “Right savory tuna, parsley and capers. now they see incredible food pho- By Jill Weinlein To follow, a plate of fricassee tos on Instagram, yet due to reli- mini Tunisian sandwiches arrived gious culinary restrictions, feel filled with olive oil-enhanced deprived. I’m recreating those ingredients that are approved by tuna, chopped potato, sliced hard- dishes at Harissa for everyone, rabbis. It’s complicated.” boiled egg, preserved lemons, including those who choose a Yet, despite those barriers, olives and capers. To top it off, the kosher diet, to enjoy. Cohen has found incredible suc- bread was dressed with harissa. “Cooking kosher is a balancing cess in his dishes. His restaurant, To sample Cohen’s cured meats, act,” Cohen added. “You can’t use named after the North African red try the street eats sampler and the dairy, milk, cream, shrimp or pepper sauce, features his moth- kosher charcuterie board. They pork. It’s like you are cooking er’s harissa recipe, made with red pair nicely with his famous chal- with one hand behind your back. peppers, garlic, salt, and a little lah bread and, of course, his haris- photo courtesy of Harissa You can only cook with kosher olive oil and lemon. The paste sa. I also tried out the chicken pâté Niçcoise salad is deconstructed, fresh and delicious. to spread on the bread as well. Made with cognac, it’s smooth, creamy, savory and slightly sweet. packed dishes, including versions gluten-free dietary restrictions, Next, we enjoyed a plate of made with trout and tilapia. Cohen offers cauliflower cous- roasted cauliflower with tahini A platter of grilled meat called cous, quinoa and gluten-free sand- sauce, a tasty dish inspired by grillade royale also arrived to our wich bread. For vegetarians, Cohen’s dining experience at the table, featuring grilled steak, lamb Cohen makes a grilled tofu steak Venice restaurant Gjelina. He also shoulder, chicken, mergeuz for plant-based protein. makes artichoke beignets with sausage and seasoned sweet- We finished with glasses of artichoke hearts dusted in flour, breads. As Cohen shared with me, slightly sweet mint tea, macarons egg and oil. Like many other North African kings would feast and cakes. The macarons are not Tunisian dishes, these beignets are on a similar meal. The juicy steak the traditional French pastry, but twice cooked – fried first in oil is lean, grass-fed rib-eye beef and more of a country version filled and then stewed until they are soft served with crispy fries. with a pleasing pistachio paste. and tender. They are exquisite Cohen makes a slightly sweet Cohen also served us his golden when dipped in harissa. and tart chicken lemon couscous harissa cake, a traditional orange Tunisian tajines are traditional for a modern twist on a classic tra- blossom-soaked cake with ice North African stews served with ditional Moroccan chicken dish. cream. Try the hazelnut torte as photo courtesy of Harissa couscous, and a choice of beef, The dish features turmeric and a well, made with Cohen’s own lamb or chicken. Cohen addition- handful of golden raisins to bal- kosher Nutella. Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce evokes flavors of Tunisia. ally adds meatballs to these spice- ance the acidity of the lemon, and Take a culinary journey with goes well with harissa too. Other Alain Cohen for flavorful healthy writer Carolina Miranda as well as Guelaguetza; Sang Yoon, chef and couscous dishes include short rib cuisine that appeals to everyone. Mark Gold, Gold’s brother and proprietor of Lukshon; and com- beef bourguignon, and a lamb Harissa serves lunch, dinner, deli stew with prunes and toasted takeaway, Sunday barbecue and a FromRestaurant page 12 News UCLA associate vice chancellor for poser Carl Stone. KCRW’s environment and sustainability; Anthony Valadez will provide almonds. Shabbat menu. $$ 8914 W. Pico Evan Kleiman, of KCRW’s “Good tunes for Angelenos enjoying some Since some of his guests have Blvd., (310)858-1920. serve up a specialty cocktail with Food”; Laura Gabbert, producer of L.A.’s favorite food trucks. At Soju tequila, passion fruit lemon- and director of “City of Gold”; 7:30 p.m., there will be a screening ade and blood orange purée float Councilman José Huizar, 14th of favorite and never-before-seen for $7. This refreshing drink pairs District; Michael Cimarusti, chef moments from “City of Gold,” the perfectly with a Thai lobster roll or and co-owner of Providence; Bricia documentary about Gold. 200 N. seafood paella. Sip as magicians Lopez, co-proprietor at Spring St. perform illusions and tarot card readings for the perfect Saturday night. 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213)628-3400.

The Lexus Grand Tasting at the Barker Hangar n Saturday, Aug. 25, and Sunday, Aug. 26, meet more Othan 25 celebrity chefs and enjoy delicious tastings and pours from 200 wines at the Barker Hangar. This L.A. Food & Wine Festival event will feature book signings and photo opportunities with some of the biggest celebrity chefs, including Curtis Stone, Michelle Bernstein and Alex Seidel. General admission tickets offer access from noon to 3 p.m., and are $175 each. VIP tickets allow entrance at 11:30 a.m., and are $225 per person. 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, (855)433-5239.

Community tribute to Jonathan Gold n Sunday, Aug. 26, a free public tribute to the late Los OAngeles Times food critic will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall. The event will feature L.A. Times staff 14 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

900 block of Palm. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 6600 block of 5900 block of Colgate. An unknown suspect committed a W. Fifth at 1 p.m. petty theft in the 7100 block of Aug. 15 P OLICE B LOTTER Santa Monica at 10 p.m. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 200 block of N. Larchmont. committed a burglary in the 100 The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Aug. 14 block of N. Larchmont. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 4 and Aug. 18. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- committed a grand theft in the 600 petty theft in the 700 block of Vine An unknown suspect committed a ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los block of San Vicente. at 6:20 p.m. burglary in the 5100 block of Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Maplewood at 2:30 a.m. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect committed a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. burglary in the 8700 block of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 8 p.m. 500 block of N. Windsor. committed a petty theft in the 6200 grand theft in the 200 block of N. block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Hills Police Canon Drive at 2:30 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near grand theft in the 700 block of S. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Department Lucerne at 10:15 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown female the corner of East Holloway and tim in the 5100 block of Beverly at Sunset. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 suspect committed a grand theft in the 9500 block of Olympic Aug. 12 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:14 a.m., an unknown male Boulevard. Aug. 15 At 9:05 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the suspect committed a burglary in committed a petty theft in the 5700 100 block of N. Orlando. the 8700 block of Wilshire At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 11 block of Hollywood. Boulevard. assaulted a victim in the 9000 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown male suspect com- block of Sunset. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- vehicle parked in the 100 block of An unknown male suspect committed a burglary in the 9600 block ing a domestic violence incident N. Croft at 8 p.m. mitted a grand theft in the 200 of Wilshire Boulevard at 12:27 An unknown suspect burglarized a near the corner of Highland and block of N. Crescent Drive at p.m. The suspect was approxi- vehicle parked in the 8700 block of Sixth at noon. At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect 10:56 a.m. mately 54 years old, 5 feet 9 inch- Sunset at 7 p.m. robbed a victim in the 7200 block es tall and 164 pounds. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect of Cole. Aug. 6 Aug. 16 committed a grand theft near the At 10 p.m., an unknown male sus- corner of Hollywood and An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim near the At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect At noon, two unknown male sus- McCadden. petty theft in the 1300 block of corner of South Crescent Drive committed a petty theft in the 9000 pects committed identity theft in Cole at 10:32 p.m. and Wilshire Boulevard. The sus- block of Dicks. the 200 block of Rodeo Drive. One An unknown suspect committed a pect was approximately 31 years suspect was approximately 29 petty theft near the corner of old, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 190 An unknown suspect committed a years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and Orange and Hollywood at 4:15 pounds. petty theft in the 8600 block of 200 pounds, while the other was p.m. approximately 24 years old, 5 feet Santa Monica at 7 p.m. WHAT IS A 10 inches tall and 150 pounds. Aug. 12 At 10:23 p.m., an unknown sus- Aug. 13 REVOCABLE An unknown male suspect com- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim near the At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect mitted a grand theft in the 300 committed a burglary in the 8300 corner of Clark and Sunset. TRUST? committed a grand theft in the block of N. Rodeo Drive at 2:17 block of Wilshire Boulevard. This week’s column will begin a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 5900 block of Sunset. p.m. The suspect was approxi- two-part series on the use of mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 An unknown female suspect com- cle parked in the 8400 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a pounds. mitted a grand theft in the 300 Santa Monica at 11:27 p.m. Revocable Trusts (Living Trusts). vehicle parked in the 6500 block of block of N. Crescent Drive at 1:10 Yucca at 8 a.m. A revocable trust (sometimes Aug. 7 a.m. The suspect was approxi- Aug. 17 mately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 220 referred to as a “living trust”) is a At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:45 a.m., an unknown male pounds. At 1:22 a.m., an unknown suspect written agreement between the burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a burglary in the 800 suspect robbed a victim near the block of N. Genesee. person creating the trust and the corner of Clifton Way and N. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown female 9100 block of Sunset. suspect assaulted a victim in the person creating the trust and the Willaman Drive. The suspect was An unknown suspect committed a 400 block of S. Maple Drive. The An unknown suspect assaulted a approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall burglary in the 800 block of person named to manage the suspect was approximately 42 victim in the 1200 block of La Brea and 160 pounds. Cherokee at 8:30 a.m. years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and at 10:40 p.m. assets of the trust (typically your- 280 pounds. self during your lifetime). The An unknown suspect committed a At noon, an unknown suspect bur- burglary near the corner of South Aug. 18 glarized a vehicle parked in the revocable trust will also name An unknown male suspect com- Clark Drive and Gregory Way at 8 1500 block of N. Gordon. the person and/or financial insti- a.m. mitted a grand theft in the 9800 At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire at 6:53 p.m. tution who would handle your committed a petty theft in the 600 An attempted robbery was report- At 9 a.m., an identity theft was block of S. Robertson. ed in the 8300 block of Beverly at assets in the event of your dis- reported in the 200 block of N. Aug. 15 1:15 p.m. ability and their distribution in An unknown suspect assaulted a Rexford Drive. the event of your death. At midnight, an unknown male victim during a domestic violence At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a suspect committed a grand theft in incident near the corner of committed a burglary in the 400 A revocable trust may be amend- burglary in the 800 block of the 300 block of S. Doheny Drive. Genesee and Santa Monica at block of N. Sycamore. Whittier Drive at 10:30 a.m. The suspect was approximately 2:44 a.m. ed or revoked by you at any time 23 years old. An unknown suspect burglarized a during your life, as long as you At 11 a.m.., an unknown suspect At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of are competent. The terms of committed a burglary in the 500 committed a grand theft in the La Brea and Clinton at 8 p.m. A block of Smithwood Drive. West Hollywood 7100 block of Santa Monica. second vehicle burglary was your trust become irrevocable Sheriff’s Station reported near the same location at (not subject to change) after your An unknown male suspect approximately 9:45 p.m. death. Because a revocable trust assaulted a victim in the 200 block Los Angeles Police Aug. 13 contains provisions which direct of Almont Drive at 12:30 p.m. The Department At 10:50 p.m., an unknown sus- suspect was approximately 47 An unknown suspect assaulted a pect burglarized a vehicle parked the distribution of your assets on years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall and victim in the 8800 block of Santa near the corner of Wilshire and or after your death, the trust acts 260 pounds. Aug. 11 Monica at 12:25 a.m. Ogden. as a “will substitute”. At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- At 1:45 p.m., an unknown male At 1:50 a.m., a suspect assaulted pect robbed a victim in the 6300 Aug. 14 In so acting as a “will substi- suspect committed a grand theft in a victim during a domestic vio- block of Hollywood. the 400 block of N. Canon Drive. lence incident in the 1200 block of At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- tute”, the use of a revocable trust Harper. An unknown suspect burglarized a pect robbed a victim in the 5800 Four unknown suspects commit- can, if implemented properly, vehicle parked near the corner of block of Gregory Way. eliminate the need for the pro- ted a burglary in the 100 block of An unknown suspect committed a De Longpre and La Brea at 12:15 S. Clark Drive at 9:35 p.m. burglary in the 8500 block of a.m. An unknown suspect brandished a bate of your assets held in the Melrose at 2:50 a.m. firearm in the 6400 block of Yucca name of your trust, thus avoiding Aug. 8 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect at 1:25 a.m. additional legal and probate fees At noon, an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 700 block of At 5:30 p.m., an unknown female committed a burglary in the 600 Gramercy Place. At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect and perhaps, unnecessary delays suspect committed a grand theft in block of Robertson. committed a petty theft in the 7000 in the administration and distri- the 9600 block of Wilshire. The An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. bution of your estate. suspect was approximately 39 An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1300 block of N. years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and burglary in the 1000 block of La Brea at 6:30 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a 200 pounds. Havenhurst at 2:20 p.m. vehicle parked in the 100 block of Kramer Law At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect S. Highland at 9 p.m. Group An unknown suspect committed a At 2:55 p.m., a suspect assaulted committed a petty theft in the 6400 grand theft in the 200 block of N. a victim during a domestic vio- block of Sunset. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Stephen W. Kramer Canon Drive at 9:40 p.m. lence incident in the 1000 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 Genesee. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- the corner of Santa Monica and Los Angeles, CA 90036 Aug. 10 cle parked in the 200 block of S. Tamarind. An unknown suspect committed a La Brea at 10:30 a.m. (323)964-7100 At 10:40 a.m., an identity theft was grand theft near the corner of An unknown suspect assaulted a a participating member of reported in the 100 block of N. Cynthia and Larrabee at 6:20 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- victim in the 5800 block of Carlton AARP Union Hamilton Drive. pect burglarized a vehicle parked Way at 10:50 p.m. Courtesy At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of Hollywood and Privilege An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the Cherokee. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Extended Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 August 23, 2018

‘Muse ’til Midnight’ celebrates 3D art and technology at LACMA The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will host its annual “Muse ’til Midnight” event, an immersive late-night museum experience, on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 8 p.m. to midnight. This year’s “Muse ’til Midnight” draws inspiration from “3D: Double Vision,” a groundbreaking new exhibition that explores the quest for the perfect 3D representation. The evening includes an exceptional musical lineup curated by dublab, featuring performances by acclaimed artists such as Visible Cloaks, Jacques Greene, Asmara and more. Additionally, special site-specific photo courtesy of Commerson sound and visual installations, In addition to their tasting menu, Commerson also has a great happy inspired by elements of 3D, will be photo courtesy of LACMA hour where oysters are $2 each. Other small plates range from $3-$7. on view. Performances are to take The evening includes a musical lineup featuring performances by artists place at various locations through- such as Visible Cloaks, Jacques Greene, Asmara (above) and more. out the museum. This year’s event includes after- Cosmos,” and “Picturing the Tickets are $20 for LACMA mem- Commerson Chef’s Tasting Menu hours access to the LACMA exhi- Masses: Germany, 1900–1938.” bers and $30 for the general public. Commerson restaurant on La Brea Avenue is serving a Chef’s Tasting bitions “3D: Double Vision,” This event is designed for guests Parking is included. Menu throughout August. The special menu features appetizers of oysters, “Hidden Narratives: Recent 18 years of age and older. All per- LACMA is located at 5905 foie gras, kale salad and burrata salad; entrées including scallops, Jidori Acquisitions of Postwar Art,” formance spaces have limited Wilshire Blvd. For information and chicken, New York steak and pappardelle; and desserts such as citrus dac- “Creatures of the Earth, Sea, and capacity and will be available on a tickets, visit lacma.org, or call quoise and strawberry coupe. The menu is $45 per person, with a $25 Sky: Painting the Panamanian first-come, first-served basis. (323)857-6010. optional wine pairing. Commerson serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner is served from 5 to 11 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, and Sunday; and 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. 788 S. La Brea Dance company unveils new Ave. (323)813-3000, commersonrestaurant.com. performance during full moon Center Theatre Group offers free The Ford Theatres presents the tickets for those 25 years old, younger world premiere of “moon&” by Anyone 25 years old or younger before the first preview of each pro- szalt (dance co) on Sunday, Aug. can reserve free tickets to the first duction. 26, at 8:30 p.m. as part of its preview of all Center Theatre Patrons will be allowed to reserve IGNITE @ the FORD! series. Group productions at the Mark two FreePlay tickets. Tickets will be Mirrored by the eight phases of Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas distributed at will call on the day of the moon, “moon&” is a new Theatre with the new FreePlay pro- the performance and each person evening-length work by szalt’s gram. Reservations are now avail- using a FreePlay ticket must be 25 founding Artistic Director able for “Sweat” at the Mark Taper or under with a valid ID and must be Stephanie Zaletel. The piece will Forum, with first preview on Aug. picked up no less than 30 minutes premiere under the light of the full 29, and for “School Girls,” pictured prior to curtain. moon and will feature an all-female below, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, The Mark Taper Forum is located company of six world-class dancers with first preview on Sept. 2. at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand paired with electro-acoustic com- Reservations are free if made in- Ave., Los Angeles. The Kirk posers Louis Lopez and Jonathan person at the box office. There will Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Snipes performing live. be a $5 per ticket handling fee to Washington Blvd., Culver City. For szalt (dance co.) is a collection of reserve online at ctgla.org/freeplay, information, visit centertheatre- Los Angeles movers, collaborating or over the phone by calling group.org, or call (213)628-2772. with musicians and visual artists (213)628-2772. tackling subjects of the feminine “Center Theatre Group’s mission experience, body memory and focuses on introducing the largest dream logic while creating and possible audiences, from all across facilitating highly collaborative, Los Angeles, to theater,” said site-sensitive and socially fluent Michael Ritchie, the artistic director dance performance and practice. for Center Theatre Group. “Through For this IGNITE performance, in programs like FreePlay, we are addition to seating in the house, a making a direct effort to welcome limited number of onstage seats are new theatergoers by lowering any available for audiences to experi- perceived barriers of our organiza- ence this new work enveloped by tion or live theater overall. It’s the dancers. Tickets start at $25 and imperative that we strive to create a are limited. more vibrant Los Angeles with a The Ford Theatres are located at stronger cultural fabric that supports photo by Gema Galiana 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. For tickets such accessible experiences.” and information, visit fordthe- Stephanie Zaletel, artistic director of szalt (dance co), stars in “moon&” Reservations will be made avail- atres.org, or call (323)461-3673. at the Ford Theatres. able approximately two weeks photo courtesy of Center Theatre Group 16 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consi- Deputies arrest barricaded suspect in WeHo der the following item: A photograph in the May 28, 1998, issue of the Park Labrea LOCATIONS: 926 HILLDALE AVENUE, News and Beverly Press showed West Hollywood, California members of the sheriff’s department’s Special Enforcement Bureau heading toward Doheny REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to demol- Drive, where a suspect had barri- ish an existing single-family resi- caded himself inside an apart- dence, and construct three, ment. Deputies received a 911 call detached two-story townho uses. about gunshots in the apartment in These units will be constructed on the 300 block of Doheny Drive three newly subdivided lots. and a three-hour stand-off ensued. A suspect was later arrested for drug possession and unlawfully PERMIT(S): Demolition Permit, Development discharging a firearm. On Permit, Modification Permit, Sub- Tuesday, the Special Enforcement division Permit, Variance Permit, Bureau was summoned to a con- and any other required permits. dominium in the 900 block of Doheny Drive after deputies APPLICANT(S): WorkPlays Studio ● reported hearing gunshots inside. For information, see page 4. Architecture

TIME/PLACE Thursday, September 6, 2018 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. by Myles Mellor West Hollywood Park Public Cool off in Crossword Puzzle Meeting Room – Council Cham- bers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard Hollywood’s West Hollywood, CA 90069 ‘Smallfoot’ ZONES: R2 (Residential, Low Density) ENVIRONMENTAL yeti village STATUS: Categorically exempt from the The movie “Smallfoot,” in theaters provisions of the California Envi- across the U.S. and Canada on Sept. ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), 28, will take audiences to the secret snowbound world of the legendary pursuant to Section §15332 (In- yeti in an animated adventure for the Fill Development Projects) whole family. But running through Sept. 14, people can have their own The staff reportwill be available on Thursday, August 30, personal “Smallfoot” encounter at 2018, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the the Smallfoot Yeti Village in W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line Hollywood. at www.weho.org Staged on two levels, this immersive, family-friendly experience will transport visitors to two different IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- worlds – the yeti mountain home ited to raising only those issues you or someone else above the clouds and the “smallfoot,” raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in or human, land below – as they dis- the written correspondence delivered to the West Holly- cover the big misunderstanding wood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Develop- between them. Across 6. Where the boyz are Guests will enjoy a 40-minute, 1. Mrs. sheep 7. Different ment Services Department at, or prior to, the Public yeti-sized adventure, featuring a 4. Tennis great, Arthur 8. Familiar saying Hearing. 8. Catherine of “Beetlejuice” 9. ___ de combat snowball pit and 20-foot spiral slide; 13. 2012 NBA breakout Jeremy 10. “You there!” at sea recreated film environments, includ- 14. “Dirty” activity 11. NFL player To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of ing karaoke at the Yak Shack; plus 15. Warm welcomes 12. Mule 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available arts and crafts, games and other 16. Little one 15. Honda for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assis- exciting themed activities to cele- 17. Arrow toter 20. Ship tance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the brate the fun and wonder of this new 18. Music holders 21. ___ canto film. Custom photo moments will 19. “La Mer” composer 25. Hot time, abbr. hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request ensure everyone goes home with a 22. Pie pans 26. “Beauty ___ witch” in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 yeti encounter to share. 23. Old polit. cause (Shakespeare) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line The Smallfoot Yeti Village will be 24. Begin a voyage 27. K-O connection for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. at the corner of Hollywood 28. Case 29. The comical Caesar Boulevard and Vine Street in 33. Leathernecks’ org. 30. Not waste 35. Wasn’t hurt 31. Casual contract Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- Hollywood. Admission is free, with 36. Intro to Mozart? 32. Thanks, for short portation) may be provided upon written request to the Of- timed ticketing available at small- 43. Casket platform 34. Special effects: (abbr.) footyetivillage.com, or via walk-up 44. Star-crossed lover 36. Ring org. fice of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. line. The village is open on Saturdays in “Casablanca’’ 37. Beach grease For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO- and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 45. Part of a jazz combo 38. Ending for leaf METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net and on weekdays from noon to 6 49. Moral elements in cultures 39. To’s partner 54. Tackle p.m. 40. Hoppy quaff ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said “Smallfoot” turns a myth upside 55. Descartes of philosophy 41. Colo. clock setting down when a bright young yeti finds 56. Austrian composer 42. Ooh and ___ Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. something he thought didn’t exist – a 62. Beef stick, for example 46. Letter stickers human. News of this creature throws 64. Dr. House’s first name 47. “L.A. Law” character Becker For further informationcontact Adrian Gallo, Acting Sen- the simple yeti community into an 65. Warmed the bench 48. Series finale 66. Vast plain 50. Sun or moon ior Planner, in the Planning & Development Services De- uproar over what else might be out 67. Relay a secret 51. It has its ups and downs partment at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: there in the big world beyond their 68. Earlier 52. Provoke wrath [email protected] snowy village. The animated adven- 69. Messages 53. Brief, sharp fights ture is directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, 70. Highway hauler 56. Contract a muscle Annie Award-winning director of 71. “Red Eye” director Craven 57. Awestruck Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk “Over the Hedge” and Annie nomi- 58. Certain NCO’s nee for the screenplays for “Chicken Down 59. Algonquian speaker Run” and “James and the Giant 1. Provides a seat for 60. Control spot Peach.” Channing Tatum, James 2. Country-singing great, first name 61. Unappealing fruit? Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Corden, Zendaya, Common and 3. Devil, with terrible 62. Mach 1 breaker, abbr. екта. Для дополнительной информации Gina Rodriguez, among others, star 4. Parodied 63. Nibbled in the Warner Bros. Pictures film. 5. Sensitive на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ saves a stagnant film genre Rom-coms traffic in recognizable proves his talents were merely mis- conventions: clashing with the par- placed, lost in a studio system too ents, lavish parties, culture clash, an scared, too stubborn, too vanilla. airport chase to find bae before it’s Rather than stylistically play it too late. But rarely does this formula safe, “Crazy” allows a slew of sto- allow something charming and sin- ries to dance across the screen. At cere to leak through. “Crazy Rich the heart of the story is NYU econ Asians” is that special exception, a professor Rachel Chu (Wu), who kind-hearted, facing her own strug- triumph in style and scope in a genre specializes in game theory (hardly gles at home. Her story remains marred by repetition. the bland damsel of rom-coms past) open-ended, but more films are on Some backstory first. American and is thrust into the unknown life of the way to better explore all the sto- cinema sucks at Asian representa- beefcake BF Nick Young (Henry rylines from the book series. tion. In television history alone, only Golding), the son of the richest fam- And then there’s the insane sup- two shows have ever focused on ily on the island. What should be a porting cast. Awkwafina photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Asians families: 1994’s “All- fun vacation to meet the relatives (“Neighbors 2,” “Ocean’s 8”), as Rachel’s old college friend Peik Lin Michelle Yeoh (left) stars as Eleanor Sung-Young, Henry Golding American Girl” and “Fresh Off the transforms into a series of extrava- appears as Nick Young and Constance Wu portrays Rachel Chu in Boat,” starring “Crazy” female lead gant events – including a wedding Goh, is the most hilarious character of the bunch. And that says some- “Crazy Rich Asians,” a heartwarming movie that deviates from conven- Constance Wu. Film history ain’t that’ll make you mad you couldn’t tional rom-com storylines. much better, often writing Asian afford a small river instead of a nor- thing considering we’re also characters out of stories – as is the mal aisle to walk down – peppered blessed with the likes of Ken Jeong case with anime adaptations like with jealous, judgmental spectators (Señor Chang from “Community”), point of view, objectifying women “Crazy Rich Asians” is hardly the “Ghost in the Shell” and “Death wondering why local royalty would Ronny Chieng (“The Daily Show”) while it focuses on male stories. funniest film, but what it lacks in Note” – or placing them in the back- seek love in another country, espe- and Nick Santos (NBC’s “Crazy” tries something else. The gut-busting jokes it more than com- ground. So, a film with a majority- cially the United States, where fam- “Superstore”), who enjoy many women bare little skin, while the pensates for in heart. While the book Asian cast is something as auda- ily values are quite different. memorable moments. film’s male hunks show off abs none series functions as romance and cious as Marvel Studio’s all-black Stateside, they often replace the OK, now we need to talk about of us dad-bod dopes will ever expe- satire, the film places the story in a casting in “Black Panther.” needs of the family for one’s own something important. In the 1970s, rience. That’s a huge win, again, clearly established Western genre. After Kevin Kwan wrote his book selfish interests, as matriarch film theorist Laura Mulvey intro- considering pop culture’s terrible That’s OK for now, but as the film series that began with 2013’s Eleanor Sung-Young (Michelle duced the concept of the male gaze, history when it comes to a lack of series moves forward, here’s to shat- “Crazy,” early interest in film adap- Yeoh) tells Rachel. Don’t ask about the idea that a film takes on a male eroticizing Asian male bodies. tering even more glass ceilings. tation came with an outlandish mom’s gorgeous wedding ring if caveat from one producer: get a you don’t want a story that ends white face in there as a protagonist. with why you aren’t good enough Ya know, completely change a story for her baby boy. NOW about an Asian-American woman While mom ain’t a fan, Nick is LEASING YOUR NEW HOME meeting her boyfriend’s Singapore nothing but a gentleman, infatuated family. Replace ethnic complexity with Rachel but conflicted about that dares to see Asian folks as how to find love on his own, something beyond a singular cate- removed from family burdens. His gory. primary weakness is doing so in Luckily Kwan waited for a pro- silence, never telling Rachel the duction team willing to tell the story complete truth about the fam. he intended. And who would’ve Perhaps the film’s only flaw is how thought director Jon M. Chu – the quickly this issue is addressed and dude who helmed “Jem and the discarded. Holograms” and a couple “Step Up” Beyond our Cinderella and Prince films – would be up for it. Largely, Charming, “Crazy” has more to say, his filmography falls flat (though his particularly about Nick’s sister 2010 web series “The LXD” is quite Astrid (Gemma Chan), the most enjoyable), but a switch to rom-com philanthropic member of the family,

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Board of Education to hold special ImmaculateImmaculate Heart High Heart School welcomes students for new year began the first day of classes on election for Rodriguez seat Aug. 20, marking the school’s The Los Angeles Unified School clear, constituents of Board District 113th year since its founding in District’s Board of Education will 5 want to choose their school board 1906 at the corner of Western and hold a special election to fill the member,” García said. “I urge all Franklin avenues. vacant seat in Board District 5 on eligible voters of Board District 5 to Joining returning students were March 5, with a potential run-off on register and exercise their vote in more than 100 freshmen and a May 14. the upcoming special election.” group of transfer students. Last School board member Ref “I immediately called for a spe- Friday, the new students got a taste Rodriguez recently resigned after cial election so that the constituents of campus life by taking part in pleading guilty to a felony count of of District 5 could choose their own freshman orientation. Guided by conspiracy. He had been facing representative and I’m glad the student leaders and volunteers, charges that he reimbursed his cam- board supported our motion today,” they met with teachers, located paign contributors with his own Melvoin said. “As the democratic their lockers and received training money. He abdicated his position as process unfolds over the next few on new laptops as part of the board president last year after those months, the board will continue to school’s one-to-one technology charges surfaced, but remained on work on behalf of all students in program. the school board up until last L.A. Unified.” Immaculate Heart Middle month. For information, visit lausd.net. School also welcomed 70 incom- photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart “Today, the board heard loud and ing sixth graders, as well as new Members of the Immaculate Heart High School class of 2022 attended a seventh and eighth graders, for ori- freshman class orientation on Aug. 17 prior to the first day of classes on entation on Aug. 20. The orienta- Monday. They learned about the Immaculate Heart High School experi- tion featured activities to introduce ence and made new friends with classmates over lunch. new students to their classmates LAUSD reaches agreements and teachers. Each student Members of Immaculate Heart’s dancing, food and hula-hoop per- received training on a new iPad entire school community will end formances on campus. that will serve as an additional the first week of classes by coming Immaculate Heart is an all-girls withThe Los twoAngeles Unifiedlabor School unionsthat pits adults versus adults when classroom resource. The new stu- together for an opening liturgy Catholic school located at 5515 District Board of Education on students and their families will bear dents joined other middle school- tomorrow, Aug. 24, followed on Franklin Ave. For information, call Aug. 21 unanimously approved the brunt of a strike action. For this ers for their first day of classes on Aug. 25 by a back to school “IH (323)461-3651, or visit immacu- labor contracts with the Associated reason, we, the board of education, Aug. 21. Land Luau,” which will feature lateheart.org. Administrators of Los Angeles and do not support a strike. We hope the the California School Employees shared responsibility to put students Association, providing their mem- first will lead to a common sense “These agreements demonstrate and learning,” LAUSD tant principals and non-school site bers with raises totaling approxi- resolution that acknowledges the the district’s commitment to our Superintendent Austin Beutner administrators, as well as special- mately 6 percent. hard work of our employees while school leaders, teacher’s assistants, said. “We appreciate the dedication ists, coordinators and department Prior to taking the vote, board addressing the safety and instruc- bus drivers, custodians, food ser- of the negotiators for the district, directors. CSEA Chapter 500 repre- President Mónica García read a tional needs of students and the vice employees and library aides AALA and CSEA in reaching a res- sents 4,000 office technicians, statement on behalf of the board financial solvency of L.A. who, alongside teachers, work tire- olution.” library aides, financial managers, regarding ongoing negotiations Unified.” lessly every day to make each of AALA represents approximately and other professional clerical and with United Teachers Los Angeles. With the contract approved earli- our schools places of great teaching 2,500 certificated principals, assis- office employees. “The board of education stands er in June with the 32,000 members with students, their families and of the Service Employees employees to ensure learning and International Union Local 99, safety come first in L.A. Unified,” LAUSD has reached agreements the statement read. “There is cur- with more than 60 percent of its rently an effort to call for a strike workforce.

Torlakson creates action team to review charter school guidelines State Superintendent of Public bers representing diverse organiza- Instruction Tom Torlakson is creat- tions and perspectives, including ing an “Action Team on Charter philanthropists, charter schools, Schools” to review laws governing teachers, parents and administra- California’s charter schools and tors. The team will be co-chaired provide recommendations to the by Action Team members Carl governor, state board of education Cohn, professor emeritus at and Legislature. Claremont Graduate University, The guiding law for charter and Susan Bonilla, of the Council schools – the California Charter for a Strong America. School Act – was enacted 26 years “This is a balanced team that will ago. It has had few changes and lit- objectively examine issues regard- tle comprehensive review since ing charter schools with the goal of then, Torlakson said. Since the law promoting equity for all students was created, California’s general and helping all students succeed in population and student population 21st century careers and college” have increased significantly, demo- Torlakson added. graphics have shifted and the edu- California has developed the cation system has transformed with largest charter school sector in the the introduction of new academic United States, with nearly 1,300 standards and new systems for charter schools serving 620,000 funding and evaluating schools. students, or 10 percent of the “In the past few years, we have state’s total student population. updated virtually our entire K-12 The team will review existing education system. Now it’s time to research and analyze issues around look at the key laws governing charter school authorizing, support charter schools, which have not and accountability; recommend been significantly changed in 26 specific components for years, to see how they can be mod- California’s approach; suggest ernized to better meet the needs of modifications of existing law, reg- all public school students, includ- ulations and support systems; and ing those who attend charter make recommendations by the end schools,” Torlakson said. of 2018. For information, visit The team is comprised of mem- cde.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 August 23, 2018

CountyThe Los Angeles gives County thousands Arts in grants for arts education Education Collective has received $748,400 in one-year matching grants that will be distributed to school districts through the Advancement Grant Program. The Arts Ed Collective, which was started 16 years ago, is dedicated to making the arts part of public education by working with school districts and community partners. It offers a multitude of services to school districts including coaching for strategic planning and arts coordination, networking photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Arts Education Collective opportunities and funding for pro- Students will receive more instruction in painting and other arts program implementation. grams through a countywide grant distribution. The Advancement Grant Program offers financial support to Commission. “This year, through County Arts Ed Collective Funders help districts expand instruction in the generosity of our Funders Council is a public-private collabo- dance, media arts, music, theater Council, we are pleased to be ration that has invested more than and visual arts. The grants range expanding the Advancement Grant $10.8 million in arts education. from $6,900 to $22,900 for pro- Program, offering more funding to “Expanding arts education is jects such as professional develop- more districts than ever before.” one of the core initiatives of the ment for teachers, culturally rele- The program is underwritten by Arts Commission,” said L.A. photo courtesy of LA Phil vant in-school performances for the L.A. County Arts Ed Collective County Arts Commission The “Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks” will star actors Asia Kate students, the expansion of district- Funders Council, with support Executive Director Kristin Dillon, Ioan Gruffudd and Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose. wide arts-integrated curriculum, from the Boeing Company, Herb Sakoda. “Making arts and culture hiring full-time staff, developing Alpert Foundation, Angell more accessible to all L.A. County college and career arts pathways, Foundation, Sheri and Les Biller residents begins long before the purchasing materials and more. Family Foundation, Carl and museum door or the theater lobby. Enjoy a night of Shakespeare and “Supporting school districts in Roberta Deutsch Foundation, In many cases, a classroom is a their efforts to make quality arts Rosenthal Family Foundation and child’s first gallery, stage, dance Tchaikovsky at the Hollywood Bowl education available to all L.A. the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund. hall or music studio. In ensuring The Los Angeles Philharmonic selections prior to two of the com- County public school students is Music education projects receive quality arts education we make the presents the “Tchaikovsky poser’s fantasy overtures inspired central to our mission,” said funding from Colburn Foundation arts more accessible.” Spectacular with Fireworks” at the by William Shakespeare’s plays – Director of Arts Education Denise and the Music Man Foundation. To apply for grants, visit Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Aug. “Hamlet,” with Dillon as the title Grande, of the L.A. County Arts Established in 2004, the L.A. lacountyartsedcollective.org. 24, and Saturday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. character, and “Romeo and Juliet,” The performance, led by LA Phil with Gruffudd and Rose. Also Music and Artistic Director included in the program is Pyotr Gustavo Dudamel, will feature Tchaikovsky’s “Marche Slave.” actors Asia Kate Dillon, Ioan The evening is topped off with Gruffudd and Tony Award winner the “1812 Overture” and fireworks. Anika Noni Rose. Kate Burton, the The Hollywood Bowl is located Tony-nominated stage and screen at 2301 N. Highland Ave. actress, directs. For information and tickets, visit The all-Tchaikovsky concert pro- hollywoodbowl.com, or call gram features the actors reading (323)850-2000.

Cross walks, cattle and lifestyle products unveiled at MAK Center The MAK Center for Art and Contemporary Art in Vienna. Architecture presents “Final Resident group XLVI consists of Projects: XLVI,” an exhibition by Gerry Bibby, Aleksandra the 46th group of MAK Center Domanović and Noemi Polo. As artists and architects-in-residence, with each residency session before, on view Aug. 23-31. their time in Los Angeles concludes The artists and architects-in-resi- with a short-run exhibition at the dence program at the Mackey Mackey open free to the public. Apartments is a six-month residen- The show will include Berlin- cy offered twice annually to two based artist Bibby’s “Cross Walk,” artists and one architect. Running a sculpture exploring how society continuously since 1995, the initia- demarcates space; Berlin-based tive focuses on supporting individ- artist Domanović will show raw ual practitioners, and on creating footage of cattle that was shot at new interdisciplinary opportunities UC Davis this past May; and and confrontations through lively Europe-based architect Polo will exchange. present the brand Schindler, a series This unique program is funded of lifestyle products in the Mackey by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Apartments Penthouse. Education, Arts and Culture in The Mackey Apartments are cooperation with the MAK – located at 1137 S. Cochran Ave. For Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / information, visit makcenter.org. 20 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Temple Beth Zion invites community for High Holy Days Temple Beth Zion is preparing Improvements have been made to Hollywood Temple Beth El hosts open house ahead of High Holy Days for the upcoming High Holy Days, the temple including seat replace- Rhythm and blues meets Rabbis offer wit and wisdom dur- which interweaves 2,000- and with Rosh Hashana beginning at ments and roof repairs. Hebrew and the Jews at an Open ing services. Refreshments will 3,000-yearold texts with modern sunset on Sunday, Sept. 9, and Yom “What we need now more than House Shabbat on Friday, Aug. be served and displays will high- interpretations and user-friendly Kippur, beginning at sunset on ever is you. Your presence, whether 24, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, light Hollywood Temple Beth El English transcription. The temple Tuesday, Sept. 18. as a bright smiling face or one in Aug. 25, at 10 a.m., at Hollywood programs. also has an ambience that is Additionally, Temple Beth Zion need of cheer and support, is need- Temple Beth El. The event is a High Holy Days services will warm, welcoming, and inclusive. is holding a special event after ser- ed to make our house of worship a musical and spiritual appetizer for be held the first night of Rosh Rabbinic discussions and the vices this Saturday, Aug. 25, with true home of God,” Noah added. “It the upcoming Jewish High Holy Hashana, Sunday, Sept. 9, as well music of this season help partici- Jerry Hirsch, author of “Aliyah to is through our actions and behavior Days, led by Rabbis Norbert as the mornings of Sept. 10 and pants move forward to a meaning- Zichron: The Story of Pioneers.” toward one another that show our- Weinberg and Steven Rosenberg, 11. Yom Kippur will be observed ful year. Rabbi Moshe Halfon will con- selves to be worthy of the cultural with Hazzan Stacey Morse. on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. Hollywood Temple Beth El, duct High Holy Days services in and religious legacy left to us by Just as the temple was the 18, and Wednesday morning and known for its art deco sanctuary, September. The temple is organiz- our ancestors. We would love to Jewish home for the founders of late afternoon, Sept. 19. Seating is also home to the Iranian ing a memorable service with con- have you join us for all the holi- the modern entertainment indus- for High Holy Days services at American Jewish Federation, a tinuity from previous years as well days, or a Saturday morning try, Hollywood Temple Beth El is Hollywood Temple Beth El must college and school. The temple is as new elements. Shabbat service.” opening as a home for contempo- be reserved by visiting located at 1317 N. Crescent Temple Beth Zion president Temple Beth Zion is located at rary Jews in an age of the inter- eventbrite.com. Heights Blvd., in West Stuart Noah said the temple is look- 5555 W. Olympic Blvd. For infor- connection. Enjoy Morse’s lively A major feature of the High Hollywood. For information or to ing forward to observing the High mation, call (323)933-9136, or visit music based on Shabbat and High Holy Days service at the syna- RSVP, call (323)656-3150, or Holy Days with the community. templebethzionla.org. Holy Day themes while the gogue is its new prayer book, visit facebook.com/htbel.

Jesus, Muhammad and Buddha. Schwartz also holds “Mindful sings the songs as prayers. “For when we have to face our Meditation” sessions using music, “We are all lights of God, we are Cantor Estherleon Schwarz welcomes precarious future, destiny ... reli- poetry and spoken word, and shares part of everything and everything is gion will not determine if we sur- the “light” through her new CD, part of us,” she said. “We were born all to High Holy Days services vive or not,” Schwartz said. “We “Songs of The Prophets,” featuring pure souls.” Child Holocaust survivor Cantor choir and included a native prayer. will need the light, our pure souls to the songs of Bob Dylan, Sting, For information, call (323)653- Estherleon Schwartz welcomes The service included Ivor Pyres, a return. And it does.” Marvin Gaye and others. Schwartz 7420, or visit estherleon.com. members of all faiths and cultures Catholic who sings in Hebrew, to her upcoming High Holy Days Latin and Italian. Attendees praised services, and asks participants to the service as spiritually uplifting. share the spirit through music. To view the service, visit Schwartz will observe the High youtube.com/channel/UCesUBf_kf Holy Days during services at the -9Tql9OqoC8fsQ. Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave. “We all pray to our own God, so Eve of Rosh Hashana will be held why not together,” Schwarz said. on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m., It’s no surprise that Schwarz followed by Rosh Hashana morn- observes the High Holy Days ing services on Monday, Sept. 10, through music, incorporating praise at 10:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Eve ser- in tones instead of words. Words are vices will be held on Tuesday, Sept. a vehicle, but the tones stay with peo- 18, at 7:30 p.m., followed by Yom ple forever, she said. Her words Kippur morning services on leave people to dwell on the simplest Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. of thoughts with the greatest of spir- In 2009, Schwartz observed Yom itual meaning. In her voice, audi- Kippur with a 25-piece multiracial ences will hear the spirit of Abraham, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 August 23, 2018

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD WeHo council seekingand ties to privatea new prisons. bank forFargo hascity been finances a pioneer in this From page 1 Representatives from Wells Fargo regard, and this commitment has PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE said they’ve been working to rebuild earned our continued support and Multiple cities, including Los trust in the community. Other Wells loyalty, even if they might occa- Angeles, joined the movement to Fargo proponents in West sionally falter.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood divest from Wells Fargo that started Hollywood noted that the bank has a Mayor John Duran, who has Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consi- two years ago. Seattle, like West long history supporting LGBT caus- defended Wells Fargo and its sup- der the following item: Hollywood, wanted to look for other es. Richard Ayoub, executive direc- port of the LGBT community banks that better reflected the city’s tor of Project Angel Food, which throughout the process, echoed the LOCATIONS: 1040 N. LA BREA AVENUE, values. But the city of Seattle re- provides meals to people with HIV sentiment. West Hollywood, California upped with Wells Fargo a few and other illnesses, said Wells Fargo “Wells Fargo has been the only months ago after it couldn’t find any is the “most generous corporate part- bank, for so long, that has stepped REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to demol- other viable options. ner in our history.” Alan Acosta, up to the level that I wish all banks ish an approximately 8,464 With similar concerns, director of strategic initiatives at the would,” he said. “And not just on square-foot commercial building, Councilman John Heilman voted in Los Angeles LGBT Center, said LGBT.” and construct an approxima tely favor of West Hollywood continuing “there’s not another financial institu- But other council members said 119,103 square-foot, nine-story with Wells Fargo. The selection tion in the world” that has supported their decision should have no bear- process may have revealed that the LGBT community the way ing on whether the bank continues hotel mixed-use building; includ- Wells Fargo is the best bank to han- Wells Fargo has. to support LGBT causes. ing 67,214 square-feet of floor dle the city’s financial needs, he “The center believes that corpo- “It shouldn’t,” D’Amico said. “If area for 85 hotel units, restaurant, said, and it’s unclear if a prolonged rations have a responsibility to lead it does, then our cynicism is well and eight apartment units with search will attract better options. in the arena of civil rights, includ- placed.” four-levels of parking. All four banks that applied investing LGBTQ civil rights, and in D’Amico and Duran, members of ed in the Dakota Access Pipeline, helping to improve community the council’s Finance and Budget PERMIT(S): Administrative Permit, Conditional and all lost points in the city’s social health,” he said, speaking on behalf Subcommittee, will consider the Use Permit, Demolition Permit, responsibility criteria for reasons of the center’s CEO, Lorri L. Jean. city’s next steps to secure banking Development Permit, Minor Con- including investment in fossil fuel “Few corporations do so. Wells services. ditional Use Permit, and any other required permits.

APPLICANT(S): Neil Denari, FAIA; Neil M. Denari Subway construction continues through Beverly Hills Architects, Inc. From page 1 for construction. under the high school from oil wells Residents and council members that used to be operational on the TIME/PLACE Thursday, September 6, 2018 said they wanted restrooms in the sta- property. Representatives from Metro OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. tion. tions to better accommodate the thou- have repeatedly said they can com-

Noise along Wilshire Boulevard sands of commuters and tourists who plete the project safely. While talks West Hollywood Park Public that could impact businesses, espe- will be going to, from and through the continue between Metro and the dis- Meeting Room – cially hotels, has been one of the con- city. Richard F. Clarke, Metro’s chief trict over construction mitigation, Council Chambers cerns. Jay Newman, chief operating program management officer, said monitoring and emergency protocols, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard officer of the Athens Group, which the agency does not typically include Bregy and Tao said the city’s memo- West Hollywood, CA 90069 owns the Montage Beverly Hills, said bathrooms in its stations, with a few randum of agreement takes their con- so far the “process has worked very exceptions such as the El Monte sta- cerns into account as much as it can. ZONES: CR (Commercial, Regional Center) well.” tion. In the past few years, the Metro “I’m glad that the schools believe “Under the circumstance, I think board has had discussions about that we have done what we can from ENVIRONMENTAL this is a good guiding document,” he adding more bathrooms to stations. their perspective,” Mirisch said. STATUS: Categorically exempt from the said. “Bathrooms in public spaces tend The Wilshire/Rodeo station is provisions of the California Envi- But he and council members took to get vandalized a lot,” Clarke said. planned for the southwest corner of ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), issue with a provision between the “They’re high maintenance. There are Reeves Drive and Wilshire pursuant to Section §15332 (In- two sides that would allow Metro security concerns.” Boulevard. Council members said construction noise to exceed 85 deci- He also said “there’s a concern that they wanted an access point to and Fill Development Projects) bels up to four times per hour without it could actually attract transients.” from the station on the north side of penalty from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Councilman John Mirisch was the the street, closer to the restaurants and property line of any residential or lone vote against the agenda item stores. Several years ago, the council The staff reportwill be available on Thursday, August 30, transient occupancy property line. because the city is responsible for discussed the possibility of a northern 2018, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the With the Montage sitting just off costs of monitoring construction portal, but with uncertainty over how W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line Wilshire on North Canon Drive, impacts near Beverly Hills High it would be funded, plans moved for- at www.weho.org Newman and other residents said School. He said Metro should bear ward to provide access only on the they were worried four times per those costs. south side of the street. IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- hour is too excessive. The council Beverly Hills Unified School “We need to make it happen,” ited to raising only those issues you or someone else will further evaluate that provision. District Superintendent Michael Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in Todd Johnson, president and CEO Bregy and district counsel Terry Tao The station is scheduled to be oper- the written correspondence delivered to the West Holly- of the Beverly Hills Chamber of told the council they’re still concerned ational by 2025. wood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Develop- Commerce, said the chamber sup- about air quality, proximity of Metro’s “What we do now is going to affect ports the memorandum of agreement construction area to the district’s the future of our city for hundreds and ment Services Department at, or prior to, the Public and the businesses will be prepared portable classrooms and noxious soil hundreds of years,” Bosse said. Hearing. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assis- Students join police to shop for school supplies tance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the “It’s going to help me a lot because the LAPD to expand the program hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request From page 1 it’s giving me a head start in school,” for one year to police stations Gonzales said as he selected a red throughout the city as a commitment in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 Matthew 25:35 Foundation, a non- backpack. “I’m very happy.” Dave Anderson made to former at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line profit providing underserved individ- Los Feliz Magnet School fifth LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. The for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. uals with food, shelter, clothing, edu- grader Graciela Sanchez also chose a 2018 program was held in the cation and other necessities. backpack with the help of Officer K. Hollywood, North Hollywood, Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- “It’s a great program,” said Capt. Brown. Northeast and 77th Street divisions. portation) may be provided upon written request to the Of- Steven D. Lurie, who oversees patrol “It has a lot of different compart- “This year we reverted our sup- fice of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. operations for the Hollywood ments, which is good, because I have port back to the original divisions For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO- Division. “Nothing is more important a lot of books,” Sanchez said. we pioneered the program with in METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net than going to school well-prepared. The Matthew 25:35 Foundation past years,” Anderson added. “We We’re happy to do something that was founded in 2008 by Rhonda and intend to continue supporting select ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said will help prepare them to be the best Dave Anderson, philanthropists who divisions in the future, and hope all Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. they can be in school.” wanted to help people locally after a divisions can find sponsors to do so The students were selected from mission trip to Armenia. Matthew as well.” For further information groups with ties to the Hollywood 25:35 is a Biblical verse stating, “I Lt. Michael Ling said “Shop With contact Antonio Castillo, Asso- Division, including the Hollywood was hungry and you gave me some- a Cop” is an important educational ciate Planner, in the Planning & Development Services Police Activities League. Each stu- thing to eat, I was thirsty and you program and a valuable tool in build- Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: dent received a $100 gift card to pur- gave me something to drink, I was a ing community relationships because [email protected] chase supplies. Sgt. Shannon Geaney stranger and you invited me in, I it fosters positive interactions said the program also teaches the needed clothes and you clothed me.” between officers and young people. Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk young participants financial skills, as The “Shop With a Cop” program “We are trying to reward good they have to stay within budget. started with $2,500 donations each kids,” Ling said. “There is so much Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Omar Gonzalez, an eighth grader to the Hollywood, North influence in the world, so meeting at Bancroft Elementary School, Hollywood, Northeast and 77th with them early on has a positive екта. Для дополнительной информации smiled as he walked the aisles with Street divisions. Last year, the foun- impact. We like to do anything we на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Officer Mark Sandoval. dation donated $62,500 that enabled can to help them.” 22 August 23, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

PublicThe Los Health Angeles County warnsthis timeof becausepossible the period measles of have been exposure exposed to measles Department of Public Health has possible exposure was more than and who have not been immu- confirmed one case of measles in one week ago. In addition, nized, may receive measles a non-resident tourist who visited because measles is spread from immunization and be protected the city of Santa Monica while person-to-person by the respira- from developing the disease. It is infectious from August 8-10. tory route, there is no risk present important to contact your doctor This person visited the follow- related to food that may have by phone before going to their ing venues in the city of Santa been consumed at these loca- office so measures can be taken Monica at the following times: tions. However, individuals who to prevent possible spread to Sea Blue Hotel from Aug. 8 at were present at these locations other patients or staff.” 1:30 p.m. until Aug. 10 at 1 p.m.; during these times, especially Common symptoms include Urth Café from 4-6 p.m. and those with weakened immune fever, cough, runny nose, con- Chez Jay Restaurant from 8-11 systems or persons who may not junctivitis (red eyes) and a rash p.m. on Aug. 8; Cora’s Coffee have been vaccinated against which usually appears 10-12 days Shoppe from 9 a.m. to noon and measles, may be at risk of devel- after the exposure. Individuals Ivy at the Shore restaurant from oping measles and should watch should contact their health care 5:45-10 p.m. on Aug. 9; and for symptoms of the illness. provider if they develop measles Loews Santa Monica Beach “Getting vaccinated is the best symptoms. Hotel restaurant from 9 a.m. to way to keep from getting and For more information about noon on Aug. 10. spreading measles,” said Muntu measles, visit photo courtesy of Imagine L.A. No current risk related to Davis, Los Angeles County publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/ Face-painting, backpacks with school supplies, haircuts and manicures measles exists at these venues at health officer. “People who may measles or call 211. were on the agenda at Imagine L.A.’s back to school event.

Imagine L.A. celebrates back to school RicardoThe Los Angeles Garcia County Board selectedmonitoring as the L.A. consent County decree es publicSpanish language defender trial skills to Imagine LA held a back-to-school event on Saturday, Aug 11. of Supervisors has selected with the Los Angeles Police graduate student lawyers. Working with Oasis Church and Alexandria House, the organization Ricardo Garcia to be the county’s Department as well as conditions He was named Trial Lawyer of hosted 150 kids and parents at Oasis’ indoor/outdoor space in Koreatown. new public defender. within the L.A. County jails. He the Year by the San Diego Most attendees were families who have been homeless and many are cur- Garcia has dedicated his career returned to the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar rently in Imagine LA’s program. to defending indigent clients who Alternative Public Defender Association in 2015, and awarded Volunteers from Beauty Board gave the kids haircuts and manicures, could otherwise afford no repre- Department in 2006 as supervis- the Dale Melvin Ray Memorial backpacks stuffed with school supplies from the L.A. Works event earlier sentation. He is currently a super- ing attorney of its South Bay Award for Excellence in the that day were distributed, and there was face-painting and playing. vising attorney in San Diego Office, before moving to his cur- Representation of the Indigent by For information, visit imaginela.org. County’s Office of the Public rent post in 2009. San Diego County’s Department Defender, and is expected to Beyond his skills in the court- of the Alternate Public Defender. begin his new role later this year. room, he is also an educator. In “After a thorough and exhaus- Garcia joined the San Diego addition to serving as an adjunct tive search, I look forward to hav- County Public Defender’s Office professor of criminal procedure ing veteran trial attorney Ricardo Television Academy Foundation in 1995 as a trial attorney. In and motions practice at California Garcia serve as Los Angeles 1998, he was recruited to join the Western School of Law, he is a County’s new Public Defender,” announces new board members Department of the Alternative faculty member at the Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas The Television Academy helped form Endeavor’s non- Public Defender, created to han- Shechmeister Death Penalty said. “I am confident that he will Foundation announced that actor scripted television division, which dle multiple-defendant conflict College at Santa Clara University. be a strong partner in carrying out Benito Martinez, Netflix’s Vice includes syndication, reality televi- cases. From 2004-06, he served as He also lectures on litigating the Board of Supervisors’ crimi- President of Original Content sion, international distribution and the criminal justice director for complex gang cases in the contin- nal justice reform agenda and Cindy Holland and WME Partner broadcast hosting. the American Civil Liberties uing legal education programs of making the Office of the Public Sean Perry have been added to its His client roster includes Blake Union of Southern California, the California Public Defenders Defender the best it has ever board of directors. Shelton, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jenny where he was responsible for Association. In addition, he teach- been.” “We are honored to welcome McCarthy, Steve Wilkos, Tom three distinguished members of the Bergeron, Tony Robbins, Reba television community to the foun- McEntire, as well as producers and dation’s board of directors,” said production companies including Madeline Di Nonno, chair of the Banijay Studios, Critical Content, Sunset Strip arts mingvenue a “game receives changer” for the councilture.” approval Television Academy Foundation. Tinopolis and World Wrestling From page 1 famed boulevard. And while both Councilman John Heilman was “With their collective professional Entertainment. Over his career, councilwomen Lauren Meister and the sole opposing vote on the experience, our incoming members Perry has packaged such shows as The Arts Club was also involved Lindsey Horvath took issue with council, citing issues with the con- will play a vital role in our efforts to “1,000 Ways to Die,” “America’s with the plans to redevelop the site. the height and density of the build- gestion around the location, and expand the foundation’s education- Best Dance Crew,” “Extreme The organization, founded in 1863 ing – which is more than what zon- the height and density of the build- al programs, aimed at increasing Makeover,” “Hardcore Pawn,” by Dickens and other artists, is a ing allows for on Sunset ing. diversity and inclusivity within the “Kitchen Nightmares,” famed private club in London that Boulevard – they both agreed that “I’ve consistently said that this television industry, and help build a “MasterChef,” “The Steve Wilkos serves to connect people involved a new arts space was missing from project is way too big. It’s unnec- significant endowment for the Show” and more. in the creative arts. To join as a full the area. essarily big for this site,” Heilman growth and sustainability of ‘The For information, visit television- member, however, comes with a “There are no venues. We have said. “I think The Arts Club would Interviews: An Oral History of academy.com/foundation. more than $2,000 annual price tag all these hotels, but no places for be a wonderful addition to West Television’ online archive.” and a signup fee of more than people to go,” Meister said. “This Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. Martinez recently garnered critical acclaim for his role as the $2,000. The new building on is what Sunset needs.” But that’s not the entirety of this “With their Sunset Boulevard would host the Over 30 residents commented project. [Nearly] 45,000 square undocumented immigrant Luis institution’s first venue in the on the project. An overwhelming feet of this project is speculative Salazar in John Ridley’s anthology collective United States, and would similarly majority supported it and eagerly office space that is being built so series “American Crime.” professional serve as a hub for artists, writers welcomed The Arts Club into West that the developer can make a He is perhaps best known for his and performers. Hollywood. profit … I think we should be award-winning portrayal of Los experience, “The creative city of West “I’m tired of going into Beverly looking at reducing the amount of Angeles police captain turned our incoming Hollywood stands head and shoul- Hills and spending my money,” office space.” politician David Aceveda on the members will ders above the rest,” said Alice resident Steven Boggs said. “I Construction will begin once the FX police drama “The Shield.” Chadwyck-Healey, executive would much rather spend my plan check process for the propos- His other work includes recur- play a vital role director of The Arts Club. “We money in my hometown.” al is complete, and is expected to ring roles on hit television shows in our efforts to believe we have found a city that “The Arts Club in West take about 30 months, according to including “How to Get Away with expand the matches our own values for cul- Hollywood would put WeHo on Alkire. Murder,” “The Blacklist,” “House ture, for excellence, for diversity the map, not just for its music of Cards,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “The foundation’s and for philanthropy.” venues, nightlife and LGBTQ val- Leftovers” and “Supernatural.” educational Holland is vice president for The proposed project, with its ues, but for an art scene that could Answers From Page 16 programs, aimed free art gallery, rehearsal space rival that of New York, London or original content at Netflix and was open for the public and planned Paris,” said Whitney Ann Jenkins, named one of the Time Magazine at increasing contributions to art programs in an actress, musician and West 100 Most Influential People of diversity and the city, offers West Hollywood a Hollywood resident. 2018. public benefits package with a Others added they were glad to A 16-year Netflix executive, she inclusivity within $13.35 million value, according to see Hustler gone from the boule- is responsible for acquiring and the television Jennifer Alkire, senior planner for vard. launching original series for over industry.” West Hollywood. “This is definitely an upgrade. If 130 million global subscribers. The West Hollywood City you’ve seen the Hustler store – or Holland and her team have Council voted 4-1 in favor of the tried not to – it is not worth the launched award-winning and -Madeline Di Nonno, redevelopment, with Mayor Pro space that it takes up at the acclaimed dramas, comedies, docu- Television Academy Tempore John D’Amico calling moment,” Jonathan Freeman- mentaries and docu-series. Foundation chair the building and its arts program- Anderson said. “Now we have cul- Perry is a partner at WME and Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 August 23, 2018

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