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Beverly Hills City Hall Studentsn dig Metro naming contest Fairfax High students throw names n into hat for boring ‘standingCouncil formally up’The to protests Iran began on Dec. 28 over Iran’s persisting high unem- machines supports protesters of ployment rates, growing inequality       between the country’s rich and Iranian government poor, and government corruption.  
  Thousands of Iranians have fled the The Los Angeles County country over the past few decades Metropolitan Transportation Beverly Hills’ Iranian communi- to escape the oppressive conditions, Authority is expecting twins, and ty voiced its encouragement on Jan. many of them settling in Los has turned to five students for 9 for the City Council formally Angeles and embracing their newly names. declaring its support of protesters in claimed freedoms in America. The twins are two tunnel boring Iran. machines that will simultaneously See Protests page 21 dig the subway tunnels between Western Avenue and Century City photo by Edwin Folven along the Purple Line Extension project. Metro always assigns Fairfax High School science teacher Fréda Antoine (right) congratulat- names to the massive machines ed students Valerie Castro, Tiffany Pamilar and Marianne Gutierrez on that dig subway tunnels, and held being selected as finalists in Metro’ tunnel boring machine naming a contest late last year seeking contest. submissions from students in sixth-12th grades, said Metro spokesman Dave Sotero. The tions officer for Metro. “We want Valerie Castro and ninth graders agency recently announced five people to be involved in the pro- Marianne Gutierrez and Tiffany finalists – three of whom are stu- ject. These huge things are dig- Pamilar had been selected as dents at Fairfax High School – ging these tunnels under Los finalists. The other finalists are and their names for the machines. Angeles.” Kenny Uong, a senior at Herbert The public can vote on the names Fairfax High School science Hoover High School in Glendale, by visiting metro.net. The winners teacher Fréda Antoine offered and twins Ryan and Amanda photo by Ari Bussel will be announced in April. extra credit to students who sub- Walker, seventh graders at New “It’s a fun thing,” said Ned mitted names. She was elated to Middle School Pathway in the Iranian-Americans gathered in Westwood on Jan. 7 to show their support Racine, senior construction rela- learn earlier this week that senior for protests against the government in Iran. See Naming page 21

n Communityn remembers Hollywood Jesus More smokeAdministration than policyfire? directing Kevin Short, who Local officials react to federal authorities not to target graced WeHo and L.A. attorney general’s businesses legally selling marijuana stance of cannabis law in accordance with their state laws. for years, died at 57 A memo published on the U.S.       Department of Justice’s website  
  quoted Sessions stating that the Government officials in Los new policy gives prosecutors all He never walked on water, but Angeles and West Hollywood previous resources they had to tar- for years Kevin Short – standing 6 remain undaunted by an announce- get “criminal organizations,” and feet 7 inches with long brown hair, ment on Jan. 4 by U.S. Attorney instructs them to follow federal law, beard and white robe – sauntered General Jeff Sessions that he under which marijuana is consid- along the Sunset Strip and rescinded an Obama Hollywood Boulevard, stopping See Cannabis page 21 to take pictures with passersby and making his presence felt at various community events. West Hollywood hosted a can- dlelight memorial for Short, photo by Jon Viscott known as Hollywood Jesus, or Friends, family and council members gathered in West Hollywood Park WeHo Jesus, on Jan. 7 at West on Jan. 7 in Short’s memory. Hollywood Park. Short, 57, died last month due to a brief illness, according to media reports. that media began reporting his Jesus. (Short once told West Short is “checking messages in death. Since then, L.A. locals have Hollywood spokeswoman Lisa heaven now,” read a social media taken to social media to share their Belsanti that he dressed as Jesus post by West Hollywood photos and memories of Short. for Halloween one year and the Councilman John D’Amico, along In a phone interview, Hamilton persona grew from there.) Plenty with a photo of Short texting. “He said he and Short had lived across of religious activists canvas the was one of a kind. And part of the street from each other in West streets of Los Angeles with signs what makes WeHo a terrific vil- Hollywood since the mid-1990s, and megaphones, but Short’s alter lage to live in.” “when he was just Kevin.” ego didn’t emerge out of religious photo by Edwin Folven It wasn’t until a friend and Approximately 10 years ago, zeal. Officials in West Hollywood, where MedMen was one of four businesses neighbor, Brian Hamilton, shared according to Hamilton, Short “He didn’t have an agenda,” to start selling recreational cannabis last week, downplayed the the news in a Jan. 3 Facebook post started publicly appearing as See Short page 22 announcement by federal authorities about potentially targeting sellers.

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Afshar’s new exhibit “En Masse” runs Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Michael Small Mouth from Sunday, Jan. 14 through VanHartingsveldt will lead the discus- Sunday, Jan. 28 at The Space by sion on the many kinds of celestial Advocartsy. The mixed media instal- beings in Japanese art and their roles, SoundsBess Wohl’s production “Small lation includes paintings, drawings as well as how they are portrayed Mouth Sounds” runs from Thursday, and animations that explore the artistically. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. Jan. 11 through Sunday, Jan. 28 at process of mourning on a personal, 100. (323)761-7510, jflalc.org. the Broad Stage. Filled with awk- communal and historical level. Afshar ward and insightful humor, the play uses Persian and Muslim Shiite is a unique and compassionate pro- mourning rituals known as Ta’zieh as duction asking how people address a mode of contemplation. In Persian life’s biggest questions when words LGBT Center culture, Ta’zieh is a centuries-old pas- fail them.As six strangers escape city sion play inspired by historical and Volunteer Orientation life to immerse themselves in a silent Learn how to volunteer at the Los religious events that symbolize spirit retreat, they confront internal Angeles LGBT Center during an and resistance. A reception is on Jan. demons and their vows of silence informational session on Wednesday, 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. 924 S. San Pedro collide with the human need to con- Jan. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the St., downtown. advocartsy.com. nect. Showtime on Jan. 11 is 7:30 Renberg Theater at the Village at Ed p.m.; see schedule or additional Gould Plaza. Volunteers help with showtimes. Tickets start at $75. 1310 special events, data entry, monthly 11th St., Santa Monica. thebroad- Le Salon newsletter mailings and more. 1125 stage.org. N. McCadden Place. lalgbtcenter.org. DeLe Salon Musiques De Musiques invites guests to a program of music by Russian Poetry Deathmatch masters on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The chamber music CabaretBootleg Theater presents “Poetry program features Deathmatch Cabaret” by the Melrose the music of Poetry Bureau running from Friday, Tchaikovsky, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 28. Arensky and The production pits poets against Rachmaninoff each other with the backdrop of a (pictured). Aud- smoky backroom of burlesque, booze photo by Ron Sossi ience members and song. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., will enjoy French Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m., Martin Rayner and Martyn Stanbridge star in “Freud’s Last Session,” a Champagne and a buffet. General Sunday. Tickets start at $20. 2220 play running from Saturday, Jan. 13 through Sunday, March 4 at the admission is $85; $45 for students. Beverly Blvd. bootlegtheater.org. Odyssey Theatre. The production is set in September 1939, on the day 135 N. 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WeHo spurs effort to repeal Costa-Hawkins law L.A. reacts to Trump announcement n Hearing in state of only one line stating its intention California Department of Consumer to repeal Costa-Hawkins, but did not Affairs. Beverly Hills landlords and on Salvadorans’ legal status Legislature scheduled advance beyond committee at the tenants underwent mediation in 2017 The administration of President for Jan. 11 behest of its author, who will pursue to reach a consensus over issues such Donald J. Trump announced it will its passage again this year with more as the creation of a registry for rental rescind protected status for approxi-   
  feedback. properties and the allowable rent mately 200,000 Salvadoran nation- The assemblyman’s communica- increase for properties subject to the als living in the U.S., with an 18- West Hollywood resident Jimmy tions director did not respond to ordinance. The mediation followed month delay. Palmieri said he remembers his questions about the bill before press the Beverly Hills City Council’s pas- “The recent decision by Donald father’s tenure as a landlord in his time. His legislative director, Guy sage of a temporary ordinance in Trump to end protections for native New Jersey. The amicable Strahl, told the Sacramento Bee last January 2017 that reduced the maxi- Salvadorans just underscores his lack relationship he shared with his ten- year that Bloom tabled the bill due to mum allowable rent increase per of compassion for people who are ants is in sharp contrast to the grow- opposition from landlords. Strahl year from 10 percent to 3 percent. positively contributing to our society ing hostilities between the two sides said Bloom’s office would conduct One of the groups that opposed and our economy,” Councilman in Los Angeles County over issues outreach with the goal of reaching a AB 1506 was the California Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, said such as rent control and justifiable compromise. Apartment Association, saying photo courtesy of the 13th District Council in a statement. “This is another Office evictions. With Costa-Hawkins in place, stricter rent control would inhibit heartless act that will harm commu- O’Farrell was among the local “I’ve looked at both sides of this landlords have been able to raise new development. nities in Los Angeles. I will continue for a very long time,” said Palmieri, rents of vacant units that used to be “Instead of exacerbating the state’s to stand with Angelenos who cherish officials to speak against the who has lived in West Hollywood more affordable. West Hollywood housing shortage with deterrents to our American values of life, liberty, Trump administration’s decision. for more than 20 years and serves on was among the cities in the state that development, lawmakers should and the pursuit of happiness.” the Human Services Commission. limited rent increases for vacant units work to boost the state’s housing In a news release, the Los Angeles Board members echoed Reflecting on the tensions between before the law went into effect. supply,” according to a statement by Unified School District said it is Ekchian’s message and affirmed the both sides over the legal terms of “While the expressed intention the group. “Building more housing aware that this announcement by the district’s commitment to supporting their relationship, he added, “Maybe was to provide landlords with the decreases market pressures and helps Trump administration has generated its students, employees and fami- there’s a middle ground.” resources they need to keep up with moderate rent prices, a phenomenon significant anxiety and confusion lies. The Costa-Hawkins Act, a 1995 the cost of inflation and properly already at play in the Bay Area.” among some students, families and “The president’s recent law that places limits on rent controls maintain their properties, the reality Landlords also cite rising costs to employees. In light of this announcement that Salvadorans cities can enforce on units that were is that there were no requirements in maintain their properties, and to keep announcement, LAUSD said it fleeing unrest and instability built after that year, has been at the the bill for the rental increase up with the latest earthquake retro- ardently reaffirms its commitment under TPS will have less than two core of the debate. Throughout 2017, amounts to be invested back into the fitting requirements, as reasons for to providing a safe and welcoming years to pack up and move back to a steady succession of West maintenance and upkeep of the prop- more lenient rent control. But tenants learning environment for all, regard- El Salvador is misguided and Hollywood residents voiced their erties,” Horvath said in an email to have said they’re unable to keep up less of immigration status. The dis- below the dignity of our democra- concerns over the effects the 1995 constituents. “In some cases, this has with rising rents, leading to grass- trict also remains committed to cy. We stand with every TPS ben- law has had on the community. With created high-cost housing that has roots efforts to speak out against making information, resources and eficiary that is able to call Los a growing contingent that wants it gone into severe disrepair, leaving laws they say aren’t favorable to ten- support accessible to individuals Angeles home,” said School repealed, Councilwoman Lindsey residents without quality, affordable ants, including Costa-Hawkins. with immigration-related concerns. Board President Mónica García. Horvath said she planned to be in options for housing and forcing them “It's important that the Assembly “L.A. Unified continues to be a “We want to be clear: L.A. Sacramento on Jan. 11 for a hearing out of their communities or onto the committee hears directly from you,” school district that embraces inclu- Unified is part of the resistance to on a bill that would repeal Costa- streets.” Horvath said. “Please reach out to sion and diversity – today and every this administration’s inhumane Hawkins. West Hollywood, Los Angeles the committee members and let them day,” said Interim Superintendent actions, and we will continue to The bill, AB 1506, was introduced and Beverly Hills are three of 15 know why protecting affordable Vivian Ekchian. “Every student, embrace every learner, family and last year by Assemblyman Richard California cities that have rent con- rents is important for all communi- employee and family is welcome, staff, regardless of their citizen- Bloom (D-Santa Monica). It consists trol ordinances, according to the ties in California.” safe and valued in our district.” ship status.” 4 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Policen hope video will lead to robbery suspect Female assailant targeted elderly victim in Koreatown
 

Investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Olympic Division are seeking information about a female suspect who allegedly robbed an elderly victim on Jan. 5 in the lobby of a Koreatown apartment building. The robbery occurred at approx- imately 11:25 a.m. as the 78-year- old female victim entered a build- ing in the 400 block of South photo courtesy of the LAPD Berendo Street, south of Third A security camera video shows the suspect following the victim inside Street and west of Vermont Avenue. Police said the suspect was waiting the apartment building lobby. for someone to enter and likely tar- photo by Edwin Folven geted the victim because of her age. “We suspect she thought she was fact that it happened in broad day- The victim held the door for the easy prey,” said Det. Daniel Chi. light, and her distinctive look. We The collision damaged the facade of a store at the intersection of suspect, who attacked her after they “[We sought help from the public] believe somebody knows her.” Melrose Avenue and Vista Street. both entered the lobby. because of the age of the victim, the The suspect is black, approxi- mately 20 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 125 pounds. She has red hair and was wearing a white sweater with stripes on the sleeves, ankle-high black pants and pink Man pleads not guilty to charges tennis shoes. The victim was knocked to the ground and treated for minor in
  collision on Melrosetal and later Avenue arrested, Osborne injuries. The robbery was captured said. on security camera video. The Los Angeles County Forno was charged with one “She fought for it,” Chi added. District Attorney’s Office count each of driving under the “Although we don’t recommend charged a 37-year-old defendant influence of alcohol, causing victims fighting for their property.” on Jan. 3 for his alleged involve- bodily injury to another person Security camera video of the rob- ment in a DUI and hit-and-run while having a blood alcohol bery can be viewed by visiting lap- collision on New Year’s Day at content of 0.08 percent or more, donline.org. Anyone with informa- Melrose Avenue and Vista hit and run resulting in death or tion about the crime is urged to call Street. serious injury to another person, detectives with the LAPD’s The collision occurred shortly and hit and run resulting in prop- Olympic Division Robbery Unit at before 5 a.m. in the 7400 block erty damage. The charges (213)382-9460. During weekends photo courtesy of the LAPD of Melrose Avenue. Five people include special allegations of and off hours, call the LAPD’s hot- were injured, including a female causing great bodily injury to The victim struggled with the suspect and sustained minor injuries. line at (877)LAPD247. victim who was hospitalized in more than one victim while dri- critical condition, and is now ving under the influence. Forno recovering. pleaded not guilty and was The defendant, Michael ordered to return to court on Jan. Forno, 37, was allegedly driving 17 for a preliminary hearing. Sober unit launched to lessen the need for ER visits south on Vista Street in a 2010 Osborne said Forno is also The Los Angeles Fire Department gency room. At a center, patients gram will make a significant differ- Mercedes Benz GL450 when he believed to have been involved recently launched its Sobriety will be monitored while they get ence for the most vulnerable adults collided with a 2007 Toyota in another collision minutes ear- Mobile Response Unit, also known sober, and case works can provide in our community, and also have a Prius traveling west on Melrose lier near Franklin Avenue and as the Sober Unit, which will pro- information about detox programs significant positive impact on our Avenue. Det. Olin Osborne, with Orange Drive. In that collision, vide care for chronically intoxicated and transitional housing. busiest resources in the field,” said the Los Angeles Police an occupied vehicle was struck individuals. “Our hope is this innovative pro- LAFD spokesman Erik Scott. Department’s West Traffic from behind by a driver who The pilot program was launched Division, said the unidentified sped away. No injuries were to address the challenges of an Prius driver was working for reported. increasing number of calls for emer- Uber and was transporting four Forno faces a maximum sen- gency medical services and an passengers. tence of 14 years and two increasing number of homeless Forno’s vehicle rolled over months in state prison. Bail was individuals. The LAFD is collabo- and damaged the façade of a set at $330,000. rating on the project with the Los store at the intersection. Osborne Anyone with information Angeles County Department of said Forno attempted to flee the about the collision is urged to Health Services and Exodus scene on foot but was held by call detectives with the LAPD’s Recovery Inc. civilians and turned over to West Traffic Division at The Sober Unit includes an police. He was treated at a hospi- (213)473-0220. ambulance staffed by a firefighter/paramedic, an Exodus nurse practitioner and a case man- ager to identify patients who are serially intoxicated in public. Patients identified to be intoxicated Leads sought on sexual assaults but not suffering from serious med- Detectives from the Los Angeles black man, 40 to 50 years old with ical problems will be taken to a photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office Police Department’s Robbery brown eyes and a bald head. During Department of Health Services The unit utilizes an ambulance staffed by a firefighter/paramedic, nurse Homicide Division, Special Assault some crimes, he has worn a beanie sobering center rather than an emer- practitioner and case manager. Section are seeking the public’s and had a goatee or mustache. Some help in identifying a sexual preda- victims reported the suspect as hav- tor. ing salt and pepper colored hair. He The suspect is believed to be was armed with a black semi-auto- responsible for 12 kidnappings and matic handgun. rapes in Los Angeles Police On different occasions, the sus- DA’s office warns about money mule scams Department and Los Angeles pect was driving an older model, The Los Angeles County District viduals operating from outside the money obtained illegally through County Sheriff jurisdictions. The two-door black Dodge Ram pickup Attorney’s Office is warning seniors United States. The ads usually state identity theft and other criminal suspect picks up the women in with tinted windows, and a white seeking to work at home about a that an overseas company is seeking activity, and use a victim’s legiti- south Los Angeles, takes them to four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota scam in which perpetrators ask vic- local representatives to avoid high mate bank account and information secluded locations and sexually or Nissan. tims to act as “money transfer transaction charges or local taxes. to make the money appear to be assaults them before releasing them. Anyone with information is agents.” The fake “employer” persuades legally earned when transferred The Los Angeles Police asked to call dets. Dara Brown or Known as “money mule scams,” victims to deposit money into their back into another account. Department’s cases occurred from Daniel Aguirre at (213)486-6910. the criminal activity often involves bank accounts, then transfer the People are cautioned to thorough- May through Dec. 9. The victims During weekends and off-hours, ads seeking people who can serve funds to the employer’s account in ly vet all employment opportunities, range from 15 to 46 years old. call the LAPD’s 24-hour hotline at as agents to transfer money. The ads exchange for a commission. In real- For information on scams, visit The suspect is described as a (877)LAPD247. are often placed by unknown indi- ity, the perpetrator is transferring da.lacounty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 11, 2018 6 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LAUSD superintendent to retire n keep me in your thoughts and State trying to School board names prayers.” interim replacement The school board met on Tuesday for the first time since better protect with King stepping King’s announcement. “Vivian has once again answered mountain lions down in June Assemblyman Richard Bloom the call of this board to serve,” (D-Santa Monica) announced   
  Board of Education Vice President last week that the California Nick Melvoin said in a statement. Department of Fish and Wildlife The Los Angeles Unified School “Her leadership of the district over has changed state policy for the District’s Board of Education unan- the last few months has earned her issuance of mountain lion depre- imously approved the appointment our confidence in this interim dation permits to provide more of Vivian Ekchian as interim super- appointment, and her steady hand protections for the animal. intendent on Jan. 9, days after ensures that we can keep working In 1990, California voters Superintendent Michelle King to increase student achievement approved the Wildlife Protection announced her retirement effective during this period of transition.” Act, which prohibits the hunting June 30 as she receives treatment In a joint statement released last of mountain lions. However, the for cancer. week, the school board said it will act also authorizes owners of “I am humbled and honored,” begin working on a “longer term livestock that have been said Ekchian, who has been serving leadership plan that supports our photo by Edwin Folven attacked by a mountain lion to as acting superintendent with King goal of 100 percent graduation.” seek lethal depredation permits. on medical leave for most of the “Having dedicated her career to Michelle King, pictured during the first day of school in 2016, announced The California Department of school year. “I look forward to the district, it is now time for Dr. that she will retire on June 30. Fish and Wildlife is legally accelerating the transformative King to focus her incredible required to grant these permits work that is occuring throughout strength and energy on her health,” crowded classrooms and budget time as superintendent has brought and over the past several the district, while maintaining our according to the statement. “We cuts have been some of the notable phenomenal progress to students decades, thousands of mountain steadfast focus on 100 percent wholeheartedly support her deci- challenges King, an LAUSD alum- across our city,” Los Angeles lions have been killed through graduation that will guarantee col- sion to retire, and will continue to na, has contended with. Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a state- the issuance of these permits. lege, career and life readiness for keep her in our thoughts and Before being appointed superin- ment. “LAUSD’s record graduation In 2016, a mountain lion in our shining stars.” prayers as she faces the challenges tendent, King worked as a teacher, rates are a testament to her remark- the Santa Monica Mountains The reason for King’s medical ahead.” coordinator, assistant principal, able commitment, and it has been apparently killed a dozen ani- leave was previously undisclosed King has been the district’s principal, chief administrator of my privilege to work closely with mals, including alpacas and before she announced last week superintendent for two years. Her secondary education, local district her on making community college goats. The livestock owner that she has been “challenged by priorities for the district have superintendent, chief of staff to the tuition-free for every district gradu- applied for a depredation permit medical issues” and “undergoing included reaching a 100 percent superintendent, senior deputy ate, expanding after-school pro- that allowed for the shooting of treatment for cancer.” graduation rate and a “We Are superintendent and chief deputy grams, making more campuses the mountain lion despite the “I am very thankful for the out- One” campaign to promote inclu- superintendent. Her accolades have available for recreation, and creat- existence of other effective, non- pouring of support I have received sion among students who come included the National Association ing new opportunities for students lethal strategies, eventually from the entire L.A. Unified family, from different backgrounds. The of School Superintendent’s 2017 to get the work experience they prompting Bloom to introduce our community partners and my district has also seen increases in National Superintendent of the Year need to build a more prosperous AB 8, which called for increased colleagues across the nation,” King, proficiency rates among English and UCLA’s Edward A. Dickson future for their families and com- flexibility on how the state deals who has worked in the district for learners and a reduction in student Alumnus of the Year Award. munities. She is a close friend, and with protected wildlife that may more than 30 years, said in a state- suspensions. “Michelle King has devoted her I send her love, prayers, and grati- pose a danger to livestock and ment. “As I aggressively fight this The integration of charter entire professional life to Los tude for extraordinary dedication property. illness, I ask that you continue to schools into the district, over- Angeles’ young people – and her and leadership.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 11, 2018

10 scientific and technical achievements

toThe beAcademy honored of Motion Picture temwith at Industrial Academy Light & Magic; to contributionsAwards to the design and Arts and Sciences announced last Joe Mancewicz, Matt Derksen and architecture of the Houdini visual week that 10 scientific and technical Hans Rijpkema for the design, effects and animation system; to Bill achievements represented by 34 architecture and implementation of Spitzak and Jonathan Egstad for the individual award recipients, as well the Rhythm & Hues Construction visionary design, development and as one organization, will be honored Kit rigging system; to Alex Powell stewardship of the Nuke composit- at its annual Scientific and Technical for the design and engineering, to ing system; to Abigail Brady, Jon Awards Presentation on Saturday, Jason Reisig for the interaction Wadelton and Jerry Huxtable for Feb. 10, at the Beverly Wilshire in design, and to Martin Watt and Alex their significant contributions to the Beverly Hills. Wells for the high-performance exe- architecture and extensibility of the In addition, visual effects technol- cution engine of the Premo charac- Nuke compositing system; and to ogist Jonathan Erland will receive ter animation system at Leonard Chapman for the overall the Gordon E. Sawyer Award (an DreamWorks Animation; and to concept, design and development, photo by Edwin Folven Oscar statuette) for technological Rob Jensen for the foundational to Stanislav Gorbatov for the elec- Pink’s Hot Dogs dedicated the new Burt (Robin) Ward Hot Dog on contributions that have brought design and continued development, tronic system design, and to David Tuesday in honor of the actor who starred as Robin in the 1960s TV credit to the industry. to Thomas Hahn for the animation Gasparian and Souhail Issa for the show “Batman.” Ward enjoyed the new menu item and was joined by Unlike other Academy Awards to toolset, and to George ElKoura, mechanical design and integration Gloria Pink (left), his wife Tracy Ward, Beverly Pink and Richard Pink. be presented this year, achievements Adam Woodbury and Dirk Van of the Hydrascope telescoping cam- receiving Scientific and Technical Gelder for the high-performance era crane systems. Awards need not have been devel- execution engine of the Presto An Academy Award of Merit was oped and introduced during 2017. Animation System at Pixar issued to Mark Elendt and Side Holy hot dogs, Batman! Rather, the achievements must Animation Studios. Effects Software for the creation n demonstrate a proven record of con- Scientific and Engineering and development of the Houdini Pink’s celebrates new addition to the show, the exhibit tributing significant value to the Awards (Academy Plaques) were visual effects and animation system. pays tribute to the late Adam West, process of making motion pictures. issued to John Coyle, Brad The Gordon E. Sawyer Award, Burt (Robin) Ward Dog who was the other half of the Technical Achievement Awards Hurndell, Vikas Sathaye and Shane presented to an individual in the “Dynamic Duo.”
  were issued to Jason Smith and Jeff Buckham for the concept, design, motion picture industry whose tech- The exhibit displays original White for the original design, and to engineering and implementation of nological contributions have costumes and props from the show, Rachel Rose and Mike Jutan for the the Shotover K1 Camera System; to brought credit to the industry, was Burt Ward, who starred as Robin which aired from 1966-68. architecture and engineering, of the Jeff Lait, Mark Tucker, Cristin issued to Jonathan Erland. in the 1960s television show Highlights include a re-creation of BlockParty procedural rigging sys- Barghiel and John Lynch for their For information, visit oscars.org. “Batman,” was recognized Wayne Manor and the Batcave, re- Tuesday with a hot dog named in created costumes of the show’s vil- his honor at Pink’s Hot Dogs on La lains such as The Riddler, The Brea Avenue. Joker, The Penguin and Mr. Ward and his wife Tracy joined Freeze, and life-size sculptures of Richard, Gloria and Beverly Pink Beverly Hills to host talk about gun violence the three women who portrayed The Beverly Hills Bar author of “Gunfight: The Battle over pens? In this program, experts on all at the iconic stand to debut the new Catwoman – Eartha Kitt, Lee Association will host three the Right to Bear Arms in America.” sides of the issue will address these menu item, known as the Burt Meriwether and Julie Newmar. speakers on Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 “It seems as though mass shoot- questions, with input from the audi- (Robin) Ward Hot Dog. It’s an all- The Batmobile and Batcycle will p.m. at 241 N. Canon Drive for a ings are happening more often: ence. This program is intended not beef “Batmobile” stretch dog also be on display. The Hollywood discussion about what the law Newtown, San Bernardino, just for Bar members and guests, topped with mustard, relish, Museum is located at 1660 N. can, or should, do about gun vio- Orlando, Las Vegas, Sutherland but for anyone who is concerned onions and sauerkraut. Ward sam- Highland Ave. lence. Springs, Tehama,” according to the about issues of gun violence and pled the hot dog and proclaimed it The Burt (Robin) Ward Hot The speakers will be Margot bar association. “The right to bear civil liberties.” was one of the best he ever had. Dog, which is $5.60, will be per- Bennet, executive director of arms is protected by the Second The program is free to the pub- “It is such an honor,” said Ward, manently available at Pink’s Hot Women Against Gun Violence; Amendment of the U.S. lic but advanced registration is who collaborated with the Pinks Dogs. Pink said Ward’s picture Sean A. Brady, attorney at Michael Constitution, but does that mean the required and space is limited. on the toppings. “It’s a unique will also be added to the collection and Associates; and Adam Winkler, law can do nothing to protect For information, visit combination that is very tasty. We of celebrity photographs lining the UCLA Law School professor and against getting shot before it hap- bhba.org. all know crime fighters have to walls at the stand. have nourishment, and Pink’s is Ward said he is a longtime fan of the best in L.A.” Pink’s Hot Dogs, and the tribute is “What we have is the ultimate fitting. He is also a “Canine hot dog created for the greatest Crusader” who owns a nonprofit County confirms case of sexually transmitted Zika crime fighters in the world,” Pink dog food brand called Gentle Los Angeles County sex if you or your partner have three weeks after returning to said. Giants and runs a rescue dog orga- Department of Public Health has traveled to an area with risk of prevent infecting local mosqui- The hot dog was created in con- nization. confirmed the first case of sexu- Zika,” said Jeffrey toes. Symptoms of Zika are fever, junction with the “Batman ‘66” “This is also a tribute to my dear ally transmitted Zika infection in Gunzenhauser, interim health joint pain, rash, red eyes and exhibit, which opened on Jan. 10 friend, Adam West, who loved his a resident of Los Angeles County. officer for Los Angeles County. muscle pain beginning three to at the Hollywood Museum. In fans,” Ward said. “It’s delicious.” A male resident, who traveled to To prevent sexual transmission seven days after being infected. Mexico, developed symptomatic of Zika, couples should use con- Illness is usually mild with symp- Zika infection in early doms or abstain from sex for six toms lasting up to a week. Most November. His female partner, months after a male partner has people who are infected have no who did not travel, subsequently been exposed to or diagnosed symptoms at all. People are rarely Registration open for Griffith developed symptomatic Zika with Zika, and for eight weeks hospitalized or die from this dis- infection after his return to Los after a female partner has been ease. Angeles County. exposed to or diagnosed with Aedes mosquitoes, the mosqui- County, vector control agen- Zika. Pregnant women should toes that can carry Zika, have ParkRunners areHalf sought Marathon for the and the Autry Museum of the cies routinely test mosquitoes use condoms or abstain from sex been found in many areas of Los Griffith Park Half Marathon and American West. The event starts that can carry Zika in L.A. for the entire duration of their Angeles County. People can 5K Road Race scheduled on and finishes in the central park County. There have been no cases pregnancy. reduce the spread of Aedes mos- Sunday, Jan. 28. meadow near 4730 Crystal of Zika transmitted by local mos- Transmission of Zika virus is quitoes by eliminating all sources The event is being organized by Springs Drive. quitoes in Los Angeles County. still ongoing in Mexico, Latin of standing water around their the Los Angeles City Department The event also includes an expo Since 2015, there have been 122 America and other regions of the homes where mosquitoes can of Recreation and Park, the L.A. with food, vendors and family cases of Zika infection reported world. Travelers should take pre- breed, including flower pot Parks Foundation and Aztlan activities. in the county, of which 121 have cautions against Zika during trav- saucers, old tires and buckets. Athletics. Sponsors include the Registration and the expo run been acquired from the bite of an el by avoiding mosquito bites Mosquito problems can be Los Angeles Department of Water from 6 to 11:30 a.m. The half infected mosquito during travel including using Environmental reported to local vector control and Power and Councilman David marathon starts at 7 a.m., and the to areas where Zika is occurring. Protection Agency approved districts. Ryu, 4th District. 5K road race begins at 8 a.m. “This case is a reminder to take mosquito repellant and wearing For information, visit pub- The half marathon and 5K road For information, visit griffith- precautions during sex or avoid long sleeves and pants, and for lichealth.lacounty.gov. race circle the Los Angeles Zoo parkrun.com. 8 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Input sought on ‘Transfer on 2nd Boarding’ policy Metro continues Purple The Los Angeles County the first boarding. The changes are Metro Headquarters, Board Room, Metropolitan Transportation planned for implementation this One Gateway Plaza, downtown. Authority is seeking input on pro- spring. The public may also may mail posed readiness efforts in preparation To ensure a smooth transition once written testimony postmarked Line subway work for “Transfer on 2nd Boarding,” a paper transfers are eliminated, the through midnight on Jan. 17 to Metro board-approved policy for customers Metro Board of Directors is consider- Customer Relations, Attn: Transfer transferring between agencies. ing replacing day pass sales with on 2nd Boarding Readiness, One The policy eliminates the need for stored value sales aboard Metro Gateway Plaza, 99-PL-4, Los paper transfers by allowing transfers buses; transitioning token users to Angeles, CA, 90012-2932. to be automatically deducted from TAP; and implementing a consistent Comments can be faxed to (213)922- stored value on a TAP card upon the $2 TAP card price to customers at all 6988 and emailed to customerrela- second boarding, and extends the points of purchase. Public input is [email protected], with “Transfer on transfer eligibility time from two sought at a hearing on the policy on 2nd Boarding Readiness” in the sub- hours to two-and-a-half hours from Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at ject line.

Closures ahead for Crenshaw/LAX Rail Line Project Metro has announced that the terminals at LAX will move from ing new switches that will connect Crenshaw/LAX Rail Line Project Aviation/LAX Station to the the Metro Green Line and new will begin construction work to tie- Hawthorne/Lennox Station. Crenshaw/LAX Line. The closure in the new train tracks with the “LAX is one of America’s gate- will also give Metro the opportuni- Metro Green Line near ways to the world, and this new ty to conduct maintenance work on Aviation/LAX Station on Friday, connection brings us one step clos- the Green Line. Jan. 26. er to linking it seamlessly with “We are in the process of build- The work will require the closure communities across our region,” ing a 21st century transportation of five Green Line stations through said Los Angeles Mayor and Metro system that will ultimately connect photo courtesy of Metro Saturday, April 7, with bus service Board Chair Eric Garcetti. “This people and communities across The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is replacing rail service at the stations. new Metro light-rail line will ease L.A. County,” said Los Angeles continuing work on the Purple Line Extension subway project along The stations to be closed are congestion and transform the way County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Wilshire Boulevard, and is cautioning about potential closures and Aviation/LAX, Mariposa, El Angelenos and visitors access 4th District. “However, expanding delays. Segundo, Douglas and Redondo LAX.” our current system means major Through Jan. 12, preparation for pile installation continues near Beach. Work will begin at 9 p.m. on The 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX construction and inconveniencing Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, and jet grouting is occurring Jan. 26 and will continue 24 hours Line is a $2.058-billion light rail our current Metro riders. Green near Wilshire Boulevard and Norton Avenue. Concrete work is ongo- a day until 3 a.m. on Saturday, April project that will run between the Line riders should be prepared for ing near Wilshire Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue, and excavation, 7. Regular Green Line service will Expo Line and Green Line with these temporary station closures hauling and utility work is ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and continue between Norwalk and eight new stations to serve the and the effect they will have on Fairfax Avenue. Hawthorne/Lennox stations. A free Crenshaw, Inglewood and LAX their commutes. Be sure to plan Near Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards, the contractor is contin- shuttle bus will run between communities. The Measure R- ahead, allow for extra time and use uing with excavation, utility work, hauling and dewatering well instal- Hawthorne/Lennox Station and the funded project is expected to open the free shuttles between stations.” lation. five closed Green Line stations. in 2019. “This work is a major milestone Metro has also announced plans for an upcoming community meet- The bus will run every six min- “I am grateful to members of the that gets us a step closer to opening ing on construction on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the utes during weekday peak periods, public for their incredible patience the Crenshaw/LAX Line in the fall Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For information, and every 15 minutes during other and flexibility while this significant of 2019,” said Metro CEO Phillip visit metro.net. times and weekends. Metro recom- construction work is taking place,” A. Washington. “Connecting these Members of the public with questions or concerns about Purple mends passengers plan for longer said Metro Board member and Los lines will provide easy access to Line Extension construction activity can also call the 24-hour project commute times in advance. Metro Angeles County Supervisor Mark Metro’s rail system for residents of hotline at (213)922-6934, and email the project team at purpleline- will deploy customer service rail Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. the Crenshaw Corridor, Inglewood, [email protected]. ambassadors to assist passengers at “When this light rail line opens in Westchester and LAX communi- the Hawthorne/Lennox and 2019, communities along the align- ties.” Aviation stations from 5:30 a.m. to ment will benefit from greatly For information on the 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, improved mobility, which we are Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, and on weekends. The LAX G confident will outweigh the short- call the project hotline at (213)922- Shuttle that currently runs between term impacts of construction.” 3864, or visit metro.net/Crenshaw. the Green Line and the passenger Construction will involve build-

Weekend closures in store with Regional Connector In anticipation of tunnel mining streets. The lower portion of Fourth Flower Street traffic will be work being completed in mid- Street, from Figueroa to Flower detoured westbound at Third Street January, the Regional Connector streets will be reduced to one lane to Beaudry, then back to Sixth Constructors under contract to the with construction work occurring Street. The I-110 northbound Third Los Angeles County Metropolitan between 7 a.m. and midnight. Street eastbound off-ramp will be Transportation Authority will begin One traffic lane will remain open closed as part of the weekend clo- efforts to retrieve the Tunnel Boring on Flower Street between Third and sures activities starting at 9 p.m. Machine at the intersection of Fifth from 7 to 9 p.m. prior to the Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. Fourth and Flower streets as part of full weekend closure. Weekend The $1.75 billion Regional construction-related activities for detours will be from 9 p.m. Friday Connector Transit Project is a 1.9- the Regional Connector Transit to 5 a.m. Monday. These include mile underground light-rail exten- Project. Flower Street through traffic sion that will connect the Blue, Full weekend closures of the detoured to Grand Avenue at First Expo and Gold lines in downtown Fourth and Flower intersection are Street, then to Fifth Street and back Los Angeles. It is scheduled to be scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on to Flower Street. Southbound completed in 2021. Friday, Jan. 19, through 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, for traffic recon- figuration and preparation work to erect the machine’s gantry crane. The 11 weekend closures of the intersection will remain in place through April 2. During the weekend closures, various work activities will take place including setting k-rail, grind- ing, striping, deck panel removal, excavation and boring machine removal. Local access to businesses will be maintained during the clo- sure. Pedestrian access will be maintained outside the work area. Construction flaggers will be onsite to facilitate access. During weekdays, through traffic will be reduced to two lanes on Flower Street from Third to Fifth Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 11, 2018

models and improved training. people in their lives,” said “While we have made some Supervisor Hilda Solis, 1st District. deeply positive gains in achieving “[This] motion will ensure the County looks at ways to help LGBTQ foster youth equality for LGBTQ people, delivery of more sensitive and sup- The Los Angeles County Board LGBTQ youth into the probation ter family recruitment and family LGBTQ youth – especially those in portive services to this population of Supervisors on Jan. 9 unani- system. finding efforts that would lead to the child welfare or probation sys- of young people who both deserve mously approved a motion to iden- “There are approximately 1,400 foster youth placements, and recom- tems – still face discrimination, bul- and need affirming care to help tify ways to improve services for young people who self-identify as mendations for innovative treatment lying, violence and ignorance from them thrive.” LGBTQ young people in the coun- LGBTQ in our child welfare sys- ty’s care. tem. Often these children have Nearly one in five foster youth in been doubly disadvantaged by big- Los Angeles County identify as otry and ignorance as well as LGBTQ – a much higher percent- neglect and abuse. This motion age than in the general population lays the groundwork for the county CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD – yet the demographic is often not to better provide for their needs, identified in the county’s child wel- including tailored services deliv- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE fare system, said Supervisor Sheila ered by well-trained and culturally Kuehl, 3rd District. The result is competent staff, and identification targeted services are not regularly of supportive, affirming caretak- provided by staff who have train- ers,” Kuehl said. “I am proud of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Historic Preservation ing necessary to support the unique leadership role L.A. County is tak- Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: needs of LGBTQ youth, she added. ing in addressing the unique chal- LGBTQ youth enter the foster lenges faced by LGBTQ youth.” LOCATIONS: 645-681 ROBERTSON BOULEVARD, West care system for many of the same The motion requests the depart- Hollywood, California; and reasons as other youth including ments of Children and Family 648-654 LA PEER DRIVE, West Hollywood, California abuse, neglect and parental sub- Services, Probation, Mental Health, stance abuse, but many LGBTQ Public Health and Health Services youth also experience trauma as a report back in 90 days with an REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to redevelop a commercial site of result of rejection or mistreatment inventory and assessment of exist- approximately 262,315 square-feet with a 141-room because of their sexual orientation, ing services, programs and training hotel with associated uses; four levels of subterranean gender identity or gender expres- that assist LGBTQ youth. The parking; partial demolition, and rehabilitation and reloca- sion. Similar factors can also lead board also requested a report on fos- tion of the Factory Building. (Robertson Lane Hotel Project)

PERMIT(S): Administrative Permit, Certificate of Appropriateness, Conditional Use Permits, Demolition Permit, Koretz addresses constituents Development Permit, General Plan Amendment, Minor Conditional Use Permit, Specific Plan, Subdivision, Zoning Map Amendment, and any other required per- at JFSLA senior center mits.

APPLICANT(S): Faring

TIME/PLACE Monday, January 22, 2018 OF HEARING: at 7:00 p.m. Plummer Park Community Center, Rooms 5 and 6 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046

ZONES: CC2 (Community, Commercial 2); and CN2 (Commercial, Neighborhood 2)

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Environmental Impact Report prepared.

The staff report will be available on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on- line at www.weho.org photo courtesy of JFSLA Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles hosted a town hall meeting IF YOU CHALLENGE with Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz on Jan. 9 at the Freda this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those Mohr Multipurpose Senior Center. Koretz provided updates on issues issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, he worked on in 2017 and addressed audience concerns. Topics or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Historic included affordable housing, homelessness, transportation, the envi- Preservation Commission, via the Community Development Department at, or prior ronment and public safety, according to his director of communica- to, the Public Hearing. tions, Alison Simard. The councilman (second from right) was joined by Susan Belgrade (left), director of the JFS/Freda Mohr To comply with the Multipurpose Center; volunteer Allen Edel; Detroit Street resident American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening George Epstein; and Nancy Volpert, director of public policy and Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special strategic initiatives for JFSLA assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. NCJW/LA examines legacy Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO ofWillie Roe Parker, v. aWade nationally decisionand nationwide. (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net renowned OB/GYN and abortion Parker is the physician plaintiff access advocate, will speak during in the federal lawsuit preventing ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express “Roe at 45: When Rights ≠ the closure of Mississippi’s only their opinion in this matter. Access” on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 5 abortion clinic, a case currently in to 7:30 p.m. at the National request for hearing by the U.S. For further information contact Jennifer Alkire, AICP, Senior Planner, in the Council of Jewish Women, Los Supreme Court. He is a reproduc- Angeles’ council house, 543 N. tive justice advocate and author of Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: Fairfax Ave. the book “Life’s Work: A Moral [email protected] Hosted by the NCJW/LA and Argument for Choice.” co-sponsored by over 20 local, In addition to Parker’s appear- Yvonne Quarker state and national organizations, ance, the evening will feature an City Clerk the event marks the 45th anniver- interactive program on the experi- sary of the landmark 1973 Roe v. ences of women seeking abortions Wade Supreme Court decision and the legal, financial and person- protecting women’s decision to al barriers they face. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- have an abortion. Organizers will Admission is free; RSVP issue a call about tackling barriers required by calling (323)852- тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- to abortion access in California 8518, or email [email protected]. 6826. 10 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Local resident and WWII vet MayorLos Angeles’ touts economy contin- record breaking tourism in 2017 ued to surge in 2017, as tourism, travel through LAX and port cargo celebrates 97th birthday broke all-time records. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the record-breaking numbers on Jan. 10 and was joined by Councilman Joe Buscaino, 15th District, and leaders from the Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Department, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Los Angeles World Airports and the Port of Los Angeles. “We are powering Los Angeles’ economy to new heights every year because we know that lasting pros- perity means investing boldly in jobs, opportunity and growth,” Garcetti said. “The expansion of our travel and tourism sector, and the photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office success of our port, tell the story of Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by city officials and business leaders to a city whose moment has arrived, and we will continue pushing for- announced that tourism continues to increase in Los Angeles. ward as we expand our role on the photo courtesy of Tom LaBonge world stage and prepare to welcome Los Angeles is a global city Welcome” initiative to show that the Olympic and Paralympic Former Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge recently cel- known for its diversity, and interna- diversity and inclusion have always Games in 2028.” ebrated the 97th birthday of Windsor Square resident Bud Rice, who tional tourism holds an important been and will continue to be corner- According to the L.A. Tourism & flew during D-Day in 1946 as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps. place in the city’s identity, the offi- stones of L.A.’s culture. The efforts Convention Board, the city wel- Rice, who has lived in Windsor Square since 1952, flew a C-47 cials said. The past year began with paid off, with international tourism comed 48.3 million visitors in 2017 Skytrain over Normandy during D-Day, according to Stars and travel restrictions put in place by in Los Angeles growing 0.9 percent – an increase of more than 2 percent Stripes. He was with the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron as part of the the federal government – measures to a record 7.1 million visitors, out- over 2016 – marking the seventh Allied invasion of occupied Europe. that threatened to jeopardize inter- performing a projected forecast and consecutive year of record-breaking “He is just a great, great person,” LaBonge said. “I could never miss national travel to Los Angeles. the rest of the country, which tourism growth. Garcetti has set a Bud Rice’s 97th birthday.” In response, the Los Angeles Tourism Economics estimated saw goal of welcoming 50 million visi- Tourism & Convention Board a decline of 0.9 percent year-over- tors a year to the city by 2020. launched the “Everyone is year for 2017. Volunteers sought for WeHo MLK Day of Service project The city of West Hollywood on As part of this year’s MLK Jr. Jan. 13 will join hundreds of com- Day of Service, local volunteers munities around the country in a will collect nonperishable food for National Day of Service to com- the Jewish Family Service’s SOVA memorate Martin Luther King Jr. Food and Community Resource Day. Program, and donations of new The 2018 West Hollywood and used clothing and shoes for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Youth Service event will take place from Center on Highland. Donations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West will be collected curbside at West Hollywood Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School 970 N. Hammond St. Volunteers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. are needed to help with landscap- Congress designated the Martin ing, clean-up, painting and other Luther King Jr. Day federal holi- beautification projects at the day in 1994 as a National Day of school. All activities involve phys- Service. Each year, West ical labor, and volunteers are Hollywood participates in the call expected to be available to work a to action. Community partners for six-hour shift. Participants must be this year’s event include Friends of at least 12 years old and will West Hollywood Elementary and receive a commemorative T-shirt Anawalt Lumber. and lunch. Space is limited; For information and to register, advanced registration is required to call (323)848-6885, or visit volunteer. weho.org.

Big Sunday hosts annual MLK Day clothing collection Big Sunday, one of the country’s to work together to make our largest organizations connecting world a nicer place. Despite what people with volunteer work, will you hear, now, more than ever, host its sixth annual Martin Luther most people want to focus on what King Jr. Day Clothing Collection we have in common,” said David & Community Breakfast at the Big Levinson, Big Sunday’s founder Sunday headquarters, 6111 and executive director. Melrose Ave., on Monday, Jan. 15. Big Sunday has been connecting From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., more people with opportunities to vol- than 1,000 volunteers will work unteer since 1999. Founded in Los together to sort 25,000 items of Angeles by Levinson with 300 clothing, which will be donated to volunteers, the organization has several organizations. Attendees completed more than 1 million will be served a breakfast and can volunteer hours, and over 6,000 participate in Big Sunday’s volunteer projects worth several “Something in Common” photo million dollars in donated goods project. and services. “There are so many people – For information, visit bigsun- from all walks of life – who want day.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 11, 2018

Furry friends welcome at Detours needed for Santa Monica Boulevard project The city of Beverly Hills has LED street lights. Enhancements appointed the Traffic and Parking begun reconstructing an approxi- to the roadway include the instal- Commission to develop recom- mately 1.5-mile segment of North lation of a bioswale on the north mendations for traffic mitigation. WeHo dog parks opening Santa Monica Boulevard, from side, landscaping improvements, For approximately three weeks, Wilshire Boulevard to Doheny and widening the south side North Santa Monica Boulevard, Drive. The project will run until between Canon Drive and between Alpine and Doheny dri- Jan. 31. Wilshire Boulevard. ves, will be open to two lanes of The construction will rebuild the In 2013, the Beverly Hills City only westbound traffic. Eastbound deteriorating roadway, upgrade the Council formed a 15-member Blue lanes will be closed at Crescent storm drain system, replace curb Ribbon Committee to conduct Drive, and diverted to South Santa and gutters, upgrade access ramps public outreach and develop rec- Monica Boulevard. to American with Disability ommendations for the project For information, call the project Access standards, and install new design. The City Council also helpline at (424)339-9033.

rendering courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Sculpture honors champions of workers’ rights The city of West Hollywood is inviting dog owners and their pets The Los Angeles County Arts ment. The bronze sculpture is a ceramist born in the city of to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city’s new off-leash dog parks on Commission has announced the double portrait. One side features Cuernavaca, Morelos in 1944. Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. in West Hollywood Park. donation of a sculpture by Mexican Huerta, who is well known for her Before becoming an artist, at the The new dog parks are located near the basketball courts at the artist José Sacal to the county’s efforts to secure safe working con- age of 24 he worked in fashion, north portion of the park. The project includes a 4,250-square-foot Civic Art Collection. ditions and workers’ rights for farm which allowed him to travel to area for small dogs west of the basketball courts, and a 7,350-square- The artwork, which was created workers. The other features Solis, Paris, Rome and New York. Sacal foot space for large dogs east of the courts. in 2012, honors civil rights icon who served as labor secretary for returned to Mexico and experi- Each dog park features open space with benches, shade trees, small Dolores Huerta and Los Angeles President Barack Obama and was mented in sculpture, developing a mounds, turf terraces and water stations. New pedestrian stairs and a County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, the first Latina to serve in a U.S. unique style. His sculptures are fig- ramp north of the basketball courts will provide access to Santa 1st District. Cabinet position. Solis is consid- urative experiments of the human Monica Boulevard. The Los Angeles County Civic ered a champion for workers’ body, blending abstract with surre- The dog parks are the first new features of West Hollywood Park to Art Collection is composed of his- rights. alism. For information, visit be unveiled as part of Master Plan Phase II improvements. toric and contemporary civic art- The artwork will be placed in lacounty.arts.org. Construction of Phase II improvement began last January and is antic- work installed on county property. the Millard Sheets Art Center at the ipated to continue through 2020. It includes approximately 400 art Fairplex, in Pomona, where thou- The new park configuration will include an aquatic and recreation objects and pieces that were com- sands of people visit the L.A. WHEN ARE YOU center, expanded green spaces, updated children’s playgrounds and an missioned, donated or purchased County Fair annually. The location AIDS Monument at the West Hollywood Library, which was complet- since the Civic Art Policy was was chosen because of Millard GOING TO DO ed as part of Phase I of the park improvement project. The park and adopted in 2004, as well as historic Sheets’ history of social activism as all existing facilities will remain open until each new improvement is artworks created before the estab- well as his support of Mexican YOUR ESTATE completed and open. El Tovar Place – a short road between San lishment of the Civic Art Program. artists such as muralist David PLANNING? Vicente and Robertson boulevards just south of West Hollywood Park For information about the collec- Alfaro Siqueiros. A similar sculp- – will remain closed for construction. tion, visit lacountyarts.org. ture of Solis and Huerta by Sacal Sacal created the artwork to cele- can be viewed at the Hilda L. Solis he consequences of not doing any West Hollywood Park is located at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. For estate planning are too numerous to information, call (323)848-6375, or visit weho.org/whparkproject. brate Solis’ and Huerta’s participa- Academy in East Los Angeles. tion in the workers’ rights move- Sacal is a Mexican sculptor and Tlist here, but a few issues are worth men- tioning. If your minor children become orphans, or if you become incapacitated and cannot take care of yourself, with- out written instructions from you the Courts will decide who will be in The Wallis to charge. The Court’s choice of guardian or conservator may not be yours. Additionally, the Court proceedings and host L.A. Riots administration of these procedures can be time consuming and cost prohibitive. anniversary Perhaps more importantly, the drain on finances as well as the physical and emotional toll these procedures can concert place on a family is incalculable. The city of Beverly Hills, the North Homeowners Association In the event of your death or incapaci- and the Beverly Hills Municipal ty, failure to have established even min- League are sponsoring a free gospel imal estate planning could mean your concert to mark the 25th anniver- hard earned money will be spent for sary of a similar concert that fol- administrative costs, as well as legal and court fees. For instance, if the value of lowed the 1992 Los Angeles riots. your GROSS assets totals more than The performance, by the Faithful $100,000, you probably need to estab- Central Bible Church of Inglewood, lish a living trust since estates over this will be held Sunday, Jan. 21, at 6 amount must be probated unless they p.m. at the Wallis Annenberg are in trust. This means if you are Center for the Performing Arts. buying a home for $500,000, even if In 1992, the city of Beverly Hills you have a large mortgage, your coproduced a concert featuring per- gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- formers from the same church, at er the current market value at the that time called Faithful Central time of your death). Probate cur- Missionary Baptist Church. The rently takes at least 9 months to purpose of the original concert, held complete, and that is only if every- at the Beverly Hills High School thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- Auditorium, was to promote unity erate estate can cost between and tolerance in the Los Angeles $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The region following the riots. The 2018 same estate if handled through a concert will feature the renowned “living trust” can reduce those costs singers and dancers from the by as much as 80% and take much less time to complete. Faithful Central Bible Church and a brief video excerpt from the origi- Proper estate planning allows you nal concert. to make your own decisions about RSVP is required. The Wallis is these matters while you can, rather located at 9390 N. Santa Monica than someone else making deci- Blvd. For information, visit thewal- sions when you cannot. lis.org. Kramer Law Group Stephen W. Kramer Correction: 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 A news brief on page 21 of the Los Angeles, CA 90036 Jan. 4 issue of the Park Labrea (323)964-7100 News and Beverly Press misstated a participating member of actress Gillian Anderson’s last AARP courtesy Union Privilege name in the headline. extended Network 12 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

of locally sourced vegetables and vors. For the month of January, RESTAURANT NEWS spices. It’s a great alternative for the flavors include chocolate dineL.A. at By Jill Weinlein those looking for great taste minus hazelnut fudge, mint chip whoop- the calories. The lobster bisque is ie pie, and happy birthday Elvis Le Petit Paris made with hand-picked lobsters (an ode to the King), made with tarting Jan. 12, until Jan. 26, from one of Captain Kidd’s many banana coconut ice cream with executive chef Baptiste Grellier Detox lunch at Comforting soup water tanks. Juicy lobster is blend- swirls of marionberry jam and Sand pastry chef Stephane Carriere The Grove and bread ed with broth and seasonings before peanut butter fudge. The bits of offer a prix-fixe, two-course lunch Renew, recharge and rejuvenate being poured into a sourdough candied coconut taste just like for $25 and three-course dinner for with Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & aptain Kidd’s offers three com- bread bowl. Enjoy a sunset dinner bacon. Order by the scoop or pint $49. The menu features foie gras, Grill’s new Detox Bento Box. forting soups: New England on one of their three patios, includ- at the Larchmont Village, West hanger steak, 48-hour-braised lamb Exclusive to the lunch menu, the Cclam chowder, Manhattan clam ing a dog-friendly patio. 209 N. Hollywood, Abbot Kinney, Studio shank, Provençal fish stew and box includes signature dishes such chowder and lobster bisque. Each Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, City and Arts District shops until oxtail terrine. Finish with a tarte as salmon carpaccio with mango can be ordered in a fluffy, hol- (310)372-7703. Thursday, Feb. 1. 240 N. tatin with caramel and crème and truffle ponzu; kale salad with lowed-out sourdough bread bowl. Larchmont Blvd., (323)466-0485. fraiche. 418 S. Spring St., watermelon radish, avocado and The outside of the bread offers the 8949 Santa Monica Blvd., (213)217-4445. soy vinaigrette; green tea soba noo- perfect amount of crispiness to Five vegan Salt & (424)288-4818. 1357 Abbot dles with sesame; and tuna poke keep the soup from soaking Kinney Blvd., (310)310-8429. with scallions, Asian pear and chili through. The Manhattan clam Straw flavors 12180 ½ Ventura Blvd., (818)358- oil. 189 The Grove Drive, chowder boasts clam juice and tart the year off with dairy-free 2890. 829 E. Third St., (213)988- dineL.A. at The (323)352-9300. thick tomato broth with a selection ice cream with delicious fla- 7070. Bellwether S see next page

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Love & Salt makesby Jilleverything Weinlein taste better 70 years earns you a 70¢ Reuben fter almost 40 years of serv- large, warm and doughy spheres gerling potatoes; and 12-ounce ing French cuisine in arrived with a large slab of cultured pork chop Milanese with heirloom Manhattan Beach, in 2014, butter sprinkled with sea salt crys- tomatoes, wild arugula and shaved father-and-daughter restauranteurs tals and rosemary. Cutting horizon- Parmesan. AGuy and Sylvie Gabriele of Café tally into one of the raised, yeast- Chef de cuisine and pastry chef Pierre were looking for change. leavened muffins, I spread the but- Rebecca Merhej’s desserts include They found inspiration in Michael ter and watched it melt immediately warm Italian donuts served with Fiorelli – who previously worked into the sponge-like crevices. It was lemon curd and Nutella, and a alongside the late “Rock ‘n’ Roll simply delectable. warm fig cake with pistachio. My Chef” Kerry Simon – and his phi- To start, we ordered the black favorite was her brown sugar pud- losophy that food only needs two kale salad chopped into thin strips ding that tasted a bit like a butter- ingredients: love and salt. Together, with pieces of salami, sliced olives, scotch budino. the three set out to reimagine a new pickled peppers, breadcrumbs and a Merhej’s pastries are showcased restaurant, fusing Italian and sprinkling of ricotta. A sweeter during Love & Salt’s weekend California cuisines. salad was the Mission figs with brunch. Some of the signature With a new chef as well as a new sliced black grapes, Frog Hollow brunch fare includes ricotta pan- name, the pair renovated the Café Farm pears and dollops of creamy cakes with blueberries and lemon Pierre space with Ana Henton from burrata. These salads paired well curd, and wood-fired eggs with Mass Architecture and Design. The with thick-cut ciabatta toast. stewed tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, walls are now a soothing slate gray, Next to arrive was the lamb fingerlings potatoes, Parmesan, and the blue hue of the decor Reuben, a take on the classic torn herbs and grilled bread. The echoes the nearby ocean. To add a Reuben with lamb tongue, tomato Downlow burger is a favorite bright focal point, the restaurant aioli, fontina cheese and pickled topped with fontina cheese, hired tattoo artist Johnny Vampotna peppers served on rye bread. caramelized onions, house pickles to paint large ruby-colored flower Fiorelli’s Italian arancini rice balls, and house-made tomato aioli. near the front door. In the back is a bathed in a traditional rustic After a morning jog, bike ride or granite bar with high stools, and Bolognese sauce, and wood-oven- walk along The Strand, treat your- two chef counters for diners to peer cooked meatballs were especially self to a Love & Salt breakfast on into the open kitchen and watch the delicious. Saturdays. Starting at 10 a.m., the chefs in action. The executive chef also makes first 15 guests each Saturday will After a bike ride along the beach, wood-fired blistered pizzas that are receive a free chicken sausage my husband and I brushed off the visually beautiful. His duck-egg breakfast sandwich. They are also sand, and went into Love & Salt for pizza is topped with pancetta, pota- pouring Tequila Sunrise beverages an early dinner when the restaurant to, rosemary, mozzarella, Parmesan to the first 15 diners for just $5. opened at 5:30 p.m. Escorted to a and a soft egg that bathes the pizza $$ Open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. coveted corner window table, we in a savory yolk. The roasted mush- and weekend brunch at 10 a.m. 317 had the perfect spot to watch people room pizza offers pleasing earthy Manhattan Beach Blvd., (310)545- photo courtesy of Marc Canter on their way to the Manhattan flavors with creamy Taleggio, 5252. Customers flocked to Canter’s Deli on Tuesday to purchase 70- Beach pier. fontina and touch of thyme. cent pastrami Reuben sandwiches in celebration of the deli’s 70th The front side of the Love & Another forte of Fiorelli’s is anniversary on Fairfax Avenue. Canter’s rolled back prices on the Salt’s menu features Fiorelli’s homemade pasta. He makes a heav- sandwiches from 4 p.m. to midnight to thank customers. Italian-inspired cuisine, offering an enly bucatini with bite-sized fennel “Seventy years is a long time. We decided to do something special array of interesting, locally sourced sausage, black kale, Parmesan and to mark this accomplishment and to show our appreciation,” said dishes. The back of the menu lists bread crumbs. His trottole pasta, Jacqueline Canter, one of eight family members who operate the classic cocktails crafted by consult- shaped like spinning tops, dazzles deli. “The family is incredibly proud of its heritage both on Fairfax ing bartender Vincenzo Marianella, with rich roasted garlic, bone mar- Avenue and the city in general.” of Copa d’Oro. He makes a good row, parsley, Parmesan and cracked The Canter family opened the restaurant in 1931, and in 1948 pisco sour and mai tai. The wine list black pepper. moved to 419 N. Fairfax Ave. The deli is known for pastrami, in- also offers a nice selection of Even though Fiorelli believes salt house bakery goods and a comfortable atmosphere. domestic and international wines is the essence to perfecting the fla- Academy Award winner Nicholas Cage met his wife, Patricia that can be ordered by the glass or vors in each dish, none of the dishes Arquette, in the restaurant. The Wallflowers got their start in the 9-ounce quartino. we experienced tasted salty – chef deli’s Kibbitz Room bar, along with other famous musicians and Who starts a dinner with English Fiorelli adds a just pinch. groups including the Grammy-nominated band Haim. Canter said muffins? I did, and it was one of my Entrées take about 20 minutes to photo by Jill Weinlein other celebrities and dignitaries who made the deli a “home away most memorable 2017 culinary prepare, and include the roasted from home” include Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Cary Grant and experiences. Fiorelli makes incred- Mediterranean branzino; 10-ounce, Duck egg pizza is topped with John F. Kennedy. She thanked loyal patrons and invited everyone to ible homemade muffins – two grilled skirt steak with crispy fin- pancetta and creamy mozzarella. visit the deli.

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Dec. 30 committed a petty theft in the 8300 At 11:35 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Santa Monica. pect stole a vehicle parked in the At 7:40 a.m., an unknown male 400 block of S. Rimpau. OLICE LOTTER suspect committed a burglary in An unknown suspect committed a P B the 8600 block of Wilshire. The petty theft in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect committed a suspect was approximately 5 feet Santa Monica at 4:06 p.m. petty theft in the 1100 block of S. 11 inches tall and 200 pounds. La Brea at noon. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 6:57 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 8300 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 21 and Jan. 6. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- grand theft in the 300 block of N. block of Santa Monica. burglarized a vehicle parked in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Rodeo Drive at 10 a.m. The sus- 5900 block of Gregory. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles pect was approximately 5 feet 5 An unknown suspect committed a County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and inches tall and 150 pounds. petty theft in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Santa Monica at 9:59 p.m. tim near the corner of Yucca and At 5:15 p.m., two unknown female McCadden Place at 6:15 p.m. pects committed a burglary in the suspects committed a burglary in Jan. 6 Beverly Hills Police 600 block of N. Maple Drive. No the 300 block of N. Rodeo Drive. Jan. 3 further information was provided. The suspect 5 feet tall and 120 At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- Department pounds. pect robbed a victim in the 7300 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of Santa Monica. cle parked in the 100 block of S. Dec. 21 Dec. 27 An unknown suspect committed a Hudson at 12:45 a.m. grand theft in the 9400 block of At 11:40 p.m., an unknown female An unknown male suspect com- Dayton Way at 5:30 p.m. Los Angeles Police At 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect suspect committed a burglary in mitted a burglary in the 300 block committed a burglary in the 600 the 400 block of S. Oakhurst of N. Rodeo Drive at 1:51 p.m. The At 5:30 p.m., three unknown Department block of S. Citrus. Drive. The suspect was approxi- suspect was approximately 22 female suspects committed a bur- mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 140 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall and glary in the 200 block of N. Rodeo Dec. 30 An unknown suspect committed a pounds. 150 pounds. Drive. The suspects were 26 to 31 At 9:23 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 6200 block of years old, 5 feet 1 inches to 5 feet Hollywood at 12:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown female sus- assaulted a victim in the 1400 Dec. 24 3 inches tall and 120 to 180 pect committed a burglary in the block of Vine. pounds. At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- 300 block of N. Canon Drive. The At 3:34 a.m., two unknown male pect committed a burglary in the suspect was approximately 35 suspects committed a grand theft An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 31 300 block of N. Windsor. years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall and in the 700 block of N. Palm Drive. burglary in the 700 block of N. 155 pounds. No further information was provid- Roxbury Drive at 6:30 p.m. At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a ed. assaulted a victim in the 6800 petty theft in the 6300 block of An identity theft was reported in At 7:37 p.m., an unknown male block of Hollywood. Hollywood at 3 p.m. the 300 block of Canon Drive at 4 An unknown suspect committed a suspect committed a burglary in p.m. burglary in the 300 block of S. Elm the 1200 block of Coldwater Jan. 1 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Drive at 2 p.m. Canyon Drive. committed a grand theft in the At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- 7400 block of Melrose. committed a burglary in the 300 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- pect robbed a victim in the 6500 block of Crescent Drive. committed a burglary in the 300 mitted a burglary in the 500 block block of W. Sunset. A suspect committed a petty theft block of S. Rexford Drive. of N. Elm Drive at 8 p.m. The sus- in the 1200 block of Vine at 6 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- pect was approximately 5 feet 10 An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary in the 500 block inches tall and 280 pounds. petty theft in the 5700 block of At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 25 of N. Rodeo Drive at 8 p.m. Lindenhurst at 1 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 7200 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. pect committed a burglary in the Dec. 28 West Hollywood At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect 700 block of N. Beverly Drive. assaulted a victim in the 6400 An unknown suspect committed a Sheriff’s Station block of Selma. Jan. 4 burglary near the corner of An unknown male suspect com- At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Charleville and South Canon Drive Jan. 1 mitted a burglary in the 300 block An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a burglary in the of N. Canon Drive at 1:56 p.m. The at 1 p.m. cle parked near the corner of At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- 5500 block of Santa Monica. suspect was approximately 5 feet Sunset and Las Palmas at 1:30 At 4:58 p.m., an unknown male pect assaulted a victim in the 8900 5 inches tall and 120 pounds. a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a suspect committed a burglary in block of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 1000 block of At 2:07 p.m., an unknown male the 100 block of N. Stanley Drive. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a N. Highland at 7 a.m. suspect assaulted a victim near The suspect was approximately committed a petty theft in the 500 25 years old, 4 feet 9 inches tall victim in the 8600 block of Santa the corner of North Elm Drive and block of S. Western. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- and 115 pounds. Monica at 1:15 a.m. Dayton Way. The suspect was pect committed a petty theft in the approximately 35 years old, 5 feet An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect 1700 block of N. Las Palmas. 10 inches tall and 180 pounds. An unknown male suspect com- petty theft near the corner Ivar and mitted a grand theft in the 200 stole a vehicle parked in the 800 Sunset at 2 a.m. An unknown committed a petty block of S. Beverly Drive at 6 p.m. block of Larrabee. An unknown male suspect com- theft in the 100 block of N. La mitted a grand theft in the 9600 At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Cienega at 8:25 a.m. block of Wilshire at 2:39 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed petty theft in the 5900 committed a burglary in the 9300 vehicle parked in the 1000 block of block of Wilshire. At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Olympic. La Brea at 9 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 500 block committed a grand theft in the 400 An unknown suspect committed a of S. Burnside. block of N. Beverly Drive. An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 2 petty theft near the corner of Santa grand theft in the 200 block of N. Monica and Highland at 3 a.m. Canon Drive at 6:27 p.m. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 5 Dec. 26 robbed a victim in the 7100 block At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:30 p.m., an unknown male of Santa Monica. At 5:50 a.m., an unknown suspect Three unknown male suspects committed a petty theft in the 5000 stole a bicycle in the 1000 block of committed a grand theft in the 300 suspect committed a burglary in block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a Cole. block of N. Rodeo Drive at 11:58 the 300 block of N. Crescent petty theft in the 7100 block of a.m. The suspects were 5 feet 4 Drive. Santa Monica at 7:02 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An attempted burglary was report- inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and petty theft in the 6600 block of Three unknown male suspects ed in the 600 block of N. Irving at 110 to 175 pounds. Yucca at 5 p.m. committed a grand theft in the 300 Jan. 3 8:30 a.m. block of N. Rodeo Drive at 8:12 At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect p.m. The suspects were 5 feet 5 At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:55 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 400 committed a petty theft in the 6200 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall and stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 pect committed a petty theft in the block of Shirley Place. block of Leland Way. 160 pounds. block of Gardner. 6400 block of Selma. An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary in the 1100 block Dec. 29 An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of vehicle parked in the 200 block of petty theft in the 100 block of The of Loma Vista Drive at 4:30 p.m. S. Sycamore at 6:50 p.m. Grove at 7:30 p.m. The suspect was approximately 5 At 6:08 a.m., an unknown male N. Sweetzer at 7 p.m. suspect committed a burglary in feet 9 inches tall and 160 pounds. At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect the 9100 block of Charleville. The At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 6 burglarized a vehicle parked near suspect was approximately 5 feet assaulted a victim in the 1000 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the corner of Third and La Brea. At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 6 inches tall and 130 pounds. block of Sierra Bonita. tim in the 300 block of N. Canon burglarized a vehicle parked near Drive at 5:42 p.m. The suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of Hudson and was approximately 5 feet 5 inches An unknown male suspect com- Jan. 4 vehicle parked in the 1600 block of Lexington. tall and 130 pounds. mitted a burglary in the 200 block N. Schrader at 7 p.m. of N. Rodeo Drive at 11:51 a.m. At 11:03 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a At 7:33 p.m., an unknown male The suspect was approximately 5 pect committed a petty theft in the At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 6600 block of suspect committed a burglary in feet 10 inches tall and 150 1000 block of N. Fuller. Yucca at 10 a.m. the 9600 block of Wilshire. The pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of La Brea. suspect was approximately 20 An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 9000 block of assaulted a victim in the 1800 190 pounds. grand theft in the 9600 block of Beverly at 6 p.m. Jan. 2 block of Whitley. Wilshire at 1 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:26 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a mitted a burglary in the 200 block At 1:36 p.m., an unknown male assaulted a victim in the 1000 committed a burglary in the 8300 vehicle parked near the corner of of S. Elm Drive at 8:15 p.m. The suspect assaulted a victim in the block of Harper. block of Beverly. Detroit and Waring at 12:30 p.m. suspect was approximately 6 feet 200 block of N. Canon Drive. The tall and 180 pounds. suspect was approximately 26 Jan. 5 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and cle parked in the 1200 block of N. pect committed a petty theft in the At 8:35 p.m., three unknown sus- 220 pounds. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Beachwood at 7 a.m. 1600 block of N. Cahuenga. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 11, 2018

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Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA to hold live art festival The Pacific Standard Time Festival: Live Art LA/LA, a cele- bration of performance art pre- sented as part of the Getty-led ini- tiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, will run from Jan. 11 Different routes for subway through 21. Organized by REDCAT, CalArts’ Center for Contemporary were previously considered Arts, in collaboration with partner organizations throughout the city, the 11-day festival will feature more than 75 works by Latin American and Latino artists, per- formed at more than 20 indoor and outdoor spaces throughout greater Los Angeles. Supported by a major grant from the Getty Foundation, events will range from large-scale, site- specific performances to multi- artist evenings and will be pre- sented in parks, plazas, galleries, theaters and busy urban settings. “Over the last two months, art museums, galleries, and perform- photo courtesy of RedBull Music Academy ing arts spaces throughout Rafa Esparza will perform during the Pacific Standard Time series. Southern California have present- Above, a scene from Esparza’s “RePartida, con Alejandro.” ed exhibitions and events as part of PST: LA/LA, inspiring thou- sands of people to explore works by Latin American, Latino, and Chicano artists,” said James by Myles Mellor Cuno, president and CEO of the J. Crossword Puzzle Paul Getty Trust. “Now, with the Pacific Standard Time Festival: Live Art LA/LA, supported by the Getty Foundation, we will con- nect artists from more than a dozen countries with communities An image published in the Aug. 4, 1983, issue of the Park Labrea throughout Los Angeles with vital News showed a map of a proposed future subway system through the performances that address a vari- local community. The accompanying article stated that construction ety of issues relevant to the people was scheduled to begin the following year on an 18-mile subway line of the regions represented between downtown Los Angeles and North Hollywood. Under the throughout PST: LA/LA.” proposal, the subway would have run under Wilshire Boulevard west Among the notable events in to Fairfax Avenue, north on Fairfax Avenue to Sunset Boulevard, east the Pacific Standard Time on Sunset Boulevard to Cahuenga Boulevard and north under the Festival: Live Art LA/LA will be Hollywood Hills to North Hollywood. The proposed route was a pre- an outdoor performance titled cursor to the current Red Line subway route and never came to “Durango 66” by the multidisci- fruition. The Red Line subway system ended up being built along a plinary artists of the Mexico City- different route between downtown Los Angeles and North based collective Teatro Línea de Hollywood. Metro is currently building the Purple Line Extension Sombra, who will explore the con- subway system under Wilshire Boulevard that will travel past Fairfax nections between student protests Avenue on its way to Century City. Later this year, Metro plans to in Mexico in the 1960s and more start tunneling on the Purple Line Extension. For information, see recent political confrontations. page 1. Los Angeles artist Raul Baltazar will organize a community gather- ing and picnic in Ascot Hills Park, Across 6. Daw’s cousin inspired by traditional worker cel- 1. Expression of surprise 7. Musician’s bookings ebrations and enhanced with ritu- 4. Picture 8. Bar in law alized dance movements. 9. Diarist of the Great Plague 9. Policeman’s assignment Event covers ways to increase Other festival highlights will 14. __ and don’ts 10. Numerical ending include an opening celebration 15. Hindu princesses 11. Radial letters featuring groundbreaking 16. Baffled 12. Strong desire organization and productivity Mexican artist Astrid Hadad, the 17. Act ethically 13. Actor’s guild award (abbr.) On Thursday, Jan. 18, organizing go’ with a sense of joy and purpose: fierce Mexico City diva of perfor- 20. Concept 18. Conned 21. Zoom 19. Kind of seal expert Peter Walsh will be the fea- he reminds us that what comes after mance art; an outdoor motorcycle tured speaker at “Get Organized: makes it all worth it.” 22. Spanish city 23. Mid Eastern nation performance on an artist-designed 26. Tank contents 24. Shipping hazard An Evening with Peter Walsh” at “We at 1-800-GOT-JUNK? are obstacle course by LA-based artist the Harmony Gold Theater. very proud to be a sponsor of this 31. Heap 25. Friendly greeting Carmen Argote; an ambitious, 32. Blend 27. Chinese giant? Following Walsh’s presentation, special evening with Peter Walsh. three-part performance by Rafa 34. Two-dimensional 28. Too fussy a panel of National Association of Peter encourages people to ‘down- Esparza at MOCA Geffen, created 35. “Groovy!” 29. Shade of blue Productivity & Organizing size their way to a happier life’ and for the festival; and Sylvia 37. Church part 30. Amp conclusion Professional, Los Angeles will join our company helps make it easier to Palacios Whitman’s reenactment 38. In a perverse and obstinate 33. Because of him on stage to hold a Q&A session achieve that goal,” said James of actions from the 1970s, pre- manner 35. Entrance hall and give actionable advice about Williams, franchise partner of 1- sented at the REDCAT gallery. 42. Optimistic 36. 13th-century invader how to downsize and get organized. 800-GOT-JUNK?. Collaborative programs featur- 43. Infamous Hun 38. Romances This evening is presented by January is recognized as GO ing a variety of performers include 44. Lingers close by 39. Invitation request, for short 47. Crew equipment 40. Desperate NAPO-LA and 1-800-GOT- Month, an annual campaign by an evening of music, spoken JUNK? as Los Angeles’ premiere NAPO to empower individuals, 48. Time in London 41. “What ___?” word, theater, comedy, and the 51. Fish-eating hawks 42. Greek letter Get Organized Month event. families and businesses to regain visual arts at the historic Mayan A New York Times bestselling control over their surroundings, 53. Marshier 45. College board member Theater; a two-day performance 55. Insect 46. In ___ (together) author and regular contributor to time and possessions. By sharing art biennial in partnership with the 57. Mogul empire capital 48. Lively Baroque dances “The Rachael Ray Show” and O: proven organizing and productivity USC Roski School of Arts and 58. Steno’s former need 49. Wool source The Oprah Magazine, Walsh will techniques and principles, NAPO Design; and a performance and 65. Chatter 50. Barters speak about his latest book, “Let It members help people save time, social practice event featuring 66. Mall areas 52. South east Asian dish Go: Downsizing Your Way to a save money and reduce stress. new works by five LA-based 67. Suffix with “benz’’ 54. Cowboys abbreviation Richer, Happier Life,” in which he The event begins at 8 p.m. artists responding to works in the 68. Plot of land 56. Little South American monkey turns downsizing into a rejuvenat- Tickets to “Get Organized: An PST: LA/LA exhibition, “Laura 69. Produce 58. Kind of PC monitor ing life change with his useful tips Evening with Peter Walsh” are $29 Aguilar: Show and Tell” at the 70. Brillo pad competitor 59. “Days of ___ Lives” 60. Genetic info carr
er and practical takeaways. for general admission and $92.50 Vincent Price Art Museum. “We could think of no one better for the VIP package. Down 61. Big bird of stories Many of the performances are 1. Fiend 62. Miners find this suited to speak at our GO Month The Harmony Gold Theater is free. For a complete schedule and event than renowned organizer located at 7655 W. Sunset Blvd. For 2. Jinx 63. Zip ticketing information, visit 3. Back 64. Pop-culture phenomenon Peter Walsh,” said Laura Ellis, information and tickets, visit let- pacificstandardtime.org or red- 4. It’s often aroused CPO and president of NAPO-LA. golosangeles.eventbrite.com, and cat.org/festival. 5. Boca Del ___, Fl See Answers page 21 “Peter instills the spirit of ‘letting napola.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 11, 2018

Women’s association honors ‘Aladdin’ to open at Hollywood Pantages Theatre Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that original Joan Agajanian Quinn Broadway cast members Adam The Los Angeles chapter of Jacobs, in the role of Aladdin; the Armenian International “We are proud to Michael James Scott, in the role of Women’s Association will honor Genie; and Courtney Reed, in the Joan Agajanian Quinn, the recip- honor Joan role of Jasmine, will reunite for five ient of the 2017 Ellis Island Agajanian Quinn weeks of the Los Angeles produc- tion of Disney’s “Aladdin,” from Medal of Honor at a luncheon at who has had an the Mr. C Hotel, located at 1224 Jan. 13 to Feb. 18. Beverwil Drive, on Saturday, illustrious career The full engagement is 12 weeks Jan. 28. in both public long, and runs through March 31 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. The Ellis Island Honors and community Society sponsors the Ellis Island “Aladdin,” adapted from the Medal of Honor, established in service.” Academy Award-winning animated 1986, and presented annually to Disney film and centuries-old folk- tales including “One Thousand and American citizens who have dis- photo by Deen van Meer tinguished themselves within -Nicole Nishanian, president One Nights,” is brought to fresh their own ethnic groups while of AIWA-LA theatrical life in this new musical. Adam Jacobs stars as Aladdin and Isabelle McCalla as Jasmine in the exemplifying the values of the This new production features a full production of “Aladdin.” American way of life. score, including five songs from the Quinn received the prestigious “We are proud to honor Joan Academy Award-winning sound- medal, along with studio execu- Agajanian Quinn who has had an track and more written especially Marius in “Les Miserables” and Reed has previously been seen on tive Sherry Lansing, astronaut illustrious career in both public for the stage. Simba in “The Lion King.” Broadway in “Mamma Mia!” and Buzz Aldrin, CNN’s Fareed and community service,” said Adam Jacobs, who received a Michael James Scott originated “In the Heights.” Zakaria and author Victoria Nicole Nishanian, president of 2014 Drama Desk Award nomina- “Genie” in the Australian produc- The Pantages Theatre is located Kennedy in May 2017 at a cere- AIWA-LA. “She has served on tion for “Outstanding Actor in a tion of “Aladdin,” where he at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. For infor- mony on Ellis Island in New the executive board of AIWA- Musical” for originating the role of received a Helpmann Award for mation and tickets, call (800)982- York, in recognition of her LA since 1997 and has served “Aladdin” on Broadway, has previ- “Best Performance by a Featured 2787, or visit enduring contributions to both with distinction as our NGO rep- ously appeared on Broadway as Actor in a Musical.” Courtney HollywoodPantages.com. the Armenian and American resentative to the United Nations communities. and as board liaison. Joan and Quinn, a Los Angeles native, her late husband, attorney John J. is a journalist, curator and arts Quinn, have garnered praise for NOW advocate. She was appointed the their support of artists for over LEASING YOUR NEW HOME West Coast editor of Interview 50 years.” magazine by Andy Warhol, and The luncheon, starting at 11:30 was society editor of Hearst’s a.m., will be attended by special Los Angeles Herald Examiner. guest Dame Zandra Rhodes, who Her work with Condé Nast has created a limited-edition included staff positions on print to celebrate the ceremony Condé Nast Traveler, and House and recognition. and Garden. Tickets for the event are $125. As a curator, Quinn has pre- A portion of the proceeds will go sented art and fashion exhibi- to benefit AIWA programs. tions by luminaries such as pho- For information and tickets, tographer Paul Jasmin, designer call Arsine Phillips at (323)931- Zandra Rhodes, Rene Bouche, 8088, or email Issey Miyaki and Tandori Yokoo. [email protected].

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LAUSD Beyond the Bell teams score ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ modernized for new production at Boston Court Performing Arts big in national cyber competition From Feb. 15 to March 25, Los Angeles Unified School for seven years. Boston Court Performing Arts District’s Beyond the Bell after- Two rounds of competition have Center will present a re-imagined school programs have been at the been played and currently 33 BTB take of Tennessee Williams’ “A forefront of CyberPatriot competi- teams have advanced to the top- Streetcar Named Desire,” featuring tions for the last seven years. ranked platinum tier. Only plat- a multicultural cast and modern set- Each year the Air Force inum tier teams can qualify for the ting. Association, supported by tech nationals. Though the teams from Director Michael Michetti plans industry firms Northrop Grumman, BTB represent only two percent of to strip away decades of “Southern Cisco, Microsoft, Facebook, the total of teams from around the gothic gauze” to reveal themes of AT&T, and also by the Department U.S., they currently hold 8 percent class, race and gender. By placing of Defense and the Department of of the platinum tier slots. the traditional, 1940s-era main Homeland Security, sponsors the Among the 33 BTB teams hop- character Blanche within a contem- CyberPatriot competition. Teams ing for a seat to the finals is Team porary, multicultural and urban manage virtual networks and “Togo” from North Hollywood environment familiar to modern defend computer systems in an High School, who recently set the audiences but foreign to her, this effort to make them secure. The highest score in the nation. They new production highlights the rele- competition rounds are six hours are the defending national champi- vance of this play for a divided long, and at the end of four rounds ons, and their goal is to return to country. only 28 teams are invited to partic- the nationals and score an unprece- “A Streetcar Named Desire” ipate in the national finals on the dented back-to-back champi- originally opened on Broadway in East Coast. This year 5,400 teams onship. The third round will be 1947. Directed by Elia Kazaan, the have registered to compete. held on Jan. 20. show starred Jessica Tandy, Marlon BTB was the first program in the Beyond the Bell’s mission is to Brando, Kim Hunter and Karl nation to be awarded the status of ensure that all children and youth Malden. The play would go on to Center of Excellence in 2012, and in LAUSD have access to high win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the program received the quality, safe, and supervised acade- and in 1951, the play became a Vandenberg Award for excellence mic, enrichment, and recreation film, with Vivien Leigh playing in science education two years programs that inspire learning and Blanche. later. BTB teams swept the 2017 achievement beyond the regular “To me, Blanche represents the California State Championship and school day. last desperate cries of privilege. have won three national medals. At For information, visit The drama arises as she tries to least one BTB team has been invit- btb.lausd.net. cling onto a world that no longer ed to the national finals every year exists and refuses to embrace the actual world that she inhabits,” photo courtesy of Davidson & Choy Publicity Michetti said. “In this production, Blanche is an interloper, surround- Ticket prices begin at $20. Main Stage serve as homes for ed by people of different classes “A Streetcar Named Desire” is Boston Court’s theater and music and races who speak truthfully and made possible through the support series. often bluntly about the world in of The David Lee Foundation. The Boston Court Performing ways that discomfort Blanche. And Located in Pasadena, Boston Arts Center is located at 70 N. in the end, her inability to adapt Court is a nonprofit arts center ded- Mentor Ave., Pasadena. For infor- sends her into a downward spiral. I icated to new and original work. mation and tickets, visit think this production also speaks to The 80-seat Marjorie Branson BostonCourt.com, or call current discussions of nationalism.” Performance Space and the 99-seat (626)683-6801. Singers sought for choir auditions The Towne Singers choir is hold- 2018 spring concert, “Music of prior to the first two rehearsals on ing rehearsals for the upcoming American Heritage,” on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. spring concert beginning on Sunday, May 20. Male voices are The Towne Singers is supported Monday, Jan. 22 from 7:15 to 9:30 particularly needed, but anyone is by the Los Angeles County Arts p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian welcome to audition. Additional Commission. For information Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave., in rehearsals will be held Mondays email membership coordinator Pasadena. from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. New mem- Merrily Hake at photo courtesy of The Hypocrites The choir is preparing for its ber orientation sessions are held [email protected]. The Hypocrites’ “Pirates of Penzance” at Arizona Repertory Theatre. ‘Pirates of Penzance’ swashbuckles its way to Pasadena Pasadena Playhouse, the state theater of California, has reinvented its stage to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance,” as reimagined by the Chicago theater company The Hypocrites. From Jan. 23 to Feb. 18, this wacky beach party brings the audience on stage with flying beach balls, rubber duckies, ukuleles, banjos, plastic swimming pools and a tiki bar. “Pirates of Penzance” is adapted and directed by Sean Graney; co-adapt- ed by Kevin O’Donnell and with music direction by Andra Velis Simon. With its sappy pirates, dewy-eyed damsels, bumbling bobbies and a stuffy Major General, Gilbert and Sullivan’s farce follows the story of young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates, as he disavows the pirates’ way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel. The theater will remove the orchestra seats making way for a deck that will be a shared playing area for actors and the audience. “I remember listening to ‘Pirates of Penzance’ the first time and thinking how brilliant it was,” Graney said. “It is joyful, playful and welcoming, which was a perfect place to start to remove the walls between actors and audience and get rid of the pretense of theatre.” New York Times Chief Theater Critic Ben Brantley – who named this production a Critic’s Pick – wrote, “Exuberant! A paradise of inanity … colonized by a band of exceedingly likable brigands – a sweet restorative. [With] remarkable resourcefulness … delivers period satire with a thor- ough appreciation of its artful, evergreen absurdity.” The scenic designer is Tom Burch; prop designer is Maria DeFabo; light- ing design is Heather Gilberg; sound design by Kevin O’Donnell; and cos- tume design by Alison Siple. The choreography is by Katie Spelman. The cast includes Mario Aivazian, Eddie Curillo, Matt Kahler, Amanda Martinez, Dana Omar, Tina Munoz-Pandya, Doug Pawlik, Shawn Pfautsch, Leslie Ann Sheppard and Lauren Vogel. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 S. El Molino Ave. For informa- tion and tickets, visit pasadenaplayhouse.org, or call (626)356-7529. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 11, 2018

‘Murder and Madness’ returns The Wallis presents pianist Ory Shihor’s ‘Last Thoughts’ In the last few months of his short life, prolific Austrian composer Franz Schubert wrote some of the toThe the Beverly Greystone Hills clas- Mansion most miraculous music ever created. Now, Los sic play, “The Manor – Angeles-based pianist Ory Shihor presents the story Murder and Madness at behind Schubert’s last compositions in the world pre- Greystone,” re-opens on miere of “Last Thoughts: Schubert’s Final Works” at Saturday, Jan. 13 for its the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 16th year. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The show, a fictional- With words by musical storyteller Hershey Felder, ization based on real Shihor’s program includes the two of three final piano events with the historical sonatas created by Schubert. characters given new “Ory came to us with the great idea of mixing music names, is presented in the with text to present the last works of Schubert,” said grand architectural land- Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic director. “Working mark in which the events with Hershey Felder on text, Ory presents an evening of 89 years ago actually that will be a rare opportunity for our audience to not took place. Audience only experience the beauty of Schubert’s music, but members are led from also the drama of an artist racing time in order to com- room to room in the plete his final work.” restored Greystone “Franz Schubert was always the composer I felt Mansion as different closest to since the first time I heard his music when I scenes of the narrative are was 10,” Shihor said. “I was immediately drawn in by portrayed, leading up to a the music. It felt like ‘home’ to me. The music was so shocking and apparent descriptive – it immediately told me a story that was murder and suicide. photo courtesy of the Greystone Mansion oddly familiar yet strangely comforting to me. After sharing this thought with Hershey, our conversation “The Manor” depicts photo courtesy of The Wallis momentous changes in the The living room of the Greystone Mansion, ‘zeroed in’ on an all Schubert program combined with fortunes of the fabulously circa 1945, will be the setting for the interac- spoken words written by Hershey. I feel that the jux- Ory Shihor wealthy MacAlister tive play “ The Manor – Murder and Madness taposition of music and text will enhance the entire Family, fictional surro- at Greystone,” opening on Jan. 13. performing experience for me and the audience, mak- rant partner Porta Via is offering patrons a special pre- gates of the oil-rich ing the concert seem more ‘complete’ and natural.” concert meal for $50 beginning at 5 p.m. Single tickets Doheny Family. Family Shihor is an award-winning pianist, educator, arts for the concert start at $25. Ticket prices are subject to patriarch and mining The playwright, Kathrine Bates, administrator and entrepreneur. He is currently a piano change. tycoon Charles makes an illegal has written other works including professor at both the Colburn Music Academy and the The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica loan to Senator Alfred Winston, a “Talhotblond,” “The Color of Colburn Conservatory. Blvd. For information or tickets, visit stand-in for Secretary of the Rose,” “Roar of the Crowd,” “Evil In conjunction with the performance, Wallis restau- TheWallis.org/Ory, or call (310)746-4000. Interior Albert Fall. Legacy,” and a stage adaptation of Both men face imminent dis- “Double Indemnity.” grace and worse in the oncoming Martin Thompson, who has Murder and Madness at The production will run from sell-outs are expected. Teapot Dome bribery scandal, appeared in other Theatre 40 Greystone” includes Katherine Jan. 13 to Feb. 4, with evening The Greystone Mansion is locat- which will engulf the Warren shows, including “Sherlock Henryk, Darby Hinton, Daniel shows beginning at 6 p.m. and ed at 905 Loma Vista Drive, Harding administration. A scion of Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lench, Daniel Leslie, Melanie weekend matinees at 1 p.m. Beverly Hills. For information and the MacAlister family faces violent Lily,” directs. MacQueen, Carol Potter, Esther Admission is $65, and parking tickets, visit theatre40.org, or call death. Who is to blame? The company of “The Manor – Levy Richman and Annalee Scott. onsite is free. Seating is limited and (310)364-3606.

photo courtesy of Alec Byrne Sunday, January 28, 2018 -11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jimi Hendrix with Mick Jagger. State & Thursday, February 1, 2018 -8:00 AM – 12 Noon Archdiocesan Academic Decathlon Last chance to see photos of The Champions 2017! Beatles, David Bowie and Mick The Perfect Exposure Gallery has announced that the exhibition, “London Rock: The Unseen Archive,” will be extended until Saturday, Jan. 27. The exhibition includes over 30 vintage prints created by Alec Byrne in the late 1960s and early ’70s. The show celebrates the release of Byrne’s first book, “London Rock: The Unseen Archive.” All the major artists of swinging London are featured, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Bob Marley and more. Byrne covered the rock ‘n’ roll scene in London throughout the rock Testing Dates: music revolution. His work has been featured during the 2013 Rock and Saturday, March 3rd Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, exhibited at the South by Kindergarten by appointment • 1st Grade – 9:00 AM Southwest music festival and accepted into the National Portrait Gallery in London. Wednesday, March 7th Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 4 2nd – 8th Grade – 1:30 PM p.m. on Saturdays. The Perfect Exposure Gallery is located at 1125 Crenshaw Blvd. For information, visit theperfectexposuregallery.com. 20 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Year of the nerds: The top 15 films of 2017, since a usual top 10 just doesn’t cut it While others might praise “Lady horror film ever. It stars Kristen Bird” or “Phantom Thread” as the Stewart as Maureen, a personal best, 2017 belongs to the nerds. shopper and medium convinced she Sure, a few more grounded choices can hear her recently deceased twin make the cut on this list, but horror, brother from the beyond. Spooky at sci-fi, superhero and fantasy ruled, moments, but not in the way most so much so I couldn’t pick just 10, American horror films are. but had to highlight 15. So, hold onto your hats for these top picks. ments, “Thor: Ragnarok” somehow 13. “War for the Planet of becomes one of the best films in the the Apes” Marvel Cinematic Universe. 15. “Dunkirk” and Funny, action packed and filled “Darkest Hour” How this franchise became this with new characters to enjoy and photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures good is beyond reason, but the final better exposition for familiar ones Harrison Ford reprises his role as Rick Deckard in “Blade Runner 2049.” Like Captain Planet said, “With chapter of Caesar the ape (mo- becoming stale. their powers combined” World War capped by Andy Serkis) ends with a II films “Darkest Hour” and bang. And staying topical, of course 10. “Coco” best worst film ever made, is leg- in tone, style or melodrama. Dafne “Dunkirk” are splendid bedfellows, apes are enslaved and forced to end, and depicting what happened Keen’s Laura, or X-23, is some- complimentary films about build a wall for a crazed human Pixar is white. The studio has behind the scenes is equal parts thing to behold too. Winston Churchill’s most challeng- leader. That’s how these films been for too long. But it actually hilarious and mind boggling. ing moment as prime minister when work: project into the future to cast told a multicultural story – well James Franco remains the most 3. “It” most British forces were stranded at a mirror on the present. researched and featuring a cast of interesting choice for best actor Dunkirk and his decision to mobi- voice actors who aren’t white with his uncanny depiction of Rarely is a horror film as fun and lize a civilian fleet to save them. (equally shocking) – resulting in Tommy Wiseau. freaky as this. Without attempting “Darkest Hour” provides an incred- 12. “John Wick: Chapter 2” “Coco,” a splendid family film to replicate Tim Curry’s perfor- ible performance by Gary Oldman, with incredible animation and the mance in the 1990 miniseries, Bill while “Dunkirk” is an intense war 6. “Star Wars: Keanu Reeves kills an assassin most vibrant visuals on the big The Last Jedi” Skarsgård’s Pennywise is some- movie experience told in a way screen last year. thing else entirely, an incomparable only Chris Nolan knows how. with a pencil. Nobody is as cool. Haters back off, your opinions sight worth seeing over and over again. 14. “Personal Shopper” 11. “Thor: Ragnarok” 9. “Three Billboards Outside on “The Last Jedi” are ridiculous. Ebbing, Missouri” Luke Skywalker’s epic return is This might be the “Frenchest” Following two mediocre install- unexpected and marvelously lay- 2. “The Shape of Water” A mother is angry her daughter’s ered, providing a level of depth this murder case is no longer a priority franchise generally lacks. The Guillermo del Toro’s films are an for the authorities, so she posts a galaxy far, far away is all grown experience in genre convergence, message to them and the communi- up, and that’s a good thing for any original filmmaking that elevates ty on three billboards. With an franchise. Just ask Harry and gang. monster movies to the highest form amazing performance by Frances of art. McDormand and a story that’s all 5. “Get Out” too poignant, this a deserved fron- 1. “Blade Runner 2049” trunner for best picture. A “Key and Peele” star writing and directing a “Twilight Zone”- Audiences stayed home from 8. “Wonder Woman” inspired horror film about black theatres in 2017 in record numbers, appropriation. Brilliant concept resulting in poor box-office perfor- Choosing Patty Jenkins to direct brilliantly executed by Jordan mance for “Blade Runner 2049.” the most iconic superheroine in Peele. Too bad. Most moviegoers missed comic book history was the most out on the best film of the year. inspired choice in recent years for a 4. “Logan” Fresh story disguised as a shame- suffering list of DC movie flops. less sequel. The most beautiful film Both wildly entertaining and smart, “It’s better to burn out than fade in years. And narrative complexity the most exciting aspect of this away,” Neil Young sang. That science fiction does best. blockbuster is what it could mean about sums up “Logan,” the “X- Honorable mention: “The LEGO for future female-directed projects. Men” film’s fond farewell to Hugh Batman Movie,” “Spider-Man: Jackman’s Wolverine and Patrick Homecoming,” “The Florida photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures 7. “The Disaster Artist” Stewart’s Professor X. This fran- Project,” “The Lure,” “Kong: Skull Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman in a hit movie that could signal the chise is full of hits and misses, but Island,” “The Bad Batch” and coming of more female-directed films. The story of “The Room,” the no other film compares to this one “Your Name.”

Curtain scheduled to rise on Japan Foundation hosts art show and Kanji workshop To open the new art exhibition, “Migrating Dreamscapes: Nobuo ‘The Last Wife’ at Theatre 40 Anzai,” the Japan Foundation, Los Theatre 40, a professional the- Henry’s three surviving children Angeles will host an opening recep- ater company in Beverly Hills, – Edward, Mary and Bess. tion with the artist Nobuo Anzai on presents a production of “The Edward is the heir apparent, but Thursday, Jan. 11. Last Wife” running from Katherine acts to have Mary and “Migrating Dreamscapes” is a sur- Thursday, Jan. 18 through Bess added to the line of succes- vey of Anzai’s works from the series Sunday, Feb. 18 in the Reuben sion, advancing their status as “Brazil,” “Colombia,” “Madrid” and Cordova Theatre on the campus women of royal privilege. Henry “Childhood Memories,” and show- of Beverly Hills High School. also makes Katherine queen cases paintings of the countries the The production was written by regent when he goes off to war, artist has called home – Brazil, Kate Hennig and will be directed but her marriage to Henry inter- Colombia, Spain and Japan. by L. Flint Esquerra and pro- rupts her ongoing affair with The Fukushima-born Anzai spent photo courtesy of Japan Foundation duced for Theatre 40 by David nobleman and soldier Edward his childhood during the upheaval Hunt Stafford. It moves the story Seymour. Given Henry’s track years of the Pacific War. At age 23, The new exhibition “Migrating Dreamscapes: Nobuo Anzai” features the of King Henry VIII and his final record with wives, the play asks he emigrated to Brazil to serve two artist’s “Moonlight Over The Olive Fields.” wife, the wealthy widow the question, “Will Katherine’s years in agricultural farming as part Katherine Parr, to the 21st century head remain upon her shoul- of a contract with the Japanese and In recent years, Anzai has devel- & Calligraphy,” a workshop on how in a what-if imagining of the ders?” Brazilian government. Upon com- oped a series of coffee pigment to read and write Kanji, from 10 a.m. Tudors. Showtimes are 8 p.m., pleting this obligation, he trained to paintings of still lives and landscapes to noon. Participants will learn how “What’s unique about this play Thursday through Saturday; 2 become a sushi chef and opened his of his community. Although he had to write Kanji with Japanese calligra- is it’s a modern retelling of the p.m., Sunday; with the Jan. 19 first shop in São Paulo. painted as a child, the majority of his phy using the correct posture, ink story of Henry VIII and his last performance beginning at 7 p.m. Always looking for adventure, work is self-taught and influenced by blush and stroke orders. The event is wife,” Stafford said. “It’s a pow- The Reuben Cordova Theatre is Anzai then spent the next four the folk art of the locales. for those 18 years and older. erful commentary on the patri- located on the campus of Beverly decades of his life migrating to The reception for “Migrating Admission is free, but registration is arch, sexual politics and women’s Hills High School, 241 S. Moreno Colombia and Spain. He and his Dreamscapes” on Jan. 11 is from 5 to required online at rights.” Drive. Tickets are $30 and are wife finally settled in Los Angeles in 8 p.m. at the Japan Foundation. The conta.cc/2mcmH5i. The Japan In the play, Parr actively plays a available by calling (310)364- 1989, and opened “Tempura House” show will run until Feb. 6. Foundation is located at 5700 role in being the stepmother to 0535, or visiting theatre40.org. a bento shop in the Little Osaka com- On Saturday, Jan. 13, the founda- Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. For infor- munity of west Los Angeles. tion will also host “Exploring Kanji mation, visit jflalc.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 11, 2018

Naming contest draws Protests in Iran draw local support From page 1 olution. ers. Local Iranians took to the “It takes great bravery for the local participants “I am seeking the same type of streets in front of the Federal Iranian people to use the power of and Pollux, known in Greek and From page 1 freedom for my country,” Beverly Building in Westwood earlier this their voice against their govern- Roman mythology as the Gemini Hills resident Mimi Ahdoot told week to rally for the protests in ment, especially when that govern- twins. The figures are considered the City Council. their native country. Beverly Hills ment has a long history of murder- Westchester area. helpers of mankind and patrons of The City Council resolution resident Ari Bussel said in an ing its own people who dare to “I am very proud of them,” athletes, which corresponds with also cites “discrimination toward email that he arrived at 12:30 speak the truth,” U.N. Ambassador Antoine said. “I wanted as many the city hosting the Olympics in others based on religion, gender p.m., when there were a few hun- Nikki Haley said in a statement. students as possible to participate, 2028. and sexual orientation; and restric- dred people hoisting flags and “All freedom-loving people must and 30 or 40 of them submitted The winner will receive a $100 tions on personal freedoms … signs. At least 2,000 more people stand with their cause.” names to me and they were for- commemorative TAP card to ride [that] have created widespread joined the proceeding over the In a Monday night Facebook warded to Metro. It’s a great way to on the Metro system, additional frustration and anger with poor course of the day. post, Beverly Hills Mayor Lili get more involved.” prizes valued at over $350, a living conditions and the lack of “What was visible are the real Bosse encouraged the community Castro submitted the names behind-the-scenes tour of the pro- opportunities in Iran” as reasons Iranians; those who had to flee to come to City Hall for the after- Genesis and Nova. ject, honors at an awards presenta- for supporting the protesters. and can only dream of going noon study session, when the “I liked the names and thought tion and the tunnel boring machine The Iranian settlement in back,” Bussel said. “They came council discussed the resolution to each was fitting,” Castro said. unveiling ceremony, and recogni- Beverly Hills over the years has dressed immaculately, some with support the protests. She noted that “[Genesis] represents the beginning tion in a Metro publication. led to a number of Iranian-owned walkers, others with canes, still the post accumulated more than of something new, and [Nova] rep- In June, Metro plans to begin businesses, a larger presence of others on wheelchairs or being 100 likes and all comments were resents something very fast and lowering the tunnel boring Iranian-American students in the supported by a spouse. They car- supportive. exciting.” machines in pieces into the ground school district and the election of ried on with dignity and a sense of The mayor also mentioned the Pamilar submitted the names at a subway station construction Iranian-American Jimmy Delshad purpose. Their children, them- failure of many countries to Abeona, the Roman goddess of out- site at Wilshire Boulevard and La to the City Council. selves parents now, came in oppose Nazi Germany before mil- ward journeys who protects travel- Brea Avenue. The machines will be “Our city does have a special droves. They remember Iran of the lions of lives were lost and World ers, and Adiona, the Roman god- assembled underground and are connection to the human rights of Shah, and they grew up on their War II broke out. dess of safe return. expected to begin tunneling as soon the people of Iran,” Councilman parents’ upbringing, where Iran “We are standing up,” Bosse “I researched a lot of Roman and as August. Robert Wunderlich said. was the essence of life.” said. “This is truly one of the Greek mythology and searched to The two machines will first tun- The city also received two let- The U.S. government has also proudest moments for us at City see which ones did things associat- nel east toward the Purple Line’s ters in support of the council’s res- declared its support for the protest- Hall.” ed with travel,” Pamilar said. current terminus at Wilshire “Since it’s a subway, people are Boulevard and Western Avenue. going to be moving back and forth Later, they will tunnel west toward and we want them to be safe, and Wilshire and La Cienega boule- these goddesses will do that for vards – the end of Phase I of the Performers sought at auditions for ‘Sister Act’ them.” project – and to Century City – the Kentwood Players will hold cal comedy based on the 1992 new life into the church and Gutierrez selected the names end of Phase II. Metro is seeking open auditions for the musical film by the same name featuring community. Bring a current Elsie and Soyeun, representing funding to begin Phase III of the “Sister Act” on Saturday, Jan. 13 music by Tony and eight-time headshot and resume. A rehearsal female pioneers in engineering. project, which will end in from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Oscar winner Alan Menken. The schedule will be posted at audi- Elsie represents civil engineer Elsie Westwood. Sunday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 9:30 story takes place in Philadelphia tions. Eaves, who was the first woman to Racine said the machines will p.m. at the Westchester in 1978, where disco diva All roles are open, and candi- be elected as a member of the tunnel 20 hours per day, five days a Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave. Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a dates should prepare 16-32 bars American Society of Civil week. They will travel 55 to 120 The nonunion, nonpaid pro- murder and is put under protec- of an up-tempo Motown, Engineers, and Soyeon represents feet underground and will be duction is directed by Ben tive custody in the one place Philadelphia, pop, rhythm and astronaut and mechanical engineer staffed by 11 people. Lupejkis and produced by Lori A. police are sure she will not be blues, soul or modern musical Yi Soyeon, the first Korean to fly in “They guide it, but it is laser dri- Marple-Pereslete and Patricia found: a convent. number. Do not prepare using space. ven,” Racine said. “Think of it as a Butler for Kentwood Players. Disguised as a nun, she finds any songs from the show or bal- “I thought they were fitting submarine that goes through the Callbacks will be held on herself at odds with the rigid lads. Accompaniment will be because it is a civil engineering pro- earth instead of water.” Monday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. lifestyle imposed by Mother provided (no recorded accompa- ject,” Gutierrez said. “I wanted to The tunneling to Wilshire Performance dates for “Sister Act” Superior. Using her unique disco niment allowed). choose female engineers to repre- Boulevard and Western Avenue is are March 16 through April 21. moves and singing talent to For information, email sister- sent women in the STEM fields.” anticipated to be complete in 2019. “Sister Act” is an uplifting musi- inspire the choir, she breathes [email protected]. Uong’s submission was Rosa and Phase I on the project to Wilshire Milagros, representing civil rights and La Cienega boulevards is antic- activist Rosa Parks, and milagros, ipated to be completed by 2023, the Spanish word for miracles. The and the line will extend to Century Cannabis law enforcement in question Walkers’ submission was Castor City by 2025-2026. From page 1 license, no legal recreational pot products have always been aware businesses have opened yet in Los of the risk of federal enforcement. ered a controlled substance. It is Angeles. However, city officials Despite the announcement by unclear what federal authorities expect their opening to be immi- Attorney General Sessions, I don’t plan to do next. nent, and downplayed Sessions’ think federal prosecutors in “It is the mission of the announcement. California will spend their time Department of Justice to enforce “We will not be bullied by an going after activities that comply the laws of the United States, and out-of-town and out-of-touch with California law.” the previous issuance of guidance politician,” said Los Angeles City Federal authorities in Los undermines the rule of law and the Council President Herb Wesson, Angeles remained vague about the ability of our local, state, tribal and 10th District, who spearheaded the impact of the policy rescission. federal law enforcement partners to effort to enact recreational marijua- Thom Mrozek, public affairs offi- carry out this mission,” Sessions na regulations in the city. “The vot- cer for the United States Attorney’s said. “Therefore, [this] memo on ers of California and Los Angeles Office, Central District of federal marijuana enforcement sim- have spoken and we will continue California, declined to comment on ply directs all U.S. Attorneys to use doing our job of reasonably regulat- enforcement, and issued a state- previously established prosecutori- ing the cannabis industry in spite of ment about the policy rescission. al principles that provide them all Washington running amok.” “We will continue to allocate photo courtesy of the Mak Center the necessary tools to disrupt crim- “Our focus is solely on imple- resources and utilize long-estab- The Fitzpatrick-Leland House is located in Los Angeles. inal organizations, tackle the grow- menting the policies that the people lished prosecutorial principles to ing drug crisis and thwart violent of California and voters in Los carry out our commitment to com- crime across our country.” Angeles have put in place,” said bat violent crime, dismantle crimi- The policy rescission came dur- Cat Packer, head of the Los nal organizations and stem the MakThe Mak Center Center for Art presents and fixtures and furniture ‘Pin-up’ inspired by the ing the first week recreational mar- Angeles Department of Cannabis ongoing threat of narcotics traffick- Architecture presents “Pin-up: A 1920s and reimagined for Los ijuana sales became legal in Regulation. “We are working to ing,” Mrozek said. designed Tribute to Schindler’s Angeles today. De Troupe then part- California. Four shops began sell- regulate the local market in a way L.A.” running through Feb. 11 at the nered with the other featured “Pin- ing recreational marijuana on Jan. 2 that prioritizes the safety of our Fitzpatrick-Leland House. up” participants at the Triode in West Hollywood. On Jan. 3, Los neighborhoods and well-being of Answers From Page 16 The exhibit will feature works by Gallery in Paris this past September Angeles began accepting applica- our communities.” Marmol Radziner, Pamela for an installation that was deemed tions from businesses seeking to At recreational marijuana busi- Shamshiri with John Williams, one of Paris Design Week’s “10 sell recreational marijuana, with nesses in West Hollywood, lines Brendan Ravenhill and Gabriel Must Sees.” That exhibition medical marijuana dispensaries formed on Jan. 2 when sales Abraham of Atelier de Troupe. inspired the evolution to install a already operating with immunity became legal. City officials there De Troupe first paid tribute to show of these Schindler-inspired under Proposition D being given also downplayed Sessions’ Schindler during Milan Design designers in the Fitzpatrick-Leland first chance at securing licenses. announcement. Week in April 2017. Staying true to House. Because businesses seeking to “We are going to continue to his passion for ambiance, artistic The Fitzpatrick-Leland House is sell recreational marijuana must implement what the voters of director Abraham, a former film set located at 8078 Woodrow Wilson first get temporary licenses from California approved,” said West designer, drew on the iconic mod- Drive, Los Angeles 90046. For the city and then submit informa- Hollywood Mayor John Heilman. ernist to create a collection of light information, visit makcenter.org. tion to the state to obtain another “The businesses who sell cannabis 22 January 11, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Proposed initiative would restrict

paroleSecretary of State for Alex nonviolent Padilla including some theft offenders crimes where local court-related costs of around announced the proponent of a new the value is between $250 and a few million dollars would be initiative was cleared to begin col- $950. It would also require persons annually related to processing pro- lecting petition signatures for a convicted of specified misde- bation revocations and additional measure that would impose restric- meanors to submit to collection of felony theft filings. Increased state tions on a parole program for non- DNA samples for state database. and local law enforcement costs violent offenders who have com- According to a summary of an would not likely exceed a couple pleted the full term for their prima- estimate by legislative analyst and million dollars annually related to ry offense. director of finance of fiscal impact collecting and processing DNA It would also expand the list of on state and local government, samples from additional offenders. offenses that disqualify an inmate increased state and local correc- The proponent of the measure, photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood from this parole program, and tional costs likely would be in the Nina Salarno Besselman, must Short, pictured at a 2013 event in West Hollywood, adopted his Jesus change standards and require- tens of millions of dollars annually, collect the signatures of 365,880 persona about 10 years ago, according to a friend and neighbor. ments governing parole decisions primarily related to increases in registered voters (five percent of under this program. It would also penalties for certain theft-related the total votes cast for Governor in authorize felony charges for speci- crimes and the changes to the non- the November 2014 general elec- fied theft crimes currently charge- violent offender release considera- tion) in order to qualify it for the Short honored in WeHo able only as misdemeanors, tion process. Increased state and ballot. and friend of Short, posted on From page 1 Instagram. “He never asked for anything and never accepted any- Hamilton said. “ ... It wasn’t about thing. He was simply in it to make self-aggrandizement or attention people feel better. Other people’s L.A. Museum of the Holocaust’s Kean visits Rwanda seeking.” joy was his drug.” Beth Kean, executive director Hamilton said his neighbor was Short’s cultural impact extended of the Los Angeles Museum of the “intellectually curious,” but didn’t into the world of music; in an Holocaust, and family visited the identify as religious. The two had interview with Rolling Stone, Kigali Genocide Memorial in many wide-ranging conversations Aerosmith lead singer Steven Rwanda and were hosted by throughout the years. Tyler alluded to Short as the inspi- Honore Gatera, Memorial “We’d attempt to solve all the ration for the band’s song “Street Manager, and Freddy Mutanguha, world’s problems, and then a cou- Jesus.” He also had a cameo in a Regional Director of AEGIS Trust ple days later we’d meet and talk music video by the band LMFAO. and Founder of Association des about something else,” Hamilton The city of West Hollywood Etudiants Et Éleves Rescapés du said. included Short in one of its Genocide, an organization of stu- Hamilton added that Short was episodes of “The WeHoans,” in dent survivors who lost their par- an avid gardener, but much about which he said “oh my dad” in reac- ents in the 1994 genocide against his private life, including how he tion to an earthquake. the Tutsi in Rwanda. supported himself, was a mystery. “He was an iconic representa- The Los Angeles Museum of “I know he always had enough,” tion of all that is right in this world the Holocaust is located at 100 Hamilton said. “He never men- and simply made West Hollywood The Grove Drive. For informa- tioned anything about wanting a better place,” according to a tion, visit lamoth.org. money or having to go to work.” statement by the city on social photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of Unlike the character actors who media. “He will be sorely missed.” the Holocaust congregate along Hollywood Short has also attended several Boulevard, Short’s motivation for prominent community events over walking the streets was never the years, including L.A. Pride and about collecting money. He once a West Hollywood celebration of a turned down a $20 offering from Supreme Court ruling that cleared rapper Snoop Dogg during a the way for same-sex marriage in The Broad hosting ‘En Cuatro Patas’ chance encounter on the Sunset California in 2013, where he held a The Broad, building on its cut- video, artists from Los Angeles Gallardo’s “The Formaldehyde Strip in 2010, documented in a sign that read: Marry who you love. ting edge live performance pro- and Latin America – many of Trip.” The program is a cycle of YouTube video with nearly “I truly will miss his presence,” gramming, announced its newest whom will be performing in Los songs and videos dedicated to 500,000 views. one Facebook user wrote. feminist performance series, “En Angeles for the first time – will murdered Mixtec activist Alberta “I don’t accept,” Short told Cuatro Patas (On All Fours),” come together to mobilize the “Bety” Cariño, performed live Snoop. “I just want to say hey to “He walked the guest curated by multidisciplinary body through varied interventions. with crafty and ornate props, and you. Peace and love, man.” streets of Hollywood artists Nao Bustamante and The artists featured in this series echoes from Mexican B-side sci-fi Short, also known as Kevin Lee Xandra Ibarra. dissolve boundaries between ani- films of the 1960s and 1970s. Light, was a frequent presence at making people The first program in the series mal and human while exploring Three additional programs will the Comedy Store on the Sunset smile, taking photos will open on Jan. 20. the transformational and pleasur- be held in May, October and Strip. The venue paid tribute to Since opening to the public two able possibilities of the non- November. him on its marquee, which read with tourists years ago, the museum has drawn human figure. The series invites The Broad is located at 221 S. “RIP Hollywood Jesus.” and spreading tens of thousands to its critically artists to take on the corporeality Grand Ave. For information and “He walked the streets of good vibes.” acclaimed programs including its of the abject, the degraded, the tickets, visit thebroad.org/pro- Hollywood making people smile, first feminist performance series, nonhuman, the subhuman – the grams. taking photos with tourists and -Jeff Ross “The Tip of Her Tongue,” which animal. “En Cuatro Patas” spreading good vibes,” comedian Comedian and was inspired by works within the assumes other positions, realities Jeff Ross, a Comedy Store regular friend of Short Broad collection that explore lan- and political imperatives that “Throughout the guage and the body. The new imagine a world otherwise. year, the museum series will launch in January 2018 “The Broad has been presenting as part of the Getty’s Pacific the feminist art practice since its will be introducing Standard Time: LA/LA, a far- opening. En Cuatro Patas is the audiences to a Cedars-Sinai offers tips for flu season reaching and ambitious explo- museum’s next iteration that range of daring Jonathan Grein, Cedars-Sinai only injections – because it was ration of Latin American and brings distinctly fresh perspec- medical director of Hospital found to be less effective than Latino art in dialogue with Los tives regarding the use of the body performances that Epidemiology, urges residents to expected in past seasons. It takes Angeles, and will continue in performance,” said Ed Patuto, challenge gender stay healthy as flu season peaks. about two weeks for the vaccina- throughout 2018. director of audience engagement. binaries and “Influenza is a serious illness that tion to build immunity, so get vac- “En Cuatro Patas” continues the “Throughout the year, the muse- sometimes can result in death,” cinated as soon as you can. exploration of the politicized um will be introducing audiences European traditions Grein said. “It’s not too late to get a For those with the flu, Grein sug- body, featuring feminist Latinx to a range of daring performances of feminism.” flu shot. Everyone can play a part in gests avoiding spreading germs by performance and media artists that challenge gender binaries and keeping the community safe and covering your nose and mouth who ruminate on and fantasize European traditions of feminism.” - Ed Patuto healthy.” when you cough or sneeze, wash- alternative embodiments. Through The first “En Cuatro Patas” pro- Director of Audience Grein said it’s important for ing hands often with soap and water a series of four programs that gram on Jan. 20 will be Mexico Engagement everyone 6 months of age and older or an alcohol-based hand rub, and include performance, film and City-based artist Naomi Rincón to get vaccinated, especially those avoiding touching your face. at high risk of serious flu complica- He suggests that employees stay tions, including young children, home if they’re sick to avoid infect- pregnant women, people with ing co-workers until symptoms chronic health conditions and those start to fade – usually about 24 Hoarders Anonymous group helping stray animals over 65. hours after the fever breaks. Those Join HA! HA!, or Hoarders be at Lenny’s Deli, located at 2379 Organizer, will share tips on how Some young children might need with the flu can spread it to others Anonymous Helping Animals, and Westwood Blvd., at 10 a.m. on to organize and achieve your two doses of the vaccine. Check before symptoms begin. bring a carton of items to be donat- Sunday, Jan. 14. Guest speaker decluttering goals. with your physician. Nasal spray For information, visit cedars- ed to the Stray Cat Alliance. Nancy Drobnis, professional orga- For information, contact Ilona currently is not recommended – sinai.org. The first breakfast meeting will nizer and owner of The LA Sherman at (310)271-3435. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 January 11, 2018

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