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Volume 29 No. 13 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 28, 2019 Price of oil in Beverly Hills Wilshire area residents are on the stump n City, school district at odds over funding the n plugging of oil wells at the high school campus Windsor Village resident’s idea helps By luke harold now approximately $21-26 million. The city and school district clear the way for new Faced with an increased estimate planned on splitting the first esti- trees to be planted for plugging oil wells at Beverly mate by paying $4 million each. In Hills High School, Beverly Hills a letter to Superintendent Michael By edwin folven school board members rejected a Bregy, Beverly Hills Public Works proposal from the city for how the Director Shana Epstein said the city To Windsor Village resident two sides will divide the costs. offered to fund up to $8 million as Julie Stromberg, a member of the An original estimate of $8 mil- costs began to rise. Greater Wilshire Neighborhood lion provided two years ago, estab- “From the beginning, the city Council who also recently fin- lished after the company that leased ished two years of service on City the wells filed for bankruptcy, is See Plugging page 21 Councilman David Ryu’s Discretionary Funds Task Force, trees are a critically-important component of the city’s landscape and environmental health. Realizing stumps from dead trees were being left on city- owned land between sidewalks and roadways, and were preventing new trees from being planted because of space, Stromberg pitched an idea last year to the 4th District Council Office for a pilot project to remove stumps and have them replaced with new trees. The council office worked with the Urban Forestry Division to identify funding and this photo courtesy of Julie Stromberg photo by Luke Harold month, a year after Stromberg Conrad Starr, president of the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association, posed with one of the new trees planted on Orange Drive, District counsel said the project was always likely to cost upward of $20 See Stump page 21 million, despite the $8 million figure that was floated two years ago. south of Wilshire Boulevard. College admissions scheme hits close to home Local group celebrates n Two Beverly Hills residents charged, unsung female heroes WeHo private school By cameron kiszla showing women talking about scrutinized by U.S. gov. the often forgotten or down- Hancock Park resident Janna played role their heroines have By luke harold Bodek Harris first learned about played in history, told stories that Look What SHE Did! last year hit home for her. The director of a West when the nonprofit group came “I loved the idea of showing Hollywood private school and two to the Ebell of Los Angeles, role models for younger women Beverly Hills residents are among where Harris serves as a board through these videos,” she said. the more than 40 defendants facing member. Harris reached out to the charges from the federal govern- Harris said Look What SHE ment over a scam to bypass admis- Did!, which creates short videos See Nonprofit page 22 sions processes at some of the top colleges and universities. Between 2011-18, parents allegedly paid $25 million to college admissions consultant William Singer to circumvent college photo by Luke Harold admissions processes by having West Hollywood Preparatory School is housed in the Hollywood Temple Beth ACT and SAT test results altered or El building at 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., but the two are not affiliated. having their children recruited as athletes, with for-profit business Buckingham, a marketing execu- “But if she got a 32 or 33, I’m The Key and nonprofit Key tive, allegedly paid $50,000 to have assuming that would make her pret- Worldwide Foundation facilitating a person who was involved in the ty competitive,” Buckingham said, the financial transactions. Singer scheme take the ACT for her son at according to a wiretapped conver- became a cooperating witness, list- a testing center in Houston and sation she had with one of the ed as CW-1 in the complaint, and arranging a score of around 34 out alleged perpetrators of the scheme. agreed to plead guilty to charges of 36. The hired test-taker ended up Attorneys representing including racketeering conspiracy, scoring a 35 on behalf of her son. Buckingham did not respond to a photo courtesy of Look What SHE Did! money laundering and conspiracy Buckingham then allegedly sought request for comment. The nonprofit Look What SHE Did!, which includes several local residents, creates videos showing women talking about their heroines to defraud the United States. the same arrangement for her See Admissions page 22 Beverly Hills resident Jane daughter. whose contributions have often been underappreciated or forgotten. 2 March 28, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Michael Sherman European Car Show on Sunday, March The April 4 program, titled 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. California Car “Indescribable Beauty,” includes music comedy show Cover, Dub-Nation Events and HRE by Mason Bates, Frédéric Chopin and Wheels will host the show featuring Robert Schumann. Tickets start at $30. Enjoy an afternoon of laughs with Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. newwest- Michael Sherman on Thursday, March MINI, Volvo and Mercedes Benz auto- symphony.org. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Pan Pacific Senior mobiles. Car owners can register and Center. Sherman performs stand-up display their vehicles for $50. General comedy and impersonations of Jack admission starts at $25. 6060 Wilshire Benny, George Burns, Ed Sullivan, St. Anne’s Guild Blvd. (323)930-2277, petersen.org. Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Durante, Spring Boutique Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and more. Admission is free. 141 S. American Youth St. Anne’s Guild is holding its annu- Gardner St. (323)654-6505. al Spring Boutique on Saturday, Symphony April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. American Youth Symphony presents People can shop for Easter baskets LGBTQ film “Sounds About Town,” a concert also and spring décor from the guild’s In observance of Women’s History including the National Youth Chorus thrift shop and many vendors. Month, Brittany Ashley and the Los on Sunday, Proceeds benefit the guild’s pro- Angeles Women’s Network present March 31, at 7:30 grams helping women, children and “Crystal Queer: Loving Women,” a p.m. at the Walt families. Admission is free; lunch is screening short films about women, Disney Concert available for $30. 155 N. Occidental relationships and love on Thursday, Hall. Music Blvd. (213)381-2931. March 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Los Director Carlos Angeles LGBT Center’s Village at Ed Izcaray (pictured) Gould Plaza. The films “Whale Hello leads the orches- There,” “Misdirection,” “Foxy Trot” tra in a perfor- and “There You Are” will be shown, mance of works by Fauré, Muhly, followed by a Q & A session with the Stravinsky and Schriabin. Soloists filmmakers moderated by Ashley and include soprano Jessica Rivera and Fawzia Mirza. Admission is $10. 1125 pianist Gloria Cheng. Tickets start at N. McCadden Place. lalgbtcenter.org. $15. 111 S. Grand Ave. aysympho- ny.org.

Rooftop film photo by Courtnay Robbins Bragagnolo April Albie Selznick returns to host the fourth year of the “Magic Monday” screening series running from Monday, April 1, through Monday, Aug. 26, at the Rooftop Cinema Club and APLA Santa Monica Playhouse. Every Monday evening, audiences will see a Health are hosting a special screening Film at LACMA new and different lineup of award-winning magicians and variety acts. of the film “Love, Simon” (2008) on Musical film fans won’t want to miss a Thursday, March 28, at 8 p.m. at Selznick oversees an unforgettable season of show-stopping feats screening of “All That Jazz” (1979) on LEVEL in downtown Los Angeles. The including sleight of hand, interactive parlor magic and mind-blowing illu- Monday, April 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at film by director Greg Berlanti and star- sions. Showtime is 8 p.m., Monday. Tickets are $40. 1211 Fourth St. the Los Angeles County Museum of ring Nick Robinson is a coming-of-age (310)586-1166, magicmondayla.com. Art. The movie starring Roy Scheider drama. Proceeds benefit APLA follows the story of film choreographer Health’s programs for underserved and director Joe Gideon, who must communities affected by HIV. Doors heart-wrenching meals that align with bring stories to life using children’s decide whether or not his non-stop open at 6:30 p.m., and audience mem- stories of her childhood, relationships words. In the new work schedule and hedonistic lifestyle bers can enjoy cold drinks, street food with men and her complicated relation- production, the are worth risking his life. It is a semi- and rooftop views. Tickets start at $17. ship with her mother. Showtimes are 8 group is celebrat- autobiographical tale written and 888 S. Olive St. p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., ing the release of directed by the legendary Bob Fosse. rooftopcinemaclub.com. Sunday. Tickets are $30. 6539 Santa its latest book with Admission is $5 for LACMA members, Monica Blvd. (323)960-7788, debrian- a show, but the $7 for nonmembers. Bing Theater, namansini.com. script has van- 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6000,

‘The Meatball ished and the lacma.org. Mary Stallings Story Pirates need Chronicles’ help from children in the audience to Passover planning Playwright and actress Debrianna Quintet get to the bottom of it. Tickets are $5. Mansini’s “The Meatball Chronicles” 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. (310)434- Congregation Shaarei Tefila is holding runs from Friday, March 29, through Join the Mary Stallings Quintet for a 3200, thebroadstage.org. “Painlessly Preparing at Panic-Free Sunday, April 14, at the Hudson Guild performance on Pesach” on Tuesday, April 2, in the Theatre. The play follows a woman Friday, March 29, temple’s Kanner Hall. Esther Simon, a through humorous and sometimes at 8 p.m. at the ‘Rudy in Concert’ professional organizer and expert on Jazz Bakery’s Celebrate the anniversary of the 1993 time management, will offer tips for Moss Theater. film with “Rudy in Concert” on observing Passover, including meal Stallings is a jazz Saturday, March 30, at 8 p.m. at the planning and more. 7629 Beverly Blvd. vocalist in the Microsoft Theatre. Justin Freer will (323)938-7147, or email classic tradition. conduct the 80-piece Hollywood [email protected]. She is joined by Chamber Orchestra in a performance of Founded 1946 alto saxophonist Danny Janklow, Oscar- and Emmy-winning composer 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. pianist Larry Goldings, bassist Dave Jerry Goldsmith’s score while the film ‘Schoenberg SUITE 330 Ross and drummer Clayton Cameron. is shown on a 40-foot HD screen. P.O. BOX 36036 Tickets are $35. 3131 Olympic Blvd. Special guests will include Sean Astin, Reimagined’ LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 brownpapertickets.com/event/4095065 Rudy Ruettiger, director David Violinist Elizabeth Hedman and cellist (323)933-5518 . Anspaugh, writer Angelo Pizzo and Kate Dillingham will perform in Piano BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: producer Cary Woods. The event will Spheres’ “Schoenberg Reimagined” on Indie films Tuesday, April 2, at 8 p.m., in Zipper 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B raise funds for the University of Notre Indie films fans won’t want to miss Dame and Southern California high Concert Hall. Schoenberg’s “Chamber BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 screenings of “In Reality,” “Long Lost” schools. Tickets start at $39.50. 777 Symphony No. 1 for two pianos, “Six WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM and “Knife + Heart” running from Chick Hearn Court. Pieces for Piano Four-hands,” and Friday, March 29, through Thursday, microsofttheater.com. “Verklärte Nacht” for piano trio will be Michael Villalpando April 4, at Arena Cinelounge. “In performed. The concert also includes PUBLISHER Reality” is a romance about a woman pianist Nic Gerpe. Tickets start at $35. Karen Villalpando consumed by the fantasy of finding true Nano Stern 200 S. Grand Ave. pianospheres.org EDITOR & PUBLISHER love who finds herself in an obsessive UCLA’s Center for the Art of downward spiral after the disappoint- Performance presents “Nano Stern” in Edwin Folven ment of rejection. “Long Lost” is a concert on New West [email protected] thriller about a young man spending a Saturday, March EDITOR weekend at the Connecticut mansion of 30, at 8 p.m. at the Symphony his long-lost millionaire half-brother. Theatre at Ace Grammy-winning conductor Michael Luke Harold “Knife + Heart” is a romantic thriller Hotel, downtown. Christie (pictured) leads the New West [email protected] that follows a LGBTQ filmmaker who A master at his Symphony in his REPORTER gets caught up in a police investigation own musical lan- first performances Maura Turcotte after the murder of an actor in one of guage, Stern has as its music direc- [email protected] her films. Admission is $16. Showtimes created a sound tor on Thursday, vary; see schedule. 6464 Sunset Blvd. COPY EDITOR that blends his youthful expression of April 4, at 7:30 (323)924-1644, arenacinelounge.com. the folk music of Chile with his dedica- p.m. at the Broad Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, tion to the traditional and indigenous Stage in Santa Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg The Story Pirates music of Latin America. Tickets start at Monica. Christie CONTRIBUTING WRITERS $29. 929 S. Broadway. (310)825-2101, first led the New Grab a magnifying glass and join the cap.ucla.edu. West Symphony in performance last The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are October of its “Rhapsody in Blue” con- weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail Story Pirates for “This Show is subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- Missing!” on Saturday, March 30, at 11 certs, celebrating the music of George pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal a.m. at the Broad Stage. The Story European car show Gershwin. His debut season, opening in advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Pirates, comprised of comedians, musi- Head to the Petersen Automotive October 2019, will coincide with New Order No 736637. cians, authors, designers and teachers, Museum for the eighth annual West Symphony’s 25th anniversary. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 March 28, 2019 Mirisch becomes new mayor of Beverly Hills n Les Friedman enters “I’ve never said – and don’t be ashamed of himself for going so believe – that single family homes deeply into the gutter.” first term as vice mayor are racist or immoral,” Wiener said Mirisch said the population densi- in a statement. “I grew up in a single ty of Beverly Hills is already greater By luke harold family home and have no issue with than cities including Denver, but them. My issue is with mandating Beverly Hills also ranks 155 out of In a ceremony filled with con- single family homes through zoning 272 neighborhoods throughout the demnations of Sacramento politi- – in other words, banning all forms county in population density, cians over housing policy, a of housing other than single family according to the L.A. Times’ Broadway-style musical number homes. Banning apartment build- Mapping L.A. project. Neighboring and a sing-along of “I’d Like to ings near jobs and transit makes West Hollywood, by comparison, is Teach the World to Sing,” Beverly housing much more expensive and No. 18, in addition to Mid-Wilshire Hills City Councilman John Mirisch pushes people into long commutes at 42, Westwood at 54 and Beverly was sworn in as mayor on March 20. and thus undermines our climate Grove at 55. Mirisch is in his third one-year goals. It also perpetuates segrega- Approximately 63 percent of term as mayor, a ceremonial position tion, since mandating single family Beverly Hills housing is multifamily that rotates among the five council homes means that only people who housing, according to the city’s gen- photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills members, since he was first elected can afford this incredibly expensive eral plan, and more than 60 percent Mirisch took the oath of office, administered by his son, during the city’s in 2009. Councilman Les Friedman, type of housing can live in a com- of its housing is more than 50 years annual installation ceremony. first elected two years ago, enters his munity.” old. The general plan mentions a first term as vice mayor. During his speech, Mirisch drop-off in residents ages 25-44 due Last year, when Mirisch was referred to a tradition of using noise- in part to the high costs of housing. should craft their own identities. potentials, we need to practice not sworn in as vice mayor, he makers to blot out the name and The population in L.A. County grew “It needs to be up to local commu- only kindness, but tolerance,” denounced a proposed state legisla- memory of Haman, a biblical figure 3 percent from 2000 to 2010, nities to decide what is right for Mirisch said, also referring to recent tion designed to increase housing who plotted to kill Jews. according to Census data, compared them,” he said. spates of anti-Semitism. density that had been introduced by Noisemakers were handed out at the to 1 percent in Beverly Hills. The installation ceremony began Friedman’s speech focused on the state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San installation, and Mirisch instructed But Mirisch denounced the “den- with a moment of silence for the 50 “sense of community [that] can be Francisco). audience members to use them sity fetishism” of Sacramento politi- victims who died in a shooting at a found on every corner,” That bill, SB 827, died in commit- whenever he said “Sacramento cians, and said through the Rent New Zealand mosque earlier this “We are in the middle of a metro- tee, but it’s back this year with some politicians.” Wiener, who is Jewish, Stabilization Ordinance the City month. politan Los Angeles area but with a modifications as SB 50. It would called the comparison “incredibly Council has been working on, and “If we are to allow ourselves to beauty and peacefulness that is real- supersede local laws to allow higher offensive” and said Mirisch “should through other local means, cities expand our horizons and expand our ly hard to replicate,” he said. density zoning near public transportation. Mirisch called it, and other housing bills pending in the Legislature, a “war on single-family housing” led by Sacramento politicians who say single-family housing is “inherently racist and immoral.” The Beverly Hills City Council has opposed the bill because the whole city is within close proximity to transit corridors, as defined by the proposed legislation, and would be subject to the new zoning. “Effectively they are attempting to use the housing affordability crisis to eliminate single-family zoning,” Mirisch said. “It’s a war on communities and an effort to impose one- size-fits-all measures which would financially benefit developers who don’t like to play by the rules.” Mirisch did not respond to a call asking for evidence that any members of the state Legislature have called single-family housing racist and immoral, but supporters of higher density zoning in California and across the nation have made those claims. Wiener has repeatedly said the goal of the bill is to provide housing for the growing number of California residents. Lane closures on Mulholland due to scheduled DWP work The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is installing new power poles and cable along Mulholland Drive, near Coldwater Canyon Drive, as part of a critical power reliability improvement project. This work may occasionally require Mulholland Drive to be reduced to a single lane of traffic near the intersection of Coldwater Canyon Drive during working hours, with a flagger managing traffic through the construction area. Work on this project is will take place Mondays through Thursdays through April 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No Friday or Saturday work is scheduled at this time. For information, visit ladwp.com. 4 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Death of second man found in Ed Buck’s West Hollywood apartment ruled accidental

By edwin folven The deaths have angered and con- Drug paraphernalia was allegedly cerned many people in the West found in Buck’s apartment after The Los Angeles County coro- Hollywood community and else- Moore died and police questioned ner’s office has ruled that a 55-year- where. Moore’s family filed a him about the circumstances. No old man whose body was found in wrongful death civil lawsuit earlier arrests were made and the Los January in the West Hollywood this month against Buck, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s apartment of Ed Buck died from Angeles County District Attorney Office declined to file charges methamphetamine and alcohol toxi- Jackie Lacey and Assistant Head because of insufficient evidence that city. Deputy District Attorney Craig Buck caused Moore’s overdose. photo courtesy of the LAPD The death was ruled accidental. Hum. The lawsuit claims Buck pro- Buck’s attorney Seymour Amster Authorities have released a sketch and security camera photograph The victim, West Hollywood resi- vided drugs to Moore, resulting in has denied the allegations against his of the suspect wanted for allegedly raping a woman at the dent Timothy Dean, also suffered his death. Lacey and Hum were client. He said Buck tries to help Vermont/Sunset subway station. from coronary artery atherosclero- named in the lawsuit because of people struggling with substance sis, a common form of heart disease. their alleged failure to prosecute abuse issues. According to Amster, The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Buck. Dean was allegedly acting strangely Department issued a statement say- Attorneys for Moore’s family shortly after he arrived at Buck’s Suspect wanted for rape in ing the death remains under investi- allege that Buck preys on young apartment on the evening of Jan. 7 gation and no further comment was black men and provides them drugs. and authorities were called after he available. The department is also Moore, who was from Houston, became unconscious. Amster said still investigating the death of Texas, had allegedly met with Buck, Buck reluctantly let him come over. Hollywood subway station Gemmel Moore, a 26-year-old man who is white, multiple times before Anyone with information about who was found dead in Buck’s his death. Buck allegedly paid for the deaths is encouraged to contact thing, we want people to be vigi- n Authorities identified apartment in 2017. The cause of Moore to fly from Texas to Los the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s lant and aware of their surround- Moore’s death was ruled an acciden- Angeles, and he arrived hours Department’s Homicide Bureau at assailant as a transient ings.” tal methamphetamine overdose. before he was found dead. (323)890-5500. who frequents Metro Rodriguez described it as a crime of opportunity as opposed stations to the suspect targeting a victim. By edwin folven He said security cameras captured images of the suspect in the sub- Shooting on Normandie leaves man in grave condition Authorities are searching for a way station and a police sketch By edwin folven the head. The man remains hospital- walking to meet a girlfriend, Radtke transient who allegedly raped a was made. Additional security ized in grave condition, Radtke said. said. The shooting occurred along a woman on March 14 in a subway patrols were implemented in and Two male suspects are being Police determined how the shoot- stretch of Normandie Avenue with station in east Hollywood. around transit stations. sought for an attempted murder that ing occurred based on their investi- many apartment buildings. Radtke Transit riders called 911 at The suspect was described as occurred during the early morning gation. The suspects were described surmised someone heard or saw approximately 6 p.m. and police black, approximately 5 feet 7 hours of March 22 in Koreatown. as two men driving a black, four- something. rushed to the underground plat- inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, 165 Lt. John Radtke, with the LAPD’s door sedan. The vehicle fled south “It was way early in the morning form at the Vermont/Sunset Red to 180 pounds with a shaved head West Bureau Homicide Unit, said at on Normandie Avenue. but it is in a very urban area with a Line subway station, but the sus- and a 2- to 3-inch scar on his left approximately 3:40 a.m., the 31- “There is nothing yet [in terms of lot of apartments,” he said. “We def- pect had already fled. The man forearm. He was wearing black year-old male victim was walking in motive],” he added. “We are looking initely need witnesses.” allegedly grabbed the victim after clothing and had an earring on his the 400 block of South Normandie at it as a possibly gang-involved Anyone with information is urged she asked him for directions, said right earlobe. Avenue near Fourth Street when a shooting. It doesn’t appear the vic- to call detectives with the LAPD’s Det. Sid Rodriguez, with the During their investigation, black sedan passed by and made a tim was involved with any criminal West Bureau Homicide Unit at LAPD’s Northeast Division. The detectives learned that the suspect U-turn. Two suspects got out of the activity.” (213)382-9470. During weekends suspect allegedly forced the vic- frequents Metro stations in vehicle and fired multiple shots, The victim lived in the general and off-hours, call the LAPD’s hot- tim into the stairwell of an emer- Compton and Santa Monica. striking the unidentified victim in vicinity of the shooting and was line at (877)LAPD247. gency exit and strangled, punched Anyone with information is and raped her. urged to call detectives at “I can’t give out too much (323)561-3328. During weekends because we are still looking for and off-hours, call the LAPD’s him,” Rodriguez said. “Like any- hotline at (877)LAPD247. Man who threatened to blow up store sentenced for robbery

A man dubbed the Bomber On Feb. 28, 2018, the defendant Robber because he tried to rob a entered a store in the 1600 block of Santa Monica jewelry store by Montana Avenue and ordered the threatening to blow it up has been owner to give him jewelry while sentenced to two years in state threatening to detonate a bomb that prison, the Los Angeles County turned out to be fake, the prosecutor District Attorney’s Office said. The owner escaped the store. announced. Abalov then drove off and crashed Deputy District Attorney Daniel into a vehicle near 15th Street and Merrick said Robert Abalov, 33, of Carlyle Avenue. Los Angeles, was sentenced on A 69-year-old woman was March 26, immediately after plead- injured in the crash. The defendant ing no contest to one count of then fled on foot and eluded capture attempted second-degree robbery. until his arrest three months later. Authorities warn about jury duty scams

The Los Angeles County which they use to steal funds. Sheriff’s Department is warning All jury summons in Los Angeles residents about jury duty scams in County are mailed using the U.S. which callers tell victims they are Postal Service. No government from the sheriff’s department or office or representative will ever court and they must pay to have call residents advising them of a arrest warrants cleared for missing missed jury duty appearance. jury duty. The public is advised to not give The perpetrators routinely any personal, credit card or banking request immediate payment ranging information over the phone. People from a few hundred dollars to thou- who believe they are victims are sands of dollars. Victims are encouraged to call their local police instructed to make a payment using stations or visit lasd.org, lapd.online pre-paid cards such as those sold by and beverlyhills.org/citygovern- Green Dot. Perpetrators request the ment/departmentsanddivisions/poli number on the back of the cards cedepartment. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 28, 2019 West Hollywood expands security camera rebate program n Up to 200 lenses will existing security systems, said Kate “But I didn’t have it then. It was Kigongo, the city’s innovation ana- just a big surprise in the morning help add a layer to the lyst. when I went to the backyard and city’s public safety Before the program was expand- saw no bike,” he said. ed citywide by a March 18 City Though the Ring devices will be By cameron kiszla Council consent agenda item, only partially paid for by the city, the 15 people applied for the systems, devices will still be privately owned An expanded rebate program she said, but as of March 22, and law enforcement won’t be able from the city of West Hollywood approximately half of the 200 to access the footage without the aims to put up to 200 more eyes, or rebates have been claimed. owner’s permission, Kigongo said. more accurately lenses, on the Rick Hohman, commercial Even posting a video onto Ring’s street to increase public safety. account manager with Tashman Neighbors App won’t notify the Through WeHo Smart City Ring Home Center, said he thinks the police, though it will keep nearby Rebate Pilot Program, residents can rebate, which accounts for up to residents appraised of what’s hap- get a $100 rebate when they pur- 50 percent for some of the pening in their area. chase certain products from Santa devices, is a great reason for peo- “In order to get it in law enforce- Monica-based Ring. Customers ple to purchase the cameras, ment’s hands, you’d still need to photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood must meet the program’s criteria – which can help prevent petty send it directly to the sheriff’s West Hollywood has expanded its Ring rebate program citywide, and they must be West Hollywood res- crime. department,” Kigongo said. approximately half of the 200 rebates remain. idents who have the authorization “My thought is, if they could get of the property owner to install a more [cameras] out on the street, Ring device and they have to sub- it’d be a good thing, and I think scribe to a Ring video recording the deal is a good deal. I’d like to Israeli-American Council holds annual gala plan, among other requirements. see people coming in to see me The Israeli-American Council sentation on the story of Nir Caspi, aspects, like food, music and cul- Covered products include the about it because I’d like to sell welcomed over 800 guests at its a former member of the Israeli ture.” Video Doorbell 2, Floodlight Cam, them the Ring,” Hohman said. 11th annual IAC Gala on March Naval Commando program. The gala was attended by Spotlight Cam Mount, Video Manny Rodriguez, who serves 17 at the Beverly Hilton hotel. Caspi, who co-founded and cur- Congressman Brad Sherman, Doorbell Pro, Spotlight Cam on the board of the West This year’s gala, titled “My Story, rently serves as CEO of Café California State Assemblymen Wired and Spotlight Cam Battery. Hollywood West Residents Our Story” celebrated some of the Landwer, lives in Boston and Jesse Gabriel and Richard Bloom, With the total rebate amount of Association, concurred and said it’s individuals in the IAC community. serves as a local IAC council and Los Angeles City Controller $100 accounted for, prices range a great way for people to see what’s Special guest Elan Carr, who member. The presentation includ- Ron Galperin. from $99 to $149. Half of the going on outside their houses, was recently appointed as special ed the screening of a clip from “Israeli-Americans share a rebate comes from Ring, and the whether they’re home or not. envoy in the U.S. State “One Night in Anzeria,” a docu- unique and powerful story, which other half comes from the city. “If someone has bad intentions Department to monitor and com- mentary about Caspi’s survival is reflected in the perspective and Together, those 200 rebates will and they see this device or any bat anti-Semitism, was recognized during one of the most dangerous work of the IAC,” said IAC Los cost West Hollywood $10,000. other type of cameras, that could be for his work in implementing operations in Israeli naval history, Angeles Regional Director Nadav “Public safety is job one, and it enough of a deterrent for them to American foreign policies on and his subsequent work in Banai. “Our 11th annual Gala cel- starts at the front door,” Mayor turn away,” he said. combating discrimination against becoming a successful entrepre- ebrated the stories that inspire our John D’Amico said. In addition, the recordings could Jews. Carr called on the IAC and neur. commitment to ensuring a strong The program first launched last be used to help solve crimes. other Jewish community groups to “The IAC and I personally have Jewish and Israeli identity today, year, but it was limited to people Rodriguez said he had a bike stolen continue fighting anti-Semitism a mission to show other aspects of and for future generations to who live in Eastside Neighborhood from his backyard a couple of years and reiterated the importance of Israel,” Caspi said. “We always come.” Watch areas. However, many of the ago, and with the Ring system he Jewish unity in combatting hate. talk about Israel in terms of poli- For information, visit residents either already had a Ring has set up now, he might have cap- The evening also featured a pre- tics. We need to present other israeliamerican.org. device or lived in apartments with tured footage of the culprit. Ryu celebrates the Wonder Women of Council District 4 Los Angeles City Councilman dedicated to social justice and educa- David Ryu, 4th District, celebrated tion issues, and recently served as the eight women making a positive dif- chief operations and strategy officer ference in CD4 at his annual at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, “Wonder Women of the Fourth” lun- which serves 3600 students across cheon on March 22. Every eight schools in the MacArthur Park International Women’s Month, Ryu neighborhood; Julie Stromberg, a honors women who live or work in civil litigator who lives in the Miracle the district. Mile area with her husband, two sons “Across this district, you will find and rescue dogs, and has served on women leading in their communities several board of directors, including and improving life for their fellow Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeleno,” Ryu said. “These eight Angeles, Los Angeles City College women are just a few examples of the Foundation, Miracle Mile incredible women making a differ- Democratic Club and National ence in Council District 4 and across Women’s Political Caucus; Natasha Los Angeles. It is an honor to spend Lewin, who currently serves as a time with these champions, recognize board member of the Greater Toluca their work, and celebrate their tireless Lake Neighborhood Council, where service to the communities and peo- she is the Homeless Liaison to L.A. ple of Council District 4 and the city as well as the co-chair for the greater city.” Outreach and Elections Committee; The honorees were Tammy and Robin Noll, a resident of Van Rosato, who has lived in the Greater Nuys, in the northwestern part of Wilshire area since 1998, currently Council District 4. serves as the board member for Area 6 on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council; Sheila Irani, who has decades of experience in “These eight local government and community service and served as director of spe- women are just a cial projects for former Councilman few examples of Tom LaBonge and as president of the the incredible Lake Hollywood Estates Homeowners Association for nine women making a terms; Anne-Marie Johnson was born difference in and raised in Silver Lake, where she Council District 4 currently serves as co-chair of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council; and across Los Erin Penner, the head teacher of an Angeles.” outdoor, exploration-based preschool, iLA Adventure School, -Los Angeles City that she founded with the help of her Councilman David Ryu colleague Robyn Pottorff; Allison Bajracharya, a resident of Los Feliz 6 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Changes coming to leadership at Wilshire Division BY EDWIN FOLVEN may be attractive to thieves. Other vehicle burglaries are up division- sion has experienced an overall 5.8 tips include not being distracted by wide by 8.9 percent, from 259 year percent reduction in all major A change in command is coming smart phones while walking alone to date in 2018 to 282 in 2019. Oddo crimes occurring since the begin- to the Los Angeles Police and being more aware of surround- said many auto burglaries can be ning of 2019, compared to the same Department’s Wilshire Division on ings. attributed to people leaving valu- period in 2018. May 12 when Capt. Anthony Oddo, “Overall, [crime] is down, but ables visible inside vehicles. The “Our neighborhood watch pro- the police station’s current com- that’s not considering these new rob- division uses the “Lock It, Hide It, grams are increasing. That is some- manding officer, will be reassigned beries along the Melrose corridor. Keep It” program to educate thing that was a nice situation that I as head of the department’s Gang We have had a significant increase motorists about keeping property dealt with,” Oddo added. “The com- and Narcotics Division. since the beginning of the year,” secure. That program includes munity is stepping up. We all realize Oddo, who has served as captain Oddo said. “We have been deploy- posters, community outreach and the police department can’t solve all of the Wilshire Division since ing resources to address that situa- communication about crime preven- the problems. It takes a partnership. December 2016, will be replaced by tion. Right now, that is our biggest tion via social media. There has to be more of that to keep Capt. Timothy Nordquist, who is concern.” “People breaking into cars is us moving forward.” currently with the LAPD’s Internal From Jan. 1 through the second always going to be an issue,” Oddo Oddo also recommended the use Affairs Division. Oddo said he week of March, 13 robberies were said. “In Wilshire, the lock it part is of home security systems with cam- enjoyed working in the Wilshire area reported in the Melrose District, being heard but the hide it part is still eras so police can use video to link photo by Edwin Folven and is looking forward to his new which experienced four during the frustrating. People lock doors but are suspects to crimes. Simple things Capt. Anthony Oddo, commanding same period the previous year. keeping laptops out and are leaving like keeping doors and windows assignment. While there have been officer of the Wilshire Division, dis- many challenges, Oddo said accom- Additional patrols have been valuables in plain sight. Putting valu- locked is also important. cussed crime prevention at a plishments have been made in com- deployed and Senior Lead Officer ables in the trunk will go a long way “Two years ago, about half of the bating crime and improving quality Ian O’Brien is working with resi- toward resolving those issues.” burglaries were occurring because meeting hosted by the Greater of life. dents and business owners to keep Oddo added that prevention is a doors or windows were left Wilshire Neighborhood Council. He added, however, that there are them apprised and educate them significant component of reducing unlocked, and that has gone down He will be leaving the Wilshire still challenges ahead. Crime in and about crime prevention. The latter crime, and he credited residents dramatically,” Oddo said. “People Division in May after being reas- around the Melrose District is a top approach is an important component with playing a role in keeping over- are hardening the target.” signed to the LAPD’s Gang and priority, particularly with a recent of “hardening the target,” Oddo all incidents decreasing division- Oddo, who has been with the Narcotics Division. increase in street robberies including added. wide. Violent crimes are down 4.5 LAPD for 30 years, said he will next a high-profile robbery earlier this Oddo said another persistent chal- percent year to date in 2019 com- oversee a division that focuses on the local Wilshire area police station. month on Waring Avenue captured lenge in the Melrose District and pared to the same period in 2018. crimes involving gangs and drugs. In “Wilshire will always be a special on video and widely reported by the elsewhere in the division is auto bur- Property crimes are also down 6 the new position, he will work with place because of the people I’ve met media. The victim in that robbery glaries, which account for a large percent so far this year over last. local and federal law enforcement and the officers I’ve worked with was wearing a Rolex watch and peo- amount of the property crimes. Even with an uptick in street rob- agencies to address the problems on here,” he added. “My time at ple are cautioned not to flaunt Statistics show that through the sec- beries in the Melrose area and a regional level. Still, he will always Wilshire has been outstanding. I expensive clothing or jewelry that ond week of March 2019, motor increase in auto burglaries, the divi- have fond memories of his time at have really enjoyed myself.” New captain assigned to West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station The city of West Hollywood has West Hollywood Mayor John Bureau and the Population before transferring to the West welcomed Capt. Ed Ramirez as the D’Amico. “This promotion is wel- Management Bureau, as well as the Hollywood station in 2015. new commanding officer of the come news. Public safety is job one Community Re-entry and Resource Ramirez has been involved in the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. and Captain Ramirez is a law Center at the Inmate Reception communities in which he’s lived Ramirez was appointed by the enforcement veteran who is highly Center. He also worked patrol at the and served, including serving as a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s regarded by our community and Temple, Crescenta Valley and board member for the Boys and Department and began his new knows West Hollywood and its Altadena sheriff’s stations before Girls Club of Pasadena and Shelter assignment as captain on March 24. unique challenges. We look forward transferring to the Sheriff’s Partnership, a homeless support Former Capt. Sergio Aloma was to working with him in his new Information Bureau and later to the organization. He has been married promoted to commander earlier this leadership role at the station.” Office of the Sheriff as part of the to his wife Roseann for 32 years year. The city contracts with the Ramirez has nearly 30 years of security detail. and has three adult children. sheriff’s department for law law enforcement experience. He As a sergeant, Ramirez served at Ramirez is currently completing his enforcement services. joined the Los Angeles County the Century Station and as a chief’s bachelor’s degree in leadership “On behalf of the City Council, I Sheriff’s Department in 1990 and aide at the Correctional Services studies through the University of photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood want to congratulate Edward worked in the Men’s Central Jail. Division before being promoted to Alabama’s external degree pro- Capt. Capt. Ed Ramirez took the Ramirez on his appointment to lead Ramirez has assisted in the creation lieutenant in the Community gram. reins at the West Hollywood the West Hollywood Sheriff’s and implementation of the Transition Unit. He also served as a For information, visit Sheriff’s Station on March 24. Station as its new captain,” said Education Based Incarceration lieutenant at multiple other bureaus www.wehosheriff.com.

map courtesy of the West Hollywood West Residents Association A March 28 community meeting hosted by Metro will discuss the five potential routes for an extension of the Crenshaw/LAX Line. Metro to host meeting in WeHo The Los Angeles County and San Vicente Boulevard – will Metropolitan Transportation go through West Hollywood. Authority will host a meeting on Depending on which route is Thursday, March 28, to gather chosen, up to nine new stations community feedback about and nearly 10 miles of track potential rail service through could be built for the extension, West Hollywood and to discuss which is planned to connect to route alignment options. the Red Line subway. This meeting, the final of four The project was originally planned community meetings planned to be done by 2047, but and the only one held in West West Hollywood officials are Hollywood, will be from 6 p.m. pushing for the timeline to be to 8 p.m. at the West Hollywood accelerated in order for the exten- Library at 625 N. San Vicente sion to be complete in time for Blvd. the 2028 Summer Olympics in Metro is considering five route Los Angeles. options for the extension, four of For information, visit which – La Brea Avenue, Fairfax weho.org/rail or metro.net/pro- Avenue, La Cienega Boulevard jects/crenshaw_corridor. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 28, 2019 Wet winter boosts local stormwater capture

The months of January and David H. Wright. “On a large that assist customers with maxi- February brought enough snow scale, this means a massive invest- mizing water efficiency and cap- and rain to boost the Eastern Sierra ment of resources in regional turing rain water on their property, snowpack and rainfall in Los stormwater capture projects, including landscape transforma- Angeles to well above average groundwater cleanup and replen- tion and rain barrel and cistern numbers. In downtown Los ishment, recycled water and con- rebates. LADWP customers now Angeles alone, 18.5 inches of rain servation programs which are crit- use an average of 110 gallons per have fallen since the beginning of ical to ensuring L.A.’s water person per day as of the end of the water year on Oct. 1. Recent future.” 2018, a 17 percent reduction in rains have helped replenish the More than $2.4 billion in invest- overall water usage since the last local groundwater aquifers in L.A. ments are planned by LADWP major drought began in 2013. through the capture of an estimated over the next 10 years in water sys- LADWP continues to offer water 18.4 billion gallons of stormwater tem infrastructure improvements, saving rebates and promote water as of March 7. The Los Angeles including local water supply conservation through the “Save the Department of Water and Power development projects to increase Drop” campaign. estimates that amount of water is the amount of stormwater capture. “For decades, LADWP has led enough to supply 170,000 homes As part of this effort, LADWP is the way in defining what a water- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in L.A. for one year. implementing large infrastructure efficient city should look like, Over the past few months, above-average rainfall has helped replenish “Just letting this water rush out projects such as the Tujunga continuously raising the bar for the local groundwater aquifers in Los Angeles. to the ocean is a missed opportuni- Spreading Grounds Enhancement what’s achievable,” said Richard ty we can’t afford. Instead, we project, as well as smaller, local Harasick, LADWP senior assistant ing in expanding local water For information about the want to collect and store more community-based stormwater cap- general manager of water system. resource programs that take stress expansion of local water resources, stormwater in local spreading ture projects like the Van Nuys “We welcome this wet winter, but off of our Los Angeles Aqueduct visit ladwp.com/localwatersupply. grounds to help the city increase Great Street project. we cannot count on it next year or supplies and ensure a more reli- For information about water con- our local water supply resources,” When it comes to conservation, the year after that. LADWP con- able water supply for future gener- servation, visit ladwp.com/water- said LADWP General Manager LADWP offers many programs tinues to stay committed to invest- ations.” conservation. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy awarded $1.5 million for regional fire prevention

The Santa Monica Mountains block grants for local and regional Conservancy. “These funds from Alliance, an umbrella group of gov- was established by the Legislature Conservancy announced on March fire resiliency projects statewide the California Natural Resources ernment agencies and other affect- in 1980. Since that time, it has 13 that the California Natural funded by cap and trade revenue Agency will go a long way to ed groups convened by Los helped preserve more than 75,000 Resources Agency and Department through California climate invest- develop strategies with local part- Angeles County Supervisor Sheila acres of parkland in both wilder- of Conservation had granted the ments. Six regional block grants ners to promote recovery in the Kuehl to address environmental ness and urban settings. The con- conservancy $1.5 million to priori- have been awarded throughout the burn areas, protect habitat and pre- and community safety problems servancy’s mission is to strategical- tize, develop and implement pro- state to ensure regional implemen- vent future catastrophes.” related to wildfire in the Santa ly buy back, preserve, protect, jects to strengthen fire resiliency, tation. The conservancy partners with Monica Mountains. The conser- restore and enhance treasured increase carbon sequestration and “The recent Woolsey fire was the all levels of government, landown- vancy has been recognized nation- pieces of Southern California to facilitate greenhouse gas reductions most destructive fire ever seen in ers, nonprofit and community orga- ally and internationally for its form an interlinking system of in Southern California. history in the Santa Monica nizations for the ability to articulate strategic planning processes which urban, rural and river parks, open The grant from the State Mountains,” said Joseph T. and realize shared objectives. It is a employ significant public input. space, trails, and wildlife habitat Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Edmiston, executive director of the long-time and active member of the The Santa Monica Mountains that are easily accessible to the Program is part of $20 million in Santa Monica Mountains Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Conservancy is a state agency that public. WeHo celebrates poetry in April

Throughout the month of April, available for sale by Book Soup the city of West Hollywood will and a reception hosted by the mark National Poetry Month and Friends of the West Hollywood honor living poets by featuring Library. Admission is free. For selections of their poetry on street information, visit pole banners along Santa Monica weho.org/wehoreads. Boulevard. Currently, there are 36 At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, poets honored, and each year, the as part of the WeHo Reads series, West Hollywood poet laureate there will be a poetry reading enti- selects two additional poets to tled “Lingua Franca” in the honor. This year’s honorees are Council Chambers. Inspired by Garrett Hongo and Robin Coste Adrienne Rich’s “Dream of a Lewis. Common Language,” Flowers has During the City Council meeting curated a reading of international scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on poetry by poets from Belgium, Monday, April 1, the council will India, Iran and Poland, among issue a commemorative National other countries. The event features Poetry Month proclamation, which poets Kazim Ali, Laure-Anne will be received by West Bosselaar, Elena Karina Byrne, Hollywood City Poet Laureate Blas Falconer, Piotr Florczyck and Charles Flowers. The presentation Vandana Khanna. will take place at the Council Admission is free. Free parking is Chambers/Public Meeting Room available in the adjacent five-story located at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. structure with validation at the At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April event. A small reception will follow 10, as part of the City’s WeHo the event. Books by the poets will Reads series, there will be a poetry also be available for purchase. reading and conversation between Also at 7 p.m. on April 30, the Richard Blanco, who read the inau- monthly Lambda Lit Book Club gural poem at President Barack will read and discuss “Midnight in a Obama’s second inauguration, and Perfect World” by Collin Kelley in former West Hollywood City Poet the West Hollywood Library Laureate Kim Dower in the Council Community Meeting Room. Chambers. The event celebrates the The book club is moderated by launch of two new poetry collec- Steven Reigns, inaugural poet lau- tions: Blanco’s “How to Love a reate of West Hollywood. Country” and Dower’s “Sunbathing The West Hollywood Library is on Tyrone Power’s Grave.” located at 625 N. San Vicente Blanco is the youngest and the Boulevard. Admission is free. only openly gay and Latino poet to For information, visit lambdalit- have read at a presidential inaugu- erary.org/book-clubs/lambda-lit- ration. Dower, who has been a book-club. West Hollywood resident for more For information about West than 30 years, was the city’s sec- Hollywood’s National Poetry ond poet laureate and has pub- Month activities, contact Mike Che, lished four poetry collections. the city’s arts coordinator, at Following the conversation, there [email protected] or (323)848- will be a book-signing with books 6377, or visit weho.org/arts. 8 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Angelenos to Walk to End Genocide The nation’s largest anti-geno- obligation to answer the inhumanity gerous mines that support warfare. cide demonstration will take place of genocide and the vile forces of There will also be a Jump-A- on March 31 with more than 1,000 prejudice and anti-Semitism with Thon for Justice for kids of all ages Angelenos of all ages and faiths action and compassion,” said and opportunities to talk with sur- expected to rally at Jewish World Mayor Eric Garcetti. “Through the vivors of the Holocaust and other Watch’s 13th annual Walk to End annual Walk to End Genocide, genocides, learn about the struggle Genocide. The family-friendly thousands of Angelenos refuse to to deliver medical aid behind walk and advocacy festival, held at stand idly by. Instead, we pray with enemy lines in Syria using “guerril- Pan Pacific Park from 10 a.m. to 1 our feet, reminding the world that la humanitarian aid,” and send p.m., calls attention to genocide and we will never again turn our backs emails urging elected officials to mass atrocities taking place world- when the world’s most vulnerable protect the Myanmar’s Rohingya wide and raises money to help sur- people are persecuted for who they minority, which is currently being vivors, including the 68.5 million are, who they love or what they subjected to ethnic cleansing. displaced by global violence. believe.” Performances by local musicians, Participants, including elected Highlights of the advocacy festi- children’s choirs, art exhibits and officials, clergy, students and edu- val, which will be open before and JWW’s “I CARE” video campaign cators, will learn about ongoing after the 5K walk, include many will take place throughout the day, global conflicts and solutions activities new to the event, such as and there will be additional activi- through innovative, hands-on, edu- a free hate speech workshop with ties for teens and younger children. photo courtesy of Jewish World Watch cational exhibits focused on pro- tools to combat the language and Food, merchandise and jewelry will The 13th annual Walk Against Genocide will be held March 31 at Pan jects that support survivors from the social media which can empower be available for purchase with pro- Pacific Park. Democratic Republic of the Congo, evil and the Red Hands Brigade, ceeds supporting anti-genocide Myanmar (Burma), Sudan, South which is art-based advocacy aimed efforts. to educate, advocate and support Oaks on April 7. Sudan, Syria and Yemen. at stopping the global use of chil- The event is an essential anti-genocide programs. A second For information, visit jww.org or “In every generation, it is our dren as soldiers and laborers in dan- fundraiser for JWW as it continues walk will take place in Thousand call (818)501-1836. LADOT expands dockless vehicle program The Los Angeles Department of required to comply by April 15. the same terms as the conditional- Transportation has begun to permit LADOT has taken a phased use permit until April 15 while they dockless mobility providers who approach to permits for dockless work to comply with the one-year applied to operate dockless scoot- scooter operations. In November permit requirements. ers and bicycles in the city of Los 2018, LADOT released a condi- For information, visit Angeles. tional-use permit to test the terms ladot.io/programs/dockless. This is an expansion of the orig- of the permit requirements. This inal conditional-use permit pro- iterative approach helps LADOT gram launched in November 2018. take a thoughtful, rigorous, public To make sure people in Los approach to regulations. LADOT has awarded Angeles have safe and comfortable LADOT has awarded three com- transportation choices, LADOT panies with a one-year permit: three companies with created a pilot one-year permit to Lime (5,500 total scooters, 2,500 broaden the program and build on of which will be located in disad- a one-year permit: regulations for dockless mobility. vantaged communities; Spin Lime (5,500 total Through this one-year permit (10,500 total scooters, 8,000 of program, LADOT is working to which will operate in disadvan- scooters), Spin ensure safety, comfort and equity taged communities; and Bird (10,500 total scooters) for all who wish to use dockless (6,500 total scooters, 3,500 of scooters and bikes. In this phase, which will operate in disadvan- and Bird (6,500 total photo by Luke Harold LADOT is also introducing taged communities). scooters). The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is introducing “Parking “Parking Zones” and the new abil- There are several other compa- Zones” and the new ability to report issues related to dockless scooters ity to report issues related to dock- nies that will continue operating and bicycles to MyLA311. less scooters and bicycles with a cap of 3,000 vehicles, to MyLA311. including Wheels and Lyft, under For people riding in downtown Los Angeles, LADOT has created conveniently located parking Sheriff’s Department challenges drivers to ‘silence’ the distraction zones. Users are encouraged to park scooters in these areas to help keep sidewalks clear and accessi- April is National Distracted Distracted driving is dangerous, are still using their cell phone ille- activate or deactivate a function. ble for everyone. Providers have Driving Awareness Month and the especially when it involves a cell gally, a nearly 27 percent increase First-time offenders face a $162 parking zone locations in their Los Angeles County Sheriff’s phone. According to preliminary from 2016. fine. apps. LADOT plans to install addi- Department will be joining law data from the California Highway “That text or phone call will If drivers need to make a call or tional parking zones over the com- enforcement agencies statewide Patrol, 66 people were killed and never be worth losing a life over,” text someone, they should pull ing months. Community members stopping drivers who violate more than 6,500 injured in 2017 Hill said. “That is why curbing over and park at a safe location. who want to install a parking zone California’s hands-free cell phone from distracted driving-related distracted driving is high on our The LASD also recommends in their area may work with their law. crashes. priority list.” those who struggle to stay off the council office to identify potential Throughout the month of April, “Cell phones remain one of the Under the most recent cell phone while driving put their locations. the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s top distractions for drivers,” said phone law that went into effect in phone in a place they can’t reach, To obtain a one-year permit, Department will have additional Sgt. Robert Hill. “Like any bad 2017, drivers are prohibited from like the backseat or trunk. providers must meet a number of deputies on patrol looking specif- habit, it can be hard to break, but having a phone in their hand for Funding for distracted driving council-directed requirements ically for drivers on their phones. this habit can have life-altering any reason and can only use their enforcement operations are pro- including insurance, liability, an Last year, the Los Angeles consequences.” phone in a hands-free manner. vided by a grant from the equity plan, and a community County Sheriff’s Department A 2018 observational survey by The phones must be mounted on California OTS through the engagement plan. The full applica- issued 15,042 citations to drivers the California Office of Traffic the dashboard or center console, National Highway Traffic Safety tion can be found here. Providers texting, calling or performing Safety on driver cell phone use and can only be touched once Administration. who applied for permits are another function on their phone. found about 4.5 percent of drivers with the swipe or tap of a finger to For information, visit lasd.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 28, 2019 Cedars takes targeted approach to addressing health in diverse communities The Cedars-Sinai Research hesitant to share personal prob- disparities runs from molecular to Center for Health Equity is work- lems, especially health problems,” behavioral,” said Robert Haile, ing on population health studies Lee said. “That’s why my church associate director for Population addressing environmental, cultural partnered with Cedars-Sinai, which Sciences at Cedars-Sinai Cancer. and genetic factors to understand is sharing information about the “We bring the power of translation- why certain population groups health risks we face in my commu- al research to affected populations. defined by race, ethnicity and nity. We need that information.” It’s making a big difference.” socioeconomic status have higher The team’s population health The Smidt Heart Institute at rates of cancer and other diseases approach includes scientific studies Cedars-Sinai also is using popula- than other groups. and hands-on engagement with tion health data to advance the Locally, the Health Equity team religious and community leaders understanding of gender differ- is focusing on the high cancer mor- who invite Cedars-Sinai experts to ences in heart disease and overall tality rate among Korean- lead educational seminars focused health. Dr. Susan Cheng is leading Americans and the growing inci- on specific cancer risks, screen- research programs to determine the photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center dence of liver cancer in the ings, treatments and clinical trial underlying causes of cardiovascular Cedars-Sinai community outreach coordinators have met with members Hispanic population, in addition to enrollment. Participants take sur- aging. Cheng and a research team of the Korean-American community to discuss ways to improve health other health disparities. veys to help the team determine, are working to pinpoint what sets a and prevent cancer. Jeong Yup Lee, senior pastor of for example, what roles fear, person on the track toward ideal L.A. Onnuri Church in Koreatown, embarrassment and lack of trans- health maintenance versus gradual over time,” said Cheng, director of makes each individual woman or knows the roadblocks to good portation play in preventing health decline. The goal is to take Cardiovascular Population man different from everybody health that his congregation faces: Korean-Americans from getting laboratory-based discoveries and Sciences in the Barbra Streisand else. This approach will help guide a cultural reluctance to talk about colonoscopies. Based on the infor- translate them to each unique Women’s Heart Center and direc- us on how we can best work with illness, a lack of information about mation gathered, the team then patient in the clinic. tor of Public Health Research in our patients, one person at a time, health risks and screenings, and arranges convenient, confidential “We have a wealth of data at our the Smidt Heart Institute. “We to achieve optimal health over the poor access to health insurance, and free cancer screenings in col- fingertips that we can use to deci- want to understand what popula- long term.” among other impediments. laboration with local clinics. pher key trends about how overall tion trends exist, and then drill For information, visit cedars- “In the Korean culture, we’re “Our approach to tackling health health status changes for people down to better understand what sinai.org Bill protecting hairstyles worn by Black women and men advances With a 7-0 vote on March 26, the groomed hairstyles like my locs, prised of the National Urban manner of wearing the hair that is “rooted in a legacy of race and gen- Senate Judiciary Committee passed that would, without question, fit an League, Western Center on Law & physiologically and culturally asso- der bias, [and] remains a harmful a bill by state Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, image of professionalism, if bias or Poverty, Color of Change and ciated with people of African practice with serious economic and D–Los Angeles, to end a centuries- negative stereotypes of Black peo- Dove. descent.” The district court dis- health consequences, particularly long history of racial discrimination ple were not involved. These pur- This nationwide effort comes fol- missed the lawsuit. for Black women in employment based on hairstyles. portedly ‘race-neutral’ workplace lowing the 2018 U.S. Supreme Upon appeal, the 11th Circuit settings.” S.B. 188 amends the Fair grooming policies that ban braids, Court refusal to hear a lawsuit Court of Appeals ruled against The California Black Chamber of Employment and Housing Act to twists, cornrows, or locs may apply brought by the U.S. Equal Jones, asserting that “dreadlocks are Commerce praises SB 188 as legis- prohibit employers from enforcing to employees or applicants of all Employment Opportunity not … an immutable characteristic lation that improves “access to eco- purportedly “race neutral” groom- races, however they have a dis- Commission against Catastrophe of black individuals.” The Supreme nomic opportunities for African ing policies that disproportionately parate impact on Black men and Management Solutions alleging Court, in refusing to rehear the case, American businesses and the com- impact persons of color. women.” racial discrimination based on hair. upheld the Circuit Court’s decision. munities in which their employees While federal anti-discrimination “This means that these policies EEOC filed the lawsuit on behalf of S.B. 188 corrects these deep mis- work, live and play.” laws explicitly defend the choice to are far more likely to exclude Black Chastity Jones, a Black woman understandings of ethnic hair by Protecting hair texture and pro- wear an afro, they are silent with individuals from the workplace who was forced to forfeit her job amending section 12926 of the tective hairstyles under race will regard to braids, locs and twists, than people of any other race,” offer with CMS because she California Fair Employment and prohibit an employer from with- known collectively as “protective Mitchell said. refused to cut off her locks. Housing Act to read as follows: holding or terminating employment hairstyles,” and commonly worn by S.B. 188 is the first of a multi- The EEOC initially brought the “Race is inclusive of traits histori- or promotion based on discrimina- Black women and men. state campaign to safeguard per- lawsuit to the federal district court cally associated with race, includ- tion against the protected employ- “We are not talking about rain- sons wearing protective hairstyles in Alabama in 2014, claiming that ing, but not limited to, hair texture ee’s or applicant’s hairstyle. bow-colored tresses or pink from workplace discrimination. It “prohibition of dreadlocks in the and protective hairstyles.” S.B. 188 will next be heard by the mohawks,” Mitchell said during is sponsored by the CROWN workplace constitutes race discrimi- The ACLU supports the bill, con- Senate Appropriations Committee. the hearing. “We are speaking of Coalition, a national alliance com- nation because dreadlocks are a curring that hair discrimination is A hearing date is pending. Feinstein joins colleagues in introducing amendment U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D- Calif.) joined a group of her colleagues on March 27 in introducing the Equal Rights Amendment, known as the ERA, which would guarantee women equal rights under the U.S. Constitution. “It’s completely unacceptable that in 2019 our Constitution still doesn’t expressly guarantee gender equality,” Feinstein said. “That’s why it’s imperative that Congress pass the Equal Rights Amendment Sen. Dianne Feinstein and ensure that all Americans are protected from gender-based dis- is cosponsored by senators Cory crimination.” Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Murphy (D- The ERA states: “Equality of Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D- rights under the law shall not be Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), denied or abridged by the United Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), States or by any State on account of Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), sex – the ERA establishes within Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Ben the United States Constitution the Cardin (D-Md.), Sheldon unambiguous and unassailable Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Amy rights of women under the law.” Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tina Smith The first version of the Equal (D-Minn.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rights Amendment was written in Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), 1923 and passed Congress in 1972 Jackie Rosen (D-Nev.), Chris Van but fell three states short of the 38 Hollen (D-Md.), Tom Carper (D- states required to ratify it. Del.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), In addition to Feinstein and the Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley resolution’s author, Sen. Bob (D-Ore.) and Mazie Hirono (D- Menendez (D-N.J.), the resolution Hawaii). 10 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro offers updates on subway construction Metro is holding a meeting on Phases 1 and 2 of the Purple Line Extension subway project on Wednesday, April 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the second-floor municipal gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, 445 N. Rexford Drive. Metro staff will provide a project overview and updates on subway station construction at the monthly meetings. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in the Civic Center Garage, 9300 Civic Center Drive. For information, visit metro.net. Updates are also being provided on construction along the route from Western Avenue to Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Preconstruction work is currently occurring in Century City, where advance utility relocation is under- way near Constellation Boulevard between Solar Way and a point just east of Avenue of the Stars. Work photo courtesy of Metro will also occur on northbound Avenue of the Stars during nonpeak With excavation complete at the future Wilshire/Fairfax subway station, hours. crews are creating the ground floor of the station box. Metro is also preparing to conduct potholing work in Beverly Hills at Near Wilshire and La Cienega Boulevard just east of Sycamore the site of the future Wilshire/Rodeo boulevards, excavation, hauling, Avenue. East and west Wilshire photo courtesy of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association subway station, which will be locat- instrumentation and street restora- Boulevard will be intermittently City crews have recently been repairing concrete streets in Hancock ed on the southwest corner of tion is ongoing. North Gale Drive reduced to one lane between Park, with the first phase of work scheduled to be complete by June. Wilshire Boulevard and Reeves will be intermittently closed at Sycamore and Mansfield avenues Drive. Potholing, which is necessary Wilshire Boulevard to support exca- for deliveries. to determine if there are any under- vation in the Gale Drive staging Additionally, excavation, con- ground obstructions such as utility yard. crete work and street maintenance is Street repair project moves wires and pipes, is anticipated to Excavation and hauling are also ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard continue through mid-May. All occurring near Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. Northbound work will be completed from 9 a.m. and Fairfax Avenue. Ogden Drive Manhattan Place will be closed to 4 p.m. Lane closures and turn will be closed intermittently at intermittently and temporary single forward in Hancock Park restrictions will be required, with Wilshire Boulevard from 6 a.m. to lane closures on Wilshire Boulevard The Hancock Park Second Street and McCadden two eastbound and westbound lanes 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, may be needed between Western Homeowners Association Board Place, where crews removed an maintained on Wilshire Boulevard. to support hauling. Intermittent lane Avenue and Manhattan Place from 9 on March 18 met with the new uneven asphalt patch and A two-year closure will likely closures may also be necessary to a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Streets LA Director Adel replaced it with concrete. The begin in April on North Canon support concrete pours and deck Friday. Hagekhalil, Assistant Director Streets LA crew will return to Drive at Wilshire Boulevard so panel maintenance. For questions and concerns, call Keith Mozze, Streets LA super- Hancock Park every two weeks trucks can access the construction Excavation and dirt hauling also the 24-hour project hotline at intendent Robert Sewell and and plans call for of the first staging yard. Canon Drive will be continues near Wilshire Boulevard (213)922-6934, email the project Nick Greif, chief of staff for phase of street repairs to be com- reconfigured as a cul-de-sac north of and La Brea Avenue, and from a team at [email protected] or Councilman David Ryu, 4th plete by June. Wilshire Boulevard. work zone in the center of Wilshire visit metro.net. District, to learn about plans for The Hancock Park Streets Hancock Park street repair. Committee will continue to iden- In January, the Hancock Park tify and develop street repair pri- Streets Committee began work- ority list with the city. Red Cross in ing with Hagekhalil and the 4th Additionally, plans call for more Council District Office to devel- city money to be budgeted for desperate need op a long-term plan for repairing concrete repairs during the next concrete streets, and an immedi- fiscal year, which begins in July. ate repair plan for uneven streets The association hopes to have of blood and potholes. Hagekhalil first funds secured for two dedicated had a team conduct a complete concrete crews that can respond assessment of all streets in faster when concrete street donations Hancock Park. Next, a list of replacement and repairs are The American Red Cross has a potentially hazardous areas was needed. The city is also investi- shortage of type O blood and urges created where work could begin gating the use of a new slurry type O donors, as well as eligible immediately. replacement for asphalt which blood and platelet donors of all The first areas to be addressed may be better, and cooler for the blood types, to give now to ensure are near Second Street and environment. The material could lifesaving patient care isn’t impact- McCadden Place, Fourth Street be possibly be used as a tempo- ed. and Rimpau Boulevard, June and rary fix for pot holes prior to final Type O blood is the most in- Fourth streets, and the 300 block concrete replacement. demand blood type, helping of South Las Palmas Avenue. For information, visit hancock- patients facing life-threatening con- The work began last week at parkhomeownersassociation.org. ditions and emergencies every day. Type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is what emergency room O’Farrell hosts Councilman in personnel reach for when there’s no time to determine a patient’s blood type. Expert Installation Your Corner event in Hollywood Type O positive blood is also especially needed because it is the 60 Years of Experience Join Councilman Mitch improving the most transfused blood type and can Call today for a free estimate! O’Farrell, 13th District, for the quality of life be given to Rh-positive patients of next installment of his in the 13th any blood type. Councilman in Your Corner series District. Per- The Red Cross has less than a on Saturday, March 30, from 9:30 sonnel from three-day supply of most blood a.m. to noon at Kingsley Manor, the Los types, and blood products are being 1055 N. Kingsley Drive. Angeles Police distributed to hospitals faster than In addition to going door-to- Department, donations are coming in. Recent door to distribute important con- Council Dist- Councilman snowstorms and severe weather in tact information for free city ser- rict 13 Clean many parts of the country have Mitch O’Farrell, vices, the councilman and city Team, Los forced hundreds of blood drive can- staff will also participate in a com- Angeles Beau- 13th District cellations, causing more than 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood munity cleanup and beautification tification Team 20,000 blood and platelet donations project. and Heluna Health will participate. to go uncollected. 323-248-0840 Each month, O’Farrell partners For information, visit cd13.lac- For information, visit redcross- Open every day • tashmans.com with organizations focused on ity.org. blood.org or call (800)733-2767.

Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 28, 2019 Mayors call for more funds WeHo completes roadway safety improvements

The city of West Hollywood has to address homeless crisis completed crosswalk safety improvements on Fountain Avenue Mayor Eric Garcetti and may- “Last year, the state laid the at the intersections of Harper, ors from California’s 13 largest foundation to get thousands of Hayworth and Formosa avenues, cities recently met with the gov- people off the streets and into Havenhurst Drive and Detroit ernor and legislative leaders to housing,” said Sacramento Street. advocate for additional state Mayor Darrell Steinberg, chair- High-visibility, striped cross- resources in the 2019 budget to man of the Big City Mayors walks were painted at the intersec- address the ongoing homeless- coalition. “We look forward to tions last October, and new flashing ness crisis. continuing to work with the gov- pedestrian warning lights were The mayors highlighted the ernor and Legislature to increase installed earlier in March. The new success of the Homeless that historic investment so cities lights are activated by pedestrians Emergency Aid Program, an can fund to scale the programs to stop traffic on Fountain Avenue. allocation of $500 million that is and strategies that are most effec- Diamond-shaped pedestrian on track to produce more than tive at addressing the urgent cri- warning signs and bright lights fac- 4,000 new shelter beds through- sis of homelessness.” ing traffic have been embedded in out the state. The allocation California’s homeless popula- the roadway, forming a visual line included $150 million for cities tion is estimated at 134,278, along the perimeter of each cross- with a population of 300,000 or according to 2017 statewide walk. The lighting is also activated more. counts. Half of all the country’s by pedestrians pushing buttons on “Last year, California’s may- homeless individuals are in curbside poles. ors fought hard for hundreds of California, and nearly half of The new crosswalks feature photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood millions of state dollars to con- California’s homeless are in the small refuge islands in the center of Safety improvements on Fountain Avenue include flashing lights at front the humanitarian crisis on state’s 13 largest cities. the roadway. Additional safety fea- crosswalks that are activated by pedestrians. our streets, and in Los Angeles, Across the state, cities have tures have also been added such as we have already committed that used Homeless Emergency Aid bulb-outs at intersection corners to money to badly-needed bridge Program funds to dramatically reduce crossing distances, and Gardner and Detroit streets. tracted Parking Enforcement per- housing and other emergency ini- increase capacity for shelters, right-turn-only signs to reduce The city will evaluate the sonnel began monitoring major tiatives,” Garcetti said. “But this navigation centers, bridge hous- potential conflict points. Trailer- improvements at a later date to intersections during commute is just the beginning. Cities need ing, rental subsidies and other mounted electronic message signs determine their effectiveness in hours and are issuing citations to Sacramento to keep following supportive services. The mayors have been placed at key locations reducing speeds and accident rates. drivers who block intersections or Governor Newsom’s example highlighted how quickly the state citywide to encourage drivers to Pending the results of a testing crosswalks. The goal is to help ease and step up with the resources we distributed funds to local govern- slow down and observe posted phase, the striped bulb-outs and bottlenecks at intersections during need to end homelessness across ments, allocating resources speed limits. Speed radar feedback refuge islands may be replaced rush-hours and to increase pedestri- California. We’ll keep pushing according to need, and the flexi- signs have also been installed near with permanent concrete fixtures. an and bicyclist safety. toward that goal, with a spirit of bility of what resources could be Sweetzer and Fairfax avenues, and In February 2019, the city’s con- For information, visit weho.org. partnership that’s as strong as it’s spent on as critical components ever been.” of the program’s success. Law will change how transgender inmates are classified Letters to the Editor State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San the typical practice, they are at duct a body search. It would also Francisco) has announced legislation heightened risk of violence, includ- require CDCR to house people that requires that incarcerated trans- ing sexual violence, Weiner said. according to their gender identity, Tom Bergin’s building being assisted to his Uber. gender individuals in the custody of The risk of violence often leads to unless a specifically articulated secu- Welcome to the Strip, 2023. the Department of Corrections and transgender people being placed in rity concern dictates otherwise or the deserves to be Rehabilitation be classified and isolation, resulting in loss of access individual believes it would be safer Tom Pease housed based on their gender identi- to services. to be housed according to their birth preserved West Hollywood ty, absent specific security concerns, SB 132 would require that correc- gender. Additionally, it requires all as opposed to their birth-assigned tions officials record the individual’s staff and contractors of CDCR to Re “Letters to the Editor: Tom gender. self-reported gender identity, pre- consistently use the gender pronoun, Bergin’s building has outlived its Construction is out of When transgender people are ferred first name, preferred pronouns honorific and preferred name the usefulness,” March 21 issue control in Hollywood housed according to their birth- and honorifics, and preferred gender individual has specified in all verbal assigned gender, which is currently identity of any officer who may con- and written communications. I am of Irish descent and always went to Bergin’s. We Has anyone else noticed the don’t have an Irish restaurant huge amount of construction now that it closed. It’s sad that going on in Hollywood on Mr. Schreck did not know how to Cahuenga Boulevard below operate his business. Sunset? As far as homeless housing Just across the street from a built in the location, the only mammoth project going up thing [built there] will be condos around Cahuenga and Fountain for thousands a month. Good you will notice homeless people luck with that. in tents across the street. Let Bergin’s find a new owner Everywhere you look in and open, like Formosa [Café] is. Hollywood these days, you’re battling cement trucks and con- Linda Lambert struction crews as more and more Clinton Street “affordable” housing goes up. My question is why is this [Building housing for home- allowed to happen? Perhaps our less individuals at the Tom Hollywood Councilman Mitch Bergin’s site], that’s not my idea O’Farrell’s close ties with devel- of a useful purpose. I doubt the opers has something to do with it. homeowners in the area would [Councilman] David Ryu is the agree to homeless housing. only city council person who Senior housing, but homeless? refuses contributions from developers. Why haven’t all the others? Linda Bazzel Because Hollywood’s population is mainly younger people coming here to make it in show Project to replace business, they’re not that involved politically, and thus the Viper Room not good City Council just allows this to go for Sunset Strip on unchecked. As a 40-year resident of Hollywood, I’m freaked Re “WeHo residents oppose out by the amount of homeless Viper Room project,” March 21 people on the street and the juxta- issue position of them battling for side- walk space with concrete trucks First the [hotel project at 9034 and construction crews. Color me Sunset Blvd.] that looks like a disgusted! stack of pancakes and now this one, where one tower leans on Tom Vickers the other looking like a drunk Hollywood 12 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

while watching March Madness RESTAURANT NEWS and munching on special gameday bites at Public School Restaurant & By Jill Weinlein Bar. Happy hour recess is Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. Joe’s Pizza specials lounge-style seating at Copper 9411 Culver Blvd., Culver City, Lounge to watch the NCAA tourna- (310)558-0414. 612 S. Flower St., in March ment. Now through April 8, hotel Los Angeles, (213)622-4500. guests and diners can enjoy beer and uring March Madness, buy one game-time bites for $5 each. Menu DNew York-style pizza and get highlights include five wings with a Special guest chef 50 percent off the second pie, or choice of plain, buffalo or honey buy three pies and get barbecue; quesadilla with a choice at Atrium one free. Joe’s signa- of cheese and chicken, n Monday, April 1, Los ture thin crust is light and served with salsa Angeles chef Ray Garcia pre- and crisp, and pairs and sour cream; O pares a pop-up dinner alongside well with the chips and gua- Atrium’s executive chef Hunter eatery’s tangy mari- camole; hummus Pritchett’s regular menu. Garcia will nara and subtle and pita; and cru- serve five California-influenced mozzarella. 8539 dités. The bartenders will serve two themed dishes and dessert from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, photo courtesy of Jill Weinlein Guests will enjoy pork rinds with (310) 358-0900. 613 S. Spring St., cocktails – the Overtime old fash- chili lime spice; beet salad with Just in time for the Easter Bunny’s annual visit, enjoy an “eggs-citing” adven- Los Angeles, (213)988-8848. 6504 ioned and the Heating Up jalapeño house-made ricotta; tostada with ture at the Egg House, as our restaurant writer, Jill Weinlein, did recently. Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, margarita. 2151 Avenue of the Stars, short rib; mussels with tamarind and (323)467-9500. Los Angeles, (310)284-6500. coconut vinegar; agave-brined fried West Hollywood’s ‘eggventure’ chicken with buttermilk biscuits; March Madness at Martini madness and mille-feuille milk chocolate he Egg House is a multisensory egg-themed pop-up by Biubiu Xu. It at THE Blvd crémeux with Medjool date, vanilla Tfirst debuted in the Lower East Side of NYC in 2018 and has since Rocco’s Tavern pastry cream, mandarin and salted traveled to Shanghai and now Los Angeles. Jump into a bigger-than-life atch the NCAA basketball caramel. 1816 N. Vermont Ave., Los egg carton filled with brown and white eggs, and enjoy complimentary atch all the March Madness Wgames while sipping martinis Angeles, (323)607-6944. milk chocolate eggs or gummy eggs. Multiple Instagram-worthy theme Wgames at Rocco’s Tavern as in Beverly Hills. Inside the Beverly rooms include the monochromatic Route 66, brunch table, and yellow and you enjoy food and drink specials. Wilshire Hotel, the bartenders at Farmhouse white ball pit. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase, visit Happy hour starts at 9 a.m. Order THE Blvd have created a Sweet theegghouse.com. 708 N. Croft Ave., West Hollywood. the Go Large double beer deal for 16 drinks menu with four different anniversary the price of a single, and for lunch, martinis. Diners can vote on their os Angeles’ seed-to-plate restau- family. The weekend brunch at egg whites and bacon garnishing. a half sandwich served with your favorite drink, and the top con- Lrant Farmhouse at the Beverly Granville is served on the front 8701 Beverly Blvd., West choice of Italian fries, half house tenders will be pulled into a final Center celebrates its first anniver- patio or in the sun-filled restaurant. Hollywood, (424)522-5161. salad, half Caesar salad or a cup of playoff round. The winning martini sary on Thursday, April 4. The Special dishes include two eggs minestrone soup. Rocco’s also will be featured on the bar menu. evening event from 6 to 9 p.m. fea- with rainbow-colored breakfast offers cocktail specials, wings, Additionally, guests who follow tures a live country band along with potatoes and pure cane-smoked Yours Truly opens pizza, salads, pasta and hero sand- @theblvdbw on Instagram and vote happy hour drinks and complimen- bacon; eggless chilaquiles with xecutive chef Vartan Abgaryan wiches. 3843 Main St., Culver City, in the drinks contest will be entered tary bites from their new seasonal grilled vegetables and lime- is now in the kitchen of Yours (310)559-5500. 1000 Gayley Ave., E to win dinner for two at THE spring menu. 6121 N. La Cienega enhanced crispy tortilla triangles; Truly on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Los Angeles, (424)248-3145. 44 W. Blvd. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)818-4925. brioche French toast with almond His multicultural approach to each Green St., Pasadena, (626)765- (310)275-5200. and orange zest; and pumpkin chai dish combines ingredients from 6810. 12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio pancakes. Lunch favorites are also the Middle East, Asia and Europe. City, (818)985-9876. Granville WeHo available and include soups, big Middle Eastern elements feature in

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An unknown suspect assaulted a block of Fountain. March 4 victim in the 7300 block of Santa Monica at 1:53 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- P OLICE BLOTTER petty theft in the 8900 block of pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 9:59 p.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica at 9:50 a.m. in the 7400 block of Hollywood. committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of Santa Monica. At 2:33 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the committed a petty theft in the 7100 vehicle parked near the corner of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between March 22 block of Santa Monica. Hollywood and Cahuenga at 1:30 March 3 and March 24. The information was compiled from a.m. www.crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement At 2 a.m., a suspect committed a March 24 agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473- petty theft in the 8400 block of At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 0476, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station Sunset. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 (310)855-8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. cle parked in the 8900 block of block of Seward. An unknown suspect committed a Santa Monica at 12:10 a.m. petty theft in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Beverly Hills Police March 23 Santa Monica at 2:15 p.m. At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- cle parked in the 1500 block of pect burglarized a vehicle parked Cassil at 4 a.m. Department At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of Carol and assaulted a victim in the 200 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the Sunset. At 5:11 a.m., a suspect assaulted March 15 of S. Palm. 1100 block of Ogden. a victim during a domestic violence incident in the 4300 block of At 9:54 p.m., a suspect was arrest- Los Angeles Police West Hollywood A suspect assaulted a victim in the Wilshire. ed for driving under the influence 8400 block of Santa Monica at of alcohol or drugs near the corner Department Sheriff’s Station 8:16 p.m. March 7 of Gregory Way and S. Almont. March 3 March 18 At 9:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect March 16 burglarized a vehicle parked near burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Almont and Melrose. stole a vehicle parked in the 7000 800 block of Hudson. A suspect was arrested for driving committed a petty theft in the 8800 under the influence of alcohol or block of Sunset. block of Santa Monica. March 23 Editor’s note: Information about drugs in the 400 block of S. Doheny at 12:07 a.m. An attempted burglary was report- further crimes in the LAPD’s An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a ed near the corner of Fountain and Hollywood and Wilshire divisions petty theft in the 8900 block of petty theft in the 7100 block of Wilcox at 7:30 a.m. was temporarily unavailable At 12:53 p.m., an unknown sus- Santa Monica at 11:40 a.m. Santa Monica at 12:30 a.m. because of technical issues occur- pect committed a petty theft in the At 7:17 p.m., an unknown suspect ring between the department and 400 block of N. Canon. At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of the Crimemapping.com website. pect assaulted a victim in the 8700 stole a vehicle parked in the 8400 Melrose and Fuller. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 9500 block of Brighton Way at 3:29 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica at 1 p.m. Brothers sentenced for running burglarized a vehicle parked in the 200 block of S. Rexford. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the opioid distribution scheme March 17 8900 block of Santa Monica. Two brothers who owned a West demic-level addiction to powerful At 5 p.m., a vandalism incident An unknown suspect burglarized a Los Angeles pharmacy and were prescription opioids,” and that the was reported in the 300 block of N. vehicle parked in the 8400 block of previously convicted of illegally brothers “rose from mail-order Maple. Melrose at 8 p.m. selling prescription opioids and drug dealers – sending drug parcels

An unknown suspect committed a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect other narcotics to black market cus- to Ohio for cash – to owners of a residential burglary in the 100 committed a petty theft in the 8700 tomers were sentenced on March Los Angeles pharmacy that sold block of N. Clark at 7 p.m. block of Beverly. 13, with each man being ordered to millions of dollars of oxycodone, serve 121 months in federal prison. hydromorphone and hydrocodone March 18 March 19 Berry Kabov, 48, and his brother on the black market.” Dalibor “Dabo” Kabov, 35, both The Kabov brothers used Global At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a residents of Brentwood, were sen- Compounding to sell bulk quanti- committed a commercial burglary victim near the corner of Larrabee tenced by United States District ties of oxycodone to customers in the 200 block of N. Rodeo. and Sunset at 12:46 a.m. Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Kabov across the country. During the brothers operated Global investigation, authorities seized March 19 At 2:04 a.m., an unknown suspect Compounding Pharmacy. shipments containing thousands of committed a petty theft in the 500 Following a three-week jury trial oxycodone pills sent by the Kabov block of Westbourne. At 2:05 a.m., a suspect was arrest- in early 2017, the brothers were brothers to customers in and around ed for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the 1100 An unknown suspect committed a convicted of illegally selling the Columbus, Ohio. The customers in block of Calle Vista. petty theft in the 8500 block of opioid narcotics oxycodone, hydro- turn made cash deposits into Holloway at 7 a.m. morphone and hydrocodone. The Kabov-controlled bank accounts or March 20 wide-ranging conspiracy, which shipped bulk cash to the brothers in At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- also illegally imported anabolic Southern California. At 2:51 a.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked steroids, resulted in the Kabov committed a grand theft in the 200 in the 1200 block of Sweetzer. brothers earning more than $3 mil- block of S. Carson. lion and cheating the Internal “In the midst of a An unknown suspect burglarized a Revenue Service by failing to report vehicle parked in the 900 block of national opioid An unknown suspect burglarized a $1.5 million on federal tax returns. vehicle parked in the 400 block of Sweetzer at 2 p.m. epidemic, these “It is disturbing that both defen- N. Beverly Drive at 1:32 p.m. dants claim to have done nothing defendants used a At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect pect robbed a victim in the 8300 wrong. That is a mirage. There was seemingly assaulted a victim in the 800 block block of Santa Monica. overwhelming evidence of guilt,” legitimate

of Foothill Road. Gee said, adding that the Kabov pharmacy as a March 20 brothers showed “no remorse” for An unknown suspect committed a their crimes. front to flood the petty theft in the 300 block of N. At 1:10 p.m., an unknown suspect The Kabov brothers were found black market with assaulted a victim in the 700 block Camden at 5:03 p.m. guilty of conspiracy to distribute dangerous opioids of Westmount. narcotics, distribution of oxy- At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect codone, conspiracy to import con- for their own assaulted a victim in the 9800 An unknown suspect assaulted a trolled drugs, importation of ana- personal profit.” block of Wilshire. victim in the 7400 block of Santa Monica at 2 a.m. bolic steroids, money laundering March 21 and subscribing to false tax returns. -United States Attorney At 3:53 p.m., an unknown suspect “In the midst of a national opioid Nick Hanna At 11:22 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 7100 epidemic, these defendants used a pect committed a petty theft in the block of Santa Monica. seemingly legitimate pharmacy as a 9500 block of South Santa front to flood the black market with After drug wholesalers cut off Monica. An unknown suspect committed a dangerous opioids for their own Global Compounding, the Kabovs petty theft in the 7100 block of personal profit,” said United States began manufacturing their own An unknown suspect committed a Santa Monica at 5:23 p.m. Attorney Nick Hanna. “The opioid pills after obtaining a vehicle burglary in the 400 block of lengthy sentences imposed should $20,000 pill press from China and S. Canon at 3 p.m. March 21 send a resounding message that acquiring enough bulk powder to medical and pharmacy profession- make 100,000 maximum-strength March 22 An unknown suspect assaulted a als who seek to profit from the pills. victim in the 600 block of San spread of opiate addiction will be In addition to the prison sen- At 11:13 a.m., a suspect was Vicente at 6 a.m. met with severe punishment.” tences, Gee ordered the Kabovs to arrested for driving under the influ- Prosecutors argued that the pay $350,834 in restitution to the ence of alcohol or drugs near the At 12:34 p.m., an unknown sus- Kabovs orchestrated a “years-long IRS, with each brother being corner of South Santa Monica and pect committed a petty theft in the N. Crescent. 7100 block of Santa Monica. scheme to exploit the nation’s epi- ordered to pay just over $175,000. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 March 28, 2019 Library to make Brockman Gallery Archive available to the public The Los Angeles Public Library sure to many local artists who riculum from its offerings and has acquired the Brockman achieved national prominence requirements,” David said. Gallery Archive, consisting of including Betye Saar, David The Los Angeles Public Library publishing announcements, press Hammons, Charles White and will make the archive available for releases, photographs, exhibition John Outterbridge. The gallery research and inspiration. announcements, articles, corre- offered internships to students and “The Brockman Gallery spondence and other ephemera commissioned public events. Archive represents a very impor- chronicling the 20-year history of For Dale Davis, the Brockman tant time in the history of the arts the seminal Leimert Park gallery. Gallery was about giving the local and the contributions of African Founded in 1967 by brothers community a voice by showcasing Americans to art in Los Angeles Alonzo and Dale Davis, the black artists and others from and the nation,” said City Brockman Gallery promoted the underserved communities. As a Librarian John F. Szabo. “It is an Black Arts movement and up and former secondary school instruc- incredible addition to our special coming local artists in Los Angeles tor, access to the archive by stu- collections. We are committed to during the 1970s and ‘80s. dents was foremost on his wish preserving and making discover- The Brockman Gallery served list due to the “great needs of our able the stories of all the commu- as a gallery and artist-in-residence youth in a system that has system- nities we serve.” studio, and provided early expo- atically deleted the visual arts cur- For information, visit lapl.org. photo courtesy of Jesse Boy Plans for future Nimoy Theatre taking shape Jesse Boy supports CHLA Jesse Boy restaurant in or tenders) and Korean fried cauli- The UCLA School of the Arts BAR will collaborate with the how enthusiastic they were to be Hollywood is making donations flower (vegan) with sides of jas- and Architecture and the Center for university and CAP UCLA to able to return to the venue with a from sales of its Jesse Boy Bowls mine rice, fries and sesame salad. the Art of Performance have select- develop an innovative design that bold vision for its enduring future.” to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Hand-crafted agua frescas are ed BAR Architects of San respects and complements the UCLA’s purchase of the long- through March 31. made daily using seasonal fruit. Francisco to renovate the Crest existing historic architecture while dormant theater was made possible Jesse Boy, a Korean fried chick- “We are so excited to be a part of Theatre on Westwood Boulevard. providing a new performing arts by gifts from actor, writer and en and fried cauliflower restaurant, the ‘Make March Matter’ cam- A landmark venue dating back to venue that is functional, flexible director Susan Bay Nimoy, and an is dedicated to raising awareness paign. What better way to debut a the 1940s, the Crest will be trans- and easily adaptable. anonymous donor, including a $2.5 and funds for CHLA. The $1 per brand new menu item than with a formed into the UCLA Nimoy “Converting the Crest Theatre million challenge gift. CAP UCLA bowl donations are part of the hos- great cause,” said Jesse Boy co- Theater, a performing arts space into what will become ‘The Nimoy’ is launching a campaign to raise the pital’s “Make March Matter” pro- founder Ajay Hira. “If you could that will be operated and managed is a thrilling proposition for those of funds necessary to meet the $2.5 gram. order a little bit of everything on by CAP UCLA. Under the leader- us who care deeply about the per- million challenge (dollar-to dollar Jesse Boy Bowls can be ordered the menu in one shot, our Jesse Boy ship of Kristy Edmunds, CAP forming arts in Los Angeles,” said match), to support the theater’s ren- as vegan, vegetarian and non- Bowl is it. We look forward to the UCLA’s executive and artistic CAP UCLA Executive and Artistic ovation and to establish an operat- vegan. The bowls start with a bed community joining us this March director, the Nimoy Theater will Director Kristy Edmunds. “BAR ing endowment for future pro- of jasmine rice topped with house in supporting CHLA, a group that collaborate with campus arts orga- brings an impressive depth of expe- grams. With an anticipated opening salad dressing and aioli, a choice of truly cares about kids.” nizations as well as local and rience and an authentic care for this date in 2021, the venue will be re- Korean fried chicken or fried cauli- Jesse Boy is located at 6254 national cultural and community particular theater starting in the named in honor of Nimoy’s late flower, and house salad, ponzu and Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- partners to develop year-round pro- 1980s. Now that it will revert to its husband, Leonard Nimoy. pickled radishes. Jesse Boy also tion, visit jesseboyeats.com and gramming. original use for live performance For information, visit offers Korean fried chicken (wings makemarchmatter.org. BAR Architects, with offices in across disciplines, I was struck by cap.ucla.edu. Los Angeles and San Francisco, has a deep-rooted connection to the Crest Theatre dating back to the late Tour and book highlight 1980s when Disney selected BAR, in partnership with scenographer Joe Musil, to renovate the theater ‘Old Hollywood’ into a venue that would feature its April Clemmer, creator of the in Hollywood, frequented by latest films. Old Hollywood Walking Tour, and Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Danny Jensen, co-author of the Fairbanks, F. Scott Fitzgerald and book “100 Things to Do in Los Ernest Hemingway. Restaurant Angeles Before You Die,” will lead Tickets are $45 and include a a behind-the-scenes tour of drink and appetizers at Lono, a News Hollywood on Saturday, April 6, Tiki-inspired bar on Hollywood from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Boulevard. “100 Things to Do in From page 12 The tour begins at the Los Angeles Before You Die” will Hollywood Property Owners be available for purchase and sign- pine nuts, fennel and lemon; Alliance office, 6562 Hollywood ing. and avocado hummus. Other Blvd. Stops include a 1938 For information and tickets visit delicious options include the Hollywood in miniature diorama, eventbrite.com/e/10-things-to-do- zucchini blossoms tempura, famous murals, the oldest remain- in-old-hollywood-before-you-die- Nashville hot shrimp, and buca- ing residence on Hollywood walking-tour-tickets- tini carbonara with squid ink, Boulevard and the oldest restaurant 58299437186. uni and trout roe. For a vegetarian favorite, try the carrots with burrata, toasted hazelnuts and Pacifique on La Cienega is practically perfect sourdough crisp. To pair with From page 13 your meal, beverage director nuts adding texture and crunch, as well as a generous sprinkling of savory Brian Butler has created an manchego cheese on top for a salty component to this well-balanced salad. elaborate low-ABV cocktail A glass of grenache from France’s Languedoc region went nicely with menu. The Yours Truly tonic is our next dish, the kohlrabi “tournedos” on a sunchoke purée. Kohlrabi, also made with Colin dry vermouth, known as a German turnip, tastes a little bit like broccoli, cauliflower and Scrappy’s lavender bitters, Brussels sprouts. Sobel prepares it to look like scallops on a plate, and then lemon, Fever Tree adds rolled spinach leaves, king trumpet mushrooms and a vibrant citrus Mediterranean tonic, cucumber, vinaigrette. lavender and juniper. 1616 My least favorite dish of the evening was the agnolotti. I found the pasta Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, too buttery to my liking, but I did enjoy the vibrant tomato and garlic confit (310)396-9333. on the side. We finished with a piece of grilled rock cod placed on top of white asparagus and a mizuna (Japanese mustard greens) pesto swirl. The chopped green leaves framing the moist white fish were dressed with a Summer School kabosu and sansho pepper glaze for a slightly spicy kick. Leave on a sweet note with dessert options like coconut panna cotta or an attractive lemon yuzu tart. The talented pastry chef Eliot Pardo, of & Camps Salazar and The Raymond 1886, adds floral lavender wafers to round out the delicate flavors of the tart. Or, keeping with the restaurant’s theme of Publishing weekly Japanese and California fusion, try the chocolate molten cake with green through June tea ice cream. The treat, along with Pacifique’s pleasing dishes and great Call (323) 933-5518 cocktail and bar menu, will entice diners back to the restaurant again and again. to reserve space today $$ Pacifique is open Sunday to Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. On Friday or email and Saturday, the restaurant stays open until 11 p.m. 631 N. La Cienenga [email protected] Blvd., West Hollywood, (310)359-0788. 16 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Getty Institute taps new associate curator On March 21, the Getty Research Brooks is currently a faculty research library’s holdings. The Institute announced the appoint- member at Lehman College in New GRI currently supports annual grad- ment of LeRonn P. Brooks as asso- York. He brings broad curatorial uate and post-graduate research fel- ciate curator for Modern and experience to the Getty, having lowships as well as a program to Contemporary Collections, special- curated the Racial Imaginary conduct oral histories of notable izing in African American art. Institute exhibition “On African American artists, scholars, Brooks fills a position newly creat- Whiteness.” For the Bronx Council critics, collectors and art dealers. Root, root, root ed as part of the Getty Research on the Arts, Brooks curated the The GRI will partner with other Institute’s African American Art 2016 exhibition “Bronx: Africa” institutions to digitize existing History Initiative, an ambitious pro- which exhibited the work of 25 archival collections and collaborate for the home team gram launched last year to establish early- and mid-career Bronx-based on joint conferences, publications the Getty Research Institute as a African artists. and research projects. Brooks will major center for the study of As a member of the modern and be an integral part of these projects African American art and art histo- contemporary collections curatorial and related research initiatives. ry. team at the GRI, Brooks will help to “I have found it beneficial to use “LeRonn P. Brooks brings an build collections and to present pro- my scholarship, understanding of informed, critical voice to the Getty grams related to African American historical contexts and curatorial Research Institute’s curatorial art. This will include acquiring art practice to examine the intersec- department and is a welcome addi- historical and artists’ archives and tions between representations of tion to our scholarly community,” other original sources and docu- African American visual cultures said Mary Miller, director of the ments. and society,” Brooks said. “I look Getty Research Institute. “I am Brooks is the first full-time staff forward to working alongside looking forward to working with member hired at the GRI under the amazing colleagues doing similarly him as he helps build collections for new African American Art History important and timely work at the research on 20th- and 21st-century initiative. The GRI also plans to Getty.” American art history.” hire a bibliographer to build the Brooks will begin his position at the Getty Research Institute in June. The Getty Research Institute is by Myles Mellor located at 1200 Getty Center Drive. Crossword Puzzle For information, visit getty.edu/research. Cuban dance With the start of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2019 season today, group puts on many fans will be singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” the ubiq- uitous tune that is an integral part of the baseball experience. However, few may realize that the catchy number, sung in ballparks rare local show during the middle of the seventh inning, was written by Albert Von Malpaso Dance Company, Tilzer, once a Park La Brea resident. Von Tilzer composed more than one of Cuba’s hottest contem- 500 songs during his lifetime and penned “Take Me Out to the Ball porary dance ensembles, will Game” in 1908. Originally from Indiana and a longtime resident of bring a slice of Havana to New York, Von Tilzer lived in Beverly Hills and Park La Brea toward Southern California with three the end of his life. He died in 1956. performances on Thursday, Von Tilzer is shown in the April 14, 1955, issue of the Park La Brea March 28, through Saturday, News. An accompanying article stated the famous song was com- March 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the posed after Von Tilzer was approached by a young man with a poem Wallis Annenberg Center for about baseball, and the composer liked only one phrase that he bought the Performing Arts’ Bram and incorporated into a melody. That phrase was “one, two, three Goldsmith Theater. strikes you’re out, at the old ball game.” Malpaso, founded in 2012 and celebrated for its blend of modern, ballet, urban and jazz dance styles, is hailed as “dri- ven and invigorating” by The Across 2. Summer nose cover New York Times and “luscious- 1. Alexander, e.g. 3. Gas seller ly agile” by DC Metro. This is 5. Dessert 4. Chestnut only the second time the 10. Jean Valjean’s creator Victor 5. Pessimist Havana-based company has 14. Copter forerunner 6. Magazine’s need appeared in Los Angeles, fol- 15. Scandalmonger 7. “Splendor in the Grass” lowing its local debut in 2017. 16. Rent followers writer William “Malpaso Dance Company 17. Ancient Peruvian 8. Draw 18. 9. has earned an international rep- Needle Grammy winner LaBelle utation for its bold and exhila- 19. Carry a load 10. “Very funny” 20. “Between you and me” 11. West Coast sch. rating performances, diverse 23. Knock off 12. Old French native repertoire and exceptional 24. Roof top receiver 13. Site of Paris runways skill,” said The Wallis’ Artistic 25. U.S. Open champ, 1985-87 21. A young woman in Paris Director Paul Crewes. “The 29. Pooh pal 22. Believer’s suffix Wallis is pleased to showcase 31. Buccaneers’ home 25. Gives off coherent light this superlative dance compa- 35. Takes advantage of 26. Chris of tennis fame ny.” 37. 27. Strange object in the sky Iridescent substance Malpaso Dance Company is 39. ___ Lingus (Ireland’s 28. Board member: abbr. 30. one of Cuba’s most sought-after national airline) Prevention dose? dance troupes, though when the 40. Hidden control 32. Cur’s curse 44. Stray 33. River to the Rio Grande independent modern dance 45. Letter abbr. 34. “You ___ kidding!” company was formed, friends 46. “Lord of the Rings” 36. Genevieve ou Jeanne expressed concern that it was a character 38. Stale “misstep” (malpaso) to launch a 47. Great buy 41. Inner circle new troupe because they would 50. “Get it?” 42. One who encourages possibly lose government fund- 52. Kind of room 43. __ Claire, Wisconsin ing and have to assume 53. 48. Señor’s emphatic yes Off course fundraising responsibilities. 55. A foot wide? 49. “Sherlock Holnes” actress 57. 51. Instead, the global-facing com- Didn’t reveal Comparatively spooky pany has expanded the concept 64. Small stream dam 54. Big mess 65. Hawk’s home 56. Cream vessels of what Cuban culture can be 66. Famous sitarist 57. “The Bridge on the River when it reaches outward and 68. Heroine of Tennessee ___” embraces the myriad styles of Williams’s “Summer and 58. Electrical fishes dance. Smoke” 59. Cotton type Single tickets are $35 to 69. Chicken cooker 60. Large lake $105. For information and tick- 70. Decorative pitcher 61. Hollywood “it girl” club ets, visit thewallis.org, call 71. 62. “___, old chap” Stooge (310)746-4000 or stop by the 72. ___ manual 63. Cinematographer Nykvist 73. 67. Wallis Annenberg Center for Curry and Coulter Org. headquartered on the Performing Arts Ticket Constitution Ave. Down Services Office at 9390 N. 1. Santa Monica Blvd. Computer letters See Answers page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 March 28, 2019 Acclaimed director to present latest movie in Santa Monica British filmmaker Mike Leigh of a working-class woman and her will present his new film mentally disabled sister. Though Tim Posada is sick and was “Peterloo” at the Aero Theatre the film was critically acclaimed, unable to review a film this from April 1 to 7. The program, Leigh left features for 17 years to week. “On Screen” will called “Bleak, but Never Boring: direct for British television, where return next week. Life According to Mike Leigh,” is much of his output dealt with the presented by the American monotony of working-class life. Cinematheque and the British Some of his most successful TV nominations for its tragic portrayal Academy of Film and Television projects, however, reached far of a British woman performing Arts Los Angeles. beyond British audiences. For abortions in the 1950s. Though Leigh has made an indelible instance, “Meantime,” Leigh’s bit- Leigh’s films all have a strong mark on cinema with his commit- ter tale of sibling jealousy starring contemporary sensibility, the ted realism and unwavering search Tim Roth, Phil Daniels and Gary director has had considerable suc- for truth. Fascinated at an early age Oldman, was released in cinemas photo courtesy of Amazon Studios cess with period films, including with acting and directing for the around the world and screened at “Topsy-Turvy” and “Mr. Turner.” Mike Leigh, director of “Peterloo,” will present the film at the Aero stage, Leigh began his career in the the Berlin International Film The latest along these lines is the theater as an assistant director for Festival. Theatre in Santa Monica from April 1 to 7. new “Peterloo,” an impressive dra- the Royal Shakespeare Company. Leigh finally returned to the big matic re-creation of the 1819 It was there that he began experi- screen in 1988 with “High Hopes,” Leigh’s most challenging yet beau- for “Secrets & Lies,” which fea- Peterloo Massacre in Manchester. menting with actors, particularly in a socially conscious tale of clash- tifully honest works, the 1993 film tures an unforgettable performance The Aero Theatre is located at rehearsal, and developed his ing beliefs within a family unit. earned Leigh Best Director and by Brenda Blethyn. 1328 Montana Ave. in Santa method of improvisation, which he “Life is Sweet” struck an equally star David Thewlis won Best Actor Since then, Leigh has continued Monica. For information or tick- would go on to perfect in films. wonderful balance between at the Cannes Film Festival. In to direct searing social dramas that ets, visit americancinematheque- In 1971, Leigh directed his first despair and comedy, but “Naked” 1996, Leigh took home the festi- shed light on contemporary issues. calendar.com/content/bleak-but- feature, “Bleak Moments,” which offered a thoroughly brutal and val’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, as His 2004 film “Vera Drake,” for never-boring-life-according-to- followed the miserable experience nihilistic worldview. One of well as several Oscar nominations, example, garnered three Oscar mike-leigh. El Capitan celebrates release of new Disney film Hollywood’s legendary El Max Medici (Danny DeVito) p.m. on opening weekend and on Capitan Theatre will present a spe- enlists former star Holt Farrier Fridays and Saturdays. Showtimes cial engagement of Disney’s (Colin Farrell) and his children and dates are subject to change. “Dumbo” from March 28 to April Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Special group rates of $10 per 21. Guests will experience all of the Hobbins) to care for a newborn ele- person for parties of 20 or more are excitement of the Big Top from the phant whose oversized ears make available by calling (818)845-3110. minute they enter the theatre, him a laughingstock in an already In addition, a Hard Rock Café including live circus performers on struggling circus. movie and meal package is avail- all levels of the theatre to thrill the But when they discover that able for $40 per person for all show- audience. Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an times from March 28 to April 21. The event is for the whole family, incredible comeback, attracting per- Reservations are required in featuring costumes and props from suasive entrepreneur V.A. advance. the film and photo opportunities. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who The El Capitan Theatre is located “We are thrilled to welcome our recruits the peculiar pachyderm for at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For tick- El Capitan Guests under the Big his newest, larger-than-life enter- ets, visit elcapitantickets.com or call photo courtesy of the El Capitan Theatre Top with our special engagement of tainment venture, Dreamland. 1-800-DISNEY6. For information, The El Capitan Theatre will host circus performers to accompany show- Disney’s ‘Dumbo,’” said Ed Dumbo soars to new heights along- visit elcapitantheatre.com. ings of Disney’s “Dumbo.” Collins, general manager of the El side a charming and spectacular Capitan Theatre. “We have trans- aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva formed our theatre into the world of Green), until Holt learns that Dumbo’s circus, complete with beneath its shiny veneer, mesmerizing live performances of Dreamland is full of dark secrets. circus arts and photo ops to create El Capitan guests can even be memories of a lifetime. It’s the kind among the first to see the movie on of experience you just can’t get Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. anywhere else other than the El Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets to Capitan Theatre.” the special opening night are $30 From Disney and visionary direc- and include a reserved seat, sou- tor Tim Burton, the all-new grand venir popcorn container with one live-action adventure “Dumbo” refill, 20-ounce bottled drink and expands on the beloved classic surprises. story where differences are cele- “Dumbo” will play at 10 a.m. and brated, family is cherished and 1:10, 4:20 and 7:30 p.m. each day, dreams take flight. Circus owner with additional showings at 10:40 History museum’s First Fridays to focus on forces of nature This season’s First Fridays at the changed appreciably since Caesar Natural History Museum of Los and Cleopatra took a little cruise on Angeles County are not for the faint the Nile, but the hydrologic cycle of heart. has changed where that water goes The theme, Forces of Nature, will – and humanity is heading up a very explore California’s natural disas- dry creek. ters. The museum will host enlight- Also, science correspondent and ening and entertaining discussions “Ologies” podcast host Alie Ward with experts about fires, floods, hosts Secrets from the Vaults, droughts and earthquakes, moderat- where she asks museum research ed by award-winning Los Angeles specialists about their collections Times writer Patt Morrison. and discovers details hidden in After pondering how to prevent plain sight. and manage calamity and what to Tickets are $20 for non-members pack in an emergency kit, guests for March through May and $25 for can sip cocktails in the DJ lounge, June. A limited amount of free tick- explore the museum at night and ets are available for members. hear bands perform in the diorama Tickets can be purchased at halls. nhm.org/firstfridays. On April 5, the program, called The Natural History Museum of “Higher and Drier,” will focus on Los Angeles County is located at drought and water usage. The 900 Exhibition Blvd. For informa- amount of water on Earth hasn’t tion, visit nhm.org. 18 March 28, 2019 Summer School & Camps Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

to. And hopefully, that’s what they Poetry festival brings national slam competition get from this year’s festival.” The festival is presented with the April is National Poetry Month, Saturday, April 27. support of the City of West and from April 5 to 27, the third “Poetry is very much a “The L.A. Get Down Festival has Hollywood’s WeHo Arts program. annual Los Angeles Get Down niche art form, but with importance beyond the city of Los For information, visit weho.org/arts. Festival will celebrate hip-hop and the Get Down, we have Angeles. One of the main reasons is Support is provided by the Los the spoken word. The festival is pre- the lack of any national competition. Angeles Department of Cultural sented by the Greenway Arts the ability to show folks With the National Poetry Slam’s Affairs and by the Los Angeles Alliance in association with Da that the best way to find governing board dissolving at the County Board of Supervisors Poetry Lounge, and events will be an appreciation for it is end of 2018, the ‘nationally’ sanc- through the Los Angeles County held at the Greenway Court Theatre to experience it in a dif- tioned slam event is defunct. The Arts Commission. at 544 N. Fairfax Ave. L.A. Get Down allows teams from Single ticket prices range from “Greenway has been a gathering ferent capacity...” all over the country to compete $10 to $20. Full festival passes are place for who’s who in the spoken against each other during our also available for $75. Patrons 25 or word poetry movement. The Get Shihan Van Clief inkSlam competition,” Van Clief younger can select five events for Down Festival is a curated window Da Poetry Lounge Co-Founder said. “Poetry is very much a niche art $25. Free parking is available next into this revolutionary art form. We form, but with the Get Down, we door at the Fairfax High School are thrilled to be celebrating such a diverse schedule of talent have the ability to show folks that the parking lot. National Poetry Month in April with leading the workshops this year. best way to find an appreciation for it For information, visit greenway- our festival presentation, so if you They embody the true spirit of is to experience it in a different courttheatre.org/lagetdown2019 or photo by Neil Raja are a playwright, screenwriter, actor Greenway’s commitment to arts and capacity than what they’ve been used call (323)673-0544. Shihan Van Clief or anyone interested in being education,” added Greenway Arts inspired by original expression, Alliance Co-Founder and Co- come hang out with the poets,” said Artistic Director Whitney Weston. Greenway Arts Alliance Co- Da Poetry Lounge Co-Founder Experience Immaculate Heart! Founder and Co-Artistic Director Shihan Van Clief serves as artistic Pierson Blaetz. director for the festival, which will Join Us for a Summer of Discovery The festival will include invita- play host to the 11th anniversary of tional team and indie slams from inkSlam, a competition that will youths and adults from all over the bring teams from all over the coun- country, showcases, workshops and try to compete for bragging rights other events. and a $3,000 prize pool. The “Spoken word expands all ages inkSlam semifinals will be Friday, and cultures. We’re excited to have April 26, and the finals will be

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YoungArts Los Angeles Design, Photography & Visual Arts exhibition will be on view through Friday, April 5, at Building Bridges Art Exchange at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. See schedule for times and locations. UCLA’s Janesri De Silva, Schoenberg Auditorium is located MD, FAAPA at 445 Charles E. Young Drive East, #1100; UCLA’s Royce Hall is located at 10745 Dickson Court; and Building Bridges Art Exchange is at 2525 Michigan Ave. F2, Santa Monica. For information, visit youn- Martin Finebeerg,, garts.org/la. MD, FAAPA Same Day Appointments Kids and Teense does not Summer School Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee & Camps Beverly Hills Office Publishing weekly 240 South La Cienega, #350 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Grace Dasovich, through June MD, FAAPA Call (323) 933-5518 Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 to reserve space today or email We are thee only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Anngeles [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Summer School & Camps 19 March 28, 2019 The Autry showcases works by artist David Bradley Bradley’s paintings are accessible, ors. Populated by a wide range of The Autry Museum of the imaginative and absolutely reflec- characters – from Tonto and the American West presents the exhibi- tive of our mission to share the Lone Ranger to Bill and Hillary tion “Indian Country: The Art of diverse stories and perspectives of Clinton, Vincent Van Gogh and David Bradley” running from the American West,” said Autry Georgia O’Keeffe – Bradley’s work Sunday, March 31, through Jan. 5. President and CEO W. Richard comments on and satirizes a wide The exhibit is curated by Valerie West Jr. “We are thrilled that our range of themes from Hollywood Verzuh and includes 32 works of art visitors will experience this cross- clichés to Native stereotypes, the including painting, mixed media section of media from the artist.” art market and the racism imbedded and bronze sculpture. It explores Influenced by the Pop movement within them. the artist’s four-decade career and as well as the stylized, pictorial nar- The exhibition was organized by his body of work, a combination of ratives of traditional Indian paint- the Museum of Indian Arts and personal experience, social obser- ing, Bradley’s oeuvre occupies a Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology vation and the influence of icons space in between Native mod- in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and circu- such as Leonardo da Vinci, René ernism and American pop, and has lated through Guest Curator Magritte and Andy Warhol. an immediate, visceral impact. Traveling Exhibitions. “The Autry aims to confront and Bradley is perhaps best known for The Autry Museum of the address outdated understandings of his observant and witty narratives, American West is located at 4700 Native art, and this exhibition which depict the Native experience Western Heritage Way in Griffith apprehends old ideas and turns of tourist and commercial culture in Park. For information, call (323)667- photo courtesy of The Autry them on their head. David rich detail and bold, saturated col- 2000, or visit theautry.org. David Bradley’s “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream” (2005) is included in the new exhibit by the artists at the Autry Museum of the American West. LADWP Science Bowl regional competition to air in April Scholarships offered to students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent A 30-minute documentary high- National Science Bowl competi- Science Bowl running from April 25 lighting the 27th Los Angeles tion. The documentary includes a to 29 in Washington, D.C. The trip is The Korean Resource Center is dents who identify as Korean Department of Water and Power portion of the final round of compe- funded by the U.S. Department of encouraging students of Asian and American. Puri means “root,” which Science Bowl high school competi- tition between North Hollywood Education Office of Science. Pacific Islander descent to apply for follows the value KRC places on tion and LADWP’s education pro- High School and the Bravo Medical LADWP regional championship 2019 KRC Jung Bong Scholarship cultural diversity and knowing one’s grams will be shown on KLCS Magnet High School to determine teams have won four national titles awards. roots as a starting point. Channel 58 on Sunday, April 7, at 7 the regional champion, which was and 12 first to fifth place finishes The application deadline is April The Jung Bong Hongik p.m., and Sunday, April 21, at 10:30 North Hollywood High School. during the past 26 years. In 2019, 21. The scholarships commemorate Scholarship refers to the founding a.m., and 23 times on LA CityView Students who didn’t make it to the North Hollywood placed second at the late Jung Bong, also known as spirit of Korea, with “hongik” Channel 35 throughout April. final rounds competed in the the National Science Bowl for the Jimmy Choi, and aim to empower meaning “to widely benefit The television program includes Science Bowl’s hands-on competi- fifth time. and support Asian-American youth. humankind.” KRC’s Dream interviews with student team mem- tion solving puzzles and building The program will also be avail- KRC was founded in 1983 on the Scholarship is exclusively designat- bers, coaches, alumni, parents and model airplanes. able to view at principles “live right, know your ed for undocumented students and volunteers, and focuses on the hard North Hollywood High School youtube.com/ladwp1, and by visit- roots, live strong, live together.” follows the nonprofit’s mission to work and strategies required to win won an all-expense paid trip to rep- ing vimeo.com/ladwp. For infor- Choi was one of the main founders protect undocumented youth. the U.S. Department of Energy resent Los Angeles at the National mation, visit ladwpnews.com. of KRC and was dedicated to the Applicants must be high school empowerment of young people by seniors or full-time students entering focusing on Korean cultural her- or currently enrolled at an accredited Playhouse to expose students to British conservatory training itage. college or university in the United KRC will offer three $1,500 States. Only online applications will The Pasadena Playhouse wel- Participants in the summer acting programs manager, at scholarships. The Jung Bong Puri be accepted. For information, visit comes London Academy of Music intensive course must be 18 or [email protected]. Scholarship is specifically for stu- krcla.org/en/scholarship. and Dramatic Art for a summer act- older; some acting experience is ing intensive running from July 22 required. The application deadline through Aug. 2. is April 30. Practical, challenging and fast- Auditions will be scheduled for paced, the two-week course is ideal qualified applicants. All applicants for students wishing to become must prepare two contrasting more confident in performing clas- monologues (no longer than three sical work from Shakespeare’s minutes each) from classical texts. Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. Auditions will be held at the Combining scene study with tech- Pasadena Playhouse. nical classes in movement and Tuition may be paid in full or by voice, the program develops a installment. Pasadena Playhouse greater understanding of the chal- will offer a limited number of lenges involved in working with scholarships. Students may apply classical texts. It will be taught by for financial assistance through an the tutors who lead LAMDA’s full- essay-based application. time courses, giving participants a For information, email Dionna taste of British conservatory train- Daniel, Pasadena Playhouse coming. munity engagement and learning LAUSD board endorses trust fund for improve student health

The Los Angeles Unified Board of health. A 1991 LAUSD resolution Education recently endorsed the led to the creation of the nonprofit establishment of a new trust fund to Los Angeles Trust for Children’s invest in keeping Californians healthy. Health to address health challenges. The board’s Building Healthier “When 84 percent of Los Communities and Lives for Angeles Unified students are living Californians through Investment in poverty, our schools are often the and Community-Based Prevention conduits of vital services,” said resolution models the initiative after board Vice President Nick Melvoin. other state health prevention, “This initiative would help us con- improvement and wellness trusts tinue to serve our students three financed by a tobacco settlement, meals a day, offer care at our health taxes on health care providers and clinics and wellness centers, and insurers, and a one-time assessment provide countless other support ser- on acute care facilities and commer- vices that our students might not cial insurers. Also under considera- otherwise receive.” tion is a tax on sugary beverages. The initiative would target the “Healthy children come to school root causes of six leading chronic ready to learn,” Superintendent diseases: diabetes, heart disease, Austin Beutner said. “This trust cancer, arthritis, stroke and high would provide funds to address the blood pressure. Progress would epidemic of childhood obesity and help people to live longer while also diabetes.” cutting health costs, according to a The school board has long been press release from the LAUSD. committed to improving student For information, visit lasud.net. 20 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press DODGERS NEWS Dodgers launch 2019 season with new amenities The Los Angeles Dodgers will open the team’s 2019 season today, March 28, at 1:10 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team is also celebrating new amenities at Dodger Stadium, the third oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. The new modern photo courtesy of the Friends of Greystone amenities and activations incorpo- The historic Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills will host a concert rate the Dodgers’ history into the of favorite show tunes on April 13. ballpark experience. Fan-friendly improvements since 2013 have helped the Dodgers lead Major League Baseball in attendance each Enjoy songs from popular of the last six seasons, including hosting a franchise record 3.86 million fans last year during the regu- musicals at the historic lar season, and 4.285 million overall including postseason games. The Dodgers have remodeled the Doheny Greystone Mansion Top of the Park Store for a modern shopping experience and there photo courtesy of the Los Angele Dodgers Friends of Greystone will pre- Parking is complimentary and have been two new additions to the Statues of microphones honoring broadcasters Vin Scully and Jaime sent an afternoon of popular guests can tour the first floor of Bank of America Retired Numbers Jarrín, located on the Bank of America Retired Numbers plaza, are musical songs on Saturday, April the mansion. Founded in 2001 plaza: five-foot microphones for among the new amenities at Dodger Stadium. 13, at 2 p.m. at the historic and comprised of volunteers, the broadcasters Vin Scully and Jaime Doheny Greystone Mansion. Friends of Greystone is a non- Jarrín. Opera and musical theater profit whose mission is to raise For expedited entry, fans can vice concession kiosks throughout memorabilia using MLB’s vocalists Nandani Maria Sinha funds to restore, preserve and transfer Dodger tickets to their the ballpark. New food options Ballpark App. Also new this year, and Brooke de Rosa will perform protect the Doheny Greystone Apple Wallets and gain access to include California roll bowls, sal- fans can purchase tickets for the music from shows by Rodgers Estate, which is owned by the the stadium and suites using a ads, sausages, hamburgers and taco foundation’s 50-50 raffle using and Hammerstein and other clas- city of Beverly Hills. smart watch or mobile device. The plates. credit cards. sic musicals such as “Sound of Tickets are $55 for Friends of service will be available on Google Additionally, the team has Lastly, the Dodgers have Music,” “West Side Story,” Greystone members; $65 for devices mid-season. launched the Los Angeles Dodgers installed four Ashley HomeStore “Show Boat” and “My Fair nonmembers. The Doheny Fans can also use Apple Maps in Foundation Silent Auctions on the chairs to create the “Home Sweet Lady.” Prior to the performance, Greystone Mansion is located at and around the ballpark to find Ballpark App. The Los Angeles Home Seats” section on the Loge a light dessert reception with 905 Loma Vista Drive. For infor- their favorite food, stores, Dodgers Foundation will continue Level. Fans can enter to win the beautiful city views will be held mation, call (310)286-0119, restrooms and fan services loca- to hold silent auctions on the Club seating at Ashley HomeStore loca- in the card room, followed by the email friends@greystoneman- tions. To expedite ordering at con- Level outside the Vin Scully Press tions. cabaret performance in the mansion.org, or visit greystoneman- cessions stands, the Dodgers have Box during 32 home games. In For information, visit sion’s living room. sion.org. increased the number of self-ser- 2019, fans can bid on the unique mlb.com/dodgers. LA Phil seeks violinists for SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS ‘Play With Ray’ contest

Violinist Ray Chen and the Los Entrants can use an online video What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Angeles Philharmonic have to play alongside Chen and the Registration • Dates • Activities announced the “Play with Ray” orchestra, and record a video and competition, an international skills- submit it with an essay. The top Publishing weekly through June based talent search for violinists three finalists will be flown to Los with the winner being selected to Angeles to play violin with Chen Looking to boost your Summer School attendance? perform Bach’s “Double Concerto” using rare violins provided by with Chen and the LA Phil on Tarisio. The finalists will also Advertise in this speical section Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Hollywood attend master classes and concerts. highlighting schools, camps, activites and more! Bowl. Chen, 30, has wanted to cre- The grand-prize winner will join ate the “Play with Ray” competi- Chen and the LA Phil in a perfor- Reach the most affluent communities in Los Angeles! tion for years. mance at the nearly 18,000-seat “I want to provide people around Hollywood Bowl. Free entry is • SCHOOLS the world a fun, once-in-a-lifetime open through May 1 to nonprofes- opportunity,” Chen said. “People sional violinists of all ages. For • CAMPS who have a dream to perform on information, visit stage, this project is for you.” hollywoodbowl.com/playwithray. • THEATERS • SWIM CLUBS The Ebell to welcome special • TENNIS guests for events in April GREAT RATES! The Ebell of Los Angeles wel- members, $20 for nonmembers. comes Kelli Tennant, former host of On Monday, April 29, at 11:30 ADVERTORIAL AVAILABLE television programs for the Los a.m., James and Deborah Fallows Angeles Lakers and Dodgers and a will describe their new book, “Our PHOTOS TOO! current podcast host, for a luncheon Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey discussion on Monday, April 1, Into the Heart of America,” during a beginning at 11:30 a.m. luncheon at the Ebell of Los Tennant founded the Platform Angeles. The New York Times The Park Labrea News & Beverly Press have been publishing for 73 years Podcast, a forum to educate and best-seller is the basis of an HBO in Beverly Hills, the Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Hollywood and West Hollywood. empower women on health and documentary. Fallows, who once The newspapers are delivered every Thursday with the wellness issues. She will discuss her served as chief speechwriter for discovery of a holistic lifestyle, President Jimmy Carter, writes for Los Angeles Times to 13,000 paid subscribers. improved health and her new The Atlantic and has reported career. The cost is $30 for members, extensively from outside the United Call Michael or Karen at (323) 933-5518 to reserve space today or email $40 for nonmembers. States. The cost is $30 for members, [email protected] or [email protected] Additionally, the Ebell of Los $40 for nonmembers. Angeles is holding a workshop on The Ebell of Los Angeles is intergenerational conversations on located at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Thursday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to Reservations are required. For noon. A panel of experts will dis- information, call (323)931-1277, cuss retirement, estate planning and ext. 131, or email finances. The cost is $10 for Ebell [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 28, 2019 Plugging costs estimated to reach $21-26 million

From page 1 City and school district officials the district. appealed a decision by the U.S. At their March 26 meeting, Bankruptcy Court for the District of school board members said they interceded to assist BHUSD with Delaware to allow Venoco, after fil- still want to split the costs with the this project because of the immedi- ing for bankruptcy, to leave the site city 50-50. Don Blake, the dis- ate potential risk to public safety,” of the wells almost two years ago trict’s bond program manager, said she said. “At that time the city without decommissioning the site the district could afford to pay half believed its commitment would not in accordance with state and local the costs of oil plugging with exceed $4 million. The rising pres- law. The settlement left the plug- Measure BH funds without jeopar- sure of the wells has been alleviat- ging costs with the city and district. dizing the funding allocated for ed.” The new proposal from City Hall other Measure BH projects. But if She added that “the city is not in would have limited the city’s costs the district pays a higher share, it a position to commit to an unknown to $8 million, requiring the district could alter the Measure BH bud- obligation due to the commitment to pay the rest. The city’s proposed get. of a number of other capital amendment attributed the “There are construction projects improvement projects that are pri- increased estimate to “unforeseen that we promised we would do that orities to the city as well, and the circumstances.” But district coun- we will not be able to complete,” unfunded liability of employee pen- sel Terry Tao said the cost of plug- school board member Tristen photo courtesy of Author Services sions.” ging the wells was always likely to Walker-Shuman said. Gunhild Jacobs will emcee the event. Epstein said via email that Public exceed $20 million. The city and school district each Works will wait for City Council “The $8 million was an unfortu- received revenue from the oil wells direction to determine what to do nate number that was arrived upon while they were in operation. Taglyan Complex to host annual next. long ago during Venoco bankrupt- School board member Mel Spitz Oil and gas drilling company cy proceedings,” Tao said. said the city is in better financial Venoco, which used to lease the site “Unfortunately, that was the num- condition to absorb the added sci-fi and fantasy gala from the school district, announced ber used for the original estimate.” costs. in November 2017 that it reached a He said removing items from the “I don’t see the rationale for Author Services, Inc., and tor of the contests for Author settlement with the city and school bottoms of the wells took longer agreeing to cap the city’s portion at Galaxy Press will present The Services, Inc. district over the vacated oil and gas than expected. The plugging is less than half of what it’s going to 35th annual Writers of the Future The 12 writer winners of the 35th wells at the high school. nearly halfway done, according to cost,” he said. and the 30th annual Illustrators of annual Writer’s Contest are Kyle the Future L. Ron Hubbard Gala Kirrin of Creede, Colorado; Achievement Awards, celebrating Preston Dennett of Reseda, the winners of the contests honor- California; Kai Wolden of Eden ing 12 writers and 12 illustrators Prairie, Minnesota; David Stump program helps bring in new trees from around the world for their Cleden of the United Kingdom; excellence in the genres of science Rustin Lovewell of Gaithersburg, From page 1 tree,” Savage said. “They should Association and a member of the fiction and fantasy, on April Maryland; Carrie Callahan of have removed it when they Greater Wilshire Neighborhood 5. Bardstown, Kentucky; Elise removed the tree. We’d have a four- Council, supports the program. The black tie event, with Stephens of Seattle, Washington; came up with the idea, approxi- year-old tree now.” “It was wonderful to learn Julie celebrity award presenters, will be Christopher Baker of United mately one dozen stumps were Savage said she is glad the stump has teamed up with Council District held at the Taglyan Complex, Kingdom; and Mica Scott Kole of removed in the La Brea-Hancock has been finally removed and is 4 on stump removal. We villagers 1201 Vine St. in Hollywood. Red Westland, Michigan. neighborhood, located between La pleased that the city took a proac- can water and rake, but it takes Carpet Arrivals begin at 4:30 The 12 illustrator winners of the Brea and Highland avenues and tive approach. Stromberg said heavy equipment to get rid of some p.m. Emceed by Gunhild Jacobs, 30th annual Illustrator’s Contest Wilshire Boulevard and Third Savage’s story illustrates a problem of these bigger stumps. Thankfully, executive director of Author were Emerson Rabbitt of Street, and the Sycamore Square, the program aims to address. the city and community have found Services, the invitation-only event Minneapolis, Minnesota; Vytautas located between La Brea and Per the city’s approach, separate a way to partner on the effort,” Starr will be catered by Divine V of Paris, France; Yinying Highland avenues and Olympic and crews are responsible for removing added. “When Julie reached out to Catering. The Awards Banquet Jiang of the United Kingdom; Wilshire boulevards. New trees trees and stumps, and planting new Sycamore Square leadership for a will start at 6:00 p.m. The show Alexander Gustafson of Essex were also planted at locations ones. After getting approval from stump survey, I gladly took up the will also stream live from 7:30 to Junction, Vermont; Christine where it was feasible. Ryu’s office to move forward with task on my bicycle. Just a few 9:30 p.m. at Rhee of San Francisco, California; “I’m really, really happy,” said the pilot project, Stromberg weeks later, not only had many of writersofthefuture.com. A Book Sam Kemp of England; Allen Stromberg, who also serves on the obtained a list where stumps are the stumps we identified been Signing and Reception with fol- Morris of Cleveland, Mississippi; Community Forest Advisory located from the Urban Forestry removed, but some had been low the Awards Show in the lobby Jennifer Ober of Atlanta, Georgia; Committee, an advisory panel for Division, which is responsible for replaced with new trees. Now it’s of the Taglyan Complex. Josh Pemberton of Seattle, the Department of Public Works removing them and planting new up to us to water and care for them, “This year marks a historic mile- Washington; Qianjiao Ma of and the Urban Forestry Division. trees. with continued help from the city. stone in our contests with simulta- Dublin, California; Alice Wang of “This pilot project is going to really She looked for areas where there Our neighborhood is named after neous benchmark anniversaries, Bellevue, Washington; and Aliya benefit the community.” were multiple stumps, which would its sycamores because they provide both the 35th Anniversary of our Chen of Fair Oaks, Stromberg said the project is a make removing them at one time shade, habitat and beauty.” Writer’s Contest and the 30th California. model that should be replicated in more efficient. Stromberg also Ryu has previously praised Anniversary of our Illustrator’s For information, visit the web- neighborhoods throughout the city. solicited locations from residents Stromberg for her work in the com- Contest,” said Joni Labaqui, direc- site, writersofthefuture.com. For La Brea-Hancock neighbor- who knew where stumps could be munity. The councilman recently hood resident Barbara Savage, the removed. named Stromberg as a woman of stump removal marked the end of a Stromberg also obtained help the year in the 4th Council District. four-year period during which she from new Bureau of Street Services Stromberg added that she hopes was unable to plant a new tree in Director Adel Hagekhalil, who the program will be expanded and front of her residence. pledged his support. Stromberg will be working with Ryu’s Office “We had the drought situation … added that a positive response from and the Urban Forestry Division on and my tree was one of the ones many residents in the neighbor- further implementation. that the city claimed needed to hoods where the stumps were “It’s going to be evaluated. We come down. I came home one day recently removed show the pro- will see,” she said. “It could be very and I had one less tree in front of gram has potential. good for communities. It’s really my house, but they didn’t remove Conrad Starr, president of the important for community members the stump, so I couldn’t replace that Sycamore Square Neighborhood to advocate for it.” Art exhibit highlights Los Angeles LGBT photo courtesy of Barlow Respiratory Hospital Center’s commitment to those at risk Barlow Respiratory Hospital presents An exhibition curated by Alan do something about this. It is a goal Alexis Arquette by two artists, an Barrows at the Los Angeles LGBT with the new Anita May actress who made the decision to Center Advocate and Rosenstein Campus, a $120 million stay in her own home and end her an ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Gochis Galleries runs through May building across from the gallery on life on her own terms. They are 31. McCadden in Hollywood, to heartbreaking images of her, Beverly Hills resident Carrie state of the art hospital and com- Homelessness is such a huge include 100 emergency beds for Barrows said, and some Brillstein is on the event commit- plete a long-planned seismic issue in Los Angeles, and Barrows’ those at risk. inspiring art that shows how vulner- tee for the Barlow Respiratory retrofit of the 1927 main hospital goal is trying to bring awareness on Also, there will be low-cost per- able and fragile it is for some to Hospital 2019 Benefit, and will be building. how important our LGBT Center manent housing for seniors who are keep a place called home. The attending An Evening Under the Honorees include Los Angeles commitment to help those who are being displaced by the soaring cost recent Malibu fires show that even Stars on May 13 at the hospital. City Councilman Gil Cedillo, for- vulnerable. of housing. In addition, there will those who have the means can find The hospital opens its historic mer Dodgers player Ron Cey, and The LGBT transgendered, youth be a job center, health center, sub- themselves homeless after a devas- Los Angeles campus for special guests will be former Gov. and senior communities faced diffi- stance abuse recovery meeting tating wildfire. the Evening Under the Gray Davis and Dodgers radio culties in keeping a safe place to rooms and a farm to table kitchen. The Advocate and Gochis Stars fundraising dinner to benefit announcer Charley Steiner. call home, and Barrows’ said he Included in our exhibition are Galleries are located at 1125 N. the campaign to ReBuild Barlow. Tickets start at $500. For infor- wants to let viewers know they can never seen before portraits of McCadden Place. Funds will contribute to a new mation, visit barlowhospital.org. 22 March 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Nonprofit celebrates female heroes of local members L.A. County Dept. of Public the special experience of watching Look What SHE Did! mem- From page 1 some of the videos as a group, bers said they also hope the ben- Health educating public about TB where the audience can see how efit will let them do more with the group’s co-founder and another empowering it can be to share sto- videos they make. The existing In observance of World TB Day TB in Los Angeles County,” said nearby resident, Julie Hébert, for ries like these and discuss the videos were shot in Los Angeles 2019 on Sunday, March 24, the Los Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los ways to get involved, and earlier impact the videos can make. – including some in Hébert’s Angeles County Department of Angeles County Department of this year, she landed on the “These women are truly fasci- backyard – but with the funds Public Health and community part- Public Health. “Given the new tools group’s host committee for the nating and as I learn about each from the brunch event, Hébert ners lit the LAX pylons, Grand Park and strategies available to identify Look What SHE Did! benefit one, I am just impressed and so said the group plans to travel to Fountain and Union Station up in red and treat TB infection early, Public brunch to be held March 31 at Jar proud of what we as women have New York City and possibly as part of the Stop TB Partnership Health has dedicated resources to restaurant at 8225 Beverly Blvd. done and can do,” Levy said. Seattle as well to produce more. Light up the World campaign to improve outreach and education The event will feature In addition, the event will raise “We may cross 100 videos this honor victims and survivors of the efforts.” MoveOn.org co-founder Joan money to produce more videos. year with the help of this deadly disease. Blades, UCLA professor Jane So far, 86 videos have been shot fundraiser,” Hébert said. Los Angeles County recorded a Margolis and Erin Aubry Kaplan, and 46 have been released, and And for the women involved in total of 529 cases of tuberculosis in “These numbers an opinion writer whose work there are no plans to stop. the group, each new video is an 2018, a slight increase over the 510 appears in the New York Times, “Women have been doing opportunity to show a child how TB cases reported for 2017, and show that we need talking about the obstacles to amazing things all through histo- far they can go and the difference accounting for about 25 percent of to stay vigilant women’s success, including those ry, we just haven’t known about they can make if they put their annual statewide TB cases. TB is about fighting TB they’ve studied and faced them- it,” Hébert said. minds to it. Priscilla Cohen, who spread from person to person selves. Harris said when girls and serves on the advisory board for through the air when a person with in Los Angeles “You’ll be able to witness a live women find out about the impact the group, said she loves the active TB disease coughs, exposing County. Given others around them to the disease. conversation between three out- women have had in the past, they opportunity to change hearts and the new tools standing women, discussing realize they too can change the minds by telling stories. People can become infected when issues that are vital and important world. Put another way, “If you “We all can play a huge part, they breathe in TB bacteria and and strategies to us today. Plus, the food will be can see it, you can be it,” she either by leading the way and develop TB infection, a form of TB available to delicious and you’ll meet other said. being a pioneer, or by uncovering that is not contagious. TB infection terrific women,” said South “Young women can go online and pointing to someone and shin- can be treated with medication that identify and treat Carthay resident Farrel Levy, a co- and see videos about these ing a light,” she said. will prevent people with TB infec- TB infection early, founder and board member for women who have accomplished Tickets are $250 and are avail- tion from developing active TB dis- Public Health Look What SHE Did! who also amazing things. [A lot of these able at classy.org/event/look- ease. Active TB disease, and even serves as lead editor for the stories are] not in the history what-she-did-benefit- drug resistant TB disease is treatable. has dedicated videos. books, and they should be,” she brunch/e224602. For information, People who are most at risk for TB resources to Levy said brunch will also offer said. visit lookwhatshedid.com. infection and develop TB disease are people who have lived with someone improve outreach with active TB disease, have spent and education extended time in a country with high efforts.” Admissions scandal charges multiple L.A. residents TB rates, are experiencing homelessness, and are living with HIV/AIDs -Barbara Ferrer From page 1 Hollywood Preparatory School, who were both charged, and infection or are taking medications was named as one of 12 defen- Chen’s son then went to West L.A. County Dept. of Public that suppress their immune system. Health director In 2016, Flaxman, who has a dants in another complaint filed Hollywood College Preparatory “These numbers show that we real estate business with offices in by the federal government, along School on the same day to take need to stay vigilant about fighting Beverly Hills, allegedly paid with athletics officials at multiple the ACT, court records show. The $250,000 for his son to be admit- universities who were allegedly proctor who administered the test ted to the University of San Diego involved in the scam. A voicemail altered their answer sheets to as a student athlete. He allegedly and email to West Hollywood improve their scores. L.A. County using technology paid another $75,000 to fraudu- College Preparatory School were The highest profile defendants lently improve his daughter’s not returned. charged so far include actress ACT and SAT scores. Students who went to the West Felicity Huffman, and “Full to clear cannabis convictions “We’ll say that the payments Hollywood school to take their House” actress Lori Loughlin were made to our foundation to tests, and then have them altered, and her husband Mossimo The Los Angeles County Board “There’s no fairness in a system help kids – underserved kids,” include the daughter of Gregory Giannulli. Huffman allegedly of Supervisors unanimously that doesn’t encourage second Singer told Flaxman, referring to and Marcia Abbott, residents of paid $15,000, masked as a chari- approved a motion that called for chances, and this motion seeks to the Key Worldwide Foundation, New York and Aspen. Their pay- table contribution but allegedly taking advantage of innovative remedy that,” said Joseph based on a transcript of a wire- ment for the scam was made in went to the suspects who carried technology to accelerate the resen- Nicchitta, county Department of tapped phone call. the form of a $50,000 donation to out the scheme, to cheat on the tencing of minor cannabis convic- Business and Consumer Affairs Flaxman responded, “OK. the Key Worldwide Foundation. SAT to benefit her oldest daugh- tions countywide. director, who oversees the Office of That’s fine.” Joey Chen, a Newport Beach res- ter. Loughlin and Giannulli “The war on drugs led to Cannabis Management. “There are A public relations representa- ident charged in the federal com- allegedly paid $500,000 to have decades-long racial disparities in potentially 60,000 or more eligible tive for the attorneys representing plaint, paid $75,000 to a college their two daughters admitted to cannabis-related arrests and convic- cases that could be dismissed, Flaxman said they have no com- counseling company, The Key, USC as recruits for the crew team, tions,” said Supervisor Mark many in communities of color that ment. around the same time. even though they never participat- Ridley-Thomas, principal author of distrust the criminal justice system. Igor Dvorskiy, director of West The daughter of the Abbotts, ed in crew. the motion. “We have a responsibil- The county’s and the district attor- ity to right these wrongs by utiliz- ney’s efforts to use innovative tech- ing the latest innovations in technology to track and automate this nology to ensure that people who process will maximize our existing have been disproportionately efforts across the county and dra- West Basin launches Water for Tomorrow Program harmed by the war on drugs get the matically speed up a much needed second chance they deserve.” fresh start for many.” n serve.” stone of its resource management The initiative is in Southern California’s water plan. The district will also focus Proposition 64, approved by vot- The motion noted the nonprofit commemoration of the supply is less certain and less on improving the reliability of ers in November 2016, allowed cer- Code for America’s Clear My reliable because it comes from a our region’s critical imported tain cannabis convictions to be Record initiative has already helped World Water Day variety of sources, including water supplies, continuing to reclassified and resentenced. Los the San Francisco district attorney’s Northern California and the invest in its recycled water pro- Angeles County’s Office of office to identify more than 9,300 On World Water Day, the West Colorado River. Unpredictable gram, and exploring local drink- Cannabis Management, in consul- cases eligible for expungement, and Basin Municipal Water District ebbs and flows of imported ing water supplies such as tation with the district attorney and encouraged L.A. County to pursue introduced a renewed approach to drinking water, environmental potable water reuse and desalina- public defender, estimated 60,000 similar innovative strategies. addressing its service area’s and regulatory decisions impact- tion. to 100,000 people, if not more, are Technology like this can evaluate water future. ing supply availability, and the The Water for Tomorrow eligible for reclassification or thousands of convictions and auto- The Water for Tomorrow uncertainty affiliated with cli- Program will be highlighted resentencing. As of early 2018, matically generate the proper court Program brings new emphasis to mate change further dictate that throughout West Basin’s com- however, fewer than 1,000 of those form within a few minutes. West Basin’s commitment to pro- more preparation is needed to be munity outreach and education eligible for relief in the county have filed a petition. tecting, securing and diversifying ready for future water supply programs on an ongoing basis. Answers from page 16 its water supply portfolio while challenges. World Water Day, Additionally, materials will be Ridley-Thomas last year urged building upon its history of inno- celebrated annually on March available at the numerous free the board to develop a countywide vation and industry leadership. 22, is an opportunity to highlight conservation events offered in the plan to facilitate the resentencing of “Ensuring that our region’s the importance of water and the district’s service area, such as minor cannabis convictions, similar needs are met both now and in sustainable management of our free rain barrel distributions, turf to what the county did for other the future is our most important resources both globally and replacement classes and greywa- resentencing efforts like role as water stewards,” Board locally. ter workshops. Speakers from the Proposition 47. Since then, the President Scott Houston said. In the district’s efforts to district are also available to dis- Office of Cannabis Management, “Water for Tomorrow addresses secure its water future, West cuss the Water for Tomorrow district attorney and public defend- our service area’s unique water Basin and the Water for Program with local organizations er have been developing strategies supply challenges by ensuring Tomorrow Program will contin- and community groups. to reach more individuals with long-term water reliability and ue to advance conservation and For information, visit west- cannabis convictions, including uti- security for the communities we water use efficiency as a corner- basin.org/waterfortomorrow. lizing technology. The motion pri- oritizes those efforts. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 March 28, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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