WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • Harvey Milk Day celebrated. pg. 3 Sunny and • Water rationing warm, with days may change. temps around pg. 6 75º Volume 20 No. 20 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities May 20, 2010 YMCA Partners City Lays Off 700 to With Schools to Keep Fit Cut Budget Deficit n Most City Services Spared in 14-1 Decision BY AMY LYONS BY EDWIN FOLVEN Villaraigosa, who is expected to earning how to swing a base- make a decision on whether to ball bat, score a goal in soc- he Los Angeles City Council approve or veto it by June 1. The Lcer or dunk a basketball can approved a $6.7 billion bud- budget must be in place by July 1, be some of the most memorable Tget on Monday that elimi- and the city council will have one lessons in a child’s life. With recent nates a $485 million deficit and will month to reduce the number of lay- cuts to public school funding and preserve most city services at cur- offs before it goes into effect. The teacher layoffs, the Hollywood- rent levels. layoffs would be spread across all Wilshire YMCA is partnering with The budget calls for layoffs of city agencies except the police and local elementary schools to make approximately 761 employees, but fire departments. An additional sure physical education does not officials will be working with a 1,000 layoffs may be necessary in fall by the wayside. coalition of unions representing October if labor negotiations do not The YMCA Program, Physical city employees to try to reduce that result in savings through union Learning Activities for Youth number. concessions on health care and pen- (P.L.A.Y) seeks to link elementary The budget was passed 14-1, sion reforms. schools in the area with corporate with Los Angeles City Los Angeles City Council sponsors who are willing to fund Councilmember Richard Alarcon, President Eric Garcetti, 13th 7th District, casting the opposing physical education classes. Once photo by Ian Lovett District, said the budget is based on vote. The budget will now be real revenues, and not speculative corporate sponsorships are in place, Crystal Prince Jones, a model in Saturdayʼs fashion show benefitting specially trained YMCA coaches reviewed by Mayor Antonio the Womenʼs Center, says the experience has boosted her confidence. See Budget page 21 will visit the schools to teach every- thing from track to tennis. Last year, the program had its pilot run at Selma Avenue Elementary School, backed by a $20,000 sponsorship Novice Models Walk the from development company, NCA Green. In the coming school year, Kitty Gordillo, director of develop- Catwalk With Dignity ment for the Los Angeles Metropolitan YMCA, said she is BY IAN LOVETT love this outfit. I can’t wait. I am laying the groundwork to imple- the model of change. I’ve never ment the program at Third Street s Fannie Joyce Mayfield worn makeup, never had my hair Elementary School, Wilshire Crest stepped onto the patio at colored, never had my hair cut. Elementary School and Van Ness Athe Downtown Women’s I’m ready for the chance, and I’m Elementary School. Center on Monday wearing a ready to keep it going.” “All elementary school students bright pink dress, a dozen women Mayfield is one of two dozen are tested by the state for physical outside began to cheer. They women participating in Project fitness in fifth grade,” Gordillo clapped and whistled as Mayfield Rejuvenation, a charity fashion said. “At Selma, students could run spun in circles and posed, grin- show this Saturday at 385 N. La an average of nine laps the year ning wider than the Cheshire Cat. Cienega Blvd that will feature See YMCA page 22 “I love this,” Mayfield said. “I See Fashion Show page 20 photo by Karen Villalpando Happier Times: At the grand opening of the Homegirl Cafe, hopes were high and smiles abundant. Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Bike Week Begins with Blessings Industries, hopes donations will increase with economic upturn. BY EDWIN FOLVEN laborative event, and the goal is to vices director for Good Samaritan get as many people as possible to Hospital, said he rides his bike to Hope for the Homeboys undreds of cyclists received ride their bikes.” work from Pasadena three times a blessings from Rev. Jerry Jeremy Stacy, environmental ser- See Bike Week page 21 n HAnderson, chaplain at Good Homeboy Industries Hands Out Pink Slips, Samaritan Hospital, during the Renews Calls for Donations annual “Blessing of the Bicycles” event held at the hospital on BY IAN LOVETT was filling out paperwork, and Tuesday. asked if he’d just been released The event was part of Los ast year, on Brian Moon’s from prison. Angeles Bike Week, which features second day out of prison, “We started talking on life activities designed to encourage Lhis sister asked him where issues, and I ended up getting a people to use bicycles for trans- he wanted to go. He told her lot of my tattoos treated that day,” portation. The Blessing of the Homeboy Industries. Moon said. “When I went back Bicycles has been held since 2004, “I don’t know why I wanted to home, my mom started crying. and the event gets more popular go there,” Moon said. That was the first time I’d every each year, according to Andy When he arrived, Moon said, made her cry because she was Leeka, president and CEO for they asked how they could help happy, and that felt good. I don’t Good Samaritan Hospital. him, and the only thing he could care if you’re a macho gang- “Our purpose is to create a safe think of was tattoo removal. banger or whoever you are, that’s environment where everyone can photo by Edwin Folven Though people often wait six your mom. So that’s what drove enjoy the fun of bicycling,” said Rev. Jerry Anderson, the chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital, sprinkled months to have tattoos treated, me back.” Leeka, an avid cyclist. “It’s a col- holy water over cyclist Jeremy Stacy during the “Blessing of the Bicycles”. the doctor talked to him while he See Homeboy page 22       ! 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21 Grammy Winners May 22 from 10:00am – 2:30pm. The Calendar event will feature a line up of chil- Play for Park dren’s favorite characters and activi- ongwriter Jimmy Webb and R&B ties including Sid from “Sid the Ssinger Thelma Houston, two exhibit showcases authentic tradition- Science Kid,” Buddy from “Dinosaur Grammy Award-winning artists, will al art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and Train,” and more. A demonstration of perform at the Grammy Museum the Americas. It is presented by sever- the Emmy Award-winning Henson Sound Stage at L.A. Live on Friday, al tribal arts dealers in Los Angeles. Digital Puppetry Studio will be part of May 21 at 8:00pm. All proceeds from LACMA, 5900 Wilshire Blvd. For the fun. Activity stations will be held the concert will support the Levitt details, visit www.latribal.com. throughout the courtyard. The Pavilion MacArthur Park summer Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood concert series, which presents fifty Small Craft Blvd. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for performances free to the community. children. Levitt Pavilion is the newly renovated Warnings band shell in MacArthur Park. Tickets lassical Theatre Lab will open a to the benefit concert at L.A. Live are Cproduction of Tennessee 23 Dragnet and $250, which includes a pre-show Williams’ “Small Craft Warnings” at Calling All Cars reception hosted by Wolfgang Puck. Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall on ake Radio, a series at Bang 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For tickets, call Saturday, May 22 at 2:00pm. The play FComedy Theatre, will present two (310)275-5628. is set in Southern California, in a dive episodes of “Dragnet” and one bar by the ocean. The bar owners and episode of “Calling All Cars”, on his patrons present a colorful tale of Sunday May 23 at 7:30pm. The the- Love Jam Charity love and redemption. Tickets are $20. charity event benefiting The atre troupe takes old radio dramas, Plummer Park , 1200 N. Vista St., adds a comedic, improvisational twist AKenya Abandoned Baby Center West Hollywood. For reservations, (ABC) and Feed the Children will be and creates laugh-out-loud theatre. call Brown Paper Tickets, (800)838- Tickets are $15. 457 N. Fairfax Ave.; held on Friday, May 21 at Rise Supper 8006 (Brown Paper Tickets). Club at The Highlands. Titled “The (877)460-9774. Love Jam”, the event will feature an array of artistic selections including a Blood Drive he Desi Geestman Foundation six piece live band, four DJs, and a 24 Fashion Show will host a blood drive from live painter all coming together to T 7:00am – 1:00pm on Saurday, May for Goodwill support children in need. n Monday, May 24 at 11:00am, 22. The Foundation works to improve Presale tickets are $15 at www.lusmu- The Friends of the Autry will the lives of children with cancer. The O sic.com or $20 at the door. VIP bottle present their annual fashion show, blood drive will take place in the service as well as dinner reservations “Spreading Goodwill, a History of Foundation’s new location, 2620 are available by calling (818)378- Western Attire from the 1800s through Foothill Blvd. Suite A, La Crescenta. 3706. the 1990s”. The event is in collabora- Call for an appointment: (818)249- tion with Goodwill Industries 1105. Magical Comedy Volunteer Services, whose authentic new show full of magic and Carnival at Hancock vintage fashions will come to life at Acomedy will open at Imagined the show. The event also includes a Life Theatre on Friday, May 21 at Park Elementary silent auction, raffle, and luncheon. 8:00pm. “Disillusioned: Confessions ancock Park Elementary School Tickets are $90 and reservations are of a Serial Magician” is the true-to- Hwill host a carnival and family required. For more information, visit fun day on Saturday, May 22 from life tale of Matt Marcy, a magician Photo by Peter Coombs www.theautry.org. 4700 Western noon – 4:00pm. The event will feature who used magic tricks to impress girls Rod Gilfry and Carmen Cusack star in The Ahmanson Theatreʼs pro- Heritage Way. duction of “South Pacific”, opening Thursday, May 27 at 8:00pm. Set on food and fun activities for the whole from a young age. This magician’s family. Game booths with prizes, arts a tropical island during World War II, “South Pacific” tells the sweeping coming-of-age tale features magic & crafts and a silent auction round out 26 Women In Prison tricks, illusion and audience volun- romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the fun. Admission is free and game he National Council of Jewish teers. Tickets are $22 on line, $25 at the realities of war and by their own prejudices. For tickets and more tickets are $1. 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Gay & Lesbian Center the first Harvey Milk Day, the the highlights of his life.” announced its support for a boycott California state holiday honoring The Gay Men’s Chorus was of Arizona due to the state’s new the late gay rights leader, which founded in the aftermath of laws on undocumented immigrants Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Milk’s assassination. When the and teaching of ethnic studies in signed into law last year. verdict came down for Milk’s public schools. The Center joins the The City of West Hollywood killer, Dan White, convicting him cities of West Hollywood and Los was an early proponent of a holi- of involuntary manslaughter but Angeles in calling for a halt to trav- day in Milk’s honor, and the not of murder, a group of Milk’s el and new business contracts with city’s Mayor Pro Tempore, John supporters gathered in protest at Arizona. Duran, will play Milk when the San Francisco City Hall, where SB 1070, signed by Arizona Gov. Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Milk had served as one of the Jan Brewer in May, allows for Angeles (GMCLA) performs at country’s first openly gay elected police detainment of anyone sus- Fairfax High School on Saturday officials. The protest began with pected of being an illegal immi- night. The performance is part of men singing, though it later grant. The law on ethnic studies, GMCLA’s Alive Music Program, turned violent, as people burned HB 2281, signed by Brewer on which uses music and song to cars. A month later, a group of May 12, prohibits a school district teach students about homopho- men in Los Angeles began meet- or charter school from including bia, diversity, and tolerance. See Harvey Milk page 21 courses or classes that either pro- mote the overthrow of the United States government or promote resentment toward a race or class of people. photo by Amy Lyons “The recent passage of bills in The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, which is headquartered in Hollywood, Arizona that promote discrimina- has joined the cities of West Hollywood and Los Angeles in boycotting tion are rooted in racist bigotry,” Arizona over its immigration law. said L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center chief of staff, Darrel Cummings. living with HIV, assists homeless nature of their work makes it partic- The Center, Cummings went on youth and provides a variety of ularly important to discourage to explain, is a health and human medical and social services for peo- racial profiling and the turning services provider that treats people ple in need. Cummings said the See Center page 20 Assembly Calls for an End to ʻDonʼt Ask, Donʼt Tellʼ he State Assembly officially According to a General Accounting country.” Tendorsed a resolution on May Office report, 323 language special- Several other nations currently 13 calling for the repeal of the fed- ists have been discharged, resulting allow LGBT individuals to serve eral policy regarding openly gay in a critical shortage of qualified openly in their militaries, including members of the military known as translators in intelligence gathering Canada and the United Kingdom. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. posts. At least 186 members of the U.S. The measure, SJR-9, was “A soldier must display courage, House of Representatives have authored by State Senator Christine patriotism, commitment and ability, become co-sponsors of the Military Kehoe, 39th District, and calls on none of which have anything to do Readiness Enhancement Act. the United States Congress to pass with sexual orientation,” Kehoe SJR-9 is sponsored by Equality the Military Readiness said. “Overturning this shameful California, a statewide advocacy Enhancement Act, which would policy will help ensure that gay and organization for the LGBT commu- allow LGBT Americans to serve lesbian Americans will be afforded nity. openly in the armed forces. “Don’t the same opportunities as any other For information, visit Ask, Don’t Tell” was first autho- American who wants to serve our www.eqca.org. rized in 1994, and since then, more than 13,500 service members have been discharged under the policy for revealing their sexual orienta-     tion, including more than 800 spe- cialists serving in counter intelli- We are a gence, medicine and translation. 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     4 May 20, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Officials Rally to Build Some New Faces Join Mid City West Council n Board Leaders Will Transit Projects Faster be Chosen at Meeting in June

BY AMY LYONS

he unofficial results of the Mid TCity West Community Council (MCWCC) Board of Directors election have been tallied. Nearly 400 voters turned out for the May 13 election at the Westside Jewish Community Center, a new polling place for the council. Though write- in votes have not yet been counted, MCWCC chair, Jeff Jacobberger, said he does not think those votes will have a significant impact on the official results, which will be available in the coming weeks. photo by Amy Lyons Jacobberger said this year’s Cary Brazeman (left) is one of the new members elected to the neigh- photo courtesy of Tyrone D. Washington, LA Mayor’s office turnout was higher than the turnout borhood council. He is pictured at a candidates forum in April with former ayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined Congresswoman Jane Harman for the prior election, which was council board chair, Andrew Lachman. (D-Venice) on Monday to raise support for the “30/10 Initiative”, M held two years ago. In past elec- which would accelerate transit construction projects such as the tions, Jacobberger said, the turnout year for half the board, but now to Jacobberger, were in the Small “Subway to the Sea” from 30 years to 10. A press conference was held was closer to 250 people. they are held every two years for Business category, where five can- at the Caltrans Century Regional Maintenance Station on Imperial Jacobberger attributed the spike in the full board, since the Los didates were vying for three seats. Highway, near the proposed Crenshaw/Green Line, one of the projects voting to a few new candidates who Angeles City Clerk has taken over The highest number of votes in the included in the 30/10 initiative. campaigned heavily. He also said election administration. category were cast for newcomer “With 30/10, we can build the rail connection to LAX and eleven elections used to be held twice a The biggest surprises, according other projects in ten years,” Villaraigosa said. “By building faster we See MCWCC page 21 can save money, improve air quality, reduce traffic, and efficiently transport people to LAX whether for travel or for their jobs at the region’s economic engine. It’s time to get people back to work by Letters to the Editor building a sustainable transit network.” like it. free, and had a crush on a counter Representatives of union, business and environmental groups par- Canterʼs is Tops Among I also agree with Pini Herman’s girl. But at least I always paid for ticipated in a rally following the press conference, including MoveLA, Local Delicatessens letter to the editor in the May 13 my popcorn and drinks. Well, the National Resources Defense Council, the American Jewish issue. The Beverly Press does a most of the time. Committee, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, the n regards to the review titled great job keeping us informed on Coalition for Clean Air and the Los Angeles Business Council. I“It’s a Bakery, It’s a the local news and issues, effec- Eddie Cress Restaurant…It’s Junior’s” in the tively supplementing the L.A. Sylmar May 13 issue, columnist Amy Times (which has lost touch with Lyons may favor the red velvet us). By the way, Pini Herman is a Workshop Offers Information cupcakes and turkey pastrami at famed demographer who person- Junior’s Deli, but for me, it’s easi- ally has contributed much to our About Lowering Utility Bills ly Canter’s Deli. community. Have an Opinion? Living in this community since tate Assemblymember Mike Division of Ratepayer Advocates; 1952, I have tried all the delis in George Epstein Sound Off! Feuer, 42nd District, and the the California LifeLine Telephone the area, as far west as Santa Detroit Street S The Park Labrea News and California Public Utilities Program; the Deaf and Disabled Monica and north into the Commission (CPUC) are holding a Telecommunications Program; the Valley. Judging from the crowds Beverly Press encourages our free workshop on Monday, May 24 L.A. Department of Water and whenever I go to Canter’s, lots of Fairfax Theatre is readers to submit Letters to to inform consumers about public Power; Southern California Edison; others must agree with me. I’ll Worth Saving the Editor via e-mail at: programs and services that will save AT&T and The Gas Company. match Canter’s pastries against [email protected]. them money on their utility bills. Speakers will discuss state and fed- Junior’s any time. In addition to egarding the article titled Letters must be signed by the The meeting will be held from erally mandated programs, energy great corned beef and pastrami on R“Historic Status of Theatre author. Readers may also 6:00 to 8:30pm at the National efficiency and conservation pro- rye sandwiches, Canter’s soups Considered on June 3” in the May submit comments for publi- Council of Jewish Women, Los grams, bill payment assistance have got to be the best. My 13 issue, there is still time to pre- cation as letters to editor via Angeles’ headquarters, 543 N. plans, and ways consumers can favorite is the vegetable beef, serve this invaluable monument. postings on the website at: Fairfax Ave. Representatives will be avoid scams and fraud. served piping hot with delicious I frankly confess that during my www.beverlypress.com, or present from the CPUC; the For information, visit www.assem- bagel chips; my ladyfriend prefers youth, thanks to an usher friend, I www.parklabreanews.com. 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any Los Angeles residents Mmay have to change the days they water their lawns under a pro- posal approved Tuesday by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (DWP) Board of Commissioners. The plan is designed to reduce pressure fluctuation in water mains, and came as a result of the numer- ous pipe ruptures that occurred since July last year. The plan would alter current water rationing restrictions, where residents are only allowed to water their lawns on Mondays and Thursdays for 15 minutes. Residents with odd-numbed addresses would continue to water on the current schedule, while resi- dents with even-numbered address- es would only be allowed to water photo by Edwin Folven A water main break on Fairfax Avenue last September was one of many photo by Richard Settle on Tuesdays and Fridays. est Hollywood Mayor Heilman presented a proclamation on An independent review conduct- that occurred after water rationing was implemented. WMonday to consultant Joan Satt for her work on environmental ed by scientists and experts from the programs in the city. Heilman and Satt were joined by Stephanie Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the resulted from fluctuations in pres- made to prevent water pressure fluc- Molen, deputy to State Senator Fran Pavley, 23rd District. The pro- University of Southern California sure caused by major water pipes tuation in the future, according to grams included the recent document and e-waste recycling held last and Caltech, among others, deter- known as “trunk lines” being shut Stephanie Interiano, a spokesperson weekend. mined the pipe breaks were the off to accommodate repairs to por- for the DWP. The new rationing result of fluctuations in pressure tions of the water system. While the plan will be subject to approval by caused by the water-rationing pro- DWP board has not officially said the Los Angeles City Council, and a gram. An internal DWP investiga- which theory is correct, members date to review the proposal has not Workshop Offers Information tion concluded that the ruptures agreed that changes needed to be yet been scheduled. About Lowering Utility Bills he California State Assembly alike, even when it comes to dis- Thas passed the Separation solving marriages,” Ma said. Equity Act — AB 2700 — which AB 2700 will amend the state’s Let us help you will create a consolidated form and family code, allowing couples who procedure to dissolve both a civil first registered as domestic partners marriage and domestic partnership. and who were legally married later navigate The bill, which was introduced by to dissolve both contracts through a Assemblymember Fiona Ma, 12th single, uniform procedure. The cur- District, and is co-sponsored by the rent system forces couples to go LGBT advocacy organization, through a separate process for each your way Equality California, and the partnership. Conference of California Bar “Currently, couples must navi- Associations. gate a confusing system that is espe- to a “AB 2700 brings us a step closer cially daunting for those who lack towards marriage equality by recog- legal representation,” said Geoff nizing that all marriages are treated Kors, executive director of EQCA. healthy future.

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BY EDWIN FOLVEN by its organizers, Peter Nichols and Fairfax High School. Joyce Paul Lerner, co-founders of the Kleifield, community representa- ore than 500 people cleaned Melrose Action Neighborhood tive and director of development at Mup trash, painted over graffiti Watch. Fairfax High School, said the stu- and made other improvements in “We have a popular neighbor- dents’ participation was part of an the Melrose Avenue shopping dis- hood, but sometimes there is trash effort at the school to get students trict on May 16 as part of a com- on the streets or graffiti,” Lerner more involved. munity-wide effort organized by said. “We did it once before in “One of the things we are doing the Melrose Action Neighborhood October of 2008, but we would like at Fairfax High is trying to make Watch. for it to be an annual event.” sure the students are aware that they The event ran from 10:00am to The project included members of are part of a much larger communi- 2:00pm on Melrose Avenue, the neighborhood watch, as well as ty, and that they have a responsibil- between La Brea and Fairfax the Melrose Avenue business com- ity to participate in that communi- Avenues, and participants fanned munity. Officers from the Los ty’s upkeep, ” Kleifield said. “We out along the street and in adjacent Angeles Police Department’s are actually a resource for improv- photo courtesy of Paul Lerner alleys to spruce up the area. The Wilshire Division also pitched in, ing things in the community. This Hundreds of volunteers cleaned up the Melrose Avenue shopping district event was considered a big success as did dozens of students from See Melrose page 22 during an event sponsored by the local neighborhood watch on May 23. Plummer Park Project Moves Forward

BY EDWIN FOLVEN

he West Hollywood City TCouncil on Monday certified the environmental impact report for the Plummer Park capital improve- ment project, clearing the way for the city to begin architectural plans that will guide the park’s transfor- mation. Plans call for major improve- ments, including renovating Fiesta Hall into a 99-seat, state-of-the-art performing arts facility; construc- tion of a 179-space subterranean parking garage at the park entrance near Santa Monica Boulevard; and the creation of 14,000 square feet of additional green space. Other com- ponents of the project include the demolition of the park’s Great Hall, and an expansion of the city-subsi- dized Plummer Park Preschool. There will also be gardens, path- ways, benches and tables installed throughout the park. Sam Baxter, director of Human Services for the City of West See WeHo Council page 22

 

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little confusing and rather con- trived? Yes, a little bit. So Robin Past History of Big-Hearted finds momentary peace in this life, but the country remains in peril under the rule of Richard’s evil Thief Revealed in ʻRobin Hoodʼ brother, King John (Oscar Isaac), whose henchman, Godfrey (Mark n the wake of the superhero Strong), is secretly working with Itrend, we have “Robin Hood”, On Screen France to bring down the nation. the original caped crusader, show- All the pieces are in place for WITH ing privileged England what a little “Robin Hood” to become a fran- financial reallocation can do for TIM POSADA chise. The latest adaptation of the the peasants. Sure, I fell in love classic hero finds a back-story with the campy “Robin Hood: rather than the usual Robin vs. the Prince of Thieves” starring Kevin Sherriff of Nottingham scenario Costner and Alan Rickman, but this A’Dayle (Alan Doyle) – find safe (who remains in the background). isn’t the story of a vigilante with a passage back to England—and This is the story about how Robin vendetta against the man. This is Robin takes on the identity of Sir became a war hero prior to his life the untold origin story of how that Robert Loxley (Douglas Hodge) to of robbing the rich to feed the poor. photo courtesy of Universal Pictures outlaw came to be. ensure their safety. Upon arrival in It’s an excuse to create a Feudal Robin Longstride (Russell England, Robin returns Sir Robert’s Russell Crowe stars in “Robin Hood”, the epic action-adventure about the European war movie and rewrite legendary figure whose exploits have endured in popular mythology. Crowe) is just an average archer in sword to his father, Sir Walter (Max history. King Richard’s army. But after the von Sydow), who asks him to Say goodbye to Robin as a fox, death of the Lionheart during battle impersonate his son, so Lady Mr. Waterworld, or his current Marion (Cate Blanchett) and in France, Robin and his merry men BBC television take; meet Russell feeding of the poor will come in sense in a Robin Hood film, but Loxley’s workers won’t find them- – Little John (Kevin Durand), Will Crowe, showing us how to a wield part two. we’ll make it work.” They’re half selves homeless after his death. A Scarlet (Scott Grimes), and Allan a bow, sword, and catchy rhetoric Connecting the dots is a bit of a right. to inspire a crowd. Coming off sev- challenge: a regime change, Like “Pirates of the Caribbean: eral roles as a desk worker, Crowe’s Robin’s new life, learning about his Dead Man’s Chest”, “Robin Hood” back in shape and ready to show off past, Tuck and the gang trying to fit bites off so much and gives us back his chiseled physique, redirecting in, a French invasion, a mild love narrative drivel that, while action that male gaze for the sake of the story, William Hurt as William packed and entertaining, leaves lit- very, very few females who proba- Marshal trying to expose a conspir- tle nourishment for the mind. By bly viewed this dude film. acy, the Sheriff of Nottingham the end, the story becomes so con- “Robin Hood” is basically (Matthew Macfadyen) making voluted that it’s hard to understand “Gladiator” in the 12th Century — saucy comments, and a bunch of how everyone got to the same loca- the reincarnation of Roman orphans stealing from the Loxely tion: coincidence, destiny, logic? General Maximus, ready to win pad — and it all ends in a beachside However, there’s little else to over the hearts of the people and battle. It’s clear where the film expect from a Ridley Scott film. A take down his second tyranny for wants to go (Robin Hood becoming master of such iconic works as the sake of democracy. But instead an outlaw) but the road there is real- “Alien” and “Blade Runner”, it of telling the story of a respected ly something else. I can almost hear seems like the cinema big wig is warrior-turned-outcast who must the screenwriters fleshing out the just bored. The value of his latest photo courtesy of Universal Pictures prove himself to the people, “Robin plot and subplots: “OK, so we want film doesn’t lie in the plotline but (L to R) Allan AʼDayle (Alan Doyle), Little John (Kevin Durand), Robin Hood” shows us why the country to do a Robin Hood film but I real- what could come next, setting up Longstride (Russel Crowe) and Will Scarlet (Scott Grimes) hunt their loves our hero and how he became ly wanted to have an epic war as the great characters who hopefully will prey in “Robin Hood”. a criminal. I’m sure the heists and climax. I realize that doesn’t make do more in the sequels. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 20, 2010 A Few Laughs Canʼt Save ʻSarah, Sarahʼ

heryl David plays one armadil- a Holiday Inn in China, where Clo of a Jewish Mother in Daniel Maggie (Cheryl David again) and Goldfarb’s “Sarah, Sarah”, racking Mad About Theater Arthur Grosberg (Bart Braverman, up plenty of laughs and some ner- no longer in drag) are picking up a vous shudders, maybe of recogni- just-adopted Chinese baby girl. tion, maybe of FOFI which is, as Why, or who they are, and their anyone in the serious dating game relationship to each other (they turn knows, Fear of Future In-Laws. It’s out to be father and daughter) is not enough for a young man or by Madeleine Shaner never fully explained, except they woman in a serious relationship to seem to be making up for some be wholly and completely in love; ancient wrongs. there’s always the possibility of Playwright Daniel Goldfarb has ending up with the MIL from hell. extraordinary fashion in such a rou- a grand bio with some decent plays There’s many a marriage that’s tine situation? But then, there’s not on it. Sadly, ‘Sarah, Sarah’ isn’t one foundered on the rocks on the way much that’s routine in Sarah of them. Director Howard to the Chupah, or Altar, depending Grosberg’s house, in Toronto in Teichman does his best with the on where you’re coming from. shapeless material but, unfortunate- When Rochelle Bloom (the lovely ly, there’s too great a hole in the photo courtesy of West Coast Jewish Theatre Robyn Cohen) pops in on Sarah Director Howard fabric. from left, Bart Braverman as Vincent, the cross-dressing Polish house- Grosberg, her fiancé’s mother, to Presented by West Coast Jewish keeper, Patrick J. Rafferty, Sarah's long-suffering son Artie, Robyn pay her respects, accompanied by a Teichman does Theatre at the Pico Playhouse. Cohen as Artie's innocent fiancee Rochelle Bloom and Cheryl David as bakery box of fresh blueberry buns, 10508 Pico Blvd. the conflicted matriarch, Sarah Grosberg. she’s ill prepared to enter the den of his best with the dragon. Little does she know the shapeless Sarah’s been primed all her adult life to protect her beloved son from material but, ghoulies and ghosties and things El Capitan Brings ʻPrince of Persiaʼ to Life that go bump in the night…and unfortunately, he new epic adventure predatory women. And Sarah “Prince of Persia: The knows a predatory woman when there’s too great T Sands of Time” will play at she meets one – Rochelle fits the a hole in Hollywood’s El Capitan pattern. Turns out she’s not from a Theatre from Friday, May 28 wealthy family, which is one of the the fabric. through Wednesday, June 16, requirements Sarah expects for her and the theatre will host an beloved son; there won’t be a big, exclusive exhibit of props fancy wedding, and Rochelle and costumes from the film. seems to know a whole lot more 1961. The housekeeper’s name is “For this special engage- about young Artie’s plans for his Vincent (Bart Braverman), and he’s ment, our guests will find future than Sarah does. It seems wearing a headwrap and a cotton themselves surrounded by he’s not studying accounting at the housedress, and suspenders that actual set pieces and props university, but philosophy. How hold his socks up on his skinny from the film,” said Lylle does anyone make a living from legs. His/her outfit is never Breier, senior vice president philosophy, especially with a wife explained to the bewildered of worldwide special events from a penniless family? In Sarah’s Rochelle, or to the audience, but for Walt Disney Studios personal philosophy, there’s only he’s much more of a mensch than Motion Pictures. one way to spell ‘kibosh’, and the rude Sarah and obviously a The film is an epic action- Sarah’s a longtime spelling cham- strange fixture in the peculiar photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises Inc. adventure set in the mystical pion. household. It all comes out in the lands of Persia. A rogue Jake Gyllenhaal stars in “Prince of Persia”. There’s something wrong with end, partially, when Artie (Patrick J. prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) this picture – it doesn’t meet expec- Rafferty) arrives home. reluctantly joins forces with a Sands of Time—a gift from the 9:45pm. Tickets can be pur- tations. Who behaves in such an Act Two, 40 years later, opens in mysterious princess (Gemma gods that can reverse time and chased at www.elcapitantick- Arterton), and together, they allow its possessor to rule the ets.com, or by calling race against dark forces to world. (800)DISNEY6. safeguard an ancient dagger Daily showtimes are 10:00am, The El Capitan, 6838 capable of releasing the 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm and Hollywood Blvd.

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Amgen Bike Tours Pedals Transgender Day Celebrated Accessories for Success into Downtown Los Angeles in Sacramento pproximately 100 leaders Afrom the transgender commu- nity and their allies gathered at the State Capitol on May 17 for the first-ever Transgender Advocacy Day. Presented by the Equality California Institute and the Transgender Law Center, partici- pants met with state legislators to discuss the need for good jobs and healthcare in the transgender com- photo courtesy of L.A. Live munity. Cyclists in stage seven will start the race at the Nokia Theatre. “Transgender Californians are twice as likely to earn wages below the federal poverty line compared to the state’s general population,” photo courtesy of Vince Bucci he Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Equality California executive The Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBS) T(Metro) is adding capacity on its subway lines on Saturday, director Geoff Kors. “We must act recently held its annual “Accessories for Success Spring Luncheon May 22 to offer more public transportation options for people swiftly in order to bring an end to and Fashion Show” at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Actress Shirley wishing to view the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. this economic disparity. In partner- MacLaine (left), joined honoree Laura Lizer, master of ceremonies ship with our state’s leadership, I Cyclist Lance Armstrong is participating in the event, which is Amber Valletta, and BBBS Guild president Sandy Bilson at the event. a Tour de France-style cycling road race held throughout am confident we can help ensure Lizer received the Excellence in Mentoring Award, and philanthropist California through May 23. Stage 7 of the race will be held in equal access to economic opportu- downtown Los Angeles on May 22. There are five Metro Rail nities for all Californians.” Joni Berry received the Sterling Award. BBBS is dedicated to stations within walking distance of the 10.5 mile race route. The Participants also discussed the empowering children who face economic, emotional and social chal- race will begin and end at L.A. Live, across from the Staples Data Inclusion Act, a bill intro- lenges through a variety of programs, including professionally-sup- Center. Metro will detour 57 bus lines along the race course duced by Assemblymember Ted ported, one-on-one mentoring with positive role models. For more beginning at 5:00am on May 22. W. Lieu, 53rd District, which is the information, visit www.BBBSLA.org. For information on the Amgen Tour of California visit first legislation in the nation to www.amgentourofcalifornia.com. For information on using require the state to add questions Metro, call (800) COMMUTE, or visit www.metro.net. about sexual orientation, gender identity and domestic partnership status in the voluntary demograph- ic section of California’s govern- Putting One Foot in Front ment forms. The law would enable All Divorces Equal Under New Law the state to gather data about the of The Other for Safety LGBT community’s use of public he California State Assembly especially daunting for those who services. public safety walk will Participants will gather at has passed the Separation lack legal representation,” said T “One reason transgender bring together police and Marie Callender’s restaurant, Equity Act — AB 2700 — which Geoff Kors, executive director of A Californians are overlooked in residents in the Miracle Mile on 5773 Wilshire Blvd., at 6:00pm will create a consolidated form EQCA. “Since the State of state programming is that we are Tuesday, May 25. for a meet and greet with neigh- and procedure to dissolve both a California treats the relationships not counted in the U.S. Census and An annual event, the public bors and other participants. of same-sex couples differently, other population surveys,” said safety walk is sponsored by Mid Walkers will depart at we need this legislation to prevent Masen Davis, executive director of City West Community Council 7:00pm, heading east on couples from having to jump “AB 2700 the Transgender Law Center. (MCWCC) and is designed to Wilshire Boulevard, led by offi- through bureaucratic hoops until “With the Data Inclusion Act, the reduce crime, improve quality of cers of the LAPD’s Wilshire we restore a system of fairness brings us a state can ensure that transgender life, and increase communica- Division. and equality.” Californians receive the services tion between the LAPD, local The loop course will end at step closer For information, and support we need to thrive.” businesses, and neighborhood Marie Callender’s at 8:00pm. visit www.eqca.org. towards mar- For information, visit residents. Call (323)251-6450. riage equality www.eqcai.org. by recognizing that all mar- riages are   treated alike.” -Assemblymember Fiona Ma         civil marriage and domestic part- nership. The bill, which was introduced    by Assemblymember Fiona Ma, 12th District, is co-sponsored by the LGBT advocacy organiza- tion, Equality California, and the Conference of California Bar Associations. “AB 2700 brings us a step closer towards marriage equality by recognizing that all marriages are treated alike, even when it comes to dissolving marriages,” Ma said. AB 2700 will amend the state’s family code, allowing couples who first registered as domestic partners and who were legally married later to dissolve both contracts through a single, uniform procedure. The current system forces couples to go through a separate process for each partnership. “Currently, couples must nav- igate a confusing system that is Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 20, 2010

Music Legends Rock Water Use Down in West Hollywood he West Basin Municipal ous water supply challenges that West Basin board president Gloria TWater District, which serves will have an effect on southern D. Gray said. “West Basin is tak- the city of West Hollywood, has ing a comprehensive approach to the Skirball for Students announced that water use was “West Basin is resolving some of these compli- down 13 percent last year, but cated issues by investing in con- there is still a need for more con- taking a servation and diverse water sup- servation. comprehensive plies and focusing on local control Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of our water.” has called for a 20 percent reduc- approach to The West Basin District’s Water tion in water use by 2020. Water Reliability 2020 program will supply allocations from the State resolving some reduce its dependence on import- Water Project are still only 40 per- of these ed water from 66 percent to 33 cent of normal levels. Three years percent by the year 2020 through of drought and tough environmen- complicated doubling its conservation efforts, tal restrictions are impacting the issues.” doubling the use of recycled amount of water allocated to water, and adding desalinated Southern California, and major - Gloria D. Gray, West Basin ocean-water to its water supply. water storage reservoirs remain Board President For more information about the low. program, visit the web site at “We’re still experiencing seri- California for the long-term,” www.westbasin.org.

Artists Win Accolades for Asian Heritage Posters

photo courtesy of Jerry Brown he winners of the City of Los Lorne Street Elementary School- of Our Lady of the Valley Parish Music icons David Crosby, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash per- TAngeles’ “2010 Asian and Math/Science Magnet; Crystal School; Jennifer Sung, of the formed on May 12 at the Skirball Cultural Center during a benefit Pacific Islander American Mattson, of the Boys & Girls Koreatown Youth & Community held by the Success Through the Arts Foundation and ICEF Public Heritage Month Poster Club of the Antelope Valley; Center; Odalys Rodriguez, of the Schools. The event raised approximately $500,000 for inner city Competition” were announced Philip Yean, of the Hobart Boys & Girls Club of San charter schools. Other performers included actor Eric Idle, of “Monty on Tuesday. Boulevard School; and Ellie Fernando Valley; and Nam Hyuk Python”, actor Don Cheadle, and musicians Ben Harper and Kebʼ The competition included stu- Kim, of St. Basil Korean School. Woo, of Berendo Middle School. Moʼ. Browne, a long time advocate for quality education, was also dents from kindergarten through The 9th-10th Grade winners honored at the event for his commitment to public schools. high school, and encouraged were Michelle Pang, of Cerritos them to explore Asian and “In the spirit of High School; Jeyraan Treati Pacific Islander American histo- Yazdani, of Marymount High ry and express themselves cre- Los Angeles’ School; Leslie Garcia, of Venice atively. More than 250 entries rich diversity, High School; and Jane A. Choi, Landlords Canʼt Request Declawing were submitted, and Mayor of Grover Cleveland High Antonio Villaraigosa presented this year’s School. he State Assembly has to tenants with declawed or devo- awards to the students selected poster The 11th-12th grade winners Tapproved a motion that makes calized animals, or advertise in a as winners. were Lily Eap Ung, of Abraham it illegal for a landlord to require manner designed to discourage The three kindergarten win- competition Lincoln High School; Nicole cat declawing or devocalization as ners included Raelynn B. winners reflect Kim, of the San Fernando Valley a condition of tenancy. “Declawing and Aguilar, of Elysian Heights Academy, Northridge; Chryz The bill, AB 2743, was authored Elementary School; Nyla the intercultural Ortega, from Van Nuys High by Assemblymember Pedro Nava, devocalization are Thomas, of the Boys & Girls appreciation of School; Jessica Qiu, of 35th District, and passed the permanent, Club of the Antelope Valley; and Marymount High School; Assembly by a vote of 63-7. Ximena Gaytan, of Elysian the Asian and Deborah Choi, from Fairfax “Declawing and devocalization are complex Heights Elementary School. Pacific Islander High School; and Kanyarat permanent, complex surgeries that surgeries.” The winners for 2nd-3rd Konsue, of Daniel Pearl Magnet can have unintended consequences grade category included Eunice community.” High School. for property managers, physical Lee, of Wilshire Park “In the spirit of Los Angeles’ - Assemblymember Pedro complications for animals, and Elementary School; Ashley Yiu, - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa rich diversity, this year’s poster emotional and financial conse- Nava of Southlands Christian School; competition winners reflect the quences for pet owners,” Nava and Ashley Chong, of St. Basil intercultural appreciation of the said. “It is unconscionable that Korean School. The 4th-5th In the 6th-8th grade category, the Asian and Pacific Islander com- landlords throughout California applicants with animals that have grade winners were Min Kim, of winners were Shannen Escote, munity,” Villaraigosa said. have been requiring these proce- not been declawed or devocalized. dures for prospective tenants.” Eight local governments have AB 2743 will impose a civil fine of recently banned the practice of cat $2,500 for landlords found guilty declawing, including Los Angeles, of requiring declawing or devocal- West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bar Honors ization. Landlords will also not be Berkeley, Burbank, Culver City, able to give preferential treatment San Francisco and Santa Monica. Veteran Attorney he Los Angeles County Bar TAssociation is honoring veter- an trial attorney Alan Jackson as Summer School Hits the Internet “Prosecutor of the Year” during a ceremony on Thursday, May 20. he Los Angeles Unified about acceleration and success.” “The District Attorney’s Office has TSchool District (LAUSD) A dozen classes will be offered a long-standing tradition of prose- will offer summer school classes specifically for high school stu- cutorial excellence,” Los Angeles online for the first time this year. dents including geometry, alge- County District Attorney Steve The Virtual Academy will be bra I, 9th-grade English, 10th- Cooley said. “I congratulate Alan offered through LAUSD’s City grade English, world history and for this prestigious distinction. He of Angeles School in a six-week U.S. history. Interested students is an accomplished prosecutor who program running from July 7 to may enroll with their regular has secured convictions in some of August 17. school counselor. the county’s most complex, high- The program is for high school Students will be required to profile cases.” students who need to make up meet with a teacher for an orien- Other award recipients include Los classes required for graduation. tation during the first and last Angeles Superior Court judge “It is time for us to catch up to week of summer school. Most of William R. Pounders; Justice our students in terms of technol- the instruction will occur online, Carlos R. Moreno, associate justice ogy use,” LAUSD Chief and students are expected to reg- of the California Supreme Court; Academic Officer Judy Elliott ularly maintain communication and defense attorney Richard A. said. “We provide online profes- with their teachers. Hutton, of Hutton & Wilson. sional development for our In the fall, the LAUSD is plan- Jackson has prosecuted more than employees in order to provide ning a Virtual High School pro- 50 felony cases during his 15-years more opportunity and access to gram with classes for grades 9- with the District Attorney’s Office, training. Now we offer the same 12, and a dedicated online staff. nearly half of which have been to our students, an opportunity to For more information, call murder cases. recoup credits online while tak- (213)745-1100. Jackson is currently assistant ing other classes in person. It’s head deputy of the Major Crimes Division. 12 May 20, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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The With a lifestyle and cycling fair new happy hour menu includes Dining Road Trip under the oaks, “Taste of the Tour” appetizers all evening and a selec- will have something for the entire tion of refreshing cocktails for just une is a good time for foodies to ince 1941, Marconda’s Meats has been attracting customers to the family. Participating restaurants $7 each. With a patio perfect for an Jhead up north. “Dine About SOriginal Farmers Market, especially those looking for high quali- include Stone Fire Grill, Saddle afternoon of relaxing, Wolfgang’s Town San Francisco” will be held ty meats and top-notch customer service. A family-owned business, Peak Lodge, Westlake Village Inn, Steakhouse is the perfect hot June 1-15 and more than 100 the full-service, old-school butcher shop tantalizes shoppers with a Firenze Osteria, Four Seasons weather evening destination. restaurants will participate. With a glass case full of gorgeous steaks, ground beef, lamb chops, and deli Westlake Village, Brooks, The Appetizers include tuna tartar, lob- launch party on May 26 at 6:00pm meats. Counter and The Sidecar. ster sliders, oysters on the half shell at Westfield San Francisco Centre, Owner Lou DeRosa attributes the success of Marconda’s to a com- For the Los Angeles leg of and burger sliders. Happy Hour is the event promises great cuisine at bination of personalized customer service and high quality meat prod- Amgen, each rider will leave L.A. available Monday-Friday, with $7 great prices. The twice-yearly pro- ucts. Their beef is Piedmontese, a type of cattle from the region of Live and complete two laps of the cocktails from 4:00pm-7:000pm motion provides a “culinary stimu- Piedmont in northwest Italy, grass-fed on ranches in Montana and 10.5-mile circuit around downtown and $7 appetizers all evening. 445 lus package” for both locals and Nebraska. 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The complete “We are here to custom cut, special cut and we’ll even age things if restaurant list is located that’s what the customer wants,” DeRosa said. he fifth annual L.A. WineFest atwww.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/din If you’re more in the mood for chicken, head to Puritan Poultry, n exciting celebration of Twill return to Raleigh Studios eabouttown. Call (415)391-2000. another Original Farmers Market mainstay also owned by DeRosa. Aauthentic Thai cuisine and cul- in Hollywood on Saturday and The Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St.; (323)938-5131. ture are planned for Memorial Day Sunday, June 5 and 6, and the orga- weekend at Four Seasons Hotel nizers are ramping up by adding Lunch at Off Vine Westlake Village. The festivities new events and attractions this culminate with the third annual year. In addition to the hundreds of ff Vine just launched a soup Thai Festival dinner on Saturday, world-class wines from 14 coun- Oand sandwich menu that’s a May 29. Guest Chef Srichan Pitak tries, this year’s festival will bargain. Choose from a savory from the Thai Cooking School at include small plates prepared by selection of sandwiches served Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai food trucks and local restaurants with a cup of homemade soup of presents a special menu for dinner including La Piazza, Tsunami the day and chips for $10, Monday- in the restaurant, ONYX May 26- Sushi, Must Bar, and Lola’s Friday. There’s a wide variety of 30, and co-hosts Wellness Kitchen Restaurant. Plates start at just $2. options, so don’t miss out. 6263 cooking classes on May 27 and Also new this year is an absinthe Leland Way; (323)962-1900. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 May 20, 2010

seated near you is almost inevitable and comparing notes on what to Truly Tasty Thai: order enhances the dining experi- ence. On a recent Saturday night, it seemed like almost every table in the house ordered the steamed mus- Jitlada sels. Looking around the room, large plates packed with silvery BY AMY LYONS friendly atmosphere of the room, shells were ubiquitous. Joining the where large tables accommodating fun, we ordered a plate of the pop- parties of eight are usually filled to ular starter. These fresh New here’s a reason for the scarcity Zealand green mussels, which are Tof Saturday evening parking at steamed with lemon grass and mint a tiny strip mall on Sunset It’s the kind of leaves, served with chili and garlic Boulevard a few blocks west of sauce, were a flavorful start to an Normandie Avenue in Hollywood. place where evening full of spicy delights. The Jitlada Thai restaurant is a huge striking up a perfect way to wash them down is attraction in this part of town. with a Singha beer or Thai iced tea. Southern Thai is the specialty conversation After filling a plate with empty photo by Amy Lyons here and the four-page menu of shells, we moved on to the papaya The shrimp curry is simply succulent. Southern specialties has so much to with the people mae chan, a mingling of sticky rice, offer, you’ll want to plan a bit of papaya salad and pork jerky. The needs rice and beer to cut the kick. take that kind of culinary heat, but extra time for perusing the copious seated near you kick of the papaya salad was tem- And we didn’t even come close there are some who supposedly list of exceedingly spicy dishes. is almost pered by the rice, and the pork gave to ordering the spiciest of dishes on visit here just to feel the dish’s burn. There are also plenty of noodle it that satisfying protein punch. the menu, the offerings in the back On the cooler side, the standard dishes, seafood offerings, curries inevitable. Moving on to entrees, I went of the vast book that have made mango sticky rice tastes like some- and stir-frys that appeal to those with a shrimp curry, a thick, yellow Jitlada legendary amongst Thai thing special at Jitlada. who prefer things a little less spicy. sauce packed with shrimp, mush- food lovers seeking authentic Be prepared to fight for parking, Authenticity is king here and sever- the brim, with customers at two-top rooms, carrots and other veggies. It Southern fare in Hollywood. The wait for a table and deal with semi- al mindful visits could turn the and four-top tables sharing the was simply delicious, each bite kua kling phat tha lung, a brown slow service. It’s all worth it for average pad Thai fan into an expert smallish space in happy harmony. brimming with aromatic goodness. curry, has a reputation for being one great Thai food at great prices. on food from the Southern region It’s the kind of place where striking We also tried the Khrua Gling, a of the spiciest dishes in the neigh- 5233 West Sunset Blvd.; of Thailand. It all starts with the up a conversation with the people dry beef curry, which definitely borhood. I wasn’t brave enough to (323)663-3104.

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May 12 Gunman Holds Up Doughnut Shop POLICE BLOTTER At 7:00pm, an unknown Caucasian male burglar stole miscellaneous was injured during the incident. items from a market in the 1200 he Los Angeles Police block of La Brea and fled in a vehi- TDepartment is searching for a The gunman is described as an The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station cle. man who robbed a doughnut store African-American male. He between May 6 and May 13, 2010. If you are a victim of a crime, here are the at gunpoint on May 4 in the Mid- stands about six-feet tall and telephone numbers of local law enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police May 13 City area. weighs 220 pounds. He was last Department, Wilshire Division (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s At 1:45am, a man walked into seen wearing a black hooded Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. As he approached a business in a shop located in the 1700 block sweatshirt, blue jean pants and Monica, two male suspects were the 7400 block of Santa Monica, a of Western Avenue. The man was black shoes. He was also wearing WEST HOLLYWOOD arrested for possession of stolen man was forcibly robbed by an carrying a “tec-9” type gun, and black gloves. PROPERTY CRIME property and other charges at unknown African-American male confronted a male employee, Images taken by security cam- 4:35pm. suspect who took the victimʼs demanding money. The suspect eras during the robbery are avail- May 6 iPhone, valued at $600, from his took the money from the cash able at www.lapdonline.org. May 8 vehicle and about $11 cash and Anyone with information fled on foot at 12:05am. register and ordered the employee At 3:30pm, an unknown thief stole down to the ground. The robber regarding this crime is urged to At 7:00am, a victim reported that an unattended $2,000 laptop com- During the week, following six sep- escaped on foot with an undis- call Olympic Division robbery puter from atop an office desk in a an African-American male house closed amount of cash. No one detectives at (213)382-9460. guest had stolen about $440 in arate traffic collisions, six drivers business in the 9200 block of were arrested for driving under the Sunset. cash before fleeing the residence in the 1200 block of Hayworth influence of alcohol. May 7 An unknown burglar entered a During the week, seven suspects were arrested for theft or burglary LAPD Honors Fallen Officer Campbell A man reported 1:00am that an garage in the 8600 block of Westknoll at 5:35pm and stole a after being observed shoplifting unknown burglar entered his resi- from local retail stores and mar- dence in the 1100 block of Gardner racing style bicycle, valued at with Trophy at Highland Games $2,000. kets. and stole a laptop computer, mini t the May 2010 Scottish that if he did not, Campbell would camcorder and a digital camera, all During the week, three vehicles valued at about $1,850. May 9 AHighland Games, the Los be killed. Both officers were kid- were burglarized by unknown sus- Angeles Police Protective League napped, with Campbell driving at pects. Total estimate of damage gunpoint. During the night, an unknown bur- 1:00 am, 8400 block of Holloway. and articles taken was $1,700. (LAPPL) and the Los Angeles glar entered a business office in At 1:00am, a man reported that his Police Emerald Society Pipe and The officers were taken to a the 8600 block of Melrose and watch, valued at $350, had been During the week, two vehicles Drum Band will resurrect a trophy deserted onion field near stole a laptop computer, valued at stolen by an unknown thief from were stolen by unknown thieves. to honor LAPD Officer Ian James Bakersfield, where Powell cold- $500, from the top of a front desk. the center console of his vehicle, Campbell, who was kidnapped bloodedly executed Campbell. which had been parked by a valet During the week, three reported during a traffic stop in Hollywood Hettinger managed to escape. At 9:50am, an unknown bicyclist at a hotel in the 8400 block of stolen vehicles were recovered Both Powell and Smith were Holloway. and murdered near Bakersfield. snatched a bag from the shoulder and the owners notified. The crime was chronicled in arrested within 24 hours of the mur- of a man walking on the sidewalk Joseph Wambaugh’s best-selling der; Smith died in prison in 2007 in the 900 block of Spaulding and May 11 During the week, seventeen vehi- rode away. The bag contained two novel, The Onion Field. and Powell was denied parole for cles were impounded for thirty the 11th time in January. iPads valued at about $1,500. During the day, an unknown thief days since they were being driven entered an apartment in the 8500 by an unlicensed driver or a person As a tribute to Campbell, who Following a stop for a vehicle code block of Westknoll and stole cloth- with a suspended or revoked As a tribute to played the bagpipes as a hobby, the violation in the 8300 block of Santa ing valued at about $100. license. Los Angeles Police Department Campbell, who played bagpipes for the first time at played the his funeral. Since then, bagpipes have been played at every line-of- Armed Bandit Man Robs Bel Air Convenience Store bagpipes as a duty death of a Los Angeles police hobby, the LAPD officer. he Los Angeles Police contusion during the incident. In 1965, the Los Angeles Police Robs Check TDepartment is asking for the The gunman is described as a played bagpipes and Fire Protective League spon- public’s help in identifying and clean-shaven African-American for the first time sored the Ian Campbell Memorial Cashing Store locating a man who robbed a con- male with dark complexion. He Trophy at the Scottish Highland venience store at gunpoint on stands about five-feet-eight-inch- at his funeral. Games, awarded to the best aggre- gate piper in the novice catego- n armed bandit robbed a check March 19, 2010, in Bel Air. es tall and weighs around 200 ry. The trophy was awarded annu- cashing store in the Midtown At 11:20pm a man walked into pounds. He was last seen wearing A On March 9, 1963, Officer Ian ally until the 1970s, when the tradi- area on April 21. a Union 76 gas station located in a white baseball cap with the Campbell and his partner, Officer tion was dropped for unknown rea- Los Angeles Police Department the LAPD’s West Los Angeles Raiders logo on front, black jack- Karl Hettinger, assigned to sons. investigators say a man wearing a Area. Hollywood Division, stopped a sus- This year marks the first time in black ski mask and black gloves The man was carrying a hand- picious car occupied by Gregory over 40 years that the trophy will be walked into the PLS Loan Store at gun, and confronted a male The clerk Powell and Jimmy Lee Smith. awarded. 1570 South Western Ave just before employee, demanding money. opened the Campbell and Hettinger did not The competition will be held on 2:00pm. Once inside, the suspect The suspect took the money from know that Powell and Smith were Saturday, May 29, at the Scottish pulled out a handgun and demand- the cash register and ordered the cash box and both armed and looking for a liquor Highland Games, Orange County ed money from the store clerks. employee to open the cashbox in store to rob. As Campbell Fairgrounds, in Costa Mesa. After the employees handed over the counter area. the suspect The clerk opened the cash box struck the approached the car, Powell took For more information on the and the suspect struck the clerk in him hostage. Hettinger was forced event, visit After the the back of the head with his clerk in the to surrender his gun under threat www.LAPD.com/events. handgun. back of the employees The suspect took the money handed over the from the cashbox and ordered the head with his Hit and Run Leaves Victim in K-town employee to open the safe. The handgun. money, the sus- clerk pointed to the sign on the n May 17, at 11:30pm, a fatal fatal, and the driver failed to stop wall, which indicated that Ohit-and run traffic incident and render aid as required by law. pect escaped on cashiers do not have the combina- occurred in the Koreatown area The victim was identified by a a bicycle with tion to the safe. The suspect then et, dark blue pants and dark shoes. when a pedestrian was struck by a coroner’s investigator; however, grabbed a plastic bag from the Surveillance video of the sus- vehicle while walking on Olympic her identity will not be released an undisclosed counter and removed four boxes pect is available at Boulevard. until her family has been notified. amount of cash. of Swisher Sweet Blunts. He put .www.lapdtv.org. The suspect, who was driving an Anyone who may have addition- them in the plastic bag. Anyone with information unknown white sedan traveling al information about this hit-and- The robber escaped on foot regarding this crime is urged to westbound on Olympic Boulevard run collision is urged to contact the money, the suspect escaped on a with an undisclosed amount of call West Los Angeles Division hit a 61-year-old African-American West Traffic Division, Detective bicycle with an undisclosed amount cash and property. The clerk robbery detectives at 310-444- female pedestrian and continued Stephanie Banks at (213) 473- of cash. No one was injured during received a minor laceration and 1529. driving. The impact proved to be 0227. the incident. The suspect is described as an African-American male between 25 and 30 years old, six-feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. He was last TÇwÜxã YÜ|xwÅtÇ    seen wearing a gray, hooded shirt, Attorney at Law blue jean pants and white shoes. 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LaBonge Celebrates the 75th Performances Honor Merce Cunningham Dance Company lorya Kaufman Presents Dance Anniversary of Griffith Observatory Gat the Music Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), and Dance Camera West present a series of events in May and June honoring the Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC). The events include “Merce on Film”, a screening being held on Sunday, May 23 at 6:30pm at MOCA Grand Avenue; an art dis- cussion titled “The Legacy of Merce” being held on June 3 from 6:30 to 7:30pm at MOCA Grand Avenue; and three performances by the MCDC on June 4-6 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Cunningham was a leader of the American avant-garde dance

photo courtesy of Anthony Cook/Griffith Observatory movement, and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, 4th District, and Dr. is considered E.C. Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory, joined members of the public on May 14 for a ceremony celebrating the 75th anniver- one of the most sary of the observatory. important The facility is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and is the most visited public observatory in choreographers the country. The ceremony included a release of balloons from the of modern telescope domes, and the unveiling of an architectural model of the times. observatory.

Cunningham was a leader of the Petersen Features ʻGoodʼ and ʻBadʼ Cars American avant-garde dance move- photo courtesy of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance ment, and is considered one of the A series of events and performances in May and June will honor the late he Petersen Automotive films, “Iron Man 2”, “the Green most important choreographers of Merce Cunningham. TMuseum is holding an exhibit Hornet”, “Die Another Day”, “The modern times. Following titled “Good Guys, Bad Guys, Hot Thomas Crowne Affair” and “The Cunningham’s death last July, the Cars” running through August 1. Great Race”. The exhibit also MCDC began preparations for a tions of Cunningham and artists “Family Movement” dance work- The exhibit includes an array of includes the Pontiac Trans Am used two-year world tour celebrating his Robert Rauschenberg, Charles shop on June 10. vehicles driven by crime fighters in the new FOX action-comedy creativity. Atlas and John Cage. “The Legacy MOCA Grand Avenue is located and villains in television programs series, “The Good Guys”. The performances at the Disney of Merce” features a discussion at 250 South Grand Ave. For infor- and film, including the cars from The Petersen Automotive Concert Hall include the world pre- between dance writer and producer mation, call (213)621-1745; or visit “The Dukes of Hazzard”, Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire miere of Cunningham’s Bonnie Brooks and Trevor Carlson, www.moca.org. The Walt Disney “Magnum P.I.”, the original Blvd. For information, call “Roaratorio”. “Merce on Film” will executive director of the Concert Hall is located at 111 South “Batman” television series, the (323)930-CARS, or visit feature screenings of three short Cunningham Dance Foundation. In Grand Ave. For information, visit “Batman” and “Batman Returns” www.petersen.org. films highlighting the collabora- addition, MOCA will host a www.musiccenter.org.

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Council. 10DM914 16 May 20, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CAFAM Hosts ʻExtreme Basket Makingʼ Artwork

he Craft and Folk Art Museum T(CAFAM) presents concurrent exhibits titled “Salvaged: Aaron Kramer and the Secret Life of Objects” and “Some Assembly Required: Race, Gender and Globalization” running from Sunday, May 23 through September Frank Lloyd Wright Breaks 12. “Salvaged”, which is Kramer’s first solo exhibit, features works the Ground at Barnsdall Park artist has created using found objects. Kramer lives by the philos- ophy, “trash is the failure of imagi- nation,” and he uses items such as discarded coffee stirrers for intri-

“While I use nontraditional materials, my work is still rooted in a fine craft tradition, I sometimes like to think of it as ‘extreme basket making’.”

--Aaron Kramer photo courtesy of CAFAM Aaron Kramerʼs “Catching Prosperity” is one of the pieces that will dis- cate chandeliers, and wine corks for played at the Craft and Folk Art Museum. functional furniture. Kramer’s works are intended as a way to Howard, Lucien Kubo, Willie inspire recycling and the reuse of and features works by 17 artists Little, Douglas McClellan, Amalia materials to sustain the planet. using the medium of assemblage. Mesa-Bains, Monty Monty, “While I use nontraditional mate- The artists combine found and dis- Dominique Moody, Susan Tibbles, rials, my work is still rooted in a carded items, and man-made or nat- Flo Oy Wong, and Maggie Yee. fine craft tradition,” Kramer said. “I ural materials, to convey diverse Opening receptions for both sometimes like to think of it as perspectives influenced by culture, exhibits will be held on May 22 ‘extreme basket making’.” race, gender and religion. The par- beginning at 6:00pm CAFAM is “Some Assembly Required” ticipating artists include Betye Saar, The photo on the cover of the May 13, 1954 issue of the Park located at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. For explores how globalization impacts Alison Saar, Adia Millett, Kim Labrea News showed a groundbreaking ceremony for a temporary information, call (323)937-4230, or an individual’s personal identity, Boekbinder, Gaza Bowen, Len art gallery at Barnsdall Park in Hollywood. The gallery was to house Davis, Elizabeth Dorbad, Mildred visit www.cafam.org. an exhibit by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright (center), who was joined by his grandson, Eric Wright (left), and the contractor who was building the gallery, Park La Brea resident Morris Pynoos. The exhibit was titled “Sixty Years of Living Architecture” and featured ʻThe Marble drawings, models and photographs by Wright. The temporary gallery was replaced by a permanent structure approximately 15 Challengeʼ Helps years later, which now houses the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. Wrightʼs legacy can still be found in Barnsdall Park at the Hollyhock House, which Wright designed for Pennsylvania oil Prepare Response heiress, Aline Barnsdall. The Hollyhock House, which is open to the public, also features furniture designed by Wright. For information, to Terror Attack call (323)644-6269, or visit www.hollyhockhouse.net. ayor Antonio Villaraigosa and MLos Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck joined representatives of the FBI Reiner Honored with ʻGypsy Awardʼ and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies on May 18 for an emergency response opera- tion titled “The Marble Challenge”. The operation prepares officials for a terrorist attack, and is held under the pretense that an impro- vised nuclear device has been deto- nated in a major Midwestern U.S. city, and intelligence has deter- mined that a second device has been planted in Los Angeles. The offi- cials worked together to identify and deactivate the second nuclear device. “In this region, we are proud that agencies and officials work together on a daily basis to prevent man- made crises and prepare for natural disasters,” Villaraigosa said. “This photo courtesy of Nathan Sternfeld collaboration and cooperation rep- The Professional Dancers Society (PDS) presented its annual resent government at its best. We Gypsy Award on May 16 to entertainment icon Carl Reiner (second understand that public safety is our from right), during a luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Reiner was number one priority, and we’ll joined at the event by Joni Crosby (left), actress Betty White, Norm never waver in the effort to protect Crosby and Joni Berry Smith. A special posthumous tribute was our residents from either man-made given to actress and dancer, Vera Ellen. Both Reiner and Ellen were or natural disasters.” honored for long careers in theatre, film and television. For informa- The Marble Challenge was initi- ated by the Obama Administration, tion, visit www.professionaldancerssociety.org. with the FBI as the lead agency. answers on page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 20, 2010 SPRING MAINTENANCE SPECIALS Come in for a FREEFREEToyota Only 27 Pt Vehicle Inspection Weʼll also Check & Adjust Tire Pressure, Top Off Most Fluid Levels & Give you a FREE Car Wash! TWO SERVICE DRIVES TO SERVE YOU! MINOR Service INTERMEDIATE Service MAJOR Service 5,000 • 10,000 • 20,000 • 25,000 Miles 15,000 • 45,000 • 75,000 • 105,000 Miles 5,000 • 10,000 • 20,000 • 25,000 Miles Recommended Every 5,000 Miles or 6 Months, Whichever Comes First Recommended Every 15,000 Miles or 12 Months, Whichever Comes First Recommended Every 30,000 Miles or 24 Months, Whichever Comes SAVE SAVE SAVE $5 OFF $10 OFF $15 OFF OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE

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ust 27 miles northwest of Denver is the mountain Jcommunity of Boulder. Listed as one of the top 10 best places to live, the town is home to the University of Colorado and a thriving business commu- nity.

Boulder was founded in 1858 at Red Rocks by gold prospec- tors looking for fortune. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, the town drew many new residents near the mining camps and com- petition for land was intense. Once the gold rush subsided, things slowed down in the mountain town, and the city photo courtesy of Hotel Boulderado council proposed building a first The Hotel Boulderado debuted on New Year’s Day in 1909. This photo class hotel that would draw depicts the exterior of the hotel which remains remarkable similar to this tourists to the area. day. The hotel was designated a Boulder city landmark in 1977 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. On New Year’s Day in 1909, the Hotel Boulderado opened, ed over the years, yet still fea- offering rooms for $1-$2.50 per ture quaint tributes to the past If you’re more in the mood for night. The rooms were fitted with small calico print bed a casual lunch or a drink at with light fixtures that ran on quilts and antique sconces on happy hour, the Corner Bar is both natural gas and electricity, the walls. not to be missed. The quaint and the furnace was stoked 24 lounge caters not only to hotel hours a day to insure the guests History abounds at this turn of guests, but is quite popular had hot water, and a warm the century hotel, complete with among the Boulder locals. room. tales of ghost stories. In fact, the Located at the corner of Spruce hotel has its own historian, and 13th Streets, the chef is Designed by William Redding Silvia Pettern, who published a turning out some signature dish- es like the salmon sandwich photo courtesy of Hotel Boulderado with red onion marmalade and The lobby at the Hotel Boulderado features a glass canopy which was the Boulderado clam chowder. replicated back to the original - an intricate process that took several Even though it was late April years, with final completion in 2004. when we visited, there was still a chill in the air and this soup was just what we needed to city. It may be Colorado, but ty-minute drive from Denver, warm up after a day of browsing the sun shines 300 days a year, you can take in a Colorado the many shops in town. There according to the Colorado Rockies baseball game and be is much to choose from on the Climate Center. That means the back at the hotel in time for a menu, but let’s be serious, many great outdoors is where many nightcap at the Corner Bar. 2010 patrons come for the martinis – tourists and local spend their looks to be a banner year for the and why not? They’re hand days. Hiking, biking, golf and club and they are aggressively shaken and generously poured. skiing are just a few of the selling tickets. In fact, their If you prefer, there are several attractions. The slopes were not pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, just small batch brews on tap. an option while we were there, threw a no-hitter against the Whatever your pleasure, even but skiing can be enjoyed many braves just a few weeks ago. photo courtesy of Hotel Boulderado perfectly steamed lattes – the times through June. For golf, Fine dining at the Hotel Boulderado is offered at Q’s. where high quali- Corner Bar aims to please. there are six resorts near The city of Boulder has an ty cuisine is served in a historic dining room. The strudy white columns Boulder and the hotel is happy active convention and visitors and tiled floors show a glimpse into the past, while the chef and his team I mentioned the shopping in to arrange tees times. bureau. look to the future with innovative dishes. downtown Boulder, but there is plenty to do in and around the And since you’re only a thir- For more information about the city, visit their website at & Son, the hotel is a combina- book detailing the sightings of www.bouldercoloradousa.com. tion of Italian Renaissance style the friendly ghosts “Legend of a with Spanish Revival features. Landmark”. As for the Boulderado Hotel, The lobby features a replica While many features of the it’s charm and authenticity com- glass canopy ceiling – the origi- original hotel remain, the plements a trip to the outdoorsy, nal was regrettable damaged restaurant, Q’s, reflects the style mountain town where “every after a heavy snow in 1959 and and dining desired by the savvi- guest may expect the best and was replaced with plexiglass. est of diners. The menu features get it” – their motto since the Most recently, the ceiling was such delectable starters like 1920s. It’s almost like time trav- completely renovated and the stuffed piquillo peppers and el to experience this hotel that feel and warmth of the original house smoked salmon. For has served guests for 100 years. was installed in 2004. entrées try the sautéed lemon For a virtual tour, visit the Warm cheery wood walls and sole, or the blackened sea scal- hotel’s website at www.boulder- stunning staircase combined lops. 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Segalʼs ʻExpulsionʼ on Show at Skirball Sit in on ʻHot New Sculpture Debuts at Hammer Hollywood Teaʼ ink-Link.org, a confidential, Ponline support group for women with breast cancer, is holding its “Hot Hollywood Tea Party” at Raleigh Studios on Sunday, May 23 from 1:30 to 5:00pm. Actress Mindy Sterling will be moderating a panel discussion on breast cancer with Dr. Rick Frieder, OBGYN; nutritionist and yoga master, Lauren Rashap; Elizabeth Fine, holistic health specialist; and Debora Wright, mammography technician. Actress and writer, Nicole Johnson, will also perform photo courtesy of the Hammer Museum her original one-woman act, The Hammer Museum will display a new sculpture by Los Angeles- “Stepping into the Ring”. based artist and architect Greg Lynn from Friday, May 21 through Pink-Link.org enables women September 26. with breast cancer to access a data- The piece is a fully-functioning fountain made of large plastic chil- base to communicate directly with drenʼs toys that have been cut and reassembled in multiple layers. photo courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center other women with the same diagno- Titled “Fountain”, the piece is anticipated to be a gathering place for “George Segalʼs The Expulsion: With Photographs of the Artist at sis. It also includes a personal blog museum visitors during the summer, and is the first in a new series and a forum where members and Work by Donald Lokuta” will be on view at the Skirball Cultural of projects focused on architecture and design. Lynn has been a fac- Center through September 5. cancer experts can post information on nutrition, physical exercise, skin ulty member at UCLA since 1996, and is principal of Greg Lynn care and holistic health. FORM, a design team that specializes in exotic forms combined with he Skirball Cultural Center black-and-white photographs by For information or to register, the design, manufacturing and construction techniques used in aero- Tpresents an exhibit titled Donald Lokuta of Segal at work. visit www.Pink-Link.org. nautics, and the automobile and film industries. “George Segal’s The Expulsion: “The Expulsion” represents With Photographs of the Artist at one of five biblical scenes made Work by Donald Lokuta” on view by Segal, who died in 2000. Segal through September 5. portrays Adam and Eve using his The exhibit showcases Segal’s signature cast-plaster method, “The Expulsion” (1986-87), a and the figures are set before an life-sized tableau of Adam and abstract expressionist-style paint- ed wall representing the angel’s flaming sword from the biblical “Segal’s text. The exhibition also includes photographs of Segal’s other bib- humanism, lical works, all scenes from the expressed so Book of Genesis. “George Segal is one of the powerfully in most significant artists of the his work, twentieth century,” Skirball Museum director Robert embodies the Kirschner said. “His humanism, expressed so powerfully in his Jewish ideals work, embodies the Jewish ideals of engagement of engagement and empathy that we cherish at the Skirball Cultural and empathy.” Center.” Tours of the George Segal --Robert Kirschner exhibition will be held on Skirball Museum Director Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 1:00pm, and are included with museum Eve as they are driven from the admission The Skirball Cultural Garden of Eden. The sculpture Center is located at 2701 N. was a gift from the George and Sepulveda Blvd. For information, Helen Segal Foundation, and is call (310)440-4500, or visit presented with more than 30 www.skirball.org.

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               20 May 20, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fashion Show Boosts Dignity From page 1 homeless and transitional women her paralyzed for four months. head down,” said Dorothy Dohdes. as models. The women will be Now 50 years old, before the fitting “These guys were telling me, ‘lift given full makeovers and will be on Monday, it had been eight years your head, look straight ahead chauffeured to the event in limou- since Rodriguez had worn a dress. when you walk.’ And when I walk sines. “I have a dress on!” Rodriguez down the sidewalk I’m going to Three nonprofit organizations — exclaimed, as the other women walk with my head held high, even Gladtees.com, the Ruby May cheered when she emerged from if I’m going to trip.” Staine Foundation, and Nest the fitting room. “I didn’t think I Louise Mballa, another of the Feathers — have combined to could fit into a dress again. I feel models, said the seminar made her stage the Project Rejuvenation. really great, I feel loved.” feel “like a person.” Mballa said Lilian Raven, president of Rodriguez said she began com- she was taking a business class at Gladtees.com, said she was ing to the Women’s Center several the women’s center, and hoped to inspired to put on the fashion show years ago, when she was living in start an online business selling jew- by her own experience with home- her car. Though she now has her elry. lessness. own apartment in Echo Park, she Raven told the women, “When “I’ve been in the position they continues to come to the Women’s we give to you our time and our are in,” Raven said. “I never Center to volunteer in the kitchen, resources, we are hoping those are thought I would be homeless. and to take classes. A number of the seeds that will be planted in you Nobody ever thinks they will be the other women live at the shelter to help you grow. That’s so great. homeless. But it happens to people next door. And what we’d really, really love — and we are people.” “I would come to take showers, is, when you get yourself into a Raven said she was eventually and the other women would show position to help somebody else, taken in by a relative, which helped me love,” Rodriguez said. “They that you do that.” her get back on her feet. didn’t discriminate against us here, The Project Rejuvenation “I’m now back on solid ground, and they helped me pay my first Displaced Women’s Fashion Show everything is rosy, and it’s really month’s rent when I got a place to will be held Saturday, May 22 from easy to forget and just keep moving live. They always gave me support. non – 4:00pm at 385 N. La Cienega forward,” Raven said. “I wanted to You’re always welcome when you Blvd. For tickets, or more informa- photo by Ian Lovett do something to give back. It come here.” tion, contact Lilian Raven at Fannie Joyce Mayfield (left) and Jodi Lynn Hubaker are two of the would be easy to have models get Raven acknowledged, however, (323)338-2737. Tickets cost $40. women who will be modeling in the fashion show. up there and raise money for chari- that outside the Women’s Center, ty, but I wanted the women them- the stigma against homelessness selves to benefit. We’re working to remains deeply ingrained. Because make them feel that someone cared ticket sales have been sluggish, she about them enough to do this, and and the other organizers have hopefully that will give them the helped cover the costs of putting on extra strength to fight to get their the show. In addition, she said one lives on track.” of the limo since companies she In addition to the makeovers, a tried to hire refused to take the job professional makeup artist held when he found out the women seminars on self-confidence, and were homeless or in transition. taught the women how to walk on Still, Raven remains convinced the catwalk. that the boost of confidence the For most of the women, Project show would give the women was Rejuvenation will be the first time worth whatever the cost might be. they’ve ever modeled. Marina When she asked some of them how Rodriguez, however, said she had they felt after the morning semi- done some modeling in her nars, the women extolled their younger days, even appearing in a newfound self-esteem. commercial for the Academy “When I first came here, I used Awards, before a car accident left to walk on the sidewalk with my Center Joins Economic Boycott of Arizona From page 3

away of clients based on immigra- upheld. Opponents of Proposition 8 tion status. saw the commercials as a scare tac- “We need to make sure every per- tic. son who comes to us, particularly “There is a history of denying those living with HIV, gets treat- LGBT history in schools and thus ment no matter what,” Cummings denying young people role models,” said. “Their immigration status is Cummings said. “This is an injus- irrelevant, especially when you’re tice to all students, particularly talking about preventing the spread LGBT students, who are often of HIV.” harassed and have high drop out The law that deals with prohibi- rates. We need to teach young peo- tions in public education, said ple the truth. Arizona has a long his- Cummings, resonates with the tory of Mexican involvement in the Center and the LGBT community. state…to deny those facts is During last year’s Proposition 8 unthinkable from a public education campaign to ban same-sex marriage standpoint.” in California, proponents of the ini- Cummings said the Center does tiative used television commercials not do a significant amount of busi- that stated same-sex education ness with Arizona, but that the ges- would become part of school cur- ture is a sign of solidarity with those riculum if same-sex marriage were fighting for immigrants’ rights.

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Kidd added that Friday, sitting in traffic and it is a lot of Work Day”, and Metro is offering May 21 is “Bike to School Day”, fun,” Stacy said. “When you bike free rides on all busses, trains and and the LADOT is working with to work, you have already made a subway lines for people with bicy- the Los Angeles Unified School significant accomplishment before cles or bicycle helmets. Riders can District to encourage students to you even walk through the door. bring their bikes on the trains or use bicycles for transportation. You feel like you can accomplish subways and can place their bicy- “Cycling is growing as a culture, anything.” cles on racks on the front of busses. and it is growing as a mode of Los Angeles City Councilman There is an exception on the Red transportation,” Kidd said. “As the Tom LaBonge, 4th District, also Line/Purple Line between Union city grows, it become more impor- rode a bicycle to the Blessing of Station and Wilshire/Vermont sta- tant to get more bicycles on the the Bicycles, and said he is strong- tion during rush hours from 6:30 to road. There is no reason for L.A. ly encourages bicycle riding as 8:30am and 4:30 to 6:30pm, when not to be a great bicycling city, but photo by Edwin Folven alternative transportation. bicycles will not be permitted. there is still a lot of work to do, and Dozens of cyclists stopped by good Samaritan Hospital to receive a “Bike Week is important In addition, the LADOT is offer- Los Angeles Bike Week is raising blessing on Tuesday. because it encourages people to ing free rides on DASH buses and the profile of bicycling.” bicycle and it takes people out of the Commuter Express lines for Jose Ubaldo, a senior communi- for cyclists to get refreshments and healthier too because they are their cars,” LaBonge said. “It’s a anyone with a bike or helmet. The cations officer for Metro, said the bicycling information. doing exercise.” great way to reduce traffic conges- Commuter Express buses can agency is offering more than just “Our number one goal is to For information and a list of pit tion, and it is good for your accommodate two bikes, but free rides to cyclists on May 20. reduce traffic congestion and stop locations, call (213)922-2811, health.” DASH buses can only hold folding There will be more than 60 “pit improve the quality of our air,” or visit www.metro.net/bike- Both the Los Angeles County bikes, so the idea is for cyclists to stops” set up throughout the city Ubaldo said. “People will be towork. MCWCC Budget Preserves Services From page 4 David M. Weiner, an avid cyclist But Results in Layoffs and area resident, who is CEO at Social Studies School Service in From page 1 Culver City. Weiner got 194 votes. funding, which was the case with boards. “I have spent a lot of time in this a previous budget plan presented Los Angeles City neighborhood and I have a lot of by the mayor that was rejected by Councilmember Paul Koretz, 5th supporters in the cycling communi- the council two weeks ago. That District, said while the newly ty,” Weiner said. “I also cam- plan relied on revenues from approved budget is balanced, paigned, making a fair amount of leasing city-owned parking there will be major financial calls and sending out e-mails.” garages, but no formal agree- problems next year if the council Conversely, MCWCC founder ments were in place. does not begin planning ahead. Ken Draper, who ran in the same “This is a tough budget, but it He said the biggest hurdle is the category as Weiner, did not cam- protects police, parks and other union concessions. paign and was not elected, which photo by Amy Lyons critical services in addition to “We are close to resolving the came as a surprise to Jacobberger. Jeff Jacobberger, chair of the Mid City West Community Council, may be bolstering our reserves. It also shortfall, but we need their coop- Draper, who is head of CityWatch, selected to serve in the position again. lays out a path toward structural eration,” Koretz said. “We will an Internet newsletter that monitors reform, including pension and be trimming trees at a slower activity at Los Angeles City Hall, healthcare reforms, to protect cycle, but we will not be getting said he was not surprised when he time to accomplish what I really getter, Cary A. Brazeman, who got services in the long term.” out of the tree trimming business. did not win, because he did not have wanted on the board because of the 145 votes. The other five candidates The new budget raises fees for Our code enforcement will be a the time this year to campaign. work at CityWatch…the council elected in the category, in order of parking citations by $5, which little slower, but it appears that “I had mixed feelings about run- will go on and I will still be around.” highest to lowest votes, were will be used to continue city ser- most services will be preserved.” ning again,” Draper said. “It has The other two candidates who Michael Darner, Robert L. vices. It also calls for savings Koretz added that the city will been nine and a half years since I were elected to seats in the Small Abrahams, Thomas E. Eisenhauer, through 16 to 26 furlough days to be looking into creating founded the council and that is a Business category were Stephen W. Stanley M. Brent and Charles A. be taken by city employees over public/private partnerships to long run. It wasn’t designed for peo- Kramer, of Kramer Law Group and Lindenblatt. When the new board the course of the next year. help continue some recreational ple to go on forever.” president of the Miracle Mile elects officers in June, Jacobberger Some of the services that will programs at city parks or Draper said CityWatch, which he Chamber of Commerce, who gar- said he will accept the chair position be preserved include on-demand libraries, and added that city started six years ago as an informa- nered 146 votes; and Aaron I. if re-elected. pothole repair, where residents departments will have to cut back tional vehicle for neighborhood Tomaszewski, whose family owns All totaled, approximately 60 can- currently call in to report pot- on expenditures for supplies, as councils, has become a 24-hour-a- the Wilshire Crest Hotel, and who didates ran in 18 categories for 45 holes and the city fixes them well as conduct more city busi- day, seven-day-a-week job. got 128 votes. board seats. The new board will be within 24-hours. The service will ness online. “When people complain about Jacobberger won the highest sworn in on June 15 at the MCWCC still be available through 311, the “We will be looking at a lot of not getting enough votes I tell them number of votes in the At-Large cat- Board meeting. The meeting starts at city’s information line, but the efficiencies, places where we can they have to campaign, and I just egory at 167. In that category, seven 7:00pm at the National Council of repairs will likely take 48-hours make changes that will improve didn’t do it this year,” Draper said. people were elected to board seats, Jewish Women headquarters, 543 N. because of less staffing in the service,” Koretz added. “We “I will miss it, but I haven’t had the including the second highest vote- Fairfax Ave. Bureau of Street Services. In want to systemize our collec- addition, hours will not be cut at tions, and are looking at doing author the bill to make Milk’s birth- coming out and telling their stories. city libraries, which will remain our billing more efficiently. day a state holiday, is also holding It’s the best way to humanize LGBT open Mondays through There are lots of things we can do Harvey Milk events throughout California, people, and help everyone under- Saturdays, and funding was iden- to save money.” From page 3 including door-to-door canvasses in stand who gay people are, and why tified to keep many of the city’s Los Angeles City Los Angeles, where in 2008 the gay people want to have the right to child care and gang prevention Councilmember Tom LaBonge, ing in Plummer Park to sing, deter- majority of voters supported marry.” programs in place. Also included 4th District, said he is confident mined to mimic the nonviolent Proposition 8 to ban same-sex mar- The City of West Hollywood is is funding for a city animal shel- the budget will keep crucial ser- aspects of what had started in San riage. also holding its own celebration of ter that was scheduled for closure vices in place. Francisco, and the Gay Men’s Marc Soloman, marriage director Harvey Milk Day. Starting at noon in the mayor’s proposed budget, “We had hard choices to make Chorus was formed. for Equality California, said the at West Hollywood Park, speakers eliminating the need to euthanize and we made them,” LaBonge Duran, who joined the GMCLA organization has led more than 200 will honor Milk’s legacy, and approximately 2,500 animals a added. “No one likes to lay peo- in 1998, said for many high school canvasses during the last year, with encourage volunteers to sign up for year. The city council also ple off. It’s a terrible choice to students, just getting to see and talk the focus on visiting people who Equality California’s canvassing, as approved a motion by Los have to make, but the city is to out-of-the-closet gay men makes oppose same-sex marriage. He said well as for future community ser- Angeles City Councilman Herb experiencing the most serious the biggest impact. their studies have found that the vice projects. Wesson, 10th District, that calls financial challenges that I’ve “Out of two-hundred men, we canvasses have convinced approxi- In addition, the L.A. Gay and for a November ballot initiative seen in 35 years of public ser- have one hairdresser,” Duran said. mately 25 percent of those visited to Lesbian Center is staging a march on levying a new tax on bill- vice. We did what we had to do.” “Other than that, we have doctors, change their position and support for equality in downtown Los lawyers, accountants, people who same-sex marriage. Angeles, beginning at 3:00pm at work at movie studios and in TV. I “Harvey Milk Day is a catalyst Father Serra Park, 123 Paseo De La EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR We Change Watch Batteries • Work Guaranteed • Free Estimate think it’s important for kids to see so for getting people to go out and have Plaza (between Union Station and many people in all these different conversations, because that really Alvera Street). employment positions.” fits with what Harvey’s message For more information, visit MAJESTIC WATCH REPAIR Equality California, which helped was,” Soloman said. “He always www.lagcl.org, www.weho.org, 163 S. Fairfax (across from Farmers Market) • (323)933-0288 stressed the importance of people www.eqca.org, or www.gmcla.org. 22 May 20, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Homeboy Industries Faces Challenges From page 1 Though he wasn’t sure what he Moon has had eight tattoos treated, er demand than ever for its gang was doing, Moon kept returning including gang signs on his face and intervention services and a drop in every day. Less than a week after he his neck, and he serves as a volun- funding born of the recession, was released from jail, Father Greg teer coordinator at Homeboy Homeboy Industries laid off more Boyle, executive director of Industries’ downtown headquarters. than 300 employees — everyone Homeboy Industries, hired Moon. Until last week, Moon worked as a except the employees of the At the start, he attended classes. But paid employee. But since last Homegirl Café, the Homeboy soon, a coworker asked him to come Bakery, the silk screening business, to a meeting of parolees, where and the retail store. Even Boyle Moon spoke about his experience in “I have every stopped taking a paycheck. and out of jail. Since then, he has Like Moon, Hobson has contin- spoken at churches; to students from faith that ued to work as a volunteer over the elementary school through medical Homeboy is last week, reaching out to donors in school; and even at Los Angeles hopes of stabilizing the organiza- City Hall, where he argued against going to be tion’s financial situation. cutting funding for tattoo removal stronger and Hobson said that on Tuesday, programs. Homeboy Industries’ board of direc- photo by Karen Villalpando Like many of Homeboy better than tors approved a budget of $7 million Michael and Karen Villalpando, publishers of the Park Labrea Industries’ employees, Moon first ever.” for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, which News/Beverly Press, joined Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy became involved with gangs when will allow the organization to con- Industries, at the grand opening of the Homegirl Cafe. he was 12 years old, and was in and tinue to offer all of its programs and out of jail after he turned 18. Mona -Mona Hobson, services, and to eventually rehire 68 Hobson, a Miracle Mile resident and director of development for administrative and program staff. Pampers for their kids. Job training rough patch, as everyone has in this Homeboy Industries’ director of Homeboy Industries The figure is down from the $8.9 and job preparation is what economy. We’ve been able to push it development, said Boyle makes million projected earlier in the year. Homeboy is really about. When we out a little longer, because Homeboy those who have just been released One of the casualties of the reduced can only pay a handful of those has a lot of friends, but I feel very from incarceration a priority. Thursday, he has continued to work budget, however is the job readiness people, it begins to cut at the heart confident in our long-term future. “If people come to us within a as an unpaid volunteer. trainee program, which accounts for of that.” We have a lot of people who have very short period of getting out, “I’m still here,” Moon said. “I the vast majority of the employees Hobson worried that without donated, and we just had one donor chances are they won’t go back,” thought about what else I might do, who were laid off last week. being able to pay job readiness pledge a million dollars, which is Hobson said. “So we save society a and it’s easier for me to just leave in The job readiness trainee program trainees, fewer of them will be able going to be paid out over several lot of trouble and money by taking some ways. There’s not a better job allows Homeboy Industries to pay to attend classes, or attend as often. years. I like that vote of confi- them immediately. He tries to hire than this one, but there are better- people who have just been released Still, Hobson said she remained dence.” the most vulnerable, like ones with paying jobs. Homeboy did too much from incarceration while they learn optimistic about Homeboy Homeboy Industries continues to full face tattoos, because people are for me to just turn my back on them job skills and have tattoos removed. Industries’ future. accept donations. To make a dona- going to be terrified to even inter- like that. I’ll stay until the wheels “The job readiness is at the heart “I have every faith that Homeboy tion, or patronize Homeboy busi- view them, let alone hire them.” fall off. I’m going to be part of of what we do,” Hobson said. is going to be stronger and better nesses, all of which remain open, Now at age 22, more than a year Homeboy no matter what.” “Being able to pay them gives them than ever,” Hobson said. “We’ve visit http://www.homeboy-indus- after he first walked in the door, Last Thursday, in the face of high- stability, so they can pay rent, or buy been here 22 years. We’ve hit a tries.org. YMCA Seeks Sponsors for P.E. Programs From page 1

before the program was implement- ed. During the program year, students could run an average of twenty-five laps.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among chil- dren aged 6 - 11 increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 19.6 percent in 2008. The YMCA program is designed to tackle childhood obesity and, in turn, sharpen learning skills, Gordillo said. photo courtesy of Kitty Gordillo In addition to implementing the The Hollywood-Wilshire YMCA is offering physical education programs P.L.A.Y program at Selma last year, the YMCA received funding to enact at local schools. the program at Blessed Sacrament School in Hollywood last year, where “The teachers do the best they can YMCA they would like to support. principal Ava Haylock said it was and there are supervised playground Donations go directly to the YMCA, hugely successful. games a few times per week, but this and the trained staff sets up classes at “We have always met state P.E. program of the YMCA would be a the school. requirements, but it is very hard and gift.” “We don’t have to have funding our teachers are not really trained to Here’s how it works, according to for an entire year to get started at a photo by Amy Lyons do PE,” Haylock said. “Having Gordillo: for each sponsorship of school,” Gordillo said. “It’s about Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park will be transformed into a state-of-the- trained staff from the YMCA was $2,500, 25 boys and girls will have getting started and building funding art performing arts facility. great. We even developed a brand access to physical education for one along the way.” new track team, which we have never school year. Donors can indicate For more information, call Kitty had at the school, and they competed which area schools targeted by the Gordillo at (213)639-7542. in four events last year. That is really WeHo Council Certifies big.” At Third Street Elementary trying to attract businesses to the School, Principal Susie Oh said she Melrose area during the beginning of this Park Project would welcome the YMCA program economic recovery, projects like From page 7 with open arms. this are very important.” “I am so thankful that the YMCA Clean Up approached us about this program,” Hollywood, said construction weeks. From page 7 Answers From Page 16 should begin on the $42-million Baxter added that West Oh said. “We are focusing so much project by fall 2011, with a tar- Hollywood city officials are on English and math here that it is was a great collaborative effort, and geted completion date of spring looking into the possibility of very hard to keep up with the state Melrose sure looked a lot nicer on 2013. He said funding has relocating some of the activities standards for PE. We would absolute- Monday.” already been budgeted for the currently at Plummer Park to ly embrace the program here.” Los Angeles City project, and city staff members Poinsettia Park, which is a cou- According to the California Board Councilmember Paul Koretz, 5th will now be working with con- ple of blocks away in the City of of Education, 1st-6th grades are District, also participated in the sultants and architects to devel- Los Angeles. He said the activi- required to implement a minimum of clean up, and said he was amazed op the formal plan. Each phase ties that could be temporarily 200 minutes of physical education at the number of people involved. of the design process will need relocated include the baseball every 10 days. At Wilshire Crest “Melrose is famous throughout city council approval, and program, the gymnastics pro- Elementary School, former school the world, but it hasn’t always been Baxter expects the initial phase gram, day camps, and the use of parent and current school volunteer treated that way, and projects like to take approximately four to six an activities office. Liz Fuller said that standard is hard to this help us bring the community meet. back,” Koretz added. “As we are

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