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‘Empire’ actor to appear in Beverlyn Hills considers tourism, retail future Council members WeHo after alleged hate crime have been working to       in Chicago’s Streeterville neighbor- help the city compete hood around 2 a.m. when two men with the rest of L.A. Local leaders and Los Angeles’ allegedly shouted racial and homo- LGBT community have denounced phobic epitaphs and physically  
  an alleged hate crime against actor assaulted Smollett, who is black and Jussie Smollett that occurred on Jan. gay. The attackers allegedly placed a Beverly Hills Vice Mayor John 29 in Chicago. rope around Smollett’s neck and Mirisch, a fourth-generation resident The 36-year-old star of Fox’s of the city, said his hometown has drama “Empire” was walking alone See Smollett page 25 always been “a place where the world meets.” “We’re kind of like a small vil- lage, but we’re a very special vil- lage,” he said. “We’re a cosmopoli- tan village. It’s got a combination of small town connectedness and inter- national glamor, if you will, but also photo by Luke Harold international cultural values.” Vice Mayor John Mirisch told the audience at the Beverly Hills Global Mirisch joined the city’s business Summit that he wants to stay true to “the notion of Beverly Hills as home.” leaders on Jan. 24 at the Waldorf Astoria for the Beverly Hills Global be what we’re not,” Mirisch said. for late night dining, shopping and Summit, sponsored by the Beverly The city has been looking for entertainment. Councilwoman Lili Hills Conference and Visitors ways to adapt to the changes in the Bosse, who initiated BOLD, and Bureau, to discuss ways to ensure travel, entertainment and retail other city leaders have been saying the city’s future as a top destination industries. The BOLD (Beverly they want to make sure the city con- for businesses, visitors and how it Hills Open Later Days) events that tinues to evolve as it faces competi- can maintain its high quality of life have taken place each summer and tion from the Century City mall, for residents. holiday season since 2017 were the newly renovated Beverly Center and photo by Andy Kitchen “Really the most important thing first step toward attracting more online retailers. Tourism continues to we can do going forward is to keep it shoppers and adding more entertain- thrive, creating economic opportuni- Smollett’s scheduled show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood is still real, is to stay true to our identity, ment for residents and visitors, who on after the “Empire” actor was targeted this week in what Chicago police stay true to what we are, not to try to typically have to leave Beverly Hills See Beverly Hills page 26 said may be a hate crime.

WeHon candidates square off in forum Alan Canter, patriarch of Three seats on the West Hollywood City Canter’s      Deli, dies at 82 Council are up for grabs in the March 5 election The community is mourning the  
  death of Alan Canter, patriarch of the family that owns Canter’s Deli, Eleven candidates are vying for after he died on Jan. 25 at the age of three of the five seats on the West 82. Hollywood City Council in the Alan’s son Marc Canter, who March 5 election. The field oversees day-to-day operations at includes the three incumbents, the landmark Fairfax Avenue deli members of the Lesbian and Gay with his sister Jacqueline, said his Advisory Board, and residents father suffered from health prob- who want to make a difference in lems during the past year and died the city. Nine of them gathered at peacefully of natural causes in his the West Hollywood Library on photo by Luke Harold sleep at a hospital. Canter said his Jan. 29 to discuss the Metro rail Nine out of 11 candidates who will appear on the March 5 ballot for City father’s health started deteriorating photo courtesy of Marc Canter extension, almost 40 new cannabis Council shared their views on public safety, cannabis and other issues. rapidly last December after Gary Alan Canter was remembered businesses opening shop, working Canter, Alan’s oldest son, died with a new sheriff’s captain on unexpectedly of a heart attack. as a driving force at Canter’s the vacant lot at Santa public safety and other issues fac- Brendan Hood, marketing ana- “He was not well for the past Deli, where he oversaw opera- ing the community. Monica and Crescent lytics director: year. Over the past few days, his tions for decades and fixed any “I would either Answers to some of the ques- build affordable housing there for body just started shutting down,” problem that arose. tions from the moderator, KNBC Heights boulevards? Marc said. “His mind was sharp low-income residents, or a facility anchor Robert Kovacik, and sub- Lindsey Horvath, incumbent for assisted living, aging-in-place but his body could not go on any- amateur mechanic in his youth, mitted by the audience are listed in more. He’s in a better place.” Alan could fix anything, Marc said. councilwoman: “I think what we for a lot of our seniors who are the order the candidates will desperately need are more afford- low-income and in rent-stabilized Until last December, Alan had “My dad used to drag race cars appear on the ballot: been a fixture at the deli for nearly in quarter-mile professional tourna- able housing opportunities. We units.” six decades, ensuring operations ments back in the mid to late need places where our social ser- ran smoothly and fixing problems If you had a magic wand, vices can afford to be in our city See Election page 26 See Canter’s page 25 with equipment. A drag racer and and provide those services to peo- what would you develop at ple who live here.” 2 January 31, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LACMATour the “Jeweled art Isle: tour Art from Sri ‘Two Trains Just Down the Road Lanka” exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 31, at Running’ 3 p.m. at the Los August Wilson’s play “Two Trains Angeles County Running” runs from Saturday, Feb. 2, Valentine’s Mystery Museum of Art. through Sunday, March 3 at Matrix The exhibit is the Theatre. The production is part of DinnerCelebrate Valentine’s Train Day aboard first comprehen- Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Fillmore & Western’s Valentine’s sive survey of Sri the playwright’s decade-by-decade Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Train Lankan art orga- exploration of the black experience in on Thursday, Feb. 14. The ride features nized by an 20th-century America. The play is set dinner and a 1970s-style spoof of the American muse- in 1969 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, popular “Love Boat” characters on their um. It features 240 works from nearly where the regulars of Memphis Lee’s aloha voyage aboard the Love Train. two millennia of Sri Lankan history restaurant struggle to cope with the Passengers will enjoy an evening of including decorative objects made from turbulence of a rapidly changing intrigue, entertainment and music. The gold, silver and ivory, and 19th-century world. With compassion, humor, and a menu includes choice of prime rib, photographs documenting Sri Lanka’s sense of place and time, Wilson paints chicken cordon bleu, blackened pork extraordinary history, scenery and flora. a vivid portrait of everyday lives in chop and vegetarian salad. Tickets are Tour is free with $20 adult museum the shadow of great events. $90. The train departs at 7 p.m. from admission. LACMA’s Resnick Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday 364 Main St., Fillmore. (805)524-2546, Pavilion, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. fwry.com. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. Tickets are $35. 7657 Melrose Ave. (855)326-9945, augustwilsonst- wotrainsrunning.eventbrite.com. February Robert Lee Watt ComedyKay Sedia returns Show to the stage at the The Ebell welcomes Robert Lee Watt, the Cavern Club Theater with her spicy one first black French horn player hired by a woman show “Taco Kisses” on Friday, major symphony in the U.S as the guest Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, at 8 and 10 speaker at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, p.m. Tickets start at $20. The show at 11:30 a.m. Watt became the assistant takes audiences on Sedia’s journey first French horn for the Los Angeles from the streets of Tijuana to becoming Philharmonic in 1970 and performed an international fashion model. The photo by Beth Herzhaft/herzco.com with the orchestra for 37 years. performance is filled with stories and The Broad Stage presents the return of The Reverend Shawn Amos for Admission is $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Tickets start at $35; reser- songs, and may feature a surprise guest a concert titled “A Night in Harlem” on Friday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. at black- vations required. 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. or two. 1920 Hyperion Ave. box @ the edye. Amos’ performance coincides with Black History Month kaysedia.com. (323)931-1277, ext. 131, or email tick- and features an evening of songs and storytelling. The artist will perform [email protected]. music from his recording “Harlem” for the first time in 10 years. The American roots song cycle tells the story of 1920s black Americans’ LegalVolunteer attorneysclinic from the Beverly migration from the south to Harlem and was inspired by the artists, songs Hills Bar Association Barristers will and legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. Tickets start at $30. 1310 11th ‘Mouthpiece’UCLA’s Center for the Art of answer legal questions during a free St., Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, thebroadstage.org. Performance presents “Mouthpiece,” clinic on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. a production by to 11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room at Quote Unquote Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. Small the Parr family as they try to restore the Liberty. The evening of music, dance Collective in claims, wills and trusts, business dis- public’s trust and faith in superheroes and spoken word celebrates black his- association with putes, consumer law and landlord-ten- while balancing family life and facing a tory and culture. It will explore the Why Not ant law will be discussed. 471 S. new foe. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. roots of jazz and blues in gospel Theatre, running Roxbury Drive. (310)601-2422, (323)964-6331, petersen.org. music and churches, as well as stories from Wednesday, bhba.org. told through the elements of each Feb. 6 through genre of music. 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WeHo launches anti-gridlock campaign n Wagman said. “If you don’t have sections of Melrose Avenue and La Drivers could face enough clearance to go through it, Cienega Boulevard, Beverly and $118 citations if they you’re not supposed to enter an Robertson boulevards, Santa intersection.” Monica Boulevard and La Brea block intersections The Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987 Avenue, and Fountain and La Brea
  established California Vehicle avenues. The new program will Code CVC 22526(a), which states, begin at the intersection of Santa Traffic in West Hollywood can “a driver of a vehicle shall not enter Monica Boulevard and Sweetzer be frustratingly slow, particularly an intersection or marked cross- Avenue, in front of City Hall. during morning and afternoon rush walk unless there is sufficient Subsequent intersections to be hour when vehicles often crawl space on the other side of the inter- monitored are Sunset and La along major thoroughfares. When section or marked crosswalk to Cienega boulevards, Sunset motorists block intersections while accommodate the vehicle driven Boulevard and Doheny Drive, and trying to beat red lights, it can slow without obstructing the through Fountain Avenue and Crescent traffic even further by causing grid- passage of vehicles from either Heights Boulevard. photo by Edwin Folven lock. side.” The vehicle code on gridlock The locations were chosen based West Hollywood is launching an anti-gridlock campaign aimed at improv- To address the issue, West also applies to turn lanes. on traffic data and citizen com- ing traffic flow and safety. It will start at Santa Monica Boulevard and Hollywood is launching an anti- Wagman said parking personnel plaints. The monitoring will occur Sweetzer Avenue, in front of City Hall. gridlock campaign that will include with cameras will monitor intersec- from 7 to 10 a.m., and 4 to 7 p.m. monitoring major intersections, tions from corners and will photo- The anti-gridlock program is part issuing citations to motorists and graph drivers’ vehicles and license of a larger West Hollywood traffic powered speed indicator signs have an intersection or a pedestrian has raising awareness about good dri- plate numbers when they block safety and improvement initiative. been installed along major corri- to walk outside a crosswalk ving behavior. Starting next week, intersections. The photos and infor- During the past five years, the city dors and trailer-mounted electronic because a car is blocking the cross- the city’s Parking Services office mation about each violation will be has added five new striped cross- message signs encourage drivers to walk,” Wagman added. “The goal will begin training personnel to sent to a private company that walks along Fountain Avenue, slow down. Wagman said the new is to educate and change behavior. execute the initiative. By mid- oversees West Hollywood’s red which feature small islands in the anti-gridlock program will add an Make sure you have enough clear- February, motorists who block light camera system and citations center of the road for pedestrians, extra layer to West Hollywood’s ance before you enter an intersec- intersections will be subject to will be issued. and new signalized pedestrian comprehensive traffic strategy. tion, and make sure you have $118 citations. The city has red light cameras crosswalks along Santa Monica “It is an issue. Some drivers get enough space before you creep out “Is there anything more infuriat- that regulate gridlock at the inter- Boulevard. Additionally, solar- stuck because someone is blocking to make a left.” ing than having a green light and having nowhere to go?” West Hollywood Mayor John Duran asked. “I think it requires drivers to stop texting and be attentive about traffic patterns and traffic cycles. If the flashing signal says there are four seconds left, don’t enter the intersection.” Coby Wagman, operations supervisor for West Hollywood’s Parking Services office said grid- lock occurs too frequently in the city and the problem has long been a concern. The city previously had a similar anti-gridlock program in place but other priorities and a lack of resources resulted in it being put on the back burner in 2017. Now, the program is coming back in force. “We want to encourage alterna- tive modes of getting around the city more efficiently. If intersec- tions are not monitored and motorists block them, it can have a cascading effect on all forms of traffic. We want to manage that,”

Newsom seeks to diversify candidate pool for state service Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Administration is forming a first- of-its-kind partnership with Inclusv to source diverse talent and help California government better reflect the diversity of the state in geography, racial and ethnic repre- sentation, sexual orientation and gender identity, professional expe- rience and disability status. Joyce Newstat, who served as director of public policy for then- San Francisco Mayor Newsom, will lead the effort in a volunteer capacity. Inclusv and Newstat, on behalf of the administration, are partner- ing with more than 40 organiza- tions throughout the country (with more being included as the effort grows) to create a broad and diverse talent pool for appoint- ments, both within the Newsom administration and other areas of state government. For information, visit gov.ca.gov. 4 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ProgressIn conjunction withmade Human with human trafficking enforcement Man allegedly stealing copper Trafficking Awareness Month, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Assistant Sheriff Maria wire
  is electrocuted and dies Gutierrez recently announced details on and leave any contact with the of the fifth annual Operation electrical equipment to trained Reclaim and Rebuild operation, con- A man died on Jan. 22 after technicians.” ducted by the Los Angeles Regional tampering with electrical wires The circuit box is located in the Human Trafficking Task Force and in a street light circuit box in 2700 block of Wilshire more than 90 federal state and local Koreatown, renewing warnings Boulevard. A citizen notified law enforcement agencies. about the dangers electrical authorities, and police and para- The three-day, statewide human equipment can present. medics responded. The man was trafficking enforcement operation The Los Angeles County coro- pronounced dead at the scene. took place Jan. 24-29. It focused on ner’s office ruled the death acci- rescuing victims of sexual slavery dental and has not released the and human trafficking, providing photo courtesy of the LASD decedent’s identity pending noti- “People should fication of next of kin. Coroner’s services for victims, identifying and The Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force includes inves- know if they do arresting suspects, and disrupting the office spokeswoman Sarah tigators from agencies throughout the county. They joined with counter- demand for victims by targeting cus- Ardalani said the victim was in something like tomers. Investigators addressed side- parts throughout California for Operation Reclaim and Rebuild. his 30s. that, they are A police investigation deter- walk prostitution and the human traf- rolling the dice.” ficking suspects operating on the Abolish Slavery and Trafficking and for people involved in human traf- mined the individual was electro- internet. Specially trained cyber Saving Innocence coordinated the ficking. cuted while attempting to detectives posed as vulnerable emergency services response for vic- “Don’t do business in Los Angeles remove copper wire and equip- -Det. A. Perez, LAPD’s teenagers and interacted with sus- tim care. County or the state of California ment from a live street light cir- Olympic Division pects on social media. Operation Reclaim and Rebuild because we will find you and prose- cuit box. Thieves commonly Victims encountered during resulted in 34 adult and 14 minor cute you to the fullest extent of the steel copper wire, which can be enforcement efforts were cared for victims being recovered; 156 men law,” Gutierrez said. “To the johns, exchanged for money as scrap The LAPD summoned an by personnel from children and fam- arrested for the solicitation of prosti- ‘sex with a minor is nothing short of metal at salvage yards. LADWP crew that temporarily ily services agencies and victim ser- tution; and 36 individuals arrested child molestation and we aim to treat “It is our hope that the tragic de-energized the equipment. The vice providers. In Los Angeles for human trafficking and exploita- it as such. Buying sex adds to the death of this individual will help utility also worked with law County, the nonprofit Coalition to tion. Gutierrez also had a message exploitation of those involved.’” raise awareness of the dangers of enforcement on the investigation. tampering with any electrical Det. A. Perez, with the LAPD’s equipment. Live electrical wires Olympic Division, said officers can and will often result in death. frequently come across situations Don’t get near a downed power where copper wire has been Clues sought after body is found in Griffith Park line, don’t tamper with electrical stolen to be sold as scrap metal.
  A citizen called 911 about some- mately 30 to 40 years old, was equipment or utility boxes, and if Perez also cautioned about the one laying in brush near the inter- found in a sleeping bag wrapped in you see anyone doing so, dial danger of tampering with electri- Homicide detectives are investi- section, and officers found the body a blanket. The case is being inves- 911,” Los Angeles Department of cal equipment. gating the death of a woman whose and notified the Los Angeles Police tigated by detectives from the Water and Power General “A lot of people know there is body was found on Jan. 29 at Department. Few details, including Northeast Division, said LAPD Manager David Wright said. copper wire in some of that approximately 11 a.m. near the cor- the suspected cause of death, have spokeswoman Norma Eisenman. “Electrical equipment and wires equipment and they know it’s ner of Red Oak and Fern Dell dri- been released. “It is being investigated as a often carry thousands of volts of worth something, so they do ves in Griffith Park. The victim, who was approxi- homicide,” Eisenman added. “We electricity and are never safe to whatever it takes to get it,” Perez don’t have any more information at handle by anyone other than a said. “In the process, the wires this time.” qualified and trained electrical are still live and this happens. Anyone with information is worker. Anyone coming across People should know if they do urged to call the LAPD’s Northeast electrical equipment should something like that, they are Division at (323)561-3211. always assume that the power is rolling the dice.” CrimeThe city rate of Beverly down Hills incant Beverly decline in 2018. Hills announced that overall crime in the Spagnoli also cites the newly city decreased during 2018. implemented Crime Impact Team as Crime statistics comparing 2017 a contributing factor where officers to 2018 show an overall crime and sergeants work directly with reduction of 6 percent, with violent detectives to aggressively apprehend crime down 11 percent. offenders and bring them to justice The city of Beverly Hills did not in a timely manner. She also credits have a homicide in 2018. In addi- the strong collaboration with the tion, with City Council support, the community for the department’s Beverly Hills Police Department has success. added 47 new members to its ranks “The citizens are our eyes and ears since 2016. within the neighborhoods,” Spagnoli “These encouraging numbers said. “I encourage residents to con- reflect the impact of additional tinue to report suspicious activity. If staffing and a commitment to geo- you see something, say something. graphical policing,” Police Chief Our ‘Community and Police Sandra Spagnoli said. “Officers are Together’ motto relies on this impor- diligently patrolling the same neigh- tant partnership.” borhoods and business districts The Police Department also pro- every day and utilizing state-of-the- vided an update to the City Council art technology to keep our city safe.” on the recent independent audit of Specifically, property crime the city’s crime statistics. The results including residential and commer- were favorable and confirmed the cial burglary, larceny and motor city is accurately reporting crime to vehicle theft saw the most signifi- the community.

Woman allegedly texting while driving charged for fatal collision A 38-year-old woman was accused of hitting Yong Do Kim, charged on Jan. 28 with fatally hit- 65, with her SUV as he was walking ting a pedestrian with her vehicle in a crosswalk. The victim later while she was allegedly texting and died. driving, the Los Angeles County Valdezinda faces a maximum District Attorney’s Office sentence of six years in state prison. announced. The case remains under investiga- Rosario Maximilia Valdezinda, of tion by the Los Angeles Police East Hollywood, faces one felony Department’s Central Traffic count of vehicular manslaughter. On Division. Anyone with information Jan. 23, Valdezinda allegedly was is urged to call (213)833-3746. texting on her smartphone while dri- During weekends and off-hours, ving on Sixth Street near Grand call the LAPD’s hotline at View Street, prosecutors said. She is (877)LAPD247. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 31, 2019

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Quon to decorate the new Formosa “[West Hollywood Preservation with the same autographed celebrity Alliance] believes the Formosa may Formosa Cafe nearing local historic designation photos and other artifacts that used be also historic on both a state and Group, a hospitality company that porary regulars. It has also made to be on display, and the menu will national level,” said Roy   
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Mid City West volunteers take to the streets for the county’s annual homeless count   
  percent. But there was a 16 percent ing placement; and a 16 percent surge in newly homeless people decrease in chronic homelessness. Hoping to see a continuing throughout the county, rising from The homeless count showed a decrease in homelessness, volun- 8,044 in 2017 to 9,322 in 2018. 26 percent decrease in the Council teers combed the streets, sidewalks County and city officials are start- District 5 homeless population and alleys throughout Los Angeles ing to map out the projects to from 2017 to 2018. When last County on foot and by car for the house the homeless and provide year’s numbers were released, annual homeless count from Jan. health services that will be funded Koretz warned against declaring 22-25. by measures H and HHH. victory after “just one year of very In Mid City West, where the “We’re solving what appears to modest improvement.” count showed a small increase be the tougher problem of helping The 2018 count showed 777 from 2017 to 2018, volunteers the chronically homeless, but we homeless people in Councilman hope the recent voter-approved also have to figure out how to turn David Ryu’s 4th District, a negligi- initiatives to address homelessness off the supply of newly homeless,” ble decrease from the year before, photo courtesy of the mayor’s office are starting to make a difference. Los Angeles City Councilman but his district remained in the bot- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti participated in the homeless count last “There’s money behind it to Paul Koretz, 5th District, told the tom third in total homeless popula- week. City and county officials are hoping to build on last year’s actually do something,” said volunteers before they split into tion compared to the 15 council Steven Luftman, a board member groups and took to the streets. districts. decrease. on the Mid City West Community “One of the problems is that peo- “Without an accurate count,” Council. “That part I’m optimistic ple occasionally will hit a short said Nick Greif, Ryu’s chief of encing homelessness in this com- beleaguer many Los Angeles resi- about. It’s at the start, though, of spell where they’re down on their staff, “we can’t get the resources munity, that they’re not over- dents. solving a very difficult problem.” luck. They may be living paycheck from both the county as well as the looked.” “I’m not sure we’re making Luftman, who has participated to paycheck and get laid off, so federal government, for our entire In addition to last year’s quite the dent that we need to to in four homeless counts, joined they might not be able to pay their city, but in particular the resources increase in newly homeless peo- make the difference that we need,” other Mid City West board mem- rent for a month or two.” to your local neighborhood to ple, the Homeless Services said Heather Fox, a Mid City West bers and local residents at the In Mid City West, the count make sure that both you and your Authority also warned that many board member who participated in National Council of Jewish went from 164 in 2016, to 203 in neighbors are getting adequate of the factors that cause homeless- the count for the second time. “But Women building on Fairfax 2017 and 224 in 2018, relatively help for folks that are nearby you ness, such as rising costs of living I think we just need to keep talking Avenue on Jan. 24, when homeless small numbers compared to areas and of course the people experi- and stagnant wages, continue to about it.” counts throughout downtown such as nearby Hollywood, which L.A., the Wilshire area, is part of the 13th Council District. Hollywood and South L.A. took CD13, led by Councilman Mitch place. The count is held each year O’Farrell, saw a decrease in home- by the Los Angeles Homeless lessness last year, based on home- Services Authority, which coordi- less count totals, but it still had the nates housing and services for the third highest homeless population county’s homeless. of all council districts. In Los Angeles County between Results from this year will be 2014-17, the homeless population released in the spring. Positive grew from 38,089 to 55,048. Last signs from last year’s count year’s countywide total of 52,175 included an 18 percent decrease in marked a 4 percent decrease from veteran homelessness throughout 2017, and the Los Angeles city- the county, from 4,792 to 3,910; a wide total of 31,516 was down 5 43 percent increase in youth hous-

Garcetti announces he will notn seek Whitefunding House for a border wall. California Sen. Kamala “It is such an honor to work at the local level, where America works Harris already part of every single day,” he said. “You crowded field seeking can’t make anything great if it does- 2020 nomination n’t even work. And we all need to make America work again.” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti The field of candidates seeking announced on Jan. 29 that he will the Democratic nomination for not seek the presidency in 2020, president in the 2020 election so far ending more than a year of specula- includes California Sen. Kamala tion. Harris, as well as Sens. Elizabeth Since his reelection as mayor in Warren, of Massachusetts, and 2017, Garcetti has travelled the Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York. country to states including Iowa New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, and South Carolina, meeting with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic leaders across the former Vice President Joe Biden country and talking to voters. are a few of the bigger names who “Reflecting on those travels and have yet to announce their plans. recognizing the incredible opportu- nity that I have every single day as mayor of this great town, I realize “It is such an that this is what I am meant to do,” Garcetti said at a news conference. honor to work at “This is where I want to be.” the local level, “This was not an easy decision given the extraordinary times that where America we live in,” Garcetti said. “As an works every single American, like so many of us, we day. You can’t look to Washington for our better angels. We look to a government make anything that would be kind and caring. But great if it doesn’t today we see one that is corrupt and even work. And we cruel. Worst of all, they can’t seem to get anything done.” all need to make Garcetti said the hours he put in America work recently to help end the Los again.” Angeles Unified School District’s teachers strike were in stark con- -Garcetti, trast to the federal government, addressing the which was in the middle of a shut- media on his down due to the president’s 2020 decision demand for more than $5 billion in 8 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

L.A. City Council again considers banning Congressional Black Caucus, campaign contributions from developers The Los Angeles City Council is But this investigation alone may CBSThe Congressionaldiscuss Black electionbetween CBS coverage and Congressional taking another crack at passing a not be enough to shore up what Caucus met with officials from U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los law to restrict campaign contribu- many believe to be a system rife CBS News to discuss the impor- Angeles), a Black Caucus mem- tions from developers, while an with potential for corruption, tance of diversity in news coverage ber, the Black Caucus followed up FBI investigation involving City Lopez-Calderon said. and insist the organization add with a broader meeting. Hall continues. For instance, contributions by more reporters of color to their ros- “As members of the Under a motion presented by Los developers can be made to cam- ter of journalists chosen to cover Congressional Black Caucus we Angeles City Councilman David paigns, favorite charities and orga- the upcoming 2020 election cam- wanted to express our deep con- Ryu, 4th District, developers nizations of candidates or groups paign. CBS News recently faced cern about the lack of diversity wouldn’t be able to make campaign led by candidates’ family members criticism regarding the lack of within the CBS 2020 presidential contributions from the time their and friends. All of these donations, diversity among the reporters cho- campaign team, which we feel project application is submitted sometimes called behested pay- sen to cover the upcoming elec- undervalues the increasingly until 12 months after the applica- ments, can be legal while giving the tion. CBC members also pressed prominent role African Americans tion is voted on. appearance of trading favors, he the organization to take more continue to play among the nation- It’s the third time Ryu has pro- said. proactive steps to increase diversi- al electorate,” U.S. Rep. Karen posed this rule, but this time he has Appearance alone is often not ty overall, including divisions out- Bass (D-Los Angeles) said. the support of five other council enough to prove quid-pro-quo and side of the newsroom. For information, visit members and Council President hold lawmakers accountable, Following an initial meeting cbc.house.gov. Herb Wesson, who seconded the Lopez-Calderon said. motion. “There are complications to this Highlighting the concerns and it’s why things like disclosure photo courtesy of the 4th Council District between City Hall and developer [of campaign donors] aren’t good office contributions was a Nov. 7 FBI raid enough,” he said. Ryu said he’s encouraged by the of the home and offices of Lopez-Calderon and California support from his colleagues on Councilman Jose Huizar, 14th Common Cause support this reso- the City Council for his latest District, who chairs the Planning lution, which is similar to a ban attempt at prohibiting campaign and Land Use Management enacted in San Diego that the group contributions from developers. Committee. Ryu declined to make also backed. the connection between his motion The motion will first go before and the FBI investigation, but the Los Angeles City Ethics tor of the Coalition to Preserve LA, Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th Commission on Feb. 19. If the said she thinks the proposed law District, said the investigation commission refers it back to the would be watered down as it moves “makes the argument for this pro- council, its likely to end up before through the city commissions and posal.” the council’s Rules Committee, committees, since it’s asking City “We need to make it very clear Ryu said, where Wesson, the com- Hall to police itself. She suggested that contributions can’t buy mittee’s chair, could help bring the a ballot measure might be a better favors,” Koretz said. “By not proposed rule back to the council solution to enact reform. photo courtesy of Bob Freeman, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce allowing those contributions, it for a full vote. “It would take a huge step of removes any possibility of [special Ryu’s second try languished courage for the Los Angeles City treatment].” before the Ethics Commission until Council to essentially stop them- The reasons behind the search it reached its two-year expiration selves,” she said. are unclear, and Huizar has not date. Ryu declined to estimate how Gustavo Dudamel receives been arrested or charged with any “This time, I’m very confident long it will take for the City crime, but the perception is that not only because I have six col- Council to enact the new law, but Huizar may have made decisions leagues who signed with me, but Koretz said it could potentially be starGustavo Dudamelon the received Walk the The of Hollywood Fame Chamber of that favored developers who con- the council president also seconded as fast as six to nine months 2,654th star on the Hollywood Commerce administers the popular tributed to his campaign, said Rey it,” Ryu said. “Simply put, it’s the right thing to Walk of Fame on Jan. 22 as he cel- star ceremonies. Lopez-Calderon, executive director Ryu said the power of developers do,” Ryu said. “It’s not just about ebrates his 10th anniversary as From the great concert halls to of California Common Cause, a came into focus during his 2015 run limiting the money interests of big music and artistic director of the classrooms, video screens and nonpartisan watchdog group that for City Council, when he made developers, but about amplifying Los Angeles Philharmonic during movie theaters, Dudamel’s remark- advocates for campaign finance campaign finance reform a priority. the voices of voters and everyday the orchestra’s centennial season. able career of musical achieve- reform. “As I campaigned, it was evi- Angelenos.” The star is dedicated in the cate- ments and championing of access After the raid, Huizar’s dently clear that the trust was seri- gory of recording at 6752 to the arts for young people around spokesman Rick Coca did not ously eroded. Even if you took a Hollywood Blvd. in front the the world demonstrates music’s respond to calls or emails. The dollar from a developer, people did- -Park Labrea News/Beverly Musicians Institute. extraordinary capacity to transform councilman was removed from his n’t trust you,” he said. Press staff writers “Gustavo Dudamel is one of lives. committee assignments by Wesson. But Jill Stewart, executive direc- world’s premiere conductors of Dudamel’s 2018-19 season will today’s world of classical music. center around the centennial cele- He evokes the sounds of the great bration of the Los Angeles classical musicians and seamlessly Philharmonic and his 10th year as serves it to new and renewed fans its music and artistic director. Other around the world,” said Ana highlights of the season include his Los Angeles LGBT Center publishes Martinez, producer of the debut at the Metropolitan Opera Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We conducting Verdi’s “Otello”; tours celebrate Gustavo Dudamel’s with the Berlin Philharmonic, lesson plans for California teachers accomplishments and welcome his Munich Philharmonic and Mahler In complying with the 2011 CEO Lorri L. Jean said. “By teach- Calderon, Baldwin Park High classic shine to our Walk of Fame.” Chamber Orchestra; and his first FAIR Education Act, which ing the next generations about the School; Miguel Covarrubias, Los Joining emcee Rana Ghadban, extended academic residency at requires all California K-12 schools historical contributions of the Angeles Unified School District; the new president and CEO of the Princeton University. The Los to integrate age appropriate, factual LGBT community, we are helping Hala Dillsi, Grover Cleveland Hollywood Chamber of Angeles Philharmonic, led by information about the roles and to build a safer world for LGBT High School; Elana Goldbaum, Commerce, to unveil the star were Dudamel, will also be featured on positive contributions of LGBT people and a better world for all.” The Archer School for Girls; Sasha Helen Hunt and John Williams. 2019’s live Oscar broadcast. Americans and people with disabil- These lesson plans are the results Guzman, Social Justice Humanitas ities into their social studies and of a collaboration among the cen- Academy; Eunice Ho, Hollenbeck history classes, the Los Angeles ter, UCLA History-Geography Middle School; Chris Lewis, LGBT Center has published the Project and the ONE Archives Mountain View High School; Peta first batch of lesson plans for teach- Foundation. In 2018, the three Lindsay, Woodrow Wilson High Property tax relief available for ers online. organizations hosted a weeklong School; and Marika Manos, Long The lesson plans, many of which symposium for a cohort of teachers Beach Unified School District. include vintage photos and from the Los Angeles area dedicat- “In the beauty, diversity and homesHomeowners damaged whose property The by minimum mudslides threshold for dam- archived media reports, showcase a ed to designing LGBT lessons for unimaginable strength of the has been severely damaged by age to a property is $10,000, and wide spectrum of topics, events and U.S. history teachers by tapping LGBT movement, there are many mudslides or flooding are eligible claims must be received within 12 individuals considered to be vital in into the tremendous resources at lessons for our struggles today,” to apply for property tax relief. If a months of the date of disaster. The LGBT history, such as civil rights ONE Archives at the USC said Peta Lindsay, a lesson plan homeowner already filed a claim claim form, titled Reassessment of activists Audre Lorde, Harvey Milk Libraries—the world’s largest contributor from Woodrow Wilson for damage caused by a recent fire, Property Damaged or Destroyed and Bayard Rustin; the Black Cat repository of LGBTQ materials – High School. “I am proud to have or another disaster, they will need by Misfortune and Calamity is Tavern Riots; the AIDS crisis; and and learning from esteemed schol- been able to work with the ONE to file a separate claim for any new accessible at the concept of “coming out.” ars like Craig Loftin and Patrick Archives and the Los Angeles damages. assessor.lacounty.gov/disaster- “We are witnessing a pivotal Covert-Ortiz. LGBT Center in bringing these cru- If they qualify, affected home- relief/. moment in California’s education The research conducted by the cial historical lessons to our young owners will receive a reduction in For information, visit system – the reality of LGBT peo- teachers at ONE Archives at the people.” the taxable value of their home to lacounty.gov/larain. For informa- ple and the struggles and accom- USC Libraries was then incorpo- For information and to view the account for the recent damage. This tion or questions regarding the plishments of the LGBT movement rated into the LGBT history lesson lesson plans, visit remains in effect until the damage Office of the Assessor, call will not be ignored in our class- plans. The cohort of dedicated his- lalgbtcenter.org/lgbthistory. is repaired or the home is rebuilt. (213)974-8658. rooms any longer,” LGBT Center tory educators included: Israel Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 31, 2019 10 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

L.A. City Council looks to add paid parental leave Los Angeles City Councilman children, seeing rapid rates of David Ryu, 4th District, and brain and nervous system develop- Councilwoman Nury Martinez, ment, as well as crucial social 6th District, introduced a motion bonding time with caregivers. photo courtesy of the Council for a Paid Parental Leave Parental leave policies are also District 4 office Ordinance, as well as a study of associated with a 3 to 4 percent The motion introduced by the potential impacts the policy increase in employment to popula- Ryu and Martinez seeks might have on small businesses tion ratios, decreased unemploy- to address the gap and nonprofit organizations, ment, a significant increase in between the full salary among others. women’s participation in the labor and the state policy that “For too many Los Angeles force, and a greater degree of pari- families, raising a child and paying ty between the growth of male and provides 60-70 percent of the bills is becoming an impossible female salaries. eligible employees’ week- choice,” Ryu said. “Families However, many parents eligible ly wages. should not have to choose between for partial paid parental leave parenting and a paycheck. decline to take it, citing a reduction Parenthood is not a liability, but an in pay as the key reason. A 2011 asset to our society, and should be survey conducted by the Center for treated as such. A parental leave Economic Policy Research found policy would mean more time for that a third of Californians who families to spend together, more were eligible but did not apply for retention of workers for business- paid parental leave cited that the es, and a more equitable and just pay would be too low, and nearly Los Angeles.” half of new parents who make less California’s paid parental leave than $30,000 annually who did not policy provides eligible employees have fully paid parental leave had 60-70 percent of their weekly to apply for public assistance. wages, depending on income, for up to 18 weeks of combined prepartum care, postpartum care and bonding time with a newborn, adopted or foster child. The “A parental leave motion asks the city attorney to policy would mean report back with potential options on a paid parental leave ordinance more time for that would require employers in families to spend the city of Los Angeles to make up together, more the difference between the employee’s existing State retention of Disability Insurance or paid workers for parental leave benefits and the employee’s normal gross weekly businesses, wages for up to 18 weeks. and a more Paid parental leave, allowing equitable and just more working parents to spend time with their children in the cru- Los Angeles.” cial early years of life, has positive benefits for the child, parent, -Councilman David Ryu, employer and the overall econo- 4th District my. The first years of life are rec- ognized as a critical period for Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 31, 2019

MetroThe Metro board board of directorshas plantransponder to installed decriminalize in their vehicle. which ExpressLanes varies in price, with an addi- approved a proposal by Los Angeles If they do not, cameras take pho- tional $4 administrative fee. County Supervisor Janice Hahn to tos of the car’s license plate and send Metro’s board of directors unani- enact a one-year pilot program to the driver a $25 fine in the mail. mously approved Hahn’s proposal test decriminalizing the I-110 and I- If a CHP officer pulls over a car in to implement this model as a one- 10 ExpressLanes. the ExpressLane without a transpon- year pilot program. Metro will use “The signage is confusing and I der, the driver can get a $250 cita- the pilot to study the impact on con- know there are plenty of people who tion. gestion and ExpressLane use. have not gone through the trouble of Hahn’s “Pay-As-You-Use” model Metro will need an estimated nine getting a transponder,” Hahn said. would allow a driver without a months to set up this program and “My hope is that this pilot program transponder to use the ExpressLane was instructed to do extensive public makes our ExpressLanes more user without fear of a fine or ticket. outreach to avoid driver confusion. friendly and less punitive.” Metro would simply send a bill in Metro’s approval of the pilot pro- photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Currently, Metro’s ExpressLane the mail to the driver with instruc- gram comes nine months after Hahn The city celebrated the Year of the Dog in 2018. model requires every user to have a tions to pay the congestion fee, proposed the idea last April.

Beverly Hills Chamber to host Lunar New Year celebration On Friday, Feb. 1, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Asian Business Connection Committee will hold the fourth annual Lunar New Year: Year of the Pig Celebration, presented by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and McLaren of Beverly Hills at O’Gara Coach. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of Beverly Hills will unveil three spe- cially commissioned Year of the Pig Rolls-Royces exclusively for guests that evening including a Ghost, Wraith and Dawn. Guests will also have an exclusive opportunity to view a one of a kind Cabbeen Collection McLaren 570GT, and meet Cabbeen, the leading Chinese designer. Welcoming more than 400 atten- dees including high-net-worth pro- fessionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs, local and regional government offi- cials, and other community influ- encers, the event will feature tradi- tional Lunar New Year entertainment with a Beverly Hills touch. “Lunar New Year has grown every year since its inception in 2016. From the traditional lion dance and martial arts, to a canine couture fashion show and live performance on a Chinese guzheng instrument, the excitement and energy at this annual event is always surprising and spectacular” said Vicky Mense, chair of the Asian Business Connection. “Lunar New Year is one of the best annual chamber events. It is a true celebration of east meets west, com- bining traditional Lunar New Year festivities with a Beverly Hills touch,” said Charles L. Black III, chairman of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Guests can look forward to dozens of epicurean delights with tastes from many of the Asian cultures including Xi’an Restaurant, Yojisan Sushi, Sushi House Unico, Crustacean Beverly Hills, Bombay Palace, Wow Noodle, Shan Social House, Tiger Beer, sparkling sake from Asahara Brewery and crowd favorites from Asombroso Fine Tequila, buzzbox premium cocktails, Icelandic Glacial, and San Antonino Winery. Tickets to the event are available on an invitation-only basis. Asian Business Connection Committee serves Beverly Hills busi- ness interests or locally based busi- nesses with Asian business interests. Programming and services of this committee to include events, work- shops, strategic partnerships and business referrals. For information, call (310)248- 1000. 12 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Academy Museum tour highlights annual Free-For-All Offering an exclusive tour of its museum activities, prizes and include the Natural History construction site, which is now sold more. Registration to take a free Museum of Los Angeles County out, the Academy Museum is one of tour of the museum’s construction and the Skirball Cultural Center. more than 40 museums taking part site is sold out, but Free-For-All Local museums participating on in this year’s SoCal Museums annu- Day participants can also win both days include the Broad, al Free-For-All Day on Feb. 2-3. prizes like a museum membership California African American “For 14 years, this event has or tickets to visit the museum when Museum, Craft Contemporary, brought many thousands of addi- it opens later this year. Or, sign up Fowler Museum at UCLA, the tional visitors from across the to become one of the first charter Getty Center, Hammer Museum, region to our exciting and vital members of the Academy Museum Los Angeles Museum of the museums,” said Jennifer Caballero, and receive a complimentary gift Holocaust and the Museum of SoCal Museums president and mar- bag. Contemporary Art. keting director at the Skirball Other museums participating on The Free-For-All also serves as a Cultural Center. “It’s a special Feb. 2 include the Autry Museum reminder that free visitor days are weekend that invites Southern of the American West, La Brea Tar available year-round at museums Californians and others to branch Pits and Museum, LACMA and the across Southern California. A calen- photo courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences out and explore museums they may USC Fisher Museum of Art. On dar of free days can be found at With construction ongoing at the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax, the have never before visited, or to Feb. 3, participating museums socalmuseums.org/free. return to familiar spots. We are Academy Museum’s long-awaited opening is scheduled for later this year. thrilled to continue this tradition, which helps keep Southern California culture accessible to all.” Visit the Academy Museum’s booth on the west side of LACMA’s campus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, for free

Beverly Hills lecture series presents world-renowned photographers As part of the city of Beverly Hills Forum Series, world-renowned pho- tographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher will present “African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals and Ceremonies,” a lecture and personal book signing, on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Beverly Hills City Hall. Forty years of work on the African continent have carried Beckwith and Fisher across 300,000 miles and through remote corners of 45 coun- tries in exploration of more than 200 African cultures. In the process, this team of world-renowned photogra- phers has produced 15 widely acclaimed books and made four films about traditional Africa. They have been granted unprecedented access to African tribal rites and rituals, and continue to be honored worldwide for their powerful photographs docu- menting the traditional ceremonies of cultures thousands of years old. As an intrepid team of explorers, they are committed to preserving sacred tribal ceremonies and African cultural tradi- tions all too vulnerable to the trends of modernity. Admission is free, but RSVP is rec- ommended. Beverly Hills City Hall is located at 455 N. Rexford Drive. For informa- tion and to RSVP, visit (310)285- 1014.

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Fisher (left) and Beckwith Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 January 31, 2019

Larson to lead the Hollywood SubwayA 20-foot sound work wall was remains on track in Beverly Hills installed on Monday at a construc- tion staging yard for the PropertyKristopher “Kris” LarsonOwners has processes, Alliance the cleaning and Wilshire/Rodeo Drive subway sta- been named president and CEO maintenance contract was taken tion at Wilshire Boulevard and of the Hollywood Property over by CleanStreet, and the Reeves Drive in Beverly Hills. Owners Alliance, a nonprofit security contract, which handles Similar to barriers at other sub- organization that manages the quality-of-life issues, was trans- way station construction sites along Hollywood Entertainment ferred to Andrews Global Metro’s Purple Line Extension pro- District business improvement Security. ject, the sound wall will reduce district. Larson will return to Southern noise during work hours from 8 Larson, who will replace out- California from North Carolina, a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through going executive director Kerry where he serves as president and Friday. Morrison, will begin serving in CEO of the Downtown Raleigh Drilling and soil sampling to the new position on Feb. 25. He Alliance. He previously served assess the geology of the tunnel will lead the newly expanded as president and CEO of route under Beverly Hills is also BID with an annual budget of Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. in progressing. Eastbound Wilshire $7.4 million funded by 623 prop- Michigan from 2012-2017, and Boulevard will be reduced to one photo by Edwin Folven lane between Spalding Drive and erty owners, including 303 con- vice president of the Downtown Work is progressing at a construction staging yard along Wilshire dominium owners. Long Beach Associates in Roxbury Drive during work hours Boulevard in Beverly Hills, where a sound wall was recently installed. Property owners voted to California. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday renew and expand the BID last “First and foremost, my over- through Friday. All three lanes on summer. The changes took effect arching goal is to make westbound Wilshire Boulevard will Wilshire Boulevard and Western will be closed intermittently at on Jan. 1, making the Hollywood Hollywood a great place for remain open. Avenue, excavation, concrete work Wilshire Boulevard from 7 a.m. to Entertainment District the largest Angelenos that can be proudly Near the Wilshire/La Cienega and street maintenance continue. 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. in California. The new district shared with the world,” Larson subway station site, North Gale Intermittent lane closures may For questions and concerns, call includes the entire area formerly said. “Hollywood has seen more Drive will be closed from 6 a.m. to occur near Wilshire Boulevard and the 24-hour project hotline at known as the Sunset & Vine than $6.3 billion in investments 6 p.m.. Monday through Saturday. Manhattan Place. (213)922-6934, email the project District. in major retail, residential, hospi- Lane reductions and turn lane Near Wilshire Boulevard and La team at [email protected] or “The BID merger and hiring of tality, commercial and business restrictions on Wilshire Boulevard Brea Avenue, tunneling support is visit metro.net. a BID president signals projects since 2000. Major may also be in place between ongoing at construction stating Hollywood’s goal of attaining employers located in Hollywood, Stanley and Hamilton drives. years and from a staging area in the the recognition it deserves as a like Viacom, Capitol Records The next monthly meeting on the middle of Wilshire Boulevard just major growth engine for Los and Netflix, put Hollywood at subway construction in Beverly east of Sycamore Avenue. Through Angeles,” said Hollywood the nexus of the entertainment, Hills will be held on Wednesday, Friday, Feb. 8, eastbound Wilshire SHOULD I Entertainment District board music and tech industries. With Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at will be intermittently reduced to President Bill Humphrey, senior an expanded investment in the Beverly Hills City Hall, Second one lane between Sycamore and SEEK HELP vice president of Sunset Studios community, the Hollywood Floor Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Mansfield avenues. at Hudson Pacific Properties. Entertainment District will help Rexford Drive. Excavation and hauling and also WITH MY “The BID, as the representative chart Hollywood’s continued Work is also occurring at other ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard of the property owners, is deter- growth as an economic power- locations along the route. Near and Fairfax Avenue. Ogden Drive ESTATE mined to find viable solutions to house for the city and region.” improve the look of Hollywood, Morrison is stepping down to PLANNING?t is possible to prepare one’s improve safety and promote eco- focus on improving mental nomic development.” health services in Los Angeles own estate plan using do-it- Funding for street cleaning, after leading the Hollywood WeHo receives more county yourself software or fill-in-the- security services and homeless Property Owners Alliance for blank forms. It is unlikely, howev- outreach will be increased by 30 more than 20 years. Ier, that these methods will result in percent over previous years. For information, visit onlyin- funds to fight homelessness a suitable solution that accom- After competitive bidding hollywood.org. The Los Angeles County advocacy for disabled adults, have plishes all of your objectives. It is Homeless Initiative has allocated resulted in thousands of people generally advisable to consult new funds to the cities of West receiving help. Approximately with a qualified attorney who can Hollywood and Malibu as part of a 9,635 homeless families and indi- interpret the various laws dealing regional approach to end home- viduals have been placed in per- lessness. manent housing during a 15-month with property rights, taxes, wills, Congressman authors bill aimed West Hollywood received period ending last November, and trusts and probate. $300,000 for a study of city-owned 18,714 people entered crisis, If you choose not to seek the at preventing nuclear war properties and alternative sites for bridge and interim housing. assistance of an attorney, carefully Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D- Beyond the Bomb. bridge and permanent housing. The Los Angeles County review organizations or business- Los Angeles County) and Sen. Ed “No American president, and cer- Malibu received $76,660 to hire a Homeless Initiative, created by the es which offer assistance in the Markey (D-Mass.) have reintro- tainly not Donald Trump, should housing navigator. Board of Supervisors, is charged area of estate planning without the duced legislation to prevent the have the power to launch a first use “I am extremely proud of the with combating and preventing use of practicing attorneys.Just as president from launching a nuclear nuclear first strike absent such an work of the cities of West homelessness. The Chief client satisfaction with particular first strike without Congressional attack without explicit Hollywood and Malibu. [These] Executive Office/County attorneys may vary, so too will the approval. Congressional approval,” Markey announcements show that we are Homeless Initiative provides over- prepared to put our money where sight and guidance in allocating satisfaction experienced by those Lieu and Markey announced the added. “It would be immoral, it individuals using non-lawyers to reintroduction of the “Restricting would be disproportionate and it our mouth is,” said Supervisor funds from the Measure H sales Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. “Only tax ballot initiative. With partners assist them in dealing with estate First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act could only be considered an act of planning issues. Always use com- of 2019” (H.R.669/S.200) at a press war – something our morals and the active collaboration of county such as the United Way of Greater conference on Jan. 29 with nuclear our Constitution make clear no sin- and cities will ensure that all resi- Los Angeles, more than $3.8 mil- mon sense. It will most often be arms control advocates, who urged gle person should be able to do dents of Los Angeles County have lion in Measure H funding has your best guide. Congress to act. Supporters include alone. I thank Rep. Lieu for his con- a roof over their heads.” been allocated to help cities imple- If you decide to consult with an the Union of Concerned Scientists, tinued partnership on the The county’s homelessness pro- ment plans to address and prevent estate planning attorney, you can the Federation of American Restricting First Use of Nuclear grams, including outreach, emer- homelessness. save time and money by preparing Scientists, Ploughshares Fund, Weapons Act, and we will continue gency shelter, rapid rehousing, For information, visit thoroughly for your meeting. You supportive housing and benefits homeless.lacounty.gov. Arms Control Association, Peace to work with our colleagues to get can organize information regarding Action, Win Without War and this critical legislation passed.” your assets, liabilities, disposition desires and other objectives as well as gather important documents Letters to the Editor such as prior wills or trusts, powers of attorney, life insurance policies, A part of our taxes is supposed Ted Lieu offers early support for employment benefits and other Hollywood project to go to Mayor Garcetti’s plan to related documents and information. does nothing to help end the homeless problem with- Kamala Harris for president in 10 years, which is now well RAMER AW ROUP Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) has cially launched her 2020 presiden- the homeless into that time frame. With home- K L G endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris (D- tial bid. At the event, Harris said she lessness on the rise and nothing Calif.) for president. He is the first would fight “for the people” and Re “Crossroads Hollywood being done, we all know that Stephen W. Kramer member of Congress to back her criticized President Donald Trump project to transform Sunset Garcetti’s plan was a lie and that 2020 campaign. and his plans for a wall along the Boulevard,” Jan. 24 issue: our hard-earned tax money con- 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 “She embraces the future, not the country’s southern border as a tinues to be wasted by Los Los Angeles, CA 90036 past, and is the person we need to “medieval vanity project.” It’s great that the Crossroads Angeles and the state of (323)964-7100 move America forward,” Lieu said “We’re proud to have his sup- Hollywood project will create California. A participating member of in a tweet on Jan. 28 announcing his port,” said Ian Sams, Harris’ press low-income housing for the endorsement. Lieu’s endorsement secretary. AARP courtesy Union poor, but the homeless will George Vreeland Hill Privilege followed Harris’ rally in her home- Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf remain, well, homeless. Beverly Hills extended town of Oakland, where she offi- has also endorsed Harris. Network 14 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RESTAURANT NEWS massaged suckling pig, in honor of such as the updated Mulan’s Lunar World Nutella Day the Year of the Pig, is the highlight New Year Procession. Visit the arts By Jill Weinlein n Tuesday, Feb. 5, the of the menu. Other items include and crafts area for beautiful décor Mediterranean-inspired Bacari sticky rice and noodles, squab and ideas and shop themed merchan- OWest Adams and Bacari PDR will quail, and seafood. The menu starts dise for the whole family. 1313 Pasta-making class Pisco sours at offer a $1 Nutella panino. It’s a telera at $88, excluding tax and gratuity. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, roll filled with Nutella and choice of 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly (714)781-4636. strawberry, banana or both. 2308 S. Hills, (310)205-8990. at Nerano Los Balcones Union Ave., (213) 748-7205. 6805 S. hef Michele Lisi’s mother, ead to Peruvian restaurant Los Vista Del Mar Lane, Playa Del Rey, Mamma Teresa, is visiting Los Balcones in Hollywood to cel- (310)439-2100. CAngeles from Italy, and to cele- Hebrate the pisco sour, the national Year of the Pig Super Bowl brate, Nerano will serve a special drink of Peru, on Saturday, Feb. 2. menu inspired by her cooking until For one day only, the restaurant will Crustacean’s at Disneylandisney California Adventure Feb. 3. Lisi will also host a pasta- offer five versions of the pisco sour Park will observe Lunar New Sunday Fun making class on Saturday, Feb. 2, using different ingredients and Lunarhef Helene New An, Year a pioneer of DYear daily through Sunday, Feb. 17. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class, complimentary liquors. modern Vietnamese cuisine, Guests can enjoy a multicultural Trejo’s Coffee & for $80 per person, includes an Throughout the day, all of the cock- Cwill launch Crustacean’s first-ever menu of traditional treats and appetizer, salad, fresh pasta and a tails are $13 each or $25 for a flight Lunar New Year menu. This special drinks with the 2019 Lunar New Donutsrejo’s Coffee & Donuts offers glass of wine. 9960 S. Santa of three. 1360 Vine St., Los menu is available Feb. 5-8 and fea- Year Sip and Savor Pass. The cele- Los Angeles Rams-inspired Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, Angeles, (323)871-9600. tures traditional dishes that repre- brations will also include live enter- Tdonuts to celebrate the big game. (310)405-0155. sent good luck and prosperity. A tainment and musical performances Blue-and-gold-glazed raised donuts

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Try tep into the Blue Room for foot- Ibingo extravaganza with drink and Firestone Walker Brewing Wand short ribs from APL Sthe Wakey Wakey bloody mary pre- ball-themed food and drinks pizza prizes for customers and Company’s 805 and Lagunitas IPA. Restaurant. Place orders through pared with bacon-infused vodka, Sserved from 3 to 9 p.m. The Rams- happy hour prices all night. Beers Margaritas are made blended or on APL’s Hole in the Wall takeaway Smog City Little Bo Pils, themed dish is a shrimp taco with are $3, and old fashioneds are $7. the rocks, and can be ordered by the window or online at Eventbrite by Blackstrap Worcestershire, hicko- blood orange and Meyer lemon Baldoria will offer $2 shots every glass or pitcher. Order the Casita’s Friday, Feb. 1. Food can be picked ry-smoked black salt, sharp ched- salsa, aioli and roasted poblano slaw time either team scores a field goal, Special prepared with six crispy up on Feb. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 dar, pepperoni, cherry tomato and for $15. The Patriots dish is a crab touchdown or safety. 243 San mini tortillas topped with chicken, p.m. The APL barbecue beef short house-pickled okra. The restaurant and lobster roll with tarragon, aioli Pedro St., (213)947-3329. beef, jack cheese, sour cream and ribs are $150 plus tax and serve will also serve bottomless mimosas and chips for $15. Enjoy the meal fresh guacamole. 1920 Hyperion four to six people. The whole pork from noon to 4 p.m. for $15 per per- with an Angel City Pilsner, repre- Ave., Los Angeles, (323)662-4255. shoulder package is $175 plus tax, son. Stay for the big game to enjoy senting the West Coast, or a Victory Baltairehef Travis Strickland is making and the whole brisket package is happy hour prices in the barroom Brewing Company Prima Pilsner, game day bites, steaks and $225 plus tax. Both serve eight to and the upstairs in the Proper dining representing the East Coast. Both burgers with $5 beer specials and Public School 12 people. All packages include the hall. The restaurant will be shuck- are $7 each. 11648 San Vicente C njoy touchdown-worthy spe- $10 cocktails. The game will be cials during the Super Bowl APL house pickle salad, coleslaw, ing and serving $1 oysters, $1 Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)806-6464. shown in the lounge on big screen barbecue baked beans and sliced wings and handcrafted pitchers of Ehappy hour at Public School loca- TVs, and prizes will be given at the tions all day. 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An unknown suspect stole a vehi- grand theft in the 5400 block of pect assaulted a victim near the cle parked near the corner of Palm Wilshire at 6 p.m. corner of Willoughby and and Santa Monica at 12:30 a.m. Highland. OLICE LOTTER At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect P B At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 400 Jan. 22 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Orange. 8700 block of Sunset. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of 300 block of S. Muirfield. Jan. 12 and Jan. 24. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- burglary in the 1400 block of N. Wilshire and Ridgeley at 10 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Stanley at 6 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim during Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Jan. 18 a domestic violence incident in the County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Jan. 22 6700 block of Sunset at 10:30 a.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:25 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 400 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 8800 N. La Brea. committed a petty theft in the 8700 Beverly Hills Police pect committed a burglary in the block of Santa Monica. block of Beverly. 600 block of N. Sierra Drive. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Department An unknown suspect burglarized a tim in the 100 block of Robertson An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 600 block of at 3:43 p.m. vehicle parked in the 400 block of Jan. 12 An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 500 block of Kings at 1 p.m. N. Hayworth at 1 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:34 p.m., two unknown male Camden Drive at 2 p.m. At 4:01 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 400 At 3:55 p.m., an unknown suspect suspects committed a burglary in committed a petty theft in the 7800 block of S. Detroit. robbed a victim in the 7100 block the 600 block of N. Crescent At 5 p.m., an unknown male sus- block of Santa Monica. of Beverly. Drive. No further description was pect committed a grand theft in the An unknown suspect burglarized a provided. 600 block of N. Bedford Drive. Jan. 23 vehicle parked in the 700 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a S. Highland at 5 p.m. petty theft in the 7200 block of Jan. 13 burglary in the 200 block of S. At noon, a suspect assaulted a vic- Melrose at 7 p.m. tim during a domestic violence At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Doheny Drive at 6 p.m. incident in the 1100 block of N. La burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the At 6:50 p.m., two unknown male Brea. 700 block of S. Cochran. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8300 block of Gregory Way. A sec- 900 block of Wilcox. ond burglary was reported in the suspects committed a burglary in An unknown suspect committed a same area at approximately the the 9600 block of Wilshire Jan. 19 petty theft in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a same time. Boulevard. One suspect was approximately 39 years old, 5 feet Santa Monica at 4:30 p.m. At 5:20 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 8000 block of 5 inches tall and 145 pounds. No committed a burglary in the 8400 Beverly at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 14 description was provided of the Jan. 24 block of Melrose. second suspect. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:50 p.m., an unknown male At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 6100 suspect committed a burglary in An unknown male suspect com- assaulted a victim in the 8800 cle parked near the corner of De block of Sunset. the 700 block of N. Beverly Drive. mitted a grand theft in the 9500 block of Santa Monica. Longpre and La Brea at 9 a.m. block of Wilshire Boulevard at 8 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Jan. 15 p.m. The suspect was approxi- At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- tim near the corner of First and mately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 Los Angeles Police pect committed a petty theft in the Van Ness at 11:40 p.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect pounds. 7600 block of Melrose. committed a grand theft near the Department Jan. 23 corner of Burton Way and N. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Maple Drive. burglary in the 200 block of S. Jan. 16 burglary in the 500 block of N. At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Doheny Drive at 10 p.m. Plymouth at 8:10 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a 400 block of S. Mansfield. vehicle parked in the 6800 block of burglary in the 200 block of S. At 10:15 p.m., an unknown male At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 2:30 p.m. Doheny Drive at 6:30 p.m. suspect committed a burglary in burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a the 300 block of N. Crescent 600 block of N. Las Palmas. burglary in the 300 block of At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Drive. The suspect was approxi- Robertson at 4:43 a.m. assaulted a victim in the 8500 committed a burglary in the 300 mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 An unknown suspect committed a block of W. Third. block of S. Clark Drive. pounds. burglary in the 100 block of Kings At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect at 8:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1300 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Wilton Place. burglary in the 100 block of S. Jan. 19 vehicle parked in the 6000 block of At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Sunset at 3:15 p.m. Almont Drive at 10:30 p.m. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect pect robbed a victim near the cor- An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 300 ner of Clinton and La Brea. vehicle parked near Orange Grove At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect and Waring at 1:50 p.m. Jan. 16 block of S. La Cienega Boulevard. stole a bicycle in the 100 block of Saint Andrews Place. Jan. 20 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6200 mitted a grand theft in the 9500 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of S. Doheny Drive. block of Wilshire Boulevard at 5 robbed a victim in the 700 block of block of Hollywood. vehicle parked in the 6100 block of N. Martel. p.m. The suspect was approxi- Orange at 6:15 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a mately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 160 An unknown suspect committed a burglary near the corner of North petty theft in the 5500 block of pounds. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 21 Rodeo Drive and Park Way at Hollywood at 6:40 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near 11:55 a.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown male sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a the corner of Las Palmas and At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a grand theft in the Sunset. victim near the corner of Selma At 3:03 p.m., an identity theft was 9500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. and Vine at 12:20 a.m. A second robbed a victim near the corner of reported in the 100 block of N. Fifth and Loraine. The suspect was approximately 5 An unknown suspect burglarized a assault was reported in the same Almont Drive. feet 6 inches tall and 160 pounds. location at approximately the vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Vine and Willoughby at 9 p.m. same time. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7400 block of burglary in the 100 block of S. Jan. 20 At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 8 p.m. At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspect Linden Drive at 5 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1500 At 11:13 a.m., an unknown male assaulted a victim in the 100 block block of N. Poinsettia. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect robbed a victim in the 400 of Sycamore. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- Jan. 17 An unknown suspect committed a 1300 block of N. Las Palmas. pect was approximately 41 years An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 1700 block of An unknown male suspect com- old, 6 feet 3 inches tall and 185 vehicle parked in the 5900 block of Whitley at 11 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a mitted a grand theft in the 9500 pounds. Wilshire at 10:45 p.m. block of Wilshire Boulevard at petty theft in the 7300 block of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 8:25 p.m. 10:30 a.m. The suspect was Three unknown suspects, two Jan. 17 committed a burglary in the 600 approximately 30 years old, 5 feet male and the other female, robbed 6 inches tall and 135 pounds. block of N. Plymouth. a victim near the corner of Wilshire At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Jan. 24 Boulevard and Rodeo Drive at pect assaulted a victim in the 5800 At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- 7:42 p.m. The male suspects were block of Sunset. tim in the 300 block of N. Stanley committed a burglary in the 400 approximately 19 to 20 years old, pect assaulted a victim near the block of Camden Drive. at 6 p.m. corner of Wilcox and Sunset. 5 feet 8 inches tall and 120 to 150 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- pounds. The female suspect was tim near the corner of Saint At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- A suspect assaulted a victim dur- approximately 20 years old, 5 feet Andrews Place and Santa Monica committed a petty theft in the 100 mitted a grand theft in the 9600 ing a domestic violence incident in 2 inches tall and 175 pounds. at 5 a.m. block of N. La Cienega. block of Wilshire Boulevard at 6:01 the 500 block of S. Ogden at 4:15 p.m. a.m. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a West Hollywood committed a petty theft in the 7100 petty theft in the 7600 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 18 block of Sunset. Melrose at 8:30 p.m. Sheriff’s Station burglarized a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Hauser. At 2:37 a.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 21 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 9500 victim in the 6200 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Brighton Way. An unknown suspect assaulted a Lexington at 12:30 p.m. 1400 block of Vine. An unknown suspect burglarized a victim in the 600 block of N. vehicle parked in the 7800 block of An unknown male suspect commit- Robertson at midnight. At 3:05 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Oakwood at 4:50 p.m. ted a grand theft in the 9700 block committed a petty theft in the 800 cle parked in the 8100 block of of Wilshire Boulevard at 11 a.m. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of N. La Brea. Sunset at 11 p.m. At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect The suspect was approximately 5 pect committed a petty theft in the robbed a victim in the 7600 block feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. 7900 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a At 11:40 p.m., an unknown sus- of Beverly. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 31, 2019

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  celebrate theparking Rams’ lot. Our staff is wearing Supertion will receive anBowl additional $500, ‘Pink’s loves the L.A. Rams’ shirts Pink said. The Los Angeles Rams and the and we created a special menu item Pink made a similar bet with New England Patriots will face off for the L.A. Rams to celebrate their Spike’s last fall when the Los on the gridiron on Feb. 3 in Super trip to the Super Bowl.” Angeles Dodgers played the Bowl LIII, but hungry fans don’t Fans can sink their teeth into a Boston Red Sox in the World have to wait until Sunday to cele- Blue & Gold Double Chili Cheese Series. Although the Red Sox won brate with a super meal. Bacon Dog, which has two hot that series, Pink is confident Los Pink’s Hot Dogs at Pink’s Square dogs, chili, mustard, onions, Angeles will prevail in the Super near La Brea and Melrose avenues cheese, three strips of bacon and Bowl. He predicts it will be a close launched its tribute to the Rams and diced tomatoes. game, with the Rams winning by the Super Bowl earlier this week by “You could field this dog at the three points. painting the pink stand blue and Super Bowl and it would probably Just as the stand celebrated the gold, adding blue and gold umbrel- beat the Patriots,” Pink said. “I loaded Dodgers’ appearances in the last photo by Edwin Folven las and tables, and most important- it up to represent the offensive line of two World Series, Pink hopes the Richard and Gloria Pink decked out their stand in blue and gold to celebrate ly, celebrating with a special hot the Los Angeles Rams. You’ve got Rams playing in the Super Bowl the Rams’ first trip to the Super Bowl since returning to L.A. dog to mark the Rams’ first time two hot dogs, one representing the will become an annual tradition. He back to the big game since return- Rams, one representing the Patriots, said the city is renowned for top L.A. as a sports capital and the to celebrate after the big game. ing to Los Angeles. but if you notice when you bite into sports franchises, and he has long tremendous spirit of the fans, many “The time to really show our love “I’m so proud that the L.A. Rams the dog, you’ll see that the Rams’ is in been a fan of all L.A. teams. of whom have dined at Pink’s since and support is when they’re in the are back here in Los Angeles and so front. It’s the front dog.” “L.A. is the sports capital of the they were little kids and so appreci- greatest sports event that occurs in proud that they are playing in the The special hot dog costs $5.30, world, and Pink’s wants to pay trib- ate that an iconic hot dog stand our country, and that’s the Super Super Bowl,” said Richard Pink, and all proceeds will be donated to ute to the tremendous, legendary that’s been around for close to 80 Bowl. The Rams have had a lot of who operates the stand with his the Los Angeles Rams Foundation. teams,” Pink said. “First, the years feels that it is part of the cul- battle scars and a lot of battle stars, wife Gloria and sister Beverly. Pink also made a $500 wager with Dodgers made it into the World ture and the fabric and the spirit of and I believe they are going to bring “This is Super Bowl week at the owner of Spike’s Junkyard Series and now the Rams into the Los Angeles.” home a battle star this time around. Pink’s. We turned everything blue Dogs in Boston, with the winner Super Bowl. That means that Los Pink said the hot dogs and ham- I am hoping everybody after the and gold, from the front of Pink’s to donating the money to charity. If Angeles is number one, and Pink’s burgers are perfect for a Super Bowl game will celebrate at Pink’s. Go the umbrellas to the poles in the the Rams win, the team’s founda- wants to recognize the stature of party, and the stand is a great place Rams.” Farmers Market kicks off Super Bowl rivalry with Boston counterpart As the Los Angeles Rams and #PublicMarketRivalry! Through a ner of Third and Fairfax, has been a New England Patriots get ready to series of photos this week leading up favorite gathering place since 1934. compete in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. to the big game, the markets will Boston Public Market is a year- 3, the Original Farmers Market and demonstrate how their cuisine is bet- round indoor marketplace with more the Boston Public Market are ramp- ter than the other’s. On Monday, Feb. than 35 artisans and food producers. ing up a friendly East Coast-West 4, the market from the city whose Follow @farmersmarketla, Coast rivalry. team was defeated in the Super Bowl @bostonpublicmarket, The two public markets are hold- will post a photo of employees wear- #FootballFoodFight and ing an Instagram competition using ing the other market’s T-shirt. #PublicMarketRivalry, to enjoy the hashtags #FootballFoodFight and The Original Farmers Market, cor- fun.

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CountyThe Los Angeles approves County Board of million aid infor potential LAUSD funding to LACMAThe Los Angeles showcases County and resist-dyed the ‘Power of Pattern’ Supervisors unanimously approved enhance mental health and well- Museum of Art presents “Power with a design a motion by Supervisors Mark being at LAUSD schools. The of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats before weaving Ridley-Thomas and Hilda Solis that amount would make it possible to from the David and Elizabeth into cloth. The would identify millions in Los fund a healthcare professional on Reisbord Collection,” an exhibi- result were vivid Angeles County funds that could be every elementary school campus tion showcasing over 60 exam- patterns with directed to the Los Angeles Unified five days a week. Research has ples of visually dynamic Central blurred, cloud-like School District to enhance health shown that the sooner children expe- Asian ikat robes and wall hang- juxtapositions of care for students. riencing trauma or distress can ings, on view from Feb. 3 to July color, known The motion seeks to build on the access professional treatment and 28. locally as abrbandi infrastructure and resources that support, the higher their likelihood Organized by motif, “Power of (literally “cloud L.A. County already provides to succeed academically, and devel- Pattern” examines how the binding”). When LAUSD, which includes dozens of op resilience and effective coping region’s textile designers, dyers worn on the body school-based health centers, as well mechanisms. and weavers used improvisation or decorating the as mental health clinicians, crisis The motion also instructed the and abstraction to create textiles home, these tex- intervention training for teachers, Departments of Health Services and unique to Central Asia. The tiles resonated and counseling for families. L.A. Public Health to, within 30 days, objects on view are drawn solely against the Central County is also currently working to identify strategies for supporting from the collection of the Asian landscape. build dozens of well-being centers in LAUSD in its efforts to hire school Reisbords. Surrounded by high schools to support teenage stu- nurses and other health profession- Central Asian ikat textiles are a present-day Iran, dents’ social and emotional wellness als. Courtney Powers with the testament to the power of pattern Afghanistan, In- and sexual health. Community Clinic Association of and are influenced by the various dia, China, Specifically, the motion instructed L.A. County, which represents sev- cultures along the historic Silk Mongolia and the L.A. County Department of eral operators of school-based health Road. Employing creative use of Russia, Central Mental Health to identify up to $10 centers, also supported the motion. scale, proportion and orientation, Asia generally with hues that are compelling in refers to the coun- their purposeful contrast, these tries of Kazak- photo © Museum Associates/LACMA luxury fabrics functioned as bea- hstan, Kyrgyzstan, Colorful Central Asian ikat textiles were luxury cons of kaleidoscopic color that Tajikistan, Turk- fabrics that reflected the wealth and sophistica- reflected the wealth and sophisti- menistan and tion of its patrons. New state education leader focuses cation of its patrons. Uzbekistan. This During the 19th and early 20th landlocked Eurasian ecoregion elements adapted in the area. centuries, the region experienced was for thousands of years the LACMA is located at 5905 onState innovation Superintendent of Publicand achievement a renaissance in ikat, a technique center of active trade and con- Wilshire Blvd. For information, Instruction Tony Thurmond has where silk threads were bound quest that carried various design visit lacma.org. appointed Catalina Cifuentes as deputy superintendent of the Performance, Planning, and Technology branch of the California Department of The Wallis presents ‘Witness Uganda’ musical Education. The Wallis Annenberg Center for Williams, of “Wild Goose Dreams”; apartment in New York City, from a The branch oversees programs Performing Arts presents the West Amber Iman, of “Hamilton”; and joyous celebration of African youth promoting innovation and Coast premiere of “Witness Emma Hunton, of “Wicked,” to a terrifying abduction 8,000 miles improved student achievement, Uganda,” a groundbreaking docu- Based on a true story, “Witness away, “Witness Uganda” explores including statewide student assess- mentary musical by Matt Gould and Uganda” follows Griffin, a New the question, “Is changing the world ment, school and district interven- Griffin Matthews, running from York City-based American volun- even possible?” tions, state and federal accountabil- Tuesday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 24, teer, as he arrives in Uganda to help “We’re excited to share this raw, ity, and the collection and reporting in The Wallis’s Lovelace Studio build a village school and escape his real story about the complexity of of educational data. Theater. church’s condemnation of his sexu- helping others. It feels more rele- photo courtesy of the California Department of After a successful off-Broadway ality. When he falls into a complicat- vant now than ever,” Matthews Cifuentes has a diverse back- Education ground at multiple levels of the run, this new and revised production ed relationship with a group of des- said. Catalina Cifuentes will help guide education system including teach- documents the story of a man bat- titute, orphaned teenagers, he finds Tickets are $50. The Wallis is ing middle and high school, coun- student progress in her new posi- tling to find his place in a world full himself driven by a mission that will located at 9390 N. Santa Monica seling and serving in leadership tion with the California Department of injustice and inhumanity. The change his and their lives forever. Blvd. For information and tickets, positions. of Education. Wallis’ production stars 12-time From the rolling hills of the visit thewallis.org, or call (310)746- “I am excited to have Catalina Grammy nominee Ledisi; Jamar Ugandan countryside to a stifling 4000. join our CDE team.” Thurmond received the 2018 National said. “She is a passionate, commit- Association of College Admission ted and dedicated professional with Counseling Inclusion, Access and a proven track record of improving Success Award, honoring her work outcomes for all students. Her making post-secondary opportuni- accolades alone show how respect- ties available to underrepresented ed her work is, and we are lucky students. that she will continue that work Cifuentes serves as vice chair of here at CDE.” the California Student Aid Cifuentes most recently served Commission, a state agency as the executive director of college responsible for administering and career readiness at the financial aid programs for students Riverside County Office of attending public and private univer- Education. She won that county’s sities, colleges and vocational Education Administrator of the schools. She is also a state team Year Award for her work coordinat- member of Michelle Obama’s ing counselors, leading career- Reach Higher National Committee, readiness initiatives and directing which encourages students to com- the Advancement Via Individual plete higher education. Determination program. She also For information, visit cde.ca.gov.

LAUSD, school police union reach contract agreement The Los Angeles Unified School said. “We are deeply grateful for District has reached a tentative their service and commitment to agreement with the Los Angeles the students, employees, families School Police Association featur- and communities of Los Angeles ing a 6 percent salary increase for Unified.” 2017-20. The agreement contains a 3 per- “The men and women of the Los cent retroactive salary increase in Angeles School Police work tire- 2017-18 and a 3 percent increase lessly to ensure Los Angeles in 2018-19, and an ongoing sur- Unified provides a safe learning vivor benefit effective July 1, environment for our students and 2019. The agreement covers all employees,” LAUSD school police officers, sergeants Superintendent Austin Beutner and lieutenants. 20 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Volunteers needed for annual ZooThe Los celebrates Angeles Zoo celebrates Year of the Pig with education 2019’s Lunar New Year, which kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 5, by encouraging LAUSDA record 14 LAUSDAcademic teams their successDecathlon will be due to the guests to come learn about the differ- were invited to the state Academic individuals who give their time to ent species of pigs native to countries Decathlon last year thanks to their coach, teach and volunteer. The around the world. high scores in the regional compe- district’s Beyond the Bell pro- Guests can enjoy the experience of tition. gram is reaching out to past vol- getting up close to a new companion LAUSD also holds the record unteers to request continued pair of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs at for the most state titles with 23 involvement and to ask them to the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo, and national championships with invite their friends, relatives and and observe other rare and endan- 19. This year, 61 LAUSD teams colleagues to become involved. gered species of pig like the red river representing their schools and This year the LAUSD hogs, babirusas and the Visayan communities will compete for a Academic Decathlon warty pigs. spot in the state competition and a Competition will be a one-day “We’re proud to have both domes- ticket to the U.S. Academic event, during which students will tic and wild species of pigs in our zoo Decathlon National finals. be assessed in their speech and collection because it’s important to On Feb. 2 at the Edward R. interview skills. They will also create an understanding of the role Roybal Learning Center, speech have the opportunity to showcase that all pig species play in our homes photo by Jamie Pham and interview events will be held their knowledge in front of a and in the ecosystem,” said Alisa The Los Angeles Zoo’s two new Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs Petunia Behar, curator of mammals at the from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a cheering audience by answering and Pua arrived just last month. super quiz event from 1:30 to 5 questions from across every sub- Los Angeles Zoo. The Vietnamese p.m. Over 500 students from 61 ject they’ve studied as they take pot-bellied pigs, named Petunia and high schools have spent countless part in the super quiz relay. Pua, arrived for public viewing just mals for the zoo. They are considered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 hours mastering the material, The Roybal Learning Center is last month. Petunia and Pua weigh in to be smarter than dogs, and while p.m., weather permitting. preparing speeches and practicing located at 1200 W. Colton St. For at around 151 and 121 pounds, they may have poor eyesight, they do The Los Angeles Zoo is located at interview skills. A large part of information, visit btb.lausd.net. respectively, and are on their way to have great senses of smell and hear- 5333 Zoo Drive. For information, becoming future ambassador ani- ing. Guests can visit the pair daily visit lazoo.org.

more than 25 films released in pays homage each year to the cre- 2018. ativity of the costume designer for The exhibition is free to the pub- film with a museum show of out- FIDMThe Fashion to Institute display of Design OscarsArt of Motion Picture costume Costume costume contenders design are featured in the lic. Located on the FIDM campus, standing costumes and Oscar-nom- & Merchandising Museum pre- Design exhibition, celebrating the exhibition. visitors’ hours are Tuesday through inated designs. sents the 27th annual creativity of costume designers for Representing the past year in Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FIDM is located at 919 S. Grand film, on view from Feb. 5 to April cinema, visitors will see over 100 This major exhibition is the only Ave. For information, visit 12. Academy Award nominees for outstanding costume designs from one of its kind in the world that fidm.edu.

photo courtesy of FIDM Museum The 27th annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibi- tion highlights over 100 costumes from more than 25 films, including this year’s Oscar-nominated designs.

El Capitan hosts concert with historic organ The El Capitan Theatre puts a spotlight on its historic Mighty Wurlitzer organ and its award-win- ning house organist with “To Disney, With Love,” a special con- cert on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. by Rob Richards, celebrating his 20th anniversary at the El Capitan Theatre. Guests will be delighted by Disney classics and concert favorites played on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. There will also be special surprise guest artists. The El Capitan’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ has four keyboards and 37 ranks of pipes, each of which represent different musical instruments. It is considered the top of the line in theater organs and was meticulously restored over a one- year period. Tickets are $10 per person. VIP tickets are $20, and include pop- corn and a 20-ounce drink. The El Capitan Theatre is located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For infor- mation and tickets, visit elcapi- tantickets.com, or call (800)DIS- NEY6. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 31, 2019

State archives digitizes collection of Eichler designs For the first time, the California States Archives has digitized its entire collection of esteemed archi- tect Alfred Eichler’s drawings, sketches and watercolors. This col- lection of 431 images of his public project designs spans from 1925 to 1962. The complete collection is searchable and can be browsed on the secretary of state’s website. In 2018, the state archives released a digital exhibit sampling some of Eichler’s work on the Google Arts & Culture platform. “Alfred Eichler was instrumental in designing public works that photo courtesy of the California State Archives reflected the growing vibrancy and An Eichler design of commanding officers’ quarters at Fort Winfield diversity of the Golden State in the Scott, San Francisco, is among the featured works. first half of the 20th century,” Secretary of State Alex Padilla said. “Many of Eichler’s designs became use a variety of styles – from Revival to Midcentury Modern – is California icons. Eichler’s ability to Brutalist to Spanish Mission a testament to his skill as an archi- tect. I am proud that the State Archives is continuing our work to provide digital access to our state’s by Myles Mellor rich history.” Crossword Puzzle Eichler (1895-1977) grew up in San Francisco and studied at Columbia University and the Beaux Arts Institute of Design in New York. His architectural career began with his service as a civilian architect for the U.S. Navy during WWI and culminated in being a Supervisory Architect for California’s Department of Public Works. Some iconic buildings and infra- structure designed and renovated Rams quarterback Pat Haden, who lived in Burnside Towers in Park by Alfred Eichler include the San La Brea, served as chairman of the 1977 Crippled Children’s Society Quentin Prison, Camarillo State campaign, and posed for a photo with 6-year-old George Vick, the Hospital, the Renovated Benicia campaign’s posterboy that year, in the Feb. 10, 1977, issue of the State Capitol building, Park Labrea News. The Crippled Children’s Society, which has since Sacramento’s Tower Bridge, Fort been renamed Via Services, served 15,000 children with disabilities Yuma Quarantine Inspection Area at the time. and buildings that became part of the San Diego State and UC Santa Barbara campuses. The State Archives will host Bruce Marwick to speak on the life and work of Eichler on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 5 p.m. Marwick is a board member of Across 4. Kind of vaccine the Sacramento History Alliance 1. ____ Paolo 5. “I cannot tell ___” and former vice president for the 4. Walmart’s club 6. Lo ___ (Chinese noodles) Sacramento Art Deco Society. 8. Prepares for firing 7. Netflix genre Marwick’s presentation, “Alfred 14. Letter add-ons, for short 8. Small Eichler: The Life of an Exceptional 15. Actor Guinness 9. Get hot again Architect and Watercolor Painter,” 16. Uncannily 10. Really steamed will delve into the similarities and 17. Money dispenser 11. It fell in March 2001 differences between Eichler’s 18. Roman 53 12. Rock group from the 70s works, stylistic evolution, and what 19. 2003 best actress for her role 13. Dictionary abbr. they reveal about his life. in “Monster”, last name 21. Evidence collectors For information, visit 20. Zac Brown Band hit 22. Endured sos.ca.gov/archives/Alfred-eichler- 23. Flightless flock 25. Movable guitar bar collection. 24. Small amount 26. Large amount 25. Letters on some Civil War 27. Firm member: Abbr. buckles 29. Snowden tangled with it 28. Collide with 30. IOU “Eichler’s ability to 32. Take away 31. Of or produced by the sea use a variety 34. “___ bleu!” 33. Obstacle 36. ___ the crack of dawn 35. Letters after Q of styles – from 37. Nickelback hit 37. Be wide open Brutalist to photo courtesy of LADWP 43. “Fantastic Four” actress 38. Water pot Spanish Mission Jessica 39. Skier’s aid 44. Took ___ for the worse 40. Part of an exchange Revival to 45. Army outfit 41. Lady Midcentury 48. Bloodsuckers 42. Compass dir. Ivanhoe Pathway open to the public Modern – is a The Ivanhoe Pathway officially Complex opened for the public to 53. Listening device 46. Monstrous opened to the public on Jan. 26 at walk the 2.2 mile reservoir interi- 54. Cubism pioneer Juan 47. Formally speaks testament to his 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting cer- or perimeter roadway. 56. Head connection 49. AC/DC single skill as an emony featuring Los Angeles The new Ivanhoe Pathway is 57. Hit rap song from Eminem, 50. Clear-up architect. I am City Councilman David Ryu, 4th part of a series of improvement Dr. Dre and 50 Cent 51. Sweet treat District, State Assemblywoman projects that LADWP is imple- 61. Although 52. Shishkabob holder proud that the Laura Friedman, Board of Water menting at the Silver Lake 64. On the same page 55. Glides State Archives is and Power Commissioner and Reservoir Complex in response to 65. Choice marble 57. Paper showing qualification, Vice President Cynthia McClain- feedback from local residents. 66. 18 holes for short continuing our Hill, LADWP Chief Operating Construction on the walkway 67. Da Vinci painting ending 58. Slightly work to provide Officer Martin Adams and local began in spring 2018 and was 68. Fish story 59. Venom digital access to residents. recently completed. The Ivanhoe 69. Chases a fox into its hole 60. Laker, Lamar The new Ivanhoe Pathway pro- Pathway is along Ivanhoe 70. Flower supporter 61. Power serve, perhaps our state’s vides a publicly accessible walk- Reservoir near the 2300 block of 71. Make a goof 62. Mauna ___ rich history.” ing path at the north end of the W. Silver Lake Drive, and will be 63. Small bit used in dentistry or Silver Lake Reservoir Complex open to the public daily from Down surgery near Ivanhoe Reservoir. dawn to dusk. 1. Keyboard key -California Secretary of State Immediately following the cere- For information, visit 2. Breathing problem Alex Padilla mony, the Silver Lake Reservoir ladwp.com. 3. Heavy metal See ANSWERS page 25 22 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Exhibit highlights music icon’s passion for fashion Eight-time Grammy-winner and Oscar-nominated artist Dolly Parton has been widely renowned as not just a music legend, but a fashion icon. To showcase iconic costumes and pieces from her per- sonal archive, the Grammy Museum presents “Diamond In A Rhinestone World: The Costumes Of Dolly Parton,” an exhibit show- casing iconic costumes and pieces from her personal archive running from Tuesday, Feb. 5, through March 17. Presented by City National Bank, it is the first exhibit on Parton in the United States outside of her Tennessee theme park Dollywood. Parton will discuss sto- ries and the history behind the cos- tumes at a special forum on Monday, Feb. 4, in the museum’s Clive Davis Theater as part of an exclusive Town Hall Program. photo courtesy of Lowell Ryan Projects Parton will be honored at the 2019 Artist Samuel Jablon creates poem-paintings using conversations and MusiCares Person of the Year trib- ute on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Los advertisements he heard and saw on the streets of New York City. Angeles Convention Center, two nights before the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. “Diamond In A Rhinestone World: The Costumes Of Dolly ‘Mind Body Soul’ exhibition Parton” will offer a retrospective of photo by JB Rowland the artist’s career and most iconic Dresses and apparel worn by iconic artist Dolly Parton will be show- fashion moments. The exhibit will cased in a new exhibit at the Grammy Museum. unveiledNew contemporary at art gallery newYork art City. galleryExpanding the idea of also feature WHIM canvasses cur- rently on display at the museum. Lowell Ryan Projects presents the found object, he then worked video, an iconic pink dress from the nary costumes and pieces will take its inaugural exhibition “Mind words like “emptiness,” “trou- “I probably have thousands of dresses from over the years,” “Backwoods Barbie” album cover you through a career that has Body Soul,” on view through ble” and “ravenous” onto a can- and music video, and outfits from spanned decades of someone who Feb. 26. vas by thickly applying, densely Parton said. “I had a hard time let- ting go of some of my favorites, but her Live In London 2009 and Red is beloved as both a groundbreak- The show brings together layering and sanding down Rocks concerts. ing artist and a trendsetting pioneer. three artists, Samuel Jablon, paint. The result is work that I’m excited for them to be included in this exhibit. I can’t wait to see “To say that it’s an honor to We are extremely grateful to Dolly Spencer Lewis and Maysha exudes immediacy and pro- showcase Dolly Parton’s all-time for letting us feature some of the Mohamedi, to explore the com- longed negotiation. them on display at the Grammy Museum.” greatest outfits and her first exhibit most memorable and innovative plex relationship between Los Angeles-based artist in the United States outside of outfits in music history.” abstract painting and everyday Lewis’ work features jute and The exhibit features attire from her most memorable album covers, Dollywood at the Grammy The Grammy Museum is located surroundings. The tone varies cardboard. He started each piece Museum is an understatement,” at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For infor- from spiritual to ironic to refer- with a quickly rendered (often music videos and live perfor- mances. Highlights include cos- Executive Director Michael Sticka mation, call (213)765-6800, or visit ential to irreverent. spray painted) and rational said. “Displaying these extraordi- grammymuseum.org. The three artists share the underlying structure, before tak- tumes from the “Home” music same foundational approach. ing up his brush. His images as a They rely on gesture and color, result are intuitive, frenetic and or more specifically the medium abstract, but also practiced, figu- of painting, as a tool to probe rative and repetitive. Each work, LAMOTH board member and Holocaust survivor dies their surroundings. done on cardboard, is stacked, Los Angeles Museum of the 1944, when they went to Warsaw. Mohamedi’s gesture is greatly which allows it to sully, bend Holocaust board member Robert In the aftermath of the Warsaw informed by the Farsi calligra- and deteriorate. Geminder, a Holocaust survivor Uprising, the family was among the phy of her ancestral home, Iran. Using these various approach- who frequently spoke to students at thousands of civilians sent to Relying on both intention and es, the artists in “Mind Body the museum, passed away on Jan. Auschwitz. intuition, the Los Angeles artist Soul” create paintings that 27. The train car in which they were collected tar from beaches and remind viewers to pay attention, Geminder was born in 1935 in being transported had an open roof. then used found objects to stamp both with their eyes and their Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, When the train stopped outside of or otherwise mark her canvas. It psyche, to their surroundings. Poland), to parents Mano and Bertl Auschwitz, Geminder’s stepfather distances the learnedness of her Following last year’s devas- Geminder. In 1941, Germany lifted him up and he was able to hand, rendering a painting like tating fires in California, Lowell invaded the Soviet Union and open a door, and Geminders an asemic writing about her Ryan Projects will donate 10 bombed Stanislawow, where the escaped. They were liberated in a interactions with the earth that percent of all the gallery’s pro- Geminders lived. small village a few months later. feels deeply personal and uni- ceeds from their inaugural show During the bombing, Geminder’s The Geminders immigrated to versal. to the Los Angeles Fire father suffered a fatal heart attack. the United States in 1947. Robert Jablon began his poem-paint- Department Foundation. The family was later forced into a Geminder served in the U.S. Army ings by encountering, gathering Lowell Ryan Projects is locat- Jewish cemetery where German and worked as an engineer. He mar- and editing source text from ed at 4851 W. Adams Blvd. For soldiers massacred 12,000 Jews. ried Judy Strauss, had three chil- conversations and advertise- information, visit lowellryanpro- They survived by crouching in the dren, and was widowed in 2011. ments on the streets of New jects.com. back of the cemetery. Within a year, For the last several years, photo by Paul Ryan when they were living in the Geminder was dedicated to sharing Robert Geminder frequently Stanislawow Ghetto, Bertl met his family’s experiences during the spoke with students about his Emil Brotfeld, whom she would Holocaust with students and experiences during the Holocaust. later marry. aothers around the world. He is sur- Museum appoints new director Bertl, who worked outside the vived by his children Ellen, Mindy The United States Holocaust opment initiatives. Her responsibil- ghetto, smuggled her children out. and Shia, and his partner Gabriella Services were held on Jan. 30 at Memorial Museum has announced ities included major gifts cultiva- Using falsified papers, the family Karin, a docent and Holocaust sur- Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, the appointment of Marla Eglash tion, solicitation and stewardship; hid with different families until vivor whom he met at the museum. Hollywood Hills. Abraham as western regional direc- qualification, cultivation and orga- tor for the nine-state region that nizational engagement of high- includes California, Alaska, capacity prospects; regional board Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New and board of governors solicita- Mexico, Oregon, Utah and tions; direct mail; e-philanthropy IsraAID provides disaster preparedness training Washington. strategies; and honoree event-based The disaster relief organization aster response and deploys them Aid,” featured speaker Tim Berke, The museum’s regional offices development. IsraAID launched a new initiative around the world to help save lives. who led IsraAID’s work in South engage local communities in sup- Prior to AJC, she was senior vice on Jan. 10 in Los Angeles to train Members will receive expert brief- Sudan for five years. The event was port of its mission to bring president of endowment planning professionals as first responders. ings, emergency-preparedness held at a private residence and Holocaust education and remem- and strategic philanthropy at the The initiative is part of the training, access to enrichment with offered an overview of humanitari- brance to audiences worldwide. Jewish Federation of Greater Los IsraAID Humanitarian field leaders and priority access to an and emergency relief efforts, Abraham has served as regional Angeles. Professionals Network, an interna- deploy on IsraAID missions. challenges faced by humanitarian director of development at For information, call (310)556- tional program that trains doctors, The first event held under the aid missions, and a conversation American Jewish Committee Los 3222, or email dentists, nurses, engineers and new initiative, titled “What You about ethics and sustainability. Angeles since 2013, leading devel- [email protected]. mental health professionals in dis- Need to Know About Humanitarian For information, visit israaid.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 January 31, 2019

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KingFilms starring Arthur child actors areadventure a return. At least “The in Kid” decades deserves (kind of) special kind of gamble. Done cor- credit for finally bringing this next rectly, they can be iconic like “The chapter in the Arthurian legend to Goonies” or “Super 8.” And then the silver screen. there’s everything else, the painful Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis, trash only children can endure (I’m son of Andy Serkis of Gollum looking at you “3 Ninjas,” you fame) has the spirit of a brave war- won’t be alone. He learns most of were always vile). “The Kid Who rior, but he lacks the physical pres- his kingly duties from Merlin dis- Would Be King” somehow finds a ence to strike fear in foes like bul- guised as a teen (Angus Imrie), third way, watchable, competent to lies Lance (Tom Taylor) and Kaye played by Sir Patrick Stewart when a point, but not the instant classic it (Rhianna Dorris). But his attempts he sneezes, revealing his true form. shoots for. at heroism still matter to bestie And he soon knights Bedders and photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox King Arthur and the story of Bedders (Dean Chaumoo), who the bullies he secretly admires. Rhianna Doris, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Angus Imrie, Dean Chaumoo Camelot should be fodder for a just can’t do magic tricks the right Why director Joe Cornish took and Tom Taylor must use the power of a fabled sword to vanquish foes blockbusting hit, but most attempts way (I wonder if that’ll be impor- eight years to return to feature film- in “The Kid Who Would Be King.” over the last three decades make tant to the story later on). making, following cult favorite the legend feel far too grounded. Eventually, young Alex stumbles “Attack the Block,” is a mystery. The closest to a win is BBC’s upon a sword protruding from a He provided John Boyega with an because he’s a delightful human in return to the director’s chair. His “Camelot” series, which is infuriat- concrete block in a construction incredible breakout role, complete some cases (but his return to “Star sophomore feature lacks the lasting ing on several levels. But at its end- site. Of course, he liberates with a memorable cast of teen mis- Trek” makes me nerd out) – but he punch of “Attack the Block,” but ing (spoilers, darling) presents a Excalibur, and with it he now must fits fighting back against aliens remains a background presence, he knows his way around a briskly hint of a story never attempted on successfully vanquish a series of invading England. “The Kid” pales spending his minimal time as the paced adventure. And while King screen; an aged Merlin traverses foes, lest sorceress Morgana in comparison but can hardly be story’s sage, summing up moral Arthur hasn’t won a cinematic vic- the modern world waiting for the (Rebecca Ferguson) enslave deemed a flop. Next to both “Percy points in key moments. tory in some time, this is still an once and future king’s glorious London once more. But Arthur Jr. Jackson” films and even the first The best part of “The Kid Who enjoyable romp the whole family two “Harry Potters,” it’s a magnum Would Be King” is Cornish’s can enjoy, kind of. opus. That doesn’t mean it entirely works on its own. Some sequences feel too juvenile, embracing child- ish lingo and life lessons, while Your friendly, neighborhood other moments perfectly capture a contemporary attempt at the classic Hardware Store tale. And yet again, the villain lacks motivation and a sufficient story Family Owned and Operated Since 1961 arc. Morgana is just there, a crea- ture with magical delusions of is now grandeur to vanquish. And the main four kids – Alex, Kaye, Bedders, Lance – are com- petent. Lance’s Tom Taylor almost makes up for his role in the abysmal “The Dark Tower.” But the real standout performance belongs to Imrie as Merlin. A knockout combo of quirky and photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox wise, he embodies the film’s soul Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alex in “The Kid Who Would Be King,” and sense of humor. Sure, Stewart a new film based on the story of King Arthur. is always splendid – mostly

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Smollett to appear in WeHo Canter’s Deli mourns the loss of Alan Canter From page 1 office. From page 1 have to wait long for the deli’s was the hardest working person I’ve “I lay the blame squarely at the feet famous corned beef sandwiches and ever met. He was so meticulous. of the president. He is there to set the matzo ball soup. Even with his fruit cups, he would poured an unknown chemical sub- tone for the nation,” Duran said. 1950s. He raced hundreds of times “In 1965, my father was working wake up at four in the morning to stance on him before fleeing. Smollett “What we have seen is that more hate and never once lost a race,” Marc so hard that he was not even able to pick out the fruit.” went to a hospital on his own after the crimes are happening all over Los said. “The people that put on the be at the hospital when I was born. Alan’s grandson Alex spoke at a attack, according to Chicago Police Angeles County and all over the races made a special rule because of He didn’t take vacations so he memorial for his grandfather on Jan. Department spokesman Anthony nation. He is the one responsible for my dad. If you won this weekend, [could] stay dedicated to the store 28 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park. Guglielmi. “The Chicago Police the hate and divisiveness.” you couldn’t compete the following and there was a time he worked 15 He called his grandfather “Papa Department received a report of a pos- Dave Garcia, director of public pol- weekend. My dad was a great years without taking a day off,” Alan” and reminisced about time sible racially charged assault and bat- icy for the Los Angeles LGBT Center, mechanic and used to build his own Marc Canter said. “My dad would they spent together during his child- tery involving a cast member of the also blamed the president for an cars and he was way ahead of his work day and night, and then he hood. television show ‘Empire.’ Given the increase of hate crimes. time.” would stay at home in case the “Growing up as the fourth gener- severity of the allegations, we are tak- “The president of the United States’ After Alan’s wife became preg- phone might ring. In those days, ation of Canter’s Deli was unique. ing this investigation very seriously rhetoric and policies have been divi- nant with Gary in the late 1950s, she they didn’t have the luxuries of cell One of my earliest memories is of and treating it as a possible hate sive and homophobic, and those have made him stop racing and he went phones, so he was basically a slave Papa pushing me around the store crime,” Guglielmi said in a statement. consequences on the streets of our into the family business – Canter’s to the 24-hour business.” on a deli cart,” Alex said. “Before I “Detectives expanded the search area nation,” Garcia said. “It’s no surprise Deli. The first incarnation of the deli Marc said his father brokered a was tall enough to peak my head for cameras to be able to provide pho- that hate crimes have increase every opened in Boyle Heights in 1931, deal in 1965 to purchase land at the over the deli counter, I remember tos of the alleged assailants in this year since he has been president.” and the family opened a Fairfax corner of Fairfax and Oakwood watching him cut the fruit every attack. Thus far, no video of the According to the U.S. Department Avenue location in 1948 near the avenues for the deli’s parking lot. morning, crafting the best fruit cups alleged assailants or a vehicle has of Justice, hate crimes increased current location. In 1953, the build- That was fortuitous, he said, one by one. He took sincere pride in been discovered but we are continu- nationwide by 5.9 percent in 2017, the ing where Canter’s Deli stands because it gave people a place to finding the best fruit in the city.” ing to broaden our search.” latest year statistics are available. today became available. In 1959, park and visit the deli as the Fairfax Alan is survived by his son, Smollett, who is also a recording Los Angeles City Councilman the family purchased the north por- District grew in popularity. daughter and five grandchildren. artist, is scheduled to perform on Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, tweet- tion of the building where the “That parking lot decision was Marc added that the family’s plan is Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Troubadour in ed a call for solidarity against hate. Kibbutz Room is currently located. huge,” he added. “He was the one to keep his father’s memory alive by West Hollywood. The concert is still “The vicious attack on Jussie Alan’s mechanical aptitude came who took charge of that project and maintaining the deli’s high stan- going forward and no additional secu- Smollett was an attack on us all,” in handy after he began running the it turned out Canter’s would not dards. rity is planned, according to Sean O’Farrell said. “Racist and homopho- deli. Whenever a machine malfunc- have survived without that decision. “I always worked side by side Healy Presents, a management com- bic violence is on the rise. It’s an tioned, Alan got to work. He kept Even with the huge parking lot, we with him all these years in the deli,” pany promoting the show. affront to all standards of human spare parts and was able to fix just still come up short for parking these Marc said. “It’s in my blood. It’s Sgt. Mike Yocum, of the West decency and underscores the need to about anything on the spot, which days.” what we do.” Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, said law combat hatred and ignorance with helped the deli stay open, Marc Marc also said his father was very enforcement is not aware of any every resource we can muster.” added. affable and quick with a joke, and threats made against Smollett in Los “Before I was tall “If something simple happened was very friendly with customers. Angeles and there are no plans to pro- Answers from page 21 like a refrigerator or oven went “He still loved telling us his jokes enough to peak vide extra security at the Troubadour down, you couldn’t wait to fix it,” and giving his opinion on the cur- concert. He said the sheriff’s depart- he said. “If your oven broke down, rent events,” he said. “My daughter my head over the ment takes hate crimes and threats you wouldn’t have the bread you Gina and I were visiting him two deli counter, I seriously but there is no evidence the needed for sandwiches and you days before he passed and it was late remember actor is in danger. wouldn’t have pastries for the case. at night. He saw us walking into the If Smollett, his representatives or He was a key element in keeping it room and said, ‘What are you guys, watching him the Troubadour’s management running nonstop.” vampires?’” cut the fruit request extra security, deputies may Alan handed his mechanical abil- Jacqueline Canter-Schnitman every morning.” be assigned, but there have been no ity and work ethic down to Marc, also remembered her father fondly such requests, Yocum added. who now fills the role of problem and said he is missed. West Hollywood Mayor John solver at the deli on a daily basis. “He was a wonderful father and -Alex Canter, remembering Duran said the attack is indicative of a Anything that needs to be done, grandfather who was very dedicated his grandfather trend of more hate crimes occurring Marc makes sure customers never to his family,” Jacqueline said. “He since President Donald J. Trump took 26 January 31, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Educate our residents that not all good thing. Or even, we have cam- homeless are those few that stand paign finance sheets. Anyone has Election in WeHo draws 11 candidates for council seats out, most are not. And also educate access to them online. Those can comes down to very simple things: our homeless people differently. be put in the back of the room.” From page 1 [cannabis] businesses to move to better lighting, more foot and bicy- I’d like to see a kiosk that lets West Hollywood and the 40 that cle patrols.” them know where to find ser- Do you support plans to were chosen have plans that I think vices.” rival any across the nation.” bring Metro rail through James Duke Mason, public rela- How would you keep West West Hollywood, to be fund- Tom DeMille, artist: “We have to What is one change you tions specialist and Lesbian and Hollywood’s nightlife vibrant ed in part by the city? Gay Advisory Board member: have a strong fist when it comes to would make to West these businesses, because we don’t without negatively impacting “Housing for the homeless. We’ve Thomas: “I support the La know what’s coming in. And we Hollywood zoning laws? seen around the country in cities residents? Cienega alternative that’s been have pot delivery services and all like Denver, Minneapolis, Salt presented to us. I do believe it kinds of things that affect our lives Mooney: “I think we’re fine with Horvath: “I’d like to identify Lake City that the way to end should be underground. But I think that we have to control, and you the bars on Santa Monica, we areas in our community that target chronic homelessness is to build we need to work with Metro to tell me what you want to control, don’t need to add any more. We live-work development so we more permanent housing.” change the way they think about and we’ll control it.” need to add better businesses that actually create space for this idea the line. It’s not just a way to get give more people a reason to come that we have and we all embrace, people from LAX to Hollywood, What do you see as the key Sepi Shyne, attorney and to that boulevard [and] make it but we haven’t yet changed the but a way to get the region to and Lesbian and Gay Advisory easier to open businesses so we code enough to see it come to industries for growth in West from West Hollywood and its Board member: “I would like in can increase our economy there.” fruition.” regional destinations like Hollywood? four years for the cannabis busi- Boystown and the Sunset Strip.” nesses to be thriving in our city, Meister: “I think what we need is Hood: “I would take every resi- Shawn David Mooney, senior because the process for approval less hotels and more venues. dential zone and move it up one D’Amico: “$200-800 million living executive: “I would like to was long and thorough and Maybe theater, definitely music level. So R1 to R2, R2 to R3, R3 to would have to come from some see us put a lot more into tourism. thought out. I would like our resi- and I think that we have to look at R4. We need to allow much more kind of bond measures that we We have these wonderful, beauti- dents to have a voice in the effect our Sunset Specific Plan. As a residential density in the city.” would have to commit to for the ful hotels that are going up right from the businesses, and especial- council we decided that we would long run, which is committing now, but we’re not keeping those ly those with parents and families take projects case by case because Mason: “I think there are lot of several future generations of West dollars in West Hollywood.” in our city.” it takes so long to come up with a things that we need to change in Hollywood residents, and busi- plan, but I think we do have to start order to make it less cost-prohibi- ness and property owners to con- Lauren Meister, incumbent working on a revised Sunset tive for developers to build smaller siderable amount of debt, but I councilwoman: “Cannabis and How would you ensure Specific Plan.” units, but off the bat, one of them technology and entertainment is parking requirements.” think if Metro shows up in the safety of residents and way we’d like, it’s worth commit- companies are the companies that Thomas: “The short list for me we should be targeting. Obviously visitors? ting to that debt.” would be that we put stipulations There are residents who cannabis is already happening. on external noise, and also that we Horvath: “One of the things DeMille: “I’d call Kamala Harris. And we should offer free WiFi for put a public safety plan in place.” feel developers and consul- all.” we’ve struggled with is that we’ve That’s what I would do. I would had now four captains [leading the tants have undue influence make sure she’s the next president Marquita Thomas, nonprofit West Hollywood sheriff’s station] How should West in West Hollywood. How of the United States in 2020, or, executive director and Lesbian in the past four years. By the time you know, a number of candi- and Gay Advisory Board mem- you’ve trained somebody about Hollywood continue to would you make sure resi- dates, and I would get behind ber: “Travel and tourism are the what this community is like, address homelessness? dents are heard? them and I would make them engine of West Hollywood’s econ- they’re off, and gladly we’re promise me that if we help you omy, so we definitely should target happy to see them promoted D’Amico: “We continue to work Mooney: “I am definitely learning get elected, you will pay for this travel and tourism. … We actually because they’re good, but we need with each and every homeless per- that if you don’t have money in a line.” need to do better in making sure people who are going to check into son in our city to get them into campaign, you don’t have much of that we are working on our own the issues of our city and under- rehab, shelter plus care and the ser- a shot. You have to get your name Shyne: “We are in a climate dis- economic development for the stand what needs to happen here.” vices that they can receive through out there, you have to get aster. We have 12 years until businesses that are already here. our social services agencies.” brochures out there, and I don’t we’re cooked. And anything that We need to streamline processes Hood: “I would definitely like to think taking money from a super we can do to help get people out and we need to change the regula- see more sheriff’s patrols on the DeMille: “Even the sheriff doesn’t PAC or a developer necessarily of their cars and into Metro, and tory climate.” east side of town. I know that even want to put these homeless means you’re going to give them make transportation easier and get response rates over there can be people in their cars because they your vote. Hopefully you have traffic to be less is wonderful for several minutes, and for a city that smell. They’re just people. Let’s more integrity than that.” future generations.” Four years from now, what is as wealthy as we are, that has as take care of these people and put would you like the state of many resources as [we have] and them on the right path. Maybe Meister: “I have been offered Two other candidates who will that is as small as we are, I think that’s in housing, whatever it money by developers and I’ve not appear on the ballot, retired fitness cannabis businesses in that’s kind of an embarassment.” takes.” accepted it. … I feel that it’s the trainer Eric Jon Schmidt and regis- West Hollywood to be? appearance of impropriety to have tered nurse Jack Cline, did not par- Mason: “We really need a council Shyne: “What I’d like us to do is that money, but I do think, for ticipate in the forum. The deadline John D’Amico, incumbent coun- member that’s going to take on the really educate our residents. example, what some of us do at for West Hollywood residents to cilman: “We had an extremely revitalizing of the east side as their Educate our residents on what to council meetings to disclose that register to vote in this election is competitive open call for top priority. … I really believe it do with respect to this situation. money has been given, that’s a Feb. 19.

Bass, Engel advocate for transparent elections in Nigeria Beverly Hills ponders“Even walkingthe future down Rodeo U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los public confidence in the electoral From page 1 Drive,” McKendrick said, “you’ll Angeles), top Democrat serving process. This resolution sends the see how many of those high fash- on the House Foreign Affairs message that the people of the ties for the entire region. A record- ion brands have embraced street Subcommittee on Africa, intro- United States will continue to setting 48.5 million visitors came to culture and pop culture. duced a resolution with Reps. stand with the people of Nigeria Los Angeles County in 2017, “It’s a byproduct of a generation Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), Chris in support of peace and democra- adding $22.7 billion to the local that didn’t go in to be successful in Smith (R-N.J.), Steve Chabot (R- cy.” economy, according to the Los work, they wanted to be successful Ohio), Shelia Jackson Lee (D- “The upcoming elections in Angeles Tourism and Convention in life because perhaps either the Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D- Nigeria, Africa’s largest democra- Board. In 2016, Beverly Hills job opportunities weren’t there or New York) urging the government cy and economy, are critical to the received $57 million in tourism- they had other distractions, and the of Nigeria, along with Nigeria’s future of the nation,” said Smith, related taxes, according to a study internet was a great way for them political parties, to ensure electoral the top Republican on the House conducted by the Conference and to start to explore humor, absur- accountability and transparency in Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Visitors Bureau. dism, surrealist aspects,” the upcoming February election. Africa. “Reports of President “Keeping relevant is not about McKendrick continued. “That’s “It is in the best interest of the Muhamadu Buhari’s apparent one thing that we do differently why you start to see these things United States to maintain a strong crackdown on nonviolent protests now, but it’s a program we put in manifest as playfulness in luxury.” bilateral relationship with a polit- and harassment of opposition place as to how we continue to Mirisch, who will become the ically stable, democratic, and eco- leaders are extremely concerning, evolve,” said Clyde McKendrick, city’s mayor later this spring as part nomically sound Nigeria that can as well as the ongoing violence chief innovation officer at of the council’s annual reorganiza- play a leadership role in the that has been perpetrated by Canvas8, a New York-based firm tion, said he’ll continue to support a region and the continent more extremists, particularly in the that works with companies such as revitalized shopping and entertain- broadly,” Bass said. “A credible, Middle Belt region. The violence Nike and Google to analyze the ment culture, as well as burgeoning transparent and peaceful election must be stopped, along with any market. technologies such as driverless this coming February would fur- subversion of the electoral He mentioned how the millenni- vehicles. He added that he wants to ther consolidate democratic gains process. The Nigerian govern- al generation has placed a greater stay true to “the notion that Beverly achieved over the last two ment must see to free and fair photo courtesy of Karen Bass’ office priority on experiences instead of Hills is home.” decades. Nigerians are deeply elections, which this resolution The congresswoman said that a material possessions when they “When I say home, it’s not just committed to democracy and calls for.” “credible, transparent and peace- spend money, changing the ways for our residents,” he said. “It’s for ensuring transparency in electoral For information, visit ful election” would help further high-end brands like Gucci brand the people who visit here as well.” preparations, which would build bass.house.gov. democratic gains. themselves. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 January 31, 2019

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