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Volume 29 No. 24 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities June 13, 2019 La Brea Tar Pits next on Thousands #JustUnite in West Hollywood Museum Row revamp n Organizers will now look ahead to next By edwin folven ed is poised to undergo major year’s landmark 50th changes in the coming years. Black liquid tar has been bub- Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, presi- anniversary of Pride bling up through the Earth’s surface dent and director of the Natural near present-day Wilshire History Museums of Los Angeles By luke harold Boulevard and Curson Avenue for County, which oversees operations millions of years. With that history at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Under the theme #JustUnite, and its scientific importance in (formerly the George C. Page thousands of people attended the mind, the famous site where La 49th annual LA Pride festival Brea Tar Pits and Museum is locat- See Tar Pits page 26 and parade June 8-9 in West Hollywood. The celebration started Friday with a free ceremony and concert in West Hollywood Park head- lined by Paula Abdul. Festival- goers flooded the park and San Vicente Boulevard Saturday and Sunday to see a musical lineup photo by Luke Harold including Meghan Trainor, Pride was on parade Sunday morning, with local council members, law Ashanti and Years & Years. enforcement, corporate sponsors and other groups riding in floats. “Pride has been something I’ve wanted to play for a long just have a good time.” Angeles City Councilman Mitch time,” said Saro, a recording The annual Pride events have O’Farrell on a float during artist who performed in the Pride become a joyous celebration Sunday’s parade. festival for the first time. with music, art and barhopping, “Women, children, and mem- It was the second time he had but organizers also work to com- bers of our LGBT community ever attended Pride. On the festi- memorate Pride’s roots in the who have fled persecution from val grounds in West Hollywood fight for civil rights, and the bat- their own countries are being Park Friday morning, as a crew tles that continue across the victimized again while they seek photo by Edwin Folven built the stage, he said he was globe. The operators of a asylum hoping for a better life in Tijuana-based homeless shelter Plans are currently being formulated for the La Brea Tar Pits and “excited to just celebrate with for LGBT individuals joined Los See Pride page 25 Museum site, which will undergo a transformation in the coming years. my community and perform and Committee OKs Bergin’s as landmark Beverly Hills Unified expected n Parking lot excluded in to approve ‘19-20 budget today designation, paving way for possible development By luke harold very balanced way right now, which is the impetus for some of the The Beverly Hills Unified School changes along with the reconfigura- District’s Board of Education is tion,” school board President Noah By cameron kiszla anticipated to approve its annual Margo said during a presentation on budget with projected total revenue the special education program. On June 11, the Los Angeles of $73.7 million and $75.7 million The district will enter a new con- City Council’s Planning and Land in expenditures, which are subject figuration of two K-5 schools and Use Management Committee to change throughout the year, dur- one 6-8 middle school in the 2019- approved the Fairfax Avenue ing a June 13 special meeting at 9 20 school year, a switch from its building once home to Tom a.m. longtime model of four K-8 schools. Bergin’s Irish pub for historic-cul- School board members said dur- At Horace Mann and Hawthorne, tural monument status, but ing their June 11 meeting that the the two K-5 schools, there will be removed the building’s parking lot special education program has been six classes at each site with various from consideration so housing one of the foremost concerns of par- placement options for students. could be built there. ents throughout the district. Margo said the special education “It’s a Solomon decision. They photo by Cameron Kiszla Supporters and opponents of historic-cultural monument status for the “I would encourage those who offerings will be “more in-house” split the baby,” said Ken Hixon, are wondering about our special ed following years of outsourcing senior vice president of the Tom Bergin’s Irish pub building came out in force to the June 11 meet- ing of the PLUM Committee of the Los Angeles City Council. program to dive into this at your staffing and resources for special Miracle Mile Residential own leisure and take a look at the education. Association, which supports the specifics on here because they “I appreciate that this really landmark designation with the than a historic parking lot.” District, proposed the amendment explain how the entire program Los Angeles Conservancy. “But PLUM committee member See Bergin’s page 25 comes together holistically to serve See BHUSD page 26 I’d rather have a historic building Councilman Gil Cedillo, 1st student needs at all of our sites in a 2 June 13, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Claude Debussy: Schoenberg, who left their countries Walt Disney Concert Hall debut on after the Nazis came to power, and set- Sunday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m., perform- A Paris Love Story’ tled in Los Angeles. The program will ing music from his new album, “Seven include a discussion by Conlon and Days Walking.” Einaudi’s latest work Five performances have been added works by Korngold and Schoenberg was inspired by a winter walk he from Thursday, June 13, through performed by a large ensemble from the repeated over a period of time in the Sunday, June 16, for “Claude Debussy: LA Opera Orchestra. Tickets are $10. Alps. Tickets start at $45. 111 S. Grand A Paris Love Story,” starring Hershey 200 S. Grand Ave. pittancechambermu- Ave. laphil.com. Felder in the Wallis Annenberg Center sic.org. for Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater. Doubling Julia Sweeney as playwright and Petersen Le Mans Julia Sweeney brings her one-person performer, Felder show “Older & Wider” to Largo at the takes audiences on Viewing Party Coronet on Monday, June 17, at 8 p.m. his personal explo- Petersen Automotive Museum will hold Sweeney is perhaps best known for her ration of the life a viewing party to coincide with the 24 roles on “Saturday Night Live.” The and music of com- Hours of Le Mans race in France on show is a hilarious take on parenting, poser Debussy, Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. religion, cancer, feminism and bringing to life a Watch Le Mans live, enjoy a one-of-a- Sweeney’s iconic characters’ place in visionary who proclaimed nature his kind car show and Ford GT Showcase, the modern world. Tickets are $40. 366 religion and romance his milieu. From and compete in a Le Mans racing game N. La Cienega Blvd. (310)855-0350, the sweeping “La mer” to the evocative in the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery. All largo-la.com. “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune” and attendees can set a lap time and enter to the mystical “Clair de lune,” Debussy win prizes from Michelin, HRE Wheels created music of beauty, color and com- and the Petersen Automotive Museum. passion. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323)964-6331, Tickets start at $35. 9390 N. Santa petersen.org. Monica Blvd. (310)746-4000, thewal- lis.org. Musical comedy Second City Hollywood presents ‘Dinner With Friends’ “More Guns! A Musical Comedy Crimson Square Theatre Company, in About the NRA” running from association with Beverly Hills Saturday, June 15, through Saturday, Playhouse and Cheshire Moon Inc., is Aug. 17. Award-winning actor and staging Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer comedian Andrew Pifko joins the pro- Prize winning production “Dinner With duction, a satire of the NRA, the Friends” running from Friday, June 14, “woke” left and the moderates in through Sunday, June 30, at the Beverly between. Showtimes are 8:30 p.m., Hills Playhouse. The play stars Saturdays. Tickets are $12. 6560 Samantha Sloyan, Jay Huguley, Chris Hollywood Blvd. secondcity.com. Devlin, and Tania Gonzalez, with photo by Ian Flanders Lisagaye Tomlinson and Bryan Dane Oliver and Michael McFall star in Theatricum Botanicum’s presen- McKinley as understudies. It is about tation of “Moby Dick-Rehearsed” running through Sunday, Sept. 29. Western music two couples who have been best friends Written by Orson Welles and adapted from the novel by Herman Music fans are invited to the Autry for years, and a husband and wife who Melville, the production follows a Shakespearean acting troupe working Museum of the American West’s have to re-evaluate their relationship between performances of “King Lear” to create a play about “Moby Western Music Association Showcase when their closest friends decide to split on Sunday, June 16, from noon to 3 Dick.” As the actors take up new roles, the theater is transformed from a up. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and p.m. Musicians and cowboy poets will Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday. Tickets bare stage into the yardarms, sails, masts and deck of a ship hunting the perform stories and songs of the roman- are $25. 254 S. Robertson Blvd. crim- great white whale. Showtimes vary, see schedule. Tickets start at $42. tic Old West, contemporary music of sonsquare.org. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. (310)455-3723, theatricum.com. the American West and songs of the

open range. Event is free with $14 adult admission. 4700 Western Heritage Way. ‘Indecent’ play inspired by the true events sur- (323)667-2000, the autry.org. “Indecent,” a production by Pulitzer Learn to speak rounding the controversial 1923 Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s will run from Thursday, June 13, Japanese Holocaust “God of Vengeance,” which was con- through Sunday, July 7, at the Learn to speak Japanese in an informal sidered by some as a seminal work of Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by setting with native speakers during survivor talk Jewish culture and others as an act of Rebecca Taichman, in a co-production “Conversation Café: Tea Time” on libel. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday Holocaust survivor Erika Fabian will with Huntington Theatre Company, the Saturday, June 15, through Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday; speak about her experiences on Sunday, Tony Award-nominated “Indecent” is a from noon to 2 and 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $30. June 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Los p.m. at the Coffee 135 N. Grand Ave. (213)972-4400, cen- Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Bean & Tea Leaf tertheatregroup.org. Fabian was born in Budapest, Hungary, on Wilshire and in 1944, her mother secured false Boulevard. All papers for the family and they lived Beverly Hills levels welcome; under Christian identities in Budapest Founded 1946 Japanese language for the remainder of World War II. experience is not Fabian left Hungary in 1956 and 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Chamber breakfast necessary. Admission is free. 5700 enjoyed a career in theater, writing and SUITE 330 Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of Wilshire Blvd. (323)761-7510, photography. She P.O. B OX 36036 Commerce for its monthly networking jflalc.org. has written and LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 breakfast on Friday, June 14, from 8 to had produced sev- (323)933-5518 9:30 a.m. at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Chamber members, local professionals eral plays, pub- BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: and community leaders will come Lena Herzog lished over 25 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B together to collaborate, build business books and articles BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 and learn about events occurring in art talk and is in the finish- WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Los Angeles County Museum of Art ing stages of pub- Beverly Hills. Admission is $25 for presents “Michael Govan in lishing an autobi- Michael Villalpando members, $40 for nonmembers. 1150 S. Beverly Drive. beverlyhillscham- Conversation with Lena Herzog” on ography about her experiences during PUBLISHER ber.com. Saturday, June 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. in WWII and living under Soviet the museum’s Bing Theater. LACMA Communism in Hungary. 100 S. The Karen Villalpando EDITOR & PUBLISHER CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director Grove Dr. (323)651-3704, lamoth.org. Indie films Govan joins artist Herzog for a discus- Edwin Folven Indie films fans are invited to screen- sion about her practice and current pro- [email protected] ings of “Head Count” and “Say My ject “Last Whispers.” Dedicated to the Spencer Day In celebration of Pride month, EDITOR Name” running from Friday, June 14, mass extinction of languages, “Last Rockwell Table and Stage presents through Thursday, June 20, at Arena Whispers” poetically links image and Luke Harold “Out & Proud” Cinelounge. “Head Count” is a horror sound and builds on Herzog’s frequent [email protected] with Spencer Day and mystery film about a group of themes of ritual and gesture, as well as on June 16. Day is Cameron Kiszla teenagers that unknowingly summons a her exploration of loss and dislocation. a Billboard chart- [email protected] paranormal presence during a weekend Admission is free but tickets are topping jazz per- REPORTERS trip to Joshua Tree. The monster mim- required. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. former who will ics their appearances to hide among lacma.org. Logan Rose bring his cabaret them and tries to separate them into PROOF READER/COPY EDITOR show with new groups of five to complete its deadly rit- songs to the stage. ual. “Say My Name” is a comedy about Chamber music Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins two strangers whose one-night stand at Chamber music fans are invited to “A Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 1714 N. a hotel gets interrupted by a robbery. Tale of Two Émigrés with James CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Vermont Ave. (323)669-1550, rock- They are forced to help each other nav- Conlon” on Saturday, June 15, at 3 p.m. well-la.com igate the seedy underbelly of a sleepy at the Colburn School’s Zipper Concert The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail Welsh island to get back their stolen Hall. 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BY CAMERON KISZLA is because of liability premiums and for grants from the Federal the expansion of the Security Emergency Management Agency to In a June 6 meeting, West Ambassadors Program, but the fund a program to help offset the Hollywood officials laid out the city’s two biggest special events, cost of seismic retrofits in West proposed budget for the next fiscal Halloween Carnaval and LA Pride Hollywood, and the city will contin- year, which begins on July 1. in West Hollywood, are also costing ue to advocate for Metro rail service The West Hollywood City the city more, said Lorena Quijano, through the Crenshaw Northern Council will consider adopting the the city’s director of finance. Extension. budget on June 17, but if approved Five years ago, it cost the city For organizational development, as drafted, West Hollywood’s bud- $1.3 million to put on both events, the city’s internal structure under- get will be balanced, with approxi- but now those events cost $3.2 mil- went a “major reorganization” last mately $141 million in revenue and lion. Part of the increase is because year to focus on community ser- $135 million in expenses. of the larger footprint for Pride, vices, Safriet said. Two departments About $31 million of the city’s which was held on closed portions were created, one for facilities and revenue is from special funds – of Santa Monica Boulevard for recreation services and another for which are restricted to specific pur- three days this year in addition to community and legislative affairs, poses, like income from the gas tax West Hollywood Park and San and the city also created an urban – leaving a $110 million budget for Vicente Boulevard, but adding to design and architecture studio, the general fund. Of the general the cost is the recent addition of on- Safriet said. fund, $79 million comes from tax site medical tents. “The city’s goal is to provide per- revenue, including $29 million “That way, we could treat and sonalized, high-quality service to photo by Cameron Kiszla triage people on-site for emergen- our community, and … these are the from the city’s hotel tax. The city of West Hollywood’s budget for the coming fiscal year focuses cies without having to wait to trans- types of programs that we’re going However, Christine Safriet, on five priorities: public safety, homelessness, neighborhood livability, senior management analyst for the port them to local medical facili- to be pushing for the next few capital project management and organizational development. city, said the hotel tax will likely be ties,” Arevalo said. years,” Arevalo said. less in the future, as West The next largest part of the budget Hollywood is seeing a short-term goes to facilities and recreation at bump as new hotels are completed $26.2 million. Human services and and open and older hotels are reno- rent stabilization cost the city $15.2 vated. million and economic development “We have only a few more hotels expenses total $13.7 million. in the pipeline,” Safriet said. For capital project management, Other major sources of revenue the city will spend approximately include property tax at $19.7 mil- $8.1 million on 56 projects, 21 of lion and sales tax at $17.2 million. which are engineering-related, As for the city’s expenses, oper- including sidewalk improvements ating costs have a $100-million and street paving. budget. The city’s largest expense Other planned improvements at $40.9 million is for personnel include added security cameras at costs. After that, public safety con- intersections and parking meters tracts cost the city $23.8 million, that use Bluetooth, allowing drivers social service contracts cost the city to use Apple Pay or Google Pay, the $6.1 million and the city’s other city manager said. contracts total $20.2 million. The city also wants to connect Altogether, contract costs make up municipal facilities with fiber-optic half of the city’s expenses. cables to improve communications The city’s spending will be and install a new battery backup focused on five priorities – public system for traffic lights so they can safety, homelessness, neighborhood operate during brownouts and livability, capital project manage- blackouts, Arevalo said. ment and organizational develop- “We’re doing a number of major, ment – that echo the “City of the innovative programs,” Arevalo said. Future” theme of this year’s State of As for homelessness, West the City event, City Manager Paul Hollywood plans to employ a sec- Arevalo said. ond mental health-focused Sheriff’s As a whole, public safety is deputy at the West Hollywood expected to cost West Hollywood Station and a full-time security more than $27.4 million this year. guard for the West Hollywood The contract with the Los Angeles Library. The city also plans to County Sheriff’s Department, increase neighborhood patrols and which provides police services to continue working to link homeless West Hollywood, rose by 4.4%, or people with social services. $911,000, over last year’s contract. For neighborhood livability, the Part of the rise in public safety costs City Council voted June 3 to apply On the way to Long Beach

courtesy of the office of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District On June 6, Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, helped carry the torch for Special Olympics Southern California down Hollywood Boulevard. The 2019 SOSC Summer Games, which were held June 8-9 at Cal State Long Beach, attracted more than 1,100 athletes in five summer sports: track and field, basketball, bocce, flag football and swimming. For information, visit sosc.org/summergames. 4 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fire Hogs ride to help Join contest Suspects wanted for armed families of lost colleagues to identify robbery in Beverly Hills n Detectives surmise Los Angeles’ suspects may be from safest driver the Bay Area or Texas By edwin folven The city of Los Angeles recently announced the launch of the L.A.’s The Beverly Hills Police Safest Driver competition, a new Department is searching for three effort to reduce distracted driving male suspects and a getaway dri- on city streets. ver who allegedly robbed a vic- To participate in the competi- tim on April 23 in the 9800 block tion, which runs through July 26, of Wilshire Boulevard. residents must download a smart- Detectives have been investigat- phone app that measures speed, ing the crime and are seeking the acceleration, braking, cornering public’s help in obtaining leads and phone use while driving. and identifying the suspects. photo courtesy of the BHPD “Safe driving is a reward unto The three male suspects Security cameras captured allegedly followed a male victim itself, but some friendly competi- images of the three robbery sus- to a building on Wilshire tion is a great way to drive home pects. photo by Terry Miranda the importance of keeping our Boulevard and confronted him at Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Fire Hogs rode in minds and eyes on the road,” approximately 7 p.m. One sus- their 21st annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Motorcycle Run fundraiser Mayor Eric Garcetti said. pect pointed a handgun at the vic- He was wearing black Nike to help benefit the Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. The contest is sponsored by tim and demanded his property. shorts, a black Nike sweatshirt Over 200 motorcyclists were joined by personnel on fire department USAA, a financial services compa- The victim distracted the men, and a black Houston Rockets apparatus and the families of fallen firefighters during the ride. The ny that serves military service which caused them to flee with- baseball cap. bikers gathered at the Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and members and their families. Other out taking anything. The third suspect was wearing Memorial before riding to the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas. cities that have participated in sim- Police did not provide any fur- a matching camouflage sweat The Fire Hogs is a recreational motorcycling group that started the ilar competitions include Boston, ther details pending the ongoing suit, green undershorts and red Fallen Heroes Memorial Motorcycle Run in 1998, raising $2,000 for Seattle and San Antonio. investigation. Detectives believe athletic shoes. charity. Since its inception, Fire Hogs has raised and donated over The Safest Driver contest held in the suspects may have ties to the The suspects fled the scene in a $500,000 to the Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund, a San Antonio resulted in a signifi- Bay Area or the Houston, Texas newer model white Ford nonprofit that is the official charity of the Los Angeles Fireman’s cant reduction in unsafe driving area, but did not disclose why. Explorer with no license plates. Relief Association. For information, visit wodff.org. behaviors including a 15% reduc- The three suspects were black The vehicle was driven by a tion in distracted driving and a and 20 to 30 years old. One had a fourth suspect, but police did not 46% reduction in speeding. medium build and was wearing a get a description. The contest is open to people 18 black T-shirt and shorts ensemble Investigators released security Owners of East Hollywood clinic and older who currently reside or with a pink and white design, a camera images from the robbery. regularly travel through the Los red Raiders baseball cap, black Anyone with information is Angeles area. Prizes totaling socks and white Gucci sandals. urged to contact the Beverly Hills guilty of Medicare fraud scheme $70,000 will be awarded for safe He was also wearing a distinctive Police Department’s Detective driving behaviors. The first-place necklace and has a tattoo on the Bureau at (310)285-2158. A federal jury has found an East Fifth Avenue Home Health in East winner of Safest Overall Driver back of his neck. Anonymous tip can be made by Hollywood-based doctor and Hollywood, and Ashot Minasyan, will receive $20,000. For informa- The second suspect had a texting BEVHILLSPD followed patient recruiter guilty for their co-owner of Fifth Avenue Home tion, visit lasafestdriver.com. medium build and a full beard. by the tip information to 888777. roles in a $33 million fraud scheme Health. According to evidence pre- in which Medicare was billed for sented at trial, Merino and other clinic, home health, hospice ser- marketers received payments from vices and durable medical equip- Avetisyan and Minasyan to recruit ment that patients did not need or Medicare beneficiaries for the receive. Glazer Clinic. Following a seven-day trial, Glazer billed Medicare for office Robert A. Glazer, the owner and services and tests that patients did operator of Glazer Clinic, was not need or receive. The clinic also found guilty of one count of con- referred Medicare patients for ser- spiracy to commit health care fraud vices including home health and and 12 counts of health care fraud. hospice care, and ordered durable Co-defendant Marina Merino, 62, a medical equipment that patients marketer who recruited patients in did not need or receive. exchange for kickback payments, Based on referrals from Glazer, was found guilty of one count of Avetisyan and Minasyan billed conspiracy to commit health care Medicare for home health services fraud and eight counts of health that were not rendered or were not care fraud. medically necessary through their The clinic was located on Santa company, Fifth Avenue. Avetisyan Monica Boulevard near the also sold Glazer’s referrals to other Hollywood (101) Freeway. home health and durable medical Glazer and Merino are scheduled equipment agencies. Together, the to be sentenced on Sept. 9 by defendants and their co-conspira- United States District Judge Otis tors were connected to claims of D. Wright II. Each defendant faces approximately $33 million, of the possibility of serving decades which Medicare paid approximate- in federal prison. ly $22 million. Glazer and Merino were charged Avetisyan and Minasyan each in a 2015 indictment, along with pleaded guilty to conspiracy to Angela Avetisyan, office manager commit health care fraud in of Glazer Clinic and co-owner of October 2018. County seeks input on deputy cliques The Los Angeles County groups to determine why and how Civilian Oversight Commission personnel join the groups. The OIG recently approved a motion direct- was also directed to determine ing the Office of the Inspector whether members of the groups General to conduct an inquiry into engage in conduct that violates secret deputy sub-groups in the Los department policy or the law. Angeles County Sheriff’s Last October, the commission Department. created an ad hoc committee to The oversight panel directed the address secret deputy subgroups. A OIG to conduct an inquiry into the progress report is expected in existence of secret deputy sub- approximately 45 days. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 June 13, 2019 6 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Lieu to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy

n The practice is banned in two-fifths of U.S. states, including California

By luke harold

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu will intro- duce a bill later this month that imposes a nationwide ban on con- version therapy, a controversial and debunked practice of chang- ing an LGBT individual’s sexuali- ty to heterosexual. “My view of politics is that every- thing seems impossible until it hap- photo courtesy of the mayor’s office pens,” said Lieu (D-Torrance), at a photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu’s office Garcetti announced that “every Angeleno should take pride in how panel discussion at UCLA on June 6. Lieu is introducing a bill to ban conversion therapy for the third time since L.A. looks.” “So 15 years ago if I would tell you ‘Hey, 15 years from now we’re he’s been in Congress. It’s the first time with Democrats holding the going to have gay marriage in 50 majority. states and a bunch of those states will Garcetti details crackdown be smoking weed,’ you’d think I was McCobb, saw a therapist who policy and community building at crazy.” honed in on her sexuality, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Conversion therapy is illegal in encouraged her to date a male said addiction, depression, anxiety on illegal trash dumping about two-fifths of U.S. states, patient of his. McCobb filed a and domestic violence often afflict Los Angeles Mayor Eric 27 out-of-compliance businesses including California. Under the joy- lawsuit against the therapist and those forced to undergo conversion Garcetti detailed a crackdown on to the city attorney’s office. ful backdrop of Pride celebrations reached a settlement in February. therapy. illegal garbage dumping and Garcetti also announced an throughout Los Angeles, including “He told me that this was why I “The trauma is not being enforcement against businesses expansion of the Operation West Hollywood over the week- was lesbian,” McCobb said. “He LGBT,” she said. “It’s being reject- that do not have legally required Healthy Streets zone south of end, the push for federal legisla- also knew I was lesbian from the ed and being put through conver- trash pickup service, as well as Washington Boulevard, to pro- tion underscores the ongoing bat- very first time I ever saw him. I sion therapy that is causing this new resources – from cameras to vide cleanup crews in a commu- tles for equality and civil rights. felt comfortable as a lesbian, like I harm.” crews – to help keep streets clean nity that has been heavily affect- “You just keep pushing, at some said, I did not have any intention Russell-Slavin mentioned the and neighborhoods safe. ed by illegal dumping. point public sentiment breaks and to change my sexual orientation, high percentage of homeless youth “Our streets are not dump- Additionally, the Bureau of amazing things happen,” Lieu but he told me that I was lesbian that are LGBT. Some of them come sters,” Garcetti said. “Every Sanitation is expanding hours of said. because when I was a little girl I from small, conservative towns Angeleno should take pride in surveillance to night shifts that It’s the congressman’s third had constructed a defense to pro- that are hostile toward the LGBT how L.A. looks, and each one of will, at times, be undercover. The time introducing the bill, but the tect me from the sexual abuse, and community. us has a responsibility to keep our bureau will also install new cam- first with Democrats holding the that that defense resulted in me “A number are coming across city clean and safe. We’re adding eras and lighting, and increase House majority. thinking I was attracted to state lines,” she said. “That’s part surveillance and clean-ups, and the number of city staff members One of the panelists, Mathew women.” of why federal legislation is so stepping up enforcement against inspecting businesses to ensure Shurka, spent five years in conver- Conversion therapy can take the imperative to address this chal- businesses and individuals that they are complying with the law. sion therapy, costing his parents form of traditional sitdowns with lenge.” act outside the law and put public Between January and April of $35,000. Three of those years psychologists, but has also includ- Jenna Bushnell, a spokesman health at risk.” this year, the Bureau of were spent in Los Angeles. It was ed methods such as electric shock for Lieu, said a date has not yet Businesses operating in the city Sanitation collected an average 2009, and he was 21 when it came and nausea-inducing drugs. been set for the bill to be intro- of Los Angeles that are not in of 228.2 tons of illegal dumping to an end. Another panelist, Kate Terra Russell-Slavin, director of duced. contract with trash hauling every week, up more than 9% providers are in violation of the from the same period last year, Los Angeles Municipal Code and and has issued 25 citations to subject to a fine of up to $1,000 people caught breaking the law and a six-month jail sentence. As and dumping waste. part of the crackdown, the To report illegal dumping, Bureau of Sanitation is referring email [email protected].

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The West Hollywood Chamber of connected, egalitarian citizen expe- The event will also feature Commerce and the city of West rience. keynote speaker Ashley Z. Hand, Hollywood will host the State of the “Meaningful integration of tech- co-founder and partner of the urban City: “City of the Future” event on nology into our lives must not sub- change management network Cityfi, Wednesday, June 19, from 6 to 9 vert the gemlike qualities and trea- who will discuss a more human-cen- p.m. at the 1 Hotel West sures of daily life in West tered approach to smart cities. Hollywood, formerly called the Hollywood, our regular creativity, “West Hollywood has always Jeremy Hotel. our curiosity and our questioning to been forward-thinking and socially The pace of technological change achieve speed and efficiency,” said progressive, so it goes without say- is often confounding traditional Mayor John D’Amico, who will ing that we should be leaders in cities as they wrestle with existing also be a featured speaker of the urban innovation with a con- challenges and competing priorities. evening. science,” Rimedio said. This year’s State of the City, pre- With D’Amico, City Manager Tickets are $175 per person. sented by Essence WeHo, will focus Paul Arevalo, West Hollywood 1 Hotel West Hollywood is locat- on urban innovation, technology Chamber of Commerce Chair Nick ed at at 8490 W. Sunset Blvd., West and the WeHo Smart City Initiative. Rimedio, and Chamber of Hollywood. For information and The WeHo Smart City Initiative Commerce President and CEO tickets, visit is the city’s effort to embrace the Genevieve Morrill will share their wehochamber.com/state-of-the-city, rapid pace of innovation by using thoughts on the economic and or contact Lauren Goldstein at the technology to enhance operations social climate, new initiatives and West Hollywood Chamber of photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and make efficient use of communi- vision of growth for West Commerce at (323)650-2688 or West Hollywood City Councilman John Duran participated in last year’s ty resources to create and protect a Hollywood from one stage. [email protected]. State of the City event while he served as mayor.

Michael Schneider won Zone 2, board members and the community Judith Benezra won Zone 3, Nick to improve quality of life for all Mid City West Community Council installs Solish ran unopposed in Zone 4, Mid City West stakeholders, and David Sobel won Zone 5, Barbara address key challenges facing the Gallen won Zone 6 and Roque neighborhood and city,” Epstein election winners, names executive council “Rocky” Wicker ran unopposed in said. Zone 7. For information, visit midcity- After a record-breaking turnout and the board chose its officers, zations category. For the officers, Epstein will con- west.org. for the June 2 election, the 35 who will serve for the coming For the five renters seats, the win- tinue to serve as chair for the sixth members of the Mid City West year. ners were Joshua Fogelson, Ivan consecutive year, Jhun will contin- Community Council were sworn This election, 713 voters cast bal- Salas-Orono, Mehmet Berker, Chris ue as first vice chair, van Moyland WHAT IF I in on June 11 for two-year terms, lots, the most in Mid City West his- B. Wiggins and Alisa Harp. will take over as second vice chair, tory and more than double the pre- In the business category, the top Salas-Orono is the new treasurer DO NO vious election in 2016. six vote-getters were Amy and Glucoft was chosen as the new “I look forward to For the eight at-large seats, Isack Goldenberg, Montrese Chandler, secretary. Fadlon, Andrew Jhun, David Mann, Vilma Hurtado, Thao N. Tran, “I am honored to have been ESTATE working with my Cindy Bitterman, Marisa Glucoft, Terence Mylonas and Dee Murthy. selected by my peers to lead the fellow board members Lauren Borchard, Charles Romaine For the zone-specific seats, board for the next year. I look for- PLANNING? and the community to and Tyler Lambert-Perkins were Elicica Morris won Zone 1, ward to working with my fellow elected. f you die intestate (without a improve quality of life For the three seats in the home- will), then California’s laws of descent and distribution will for all Mid City West owner category, Don Whitehead, I determine who receives your proper- stakeholders.” Taylor Nichols and Henry van A gracious good evening Moyland won. ty by default. Contrary to popular Arnali Ray, Ash Kumar, Scott belief, if you die without a will, -Scott Epstein, chair of the Mid Epstein, Lauren Nichols, Shem everything you own does not auto- City West Community Council Bitterman and Will Hackner were matically pass to the state. Typically, the winners in the nonprofit organi- the distribution will be to your spouse and children and then to other family members. The state’s plan reflects the legislature’s guess as to how most people would dispose of their estate Pride Month events continue and establishes protections for cer- tain beneficiaries, particularly minor children. The rules of “intestate suc- through end of June in WeHo cession” may or may not reflect your actual wishes. Estate planning LA Pride in West Hollywood was 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and admission affords you the opportunity to alter last weekend, but there are more is free. the state’s default plan to suit your planned Pride-related activities to At 2:30 p.m., “Crush: First Love, personal preferences. celebrate the theme of “One City, New Talent,” an LGBTQ comic Disposition Outside The Will One Pride.” All events will be held anthology about first (queer) love It is important to understand that the in the West Hollywood City from Prism Comics, will be pre- transfer of your property after your Council Chambers or the West sented as part of WeHo Reads. death may be determined by some- Hollywood Library. There will be readings from the thing other than the laws of intestacy, On June 26, the film “LA: A book and a book-signing. even when you die without a will. Queer History” will be screened in From 4 to 4:30 p.m., poets will Title to certain categories of property council chambers at 7 p.m. read highlighted poems that were may pass outside the probate estate. Admission is free to see a director’s written over the course of “One Generally, upon your death, your half cut of Gregorio Davila’s nearly City, One Pride.” of any community property presump- complete documentary about Los At 5 p.m., the photography tively belongs to your surviving Angeles’ contributions to the exhibit “Where Love is Illegal,” spouse. Additionally, if you own LGBTQ rights movement. A trailer which features portraits of people property with another person as joint is available at who live in 70 countries where it is tenants with right of survivorship, the vimeo.com/328527151. illegal to be gay or lesbian, will property will pass directly to the On June 30, a full day of pro- hold a free viewing and panel dis- photo by Nina Prommer/The Actors Fund remaining joint tenant upon your gramming in the council chambers cussion at the West Hollywood Drag queens dressed as Lily Tomlin’s iconic character Ernestine death and will not be part of your includes the queer poetry pop-up Library. The art will remain on dis- escorted the famed comedian and actress to the stage when she was probate estate (it will, however, be a “Everyone Deserves (A) Love play until Oct. 11. honored at the Actors Fund’s 23rd a6nnual Tony Awards Viewing part of your taxable estate). Effective (Poem),” an interactive installa- At 7 p.m., the film “¡GAYTINO! Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center on June 9. planning requires a knowledge of the tion where poets will write love Made in America” will be debuted A Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedi- consequences of each property inter- poems on antique typewriters for in the council chambers. A story an, Tomlin was awarded the Julie Harris Award for Artistic est and type of ownership. attendees. The pop-up is from about being gay and Chicano, and a Achievement. father’s love told in cabaret style This year’s event, hosted by actor and playwright Leslie Jordan, Kramer Law with story and song, it’s the first also featured live performances, a silent auction, the West Coast’s Correction public screening from Dan exclusive live feed of the 2019 Tony Awards broadcast from New Group Guerrero. Admission to the movie, York City. Stephen W. Kramer In the June 6 play review which is based on Guerrero’s Celebrity guests of the gala included Christina Bianco of “Me, “Turning today into the acclaimed solo play and national Myself and Everyone Else,” Alex Landi of “Grey’s Anatomy,” and 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 ‘Glory Days,’” the actor who tour, is free. Tomlin’s “Grace and Frankie” costars Baron Vaughn and Sam Los Angeles, CA 90036 plays the role of Terry was The council chambers and library Waterston, the latter of whom presented Tomlin with the Julie Harris (323)964-7100 a participating member of misidentified as Samantha are located at 625 N. San Vicente Award. AARP Union June. Terry is played by Laura Blvd. For information, visit The Skirball Cultural Center is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. courtesy Privilege James. weho.org/pride. For information, visit actorsfund.org. extended Network 8 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Store on target for 2020 LAUNCH LA Farmers Market and Cedars opening in Hollywood receives partner for blood drive California Arts Council grant

By edwin folven

The California Arts Council has awarded a $5,000 grant to LAUNCH Productions Inc., orga- nizers of the annual Tarfest held on the grounds of the Page Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits. The grant was made for organiza- tional development and was one of 1,300 awards made to arts organiza- tions throughout the state. LAUNCH Productions Inc, will use the funds to hire public relations

photo by Edwin Folven firm Hijinx to create and implement photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Target Corporation has confirmed that construction has resumed at a marketing strategy to raise aware- The Original Farmers Market, corner of 3rd and Fairfax, and the unfinished store on at Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue in ness about its programming. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are celebrating World Blood Donor Day Hollywood, with its opening anticipated during summer 2020. goal is to increase the effectiveness by hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We’re excited to serve additional guests in the Los Angeles com- of LAUNCH’s outreach to artists, The Cedars-Sinai bloodmobile will be parked on the Farmers Market munity with this new store,” said spokeswoman Liz Hancock. audiences and potential funders. Plaza, next to the Clock Tower. The store will have approximately 143,000 square feet of retail The focus will be on providing a Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone who donates will be entered to space, with approximately 30,000 square feet of storefront space at consistent and targeted message in win a $75 Farmers Market gift certificate. For information, visit farm- street-level for small shops, restaurants and other businesses. Hancock support of the organization’s mis- ersmarketla.com and cedars-sinai.org/programs/blood-donor-ser- promised Target will offer more information closer to the opening sion, which is to bring quality arts vices.html. date. productions to the public and “It’s reassuring that this project is moving forward,” said enhance artists’ creative expression. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. “This new Target will pro- LAUNCH Productions Inc. is vide a great deal of economic activity to the Hollywood area, employ part of LAUNCH LA, which oper- local residents and make the neighborhood more walkable and liv- ates a gallery at 170 S. La Brea Ave. Law will help those who care for able.” Executive Director James Panozzo said in addition to Tarfest, which celebrates local art and music, the loved ones save for retirement gallery hosts exhibits and is holding Board expands mandate for pop-up art shows. The LAUNCH U.S. Reps. Harley Rouda (D- make catch-up contributions to LA Gallery currently has a collabo- Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) retirement accounts. rative exhibit by artists Phung introduced H.R. 3078, the Expanding Individuals often miss opportuni- Huynh and Chukes featuring paint- Access to Retirement Savings for ties to save for retirement for multi- gender-neutral restrooms ings and sculptures. Caregivers Act, on June 4. ple years, a disparity predominantly “One of the goals is to raise The bill will allow individuals affecting women because they are The Los Angeles County Board site gender.” awareness about what we do out- who took at least one year off from more likely to take more time to act of Supervisors voted on June 4 to A 2013 survey conducted by side of Tarfest. It allows us to have the workforce to care for a family as family caregivers, Rouda said. expand its commitment to making UCLA’s Williams Institute indicat- a strategic plan to educate the public member without receiving an The Expanding Access to all-gender restrooms available in ed that 70 percent of transgender about what we do and how we do earned income to make catch-up Retirement Savings for Family county-owned and leased buildings. and gender non-conforming indi- it,” Panozzo said. “It will enhance contributions to their 401(k) plans, Caregivers Act would provide new Los Angeles County has already viduals reported being verbally fundraising opportunities and pro- IRAs and other eligible retirement ways for them to contribute to their converted 4,200 single occupancy harassed, denied access or physical- gramming.” accounts prior to reaching age 50. retirement savings. restrooms to all-gender restrooms. ly assaulted in public restrooms. For information, visit Under current law, only employ- For information, visit The motion, authored by “Three years ago, this Board of launchla.org. ees ages 50 and older are eligible to rouda.house.gov Supervisors Sheila Kuehl, 3rd Supervisors approved a travel ban to District, and Hilda Solis, 1st North Carolina, which had barred District, calls for the restroom con- people from using public bathrooms version program to be expanded to that did not correspond to their bio- include ongoing capital projects, logical sex at birth,” said Solis, deferred maintenance programs and referring to a motion she authored in real estate leases. They include 2016. “L.A. County has long been approximately 5,000 buildings, on the forefront of safeguarding the structures and public facilities. liberty and dignity of all people, Bogie’s Liquor “The county can and should do all including those who identify differ- we can to create safe and accessible ently than the biological sex spaces for all our residents,” Kuehl assigned to them at birth. [This] said. “Gender-neutral restrooms motion enables us to work towards benefit transgender and gender non- making every restroom in L.A. conforming people who are often County buildings gender neutral. By subject to verbal harassment and creating more equitable spaces in Stock your Coolers for physical assault when using single- county facilities, we can better sup- sex bathrooms. They are also a great port employees in the workplace help to moms and dads supervising and further promote inclusivity for small children of the opposite gen- all County residents we serve.” der, and people with disabilities who For information, visit supervi- Summer BBQs, Graduation Parties, are attended by an aide of the oppo- sorkuehl.com. Father’s Day Celebrations! Report sought on typhoid fever

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By cameron kiszla Meister said the program could munity utility and community-use involve artists actually living at the space to come up with something so Laurel Park in West Hollywood property or artists working at the site that the property doesn’t languish may soon become a little more artsy. and providing classes and other there without providing any benefits On June 3, the West Hollywood community-oriented services, to the community,” Duran said. City Council voted 3-1 to look into “something the community really potential uses for the property at liked.” 1343 N. Laurel Ave., including the Duran said it’s important that photo by Cameron Kiszla possibly of a home for artists-in-res- whatever the buildings are used for, The property at 1343 N. idence programs. Mayor Pro they can’t attract large crowds, as Laurel Ave. in West Tempore Lindsey Horvath was that would require building more Hollywood, now home to absent, and Councilman John parking, which would require “tear- Heilman was the lone no vote, cit- ing up the grounds, which we don’t Laurel Park and the 102-year- ing the potential cost of the program want to do given that that’s one of old Laurel House, also known and the need for artist housing, as the more attractive features of the as “Tara,” may be used for opposed to other groups. An earlier properties.” artists-in-residence programs city staff report about the property “It’s an attempt to try to balance after a June 3 vote by the said while the exact cost of upgrad- historic preservation, along with West Hollywood City Council. ing and renovating the buildings public park space, along with com- won’t be known until a feasibility study is performed and contractor bids are received, it will require “significant capital expenditures.” “Prioritizing artists over social workers or teachers or disabled long-term residents of the city does- n’t seem to make sense, given the amount of money that we’re likely going to have to spend to rehab this property,” Heilman said. Mayor John D’Amico said artists have long been an integral part of the city, but high real estate prices and rent may be discouraging cre- atives from moving to West Hollywood. “I think this is a way for us to pay attention to our creative class that has really been responsible for much of West Hollywood’s well-deserved and quite prosperous creative name,” D’Amico said. Currently, the grounds of the 30,000-square-foot lot are used as a park, with picnic tables and a trail system for dog walkers, while the nearly 7,200-square-foot main house and nearly 2,400-square-foot chauffer’s cottage and garage are “mothballed without providing any utility to the community,” Councilman John Duran said. The house, which was built in 1917 and is known as “Tara” in a reference to the plantation from “Gone with the Wind,” was split into four apartments in 1941, and the property was declared a local cultur- al resource by the city in 1994. Several years ago, the city wanted to further divide the house and chauffer’s cottage and turn them into affordable housing for seniors, but a lengthy court battle that culminated in a 2008 California Supreme Court ruling against the city complicated the process, and the city was unable to get the project started again. The structures have been vacant since the city, which was given the property in 1997 by owner Elsie Weisman, evicted the apartment residents in 2005. During the public comment sec- tion of the meeting, Manny Rodriguez, who serves on the board of the West Hollywood West Residents Association but addressed the council in a personal capacity, said he’d still like Tara to be used for housing. The other public speaker, Steve Martin, a former city council- man who supports preserving Tara, said he likes the idea of an artists-in- residence program. “We could build all types of facil- ities there, whether it’s for potters, painters, sculptors, glass blowers. There’s all types of exciting things that can happen there,” Martin said. The council’s Laurel Subcommittee, made up of Duran and Councilwoman Lauren Meister, said the artists-in-residence program could involve using the ground floor of the house as a community space while preserving the outside areas as a public park. 10 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Oil well plugging continues at Beverly Hills Unified

By luke harold The deal puts an end to a dis- ing the site in accordance with agreement that began in March, state and local law. The court Plugging the 11th oil well of 19 when the school board rejected a allowed Venoco to leave without on Beverly Hills Unified School previous offer from the city that further responsibility to monitor District property is 75% com- would have limited the city’s or plug the wells, which have not plete, and will be completed next costs to $8 million. School board been in operation for years, and week, according to district staff. members wanted to seek a more left the costs of plugging the wells Plugging of the oils wells con- even split based on the fact that with the school district and city. tinues following the school the two sides benefited from oil Under the deal, the city would board’s approval of an agreement well profits when they were in pay $11 million if costs reach $24 with the city of Beverly Hills over operation. million or more, $10.5 million if how to fund the project. The negotiations over the costs costs are between $23-24 million, The City Council approved the of plugging the wells stem from $10 million if costs are between agreement during a meeting in an appeal from the city and school $22-23 million or $9 million is early May. The agreement would district over a decision by a U.S. costs are $22 million or less. cap the city’s contributions to the Bankruptcy Court to allow oil and The school district will use wells project, which the city esti- gas drilling company Venoco, funds from Measure BH, a $385 mates will cost $23-28 million, at which leased the site from the dis- million construction bond mea- $11 million, and the school dis- trict, to leave the wells almost two sure, to cover its share of the photo by Luke Harold trict will pay the remainder. years ago without decommission- costs. After a dispute between the Beverly Hills Unified School District and the city of Beverly Hills over the costs of plugging 19 oil wells on the district’s campus, work is moving forward. California Democrats endorse Public Banking Act Delegates of the California Democratic Party endorsed AB 857, the Public Banking Act, during a party convention in San Francisco the first weekend in June The measure would give local gov- ernments throughout California the option to create their own public bank, and it passed through the orga- nization’s Legislative Committee with no opposition. “Supporting the creation of pubic banks is part of the California Democratic Party platform for a rea- son,” said Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, joint author of the measure. “Too many in our communities have been disenfranchised by a corporate banking industry that sucks the wealth out of hardworking families’ photo courtesy of Assemblyman Miguel Santiago’s office pockets and distributes it to a handful of multi-billionaires. I’m thrilled to and time again, our country’s biggest Over recent months, the joint see one of the most progressive banks have invested our money in authors of AB 857, Santiago and Democratic Parties in the nation sup- institutions most Californians are Chiu, built a strong coalition of coau- porting a measure that benefits all opposed to – oil pipelines, gun manu- thors who helped vote the measure Californians, no matter what their facturers, private prisons, and compa- off the Assembly floor last week. political party might be.” nies with unfair labor practices. This Those members include “I am thrilled that the California legislation makes the first step Assemblywomen Wendy Carrillo (D- Democratic Party recognized that the towards ensuring the public’s money Los Angeles) and Buffy Wicks (D- public’s money should be used for the is reinvested in our local communi- Oakland). public good,” Assemblyman David ties, where it will benefit everyone For more information, visit Chiu (D-San Francisco) said. “Time regardless of party affiliation.” a53.asmdc.org. Feinstein introduces bill to protect immigrant children Senate Judiciary Committee child welfare expert. children from being detained in Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein The bill would also prevents the inhumane conditions by requiring (D-Calif.) introduced the Protecting administration from overruling the basic levels of food, water and Immigrant Families and Improving Flores Settlement Agreement. This health care. Immigration Procedures Act, a bill agreement prevents prolonged For more information, visit that addresses several pressing detention of children and prevents Feinstein.senate.gov. problems in U.S. immigration poli- cy. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). “Families and children continue 3rd Water Wise Garden Tour to flee from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to seek asylum at our southern border. Saturday, June 22, 2019, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. While at the same time trying to Explore prime examples of water wise address the underlying causes of and sustainable gardens. this migration, we must also treat these families humanely when they arrive. That’s the focused goal of This year's Garden Tour will feature gardens in the this bill.” historic neighborhoods of The bill aims to help clear the Windsor Square and Ridgewood Wilton. backlog of immigration court cases by providing additional judges and staffing. Funding in the bill would Maps of the gardens will be distributed at allow for the hiring of 75 judge LA High Memorial Park, teams – each of which includes one 4625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019. judge and two or three staff. This is the maximum number of judge The garden tour is self-guided and free. teams the administration says it can put in place in a year. Experience the Greater Wilshire area! It also incorporates the Keep Families Together Act, a bill that prohibits separation of families at For questions or more information, please email the border unless good cause is [email protected], determined by a state official or or call (323) 348-8709. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 June 13, 2019 Musicians strike a chord to end homelessness GLAZA appoints Jacobson n California Saga 2 concert features as the nonprofit’s president all-star lineup Following a nationwide Botanical Gardens is one of the search, the Greater Los Angeles crown jewels of the city of Los By edwin folven Zoo Association has announced Angeles,” Jacobson said. “I have that veteran museum executive admired the zoo’s conservation Classic rock fans can enjoy an Tom Jacobson will join the non- successes and environmental all-star musical performance and profit as its new president. stewardship that have made it the help in the fight to end homeless- Jacobson, who comes to civic treasure that it is today, and ness at California Saga 2, a concert GLAZA from the Natural I am excited to lead GLAZA and on Wednesday, July 3, at the History Museum of Los Angeles work with the zoo on this crucial Theatre at Ace Hotel. County, will begin the new posi- next chapter building upon that California Saga 2 will feature tion on July 1. GLAZA supports foundation.” performances by Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall the city-owned Los Angeles Zoo Jacobson has worked at the of Famers David Crosby, who will and Botanical Gardens, and Natural History Museum since be joined by James Raymond, and Jacobson will focus on extending 2001 and has served as the senior Al Jardine, who will perform with the nonprofit’s commitment to vice president of advancement Matt Jardine. It also includes perfor- animal conservation and advanc- since 2007. He oversaw institu- mances by The TRIBE, a collective ing the zoo’s Vision Plan, which tional giving, major gifts, mem- of over 30 talented musicians who is currently undergoing environ- bership and fundraising for capi- have performed in bands such as mental review. The plan will tal and special projects. Jacobson Supertramp and ELO. guide zoo development and oper- also worked for 15 years at the Drummer Kevin Wachs, a mem- ations over the next 20 years and Los Angeles County Museum of ber of The TRIBE, said California proposes a redesign and redevel- Art, where he held numerous Saga 2 is the latest in a series of all- opment of the existing 133-acre positions in fundraising. star philanthropic concerts held site to replace outdated buildings The Los Angeles Zoo and since 2015. Wachs is also with the photo by Anna Webber and infrastructure and upgrade Botanical Gardens is located at Get Together Foundation, a non- Legendary musician David Crosby will perform during California Saga 2, guest amenities. 5333 Zoo Drive. For informa- profit based in the San Fernando a concert on July 3 raising money and awareness for homeless services. “The Los Angeles Zoo and tion, visit lazoo.org. Valley focused on ending homeless- ness. Wachs said the issue became per- with many others. Notable names sonal a couple of years ago when he on the bill for California Saga 2 noticed homeless individuals living include Jesse Colin Young, of the on the streets near his Chatsworth Youngbloods, Grammy-winning office. He said the area is among the guitar legend Albert Lee, Danny most affluent in the San Fernando “Kootch” Kortchmar, Waddy Valley, and the homeless individu- Wachtel, Leland Sklar and Steve als illustrated that the problem Postell. Special guests include affects everyone. Freebo (who has performed with “All of a sudden, I realized the Bonnie Raitt), Rosemary Butler (a homeless problem had come to me. back-up singer for Jackson There were people living right out- Browne), actor and singer Rob side our business in tents,” Wachs Morrow and poet Stephen Kalinich. said. “That was the thing for me, California Saga 2 will also include that we need to address this prob- Carly Smithson (“American Idol”), lem. What’s going on is not neces- Gary Stockdale (Brian Setzer), Jeff sarily what you read about or see in Alan Ross (Badfinger), John Pratt, the news. They are not all drunks, The Honeys, Jules Galli, and more. they are not all lazy, they are not all “There will be a silent and live drug addicts. Nobody should be auction, but mostly it’s a concert,” starving and living on the streets.” Wachs added. “It’s going to be a The Get Together Foundation has great time.” a food truck that travels to different The performance will benefit the shelters and other locations to serve Get Together Foundation, its part- meals. Because Wachs has connec- ner the Hope of the Valley Rescue tions with many people in the music Mission, and the Midnight Mission industry, he decided to reach out downtown. The three nonprofits and see if some would be willing to provide help for tens of thousands perform to raise money for pro- of homeless individuals and fami- grams and awareness about home- lies. Wachs estimates the concert lessness. will generate approximately “I’m of the theory that if you ask $250,000. somebody, the worst thing they can Tickets to California Saga 2 start say is ‘no’,” Wachs added. “We at $25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and have a lot of connections. They are the concert is at 8 p.m. The Theatre nice people. They recognize their at the Ace Hotel is located at 929 S. participation can do something Broadway. For information, call good.” (818)727-7884, or visit gettogether- Wachs said Crosby and Jardine foundation.com and readily agreed to perform, along tribetheband.com

photo by Trisha Campo Musician, singer and songwriter Al Jardine will co-headline the California Saga 2 concert in the Theatre at the Ace Hotel. 12 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Oscar winner awarded star on Walk of Fame

BY CAMERON KISZLA token, I had shingles two years ago, show business the family business and I didn’t feel like I deserved that while also keeping his children Academy Award-winning actor either.” grounded. Alan Arkin received a star on the In attendance were several of “I’m grateful that we grew up Hollywood Walk of Fame in a June Arkin’s co-stars in his Netflix with a father who, both by word and 7 ceremony that jumped back and series “The Kominsky Method,” deed, taught us … that true success forth between laughs and heartfelt including Paul Reiser, Ann- is measured by the people in your moments. Margaret, Sarah Baker and Lisa life and the relationships you have Arkin, who won a best support- Edelstein, as well as the series’ cre- with them,” Matthew Arkin said. ing actor Academy Award in 2007 ator and executive producer, Chuck “By that yardstick, Dad, you are a for his role in “Little Miss Lorre, and executive producer Al giant.” Sunshine” and has been nominated Higgins. Through Matthew Arkin, Adam for three other acting Oscars, was During the ceremony, Arkin was Arkin extolled his father’s profes- honored in the motion pictures cat- lauded by actor Steve Carell, who sional work as well. egory with a star at 6914 has starred with Arkin in three “Dad, you’ve always been a star. photo by Cameron Kiszla Hollywood Blvd. films, including “Little Miss It’s only right that you should have Actor Steve Carell spoke at frequent co-star Alan Arkin’s Hollywood “I don’t really feel like I deserve Sunshine,” and Matthew Arkin, the one,” he said. Walk of Fame ceremony on June 7. this,” Arkin said. “But by the same honoree’s son. In Carell’s speech – during which Arkin feigned disinterest by tapping his watch and encouraging his fel- “I don’t really feel low Walk of Famer to wrap it up – like I deserve this. Carell said Arkin’s acting “never But by the same begs for attention, but gets it any- way.” token, I had “It is a true and genuine honor to shingles two years be here today,” Carell said. “You ago, and I didn’t are my idol, and this means the world to me to be here to celebrate feel like I deserved you today, and I love you.” that either.” Matthew Arkin read statements from Adam and Anthony Arkin, his siblings and fellow actors who were -Alan Arkin, unable to attend the event because Academy Award-winning actor of work conflicts, and addressed the impact his father had in making

photo by Edwin Folven John Boyle (right), president and CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California, was joined by Arturo Salome (left), business development manager of branch operations for AAA, and Paul Polacek, manager of the AAA’s new Miracle Mile branch, at a cele- bration of the new office on Wilshire Boulevard. AAA welcomes members at new Miracle Mile branch

Miracle Mile residents and public can use AAA Travel ser- those in the surrounding neigh- vices at the new branch to plan borhoods are encouraged to visit tours and cruises, make airline the Automobile Club of Southern reservations, book hotels and car California’s new branch at 5126 rentals, and obtain rail tickets Wilshire Blvd., where a plethora and foreign currency. of services are available. International travel services The new AAA branch office, include passport, visa and cus- which opened in March and host- toms information, passport pho- ed a grand opening celebration tos, international driver’s per- on June 11, offers everything mits and Mexico automobile from auto, life, RV and boat insurance. Members receive spe- insurance to help with vehicle cial travel benefits and dis- registration and DMV transac- counts, including complimentary tions, travel planning and notary tour books and maps. service. Approximately 67,000 “Come by and visit us, meet AAA members live in the sur- our staff and see our new Miracle rounding area. Mile branch,” Polacek added. “Being a member can help in “Take advantage of all our ser- almost every part of life,” Branch vices.” Manager Paul Polacek said. Branch hours are 9 a.m. to 5 “From insurance needs to travel p.m., Monday through Friday, needs and DMV registration, it’s and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. basically a one-stop shop.” For information, call (323)857- Auto Club members and the 5100, or visit aaa.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 June 13, 2019 Tunneling machine makes a breakthrough Metro to host meeting on Marking a new construction mile- stone for the Purple Line Extension project, the Los Angeles County Phase 3 of subway project Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that its first Metro is holding a meeting on Mansfield avenues for deliveries. tunnel boring machine, or TMB, has Phase 3 of subway construction Side streets between Highland reached a connection point with the on Thursday, June 20, from 6:30 Avenue and Detroit Street may existing Wilshire/Western subway to 8 p.m. at Belmont Village also be intermittently closed to station in Koreatown. Senior Living-Westwood, 10475 support construction. The 1,000-ton, 400-foot long Wilshire Blvd. Excavation, hauling and struc- boring machine named Soyeon bur- Phase 3 of the project, which is tures work is also occurring near rowed through the last remaining in the pre-construction stage, will Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax cluster of soil on June 11. The extend the line 2.56 miles Avenue. Intermittent lane clo- machine is one of two digging between Century City and the sures may also be necessary to approximately two miles of parallel Veteran’s Administration hospital support concrete pouring in the subway tunnels between the future campus in Westwood. It is antic- area around the Wilshire/Fairfax Wilshire/La Brea Station and the ipated to open in 2026 and will station box near Wilshire existing Wilshire/Western Station. include the Westwood/UCLA Boulevard and Ogden Drive. The breakthrough marks an early and Westwood/VA Hospital sub- Well investigation and soil triumph in the decades-long effort way stations. improvement work is occurring Construction is also occurring near Wilshire and Crescent to extend L.A.’s subway farther photo courtesy of Metro west underneath Wilshire along phases 1 and 2 of the pro- Heights boulevards. Intermittent One of two tunneling machines digging a portion the Purple line ject, between Wilshire/Western single lane closures may be nec- Boulevard. Metro anticipated future Extension subway project reached the subway line’s existing terminus westward subway expansion and and Century City. Metro is pro- essary in the area. on June 11. built a bulkhead wall as part of viding updates on construction Excavation, hauling, instru- Wilshire/Western station construc- Wilshire/Western subway terminus. Cienega is scheduled to open in along the route. mentation and street restoration tion, which originally opened in A second TBM named “Elsie” 2023. Near Wilshire Boulevard and are ongoing near Wilshire and La 1996. that launched six weeks after Metro has contracted with Western Avenue, excavation, Cienega boulevards. Work hours “Our last TBMs at Soyeon is also expected to break Skanska Traylor Shea, a joint ven- concrete work and street mainte- are typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wilshire/Western were powered through to Wilshire/Western later in ture to design and build the first nance work are occurring. Monday through Saturday. Gale down over 23 years ago, so we are June. section of the project. Northbound Manhattan Place Drive will be intermittently definitely going back to the future in After tunneling this first leg, both “We’re pleased to celebrate this will be closed intermittently just closed at Wilshire Boulevard to our modern-day mission to extend TBMs will be partially disassem- major project milestone,” said Mike north of Wilshire Boulevard from support excavation in the Gale this subway,” said L.A. County bled. Some pieces will be trucked Aparicio, executive vice president 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Staging Yard. Hauling hours are Supervisor and Metro Board Chair back to their Wilshire/La Brea of Skanska USA, lead partner of the Friday, and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., anticipated to increase as excava- Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. “I’m glad insertion point while most of the Skanska Traylor Shea design-build Saturday to Sunday, and intermit- tion continues under Wilshire that this enormously complex oper- TBMs will be pulled back through joint venture team. “The project will tent lane closures along Wilshire Boulevard. The work hours will ation has gone off without a hitch. the new tunnels. The TBMs will deliver immediate benefit to the Boulevard may be necessary. be 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 7 to It’s a testament to the ways in which then be reassembled and will tunnel community and long-term benefit Work is expected to increase to 10 p.m. Metro and its contractors meticu- west to future station sites at from its award-winning, environ- 24-hours-a-day at the Western In Beverly Hills, sidewalk lously plan and execute their tunnel- Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La mentally sustainable construction.” Avenue Staging Yard later this repair and driveway installation ing work.” Cienega. The TBMs are expected to The $9.8-billion Metro Purple month after the second of two work continues in June around Soyeon was originally lowered reach the end of the subway section Line Extension is a nine-mile tunnel boring machines reach the the North Canon Staging Yard at into the ground at Metro’s in Beverly Hills by mid-2020. underground subway project that subway line’s current terminus. 9383-9393 and 9395-9399 Wilshire/La Brea station site in the Following the tunneling opera- will extend the Metro Purple Line The first boring machine reached Wilshire Blvd. Utility potholing, Miracle Mile last October. The tion, Metro will focus on complet- from its current terminus in Wilshire/Western on June 11. relocation and replacement work TBM burrowed approximately 60 ing construction of its first three Koreatown to Westwood/VA The machines will later begin is also occurring along Wilshire feet per day, five days per week, 20 subway stations over the next three Hospital in West Los Angeles. The tunneling west from the Boulevard. Additionally, grading hours a day. The digging has taken years. This first section of the entire project is anticipated to be Wilshire/La Brea station toward and utility installation will be eight months to reach the bulkhead, Purple Line extension from operational in 2027. Beverly Hills. ongoing through June at the a retaining wall at the Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La For information, visit metro.net. Near Wilshire Boulevard and Reeves Staging Yard, 9430 La Brea Avenue, hauling, deliv- Wilshire Blvd. eries and tunneling support For questions and concerns, remains ongoing. Wilshire call the 24-hour project hotline at Letters to the Editor Boulevard will be intermittently (213)922-6934, email the project reduced to one lane in both direc- team at [email protected] As a matter of fact, judging were the same age and I knew that tions between Sycamore and or visit metro.net. LAUSD has work after from the teenagers at Fairfax High the parents of these kids were defeat of Measure EE School who receive the Irene working hard to adapt to a new Epstein Memorial Scholarships to country. I couldn’t sleep, and cre- attend college, L.A. children who ated plans to change the situation. Re “Voters reject Measure EE are well motivated excel in their I was ready to take part in caring school funding plan,” June 6 issue studies, and then some. If they can for them. do it, so can others without huge I spoke with the chief of the Measure EE was designed to infusions of taxpayer dollars. senior center, Ronni Cavalluzzi, provide additional funding to the Hopefully the LAUSD and our and asked her to make connec- L.A Unified School District. It leaders downtown will do the tions with the teenagers. She did failed by a large margin, receiving right thing. and we organized a meeting with less than 50 percent of votes, a wonderful lunch for 50 people whereas it required two-thirds. I George Epstein (25 seniors and 25 teenagers) in was among those who voted Detroit Street Long Hall at Plummer Park. I pre- photo courtesy of Metro against it. pared food and that was the begin- Underground construction is in full swing at the future Wilshire/La Before the LAUSD makes ning of our connection, which Cienega subway station, which is located at the western end of another attempt to gain the voters’ Thanks to West completely changed our Phase 1 of the project and is anticipated to open in 2023. approval, it has a tough road to teenagers. travel. Based on past perfor- Hollywood for When there was a reconstruc- mance, I doubt it is up to the task. tion of the old senior center, I For one, the Measure EE parcel Plummer Park Teen asked the city to build a depart- Architecture firm selected for tax on housing and businesses was Center ment for teenagers. Amazingly, I too costly. I figured that, as a was able to convince everyone home owner, it would cost me how important it was. Our City Walk of Fame master plan about $700 per year – or over In 1992, we had just arrived in Hall authorities did it perfectly. The city of Los Angeles’ Board right-of-way. $8,000 during its 12-year life Los Angeles when my son found We are proud of watching how of Public Works has selected the Based on the updated design, the span. us an apartment on Fuller Avenue effectively this center worked. design and architecture firm consultant will recommend targeted While I, and certainly most peo- across Plummer Park. We were [The Teen Center] has a lot of Gensler to design a “Master Plan” construction projects using $3.8 ple, would like to improve the very happy living in this area very good programs and a won- for the Hollywood Walk of Fame, million for infrastructure improve- education of our children, I was because we attended ESL classes derful relationship with the sher- kick-starting a $4 million invest- ments, from an initial $4 million in not convinced that the money [at Plummer Park] and had a lot of iff’s department. Volunteers ment into the National Historic seed money allocated by the coun- would be spent in the best way. programs in our senior center, [offer] free tutoring in math sci- Landmark that will serve as a cata- cilman. Furthermore, the parcel tax will where I became a volunteer and ence, English and other subjects. I lyst for Los Angeles City “The Hollywood Walk of Fame severely impact housing and busi- even led a recipe club. think that our senior center is the Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th is a National Historic Landmark, ness costs, perhaps in ways not yet In the evenings it was a pleasure only one in the United States hav- District, to implement his “HEART and my HEART of Hollywood ini- considered. to meet with friends and neigh- ing such a relationship with of Hollywood” initiative. tiative will give this community the The LAUSD got itself into a bors at Plummer Park, but what I teenagers. The Master Plan will update the attention it deserves,” O’Farrell financial bind by promising saw there was a shock. Around the Thank you, West Hollywood. streetscape concept for the Walk of said. “Our focus is on consistent retirees’ huge pension and health [sports] courts and parking lot Fame with the goal of designing a attention to the necessary quality of insurance benefits. That doesn’t gathered teenage boys and girls. Sofia Gelman more pleasant, cohesive, and enjoy- life improvements for local resi- help kids get a better education. At that time, my grandchildren Fuller Avenue able experience along the public dents and visitors.” 14 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 7100 and Sixth at 6:50 p.m. victim in the 8400 block of Melrose block of Sunset. P OLICE BLOTTER at 5:50 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 5500 block of 200 block of N. Larchmont. stole a vehicle parked in the 800 Melrose at 3 p.m. block of Larrabee. An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6900 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 100 Hollywood at 7:45 p.m. June 1 and June 8. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- burglary in the 7800 block of Santa block of The Grove. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Monica at 11:45 p.m. At 8:35 p.m., an unknown suspect Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect committed a committed a grand theft in the 500 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and June 7 petty theft in the 6800 block of block of S. Wilton Place. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Hollywood at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a June 6 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 600 block of Beverly Hills Police Robertson at 1:30 a.m. robbed a victim in the 1200 block At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the of N. Las Palmas. robbed a victim near the corner of Department 9600 block of S. Santa Monica. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood and Vine. An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 8900 June 4 June 1 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 900 block of At 1:51 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 6000 block of W. Third An unknown suspect committed a N. Beverly Drive at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 7:14 a.m. petty theft in the 200 block of N. petty theft in the 8800 block of 5100 block of Wilshire. Canon at 7 p.m. June 7 Santa Monica at 11:30 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus-

An unknown suspect assaulted a pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 9:37 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:16 p.m., an unknown sus- victim in the 400 block of N. Fairfax in the 200 block of S. Larchmont. burglarized a garage at a resi- pect committed a grand theft in the June 8 at 9:30 a.m. dence in the 400 block of N. 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. An unknown suspect committed a Oakhurst. An unknown suspect committed a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1700 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8800 block of committed a petty theft in the 5500 La Brea at 12:30 p.m. petty theft in the 8500 block of Santa Monica at midnight. June 2 block of Wilshire. Wilshire at 4:10 p.m. At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:38 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 5100 burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 11:21 p.m., an unknown sus- 600 block of N. San Vicente. petty theft in the 7900 block of block of Beverly. 500 block of N. Elm. pect was arrested for driving under Sunset at 11 a.m. the influence of alcohol or drugs An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a near the corner of Rexford and grand theft in the 8900 block of At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6800 block of petty theft in the 200 block of N. Sunset. Santa Monica at 1 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 7200 Hollywood at 7:45 p.m. Beverly Drive at 3:33 p.m. block of Sunset.

June 8 At 2:46 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 900 block of An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 5500 committed a petty theft in the 9900 An unknown suspect committed a Wetherly. grand theft in the 6000 block of block of Wilshire. block of Wilshire. petty theft from a vehicle parked in Carlton Way at 3 p.m. the 600 block of N. Linden at 12:11 An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect was arrested a.m. victim near the corner of Melrose At 5:05 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of for driving under the influence of and San Vicente at 8 p.m. committed a petty theft near the Sycamore and Sunset at 11 p.m. alcohol or drugs near the corner of At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- corner of Melrose and Alta Vista. Carmelita and Wilshire at 11:19 pect assaulted a victim in the 300 June 7 p.m. block of Crescent Heights. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

Department tim in the 100 block of N. La An unknown suspect robbed a vic- June 3 West Hollywood Cienega at 6 p.m. tim near the corner of Hollywood and Whitley at 2:30 a.m. At 1:05 a.m., an unknown suspect Sheriff’s Station June 1 At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect

assaulted a victim in the 200 block committed a petty theft in the 6100 At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect of S. Doheny Drive. June 3 At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6100 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect was arrested At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of N. Citrus. An unknown suspect burglarized a

for driving under the influence of committed a petty theft in the 9200 vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a alcohol or drugs near the corner of block of W. Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a Highland and Santa Monica at burglary in the 400 block of S. vehicle parked near the corner of Park and N. Beverly Drive at 2:20 6:30 p.m. Orange Grove and Wilshire at 10 a.m. A suspect stole a bicycle in the Gramercy Place at 10 a.m. a.m. 1200 block of N. Fuller at 5 p.m. At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At noon, an unknown suspect bur- At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a burglary in the 6200 An unknown suspect burglarized a glarized a vehicle parked in the At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of The Grove. vehicle parked in the 6400 block of 300 block of N. Robertson. committed a petty theft in the 8500 block of Wilshire. Selma at 11:30 a.m. block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- grand theft in the 300 bloc of S. tim in the 1400 block of N. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 200 block of June 4 Detroit at 8:25 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner S. Doheny Drive at 7 p.m. Highland at 3:40 p.m. of Santa Monica and McCadden. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 8:27 p.m., an unknown suspect June 4 tim near the corner of Santa June 2 committed a grand theft in the At 10:35 p.m., an unknown sus-

Monica and Westbourne at 3:24 7600 block of Melrose. pect robbed a victim in the 300 At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:51 a.m., an unknown suspect a.m. block of S. Cloverdale. committed a petty theft in the 300 robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect assaulted a Melrose and Fairfax. block of N. Canon. At 8:50 a.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of Carlton An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the and Gower at 11:15 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a 8600 block of Sunset. Selma and Cassil at 11:20 p.m. vehicle parked in the 300 block of At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 9600 block of S. An unknown suspect burglarized a S. Detroit at 3 a.m. pect committed a burglary in the Santa Monica at 7:25 p.m. At 11:38 p.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 8400 block of 5200 block of Wilshire. pect committed a burglary in the Fountain at 8:30 p.m. Two addi- At 3:15 a.m., a suspect assaulted At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect 400 block of N. La Cienega. burglarized a garage at a resi- tional vehicle burglaries were a victim during a domestic vio- June 5 dence in the 700 block of N. reported in the same area at 9:30 lence incident in the 1600 block of Camden. and 10:30 p.m. N. Argyle. An unknown suspect committed a June 8 petty theft in the 1700 block of N. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Hudson at 2 a.m. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 100 block of committed a petty theft in the 8600 petty theft in the 6200 block of robbed a victim in the 6600 block N. Hamilton at 10:39 p.m. block of Santa Monica. Hollywood at 9 a.m. At 5:10 a.m., an unknown suspect of Hollywood. committed a petty theft in the 8300 June 5 June 5 June 3 block of W. Third. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 8200 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 5:28 a.m. petty theft in the 8300 block of committed a petty theft in the 7100 pect burglarized a vehicle parked grand theft in the 400 block of S. Wilshire at 2 a.m. block of Santa Monica. near the corner of Hollywood and San Vicente at 10 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- McCadden. tim near the corner of Wilshire and At 10:14 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Western at 8:50 a.m. pect burglarized a garage at a res- vehicle parked in the 8300 block of An unknown suspect attempted to assaulted a victim near the corner idence in the 200 block of S. Santa Monica at 7:30 p.m. rob a victim near the corner of of Orlando and Fifth. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Rexford. Whitley and Hollywood at 1 a.m. tim near the corner of Santa At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Monica and Wilton at 6:50 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1100 block of S. vehicle parked in the 9500 block of 8200 block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 1000 La Brea at 4:45 p.m. At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 2:49 p.m. block of Wilton Place. robbed a victim in the 800 block of June 6 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect S. Orange Grove. June 6 An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim near the corner At 9:35 a.m., a suspect assaulted petty theft in the 1700 block of of Yucca and Vine. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect committed a a victim during a domestic vio- Wilcox at 12:45 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in residential burglary in the 9500 lence incident in the 400 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a the 4500 block of Second at 10:40 block of Olympic at 8:40 a.m. Robertson. At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of La Brea p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 June 13, 2019 Musso & Frank Grill loses another longtime employee n Waiter Sergio Gonzalez dies a day after memorial for longtime bartender

By edwin folven boy at Musso & Frank Grill at the “When I became a waiter, one of age of 19. The native of Veracruz, my first customers was this guy, he A little more than a month after Mexico, was visiting his grandmoth- was a Jewish gangster Mickey the death of one of the beloved bar- er in Los Angeles and his uncle, who Cohen. And I didn’t even know who tenders at Musso & Frank Grill in worked at the restaurant at that time, the guy was,” Gonzalez said. “I used Hollywood, the venerable restaurant asked Gonzalez to fill in for a few to put two hot towels on his knees. lost another longtime employee. days. Gonzalez accepted and He was kind of crippled because I Sergio Gonzalez, a waiter who had remained an employee for decades. think he was beat up in jail. He used worked at the Hollywood Boulevard He was promoted to waiter after one to come with two bodyguards, and restaurant since 1972, died on June 4 year and earned the distinction of he used to give me 10 bucks. Back at age 66. The previous day, he donning the signature red jacket then, it was a lot of money.” attended a memorial ceremony for worn by the service staff. Gonzalez was also well-known to head bartender Ruben Rueda, who “For almost half of our 100 years, many of the restaurant’s other died on April 26 at age 67. Sergio helped make Musso & Frank famous customers, including mem- photo by Tina Whatcott-Echeverria “Musso & Frank has lost another a home away from home for his val- bers of the Rolling Stones. The band Longtime Musso & Frank Grill waiter Sergio Gonzalez is mourned after beloved family member with the ued patrons and colleagues alike, paid for Gonzalez fly to Mexico his death on June 4. passing of Sergio Gonzalez,” said and we’re all heartbroken to bid City in 2006 to see a live perfor- Mark Echeverria, Musso & Frank farewell to this remarkable man,” mance. and ardent Los Angeles Dodgers Gonzalez added in a quote provided Grill’s COO, CFO and a fourth-gen- Echeverria added. “My sincerest “Keith Richards’ assistant called fan. by Harary. “We have good cus- eration family member and owner. condolences to his cherished wife, me [and said], ‘You’re going to the “I knew Sergio really well. I tomers, and we run the place.” “He was a truly wonderful man who daughter and grandchildren.” concert, so get your passport, go to hugged him on the night of Ruben’s Gonzalez is survived by his wife was loved and respected by every- Musso & Frank Grill became the LAX,’” Gonzalez said. “I stayed memorial,” LaBonge said. “Keith Sandra, daughter Leslie and grand- one who had the privilege of know- first and only employer Gonzalez with the band in the Four Seasons Richards of the Rolling Stones children Allesandra, Sergio and ing him. Kind, generous, warm, dig- ever had. The restaurant’s publicist Hotel like a big shot.” loves Musso and Frank but also Victor. His son-in-law Alex has also nified, caring and thoughtful, he had Dan Harary provided quotes from Former Los Angeles City loved Ruben and Sergio. Everybody been a server at the restaurant for a gift for treating everyone like a Gonzalez in which he referred to Councilman Tom LaBonge, also a loved Sergio.” the past 15 years. guest of honor, whether they were meeting some of Musso & Frank longtime customer at Musso & “When people ask me why I have Plans call for a memorial service internationally famous celebrities.” Grill’s high-profile regular cus- Frank Grill, remembered Gonzalez stayed so long, my answer is that to be held in the near future at Gonzalez began working as a bus- tomers. as a friendly person, affable waiter the bosses here are very nice,” Musso & Frank Grill.

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This summer, SoCal Museums – which include The Getty Center, Los Angeles Zoo, Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Skirball Cultural Center – will host “Creature Crawl,” an activity for kids and families that lets them explore the many muse- ums that currently have animal- themed exhibitions on view. Creatures featured include fabled unicorns in medieval manuscripts at The Getty Center, dinosaurs from Antarctica at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, a photo courtesy of the USDA garden of butterflies at the Santa Students can enjoy nutritious meals at many school campuses Barbara Museum of Natural photo by Timothy Norris/courtesy of SoCal Museums throughout summer. History, and much more. Inspired by the story of Noah’s Ark, which has parallels in hundreds of Participants can collect puzzle cultures around the world, “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” invites visitors to pieces at each of the five participat- board a gigantic wooden ark and to play, build, problem-solve and dis- ing museums and use them to create LAUSD to offer summer meal cover alongside handcrafted animals like giraffes and snow leopards. It a mythical beast that kids can design is included in the “Creature Crawl” activities. and color. Families can upload their creations to socalmuseums.org and program at local campuses win prizes for their work at the end play at the Getty Center through pital who are unable to travel to the of the summer. Aug. 18. The L.A. Zoo will host museums will receive their own To help children stay well- Bell Youth Services. Additional “The idea for this project came Summer Creature Features all sum- package of activities so that they nourished when school is out of summer meal service will start about when we realized that there mer long. The Natural History can also participate in the fun. session, the Los Angeles Unified on Wednesday, June 19. At most are so many exhibitions happening Museum of Los Angeles County The Getty Center is located at School District is hosting a sum- schools, meals will available this summer that revolve around the will display “Antarctic Dinosaurs” 1200 Getty Center Drive. The Los mer meal program in lower- through Friday, July 26, although animal world, and we should find a through Jan. 5, and its sister muse- Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo income neighborhoods. some campuses will have a short- fun way for families to visit them um, the La Brea Tar Pits and Drive. The Natural History “Children still need food when ened calendar. all,” said Jennifer Caballero, presi- Museum, features mammoths and Museum of Los Angeles County is school is out,” LAUSD Campuses in the local area dent of SoCal Museums and mar- mastodons year-round. The Santa located at 900 W. Exposition Blvd. Superintendent Austin Beutner include Fairfax High School, keting director at the Skirball Barbara Museum of Natural History The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is said. “The Summer Food Service 7850 Melrose Ave.; Hollywood Cultural Center. “This activity gives will host “Butterflies Alive!” and located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. The Program will provide free, High School, 1521 Highland families a great reason to explore “Prehistoric Forest” through Sept. 2. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural healthy meals to anyone between Ave.; Los Angeles High School, Southern California’s museums in The Skirball Cultural Center is History is located at 2559 Puesta the ages of 1 and 18 years old 4650 W. Olympic Blvd; and John the summer months and collect home to “Noah’s Ark at the Del Sol, Santa Barbara. The Skirball without requiring them to partic- Burroughs Middle School, 600 S. beastly mementos along the way.” Skirball.” Cultural Center is located at 2701 ipate in classes or recreational McCadden Place. “Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in With support from UCLA Mattel N. Sepulveda Blvd. For informa- activities.” The district is also partnering the Medieval World” will be on dis- Children’s Hospital, kids at the hos- tion, visit socalmuseums.org. “There is a real need for meal with the Los Angeles Department service in the summer,” LAUSD of Recreation and Parks for a Food Services Director Manish summer meal service program. Singh added. “More than 80 per- Sites include the Hollywood Bass welcomes foster youth for Shadow Day cent of our students qualify for Recreation Center, 1122 Cole either free or reduced-price Ave.; Pan Pacific Recreation U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) from CHAFEE grant extensions to This year’s Shadow Day included meals.” Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd.; and the bipartisan Congressional the passage of the Family First Act more than 100 delegates, ages 18 to Beginning today, June 13, Poinsettia Recreation Center, Caucus on Foster Youth recently just last year, this group’s voices 30, who have spent a combined 725 lunch will be served at select 7341 Willoughby Ave.; and hosted more than 100 current and have changed our child welfare sys- years in the child welfare system. schools that offer the LA’s Best Lemon Grove Recreation Center, former foster youth as part of the tem forever,” Bass said. “The reality The young people travelled thou- Enrichment Program. On 4959 Lemon Grove Ave. eighth annual Foster Youth Shadow is this, when the government sands of miles to Washington, D.C., Monday, June 17, the meal ser- For information and a com- Day in Washington, D.C. removes children from their par- to share their stories. For informa- vice program will begin at many plete list, visit The event allows youth to share ents, the government becomes that tion, visit bass.house.gov. schools that have Beyond the achieve.lausd.net/cafela. their experiences in foster care child’s parent. Too often, the gov- directly with members of Congress ernment forgets this commitment to help inform and improve child and life goes on for those not in the welfare policy. child welfare system. But for those “Each year our participants have in it, they come to feel trapped and a real hand in making change – forgotten.” Unicorn Camp

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Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 569-3666 www.ridetes.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Summer School & Camps 19 June 13, 2019 Immaculate Heart celebrates class of 2019 Local residents to attend Immaculate Heart held its 113th commencement on June 5 at the Israeli innovation summit Hollywood Bowl, celebrating 117 graduating seniors from the class of Eight innovators have been 2019. selected to participate in the “The impressive Wearing traditional white and Global ROI Summit in Jerusalem change agents who carrying bouquets of red roses, the from June 23 through 27. students proudly accepted their They include Becky Tahel have been chosen diplomas and relished their Bordo, from Beverly Hills; Arya to take part in this achievement before hundreds of Marvazy and Ron Weinreich, of cheering family members, friends West Hollywood; and Deanna year’s ROI Summit and faculty. The annual rite of pas- Neil, Heather Wilk, Laurel Hunt, have already sage prompted reflection from Lauren Taus and Shani Rotkovitz, proven their ability Student Body President Seb Cahill, of Los Angeles. The group will be selected as the ceremony’s class among 154 leading young innova- and readiness to speaker. tors from 30 countries who will step up and to “I am sure I speak for our class convene in Jerusalem to ideate and lead.” when I say I am overwhelmed with collaborate at the summit. The gratitude,” Cahill said. “Without event is organized by the ROI -No’a Gorlin, those around us, we would not be Community and is an initiative of associate executive director, here.” photo by Callie Webb the Charles and Lynn ROI Community Cahill, who will study at Immaculate Heart graduates sang the school’s alma mater and other Schusterman Family Foundation. University of California, Berkeley songs during commencement on June 5 at the Hollywood Bowl. The ROI Community is an inter- next fall, praised Immaculate Heart national network of activists and age year, the summit will draw on as “a place to learn the truths of the change makers redefining Jewish the theme of responsibility. world.” commencement speaker Pauline respect the individuality and diver- engagement for a new generation. Through opportunities for self- “We live in a difficult time. Our Aranas, an attorney and an IH sity of others. And we’ve learned For over a decade, ROI reflection, knowledge sharing and political situation is fraught, our alumna of the class of 1972. Aranas how welcoming, caring, and sup- Community has convened some artistic inspiration, participants world is mistreated, and constant currently serves as associate dean portive it is to be a part of a commu- of the most promising young Jews will be encouraged to explore atrocities numb us to the pain pre- of the University of Southern nity, to be part of this community.” from around the world, providing responsibilities as leaders. sent around us,” Cahill said. “Yet California Gould School of Law, Joining Aranas onstage were a platform for them to challenge “The impressive change agents here, when I look behind me, stand chief information officer for the retiring theology chair Christine each other and develop visions for who have been chosen to take part the future lawyers, doctors, artists, John Stauffer Charitable Trust, Knudsen, who offered her last com- change. Through the annual sum- in this year’s ROI Summit have activists, politicians, and athletes director of the USC Law Library mencement invocation, IH mit and year-round opportunities already proven their ability and who will change the world, each of and an adjunct professor of law. President Maureen Diekmann, and for leadership and engagement, readiness to step up and to lead, them people of great heart and right She said Immaculate Heart gave IH High School Principal Naemah ROI has built an intentional com- and we are energized by their lim- conscience. I have no fear for these her “a foundation to meet any chal- Morris, who conferred the diplomas munity of more than 1,500 itless potential to generate positive people, people I will always be lenge in life.” as English chair Marc van der activists and innovators commit- impact,” said No’a Gorlin, associ- proud to call my family, and no fear “We have learned to value our- Woude presented the graduates. ted to making the world a better ate executive director for ROI of living in the world they will cre- selves and see the strength we each Immaculate Heart is located at place through Jewish values. Community. ate.” have as an individual,” Aranas 5515 Franklin Ave. For informa- Inspired by the Jewish tradition For information, visit roicom- Building on that sentiment was added. “We’ve learned to honor and tion, visit immaculateheart.org of 13 representing a coming-of- munity.org. New federal bill would expand school bi-literacy programs U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D- more to ensure our young people Calif.) has reintroduced the obtain strong multilingual educa- Biliteracy Education Seal and tion. By helping states establish and Teaching Act, known as BEST. carry out a Seal of Biliteracy pro- The bill establishes a federal gram, we can properly equip our grant program to help states create students with language proficiency and implement a Seal of Biliteracy so they can succeed in today’s program that encourages and rec- global workforce.” ognizes high school students who California’s State Seal of achieve proficiency in both English Biliteracy program was first estab- and at least one other language. The lished in 2011 when legislation goal is to better enable young peo- sponsored by then- ple to compete in the global work- Assemblywoman Brownley was force. signed into law. Since then, over “With graduation season under- 200,000 high school students have way, it is an important time for stu- graduated with this seal in dents to think about their future and California. In the 2017-18 school how biliteracy can better prepare year, 995 schools in California par- them with 21st century skills that ticipated in the program. The pro- will benefit them tremendously in gram has also been replicated in 36 their future academic and profes- states and the District of Columbia, sional careers,” Brownley said. which have each approved and “Being proficient in two or more established their own statewide languages can be a critical advan- Seal of Biliteracy programs. tage in today’s globalized, compet- For information, visit itive economy. America must do juliabrownley.house.gov. Violinist takes top prize in contest

Colburn School student Hao Colburn Youth Orchestra. Zhou has been selected as the Zhou was then accepted to the grand laureate of the 2019 Colburn Conservatory of Music, Concours Musical International de where he earned a bachelors of Montréal Violin Competition. music in violin performance under Zhou came to Colburn School’s the tutelage of Martin Beaver. In Community School for the 2015, he and fellow students Lucy Performing Arts in 2010, studying Wang, Aiden Kane and Tate privately with Aimee Kreston, Zawadiuk formed the award-win- Danielle Belen and Henry ning Viano String Quartet, which Gronnier until his graduation in was selected as the Colburn 2015. At the Community School, Conservatory’s inaugural ensem- he was a merit scholarship recipi- ble-in-residence beginning this fall. ent and a member of the Honors For information, visit colburn- Chamber Group as well as the school.edu. 20 June 13, 2019 Summer School & Camps Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Horse camps offer riding experiences for children Report examines impacts of The Traditional Equitation School, the oldest riding school in charter schools on districts Los Angeles, is offering weekly horse camp sessions for children 6 to State Superintendent of Public Education, under my leadership, 12 through Friday, Aug. 16. Instruction Tony Thurmond has will lead the efforts to provide Participants can gain riding skills released the Charter Task Force solutions to the issues surround- and learn about horse breeds, enjoy Report of Recommendations to ing current standards, guidelines craft sessions and games, and join Gov. Gavin Newsom prior to the and authorization processes. We trail rides around the Los Angeles July 1 deadline. will continue working with legis- Equestrian Center. The camps are In late February, Newsom lators and stakeholders, as well as centered around everything involv- requested that Thurmond con- welcome the opportunity for pub- ing horses, giving young riders a vene a group of experts to exam- lic input, as we lead this next well-rounded equestrian experience. ine the impact of charter school phase.” The horse camps cater to riders of growth on district budgets and to The report focuses on the fiscal all ability levels. Campers ride for provide a report with recommen- impact that charter schools have approximately one hour each day. dations. The task force has been on traditional public schools, as Lessons in the arena are held meeting regularly since early well as the inconsistencies in how Monday through Wednesday, with March and created a report with charter schools are authorized trail rides on Thursday and games recommendations and proposals. throughout the state. on horseback on Friday. Campers Newsom will consider the infor- Recommendations were made to also enjoy horse-themed crafts, learn mation and decide how to pro- alleviate concerns in these areas about horse breeds and colors, clean photo courtesy of Traditional Equitation School ceed. and provide specific ways to saddles, feed horses and more. The Traditional Equitation School’s camps bring children together “It’s important to include both address fiscal impact and autho- Riding is completed during morn- through horseback riding and other fun activities. the areas where a consensus was rization challenges. ings when temperatures remain reached, as well as the areas Recommendations include cool. Other activities are held in cov- where a majority was reached, in extending the timeline to approve ered outdoor areas or indoors in air corn. Campers will ride horses dec- nity to have fun with siblings and order to show the depth that or deny a new charter school peti- conditioning when necessary. orated as unicorns, and participate in peers. members were willing to go and tion from 60 to 90 days. The report “They will learn how to ride a unicorn-related crafts. TES Horse camp runs Monday the challenging and difficult con- also recommends creating a horse, groom a horse and take care TES is offering a Horse Friends through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. versations that occurred through- statewide entity to develop stan- of a horse,” said Tori English, owner Camp from July 8 through 12 for Before care is available at 8 a.m. and out this process,” Thurmond said. dards, used by authorizers, for pro- of the Traditional Equitation School. children with special needs. The after care is available until 6 p.m. “The public deserves a transpar- viding oversight to charter schools. “They will also do a lot of really fun camp is limited to eight participants The cost for summer Horse Camp is ent report, and one that also The state agency would also pro- crafts as well. It’s a great experi- and will give children with mild to $515; $995 for the Unicorn Camp reflects honestly that there is vide training for authorizers. ence.” moderate challenges an opportunity and $600 for the Horse Friends more work to be done. The For information and to read the Campers ages 5 to 10 can enjoy to participate in camp. Autism Camp. California Department of full report, visit cde.ca.gov. the Unicorn Camp from June 24 expert Dr. Mark Kretzman will co- TES is located at the Los Angeles through June 28. The immersive lead the camp with TES staff. Horse Equestrian Center, 480 W Riverside experience allows children to partic- Friends Camp runs concurrently Drive, Burbank. For information, ipate in a fantasy experience where with the main camp, allowing chil- call (818)569-3666, or visit tradi- they solve puzzles to rescue a uni- dren with special needs an opportu- tionaleq.com. State Department of Education develops content standards app Program links young job seekers with employment The California Department of each grade level. Education has launched a mobile “This app is an incredible tool for The Mayor’s Fund for Los online tools provide massive quanti- ing them to navigate their own app for the California Content our educators and parents, empow- Angeles, an independent nonprofit ties of listings for which youth may future of work” said Fred Goff, Standards, a tool that provides ering them with access, knowledge organization that supports civic part- not be eligible. Through the new founder and CEO of Jobcase. quick, targeted access to standards and understanding of these content nerships between the public, private program, young job seekers have “Mastering digital tools for a digital related to the arts, computer sci- standards, which are an essential and philanthropic sectors, is partner- found employment as pharmacy economy helps people to discover ence, health education, history, element to the academic success of ing with Jobcase to launch the Find clerks, tour guides and customer ser- new pathways to opportunity, ben- social science and mathematics. each and every one of our students Your Future initiative, a new effort to vice representatives. efiting jobseekers, employers, and Content standards are used by in California,” said State engage and support young job seek- “It’s a privilege to work with the local economy alike.” educators to determine the knowl- Superintendent of Public ers by increasing access to career Mayor Garcetti and the MFLA to For information, visit findyour- edge, concepts and skills students Instruction Tony Thurmond. information and directly matching empower young Angelenos, help- future.la. should acquire for subject areas at For information, visit cde.ca.gov. young people to local jobs. “Find Your Future is a public-pri- vate collaboration that puts career and job information directly in the hands of young jobseekers, increas- ing their access to jobs and to path- Now Open in Beverly Hills! ways for economic opportunity,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “This new resource empowers young Call 323-664-1977 Angelenos to create their own job search, enabling them to explore Online appts. at www.ktmgnow.com careers and to transition quickly into viewing and applying to related local jobs. Jobcase, our tech industry partner, delivered a powerful solu- tion to support our young job seek- ers.” The new online local jobs portal, Janesri De Silva, donated by Jobcase and developed jointly with The Mayor’s Fund for MD, FAAP Los Angeles, provides an integrated platform that brings together multi- ple types of support. The program enables young people to conduct a comprehensive local job search and includes a browsable list of indus- Martin Fineberg, tries with information on salary, MD, FAAP skills and room for advancement. A Same Day Appointments Kids and Teens does not brief self-assessment quiz connects Sick & Physicals users’ results to matching industries charge a facility fee and careers. The program also includes an online social media Beverly Hills Office community in which young people can ask questions and give advice 240 South La Cienega, #350 and support Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Grace Dasovich, Research shows job seekers are MD, FAAP 25% more likely to find employ- Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 ment online than by other means. However, existing online resources are limited in their ability to address We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles the specific needs of youth. Existing Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 June 13, 2019 Photographing power at the White House

Through July 7, the Palos Verdes on both coasts. In addition, they Amter called the show “an inter- Art Center and Beverly G. Alpay have been featured in magazines esting, candid, insightful look into Center for Arts Education present like Variety, newspapers like the the day-to-day machinations of the “Celebrate Hope: The Obama White Herald de Paris, and television White House and the First family.” House Collection,” which features shows like “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The Palos Verdes Art Center exclusive photographs by Anna On June 8, an opening VIP Museum is located at 5504 Wilding from 2015-17, her time reception was attended by celebri- Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos based at the White House during the ties like Donna Pescow of Verdes. For information, visit Obama administration. “Saturday Night Fever” and “Even annawilding.world, email cele- The exhibit allows guests to Stevens,” Alice Amter of “The Big [email protected] or visit experience the “People’s House” Bang Theory” and Dawn Wells of pvartcenter.org/portfolio- through rare images of First Lady “Gilligan’s Island.” item/anna-wilding-celebrate-hope. Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama as they inhabited the West and East Wings. Wilding has been cited for her work on screen and behind the lens as a director and photographer, as well as a writer, producer, actress photo by Anna Wilding/courtesy of the Palos Verdes Art Center and comedian. Her photographs “Celebrate Hope: The Obama White House Collection” at the Palos have received wide critical acclaim Verdes Art Center features the photographs of Anna Wilding, who docu- and her prints of the Obama White Upgrades again bubbling mented the White House from 2015-17. House hang in private collections Shakespeare Center names new board directors up at La Brea Tar Pits The Shakespeare Center of Los ties,” said Ben Donenberg, execu- Foundation, becoming president Angeles announced June 5 the tive artistic director of the and CEO in 2008 after working for appointment of three new members Shakespeare Center of Los the foundation for more than 20 of its board of directors. They are Angeles. years. Mark Steven Cohen, professor-in- Cohen is an American neurosci- Parker has worked in the televi- residence at UCLA; Wendy Garen, entist and early pioneer of function- sion and film industry for many president and CEO of the Ralph M. al brain imaging using magnetic years as a writer, producer and Parsons Foundation; and Judith resonance imaging. He currently is development executive. She won Parker, writer, producer and devel- a professor at the UCLA Semel an Emmy for her work as a writer- opment executive. Institute for Neuroscience and producer on “L.A. Law.” “[The new directors] have deep Behavior and the Staglin Center for The Shakespeare Center of Los commitment to the Shakespeare Cognitive Neuroscience. Cohen is Angeles Downtown Studio Theatre Center’s mission and values of also a musician, having performed is located at 1238 W. 1st St. For artistic excellence, accessibility, for many years on guitar. information, visit shakespearecen- social justice and building bridges Garen has played an integral role ter.org, call (213)481-BARD, or between our cherished communi- in the life of the Ralph M. Parsons email [email protected].

The April 24, 1975, issue of the Park Labrea News showed a ren- by Myles Mellor dering of plans for the George C. Page Museum of La Brea Crossword Puzzle Discoveries, a new $2.5 million, 48,000 square foot facility that was Across planned on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile. The museum 1. Neon, e.g. opened its doors in 1977 and remains a popular destination for resi- 4. One of Henry VIII’s six dents and visitors. Now called the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, plans 8. St Francis’ city have surfaced to reimagine the museum and its surrounding campus 14. 5th for one to better serve the needs of visitors and scientists who analyze fossils 15. Sheltered from the wind removed from the bubbling tar pits. The Natural History Museum of 16. Green tool Los Angeles County, which oversees operations for the La Brea Tar 17. .001 inch Pits and Museum, has selected three consulting firms that will create a vision for the museum’s future. 18. Water body in Scotland 19. For each one 20. One whose often on his or her toes 23. Nabisco cookie 24. Nuclear Nobelist EXTRA! 25. Hi-fi component 28. Poets 32. Interstellar clouds EXTRA! 34. Color of many antique photographs 36. K or Wal follower 37. Beach Boys tune 43. NYSE banner events 44. Unsophisticated 45. Deductive 48. It may need stitches 4. Approaching white 38. Computer programs, for 53. Course setting: Abbr. 5. “Thanks ___!” short 54. Baby bird squeak 6. In-basket stamp: Abbr. 39. Neighbor of Swed. 56. Marine eagle 7. Cure facility 40. Evidence collectors 57. Hoochie Coochie experts 8. Attack helicopter 41. Lady rapper 61. Dweller on the Red Sea 9. Better than good 42. River to the North Sea 64. Author of “Leading With 10. Culinary directive 46. Not necessarily against My Chin” Missed getting your 11. Suffix with Samson 47. Depends on 65. Small bird 12. Not sweet 49. Chest muscle 66. Pilot Beverly Press with your 13. Road rage 50. King Minos, for one 67. Middle-eastern kingdom 21. Napoleonic law 51. Like a green banana 68. “George of the Jungle” Los Angeles Times today? 22. Base, chemically speaking 52. Broke in creature 25. Actor Thicke 55. Marking post 69. Microsoft Word shortcuts 26. Salsa singer Anthony 57. CBer’s cop Mistakes sometimes happen, so be sure 70. “Death on the ___” 27. Sampras of tennis 58. Kutcher’s cutie mystery thriller to call us right away so we can have a 29. Compass point 59. Too fussy 71. ___ Flanders of “The 30. Williams of Fenway fame 60. ___ the wiser paper delivered to you! Simpsons” 31. 61. Cringing person Thanksgiving side dish Please provide your delivery address so we can get you Down 33. Kill Bill star, Thurman 62. Actress/model Mendes news hot off the press! 1. Play 35. Like Mendelssohn’s 63. MC tool 2. Dove house “Italian” Symphony (323)933-5518 3. Asset disposer 37. “Buenos ___” See Answers page 25 22 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Natural History Museums of L.A. County launches website for all three museums

mized for mobile devices and tablets, and have improved inter- faces for ticketing, membership and giving, making transactions more customizable for all online visitors. Visitors to the new website will see a brand-new unified design sys- tem that spans all sites, featuring photo courtesy of the Museum of Tolerance beautiful photography and com- The Museum of Tolerance is commemorating Holocaust victim pelling videos that capture the high- Anne Frank with an exhibit and play about her life. lights of all three museum locations and engaging experiences for visi- tors of all ages. Users will also experience more intuitive naviga- Play, exhibit commemorate tion across all sites, including a fea- ture that aggregates related content photo courtesy of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County by particular interests. Anne Frank’s 90th birthday A new digital presence, designed for mobile and other online platforms, The NHMLAC website redesign ties together the Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, was financed by the Los Angeles The Simon Wiesenthal plane as the characters – all real and William S. Hart Museum. County Quality and Productivity Center’s Museum of Tolerance is people under real circumstances Commission and was developed by celebrating what would have – fighting for their lives, sanity It’s not well known that the home. the New York City- and been Anne Frank’s 90th birthday and dreams of the future. Natural History Museum, the La “NHMLAC is at the intersection Philadelphia-based digital agency earlier this month with an exhibit “These historical figures are Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and the of nature, culture and science, and Bluecadet, which also created inno- and play devoted to the young our better angels,” said Nick William S. Hart Museum are part of these websites illustrate that in an vative digital experience solutions Holocaust victim. Blaemire, who adapted the play one organization. With a new web- informative and engaging way,” for the Henry Ford Museum, the The Anne Frank exhibit, nar- for American audiences. “The site launch, the Natural History said Lori Bettison-Varga, NHM- Smithsonian Institution, the National rated by Academy Award-nomi- play is about what we can all do Museums of Los Angeles County is LAC president and director. “We do WWII Museum in New Orleans, nated actress and singer Hailee for each other, and how we can unifying the three institutions and something extraordinary onsite and NASA, the Bill and Melinda Gates Steinfeld, uses interactive envi- live up to Anne’s story – to make what the museums share – accessi- out in the community – we connect Foundation, and others. ronments and multimedia pre- sure that it never happens again.” ble and engaging experiences creat- past with present; science, nature The La Brea Tar Pits and sentations to bring Frank to life. “Anne, a New Play” opens at 7 ed of, for, and with the people of and culture with people; and L.A. Museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Exhibit highlights include a repli- p.m. June 16, with performances L.A. County. with the world. That’s not easy to Blvd. The Natural History Museum ca of Anne’s diary – the basis for on Sundays at 3 and 7.p.m. and For the first time, NHMLAC has represent digitally, but I believe this of Los Angeles County is located at Frank’s “The Diary of a Young Mondays at 8 p.m. through July a dedicated web presence, new site reflects what sets us apart 900 W. Exposition Blvd. The Girl” – and a 360-degree cinema 22. “Anne” is appropriate for nhmlac.org, that unites the and will be an engaging resource William S. Hart Museum is located experience of Frank’s life that is ages 8 and up. redesigned nhm.org, tarpits.org, for the general public and the scien- at 24151 Newhall Ave., Santa accessed through a secret book- Tickets for the play are $40 for hartmuseum.org, and content tific community alike.” Clarita. For information, visit nhm- case passage. general admission, $25 for streams from each into one digital The new websites are all opti- lac.org. The play, “Anne, a New Play,” seniors, $20 for students and is adapted for American audi- $100 for a family pack, which ences from the Dutch original by includes two adults and up to playwrights Jessica Durlacher three children. Tickets for the The calligraphy is on the wall at LACMA and Leon de Winter. Produced by exhibit, which is not included five-time Tony award nominee with general admission to the The Los Angeles County Suzi Dietz, “Anne” has the 13- Museum of Tolerance, are Museum of Art presents “Beyond year-old Frank imagine her life $15.50 for adults, $13.50 for Line: the Art of Korean Writing,” as a young woman – safe in a seniors and $11.50 for students. the first major U.S. survey to exam- post-war world. When she meets Discounted combination pack- ine the history of Korean calligra- a publisher who expresses inter- ages that include a ticket to phy. est in her story, Anne looks back “Anne, a New Play” and Curated by Stephen Little, on the two years she spent hidden entrance to the museum’s Anne Florence & Harry Sloan Curator of away with her family during the Frank exhibit are available. Chinese Art and head of the Nazi regime. The Museum of Tolerance is Chinese, Korean and South and This 75-minute-long produc- located at 9786 W. Pico Blvd. Southeast Asian Art Departments; tion eschews traditional sets and For information and tickets, call and Virginia Moon, assistant cura- costumes to place the audience (310)772-2505, or visit museu- tor of Korean Art; “Beyond Line” and actors on the same dramatic moftolerance.com. explores the role of calligraphy in Korean society by looking at the lives and legacies of writers from prehistory until the present day, a Beverly Hills photo show narrative spanning nearly 2,000 years. Featuring nearly 90 works, the exhibition focuses on the people – pays tribute to an icon royalty, scholars, diplomats, monks and artists – who produced calli- graphic works in a variety of media including paper, stone, ceramic, wood, metal, lacquer and textile. “‘Beyond Line’ is the first exhibi- tion of its kind outside of Korea and we hope that the scholarship from this exhibition will illuminate the humanity of a country through its writing,” Little said. The exhibition demonstrates the important historic and social role of writing and calligraphy in Korean society and how calligraphy has developed as an art form through- photo courtesy of Kyungwoo Chun/Los Angeles County Museum of Art out Korean history. Kyungwoo Chun’s 2004 chromogenic print “Light Calligraphy #1” will be “The historical significance of featured in LACMA’s “Beyond Line: the Art of Korean Writing,” which Korean calligraphy can only be opens Sunday, June 16, and will be on display through Sept. 29. photo by William Kidston realized by taking the subject all Celebrities attended the June 1 opening of the “Marilyn Monroe: 17 the way to the present to show its making this the first published ed in Los Angeles is incredibly spe- Years in the Making” exhibit at the Edwards-Lowell Gallery and sang development, the historical fac- overview of the history of Korean cial since the city is home to the “Happy Birthday” the show’s star, who would’ve turned 93 that day. tors that affected it, the political calligraphy in any western lan- largest Korean population outside Andrew Weiss, owner of one of the largest collections of original issues that propelled it and the guage. of Korea,” said Michael Govan, photographs of Marilyn Monroe, is holding the exhibit. The pictures current issues that sustain it,” “This art form is both a conveyer LACMA CEO and Wallis are available for purchase, ranging in price from $150 to $75,000. The Moon said. of content and an abstract art of the Annenberg Director. exhibit will be on display through June 30. Accompanying the exhibition is highest degree of intellectual and LACMA is located at 5905 The Edwards-Lowell Gallery is located at 8712 Wilshire Blvd., a fully illustrated catalogue with artistic refinement … To have this Wilshire Blvd. For information, Beverly Hills. For information, call (310)360-0466, or visit edward- essays by curators and academics, groundbreaking exhibition present- visit lacma.org. slowell.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 June 13, 2019 ‘Dark Phoenix’ concludes ‘X-Men,’ so let’s rank ‘em

Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) duces these characters). rightly points out that the most powerful mutants on the team are “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” women, and yet the team is still (2009) called the X-Men. That nod to Notoriously condemned as the woman power isn’t enough to worst of the bunch, this failed excuse yet another “Carrie” story attempt to kick off a series of char- for a boring mutant cure. And what featuring a hysterical woman who acter origin stories ruined one of the should be a dramatic showdown can’t control her superpowers. best origins. Weapon X, the project between the X-Men and the “Dark Phoenix” could be a responsible for creating Wolverine Brotherhood of Mutants omits promising story if told the right (Hugh Jackman), should’ve been some major players (written out way, without regurgitating material. amazing. Instead, it spends more thanks to behind-the-scenes To director Simon Kinberg’s credit, time depicting Logan as a lumber- drama): Nightcrawler just isn’t Jean isn’t as crazy. But that key jack and, all around, desecrating there, Cyclops (James Marsden) death is just another example of Deadpool’s (Ryan Reynolds) fresh- dies early, Mystique (Rebecca fridging – where female characters man foray into live action. Romijn) loses her powers and photo courtesy of Disney are killed or depowered as a plot Professor X (Patrick Stewart) kinda Sophie Turner stars at Jean Grey in “Dark Phoenix,” the newest, and device for male characters – that’s “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016) dies in the first act (he comes back possibly final, X-Men movie. too common in these films. (Look A gang of mutants taking on the post-credits). up fridging’s comics history and original mutant, one of the best mouth’s origin story, but the laughs best lines. any spoilers you wish later.) supervillains for that matter (played “The Wolverine” (2013) keep coming and the introduction With “Dark Phoenix,” the “X- by Oscar Isaac), whilst rocking ‘80s Wolvey takes on the Yakuza. Yes of Cable (Josh Brolin) promises “X2: X-Men United” (2003) Men” franchise fizzles out rather garb. Amazing premise undone by please. Wolvey fights a samurai. more good things to come (if the Nightcrawler’s (Alan Cumming) than ending with a bang, as generic depiction of villainy and tir- Please sir, may I have some more. film series and teased “X-Force” debut alone is one of the franchise’s abysmal box office performance ing special effects with little payoff. One of those samurai packs a corny film survive Disney’s culling at greatest moments. Controlled by proves. But rather than dwell solely Power Rangers look and cheap spe- Fox, following the recent acquisi- Weapon X, the blue devil attacks on the negative, let’s take a look at “X-Men: The Last Stand” cial effects. Films can die in the tion). the White House with his teleporta- the 12 films that premiered over 20 (2006) third act. tion and tail. And any film that years, ranked one last time (or at The first attempt at the Dark “X-Men: First Class” (2011) brings together sworn enemies least until Marvel Studios reintro- Phoenix story backseats that gem “Dark Phoenix” (2019) This one breathes new life into breeds rich drama. On the positive side, introducing the uneven franchise. Costumes Dazzler (Halston Sage), the mutant finally get bold and the 1960s peri- “X-Men: Days of Future Past” pop star, is a wonderful homage to od allows the characters to channel (2014) the early ‘90s series. If only this a James Bond aesthetic. And the Finally the mutant-chasing robot could lead to a “Jem and the casting of Michael Fassbender as Sentinels arrive, and they’re truly Holograms” spinoff. “Dark Magneto and James McAvoy as terrifying. Time travel, 1970s Phoenix” is hardly the worst install- Professor X are inspired choices. getups and both generations of X- ment, but it feels rushed, under rep- (Sorry, J-Law never quite captures Men characters play their parts resenting many characters. By the comic book portrayal of quite well. And that Quicksilver itself, it’s a fine entry, but as the Mystique, but she’s still a solid per- (Peter Evans) slo-mo scene rules. definitive sendoff, it’s unsatisfying. former in any role.) “Logan” (2017) “X-Men” (2000) “Deadpool” (2016) Nothing compares. Hugh Mad love for the film that kick- We should all be forever grateful Jackman’s memorable performance started the modern wave of super- that someone leaked the comes to a fitting, emotional end hero films. It’s a modest endeavor “Deadpool” test footage online, worthy of that screenwriting nom that relies on the promise of better proving Fox execs shouldn’t fear an Oscar granted it. And Dafne Keen things to come. Still, a few splendid R-rated superhero film. Ryan as Laura/X-23 is incredible. If only moments occur, including the Reynolds is Deadpool, wonderfully her story would continue. Get on amazing casting of Ian McKellen, antagonistic and providing all the that, Disney. though it does fail two classic char- acters: Toad (Ray Parks) and photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Sabertooth (Tyler Mane). Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine film “Logan” was well-received by critics and audiences, and was nominated for an Academy Award for best adapted “Deadpool 2” (2018) screenplay. Not as fun as the merc with the Jodie Foster Denzel Washington honored to appear at by AFI for iconic film career The American Film Institute presented the 47th AFI Life the Egyptian Achievement Award to Denzel Washington on Thursday, June 6, American Cinematheque will at a gala tribute at the Dolby welcome actress Jodie Foster for a Theater. screening of Martin Scorsese’s Washington, winner of a Tony 1974 romantic drama “Alice Award and two Academy Awards Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” on for acting, is known for films like photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the “Training Day,” “Glory” and Washington closed the night by Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. “Fences,” which he also directed saying, “The least we can do is The role is considered Foster’s and produced. Some of his callab- think about the young people, the most notable work prior to appear- orators, like Julia Roberts and future, and individually and col- ing in Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver.” Spike Lee, were on hand to cele- lectively do the best we can to try Ellen Burstyn also stars in the film, brate Washington. and turn this thing around.” as a widowed mother who packs up “Working with you was like Also during the gala, multital- her son and heads to the American working with the Beatles. You are ented film, television and music Southwest to start over. Foster plays the greatest talent of any time,” video artist Melina Matsoukas a girl with a troubled home life who said Roberts, who starred with was honored with AFI’s Franklin befriends Burstyn’s son at school. Washington in “The Pelican J. Schaffner Alumni Medal by her The film will be shown as part of Brief.” frequent collaborator, surprise a double feature with John Younger talents like Chadwick guest Beyoncé. Cassavetes’ 1974 independent film Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and “She is fearless, no matter the “A Woman Under the Influence” Issa Rae also attended the cere- challenges, and believes in break- starring Gena Rowlands and Peter mony, and several of them spoke ing stereotypes in the industry,” Falk. Foster will speak following glowingly of Washington’s influ- Beyoncé said. “As a woman of “Alice Doesn’t Live Here ence on their own careers. color, conformity is not her thing. Anymore.” “There is no ‘Black Panther’ Her drive, vision, taste level and The Egyptian Theatre is located without Denzel Washington … storytelling are boldly unapolo- at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. General because my whole cast, that gen- getic.” admission is $15. For information, eration, stands on your shoul- The AFI Life Achievement call (323)466-3456, or visit ameri- ders,” Boseman said. Award special will air on TNT on cancinematheque.com. Accepting the award, Thursday, June 20, at 10 p.m. 24 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Los Angeles Dodgers named finalist for ESPN’s sports humanitarian team of the year The Los Angeles Dodgers were named a finalist for the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, ESPN announced, in recognition of the work of the club’s official char- ity, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. The winner of the award will be announced at the fifth annual Sports Humanitarian Awards presented by photo by Lee Salem ESPN on Tuesday, July 9, and will Beverly Hills Bar Assn. scholarship recipients Adam Oriel Cohen of be broadcast on ESPN on July 18. UCLA Law School, Arelis Clemente of Loyola Law School, Celeste A. The Sports Humanitarian Awards Sanchez of Southwestern Law School, and Ashley Denise Torres of are a celebration of the impact Pepperdine University School of Law with Beverly Hills Bar made by athletes, teams and sports Foundation Scholarship Committee Chair Alan Forsley. industry professionals who use the power of sport to make a difference throughout the world. In addition to Beverly Hills Bar Assn. honors the Dodgers and Dodgers Foundation, the other finalists for Team of the Year are the Anaheim justices, awards scholarships Ducks, the Chicago Fire and New York City Football Club. About 200 members of Southern efit the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation The evening will be hosted by California’s legal community turned scholarship program. Grammy Award winning singer out to honor the Justices of the Scholarships were presented to and songwriter, Ciara and feature Supreme Court of California at the five economically disadvantaged, presentations for the Muhammad 65th annual Supreme Court academically qualified, law stu- Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, Luncheon hosted by the Beverly dents who have demonstrated a the Corporate Community Impact Hills Bar Association and Beverly commitment to public interest Award, the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Hills Bar Foundation on June 4 at efforts. Award, the Billie Jean King Youth Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at The Beverly Hills Bar Leadership Award, the Sports Beverly Hills. Association, founded in 1931, is the Sustainability Leadership Award Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil- fifth largest bar association in Sakauye discussed the current state California, with nearly 5,000 mem- and the League Humanitarian photo by Aaron Blevins Leadership Award. of California’s judiciary and recog- bers. Its mission is to serve its mem- “With an engaged ownership we have bigger ambitions on that prepare students for college; nized associate justices Ming W. bers, to lead the legal profession and group chaired by Mark Walter, the deck.” award scholarships; pay for eye Chin, Carol A. Corrigan, Mariano- to advocate for justice in the commu- Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Los Angeles Dodgers screenings and glasses; inspire chil- Florentino Cuéllar, Leondra R. nity. has a robust strategy focused on the Foundation is bigger than baseball, dren to read; and use baseball and Kruger, Goodwin H. Liu and Joshua The Beverly Hills Bar Foundation most significant problems facing envisioning a city where every softball to build kids’ confidence P. Groban, who also attended. Guest is the charitable affiliate of the the city of Los Angeles at a time young Angeleno, regardless of and improve their lives. The foun- speakers included UCLA Law Beverly Hills Bar Association. Its when a quality education, youth neighborhood, has the opportunity dation serves 10,500 youth through School Dean Jennifer Mnookin mission is to promote equal access to sports and health care are increas- to thrive. Since its inception, more its sports-based youth development and Beverly Hills Bar Association Justice through support of law-relat- ingly reserved for the elite,” said than $25 million has been invested program and provides 300,000 kids 2007 Scholarship recipient Joshua ed education and community service Nichol Whiteman, chief executive in programs and grants to nonprof- access to a safe place to enjoy recre- Bobrowsky, director of policy and projects, designed to educate and officer. “Using our celebrity and its to improve access to education, ational activity in their own neigh- legislative affairs in the executive assist youth, adults and seniors. the power of sport, we run and fund health care and sports. borhood. office of the Los Angeles County For more information on the proven programs aimed at young The Dodgers Foundation now For more information, visit Department of Public Beverly Hills Bar, call (310)601- under-resourced Angelenos. And administers and supports programs dodgers.com/lafd. Health. Proceeds from the event ben- 2422 or visit bhba.org. CHLA to hold Walk and Play in Expo Park

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will hold its third annual Walk and Play L.A. presented by Disney on June 22 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park. Los Angeles Dodgers third base- man Justin Turner and his wife Kourtney will be honorary hosts for the family-friendly event, which includes a 3K walk, sports clinics with professional athletes and local sports teams, and live entertainment. “Walk and Play L.A. is an excit- ing way for our community to unite and kick off the summer while pos- itively impacting the health of chil- dren,” Children’s Hospital Los photo courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Angeles President and CEO Paul S. On June 22, Dodger Justin Turner, his wife Kourtney and many more will Viviano said. “The money raised raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the Los Angeles will ensure our patients receive the lifesaving and critical care they Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park. need.” Expert Installation The event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at the Natural History Museum of families and organizations at 60 Years of Experience with check-in and the family festi- Los Angeles. The walk will con- walkandplayla.org. As an incen- val, which includes music and clude at the family festival area, tive for participants to meet and Call today for a free estimate! games. Turner and his wife where Disney VoluntEARS will exceed their individual fundraising Kourtney will join representatives assist visitors at the Disney, ESPN goals, prizes will be awarded at from the Los Angeles Chargers, the Los Angeles and ABC7 interactive various dollar amount levels. L.A. Kings and the Ontario Fury in booths. There will also be live Donors may choose to support any leading fun activities for kids ages entertainment from Radio Disney of 350 specialty programs and ser- 4-12. ABC7 Eyewitness News performers, musical artist Camryn, vices at CHLA, or they may choose anchor Coleen Sullivan will serve DJ Dense of the Los Angeles to provide general support to as the morning’s master of cere- Clippers, School of Rock and ensure that CHLA is able to pro- monies. more. A designated area will be vide critical, lifesaving care to At 9:30 a.m., walkers will available for participants who patients. 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood embark on a 3K course that circles would like to bring their own pic- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum around the Los Angeles Memorial nics to the event. is located at 3911 S. Figueroa St. 323-248-0840 Coliseum and Exposition Park, Registration is open to individu- For information, visit http://walka- past the giant-but-friendly dinosaur als and teams consisting of friends, ndplayla.org. Open every day • tashmans.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 June 13, 2019

Pride festival, parade take the stage in West Hollywood Bloom honors Santa Monica-based

From page 1 public radio station KCRW Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) honored Santa the United States,” said Monica-based nonprofit KCRW as O’Farrell, 13th District, who vis- the 50th Assembly District’s 2019 ited social services groups in Nonprofit of the Year. Tijuana four months ago. “The A community service of Santa LGBT community in Tijuana Monica College, KCRW is lacks the kind of mainstream sup- Southern California’s leading port from governmental organiza- National Public Radio affiliate, fea- tions that we have in Los turing an eclectic mix of music, Angeles. Our sisters and brothers news, information and cultural pro- across the border need our assis- gramming. The station boasts one tance.” of the country’s largest arrays of Another free addition to this locally produced, nationally distrib- year’s schedule was Pride on the uted talk program content. KCRW Boulevard, located on Santa can be found on the air in Los Monica Boulevard between Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Robertson Boulevard and photo by Luke Harold Mojave, Palm Springs, San Luis Hancock Avenue, which included West Hollywood City Council members Lindsey Horvath (from left), Obispo, and as far away as Berlin, local artists, DJs, beer gardens, John D’Amico, Lauren Meister, John Heilman and (not pictured) John Germany. Bloom and a health and wellness fair. Duran, rode down Santa Monica Boulevard during the Pride parade. “I am proud to be honoring “It really is in response to KCRW as the 50th Assembly ances news and culture with local growing crowds and people who Christopher Street West as a vol- Park and San Vicente Boulevard, District’s 2019 Nonprofit of the live experiences, including concerts are coming to West Hollywood to unteer in 2009. “We only had so so we worked hand-in-hand with Year,” Bloom said. “Though the and music events such as its World celebrate Pride,” said Jeff much space the past few years the city of West Hollywood to station is certainly a source of pride Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Consoletti, in his 10th year work- when we were in our current expand to Santa Monica for my district, its impact can be felt and its annual Summer Nights. ing on Pride after joining footprint in West Hollywood Boulevard.” throughout the whole L.A. region “KCRW is so much more than a and beyond.” radio station,” Bloom said. “It is a Renowned throughout the world vital source of news at a time when for its music programming, through journalism is under attack and Bergin’s receives historic-cultural monument status which many established and emerg- when facts are perceived as option- ing artist have made their perfor- al. KCRW provides exemplary, made before its 2018 closure. neighborhood has not provided. mance debuts, KCRW also creates unbiased journalism that enhances From page 1 Bergin’s had been in business “The only way to make it a culturally responsive programming the quality of life for thousands of since 1936, and since 1949 at the neighborhood bar is to build a that speaks to the nuanced interests listeners by presenting trusted Fairfax location. neighborhood around it,” of the Southern California commu- information that inspires curiosity, that excluded the parking lot from During his public address, Schreck said. nity. With over 100 weekly hours of promotes understanding and pro- the landmark designation. Cedillo Hixon quoted an interview Shreck added that he’s been in original programming, KCRW bal- duces civic dialogue.” referred to the recent homeless Schreck gave when he purchased touch with a few developers who count numbers, which showed an the bar. would like to build housing on increase in the city and county, “‘It’s easy to shine when you’re the parking lot, though nothing when explaining his decision. working with gold,’ Schreck said. formal has come of it because the Los Angeles controller maps out “We have an opportunity here to ‘This place is an institution. This historic-cultural monument des- reach a working compromise, at isn’t an ownership. This is a stew- ignation has not yet been decid- resources for LGBT homelessness least with some partition of the ardship. We need to take care of ed. Now that the matter is nearly property and the building. It seems this place for the next generation.’ over – the landmark designation n that that’s something that meets And I echo that sentiment,” Hixon will come before the full council Galperin notes that both parties’ concerns, an ability said. within the next week – Schreck the homeless crisis has to build … and at the same time, The meeting was contentious, said he wants to work with devel- some preservation of the build- and members of the public clashed opers who will create a project been ‘particularly difficult ing,” Cedillo said. during the meeting as both sides that fits in with the neighbor- for LGBT youth’ The MMRA and Conservancy cheered on their respective public hood. had several dozen supporters in speakers and jeered the opposi- “It’s not going to be something In the wake of this year’s attendance, many of whom wore tion. The conflict continued out gaudy or awful … I don’t want Homeless Count results, which found green or shamrocks to show their into the hall after the committee’s there to be a crazy development that at least 8,900 people age 24 and affiliation. A sizeable contingent decision. that’s looking into my backyard,” under experience homelessness in of opponents were also in the After the meeting, Schreck said Schreck said. Los Angeles County on any given council chambers at City Hall, it’s a “blessing” that the debate is Hixon said his group would be night, L.A. Controller Ron Galperin including Tom Bergin’s owner nearing an end for Bergin’s, a happy to work with Schreck so released a comprehensive online map Derek Schreck, his family and business Schreck said he wanted this saga could have a “happy end- and data tool detailing free local attorney, Benjamin Reznik, to succeed as badly as anyone, ing.” resources to assist lesbian, gay, bisex- though the supporters outnum- but has become a financial bur- “I just told him that if they’ve ual, transgender and questioning bered the opponents. den for him and his family to the got plans or ideas that are con- (LGBTQ) homeless youth through- During the lengthy public com- point where he’s at risk of losing crete, to come to us at the MMRA out the region. Up to 40 percent of ment portion of the meeting, his home. and the L.A. Conservancy. We’d homeless youth identify as LGBTQ, which featured more than 30 Schreck, who bought Bergin’s be happy to review them, and according to local estimates. speakers, Hixon, former owners and the building six years ago, we’d do whatever we could to The LGBTQ Resource Map can and employees of Bergin’s, and said the business is unsustainable support the future economic via- be accessed and viewed at lacon- customers of the eatery and bar without a base of regular cus- bility of Tom Bergin’s,” Hixon troller.org/lgbtqresourcemap and is photo courtesy of the controller’s office reminisced about the impact it tomers, which the surrounding said. presented in partnership with the L.A. Galperin’s map is part of his LGBT Youth Advocates Coalition office’s effort to provide resources and the Los Angeles chapter of for Angelenos. PFLAG, an LGBT activist group. Petersen Museum to host 25th anniversary block party The map highlights 100+ organiza- tions in Southern California that pro- ongoing efforts to use data, technolo- Join the Petersen Automotive vide housing, health resources, youth gy and innovation to connect Museum on Saturday, June 15, at 6 and education programs, scholar- Angelenos with important public p.m. for “Celebrating 25 Years: ships, legal services, nutrition assis- resources and services. Petersen Block Party,” a family- tance and more to homeless and at- To explore the online map, visit friendly celebration of the museum. risk LGBTQ youth. lacontroller.org/lgbtqresourcemap. The event includes a vehicle dis- “The homelessness crisis gripping play, educational activities, live our region spans the spectrum of age, Answers from page 21 music and more. Discover automo- gender, ethnicity, and sexual orienta- tive history, industry, culture and tion and expression, but is particular- artistry as the museum highlights its ly difficult for LGBTQ youth,” connection to the Los Angeles com- Galperin said. munity. Galperin’s interactive map can be The Petersen Automotive used by anyone in the L.A. area in Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire need of services, but is aimed specif- Blvd. For information, call ically at aiding LGBTQ youth. (323)964-6331, or visit While most homeless people share petersen.org. similar basic needs, LGBTQ youth often face additional challenges relat-

photo by Edwin Folven ed to their sexual or gender identity. The map is part of Galperin’s 26 June 13, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Tar Pits Museum to be transformed for the future From page 1 them function as well for neighbors by the Natural History Museums to and guests over the next 40 years create a vibrant and engaging future as they have for the last 40, perhaps for this exciting and important pub- Museum of La Brea Discoveries), even better. We look forward lic resource.” announced on June 6 that three eagerly to seeing the concept pro- Neighbors in the Miracle Mile teams of architects have been posals and hearing from our com- are enthusiastic about the revital- selected to create plans to transform munity.” ization. the 12-acre Tar Pits campus. No The Natural History Museums “I think this commitment to the timeline has been announced for of Los Angeles County are a pub- La Brea Tar Pits is very exciting,” when the project will be completed. lic-private partnership with the said Stephen Kramer, president of Plans from the architect-led teams – county of Los Angeles, which the Greater Miracle Mile Chamber Dorte Mandrup of Copenhagen, owns the 23 acres of Hancock Park of Commerce. “It focuses energy Denmark; and WEISS/MANFRE- around the museum. To reimagine on the site and what they intend to DI and Diller Scofidio + Renfro, La Brea Tar Pits, the Natural do with it. The Natural History both of New York – are expected History Museums of Los Angeles Museum clearly recognizes the photo by Edwin Folven by late August. County directed firms to assemble importance of the La Brea Tar Pits. After the plans have been sub- teams that also include landscape We take the Tar Pits for granted, mens removed from the Tar Pits offer a flexible, multi-purpose mitted, they will be opened to pub- architects, scientists, engineers, those of us who live here in the including those from mammoths social space in which to enjoy pub- lic comment. Once the Natural designers and artists. The three Miracle Mile.” and saber-toothed cats. lic programs and events focusing History Museums of Los Angeles finalists were selected based on Kramer remembered flying Because the current museum is on the intersection of art, design, County reviews the plans and con- their response to a request for kites on the grounds around the partially recessed in the ground, it science and nature. It is expected to siders feedback, the firm to lead the information, their design, project Tar Pits as a child, adding that it has been difficult to expand pro- attract a significant number of new project will be announced by the approach, previous experience and was an empty dirt lot at the time. gramming, according to a press visitors. end of 2019. references. He also recalled a trip to Paris release from the Natural History “The La Brea Tar Pits and Page “La Brea Tar Pits and the Page “La Brea Tar Pits and the Page approximately 20 years ago when Museums of Los Angeles County. Museum are unlike anything else in Museum are the only facilities of Museum are enormously popular he saw a newspaper with a front Improvements and enhancements Los Angeles – or the world,” Los their kind in the world – an active, and valuable cultural assets for the page article about the site. have been made to the Tar Pits, Angeles City Councilman David internationally renowned site of county, attracting neighbors, “It shows the international inter- museum and surrounding park Ryu, 4th District, said. “They spark paleontological research in the school children from across the est the Tar Pits have,” he added. over the years, but the long-term curiosity in people from across the heart of a great city, and a museum metropolitan area, and visitors “It also shows what the site means reimagining project will be much world, provide hands-on research that both supports the scientists’ from around the world,” said Los to the scientific community.” more comprehensive. to paleontologists, and literally work and helps interpret it for more Angeles County Supervisor Sheila The La Brea Tar Pits and The La Brea Tar Pits and excavate our city’s history right than 400,000 visitors a year,” Kuehl, 3rd District. “The Tar Pits Museum is an active archeologi- Museum will continue its program- before our eyes. We are so lucky to Bettison-Varga said. “We are excit- are known everywhere as a visual cal site where paleontologists ming in the meantime. The Second have this treasure in the heart of our ed to seize this once-in-a-lifetime symbol of the cultural and long nat- remove and analyze fossils. The Home Serpentine Pavilion by city, as both a working museum and opportunity to not just renovate ural history of Los Angeles. The Page Museum opened in 1977. SelgasCano from June 28 through community open space, and I can't these facilities thoroughly but also Board of Supervisors is proud to The 57,000-square-foot-facility Nov. 24 on the grounds near the Tar wait to see how it adds to the to think deeply about how to make support this forward-thinking effort houses more than 2 million speci- Pits and Museum. The pavilion will Miracle Mile’s exciting future.” Gomez, Murray introduce Invest in Women’s Health Act U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los the Obama administration. In 2017, are the most effective when they’re Angeles) and Sen. Patty Murray she lost her battle with cervical can- accessible to every woman – (D-Wash.) introduced the Jeanette cer at the age of 32. To announce regardless of race, ethnicity, zip Acosta Invest in Women’s Health the introduction of the bill, Gomez code, or socioeconomic back- Act of 2019. was joined by her parents, Frank ground. To celebrate her legacy, The legislation would expand and Maryann Acosta, and brother Sen. Patty Murray and I introduced access to preventive, lifesaving Robert, as well as Planned the Jeanette Acosta Invest in women’s health screenings at safe- Parenthood President and CEO Women’s Health Act of 2019, ty net health care providers like Leana Wen, Human Rights Watch addressing our country’s health Planned Parenthood. Specifically, U.S. Program Advocacy Director care gap by ensuring all women – the bill would create new grant and Jasmine Tyler, and Black Women’s especially low-income women and pilot programs to expand access to Health Imperative President and women of color – have equal preventive services and better train CEO Linda Goler Blount. access to quality, lifesaving health health practitioners, especially in “Jeanette Acosta represented the services at safety net providers like treating low-income women and very best of her generation, one that Planned Parenthood. I’d like to women of color. cares deeply about the rights and thank the Acosta family for their Jeanette Acosta – a native of health of people across the United ongoing support and for giving us photo courtesy of the Friedlander Group California’s 34th congressional dis- States,” Gomez said. “Not only did the opportunity to honor their Ezra Friedlander, Lamia Mekhemar, and H.E. Eitan Weiss were trict – was a fierce women’s health she understand preventative cancer daughter’s memory in Congress.” among the speakers. advocate, a former Congressional screenings save lives, but she also For more information, visit staffer, and a White House intern in recognized such critical services Gomez.house.gov. Israel and Egyptian consulates BHUSD to approve budget at special meeting join at Beverly Hills event From page 1 Israelis, Egyptians and port. On Dec. 13, 2018, President Americans of all faiths, gathered Donald Trump signed legislation in Beverly Hills recently to cele- making this medal a reality. brate the enduring peace between Mekhemar noted fondly in her encompasses a lot of work and a Egypt and Israel. speech that after 40 years of the long time vision that we discussed The night was headlined by a peace treaty between Israel and over a year ago easily,” he said. lineup of speakers Egypt, the agreement has not Among parents’ concerns, including Ambassador Lamia once been broken. A true testa- according to school board mem- Mekhemar, the consul general of ment to the lasting peace between bers, has been the balance of Egypt, and Eitan Weiss, the acting the two nations. administration among the school consul general of Israel in Los Weiss commended Egypt’s sites to oversee the program. A spe- Angeles. swift response in sending a cial study session will be held to The event was organized by squadron of fire-fighting heli- further vet those concerns. members of the Anwar Sadat copters to assist Israel in battling “Anything that makes it more Congressional Gold Medal their recent wave of wildfires. efficient, more effective, I’m 100% Commission. This group also led Friedlander reminded the in favor of,” said school board the effort for Congress to pass event’s attendees that this peace member Mel Spitz, who said he legislation to posthumously was only possible because Sadat has heard complaints from parents award the late Egyptian president, took the bold and courageous step about changes, current practices Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo Anwar Sadat, with the to visit Jerusalem and make peace and personnel issues. The approval of the 2019-20 budget was agendized for the Beverly Hills Congressional Gold Medal, the with Israel; a decision that ulti- The school board also issued an Unified School District Board of Education’s special meeting on June 13. highest civilian honor bestowed mately cost him his life, but saved update to its fiscal stability plan, by Congress. countless others. provided to the Los Angeles Leading the charge was com- The Congressional Gold Medal County Office of Education in part to address those issues. spending in the current year, the mission founder and will be presented to the family of response to repeated projections of Current projects show a positive deficit is significantly less than chairman, Ezra Friedlander, CEO Sadat and representatives of the deficit spending in recent years. net change starting in 2021-22. projected prior to the implementa- of the Friedlander Group, who Egyptian government at a formal The reconfiguration taking effect “Although these changes did not tion of stability plan,” read the dis- worked with members of con- ceremony in Washington, D.C., next school year was created in immediately eliminate deficit trict’s update. gress for years to obtain their sup- later this year. 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