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Volume 26 No. 38 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities September 22, 2016 Buckle up! Tougher tour bus rules coming n Path to 8150 Sunset Councilman writes motion to regulate ncould be difficult ‘circus-like’ atmosphere Group nominates Lytton Savings as historic to L.A.     
        the intersection with Laurel Canyon and Crescent Heights Boulevards. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, The Los Angeles Cultural The developers’ $300 million pro- 13th District, introduced a motion Heritage Commission (CHC) last ject features five structures – one, on Sept. 16 to crack down on tour week unanimously recommended three, five, 11 and 15 stories tall – bus companies in Hollywood after that the “zigzag” Lytton Savings with approximately 334,000 square allegations surfaced about reck- building – which is currently home feet of commercial and residential less driving, missing or non-func- to a Chase Bank – should be a his- use. But the bank building has not tioning seatbelts and other safety toric-cultural monument. If the been included in the architectural violations. building reaches that status, it could plans, designed by Frank Gehry. O’Farrell called for the city to potentially become one of the The Los Angeles Planning look into regulating tour bus oper- largest hurdles for the 8150 Sunset Commission, though, unanimously ators, which are currently overseen project that wants to take its place. approved 8150 Sunset in July and by the California Public Utilities photo by Gregory Cornfield Townscape Partners’ develop- denied four appeals, including one Commission (PUC). The motion ment is named after the address from the city of West Hollywood. was partly prompted by an NBC4 Concerns have surfaced over tour bus safety, particularly with where the Chase Bank building is The project was scheduled to be report in August in which under- open-air vans. located on Sunset Boulevard, near See Zigzag page 26 cover reporters rode on tour buses and witnessed the alleged viola- “Los Angeles is a global desti- District and our neighboring com- tions, said Tony Arranaga, commu- nation. While we welcome visi- munities.” nications director for O’Farrell. tors from across the world, it’s The motion will next be heard The safety violations primarily per- important that the city maintain its by a council’s transportation com- tain to smaller tour vehicles that priority to provide a positive qual- mittee and a report is expected in often line Hollywood Boulevard ity of life for its residents,” 60 days. Councilman David Ryu, such as vans altered by having the O’Farrell said. “When it comes to 4th District, has also been work- roof cut off. The motion is one of sightseeing bus operators, com- ing on better regulating tour bus many efforts O’Farrell is making to monly found in Hollywood, a lack companies and seconded curb the “circus-like atmosphere” of local control is creating a dan- O’Farrell’s motion, said Estevan on Hollywood Boulevard, gerous situation for those who live Montemayor, communications Arranaga added. and visit this part of the 13th See Busses page 26

nBatter up for Vin Scully’s final series photo by Gregory Cornfield Dodger fans are The Lytton Savings building, which is home to a Chase Bank, was built preparing for the in 1960 and is nominated to be a historic-cultural monument. announcer’s final game        

Just before 7 p.m. tonight, City to host empty forum? Dodger fans will hear a voice they’ve heard thousands of times n informed the city that they wanted before. Measure HH team further assurances before agreeing wants BH mayor off to the forum’s format. He said the “Hi, everybody. And a very proponents will not participate if pleasant good evening to you, opposing side in forum any city official who has taken a wherever you may be.”        public position on the initiative The soothing voice of Vincent participates in the forum. That Scully will flow over the airwaves Participants names were due by would eliminate Mayor John yet again. Since 1950, Dodger fans 5 p.m. on Tuesday for the city of Mirisch, who has been critical of have tuned in to hear that melodic Beverly Hills forum on Measure the initiative and had planned to voice call balls and strikes, weave a courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers HH. But a few hours before the participate for the No on HH cam- yarn like the seams on a baseball, Vin Scully will call the final game of his 67th season on Oct. 2, before deadline, Ted Kahan, president of paign in the forum. The initiative and make everyone feel at home calling it a career. Oasis West Realty and a member initiators also want to rid the panel with their team. But finally, of the campaign in favor of the of representatives from Wanda or Sunday, Oct. 2 will mark the end of played stickball as a kid in the ball games on Saturdays. And on measure, instead submitted a list of the Athens groups – firms that rep- the most impressive career in Bronx. As early as age 8, he those days, Scully remembers tak- demands for the forum, and the resent competing development sports broadcasting history. After remembers wanting to announce ing a pillow and crawling under the city extended the deadline to projects near the Beverly Hilton 67 seasons, the team’s fabled sports games. radio. Friday. site. announcer is hanging up his micro- “In my school, most of my class- “My head would be directly The city agreed to host a forum “It will mislead the public into a phone, and the voice that is as cru- mates wanted to be policeman or under the loud speaker,” he said. to discuss Oasis West Realty and false narrative that this is a debate cial to baseball as extra innings, hot fireman,” Scully said. “But this red- “And I was enthralled, not by the Beverly Hilton’s plan to construct between the Beverly Hilton and dogs and playing catch with your headed kid wanted to be an game, but by the roar of the crowd. a 26-story building and a garden Wanda,” Kahan explained in an dad, will be missed. announcer.” It would wash over me like water along Santa Monica and Wilshire email to the city. “The public is That was surprising, he coming out of a showerhead. Each Boulevards instead of two build- supposed to be getting information cully’s play-by-play aspirations explained, because sports were not week, I would look forward to hear- ings at 18 stories and 8 stories tall. that helps make a choice on how to started well before his time with broadcasted nearly as much as they ing the crowd. Then I started to But after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Kahan See Forum page 26 Sthe Dodgers, back to when he are today, except for college foot- See Scully page 22 2 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

22 Art Discussion Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at ack Rutberg Fine Arts welcomes the Doheny Greystone Estate. Built in Israeli Artist Sharon Poliakine for a 1927 by Edward Laurence Doheny, Jdiscussion on her work on Thursday, C a l e n d a r Jr., the estate is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Guests Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in the gallery. The group will perform new interpretations will learn about the Doheny family’s event is hosted by the USC Initiative of songs as well as new music. contribution to California history dur- for Israeli Arts & Humanities and its International Space Orchestra opens ing self-guided tours. Advanced regis- director Ruth Weisberg. 357 N. La the show performing covers of Sigur tration required. 905 Loma vista Brea Ave. RSVP requested by calling Rós songs. Tickets start at $20. 2301 N. Road. (310)286-0119, www.grey- (323)938-5222, or email Highland Ave. (323)850-2000, stonemansion.org. [email protected]. www.HollywoodBowl.com.

‘Moral Imperative’ ‘Miracle Awards’ heatre 40 invites audiences to ‘How to Love a he Miracle Mile Democratic Club “Moral Imperative,” a new mys- Republican’ will hold its annual “2016 Miracle Ttery by playwright Samuel Warren erry Mayer’s romantic comedy TAwards” on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 2 to Joseph running from Thursday, Sept. “How to Love a Republican” runs 5 p.m. at Vinoteque. State Senator 22 through Monday, Oct. 17 in the JSaturday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Holly Mitchell will lead the event, Reuben Cordova Theatre on the Dec. 18 at the Santa Monica which will honor Councilman David Beverly Hills High School campus. Playhouse. The production focuses on Ryu, 4th District 4; NextGen; UNITE The production asks the question, Tim and Ruth McCoy, a long-married HERE Local 11; and Greater Wilshire “What if you knew someone who was couple who decide to play match- Neighborhood Council member and so vile that you were convinced the maker for their single daughter with community advocate Julie Stromberg. world would be a better place if they hilarious yet edifying results. They www.miraclemiledemocrats.org. were dead, and would you have a introduce her to the perfect men, one a moral imperative to carry through on Democrat and one a Republican, both running for Congress against each Japanese Film it?” Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday ans of Japanese cinema will enjoy other. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., through Saturday and Monday; 2 p.m., director Mamoru Hosoda’s “The Saturday; 3:30 p.m., Sunday. Tickets Sunday. Tickets are $30. 241 S. Boy and the Beast” on Sunday, Sept. 25 are $29.50. 1211 Fourth St. (310)394- F Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills. (310)364- at 7 p.m. at the Japan Foundation, Los 9779, ext. 1, 0535, www.theatre40.org. Angeles. The movie follows Kyuta, a www.SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. young orphan living on the streets who 23 ‘Anita Bryant’s stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts 25 Gamble House when he is taken in by a gruff warrior Playboy Interview’ beast searching for the perfect appren- nita Bryant’s Playboy Celebration tice. Admission is free. Interview” returns to the elebrate the history of the Gamble 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. Cavern“A Club Celebrity Theater at House in Pasadena on Sunday, www.jflalc.org. Casita del Campo in Silver Lake run- CSept. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. The event ning from Friday, Sept. 23 through marks the 50th anniversary of the Tuesday, Oct. 11. Less than 10 years Gamble family’s gift of the residence Exhibit Tour at after the Stonewall Riots, Bryant to the city of Pasadena and the launched a successful campaign to University of Southern California. MOCA PDC oin MOCA senior curator Bennett repeal gay rights in Dade County, Admission is $1. 4 Westmoreland photo by George Simian Simpson and art collector and schol- Florida. In 1978, Bryant was inter- Place, Pasadena. (626)793-3334, Diavolo comes to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage for performances run- ar John Geresi for a walkthrough of the viewed about the campaign by Playboy www. Gamblehouse.org/50th. J exhibit “Gaetano Pesce: Molds (Gelati Magazine. The production recreates ning Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25. The groundbreaking Misti)” on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. at the interview with additional material dance company presents its signature “architecture in motion” style in MOCA Pacific Design Center. Simpson that sets a historical tone and examines two works representing founder and artistic director Jacques Heim’s cre- ‘A Star Shines and Geresi will discuss Pesce’s involve- the issues raised by Bryant. Showtimes ativity over the past 25 years. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. For Survivors’ ment with resin, molds and casting are 8 p.m., Tuesday; 9 p.m., Friday and he Survivor Mitzvah Project, matinee on Sept. 24. Tickets are $40. 1310 Eleventh St., Santa Monica. techniques, as well as the eccentricities Saturday. Advance tickets are $20; $25 which raises funds for Holocaust (310)434-3200, www.thebroadstage.com. of his work. 8687 Melrose Ave. at the door. 1920 Hyperion Ave. survivors in Eastern Europe, is hosting T (310)289-5223, www.moca.org. (213)308-1108, www.brownpapertick- “A Star Shines For Survivors” on ets.com/event/2591134. Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to and responsible gun ownership open- Sunday, Sept. 25 at from 1 to 5 p.m. at noon at Griffith Park. The walk sup- ing on Saturday, Sept. 24. The exhibit Dominique Cohen in Beverly L.A. River Party ports programs empowering women includes works by 22 artists address- Hills. The benefit includes a luxury elebrate the Los Angeles River at 24 Dress For Success to achieve economic independence. ing gun violence. An opening recep- jewelry boutique and the launch of the the sixth annual “Urban Garden 5K Walk 4730 Crystal Springs Drive. tion runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on Sept. “Survivor Bracelet,” which symbolizes CParty” on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 5:30 to alkers are sought for Dress for www.crowdrise.com/LosAngelesPow 24. 453 S. La Brea Ave. www.thelof- compassion for Holocaust survivors. 8:30 p.m. at The Viaduct at Los Angeles Success’ “Power Walk” 5K on erWalk. tatlizs.com. 9513 S. Santa Monica Blvd. (213)622- State Park. The event includes enter- W 5050, www.survivormitzvah.org. tainment, food and special guests. Anti-Gun Violence Wendy Garen, president and CEO of Sigur Rós Friends of Greystone the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation; and Exhibit celandic experimental rock band Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon he Loft at Liz’s presents “Guns,” Sigur Rós returns to the Hollywood Membership Event will be honored. 1799 Baker St. Bowl for the first time in a decade on oin the Friends of Greystone for the www.eventgrid.com/Events/21652/ur Founded 1946 a new group art exhibit following I Tthe themes of gun control, gun safety Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7:45 p.m. The Jannual membership event on ban-garden-party-2016. 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 330 P.O. 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 properties in the Miracle Mile HPOZ, which will cover the com- “It’s taken a while for The Los Angeles Cultural munity bounded by Wilshire us to achieve this Heritage Commission last week Boulevard to the north, San Vicente unanimously recommended that Boulevard to the south, La Brea goal, but I’m truly the city establish a historic preser- Avenue to the east and Fairfax proud of what we, as vation overlay zone (HPOZ) in Avenue to the west. The CHC a volunteer community the Miracle Mile. The HPOZ’s found that most properties reflect organization, have first major approval is a win for styles associated with the period the neighborhood, which for years revival modes of architecture. The accomplished.” has been calling for stronger development of the district was architectural preservation mea- directly related to the establishment - James O’Sullivan sures. of Wilshire Boulevard and its rise Miracle Mile Residential The mayor-appointed, five- to a prominent commercial corri- Association member Cultural Heritage dor, as well as the influence of the Commission (CHC) – which over- automobile on the growth of Los row’s promise. The character and sees the designation and protection Angeles. distinction of this neighborhood is of local landmarks – concluded that Adopting the HPOZ will include probably unmatched in the city of the Miracle Mile neighborhood the certification of the historic Los Angeles,” said chamber presi- maintains architectural and cultural resources survey for the Miracle dent Steve Kramer. significance to the city of Los Mile. The survey identified all He added that it’s not always Angeles. Community members ini- potential “contributing” and “non- common for business, real estate tially proposed an HPOZ after they contributing” structures in the pro- interests and homeowners to come became concerned with an increas- posed zone. Contributing structures together so strongly as they have in ing amount of out-of-scale and retain a “high level of architectural support for the HPOZ. incompatible development. The integrity,” while non-contributing Representatives from Councilman Miracle Mile Residential structures have been altered since David Ryu’s office, 4th District, Association (MMRA) worked the neighborhood’s 1921-1953 attended the meeting to express the together with residents to develop “period of significance.” The councilman’s support for the and build support for the HPOZ. Miracle Mile’s ratio of contributing HPOZ. Adrian Scott Fine, director “The Wilshire Community Plan, to noncontributing was found to be of advocacy for the Los Angeles adopted in 2001, had a specific pol- 80 percent to 20 percent. Conservancy – a non-profit historic icy to support historic preservation The department of city planning preservation group – told the com- goals in neighborhoods of architec- staff proposed simultaneous adop- mission that his organization sup- tural merit or significance,” said tion of a preservation plan for the ports the creation of the Miracle MMRA president James HPOZ. The plan will provide clear Mile HPOZ. O’Sullivan. “The plan called for the guidelines, and applies review pro- The recommendation will be development of HPOZ protection cedures for all properties. considered by the city’s planning of the Miracle Mile. It’s taken a The Greater Miracle Mile commission in October, and the while for us to achieve this goal, Chamber of Commerce sent a letter city council’s planning and land use but I’m truly proud of what we, as in support of the HPOZ. management committee in a volunteer community organiza- “[The Miracle Mile] is a unique November. The full city council is photo by Gregory Cornfield tion, have accomplished.” and timeless piece of not only yes- expected to vote on the HPOZ by “McMansions” like the house on the right have been invading the Miracle There are approximately 1,347 terday’s history, but also tomor- the end of the year. Mile for years. Grand Opening 10%-30% OFF SALE

photo by Edwin Folven Residents were alarmed to find stumps where trees used to be on June Street after the city of Los Angeles cut down more than 30 trees recently in Hancock Park. Residents angry over Hancock Park tree removal

     statement that the removal was part of a project to prune healthy trees and Many residents in Hancock Park remove trees that, “demonstrated are outraged that the city cut down 31 signs of distress evidenced by mild to London plane trees on June Street severe crown thinning and/or and McCadden Place last weekend dieback.” and claim they received no prior noti- The Department of Public Works’ fication that the trees were going to statement also claimed that the city be removed. attempted to contact homeowners Staff from Councilman David living adjacent to areas where the Ryu’s Office asked the city’s Bureau trees were to be removed. If staff was of Street Services to halt work on unable to contact the residents, “door trees in the area earlier this week until hangers” were left with a number to more information is provided about call for information. Paul Gomez, a why the trees were removed. spokesman for the Department of Representatives from the city were Public Works, declined to comment scheduled to meet with residents of and deferred to the statement. Hancock Park yesterday to discuss Chvatal said she wants the city to how to move forward. Cindy provide better notification about tree Chvatal, president of the Hancock projects, and asked that the residents '&"563*/( Park Homeowners Association, have an opportunity to weigh-in on called the tree removal “completely projects in the neighborhood. unacceptable.” Montemayor said Ryu also wants “We have been trying as a commu- more discussion prior to projects 7407 Beverly Blvd. nity to preserve the trees. This was so being started. Los Angeles unnecessary,” Chvatal said. “Why “We have asked … that the work did the city do this?” be halted on these trees until we can 323.934.0509 Ryu’s communications director get to the bottom of this,” Estevan Montemayor did not have an Montemayor said. “We’ve got to do PROSPRCO.com explanation as to why the trees were all we can to make sure neighbors are Open Daily 10-5 cut down. The Los Angeles aware of projects going on in their Department of Public Works issued a communities.” 4 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Suspectn allegedly used fake gun in robbery Police located suspect in East Hollywood ‘on a hunch’ By edwin folven

A 19-year-old suspected gang member has been charged with four felonies for a robbery on Sept. 14 in Hollywood. The suspect was identified as photo by Edwin Folven Rodrigo Gaitan. Authorities could Workers repaired damage at the site of one of the fires attributed to not determine Gaitan’s address, but Harry Burkhart in Hollywood. said he was known to frequent the East Hollywood area. The robbery occurred at approx- imately 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 near photo courtesy of the LAPD Hollywood Boulevard and Wilton Place, just east of the Hollywood The suspects in the Hollywood robbery used Airsoft pistols, which are Sanity phase for serial (101) Freeway. Gaitan and three toys that closely resemble real guns. additional suspects who are still being sought by police allegedly driving the Saturn near Western “Unless you were a firearms By edwin folven arsonist endsarson in and mistrialarson of a structure. He approached a group of four victims Avenue and Santa Monica expert, you wouldn’t be able to faces 88 years and eight months who were walking toward a nearby Boulevard. tell,” Jurado said. “They are very A mistrial was declared on in state prison. venue. The suspect allegedly point- “On a hunch, we started looking accurate.” Sept. 16 in the sanity phase of the Burkhart’s defense attorney ed a handgun at the victims and in that part of town,” Jurado said. Detectives are still searching for trial for a German national who contended that Burkhart suffers demanded jewelry, purse and “There was a good vehicle descrip- the other suspects and the investi- was found guilty of starting near- from mental illness and autism, iPhones. The victims gave the sus- tion and it was good police work. gation is ongoing. Gaitan has been ly 50 fires throughout Los according to reports. Many of the pects their property, and the sus- The stolen property was located in charged with four counts of rob- Angeles from Dec. 29, 2011 to fires were ignited in apartment pects fled in a gray Saturn SUV. the car.” bery and is being held on $200,000 Jan. 2, 2012. building carports in West Det. L. Jurado, with the Police also found two replica bail. He is scheduled to appear in Jurors told Los Angeles Hollywood and Hollywood. No Hollywood Division’s Gang handguns believed to have been court on Sept. 30. County Superior Court Judge civilians were harmed, but two Investigation Detail said witnesses used in the robbery. Anyone with information about George G. Lomeli that they were firefighters suffered injuries bat- provided a description of the vehi- The detective described them as the robbery is urged to call the deadlocked on a decision of tling the blazes. cle. The following day, officers Airsoft guns, which are toys but LAPD’s Gang Investigation Detail whether defendant Harry Prosecutors argued that with the gang detail found Gaitan appear real. at (213)972-2971. Burkhart, 29, was sane when he Burkhart embarked on the arson started the fires. Eight jurors spree in retaliation for his mother believed Burkhart was sane, being arrested in Los Angeles in while four believed he was 2011 for crimes allegedly com- Lawsuit alleges company harassed consumers insane, according to Jane mitted in Germany. She was later Los Angeles County District calls for months, even when no phones without permission, in viola- Robison, a spokeswoman for the deported. Attorney Jackie Lacey has money was owed. For example, the tion of federal law. Allied has a his- Los Angeles County District Burkhart has been in custody announced a $10 million lawsuit complaint cites the case of a couple tory of predatory harassment Attorney’s Office. since Jan. 2, 2012, after he was against debt collection company from Windsor, California who through its network of global phone Lomeli scheduled a hearing on arrested by a reserve deputy from iQor US, Inc., and its subsidiary received hundreds of calls from operations and has been the subject Oct. 13 to determine how to pro- the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Allied Interstate, LLC, for placing Allied for more than three years, of numerous prior lawsuits, includ- ceed with the case. Robison said Station who pulled him over near illegal and harassing calls to con- despite their continual efforts to con- ing one that resulted in a $1.75 mil- state law mandates that the sanity Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax sumers. vince the company’s representatives lion settlement with the Federal phase be re-tried. Avenue. Authorities allegedly The civil complaint filed in Los they called the wrong number. Even Trade Commission in 2010, accord- Burkhart was convicted on found materials for starting fires Angeles County Superior Court after repeated requests and a call to ing to Lacey. Sept. 1 of 25 counts of arson of in the vehicle. The defendant alleges that iQor and Allied violated the company from a police officer, The complaint seeks $10 million property, 18 counts of arson of an started most of the fires by state and federal laws as well as con- the calls persisted. Allied stopped in civil penalties. The money would inhabited dwelling and two throwing incendiary materials sumers’ right to privacy. The lawsuit calling only after being notified that be used for public consumer protec- counts each of possession of an under vehicles parked in carports was filed jointly by district attorneys the couple had contacted the tion work. incendiary device, attempted or next to residences. in Los Angeles, Riverside, San California Attorney General’s California consumers who have Diego and Santa Clara counties. Office. been victims of unwarranted calls The companies are accused of Additionally, iQor and Allied from the companies are asked to call subjecting individuals to repetitive used automated dialers to call cell (619)531-3115. Police investigate motorcycle fatality A motorcyclist was killed on The 23-year-old motorcyclist was Sept. 20 when he collided with a taken to Los Angeles County USC vehicle near Santa Monica Medical Center, where he died. The Man sentenced for girlfriend’s murder in Beverly Hills Boulevard and Madison Avenue in driver of the vehicle, an unidentified A 59-year-old man was sentenced knife as a deadly weapon. Deputy The defendant had been posses- the LAPD’s Rampart Division. 26-year-old woman, was questioned on Sept. 19 to 26 years to life in state District Attorneys Keri Modder and sive and jealous of the victim’s The collision occurred at approx- and released. Investigators deter- prison for killing his girlfriend at her Oksana Sigal prosecuted the case. friendships prior to her death, prose- imately 9:05 a.m. after the driver of mined alcohol or drugs were not a Beverly Hills apartment in 2011, the Grzeslo killed Cathy Ann cutors added. Witnesses testified a 2016 Nissan Sentra made a left factor. Los Angeles County District Carrasco-Zanini, 58, on Oct. 26, that Grzeslo would tell people that turn from westbound Santa Monica The investigation is ongoing. Attorney’s Office announced. 2011, prosecutors said. According to as a Marine he would turn people Boulevard to southbound Madison Anyone with information is asked to James Duane Grzeslo, of Los evidence presented at the trial, the into “Pez dispensers” by slashing Avenue. The motorcyclist collided contact the LAPD Central Traffic Angeles was found guilty on Aug. victim wrote the defendant’s name their throat. with the right side of the Nissan Division at (213)833-3713 or 10 of one count of first-degree mur- with her blood before succumbing The Beverly Hills Police Sentra and fell to the pavement. (213)833-3746. der with allegations that he used a to her injuries. Department investigated the case. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 September 22, 2016 WeHo optimistic about getting a light rail ‘shovel ready’

  Hollywood has access to light rail. area. Other West Hollywood repre- Our community is very eager to get sentatives also praised the work The West Hollywood City out of our cars one-by-one and get Metro is doing to advance the pro- Council on Monday unanimously around this region, get around this ject. endorsed Measure M, an initiative city without a car,” Horvath said. “As long as they are moving for- on the November ballot that would “We are grateful for this commit- ward with the feasibility study, the raise the sales tax countywide by .5 ment and we are encouraging alignment study and the EIR, it percent to raise money for trans- everyone to support Measure M.” means we have made some portation projects. A light rail line through West progress and they are seriously try- The vote came days after Los Hollywood would provide access ing to implement the Crenshaw Angeles County Metropolitan to LAX and cities in the South Bay. Northern Extension,” West Transportation Authority (Metro) It would also create new transporta- Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister CEO Phillip A. Washington sent a tion options for people trying to said. letter to West Hollywood reach Cedars-Sinai Medical Center West Hollywood city officials Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath and other nearby destinations. hope a light rail project through the stating that Metro wants to have a Horvath is on a council subcommit- area could be ready for construction photo by Edwin Folven light rail extension project through tee working with Metro on prepara- to start by 2020, although no time- West Hollywood “shovel ready” if tions for a light rail line through the line has been established. A light rail line running through West Hollywood would link passengers Measure M is approved by voters. with the Red Line subway in Hollywood. Metro has already launched a plan- ning study in partnership with the cities of West Hollywood and Los Angeles to evaluate possible north/south routes. The initial fea- sibility study is expected to be completed next June. Once that is finished, Metro wants to embark on an alternatives analysis study that would further refine a proposal for a light rail and would evaluate pos- sible alternate routes. That study would be followed by an environ- mental impact report. “We are aggressively working to get projects close to being ready … so if the opportunity comes to advance these projects, they are ready to roll,” said Pauletta Tonilas, chief communications officer for Metro. “The next step is to get these projects as close to being ready as possible.” A light rail line through West Hollywood would connect the Expo Line to the Red Line subway in Hollywood. The route is known as the Crenshaw North Extension, and is one of four projects Metro is attempting to move forward if Measure M passes. Measure M would increase the sales tax to 10 percent. It is expect- ed to raise $890 million a year for transportation projects. Metro is also looking to form public/private partnerships that could help the agency build new light rail lines more quickly. If Measure M doesn’t pass, Metro will have to look for other alterna- tives, Tonilas said. Failure to pass would not affect the future of the Purple Line Extension, the Crenshaw/LAX Line and the Regional Connector – all projects currently under construction. Horvath said West Hollywood has advocated for years for a light rail line and said the letter from Washington was great news. “We want to make sure West READ US ONLINE ...&(6,63#03655&)2* "$*-./*+*-)' 2*0#6167455+672%71$6 /6.50-063
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TarFest 
   brings the best of local culture to Miracle Mile City certifies Neighborhood

L.A.’s flagship festival for local Integrity Initiative for ballot art and culture is back. The 14th The Los Angeles City Clerk city council and planners hand annual TarFest, an evening to cele- informed the Coalition to out absurd approvals for endless brate the best of the Miracle Mile Preserve L.A. last week that the $3,000 luxury housing rental community starts at 4 p.m., 104,000 signatures submitted units few can afford,” the former Saturday Sept. 24. on the grounds were deemed sufficient to put the mayor said. of the La Brea Tar Pits and Neighborhood Integrity Initiative After the clerk announced that Museum. (NII) on the March 2017 ballot. the initiative qualified for the bal- The event is free and open to all The Los Angeles City Council lot, The Coalition to Protect L.A. ages. Families can enjoy a walk now has about two weeks to Jobs & Neighborhoods started through the park dotted with out- either approve the entire wording warning that “the poorly worded door installations by local artists, of the measure and adopt it as-is initiative goes too far.” Leaders groove to music and feast at food without placing it on the ballot, and endorsers called it reckless trucks serving Brooklyn pizza, or the council members will vote and disastrous, and said it will burgers, sushi and Mediterranean to place it on the ballot for voters continue to hurt the county’s cuisine. to decide. The initiative reforms homeless crisis. TarFest founder James Panozzo the city’s approval process and The coalition’s membership moved this year’s start time to later would put a two-year moratori- includes United Way of Greater in the afternoon to rescue visitors um on developments that do not Los Angeles, Los Angeles Area from the daytime heat. comply with the city’s urban Chamber of Commerce, Eli “Last year was really hot. The planning codes. Broad, the Midtown Los Angeles evenings are so beautiful this time The coalition blames the city Homeless Coalition, councilmen of year, we wanted to capture that council’s practices for causing Joe Buscaino, Bob Blumenfield, nice ambiance,” Panozzo said. “gridlock, destruction of neigh- Gil Cedillo, Paul Krekorian, “We can have art and dance in the borhood character, ill-conceived Mitch O’Farrell, Curren Price, late afternoon while it’s light, and gentrification that forces out the Los Angeles County Assessor then when lights go down, just working class, and wildly inap- Jeffrey Prang, the Coalition for enjoy the atmosphere.” propriate mega-developments Economic Survival, the Central This year welcomes new per- that march through the city’s Hollywood Coalition, the formers who will join favorites rigged and broken development- Hollywood Property Owners from years past. approval system.” Alliance, Friends of Hollywood “Last year we had Move the Former Mayor Richard Central Park, Los Angeles County World Dance Activism. This year Riordan, a key funder of the ini- Business Federation, the we added (Dance Company) tiative, explained the coalition’s Hollywood Chamber of photo curtesy of James Panozzo Clairobscur who will also be doing frustration last week. Commerce, Scott Epstein, chair- two 3-5 minute pieces on the grass. Local artists will demonstrate their craft and display their work at TarFest. “Los Angeles has the second- man of the Mid City West We’ll have light installations and worst roads in the U.S., is one of Community Council, the Miracle projector art for really nice visuals Tito’s vodka. Children can explore said. “The setting sets us apart plus the nation’s most park-poor cities Mile Democratic Club, and to activate the space.” their creative side at art activities the fact that it’s quality program- due to continued bungling by the dozens more. The contemporary rock band and enjoy the growing array of dis- ming. They’ll walk away with an city council, and is displacing The complete list is available at Dear Boy will headline this year’s play and performance art by indi- artistic and social experience.” tens of thousands of renters as the www.goestoofar.com. music lineup, with opening perfor- viduals who live and work nearby. mances by Durand Jones & The “We’ve always been pleased Indications, Brit Manor and with the quality but we’re of Braeves. Five DJs are set to per- course interested to expand the form - Ale, Mitchel Brown, T-Kay, artistic programming. Dance is Slayron and Sleano. something we’re inspired by and “We have a new partnership with there are a lot of underserved Dublab, a local radio station and dance companies and performance DJ collective,” Panozzo said. “The artists. We’ll always focus on less music will be really nice alt-pop mainstream art genres in the future, rock, there is one southern blues whatever can best be served at the influence band. It’s very accessi- park and the community,” Panozzo ble. People will be pleasantly sur- said. prised.” While some mega festivals like Parking is not expected to be a Coachella and Warped Tour have problem, with plenty available on reached international acclaim Wilshire Boulevard and side streets through corporate sponsorships once the Tar Pits lot is full. Visitors and unimpeded expansion, TarFest can park in restaurant lots across delivers a community experience the street and validate with a pur- at a special venue. chase inside. The LACMA parking “I’m most proud we’ve kept it lot will also be available later in the free and open to all ages over the day. years. I really wanted a welcoming Once inside, adults can relax at environment for the community to the Laguanitas biergarten or wine enjoy a special venue, which is bar serving cocktails featuring unique to the world,” Panozzo Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 September 22, 2016

Conference illuminates idea of ‘smart’ streetlights ‘Park(ing) Day’ changes  
   LED units in four years, reducing beginning. The next stage will be energy use by more than 63 per- to connect it all.” Since the 1870s, streetlights cent and carbon emissions by The city’s project also aims to landscape on Melrose have used simple technology for a 47,000 tons per year. install charging stations for elec- simple task. From Sept. 18-21 The energy savings make room tric vehicles to help calm con- however, more than 1,000 munici- for technologies that can advance sumer fears that electric vehicles pal officials and lighting technolo- public safety, traffic and crime are prone to running out of energy gy professionals discussed transi- prevention, according to Coyle. by being limited to charging at tioning these ubiquitous street- The sensors can monitor traffic home or in a modernized parking lights into the 21st century at flows, pollution and weather, and lot. Hollywood’s Loews Hotel during detect traffic accidents, earth- “You can plug in, go for lunch, the 35th annual Illuminating quakes and gun shots. come back and just swipe your Engineering Society (IES) confer- The information can be sent to card,” Ebrahimian said. ence. city officials and partner agencies Before electric vehicles “The city of L.A. has been on to help improve response times to become commonplace, however, the forefront of the green move- crimes and accidents, and collect the adoption of sensors on street- ment and particularly in adopting information that can help improve lights can open the door to end- LED lighting,” said IES president conditions on L.A. streets. less opportunities to improve city Shirley Coyle. “L.A. started “We’ve evolved these systems streets. adopting LED streetlights around way past only lighting,” said Ed “Remote control fixtures on 2008, earlier than most cities in the Ebrahimian, director of the Los stoplights can quickly communi- region. So the location of this con- Angeles Bureau of Street cate if that light has gone out,” ference was a natural fit.” Lighting. “These new technolo- Coyle said. “It will automatically photo by Kim Sudhalter Streetlight sensor manufacturers gies allow the opportunity to alert officials to deploy traffic offi- The Melrose BID and the Mid-City West Community Council joined LED companies in the deploy applications and solutions cers to that intersection and to (MCWCC) joined forces on Sept. 16 for “Park(ing) Day,” a program Loews Hotel showroom. The con- including small cells from telecom workers to fix the light.” that challenges community leaders to re-imagine parking spaces as ference directly supports L.A.’s companies that strengthen cell Ebrahimian said the sky is the gathering places. A “parklet” was created in front of the Melrose LED Streetlight Replacement coverage, and sensors that provide limit for the new technology. Umbrella Company at 7465 Melrose Ave. Members of the public Program, which has replaced over information on pollution and many “Street lighting is about to joined representatives from the Melrose BID and the MCWCC at the 140,000 streetlight fixtures with other things. We’re just at the become a huge industry,” he said. “parklet.” For information, visit www.melrosesavela.org and www.midcitywest.org.

Wesson to oversee 7th Council

DistrictLos Angeles until City Council electionwill do whatever next is necessaryyear to President Herb J. Wesson, 10th ensure their district is protected District, will manage operations in and their interests are champi- the 7th district pending city elec- oned.” tions next spring after former In November 2005, after a Councilman Felipe Fuentes recent- vacancy left the 10th District with- ly vacated his position to become a out elected representation, Wesson lobbyist for the Apex Group in was appointed caretaker of the dis- Sacramento. trict. When vacancies arise, the The Apex Group represents Los Angeles City Charter grants business, medical, insurance, con- the city council multiple options struction and recreation interests, including the authority to appoint a according to the company’s web- new council member with voting site. rights or calling a special election Wesson said the move will save to elect a new council member. taxpayers thousands of dollars and The latter can burden taxpayers ensure 7th District residents have with over $1 million in election equal access to city services. The costs, Wesson said. 7th District is located in the north The council president will over- San Fernando Valley and includes see the district until the primary Pacoima, Lake View Terrace, nominating election on March 7, Mission Hills, North Hills, or if a runoff election is required Sunland-Tujunga and Sylmar. on May 16. The decision was “I love the Valley too much to let made after weeks of meetings with its residents go without representa- community stakeholders about the tion until next year,” Wesson said. future of the district, Wesson “Residents have my word that I added.

WeHo communications staff takesThe city of nationalWest Hollywood was honorsof Most Innovative. The video was recently honored with five awards developed to encourage voter by the City-County turnout in the 2015 Special Communications and Marketing Municipal Election. Association (3CMA) recognizing The city’s Emmy Award-winning excellence in communications campaign “Winter is Here! But the The honors were presented at Drought is Far from Over” won a 3CMA’s Savvy Awards, which was second place Silver Circle Award in held in conjunction with 3CMA’s the TV and Video Public Service national annual conference in San Announcement category. The video, Antonio, Texas on Sept. 8. The which is based on the HBO series awards recognize communications “Game of Thrones,” offers a glimpse and outreach efforts by local govern- of what West Hollywood might look ments throughout the United States. like if the drought continues and West Hollywood was recognized efforts aren’t made to conserve for its “Keep it Dirty” water-conser- water. vation print campaign, which won a West Hollywood’s newly imple- first place Savvy Award in the cate- mented Communications and gory of Printed Publi- Community Engagement Strategic cations/Advertising. “Pretty Boys- Plan was recognized with two first Get Out the Vote,” a public service place Savvy Awards in the categories announcement encouraging people of Communication or Marketing to go to the polls, won a second place Plans, and Printed Publi- Silver Circle Award in the category cations/Other. 8 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Memorial commemorates OnlineMayor Eric Garcetti resource is helping guides small Sanbusinesses Francisco - which launched an small business owners with a new “The last thing award-winning business portal in online guide that walks them 2014 - setting an example for how Armenian Genocide victims through the startup process step-by- entrepreneurs cities can share resources toward step, and provides free, custom-tai- need is confusing mutually beneficial progress. lored guidance to access city red tape that “I joined President Obama last resources. summer in calling on our col- Known as the L.A. Business slows them down leagues at city halls and in Native Portal, it will help small business or prevents them American communities across the owners open their doors as quickly from achieving country to pledge to make it easier and efficiently as possible, and for every entrepreneur to start a overcome challenges like finding a their dreams.” business by building streamlined, location, negotiating a lease and business-friendly online tools. I’m securing a business loan, Garcetti -Mayor Eric Garcetti so pleased to see nearly 100 cities said. and communities have taken the “Running a business is already a pledge and many are now imple- tough job. The last thing entrepre- such as location assistance, access menting their solutions,” said SBA neurs need is confusing red tape to capital, legal help and business administrator Maria Contreras- that slows them down or prevents preparedness information. The Sweet. “I am particularly pleased them from achieving their dreams,” open-source platform is a national the city of Los Angeles took on the Garcetti added. “Small businesses model that will provide communi- additional challenge of creating an are the beating heart of our econo- ties across the country with a blue- online tool that is open-source and my, and the L.A. Business Portal print to launch their own efforts to can be shared with cities and com- will make city hall more responsive help small business owners. munities across the country. This to their needs by giving them the The L.A. Business Portal was effort will make it possible for even help and support they deserve, all funded by a $250,000 grant from more entrepreneurs to have better in one place.” the Small Business Administration. access to the information and ser- The L.A. Business Portal is a Last year, Los Angeles competed vices they need.” photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich’s Office comprehensive, open-source plat- with cities across America and won For information, visit www.busi- Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich (right), form with three core features: a the grant. It’s the largest of any allo- ness.lacity.org. 5th District, recently joined clergy members, local leaders and com- startup assistance tool, resource cation awarded to the nearly 100 munity members to unveil a permanent Armenian Genocide monu- library and business preparedness communities that applied. ment sculpture by Vahagn Thomasian in Grand Park’s Olive Court. guide. It was created to respond Garcetti directed his Innovation “This remarkable memorial honors the 1.5 million victims of the directly to the needs of small busi- Team to design, build, test and WHAT IS A Armenian Genocide and Grand Park is a superb venue for reflection ness owners. launch the platform. The mayor’s and solemn contemplation,” Antonovich said. The Portal also offers resources office collaborated with the city of REVOCABLE The monument is made of black volcanic tuff rock imported from the Ararat Valley of Armenia. Tuff rock is indigenous to the TRUST? Armenian highlands and has been the material of choice for centuries This week’s column will begin a for building churches, historical buildings and artworks. two-part series on the use of The 12-acre Grand Park stretches from The Music Center to city Revocable Trusts (Living Trusts). hall in downtown Los Angeles. Grant program focuses A revocable trust (sometimes on street revitalization referred to as a “living trust”) is a Mayor Eric Garcetti launched 2015 application process. The written agreement between the a $2 million grant program that eight funded projects represented gives L.A. residents a unique more than 40 community groups person creating the trust and the Congressman Lieu announces opportunity to reimagine public — including Neighborhood person creating the trust and the spaces in their own neighbor- Councils, business improvement person named to manage the Veterans Administration grants hoods. The Great Streets districts, and community-based assets of the trust (typically your- Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D- “We can’t end Veteran homeless- Challenge, now in its second organizations. self during your lifetime). The Los Angeles) last week announced ness in the United States without year, empowers Angelenos to The 2016 Great Streets that seven organizations serving ending it in Los Angeles county,” transform streets and urban corri- Challenge builds on a series of revocable trust will also name Los Angeles city and county Lieu said. “This latest round of VA dors across Los Angeles into successful neighborhood the person and/or financial insti- received more than $13 million in grants to seven organizations in vibrant, walkable spaces that enhancement programs launched tution who would handle your grants from the U.S. Department of L.A. county is a strong step for- reflect the unique character of in recent months by Mayor assets in the event of your dis- Veterans Affairs to fund programs ward in our collective mission to their communities. Garcetti’s Great Streets Initiative. ability and their distribution in to help end veteran homelessness. ensure that no man or woman who Angelenos can now apply for In August, Mayor Garcetti The grants will fund support pro- has served the United States in uni- Great Streets Challenge funding announced Great Streets Great the event of your death. grams for veterans facing home- form has to fight for a roof over to complete an improvement pro- Business — a program that offers A revocable trust may be amend- lessness in Los Angeles county their heads when their tour of duty ject along any street or corridor businesses located along Great ed or revoked by you at any time through organizations such as is complete. I look forward to in L.A. The City will award up to Streets corridors access to a $4 People Assisting the Homeless working with these seven organiza- $13,000 to each winning appli- million loan fund, and one-on- during your life, as long as you (PATH), the Salvation Army, and tions to honor and care for our cant for community outreach, one guidance to help them meet are competent. The terms of more. community of Veteran heroes.” project implementation, and six difficult challenges. your trust become irrevocable to 12 months of technical assis- Applications for the Great (not subject to change) after your tance. Mayor Garcetti has set Streets Challenge are available death. Because a revocable trust aside $2 million in total funding through Nov. 20 for the program this year, a $1.8 at LAGreatStreets.org/2016- contains provisions which direct U.S. Senate passes Feinstein, million increase over 2015. challenge. Winning applicants the distribution of your assets on Last year’s Great Streets will be selected based on the or after your death, the trust acts Challenge funded eight commu- strength of their community out- as a “will substitute”. Boxer West L.A. VA leasing bill nity projects with a total of reach strategy, and the project’s The U.S. Senate on Monday year effort to transform the West $180,000 dollars in City funds. alignment with the City’s health, In so acting as a “will substi- unanimously approved legisla- L.A. VA into a nationwide Ninety-four individuals and mobility, and economic develop- tute”, the use of a revocable trust tion to restore the Department leader for veterans’ services. organizations participated in the ment goals. of Veterans Affairs’ leasing “When I first started working can, if implemented properly, authority at the West Los on this issue in April 2007, the eliminate the need for the pro- Angeles Campus, the Veterans West L.A. VA was not living up bate of your assets held in the Care Agreement and West Los to its obligation to serve veter- name of your trust, thus avoiding Angeles Leasing Act, sending it ans. Since then, we have additional legal and probate fees to the president’s desk. worked through issue after Board calls for examination Senators Dianne Feinstein issue, and thanks to the leader- and perhaps, unnecessary delays and Barbara Boxer (both D-CA) ship of Secretary Bob of child safety approach in the administration and distri- introduced the bill in the Senate, McDonald, we’re on the right The Los Angeles County Board weaknesses, while exploring possi- bution of your estate. and Representative Ted Lieu track,” she said. “Over the past of Supervisors approved a motion ble enhancements and alternatives (D-Los Angeles) introduced it two years, the VA has developed on Sept. 20 co-authored by to further support risk assessment Kramer Law in the House of Representatives. an ambitious Master Plan for Supervisors Michael D. for at-risk children,” Antonovich Leasing authority will allow the campus that would use pub- Antonovich and Mark Ridley- said. “Through these efforts, we Group the department to partner with lic-private partnerships to add Thomas that directs the county’s anticipate continued improvements Stephen W. Kramer nonprofits to build housing for 1,200 additional units of hous- Office of Child Protection to report to child protection.” 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 homeless veterans and expand ing for homeless veterans and a on the use of the Structured The SDM tool, an evidenced Los Angeles, CA 90036 veterans’ services more quickly wide range of educational, Decision Making (SDM) tool by and research based system, is used and efficiently than it otherwise health care and recreational ser- the Department of Children and by the Department of Children and (323)964-7100 would be able to. vices. The passage of this bill Family Services. Family Services and other child a participating member of Feinstein said the vote was an allows these critical projects to “This motion will provide an protection agencies throughout the AARP Union important milestone in the 10- move forward.” overview of the use of the SDM nation. It helps staff assess the safe- Courtesy Privilege tool, including its strengths and ty and well-being of children. Extended Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 September 22, 2016 10 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Project Angel Food SupervisorThe Council for Watershed honored for environmental work Health (CWH) hosted its 20th anniversary “Healthy Watersheds recognizes benefactors for Healthy Communities” event on Sept. 17 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s gardens. CWH honored Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, with the Dorothy Green Award. The Water Foundation was recognized for its work for Innovation in Sustainable Water Strategies; and Irma Muñoz, founder and CEO of Mujeres de la Tierra, was honored for her leader- ship in community engagement and advocacy. For two decades, the nonprofit CWH has worked with state and local partners to improve rivers, photo by Sam Johnson streams and habitats through sci- Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl received the Dorothy Green ence-based research, integrated Award. She was joined by CWH board president Michael Drennan (left) watershed planning and stakehold- and special guest Joshua Green. er engagement. Kuehl was recognized for her environmental leadership as a for- and advance initiatives on water the Santa Monica mountains and mer state legislator and current quality, conservation and the coast. L.A. County Supervisor. Kuehl has development of local water sup- For information, visit helped preserve natural resources plies. She has also helped protect www.watershedhealth.org.

Metro outlines details about Purple Line project The Los Angeles County to begin in January and take 18 Metro will continue community Metropolitan Transportation weekends. Similar to the work near outreach efforts, including creating Authority (Metro) held a commu- La Brea Avenue, the Fairfax deck- detour map brochures; radio, nity meeting on the Purple Line ing will occur in three phases and newspaper and online advertising; Extension construction project on require vehicle and bus detours. presentations; and coordination photo courtesy of Getty Images for Project Angel Food Sept. 15 at the Cathedral Chapel The detours are currently being with public safety agencies, Project Angel Food held its 26th annual Angel Awards Gala on School Auditorium reviewed by the Los Angeles schools, elected officials and local Sept. 17 and honored actress Lisa Rinna; Councilman Mitch The design and construction Department of Transportation. residents and businesses. O’Farrell, 13th District; and attorney Joe Mannis. O’Farell is pictured contractor, Skanska Traylor Shea, For further information on Metro’s next Purple Line with actress Pauley Perrette, of “NCIS,” who presented awards at the provided updates on work at La Fairfax decking including sched- Extension, Section 1 community gala. Brea and Fairfax Avenue, and La ule, phases of work activities and meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. Project Angel Food has provided more than 10 million free meals Cienega Boulevard, where subway detours, visit www.media.me- 3 at Temple Beth-Am, 1039 S. La to people living with critical illnesses including HIV/AIDS, cancer, stations will be located. The con- tro.net. Questions and comments Cienega Blvd. For information, kidney failure, congestive heart failure and diabetes. For information, tractor also discussed decking near are encouraged by emailing pur- visit www.metro.net/projects/west- visit www.angelfood.org. Fairfax Avenue, which is expected [email protected]. side. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 September 22, 2016 12 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Councilman praises CBS GarcettiMayor Eric Garcetti names this week Wesson, petroleum 10th District, issued administrator a mental issues that are raised by fos- announced the selection of Uduak- motion in February to hire a full- sil fuel extraction – but no one has Joe Ntuk as Petroleum time Petroleum Administrator to held the job since the 1980s. for daytime TV excellence Administrator for Los Angeles, fill- ensure that oil and gas production in Garcetti and the city council ing a vacancy for the office that the city is conducted in the “safest promised to fill that position earlier focuses on fossil fuel extraction. manner possible.” this year. “Nothing is more important to me Ntuk was is a petrochemical engi- Ntuk’s duties include assisting than the health and safety of every- neer and associate for the city of Angelenos impacted by fossil fuel one who lives, works and plays in Long Beach, according to a release operations in their neighborhoods; Los Angeles – and they deserve the from the mayor’s office. Ntuk previ- advising the mayor and city leaders peace of mind of having a dedicated ously worked in several petroleum on issues related to oil and gas expert focused on the challenges engineering positions at Chevron. drilling; and tracking and reporting raised by the drilling and storage of City codes call for a full-time on fossil fuel extraction and trans- fossil fuels,” Garcetti said. position responsible for coordinat- portation with the city. City Council President Herb ing the many technical and environ- Ntuk’s expected start date is Oct. 3.

DeputyThe city of West of Hollywood the Year and announcedStation tours, children’s at activities sheriffsAward will open be presented house at 2 p.m. personnel from the West and food will be offered, and sher- Free parking is available at 625 photo courtesy of the 5th District Council Office Hollywood Sheriff’s Station invite iff’s and fire department vehicles N. San Vicente Blvd. The West Los Angeles City Councilmember Koretz, 5th District, honored the public to an open house and will on display. The Lt. James Hollywood Sheriff’s Station is CBS Television’s daytime programming during a ceremony on Sept. public safety awards presentation Farrell Deputy of the Year Award, located at 780 N. San Vicente Blvd. 20 at Los Angeles City Hall. CBS Television was recognized for 30 on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to Firefighter of the Year Award and For information, call (323)848- years of being rated number one in daytime television ratings. Many 3 p.m. at the sheriff’s station. Community Member Public Safety 6414, or email [email protected]. of CBS’ daytime shows are produced at CBS Television City, at the corner of Fairfax Avenue and Beverly Boulevard. Pictured from left are actress Heather Tom, from “The Bold and the Beautiful”; actress Melody Thomas Scott, from “The Young and the Restless”; Koretz; actor Don Diamont, of “The Bold and the Beautiful”; Angelica McDaniel, executive vice president of daytime programs for CBS Entertainment; Lee Phillip Bell, co-creator of “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”; Jacqueline Wickert, vice president of daytime programs for the CBS Entertainment; Drew Carey, host of “The Price Is Right”; actor Kristoff St. John, of “The Young and the Restless”; and Ray Paolantonio, director of daytime programming for CBS Corporation. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 September 22, 2016

Celebrities channel The Bard to ‘Heat’ is intense at Academy special screening The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently held a support charitable programs sold-out screening of Michael Mann’s 1995 classic film “Heat” on Sept. 7 at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The film recently underwent a 4K DCP restoration by Mann and Stefan Sonnenfeld, of Company 3. After the screening, an all-star cast including Oscar winners Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Mann discussed how they made the clas- sic movie. Oscar nominee Christopher Nolan moderated the forum. Pictured are Mann (left), De Niro, Pacino and Nolan. Mann, a four-time Oscar nomi- nee, based the movie on his friend, Chicago detective Charlie photo by Todd Wawrychuk/©A.M.P.A.S. Adamson. Actors Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight and Danny Producer and director Michael Mann (left) came together with actors photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging Trejo are also featured in the film, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino for a discussion about the 1995 film Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks hosted The Shakespeare Center of Los as well Diane Venora, who portrays “Heat.” Oscar nominee Christopher Nolan (right) moderated the forum. Angeles’ (SCLA) 26th annual Simply Shakespeare benefit on Sept. Pacino’s wife in the movie; Amy 19 at the Freud Playhouse on the UCLA Campus. The evening of Brenneman, who stars as De Niro’s Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Arnon Milkman and Pieter Jan impromptu Shakespeare and music featured a Motown soundtrack girlfriend; Ashley Judd, who stars as Part II” before being reunited in Brugge; director of photography provided by Smokey Robinson and a star-studded cast in a condensed Kilmer’s character’s wife, and a “Heat,” which is set in Los Angeles. Dante Spinet; production designer version of “Much Ado About Nothing.” The cast included Hanks, young Natalie Portman, who Other cast and crew members Neil Spisak and others. For infor- Robinson, Christina Applegate, Martin Short, Patrick Warburton, appeared as Pacino’s step-daughter. joined the special guests for the dis- mation, visit www.oscars.org. Finn Wittrock, Hamish Linklater, Jon Tenney, Phillipa Soo, John Pacino and De Niro previously cussion. The crew included produc- Lavelle, Kimberly Scott, Glynn Turman, Michaela Watkins, Fred worked together in 1974 on Francis er Art Linson; executive producers -Jill Weinlein Melamed, Brett Dalton, Nick Few and Baron Vaugh. Pictured are Hanks, Robinson and SCLA founding artistic director Ben Donenberg. The evening also included a pre-show wine reception and a post- performance reception with the cast. All proceeds support SCLA’s The Wallis launches special ticket packages programs for chronically unemployed veterans and urban youth. For The Wallis Annenberg Center for a post-show gathering with Wallis new generation cabaret. AfterParty information, visit www.ShakespeareCenter.org. the Arts has announced the launch artists. tickets will be released seven days of AfterParty @ The Wallis, a new The AfterParty program will be prior to each performance on the ticket access and post-show party available for select performances TodayTix app. Theatergoers can program created to introduce new throughout the season, beginning download the app in the App Store audiences to the Wallis’ 2016-2017 with Thursday performances of or Google Play Store to purchase The Petersen Museum presents programming. AfterParty @ The For the Record: Scorsese, a unique, tickets within one week of each Wallis ticket packages, sold exclu- genre-bending form of live enter- AfterParty performance. Time Out sively through TodayTix, are $30 tainment turning the soundtracks Los Angeles is the official media Forza Horizon 3 launch party and include a theater ticket, a com- of iconic filmmaker Martin sponsor of AfterParty @ The The Petersen Automotive vehicles including Block’s plimentary beverage and access to Scorsese into a thrilling immersive, Wallis. Museum will host a launch party Gymkhana 9 Ford Focus RS and for the next installment of the Forza the Ford Performance F-150 Raptor Horizon video game franchise – racing truck will be on display at Forza Horizon 3 – on Saturday, the Forza festival. An exclusive Sept. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. preview of Forza Horizon 3 will be Race car driver Ken Block, who presented. The event will be Musicians unite Models to walk the runway is featured in the game, will greet streamed on Twitch.Tv. fans at the event. There will also be “We’ve been so fortunate to part- simulators, music by DJ Flow and ner with Microsoft and the folks to combat gun Peanut Butter Wolf, and food by from Turn 10 Studios in creating at Original Farmers Market Drago. The event is free to the first the amazing Forza Motorsport violence 500 people who RSVP by visiting Experience at the Petersen. From New York to California www.Petersen.org. They’ve been incredible to work and Alaska to Texas, musicians The launch party is on the top of with and hosting this event is a nat- across the country are banding the Petersen Museum’s parking ural given our mutual successes together for The Concert Across structure and follows the museum’s with our shared audiences,” said America to End Gun Violence on monthly “Breakfast Club Cruise- Adam Langsbard, chief marketing Sunday, Sept. 25. Don Felder In,” which runs from 8 to 10 a.m. officer for the Petersen Automotive (Formerly of The Eagles), Sam and is open to local car clubs and Museum. “The icing on the cake is Harris of X Ambassadors, the public. Numerous having Ken Block and some amaz- Sebastian Kole, Ryan Cabrera, The Lamborghinis from O’Gara ing vehicles from Ford Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills will be on display, Performance here as well.” and Special Guest to be announced including an Aventador Roadster, The Petersen Automotive will headline the concert at The multiple Huracans and a Gallardo Museum is located at 6060 Standard, Downtown LA. Ed LP560-4. Wilshire Blvd. For information, Begley, Jr. will be one of the Additionally, Ford Performance visit www.Petersen.org. celebrities lending their support. Other artists performing nation- ally are Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Peter Yarrow, Jeffrey Gaines, Alternate Routes and many more. LACO opens Kahane’s final In Los Angeles, the concert is being planned by a coalition of season with masterpieces activists including Women Against The Los Angeles Chamber is retiring 40 years after making his Gun Violence, The Brady photo courtesy of Gennadiy Kotlyarchuk Photography Orchestra (LACO) opens its 2016- first appearance with LACO under Campaign, the Violence Prevention Metropolitan Fashion Week kicks off its third annual costume 17 season on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Sir Neville Marriner. Coalition, Temple Isaiah Gun designer’s competition on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. on the 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre in A “Concert Prelude” discussion Legislation Advocacy Committee, Farmers Market Plaza. Glendale, and Sunday, Sept. 25 at 7 will be held one hour before the and many faith organizations, as Visitors can watch up-and-coming designers present costumes and p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Hall. show and is free for ticket holders. well as survivors of the 1999 fashion creations made out of candy. The runway show and compe- Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, Following the concert, audiences Jewish Community Center shoot- tition is sponsored by Dylan’s Candy Bar. Participants can choose who is stepping down at the end of are invited to join LACO musi- ing. who wins the top prize. The top three winners will participate in the the season, will conduct the orches- cians at an after-party. Over 150 concerts will be taking Metropolitan Fashion Week Closing Gala & Fashion Awards on tra in a performance of classical Tickets start at $27. The Alex place nationwide on Sept. 25 in Saturday, Oct. 1 at Warner Bros. Studios. masterpieces by Beethoven, Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand cities including New York, Los The opening ceremony will also feature fashion Designer Carl Mozart and Bach, as well as a piece Blvd., Glendale; Royce Hall is Angeles, Washington DC, Andrade and a body paint parade by Livier. The free event is open to by Tigran Mansurian. located at 340 Royce Drive on the Chicago, Nashville, Minneapolis, the public. The Original Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third The concert also marks LACO UCLA campus. For tickets and Boston, Austin and more. St. For information, visit www.MetropolitanFashionWeek.net and principal viola Roland Kato’s final information, call (213)622-7001, Forinformationa nd ticekts, visit www.farmersmarketla.com. performance with the orchestra. He or visit www.laco.org. www.wagv.org. 14 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press RESTAURANT NEWS By Jill Weinlein cheese on crusted pizza and sugar- tion on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. on the cheese building contest at 7 p.m. powdered zeppole. Sip cold glasses Galbani Cheese main stage. The benefits Christ the King Church, of sangria while listening to opera, event also includes a gravy-sauce Midnight Mission, the LAPD Sept. 25. Celebrate Italian culture jazz and big band music. The fami- cooking competition open to chefs Police Activities League, Uncle with music, food, wine, dancing Feast of ly-friendly festival has a free chil- of all levels. Monsignors Montoya Frank Helping Hand Foundation and games, and enjoy the savory dren’s corner, petting zoo and pony and Cacciapuoti will preside over a and Be the Match Registry. A blood aromas of Italian sausage, peppers San Gennaro rides, as well as bocce ball, bingo Mass and procession of St. drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 he annual Feast of San Gennaro and meatballs simmering in home- and other games. Chef Marco will Gennaro on Hollywood Boulevard p.m. on Sept. 27. The festival will returns to Hollywood from made sauce. 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The lightly blackened avocado rest- Enchanting dining at ed on massaged kale leaves dressed with a simple oil, herbs, salt and pepper to highlight, rather than Kali on Melrose overpower, the garden flavors. Next warm and buttery mini The last time I enjoyed a meal loaves of Parker House style bread prepared by Executive Chef Kevin with dabs of rosemary butter Meehan was five years ago at Cafe arrived, complementing a salad of Pinot. He told me his best teacher asparagus tips, surrounded by mus- was his mother and fondly remi- tard greens and topped with a runny nisced about watching her whisk, duck egg. This cold salad also had a stir and dice in the kitchen. Later in sprinkling of duck cracklings for a life, Meehan worked at hint of fatty richness. This was not L’Orangerie and befriended wine By Jill Weinlein my favorite dish of the evening, but aficionado, Drew Langley. The two the decorative micro flower petals later worked together at Bastide were a nice touch. and Citrine, before Meehan joined The five course prix fixe My favorite dish was the smooth Joachim Splichal’s team at Patina Cavatelli pasta shells colored green and later at Cafe Pinot. Meehan and included an amuse of from being cooked with arugula. Langley stayed in touch over the mussels and uni; The dish is crowned with more fried arugula leaves along the outer years and discussed opening a yellowtail hamachi with restaurant together. In January edge of the plate. The sauce is light 2016, they opened Kali on Melrose. melon, cucumber and made with Meyer lemon, Kali is minimalistic with and cilantro; creme fraiche and ground pepper- Scandinavian décor of stone floor- corns. It’s a must-try. ing and butcher block style tables black garlic risotto; For entreées we chose a black with blonde wooden chairs. A large slices of duck breast and cod on a bed of sweet corn purée glass window slides open to allow gelato for dessert. with minced fig. It was a small in fresh evening air. The long piece of fish, more suited for a padded banquette is wrapped in multi-course tasting menu than an a photo by Jill Weinlein la carte item. The duck breast was light, metallic gold fabric that is course prix fixe included an amuse All of the dishes at Kali are plated on colorful dishwear, including the heartier with three large, thick simple, yet pleasing to sight and of mussels and uni; yellowtail dessert of sugared donut holes, berries and cream. touch. Near our table and the full hamachi with melon, cucumber and slices of meat topped with bubbly bar, a glass wall exposes Langley’s cilantro; a bowl of black garlic carrot foam served with simmered collection of his favorite wines. risotto made with barley; thick carrots that reminded me of vegeta- farmers. sauvignon blanc, known as “sweet- Our server Brandon greeted us slices of duck breast and gelato for bles in a stew. Pickled carrots on For dessert we opted for gelato. ie,” from Fiddlehead Cellars; a with the cocktail and wine list. dessert. Chef Meehan requests that top offered a zesty crunch. The This is not your ordinary creamy Reisling Eiswein; and a ruby or Brandon described the cocktail couples order the tasting menu foam was sweet and a pleasant fla- treat but rather a white meringue tawny port. New Pad Thai as a creative mix of together, instead of one ordering vor profile, different from most gelato scoop on a plate. Our server, There is nothing fussy about St. George green chile vodka, Aqua the prix fixe and the other ordering duck dishes served with a stone with a cheese grater in one hand Kali. In Urban Dictionary, the defi- Perfecta, lime and coconut ice that a la carte. fruit sauce. and a solid candled egg yolk in the nition of Kali is the goddess of tastes similar to pad Thai, the dish. We decided to order a la carte Each dish was presented on an other, shaved the 10-day salted egg power, beauty and art. That is a Since Langley is known for his plates starting with a visually pleas- array of beautiful colored plates over the gelato. Did I love it? It was good description of the intriguing wine, we opted to order two differ- ing charred avocado vegetarian that ranged from burnt orange, different. dishes and wine that Meehan and ent types by the glass, the summer salad. Noticeable were the brilliant robin egg blue, taupe and sapphire We also ordered a decorative Langley are offering at this dream favorite Rose of Mourvedre from green color, the sprinkling of ash blue. plate of buttermilk donut holes of a restaurant. $$$ Lunch service Liquid Farm in Happy Canyon, and around the plate and shaved heir- The menu asserts that 90 percent rolled in sugar resting on swirls of is from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday a Riesling from the special Kali loom carrots in bright oranges and of the food is organic and sustain- Chantilly cream and raspberries. through Friday. Dinner Service is Summer of Riesling wine list. purples with a yellow core. I able. The seafood dishes come For an after dinner digestive available Monday through Sunday Atop the bill of fare is the tasting enjoyed the pistachios that dotted from waters near Santa Barbara and Langley offered Channing starting at 6 p.m. 5722 Melrose menu. The night we dined, the five the plate for a crunch of texture. all produce is fresh from local Daughters muscat, a late harvest Ave. (323)871-4160.

tents, entertainment and special vendors. The event runs from 6 to Sunday supper at The Longines Masters French onion burger 11 p.m. on Sept. 23; noon to 11 p.m. FromRestaurant page 14 News he Stand recently added a new on Sept. 24; and noon to 8 p.m. on The Guild of Los Angeles fall French onion soup burger be held across the street from the Sept. 25. Adult tickets are $15 he Guild in West Hollywood is he Longines Masters of Los served with a side of onion soup for Hollywood and Highland shopping online, $20 at the door. Three-day T offering its Sunday Supper Angeles event is in Long Beach dipping. The unique burger comes complex. General admission is $5; passes are $35. 200 Portofino Way, Series beginning Sept. 25. Start this year from Thursday, Sept. 29 on a double parmesan crusted bun free for children under 12. 1651 N. just north of the Redondo Beach T T with a seasonal salad before a through Sunday, Oct. 2. The event with melted gruyere cheese, red Highland Ave. www.feastofla.com. Pier. (714)442-3874, www.lobster- hearty entrée and specialty dessert, features many of the world’s leading wine braised onions and crispy festival.com. served with a bottle of wine. The horse riders including 2016 onion strings for $10. The French main course is rack of lamb with American Olympic silver medalists onion soup burger is available at all Eat. Live. Greek. pomme purée and pomegranate jus Lucy Davis and Kent Farrington. Stand locations. 2000 Avenue of the njoy Greek cuisine, music and A taste of L.A. Prime with seasonal vegetables. On Oct. Spectators can watch jumping com- Stars, Century City. (310)785-0400. 2, one-pound prime rib eye steaks dancing at the annual Pasadena ttend a cooking class at The petitions and enjoy dishes from a with yucca fries and chimichurri Greek Fest running Sept. 23 Westin Bonaventure on custom-designed menu by two-star E sauce will be served. Owner and through Sept. 25 at Saint Anthony Saturday, Sept. 24 in which partici- Michelin chef Yves Mattagne. A wine director Diego Leporine pairs Birthday dining Greek Orthodox Church. The festi- pants will prepare a three-course French singer and songwriter Jain special wines with each Sunday val runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sept. lunch with executive chefs Andreas will perform. Visitors can also enjoy Supper dinner. The wine list fea- art presented by the Long Beach destination 23, and noon to 10 p.m. on Sept 24 Nieto and Joseph Mills, and execu- OKU on Sunset, IDG’s newest and Sept. 25. The Olympians will tive sous chef Raymond Nicasio. tures small, hard-to-find boutique Museum of Art, shopping in the varieties from around the world. Prestige Village, a star-studded concept in West Hollywood, perform music, and hourly Greek The menu starts with an amuse of recently launched birthday pack- dancing lessons will be offered. lobster bisque with butter poached Leporine’s cellar includes garnacha opening gala and a children’s corner. R blanca, albariño and moscatel de 300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562)513-2226. ages for group dining at teppanyaki Greek and domestic beers are avail- Maine lobster and sherry crème tables. The teppan birthday celebra- able in two party tents, and there fraiche, followed by salads of little Alejandría from Catalonia, Spain, as well as a selection from Napa. tions are available for groups of four will be a full bar with Greek wine gem leaves topped with Point or more and include a complimenta- and spirits. Sports fans can watch Reyes bleu cheese, house smoked Dinner for two, including a bottle of wine is $60 every Sunday from 5 Newport Beach ry bottle of Pommery champagne. games on multiple big screen tele- bacon, shaved radish, Toy Box They can be reserved any time dur- visions, and children can enjoy a tomatoes and buttermilk farm to 11 p.m. 8741 W. Sunset Blvd. Wine & Food (424)279-9601. ing the month of the special guest’s kids zone with games. Adult admis- dressing. The chefs will teach Festival birthday. 9201 Sunset Blvd. sion is $4; free for children under guests how to prepare beef filet (310)278-2060. 12. Register early online and use medallions au poivre for an entrée. rom Thursday, Sept. 29 through the promotional code EARLYPAY Vegetable dishes include wild Descanso Gardens Sunday, Oct. 2, ABC’s “The to receive $2 off tickets. 778 S. mushrooms ragout with white truf- FTaste” judge and “Top Chef” final- Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena. fles, jumbo green asparagus and dinner ist Brian Malarkey joins the Roald Dahl Month (626)449-6843, www.pasadena- sweet creamed corn off the cob. ine under that stars on Descanso Newport Beach Wine & Food n celebration of Roald Dahl greekfest.org. Wine will be served with the lunch, Gardens’ courtyard on Festival cooking demo lineup. The Month in September, Knuckle & and guests can finish with a trio of DThursday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. festival features three new off-site IClaw will serve a specialty sand- desserts including chocolate royal- during a Patina four-course dinner events at Newport Beach restau- wich in honor of the author. As an Redondo Beach tine crunch, banana crème brûlée paired with pinot noir. The menu rants on Thursday and Friday, as homage to her late grandfather and and house churned ice cream. The includes endive and quail egg, melon well as four new VIP experiences. his beloved book, “The Twits,” Lobster Festival class costs $65 per person and and prosciutto, and stuffed baby Ten celebrity chefs, six master som- Knuckle & Claw co-owner Chloe begins at 1 p.m. It is limited to 30 meliers and 42 Orange County he 21st annual Redondo Beach quail. The special wine dinner ends Dahl has created the Mrs. Twits participants 21 and older. 404 S. on a sweet note with an autumn pear restaurants with over 250 different Knuckle Roll – a grilled cheese Lobster Festival runs Friday, Figueroa St. RSVP to Claudia wines will participate. 100 Civic Sept. 23 through Sunday Sept. 25 at and almond custard. The dinner is sandwich layered with spaghetti. T Lambaren by emailing $75 per person and reservations are Center Drive, Newport Beach. 3112 Sunset Blvd., (323)407-6142; the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Claudia.Lambaren@westin- (888)511-FEST, www.new- Beach. The festival includes food required. 1418 Descanso Drive, La 2715 Main St., Santa Monica. bonaventure.com. Cañada Flintridge. (818)949-4200. portwineandfood.com. (310)399-9939. 16 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 6200 theft in the 6500 block of block of Orange. Sept. 16 Hollywood at 6 p.m. OLICE LOTTER Sept. 16 P B At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1200 committed a petty theft near the At 2:20 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Laurel. corner of Third and Gardner. assaulted a victim near the corner The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the of Las Palmas and Santa Monica. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a Sept. 2 and Sept. 18. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- victim in the 9200 block of Sunset vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los at 2:50 a.m. Wilcox and Franklin at 6:40 p.m. cle parked in the 1200 block of N. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Highland at 3 a.m. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. committed a petty theft in the 600 stole a vehicle parked in the 1800 At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Almont. block of N. La Brea. committed a petty theft in the 100 block of S. Highland. mitted a burglary in the 400 block An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly Hills of N. Oakhurst. The suspect was Sept. 17 vehicle parked in the 300 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Police Department approximately 5-feet-9-inches tall. S. Detroit at 10 p.m. The loss was estimated at $200. At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Fountain assaulted a victim in the 8800 and Highland at 8:25 a.m. Sept. 2 block of Santa Monica. Sept. 14 Sept. 11 At 1:31 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6300 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a robbed a victim in the 1200 block block of W. Third. burglary in the 400 block of N. burglary in the 100 block of N. victim in the 600 block of of N. Las Palmas. Roxbury Drive. The loss was esti- Clark. The loss was estimated at Robertson at 2:30 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- mated at $1,100. $120. At 8:05 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 1700 block of Sept. 4 assaulted a victim during a domes- burglary in the 100 block of S. Wilcox at 5 p.m. West Hollywood tic violence incident in the 900 Norton at 3:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of Genesee. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 100 block of S. Sheriff’s Station At noon, an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner Bedford. The loss was estimated Sept. 18 committed a petty theft in the 8900 of Santa Monica and Wilton. at $1,383. Sept. 12 block of Beverly. At 3:05 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:05 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim during a domes- An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 4300 block of committed a petty theft in the 8600 Sept. 5 tic violence incident in the 9200 vehicle parked in the 6100 block of Wilshire at 8 p.m. block of Melrose. block of Sunset. Romaine at 3 p.m. An unknown male suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 9300 An unknown suspect committed a At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. The sus- burglary in the 1300 block of Los Angeles Police committed a petty theft in the 600 4300 block of Wilshire. pect was approximately 24 years Sweetzer at 8:45 a.m. block of S. La Brea. old, 5-feet-7-inches tall and 260 Department Sept. 17 pounds. At 8:54 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 8400 Sept. 12 petty theft near the corner of At 5:05 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- block of Melrose. Melrose and Fairfax at 3:45 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner mitted a grand theft in the 400 At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect of Hollywood and Las Palmas. block of Rodeo Drive. The suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a robbed a victim near the corner of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect was approximately 5-feet-6-inches victim in the 8600 block of Sunset Melrose and Wilton. assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a tall and 180 pounds. The loss was at 12:30 p.m. of Hollywood and Highland. petty theft near the corner of estimated at $1,295. An attempted vehicle burglary was Western and Eighth at 5 a.m. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect reported in the 4500 block of W. An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 6 stole a vehicle parked in the 800 Fourth at 3:35 a.m. petty theft in the 1700 block of At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Larrabee. Hudson at 11 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 5900 An unknown suspect committed a At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. burglary in the 200 block of S. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a burglary in the At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Clark. The loss was estimated at cle parked in the 8200 block of 600 block of Lillian Way. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- $3,000. Willoughby at 7 p.m. 400 block of N. Van Ness. cle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Santa Monica and Saint Andrews An unknown female suspect com- At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 700 block of Vine at 7 a.m. mitted a grand theft in the 300 burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 15 block of N. Canon Drive. The loss 7700 block of Hampton. At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:45 a.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at $1,565. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim during a domes- committed a petty theft near the An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 7600 tic violence incident near the cor- corner of Selma and Cherokee. Sept. 7 petty theft in the 1300 block of block of Hollywood. ner of Vista Del Mar and Yucca. Crescent Heights at 10:23 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 6100 block of W. mitted a burglary in the 100 block Sept. 13 vehicle parked in the 200 block of burglary in the 300 block of S. Sunset at 7:47 a.m. of San Vicente. The suspect was N. Rossmore at 7 p.m. Muirfield at 7 a.m. approximately 5-feet-10-inches tall At 9:12 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect and 170 pounds. The loss was burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near estimated at $955. 1000 block of Havenhurst. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft near the the corner of Afton Place and El 1700 block of N. Highland. corner of Detroit and Wilshire. Centro. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 400 block of N. petty theft in the 7300 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Roxbury Drive. The loss was esti- Santa Monica at 11:47 a.m. petty theft in the 8400 block of petty theft in the 600 block of S. petty theft in the 6900 block of mated at $1,000. Melrose at 8:54 p.m. Western at 10 a.m. Hollywood at 12:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:15 a.m., an unknown sus- At 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 100 block of N. 8800 block of Beverly. burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a petty theft in the committed a petty theft near the Arnaz. No further information was 6000 block of Carlton Way. 5200 block of Melrose. corner of Third and Edinburgh. provided. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7900 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A burglary was reported in the 300 Fountain at 7:20 p.m. petty theft in the 1500 block of victim in the 5400 block of Sierra tim near the corner of Santa block of S. Rexford Drive. The loss Schrader at 11:05 p.m. Vista at 1 p.m. Monica and Western at 2:20 p.m. was estimated at $1,020. Sept. 14 At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in pect burglarized a vehicle parked burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6200 At noon, an unknown suspect in the 1900 block of Whitley. the 1100 block of Tower Road. committed a petty theft in the 8900 5700 block of San Vicente. block of Hollywood. block of Beverly. An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 13 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- burglary in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 6600 block of tim in the 7000 block of Sunset at Oakhurst Drive. No further infor- vehicle parked in the 1000 block of At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 6 p.m. 4:45 p.m. mation was provided. Stanley at 2 p.m. robbed a victim near the corner of First and Western. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:47 p.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 8 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8400 committed a burglary in the 6100 committed a petty theft in the 8000 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Beverly. block of W. Sunset. An identity theft was reported in block of W. Sunset. vehicle parked in the 1300 block of the 300 block of N. Maple. Wilcox at 1:40 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 15 vehicle parked near the corner of petty theft in the 7400 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Orange and Sunset at 7 p.m. Melrose at 10 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7000 burglary in the 9900 block of At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. Durant. No further information pro- pect committed a petty theft in the At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:40 p.m., an unknown sus- vided. 8000 block of Sunset. committed a burglary in the 1900 pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Cahuenga. 3700 block of Wilshire. petty theft in the 5500 block of An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Wilshire at 2:15 p.m. the 8300 block of Wilshire. tim in the 7800 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 18 Monica at 1:56 p.m. burglary in the 400 block of S. At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Lucerne at 7:30 p.m. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 9 committed a petty theft near the At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of corner of Third and La Jolla. An unknown male suspect com- committed a petty theft in the 8900 At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood and Vine. 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ties and uniform services provider. “We have these start teams in metro areas designed to bring multiple Volunteers get their hands dirty for lines of our business together for a charity event.” The City Year volunteers, who the kids at Ramona Elementary operated the event, provide person-  
   jects per year, often at community alized services to students at Los centers, but we love coming to Angeles high schools with high On Sept. 20, more than 150 vol- schools like this.” dropout rates, as well as the ele- unteers from three organizations Ramona Elementary is one of 19 mentary schools that feed those gathered at Ramona Elementary schools in the Promised Zone high schools. School to celebrate Building Initiative, which is President Barak “City Year started in Boston but Community Day and host a Obama’s signature education and L.A. is now our biggest center of healthy-eating workshop, paint anti-poverty program to transform operations,” said Mary Jane murals and beautify the school. schools and communities into Stevenson, executive director of Aramark partnered with City vibrant centers of opportunity and City Year L.A. “We work at 28 Year and the Youth Policy Institute excellence. The project’s center- schools here, and aside from daily piece is a public-private partnership tutoring and mentoring we proba- (YPI) to coordinate the all-day photo by Brent Giannotta event. City Year volunteers select- that funds “cradle-to-college-and- bly do 30 service days a year, which ed Ramona Elementary, located at career-support” programs that is a great way to introduce schools Volunteers from Aramark repaint the playground at Ramona Elementary 1133 N. Mariposa Ave., where they include childhood development, to our organization.” School. have for years provided tutoring technology initiatives, college prep After a morning ice breaker and services, job training and family and career development. an address by Ramona principal resources. “City Year and YPI chose the Guillermo George, the volunteers of prominent colleges in the of these service events,” said “These days are great because school and prepared today’s pro- split into teams that assembled school’s hallways. McGee. “It’s great, we paint, we students and teachers can see a tan- jects. We just supplied the man- healthy snack packages for stu- One Aramark employee, Brad build, we fix up schools, we collect gible, physical transformation at the power,” said Brad Drummond, dents, built planter benches, McGee, drove up from San Diego donations. It’s a great way for us to school,” said Dixon Slingerland, director of refreshments and break repainted lines on the outdoor bas- to attend the event. give back to the communities we president and CEO of YPI. “We room services at Aramark’s offices ketball court and stenciled murals “I’ve come to the last four or five work in.” operate at 137 sites all over the city in Burbank. Aramark Corporation and do about six beautification pro- is an American foodservice, facili-

LAUSDThe Los Angelesboard Unified approvessuperintendent’s late August compromise tostart“This to later school starting school year year, School District (LAUSD) board of revise the instructional calendar to phased-in over the next two years, education voted Tuesday to push begin later in August while ending is a tribute to the ability of the back the first day of classes until the semester before winter break,” majority of my colleagues to work later in August, extending summer said board member Dr. Ref collaboratively with each other break. Rodriguez. “It is important that we and our superintendent to best The nation’s second-largest dis- ensure that our district provides serve our L.A. Unified communi- trict, under a compromise plan our high school students with ty,” Schmerelson said. presented by Superintendent meaningful opportunities to Board member Dr. Richard Michelle King, voted 5-2 to grad- recover courses during break peri- Vladovic also supported the ually start school later in August, ods in order to be prepared for col- change. but before Labor Day in lege, career, and life.” “This plan will give us the best September. Board member Scott of all solutions: meet the needs of Classes were approved to begin Schmerelson said the move our parent’s busy schedules, main- on Aug. 22, 2017 and on Aug. 28 addresses instructional needs of tain our ability to perform credit in 2018. Los Angeles high school students, recovery over the winter break, “I have heard from my con- the health and safety of children and keep our schedule as much as stituents and have reviewed the and the summer planning con- possible away from the hottest por- data, and I am supportive of the cerns of parents and families. tions of the year,” Vladovic said.

photo by Brent Giannotta Healthy snacks empower students at Ramona Elementary School in Hollywood. Approximately 140 volunteers lent a hand in preparing the snack bags, repainting and cleaning up the campus. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ..... back to school ..... 19 September 22, 2016

LAUSD designates October as Immaculate Heart joins Malala Fund #YesAllGirls Immaculate Heart Middle School students are supporting GirlsFor the Empowerment first time, the Los García. Month “We are committed partners the #YesAllGirls campaign Angeles Unified School District for student success on the path to sponsored by The Malala Fund (LAUSD) board of education the graduation finish line because as the United Nations General passed a resolution on Tuesday des- we know that every girl can be suc- Assembly held its inaugural ignating October as Girls cessful.” Summit for Refugees and Empowerment Month. As part of Girls Empowerment Migrants this week in New Girls Empowerment Month Month, businesses and firms in the York City. introduces girls in public schools fields of technology, entertainment With 200 world leaders across Los Angeles County to dif- and government will host hundreds gathering at the meeting, ferent career opportunities, espe- of young women for field trips, activist and Nobel Prize win- cially those in schools focusing on office tours and panel conversa- ner Malala Yousafzai called on science, technology, engineering, tions. The trips help highlight the girls throughout the world to and math (STEM). In 2015, women different paths that women can take tweet photos with the hashtag held 25 percent of all STEM occu- to professional success and intro- #YesAllGirls. The photos sub- pations; Latina and Black women duce them to opportunities they mitted to the Malala Fund will held 1 percent and 3 percent of might never otherwise learn about. be on display to remind leaders these jobs, respectively. Early expo- “We support the celebration of of the need for all girls to have photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart sure to STEM content, and building Girls Empowerment Month in 12 years of education, includ- skills like critical analysis and pro- recognition of the female students ing every refugee child. Last year, middle school students, and local partners to provide edu- ject management, are critical to attending LAUSD schools,” said Immaculate Heart students took teachers and parents participated in cation in disadvantaged communi- LAUSD in closing the gender gap board member Dr. George Yousafzai’s call to heart by creat- a “one school, one book” reading ties. in STEM fields and the economy at McKenna. “The creation of pro- ing a giant poster and having the of Yousafzai’s “I Am Malala: The Founded in 1906, Immaculate large. grams like Girls Build LA will pro- entire middle school community Girl Who Stood Up for Education Heart educates young women in “Mothers, sisters, aunts, grand- vide valuable opportunities for girls pose behind it for photographs. and Was Shot by the Taliban.” the 6th through 12th grades. mothers and caregivers across Los in Los Angeles to reach their full Supporting the #YesAllGirls The students also raised $500 by Immaculate Heart is located at Angeles hear what students want to potential.” campaign is the school’s latest selling lollipops called 5515 Franklin Ave. For informa- be when they grow up. Many of LAUSD is the second largest effort to back Yousafzai’s educa- “Malalagrams” for the Malala tion, call (323)461-3651, or visit those dreams require a STEM edu- school district in the country. tional goals for young women. Fund, which works with global www.immaculateheart.org. cation,” said board member Mónica

LAUSD to help students also enrolled in community college The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board of educa- tion directed Superintendent Michelle King to prepare a report on the feasibility of establishing a central fund to cover course materi- al costs for students concurrently enrolled at local community col- leges. Board member Mónica Ratliff presented the resolution, which was co-sponsored by members Scott Schmerelson and Dr. Ref Rodriguez.

“I hope this resolution will help us expand access to community college courses for students across the district.”

LAUSD Board member Mónica Ratliff

Ratliff authored the resolution in response to concerns with the cur- rent system in which school sites are responsible to secure funding for course materials for students dually enrolled at a community col- lege. “I hope this resolution will help us expand access to community col- lege courses for students across the district,” Ratliff said. According to a report from LAUSD, concurrent enrollment has long-term academic benefits for students, such as increasing the likelihood of high school gradua- tion and persistence in postsec- ondary education. “Many of our schools lack the financial resources to fully provide the programs our students need to excel in college, career and life,” Rodriguez said. “I hope that this district can find creative ways to support our schools to help alleviate the concurrent enrollment program costs so that schools can continue to promote a college-going culture.” King is expected to report back to the board in 45 days. 20 September 22, 2016 ..... back to school ..... Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LAUSD supports Walk to School Day,

trafficThe Los Angeles safety Unified initiatives School District (LAUSD) board of education voted unanimously on Tuesday to support two initiatives designed to improve pedestrian and street safety, with the ultimate goal of eliminating all traffic deaths in Los Angeles by 2025. The resolution formalizes the district’s support for Safe Routes to School-Los Angeles, and the photo by Alan Braus city’s long-term Vision Zero Initiative. In addition, the resolution directs information about traffic and pedestrian safety to be includ- Councilman teams with students ed in the district’s parent-student handbook. It also declares Oct. 5 to prepare ‘Meals on Wheels’ as Walk to School Day, an annual L.A. City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and eighth event that promotes healthy activi- graders from Immaculate Conception School, recently visited the St. ties like walking and biking, as Vincent Meals on Wheels Kitchen to help prepare meals. O’Farrell and the students volunteered at St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Kitchen in obser- vance of the National Day of Service on Sept. 12. Approximately 3,000 “I am honored to Mark Reavis and his daughter, Samantha greet the morning drop-off meals a day are prepared, delivered and served to St. Vincent Meals On support this volunteers on the first day of classes in 2015 at Hancock Park Wheels clients, making it the country’s largest, privately funded senior resolution and I Elementary School. nutrition program. For information, visit stvincentmow.org. look forward to neighborhoods.” Dr. Ref Rodriguez. Rodriguez said continuing our The program was launched in he hoped to replicate the program work with all 2011 and focuses on the goal of in other cities within the bound- partners to Vision Zero to eliminate traffic aries of LAUSD. fatalities through education, traffic “I am hopeful that this district’s maintain safe safety enforcement and infrastruc- support of Los Angeles’ Vision crosswalks and ture improvements. Nationwide, Zero and Safe Routes to School traffic fatalities are the No. 1 cause programs will create a culture of neighborhoods.” of death for children, teens and informed citizens, safety-first young adults. mindsets and proactive partner- LAUSD board president “Almost half of fatal and ships between transportation Steve Zimmer severe-injury crashes occur within departments and their community a quarter-mile of a school, and our members,” Rodriguez said. “I co- well as traffic safety. school-age population is the most sponsored this resolution with the “It is important we work togeth- vulnerable,” Dr. McKenna said. optimism that we will facilitate er to promote safe streets and “Improving safety requires the impactful benefits for all other walking in our communities,” said dedication and commitment of all cities within L.A. Unified’s juris- board president Steve Zimmer. “I of us.” diction.” am honored to support this resolu- The resolution was co-spon- Board member Monica Ratliff tion and I look forward to continu- sored by board president Steve said the safety of students and ing our work with all partners to Zimmer, vice president Dr. George families, on and off campus, is a photo by Edwin Folven maintain safe crosswalks and J. McKenna III and board member top priority for LAUSD. Stratford School held a groundbreaking in April for the Melrose campus on Cahuenga Blvd. Stratford School to cut ribbon at new campus on Wednesday Stratford School will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at its new Los Angeles Melrose campus. The new preschool through eighth grade school continues Stratford’s tradition of implementing high academic standards and providing a pas- sionate faculty that encourages curiosity and achievement in students. Stratford offers a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) curriculum that inspires students to become creative problem- solvers, innovators and leaders. The school provides instruction in music, physical education, foreign language and social skills development. Stratford School’s goal is to prepare and mentor students for admission to competitive high schools and colleges. All students are encouraged to participate in leadership, community service and extracurricular activities. The classrooms, playgrounds and multi-purpose room were recently ren- ovated at the Los Angeles Melrose campus, located at 1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd. For information, visit www.stratfordschools.com. LAUSD to survey families for causes of declining enrollment The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board of education approved a resolution by member Mónica Ratliff to survey families that have left the district to better understand causes for declining enrollment. Specifically, the resolution calls for non-school based staff to conduct the survey at high-performing schools. “In order to bring families and students back to L.A. Unified, we must know why they leave,” Ratliff said. “This survey will help us gather the data we need to better serve families and students so we can keep them in L.A. Unified.” The resolution cites the 2015 Independent Financial Review Panel, which highlighted declining enrollment as a major challenge to the future fiscal health of the district. The report projects that LAUSD will continue to lose students at a rate of about 2.8 percent per year and concludes that “if declining enrollment cannot be reversed, the district’s future planning will be characterized by constant downsizing and loss of revenue.” The superintendent will report back to the board with the results of the survey by Oct. 18. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 September 22, 2016

WeHoThe Friends library of the West to celebrate fifth anniversary Hollywood Library is holding a fifth anniversary celebration of the library’s opening on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The celebration includes face TarFest spotlights art and painting, caricatures, a fortune teller, balloon twister and cake. Other highlights include a crafts table for creating birthday cards for music on the Miracle Mile the library, a picture frame project for teens, a henna tattoo artist, refreshments and giveaways. “In addition to celebrating the library’s birthday, a fun party pro- vides an opportunity to bring folks to the library who may not have been here before,” said Friends of the West Hollywood Library presi- dent Linda Demmers. “It has become the ‘heartbeat’ of our city photo by Edwin Folven and we are eager to share it with others.” The West Hollywood Library The celebration will be held in San Vicente Blvd. For information, Opened on Oct. 1, 2011. It has over the library’s community room and call (323)929-2359, or visit 150,000 books and publications, the adjacent open space at 625 N. www.wehofol.org. and includes 160 reader seats and The photograph above in the Oct. 2, 2008 issue of the Park Labrea 69 computers available for public News and Beverly Press signaled the return of a Miracle Mile tradi- use. tion – “TarFest” – a music and art festival held in the park around the The 32,000 square-foot library is by Myles Mellor La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. The photograph below, from the Oct. considered the city’s cultural, liter- Crossword Puzzle 16, 2003 issue of the newspapers, accompanied an article announcing ary and artistic center, Demmers the launch of TarFest. The 14th annual TarFest returns to the park on said. It is in the top 1 percent of Saturday, Sept, 24 from 4 to 10 p.m. and features musical perfor- L.A. County libraries in number of mances, art, food truck and more. For information, see page 6. annual visitors, and celebrated its one-millionth visitor last year. The West Hollywood Library serves more requests for holds and reserves than 95 percent of the other county branches.

L.A. Podfest opens at Sofitel in

BeverlyLos Angeles Podcast Hills Festival 2016 (LA Podfest 2016), featuring live recording sessions of dozens of popular podcasts, panel discus- sions, parties, a podcast lab, and stand-up comedy, will take over Across 3. Hard-to-reach nest Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly 1. Large number 4. Bequest receivers Hills from Friday, Sept. 23 to 5. Barest amount 5. “Cast Away” setting Observatory celebrates Sunday, Sept. 25. 9. Old-fashioned 6. Spiced stew This year’s festival, organized 14. Nabisco favorite 7. Gangs’ areas by founders Dave Anthony, 15. Lump in yarn 8. Old adders beginning of autumn Graham Elwood and Chris 16. With no warmth 9. Detachable shirt collar 17. Campfire whopper 10. Square measure Mancini, will unite roughly 2,100 18. Italian Euro preceder 11. Trash bag accessory attendees, including popular pod- 19. Thick liquor 12. Colonnade tree casters, their celebrity guests, fans 20. Easy as pie 13. Hair colorer from across the globe and the pod- 23. Nostradamus, e.g. 21. Fall violently casting industry, in celebration of 24. “Your majesty” 22. Ready for battle t the thriving medium. While the 25. Hundredweigh 25. Auguste ___, French philosopher podcasters recording their shows 28. Tale 26. More crooked live at the festival are traveling 31. City of India 27. Land from as far away as Australia and 33. Egg ___ 29. Sticky material 36. Kind of energy 30. Post college networker New Zealand, roughly 75 percent 39. Kuwaiti ruler 32. ‘’America the Beautiful’’ closer of the shows featured in the festi- 40. Crocodile Dundee in 33. Org. opposing racial val are based in Southern Manhattan, e.g. discrimination California, generally considered 44. 60’s do 34. Proposal ground zero for the industry. 45. Subway 35. Frilly and feminine Single day tickets are available 46. Momentous period 37. Scarfed up Friday for $49, Saturday for $69 47. Basement 38. Drilling grp. and Sunday for $59. Fans across 50. Inlet 41. Coin of Peru the globe will also be able to pur- 52. Force open 42. One way, on a swing 53. Like some decisions 43. Knitted together chase online access to video of 56. Braveheart language 48. Askew podcasts and panels from the event 59. With a special sauce 49. Genetic info carrier for up to 30-days starting opening 63. About 51. Wipes out day of the event for $25. 66. Spur (on) 54. Bad treatment LA Podfest’s vibe is akin to a 67. ___ record 55. Bright comedy festival merged with a 68. Arctic, for one 57. Prolonged battle photo by Edwin Folven fan-based event like Comic-Con. 69. Gull-like bird of cold regions 58. Bar at the bar Griffith Observatory will celebrate the fall equinox Sept. 22 at Past festivals have attracted 70. Big heads 59. SA palm noon in the Gottlieb Transit Corridor on Thursday, 12:46 p.m. Pacific numerous high-profile names 71. Suit 60. Ailment symptom Daylight Time, and on the West Terrace at sunset 6:43 p.m. Pacific 72. Regarded 61. Go through including Maria Bamford, Dave 73. Month 62. Whence the Magi, with “the” Daylight Time. Griffith Observatory Astronomical Lecturer, Dr. Foley, Zach Galifianakis, Colin David Reitzel, will provide interpretation. Both events are free and 63. Harness horse Hanks, Joey McIntyre, Patton Down 64. It’ll melt in your mouth open to the public. Griffith Observatory is located at 2800 East Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, and 1. Miso bean 65. Gridiron zebra Observatory Road. For information, visit griffithobservatory.org. many others. 2. Casino game See Answers page 26 22 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

“We all can’t be heroes. Most of us Scully’sFrom page 1 career stats are the best in baseball have to stand at the curb and cheer dream that I would be in the crowd. to leave after I felt like I was rea- 92,706 fans attended Game 5 at as they go by. For 67 years, thank Then I started to think, ‘I wish I was sonably established,” he said. “I felt Memorial Coliseum. the announcer.’” like I was accepted, but now I’m The Dodgers moved to Dodger God, that’s what I’ve been blessed to He set his path early and didn’t leaving everyone I knew and grew Stadium in 1962 and Scully said he deviate. After his time announcing up with and I was going to start all realized he had found where he be. I’ve been that man on the curb games for the Fordham University over again and hope to get accepted belonged. applauding as the heroes went by.” Rams, his career went on a fast in Los Angeles.” “I would say I’m an Angeleno,” track. He was recruited by fellow It turned out “accepted” would the Bronx native said. redhead and broadcast legend, be an understatement. Scully announced national - Vin Scully Walter “Red” Barber to cover col- Ebbets Field in Brooklyn held games, playoff games and even had record – and Scully really let the tunate to be there, but I didn’t pitch 34,000 people. The Coliseum in lege football games for CBS. experience in other sports, silence ride. a no-hitter. I didn’t hit a home run. Los Angeles, where the Dodgers Scully continued to impress Barber, announcing NFL games and PGA “One ball and no strikes. Aaron All of a sudden, the award is a little and in 1950 Scully joine moved in 1958, was built for track tournaments. Every year, Scully’s d Barber waiting. The outfield deep and different. and Connie Desmond in the and football and housed 93,000 relationship grew stronger with straightaway. Fastball. IT’S A “We all can’t be heroes. Most of Brooklyn Dodgers broadcast booth. fans. That ended up being the per- baseball fans as his voiced filled DEEP FLY BALL TO DEEP us have to stand at the curb and Barber mentored Scully, who con- fect scenario for what Scully called living rooms throughout Los LEFT-CENTERFIELD, BUCKN- cheer as they go by. For 67 years, tinues to use the advice he received the “luckiest thing in the whole Angeles and the country. ER GOES BACK, TO THE thank God, that’s what I’ve been today. For example, Scully doesn’t world.” He talked about the 1963 and FENCE, IT IS GONE!” blessed to be. I’ve been that man on listen to other announcers call The emergence of the transistor 1965 World Series teams that After “gone,” Scully waited the curb applauding as the heroes games, per Red’s advice. radio became the kick-starter for included Dodger greats like Maury more than an entire minute-and-a- went by.” “Red Barber told me when I was Scully’s strong relationship with Wills, Jim Gilliam, Wes Parker and half – an eternity to anyone in Per usual, everything Scully said first starting, ‘You bring something the fans. It put Scully’s voice in the Tommy Davis, that Scully said won broadcasting – before he spoke was correct. He never pitched a no- into the booth that no one else ears of the people watching the with speed, defense and great pitch- again. hitter. But that doesn’t mean he can brings in – yourself. There’s no one game in the 79th row at the ing. Then in the 1970s, Scully and “I took the headset off, got up, get away with downplaying his else in this world exactly like you. Coliseum. Scully explained that Dodger fans boasted one of the best went to the back, got some water part. You must learn to be you.’” fans knew the famous baseball and longest-running group of and just let the crowd roar,” he said. Scully has been there during the Scully explained there can be a players’ names, but they didn’t infielders with Ron “the Penguin” “It might have been the longest good and bad seasons, and during temptation for announcers to copy know the “rank and file” players. Cey at 3rd base, Bill Russell at the good and bad times for the city. or to try to call games better than wait on radio.” He was there while kids were grow- other play-by-play people. But if Finally, Scully sat down, and put ing up, and he brought with him announcers give into the temptation the moment into perspective. each perfect game, great play and then they won’t be original, and “What a marvelous moment for big hit. Every memory would have instead they become a mix of what baseball,” he said after the silence. to include his words painting the they’ve seen or heard. “What a marvelous moment for picture. Those times we were with “Then you’ve lost what you Atlanta and the state of Georgia. our parents and siblings and best bring to the group,” Scully said. What a marvelous moment for the friends in the living room during “Don’t let anybody else change country and the world. A black man Fourth-of-July day games, or for you. That’s the toughest thing to do is getting a standing ovation in the the night playoff games in October, – not to listen to successful deep South for breaking a record of Vin was there. announcers. As Red said, ‘Stick to a long-time baseball idol.” “Vin, you are Dodger baseball. In you.’” Scully said it became sociologi- many ways it’s your voice that nar- During the 1953 World Series cally one of the greatest moments rated my childhood – the highs, the between the New York Yankees and in American sports. lows Brooklyn Dodgers – a series that Scully used the silent treatment , the big plays that marked the included Jackie Robinson, Mickey throughout his career, except for summertime in Los Angeles,” Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, one special exception that every Mayor Garcetti said. “Your legacy Phil Rizutto and Pee Wee Reese – Dodger fan knows. reminds each one of us in this town Barber found himself in a contract When Kirk Gibson hit that pinch that sports have the capacity to be dispute with sponsor Gillette. He hit home run in the 1988 World emblematic of something much decided to sit the series out, and Series, Scully couldn’t help himself larger than one game or one sea- Scully became the youngest person and he gave us those genuine son.” Beyond the fact that Scully has to announce a World Series at age words: “In a year that has been so become a friend of the family to 25 – a record that stands today. improbable, the impossible has Angelenos without ever meeting “I was scared to death,” Scully happened!” most of them, it still can’t be over- said. “The morning of the first stated how legendary Scully is to game I had a typical breakfast made arlier this year on a February courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers) the game of baseball. For evidence, by my Irish mother and I was fine night, Scully received a Walter “Red” Barber hired Vin Scully and invited him to join the Dodgers Lifetime Achievement Award at the look at what baseball fans love and I went upstairs to get dressed E most – his statistics. But forget your in 1950. Scully said Barber was his mentor, and he uses the advice he L.A. Sports Awards ceremony. and threw everything up.” baseball record books. In 2013, When Scully arrived at the ball- received to this day. While the recipient list included names like Blake Griffin and the Scully’s name was added to the park and heard the sound of the Guinness Book of World Records guest list included Mayor Eric players’ bats hitting the baseballs, He always did his research and shortstop, Davey Lopes at 2nd and for becoming the longest tenured Garcetti, the crowd was there to see his nerves calmed enough to call transistor radios allowed him to Steve Garvey at 1st. announcer with one team. Scully the game. After the series, he said keep fans’ attention by teaching “It was quite an accomplishment Vin. has also called more than 10,000 he felt like he “just avoided a car them about the stars of the game to keep four players together for so After several standing ovations regular season games for the crash.” But Barber left the organi- and the lesser-known players. long,” Scully said. “They were four and more laughs than President Dodgers alone. That doesn’t zation after that year and the “That was the single biggest outstanding players, who worked Obama gets during a White House include preseason games, post-sea- Dodgers had a new lead announcer break to bring me and Jerry very hard and were very dedicat- Correspondents dinner, Scully had son games, All Star Games, or with Scully. (Doggett) closer to the population ed.” one more thing to say. He just spent games he announced nationally that Scully quickly became exposed of Southern California,” Scully Scully has been so well-liked that 20 minutes telling stories about his didn’t include the Dodgers. That’s to storied characters like Dodger said. Dodger fans voted him the “most playing career in college, his all- three times as many games as manager Walter “Smokey” Alston, He learned how connected he memorable personality” in Los time favorite players and most Tommy Lasorda managed. Since who Scully said was a great leader was with crowds during a game in Angeles Dodger history. And that memorable moments to a packed the Dodgers played their first of men, and Branch Rickey who 1960 when he realized it one of the was 40 years ago. ballroom at the Beverly Hilton inning at Memorial Coliseum in helped break the color barrier by four umpires’ birthday. In a profession that calls for addi- Hotel. He accepted his award and 1958, no name has been as timeless signing Jackie Robinson. And when “And I said to the people in the tional chatter and color, part of tried to speak over the cacophony to Los Angeles sports as Vincent Jackie stole home in the 1955 ballpark, ‘Wouldn’t it be something Scully’s trademark is to do the of the exiting audience, but the Scully’s. World Series – one of the most with this big crowd, if we could opposite – he shuts up. After walk- microphone was turned off because From the Coliseum to Kirk iconic and most reviewed plays in sing Happy Birthday to the umpire. off home runs or hinge moment most thought the show was over. Gibson’s home run to his 67th sea- MLB history – Scully was there to I mean, it’s never been done and it strikeouts – when most announcers Finally the humble man got to son in the booth this year, Scully’s call it (and said Robinson was safe will forever go in the history deliver a trademark one-liner or the podium and everyone turned perpetual voice has reached more at the plate, at least from his per- books.’ So I said, ‘When I come out poetic sentence – Scully lets the around. ears than any broadcaster in history spective.) of commercial, we’ll sing or holler, crowd do the work of describing to “I just had one other thing to say, and connected with more fans than He slowly became more com- ‘Happy birthday Frank!’” the audience at home how special and I have thought about it for a any athlete ever could. He has been fortable and confident in his first Scully came back from commer- the big plays are. while,” he said. “It’s simply this: there every summer, and he has few years, but he was still cautious, cial and counted down three, two, “As soon as the play is accom- The award is a ‘Lifetime always been Vin Scully. especially after the Dodgers’ own- one … plished, I shut up and let that crowd Achievement’ award, and I gave it “What you hear coming out is ers decided to move the team across “And the whole ball park goes, roar. And I sit there listening to that thought. ‘Lifetime’ is not in my straight me, no imitation,” he said. the country to Los Angeles. At first, “Happy birthday, Frank!” Scully crowd, and believe me, I’m that 8- hands. It’s God’s will how long my While Scully will not be calling it was questionable whether Scully exclaimed. “The umpire almost year-old kid underneath that radio, life will be. So I had nothing to do any postseason games, it looks like would be offered the job in the new fainted.” just relishing in the roar of the with ‘Lifetime.’ And then I looked the Dodgers are headed for the city. He was thrilled and relieved Scully and the Dodgers quickly crowd,” Scully said. at lifetime ‘Achievement.’ Well playoffs. Perhaps they can go all when owner Walter O’Malley became favorites in Los Angeles as He was calling the game in sure, if you read my biography, they way and win it for Vinny, decided to keep him as the voice of he took new fans on a ride through Atlanta when Hank Aaron hit the they will tell you that, ‘He broad- whose voice will forever be a part the team, but the move was still bit- their new team’s World Series vic- record-setting 715th home run to cast 25 no-hitters, 8,000 home runs, of sports history as the narrator of tersweet. tory over the Chicago White Sox. pass Babe Ruth – still considered three perfect games. But it wasn’t summer – for Los Angeles, for the “At the same time it was sadness On Oct. 6, 1959, approximately by many to be the true home run my achievement. I mean, I was for- Dodgers, and for their fans. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 September 22, 2016

Tom Hanks can’t save ‘Sully’ from being mild mannered At just over 90 minutes, it’s diffi- extended sequence depicting the cult to imagine “Sully” – which entire incident from takeoff to the depicts the harrowing story of rescue in the Hudson. events surrounding Capt. Chesley It’s difficult to understand why Sullenberger’s successful landing screenwriter Todd Komarnicki of a U.S. Airways Airbus A320-214 would take such a convoluted in the Hudson River in 2009 – as approach. Certainly, chronology is anything but a brisk, to-the-point not the only choice, but one of the film. But that’s hardly what can be flashbacks is actually a complete tension with monologues that said of a film that stretches a simple repeat of another. That’s shockingly clearly backtrack any suspicions. concept too far. lazy writing. He’s a hero and if you don’t believe “American Sniper” might’ve Perhaps the goal was to set itself it, then you’re an arrogant skeptic reminded moviegoers that Clint apart from other films based on true who relies too much on computer Eastwood can still direct a hit, but stories. Unfortunately, the result is data and not the human spirit. photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures he’s been more miss than hit over more tedious than original, soften- There’s nothing wrong with that the past 10 years. Certainly “Sully” ing the tension of the event itself conclusion, but films really don’t Tom Hanks stars as Capt. Chesley Sullenberger in “Sully,” a film about is watchable, but it’s difficult to and hearing afterward. need to preach to make their point the 2009 emergency landing of a U.S. Airways passenger jet in the understand the amateur editing at The film is strongest as an inves- clear. Subtlety this film lacks. Hudson River. work or the extreme lack of charac- tigation of Sully’s state of mind fol- Look, Hanks is likable in almost ter development for anyone besides lowing the unprecedented feat. any film (“Cloud Atlas” not but what if that is just hubris? In the ence flying as a child, and any Sully (Tom Hanks) or co-pilot Jeff When he isn’t feeling surreal about included), and “Sully” keeps his end, we aren’t witnessing a layered chance at a great, award-worthy yarn Skiles (Aaron Eckhart). the sight of his photograph plas- seasoned charm on point. Our pro- character but a pure spirit. begins to unravel. Rather than present a chronolog- tered all over the evening news, he tagonist is a quiet fellow, humble That’s fine, but the result is a short “Sully” is hardly the worst film ical story from the incident to the has traumatic dreams about what in his embrace of public appear- film that meanders and is unclear in of the year, but tries so hard to tell hearing afterward to determine if could’ve been, visualizing horrify- ances, which he seemingly does its purpose. Real life doesn’t need the story in a conservative manner Sully and Skiles were justified in ing crashes into the New York sky- more for the sake of others than thrills and explosions, but it does that it almost intentionally alienates executing a water landing rather line. Or he imagines news broad- himself. need a pulse, something “Sully” audiences. Too bad, since such a than attempting a return to casters condemning his actions Perhaps that’s also the problem lacks. That’s especially unfortunate remarkable true story sells itself. LaGuardia Airport, “Sully” starts based on new information that with this story. Even his moments considering the film’s incredibly Let’s just hope Eastwood gets back with the events leading up to the reveals he made the wrong call. of doubt are constructed to show us strong and compelling start. The first on track soon, because we’ve seen hearing and flashes back to Sully’s This is a hero haunted by his just how much Sully is a good guy. 15 minutes are truly riveting. Then the actor and filmmaker do so much youth, a tricky landing during his choices. It’s just too bad Eastwood He believes he made the right call, we flash back to Sully’s first experi- better. time in the Air Force and finally an feels the need to entirely undo that

photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Tom Hanks as Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, and Aaron Eckhart as co- pilot Jeff Skiles struggle to control the jet in “Sully.” 24 September 22, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

NHM’s ‘Dino Fest’ brings LACMAThe Los Angeles launches County fall fashion collection Museum of Art (LACMA) has prehistoric creatures to life announced its “Fall 2016 Wear LACMA Collection,” featuring unique fashion and apparel by Oliver Peoples, Pam & Gela and Lisa Eisner. Wear LACMA is an art and fashion collaboration between the museum and some of Los Angeles’s top designers celebrating the museum’s permanent collec- tion. Designers explore the muse- um’s collection and select an art- work – in any medium or period in art history – and create a new piece inspired by this work of art. The Fall 2016 collection, which launches in November, includes an original pair of Oliver Peoples sun- glasses inspired by Chris Burden’s “Urban Light” (2008); fashion items by Pam & Gela incorporating photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County crane and blossom motifs from 19th and 20th century Japanese The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) pre- photo courtesy of LACMA ceramics; and fine jewelry by Lisa sents “Dino Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 from Sunglasses inspired by artist Chris Burden’s “Urban Light” are included Eisner inspired by Jay DeFeo’s 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. painting “The Jewel” (1959). in LACMA’s fall fashion collection. NHM brings the world of dinosaurs to life during the festival pro- Wear LACMA is an initiative of viding an inside look at the work of paleontologists, and how artists the museum’s Director’s Circle, a museum’s programs and exhibi- Wilshire Blvd. For information, and filmmakers use science to create pop culture beasts. fundraising group that supports the tions. LACMA is located at 5905 visit www.lacma.org. The festival includes talks, performances, tours, hands-on activities and special museum specimens rarely on display. “Dino Fest” aims to engage guests through scientific discovery and contemporary interpretations. Paleontologists and the museum’s partner organiza- tions will share their dinosaur expertise at booths. “Dino Fest” admission is $12 for adults, $9 for students and Registration seniors, $5 for children. NHM is located at 900 Exposition Blvd. For information, call (213)763-3218, www.nhm.org. open for Homeboy New exhibition showcases Industries self-taught L.A. artists 5K and Festival The Craft & Folk Art Museum This exhibition is supported in part Participants are sought for the (CAFAM) presents Work Over by the Pasadena Art Alliance, Los “Homeboy Industries 5K and School: Art from the Margins of Angeles County Arts Commission Festival” on Saturday, Oct. 22 from the Inside, a group exhibition fea- and the Department of Cultural 8 a.m. to noon. turing nine self-taught Los Angeles Affairs, Los Angeles. More than 5,000 people are artists whose self-guided expres- CAFAM is located at 5814 expected to attend. The festival sion and professional training in Wilshire Blvd. For information, will display and sell artwork from disciplines outside of studio art has visit www.cafam.org. the “Art Of The Incarcerated” generated distinctive practices. exhibit. It includes a 5K run,1K Though each artist bypassed a for- Kiddie Run, live graffiti artists, mal art school education, the children’s games and a vendor vil- impact and potency of their works lage featuring Homegirl Café and demonstrate the value and validity Homeboy Bakery products. of self-taught perspectives within All proceeds will be used for the boundaries of the art world. Homeboy Industries programs. Organized by independent curator The organization offers the largest Jill Moniz, Work Over School rehabilitation program in the coun- includes artists Fred Eversley, Lisa try dedicated to providing formerly Bartleson, Dana Bean, Mads gang-involved men and women an Christensen, Susan opportunity to transform their lives Feldman, Miguel Osuna, Cola and become contributing members Smith, Gerard Stripling, of society. and Valentin Toledo. The exhibi- The festival is free and open to tion is on view Sept. 25, 2016 - Jan. the public. Registration for the 5K 8, 2017. An opening reception for and 1K runs starts at $20. Work Over School will take place Homeboy Industries is located at photo courtesy of Cola Smith on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6 - 9 130 Bruno St., downtown. p.m. The reception is free for Artist Cola Smith’s “Totem 2” For information, visit CAFAM members and open to the (2016) is included in the new www.everyangelenocounts.org/reg public for a $12 admission fee. exhibit at CAFAM. ister. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 September 22, 2016 Councilman’s story shows value in family, education

Last week Councilman David dreams.” support all families in Los Ryu, 4th District, addressed the Ryu said the city of Los Angeles Angeles.” Hollywood Chamber of should serve as a partner to Ryu also explained how he was Commerce’s general membership LAUSD, which is why he intro- set on the path to become a council- for the first time, and told the story duced legislation with the goal of man when working for former Los of his childhood. He said that providing every child who enrolls Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne improving access to higher educa- in a LAUSD kindergarten program Burke. tion can be achieved by changing with a college savings account. “I witnessed the severity of culture and conversation around “We already know that students homelessness, poverty and health learning within students’ families. with savings accounts are more care issues that impacted the lives Ryu told the story of his mother, likely to attend college,” Ryu of millions across this county,” he and how, as a progressive college explained. “That’s because some- said. “I became frustrated watching graduate, she “didn’t always agree one is investing in them, and they in hard-working Angelenos getting with societal norms in South return become invested in college. the short end of the stick. I was dri- photo by Marlene Panoyan/Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Korea.” To address barriers to higher educa- ven to advocate on their behalf.” “Life wasn’t easy living in a tion, we must create an environ- Ryu has been the councilman for From left, Dr. Fariba Kalantari, chair of the Hollywood Chamber of male-dominated world, and my ment that fosters economic growth the 4th District for more than one Commerce, Councilman David Ryu, and Donelle Dadigan of the mother quickly learned that there and provides good-paying jobs to year. Hollywood Museum. were few opportunities for upward mobility,” Ryu explained. “She simply wanted the option to choose her own destiny. So, my mother took a leap of faith and left South Korea for America to pursue her dreams. At 6 years old, I immigrat- ed to the states and joined her.” Ryu’s parents’ occupations didn’t translate to the American job mar- ket very easily, so they opened a toy store in Koreatown. Ryu remem- bered translating for his parents at the cash register at 10 years old. He said his parents made sure he attended the best public schools. With help from social programs like Cal Grants, federal student loans and small scholarships, he attended UCLA to study pre-med. “But, a majority of kids on my block were not as lucky,” Ryu said. Ryu said his friends and neigh- bors didn’t think about college, while his grandmother and mother encouraged him to focus on his education. “It wasn’t that (the other stu- dents) weren’t smart enough,” he said. “It was because it was never a reality.” Ryu said Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of low- income students in the state – many of whom are English learn- ers living at or below the poverty line. “I believe that it’s the job of the city to create the environment for families to attain the unattainable – by building affordable housing, securing paid sick leave, raising the wage and creating an economy that will provide good paying jobs to hardworking Angelenos,” Ryu said. “All of these factors impact the likelihood of a child pursuing their READ US ONLINE ...&(6,63#03655&)2* $#'./1'0'.(- 2*0#6167455+672%71$6 /6.50-063
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tive’s campaign. Preference will be given to questions “It is obvious that the Yes on HH from the audience and alternated campaign does not want a free between sides. Forum’sFrom page 1 fate uncertain, Beverly Hills staff said exchange of the issues in a non-par- Speakers are not permitted to tisan forum and these ridiculous, last- vote, not to perpetuate an attack- against Measure HH in every city “In addition to picking his opposing engage in personal attacks against minute pre-conditions are just anoth- any other speaker, according to the based PR campaign.” forum we have participated in and team’s players, Kahan also wants to er example of their bullying tactics. It Leaders of the campaign in favor we will not be involved in a city- nullify the First Amendment rights of is not much different than their mis- participation agreement. No promo- of Measure HH also want to approve sponsored debate that validates his Beverly Hills residents who choose use of the initiative process to do bal- tional material of any kind, including the list of opposition speakers distortion of facts.” to lead the opposition to the Hilton’s lot box planning,” Englander con- buttons, T-shirts, signs, placards or “before agreeing to participate.” Opponents to the initiative, and ill-conceived tower initiative.” cluded. banners, will be permitted inside the The city council discussed the for- members of the “No on HH” cam- Instead of a baseball, Mirisch The forum on the Hilton Initiative forum venue by the participants, mat and Kahan’s email at a meeting paign, likened Kahan’s requirements compared Kahan’s requirements to is still scheduled for 7 p.m. on campaign staff or members of the on Tuesday, and decided that the to the manager of the San Francisco the Harlem Globetrotters only play- Thursday, Sept. 29. audience. deadline to submit participant names Giants demanding that the Los ing the Washington Generals. He If it proceeds, both sides will have The forum will be live-streamed for both sides would be extended to Angeles Dodgers not allow ace said the forum has not been called 10 minutes to present their argu- and will be available online at bever- 5 p.m. on Friday. Additionally, the Clayton Kershaw to pitch. off, but it “doesn’t look like it’s hap- ments and 5 minutes for rebuttal. lyhills.org. All participants or speak- city will further promote the forum to “It is unprecedented in the history pening.” He said he shares the same Audience members can direct ques- ers will need to provide signed attract more public participation. of American politics for a political views as Englander and said for a fair tions on notecards to either side for “The city was proposing a fair and campaign to have veto power over and open debate, one side can’t dic- the 40-minute question period. “In copies of the format and the civility impartial forum and there is no way the other side’s speakers in a debate,” tate whom can speak for the other. general,” the speaker will have two form. The meeting format was pro- this can be accomplished,” said said Adam Englander, consultant for Englander said the No on HH minutes to respond to the question, vided by Elizabeth Ralston from the Marie Garvey, spokeswoman for Beverly Hills Residents and campaign is prepared to field their and the other side will have one League of Women Voters of Los Measure HH proponents. “The Businesses to Preserve Our City, the speakers for the city’s forum with- minute to respond. Each side may Angeles. Ralston will be the moder- mayor has been consistently biased campaign opposing Measure HH. out interference from the initia- submit five questions in advance. ator of the forum.

pushing state and federal legislators for a lack of permitting and safety to pass new laws to rein in tour violations. companies. The National “Every tour van seat has a work- CityFrom Busses has page been 1 trying to regulate busses for years Transportation Safety ing seatbelt and we encourage our director for Ryu. quently check to make sure the vers falsely point out homes as Administration recently mailed let- guests to use them on every tour. “It’s become very clear to our vehicles have permits and the dri- belonging to celebrities. There have ters to tour bus companies in Because of the congested driving office and constituents that there vers are licensed for commercial been reports about people loitering Hollywood alerting them that they conditions in Hollywood and Los are some rogue tour bus companies vehicles. He said there is a potential and breaking into residences in the can be subject to fines if they do not Angeles, seatbelt safety is critical- who could care less about the safety for serious problems, particularly if Hollywood Hills because they have comply with safety regulations. ly important,” Napshin said. “Star of passengers and those around seatbelts are not available or func- been falsely told by a tour bus dri- Some tour bus operators in Track Tours meets all state licens- them, and that is absolutely unac- tioning. ver that a celebrity lives there. Hollywood said they welcome ing requirements and has a spotless ceptable,” Montemayor said. “Even at slower speeds, if you “There are all kinds of problems. more regulations. They include safety record. We believe the cur- The PUC oversees tour compa- have someone stand up to take a The vehicles have no safety con- Starline Tours, which requires pas- rent regulations are adequate for the nies operating in the state and picture or something and they hit trols, and we don’t know how many sengers to wear seatbelts on its safety of our guests. However, the works with the California Highway the brakes, someone can easily get are insured,” Mann said. “People’s buses. annual CHP inspection required of “I am so happy to hear [about Patrol to conduct annual vehicle ejected out of the vehicle,” Osborne lives are at risk.” all tour vehicles is the time and calls for regulations] because there inspections, said Constance said. “Some folks hate regulations, Bob Mansell, a Mulholland place where any problems can be are some mavericks out there,” said Gordon, information officer for the but without them, it’s chaos out Drive resident for 21 years, said he discovered and fixed. We believe Farid Hatami, human relations PUC. The PUC and CHP also there.” frequently witnesses tour bus dri- this should be the focus of any new investigate allegations of safety Anastasia Mann, president of the vers stopping on the side of the road manager for Starline Tours. “We do have a variety of tours and different regulations.” violations, but it is primarily com- Hollywood Hills Neighborhood and allowing passengers to get out O’Farrell is calling for the city to plaint-driven, Gordon added. Council, agreed with Osborne. She to take photographs at scenic out- types of vehicles, and have a strin- examine “best practices” used by Calls and emails to the CHP has been trying for three years to looks along Mullholland Drive. gent protocol on safety. All the tour companies in other cities, and requesting information were not get stronger regulations for tour bus “To me, the biggest problem is buses have seatbelts. The trouble returned. The councilmen and local companies who frequently drive the safety of the tourists,” Mansell you see is with the smaller vans.” consideration of whether more residents contend the checks are not the narrow roads in the Hollywood said. “These tour buses go up and Jeff Napshin, owner of Star local, state or federal regulations conducted frequently enough. Hills and cause congestion. drop passengers off. I see four- and Track Tours said his company uses will better protect the public. Det. Olin Osborne, with the Los In addition to a lack of seatbelts, five-year-old kids crossing Ford vans converted into “open air” “[The councilman] wants to Angeles Police Department’s West the allegations against some tour Mulholland behind their parents. vehicles, but there is a permanent explore what would have to happen Traffic Division, said officers mon- companies include vehicles driving It’s just an accident waiting to hap- canopy on top to protect guests for the city to take over enforce- itor tour buses for violations, but on roads on which they are prohib- pen. There needs to be more regula- from the elements and provide ment of tour buses,” Arranaga said. must defer to the CHP and PUC for ited because of weight restrictions, tion. Just the sheer number of vans added safety in case of a collision. “There is a potential for problems, inspections and investigations. The speeding and failure to obey other that come up on a weekend day is Star Track Tours began operating in especially when the van doesn’t LAPD issues citations when viola- traffic laws. Mann also said issues amazing.” 2014 and has three vans. The NBC have a roof and there are no seat- tions are found, and officers fre- have arisen because tour bus dri- Mann and Mansell said they are report singled out Star Track Tours belts.”

ZigzagFrom page 1 building moves to Planning Commission considered by the city council’s ed as a bank for 56 years and current- nomination, referred to the building planning committee on Tuesday, but ly serves Chase Bank. as a “remarkably intact jewel.” Julia was continued, and is expected to “The commissioners felt very Duncan, planning deputy for 4th come back by end of October. The strongly that this is an excellent District Councilman David Ryu, also city may wait to review the 8150 example of Midcentury Modern gave the office’s endorsement for the Project and Lytton Savings’ historic- architecture,” Bernstein said, adding designation. cultural monument (HCM) nomina- that it retained a notable architect’s At the CHC meeting, representa- tion together, but that has not been original designs. “Most of its signifi- tive for Townscape Development determined. If the nomination is cant defining features are still in argued that the bank has been altered approved, it allows the CHC up to tact.” too much to be considered for HCM 180 days to review, and possibly Commissioner Jeremy Irvine said status. Representatives for object to, a demolition permit. City it was shocking that the building was Townscape Partners declined to com- council members would also have threatened by demolition. Other ment for this article. the option to extend that time frame commissioners and city staff noted Rory Barish, a real estate agent by an additional 180 days. the building’s distinct glass walls, with Keller Williams in Beverly courtesy of Marathon Communications “Certainly, the CHC’s hope is that concrete columns and zigzag, folded Hills, has been fighting the 8150 The renderings for 8150 Sunset do not include the Chase Bank building. the recommendation on designation plate roof. Sunset project since it was first would encourage the project team The CHC found that the Lytton announced in 2013. She’s one of project, including Fix the City, the Answers From Page 21 and Gehry’s office to look at ways to Savings building meets two of the community members spearheading Coalition to Preserve L.A. and the incorporate the savings building into criteria to earn their recommendation Save Sunset Blvd., a group that Laurel Canyon Association. the overall project,” said Ken to be deemed a HCM. The property wants to reduce or stop the 8150 Representatives with Fix the City Bernstein, manager and principal city “reflects the broad cultural, economic Sunset project due to its size and have also threatened litigation if the planner for the Los Angeles Office of or social history” as an early example potential impacts on the neighbor- city approves the project as it is. West Historic Resources. of the transformative shift in post hood. Hollywood’s city council on Monday According to the city’s report, the World War II design, according to the “None of it should be taller than approved funding to continue its two-story bank was completed in report. The building also embodies 100 feet. It’s going up beside an his- appeal to the project. 1960. It was designed by Kurt characteristics that are valuable for toric neighborhood that is much The 8150 Sunset project and the Werner Meyer for financier Bart study of a period, style or method of smaller,” said Barish, who lives near Lytton Savings’ HCM nomination Lytton to serve as a new home office construction. the project on Havenhurst in the will be considered by the city coun- branch and executive headquarters Steven Luftman and Keith Nakata, Colonial House apartment building. cil’s planning and land use manage- for Lytton Savings and Loan founders of Friends of Lytton Save Sunset Blvd. has been work- ment committee before it goes to the Association. The building has operat- Savings and initiators of the HCM ing with other area groups to fight the full council. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 September 22, 2016

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