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‘The future is here’ Lawn enforcement stakes getting higher Officials are bracing n for Jan. 1, when forWeHo homesharingprogram would specify terms for residents’ recreational cannabis usage of short-term rental sites such as Airbnb sales become legal sharing. The ordinance would require the host to be present, avoiding con- The West Hollywood City Council cerns about absentee hosts hoarding held a public hearing on Dec. 18 to units for short-term rentals and Commercial sales of recre- determine parameters of a home- depleting the local housing supply. A ational cannabis will become sharing program that would regulate few residents spoke against the cap legal on Jan. 1, but the public residents’ usage of Airbnb and other during public comment, telling coun- won’t likely see new legal mari- short-term rental platforms. cil they rely on home-sharing income juana stores popping up any time The provisions in the program ten- to pay expenses such as rent and col- soon as the city of Los Angeles tatively exclude a previously dis- lege tuition. and the state of California are cussed 90-day-per-year cap on home- See WeHo page 26 still in the process of determining how the licensing and permitting process will unfold. Any businesses or individuals seeking to sell, deliver or culti- vate recreational cannabis must photo by Edwin Folven first obtain a permit from the Los The city of Los Angeles is in the process of determining the process Angeles Department of Cannabis for permitting and licensing recreational cannabis businesses. Regulation (or a similar department in other municipalities) before applying for a state permit sensitive locations, the city has lipped about exactly how it will allowing the businesses to oper- not yet begun accepting applica- unfold. ate. Although the Los Angeles tions and a date for when that In the meantime, police are City Council recently approved will occur has not been estab- preparing for recreational mari- regulations for recreational lished. The process may begin juana sales by laying the ground- photo courtesy of Airbnb cannabis businesses, including soon, but authorities with the work for enforcement. The Los where they can be located and Department of Cannabis West Hollywood residents who rent space in their houses or apartments how far away they must be from Regulation have remained tight- See Cannabis page 30 via Airbnb or other sites might soon be subject to a new law.

nJFS breaks new ground on Fairfax Ave. The new Gunther Center is expected to be completed by 2019

Dozens of elected officials, community members and benefactors helped Jewish Family Services, Los photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Angeles, break ground Monday on its new Lois and Richard Gunther Center in the 300 block of North Fairfax Avenue. The center is expected to be completed near the end of 2019 and will Beverly Hills fiber optic serve as JFS’ headquarters, as well as a multipurpose facility for the photo by Edwin Folven community. The new facility will system making progress Elected officials and representatives of the JFS board came together east will be the first area to have replace the Freda Mohr at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lois and Richard Gunther ‘friendly’ beta customers come Multipurpose Center and Hirsh Center. State Sen. Ben Allen (left) was joined by Councilman David Construction to bring fiber optic online to test the system from end- Family Kosher Kitchen buildings. technology throughout Beverly to-end,” David Schirmer, Beverly JFS temporarily moved programs at Ryu, past JFS board President David Levine, Councilman Paul Hills is underway near Arkell and Hills chief information officer, said those locations to a building at 6310 Koretz, past JFS board President Dena Schechter, JFS President and Coldwater Canyon drives earlier in a report to the City Council. S. San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 275, until CEO Paul S. Castro, and City Attorney Mike Feuer. this month, and workers broke “This includes testing and valida- construction is complete. All of the ground in the area of Carla Ridge tion of installation, in-home solu- services previously provided at the new facility will house mental Public officials attending the earlier this week. tions assurance, customer care and Freda Mohr Center and the Hirsh health services, support services for groundbreaking ceremony included Progress has been made in multi- network performance.” Family Kosher Kitchen will be con- Holocaust survivors including Café state Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa ple other areas of the city dating to Fiber optic technology enables tinued at the Gunther Center. Europa, counseling for victims of Monica), Los Angeles City June. Service will be available to pulses of light to travel along opti- The new center will have 28,341 intimate partner violence, and an Attorney Mike Feuer, and Los the first beta customers in the sec- cal fibers more effectively than square feet of space, including a fit- expansion of JFS’ older adult Health Angeles City Councilmen Paul ond quarter of 2018. ness center and dining room. The and Wellness Center. See JFS page 31 “It is anticipated that the south- See Fiber page 26

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8325 Santa Monica Blvd. (424)279- Donald Duck and many others in car- LGBT Film 4816, elevatortheplay.com. toons from the golden age of cinema. The Los Angeles LGBT Center is Animation experts Jerry Beck and hosting an “LGBTQ Youth Movie director Frank Gladstone will lead the Night” on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 2 The Nutcracker show. General admission is $16.50. to 5 p.m. at the Village at Ed Gould West Hollywood presents the Avanti 216 N. Brand Blvd. (818)243-ALEX, Plaza. Enjoy a screening of “The Ballet Studio’s performance of alextheatre.org. Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on Admission is free for youth and young Saturday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. in Fiesta adults 24 and under. 1125 N. Hall at Plummer Park. Suggested McCadden Place. lalgb- donation is $10. 7377 Santa Monica Romero Exhibit tcenter.org/youthholiday. Blvd. (310)980-3171, weho.org. ClosingThe public is invited to a celebration of the closing of the “Frank Romero White Christmas PST” exhibit on Wednesday, Dec. 27 DonAnimated Hertzfeldt film lovers are invited to a from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tobey C. Moss screening of Don Hertzfeldt’s “World Sing-Along Gallery. The event also celebrates the of Tomorrow 1 & 2” on Thursday, Get in a festive mood at the “White gallery, which has announced plans to Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Los Christmas Sing-Along” on Saturday, close after 40 years. Cocktails will be Angeles County Museum of Art. Dec. 23 at 3 and 8 p.m. at the Walt served. 7321 Beverly Blvd. (323)933- Since the 1990s, animation director Disney Concert Hall. The classic 1954 5523, or email tobeymoss@earth- Hertzfeldt has worked on a series of film will be shown, and audiences can link.net. shorts featuring stick-figure cartoons. sing-along with lyrics broadcast on He has become one of the most the screen. Tickets start at $33. 111 S. admired and imitated filmmakers of Grand Ave. (323)850-2000, the past 20 years, and will discuss his laphil.com. career and his long list of films. General admission is $25. Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Family Art (323)857-6010, lacma.org. Families are invited to explore Asian artwork and create projects in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Hangman Boone Children’s Indie film fans won’t want to miss a Gallery on screening of “Hangman” running Tuesday, Dec. 26 from Friday, Dec. 22 through photo courtesy of Susan Gordon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at Arena Screen. Located next to Celebrate the holidays with an evening of jazz in a Los Angeles historic- Directed by Johnny Martin and writ- the Korean and ten by Michael Caissie, Charles cultural landmark with the Ralph Gibson Quartet on Friday, Dec. 22 at 7 Chinese galleries, Huttinger and Phil Hawkins, the film and 9 p.m. in the Rendezvous Lounge at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. the Boone Children’s Gallery is a stars Karl Urban, Al Pacino, Sarah The quartet features saxophonist Ralph Gibson, pianist Cengiz Yaltkaya, free, creative space where visitors of Shahi, Brittany Snow, Joe Anderson bassist Mike Alvidrez and percussionist Jerrell Ballard. The group per- all ages are invited to explore the art and Jermaine Rivers. It follows deco- forms jazz by legends like John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Charles Lloyd of east Asian brush painting. No prior rated homicide detective Ray Archer and Charles Mingus, as well as the smooth sounds of the holidays. experience is necessary; staff will (Pacino), and his partner and criminal introduce painting techniques, offer Tickets are $25. 500 S. Grand Ave. (310)966-0505, profiler Will Ruiney (Urban), who are tips and assist very young artists. tasked with apprehending a notorious- ladybirdgibsonjazz.com. Hammer Building, 5905 Wilshire ly vicious serial killer who is playing Blvd. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. a twisted version of the child’s game, Hangman. Showtime on Dec. 22 is at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; see schedule for additional 4 p.m. at the Egyptian Theater in Elevator Classic Cartoons showtimes. General admission is $16. Hollywood. The film balances pathos Director Michael Leoni’s produc- Alex Film Society Presents the 6464 Sunset Blvd. (323)924-1644, and joy in the tale of distraught tion “Elevator” has extended its run “Greatest Carto- arenascreen.com. George Bailey (James Stewart), who from Friday, Dec. 22 through ons Ever” on is about to commit suicide on Saturday, Dec. 30 at The Coast Tuesday, Dec. 26 Christmas Eve until a helpful angel Playhouse in West Hollywood. at 2 and 7 p.m. at shows him how his death would affect When seven strangers get stuck in the Alex Theater It’s a Wonderful those around him. American an elevator, it’s only a matter of in Glendale. Cinematheque is hosting the screen- time before their truths are Laugh along with revealed. Showtimes are 8 p.m., LifeEnjoy screenings of director Frank ings. General admission is $12. 6712 Mickey Mouse, Friday and Saturday; 3 and 7 p.m., Capra’s inspiring classic “It’s a Hollywood Blvd. americancinemath- Superman, Pop- Sunday. General admission is $40. Wonderful Life” on Friday, Dec. 22 eque.com. eye, Goofy, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 December 21, 2017

L.A. activists celebratea Wells Fargo executive victory vice presi- overas of WednesdayWells afternoon, Fargo asking dent, said in the letter. for a public bank. Local grassroots activists are cel- His letter did not address the City “We would like to express our ebrating the Los Angeles City Council’s concerns about the bank’s deep gratitude to our incredible team, Council’s latest step to divest from recent scandal in which employees our allies, supporters and members Wells Fargo. opened customer accounts without of the community who have rallied “In just nine months, we took on their authorization. Los Angeles City alongside us on this critical mission one of the largest and most powerful Attorney Mike Feuer filed a civil throughout this past year,” according banks in the country … and won,” lawsuit against Wells Fargo in 2015 to the Divest LA statement. “We according to a statement by Divest as a result of the scandal. hope this win inspires grassroots LA. Councilman Mike Bonin, 11th activists and organizations around The Los Angeles City Council District, said on Twitter that the city’s the country. With coordinated public voted last week to issue a request next step could be a public bank. pressure and a solution-focused for proposal inviting financial insti- Council President Herb Wesson, agenda, people power is a transfor- tutions with at least a “satisfactory” 10th District, broached the idea earli- mational force. This is the evolution Community Reinvestment Act rat- er this year as a way to aid the recre- of revolution: innovating legislative ing, nationally and in California, to ational cannabis businesses that will solutions to create the society we apply to handle some of the city’s open throughout the city. want and need.” banking. The criterion currently Mainstream banks don’t typically The Seattle City Council voted in precludes Wells Fargo from apply- accept cannabis businesses as clients, February to sever ties with Wells ing. forcing many of them to operate as Fargo. The West Hollywood City Following a scandal in which cash businesses. Council has also discussed divest- Wells Fargo opened more than three A change.org petition to all coun- ing from Wells Fargo based on its million accounts without cus- cil members Mayor Eric Garcetti has ties to the Dakota Access Pipeline tomers’ consent, the bank’s rating accumulated nearly 1,000 signatures, and to President Donald J. Trump. photo courtesy of Divest L.A. was downgraded to “needs to improve.” The effort to divest the city from Wells Fargo began with a motion presented in March by Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and Paul Koretz, 5th District. The bank’s financial ties to the Dakota Access Pipeline was another concern. Wells Fargo currently handles commercial banking services, credit facility and merchant processing for the city of Los Angeles. “The recent vote in council strengthens the city’s Responsible Banking Ordinance, and directs staff to issue a Request For Proposals that incorporates federal oversight standards into the city’s decision making process, while moving towards a socially just and economically viable policy for Los Angeles,” O’Farrell said. “These provisions ensure that Los Angeles is a leader in this arena, and hope- fully will compel others to follow. I look forward to the selection process managed by the department.” O’Farrell and Koretz were also part of a resolution adopted by the council last year expressing concerns about the Dakota Access Pipeline and its effects on the Standing Rock Sioux. Opponents of the pipeline had expressed concern about potential environmental haz- ards to the land it crosses, including the land of the Standing Rock Sioux. “Wells Fargo values our long- held relationship with the city of Los Angeles, and we’re proud to have helped the city save money for its taxpayers by working to stream- line the city’s financial systems in the process,” according to a statement by Wells Fargo issued by Paul Gomez, a company spokesman rep- resenting the Los Angeles area. “More than 9,000 of our team members live and work in the area, and we are deeply invested in helping the city continue working toward a strong, prosperous future.” During the summer, in a letter addressed to the Budget and Finance Committee, Wells Fargo implored city officials to consider the history the two entities have shared, dating to 1854. The bank said it is only one of 17 financial institutions involved in financing the Dakota Access Pipeline, and mentioned its efforts to consult with indigenous communities. “We hope that you will not decide to end the long-standing relationship between Los Angeles and Wells Fargo over concerns about a single loan out of the millions of loans that comprise our large, complex portfolio,” David DiCristofaro, 4 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills anesthesiologist charged with murder n tigation into the death of a 71-year- County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors allege old man on Sept. 26 at Rodeo Authorities allege Kim gave defendant was under the Plastic Surgery, 421 N. Rodeo Greenspan a lethal dose of the seda- Drive. tive Demerol while he was in the influence during surgery Authorities received a 911 call recovery room. Authorities also about a patient not breathing. allege that Kim injected himself Paramedics arrived and attempted and was under the influence of nar- A 53-year-old anesthesiologist life-saving resuscitation, but the cotics during the surgery. who worked at a medical office in man died at the scene. The type of narcotic Kim photo courtesy of the LASD Beverly Hills has been charged The victim was identified as allegedly used, and the type of Sheriff’s department authorities displayed drugs that were seized as with murder following the death of Mark Greenspan. Police were told surgery Greenspan was undergo- a patient in September. the victim stopped breathing during ing, were not disclosed because of part of an effort to combat heroin and opioid trafficking. Stephen Kyosung Kim, a recovery from a surgery earlier that the pending court proceedings. licensed physician, pleaded not day. Kim turned himself into police guilty to the murder charge on Dec. The incident was investigated by on Dec. 14. After pleading not 14 and was ordered to return on the Beverly Hills Police guilty, he posted $1 million bail and Jan. 25 for a preliminary hearing. Department, the Medical Board of remains free pending further court Authorities warn about The charge stems from an inves- California and the Los Angeles proceedings.

expandingThe Los Angeles Countyopioidwork collaborativelyepidemic to attack this Sheriff’s Department has problem from every possible angle announced the results of a special- and on every conceivable level.” Homeowner accused of improper gun storage ized drug enforcement team com- From 2012 through Dec. 5, Prosecutors with Los Angeles Jaime Sanchez, 54, was charged Inside the unlocked gun case, batting the heroin and opioid epi- 2017, the team has arrested 1,116 City Attorney Mike Feuer’s Gun with two criminal counts of posses- officers allegedly found an unse- demic. individuals and seized 4,280 Violence Prevention Unit have filed sion of an assault weapon and cured and unloaded Tec-9 assault Since 2012, the LASD pounds of marijuana, 74 pounds two criminal counts against a South unlawful storage of a firearm. The weapon with a separate 30-round Domestic Highway Enforcement of hashish, 647 pounds of cocaine, Los Angeles father for allegedly maximum penalty is 18 months in large capacity magazine. The Team has been dedicated to dis- 218 pounds of heroin, 2,254 keeping an assault weapon unse- jail and a $1,000 fine. Arraignment assault weapon was allegedly not rupting the operations of cartels pounds of methamphetamine and cured in his closet. is scheduled for Jan. 16. properly registered. Officers also transporting drugs from Mexico more than 25,000 illegal pills. The allegedly unsecured weapon In November, Sanchez’s 15-year- allegedly discovered a partially into Los Angeles County, and to Additionally, 11 fugitives were was discovered by law enforcement old son allegedly was found by secured and unloaded .380-caliber northern California, Oregon, apprehended, 73 firearms were after the man’s teenage son is school officials at Washington High semi-automatic handgun, as well as Washington and Canada. During recovered and more than 9 million alleged to have brought an unloaded School to be in possession of a 9 five pounds of loose ammunition an initial three-month pilot pro- in cash was seized. handgun to school. mm semi-automatic handgun. inside the gun case. More than 50 gram, illegal narcotics with an During recent months, the “Locking up guns saves lives, Responding officers were told there rounds of 9 mm ammunition were estimated street value of $8.14 Domestic Highway Enforcement prevents crime, and it’s the law,” were other weapons at the student’s also allegedly recovered from a sep- million were seized. Afterwards, a Team has seen an alarming uptick Feuer said. “Unsecured firearms are home, where four minors live. arate closet. All weapons and full-time Domestic Highway in crimes related to the interstate a major source of crime guns in Los Investigating officers were given ammunition were confiscated by Enforcement Team was formed drug trade, including an increase Angeles, so we’re holding gun permission by Sanchez to search the law enforcement. Deputy City along with the Federal Bureau of in the amount of fentanyl seized. owners accountable for safely and home and were directed to a plastic Attorney Margie Barron is prose- Investigation and the U.S. Drug The synthetic drug is similar to lawfully locking them up.” gun case in a bedroom closet. cuting the case. Enforcement Agency to combat heroin but less expensive to pur- the national criminal drug trade chase. The department estimates enterprise. that the heroin and opioid epidem- “The drug epidemic involving ic results in the deaths of 160 peo- heroin, fentanyl and other illicit ple per day throughout the nation. substances is ever-present and is Fentanyl is manufactured and directly reaching into our neigh- sold by the drug cartels for the borhoods and schools in areas purpose of causing addiction throughout Los Angeles County,” much faster, which creates more Sheriff Jim McDonnell said. “It is of a demand for narcotics such as destroying families, cutting young heroin. In 2017, the team seized susceptible lives short and causing approximately 19 pounds pack- irreparable harm to our peaceful aged fentanyl in its pure form. and productive society. We must all For information, visit lasd.org.

My family, my staff and I send you Warmest Wishes for a Joyous and Healthy Holiday Season And hoping that 2018 brings you Peace, Love and Laughter in all the days of this New Year

Councilmember Paul Koretz City of Los Angeles, 5th District (CD5)

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‘Belltower’ would feature more art, citizen engagement n Officers spread holiday cheer WeHo residents had mixed feelings about at Blind Children’s Center the proposal during a community meeting

A new three-dimensional, verti- cally oriented digital billboard that may be installed at 8775 Sunset Blvd. by 2019 will feature advertisements and more motion art pieces, according to its team of architects and the West Hollywood City Council. The team presented the pilot proposal for the “West Hollywood

Belltower” at a community meeting photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood at the West Hollywood Library Tuesday. Tom Wiscombe The billboard, which could be completed by 2019, would sit along the Architecture, MOCA and Orange Sunset Strip. photo courtesy of Scott Kassell/Blind Children’s Center Barrel Media, were the creative Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Centurions team that won the “Sunset Strip West Hollywood residents will mental impact analysis and having football team, as well as the Rampart Division, and Records and Pilot Creative Off-site Advertising also see a new community plaza on the City Council approve the final Identification Division, spread holiday cheer at the Blind Children’s Sign” project, a contest two years the site of the Belltower, where design. Center on Dec. 13 during an annual holiday party. Santa Claus joined ago. The proposal had been talked concerts can be held, and interac- Siegl said the city had been the officers in delivering presents to the children at the center, which about since it was selected in tive features accessible to anyone thinking about the future of digital is located at 4120 Marathon St., in East Hollywood. The party cul- October 2016 from a group of nine. walking by. advertising for years and “wanted minated with the students performing holiday songs. For informa- The site of the new billboard “West Hollywood is a natural the Strip to remain a pioneer of tion, visit blindchildrenscenter.org. structure is currently a city-owned leader for innovation in advertis- ads.” parking lot. Upon completion, the ing,” Wiscombe said. “This new “Billboards are part of the billboard would be three-sided with architectural form will integrate mythology of the Sunset Strip, a also display art. Current digital bill- Rebecca Ehemann, the city’s one blank side facing neighbor- new digital media and be truly a place known for its signs,” she said. boards in West Hollywood, located public art coordinator, said that the hoods on the strip. The other sides billboard of the 21st century.” “We wanted to ask ourselves how at 8410 Sunset Blvd. and 9039 new billboard will also have more would incorporate layered technol- The city had updated its policy advertising is changing. So we held Sunset Blvd., have featured art such art in blocks. The current ones fea- ogy for high-resolution LED video for billboards and wall signs on the competition to see how some- as animated American flags and a ture art at the top of the hour and the projections of art commissioned by Sunset Boulevard in 2014, said one could use the space creatively.” rock ‘n’ roll slideshow by photogra- bottom of the hour. The new bill- MOCA and static screens for adver- Bianca Siegl, West Hollywood’s Wiscombe said the inspiration pher Robert Landau. These hori- board would have 25 minutes tisements. Its unique shape will be long range and mobility planning for the billboard’s unusual shape zontal boards devote 13 minutes instead, and feature bigger blocks vertical, rather than the traditional manager. The next steps in 2018 came from the adjacent tall trees. per hour to exhibits. That art is of art time, she said. horizontal billboards along the will be approving the operational He had envisioned the billboard as curated by Jessica Rich as part of “The most important part was Sunset Strip. contract, conducting an environ- a “special canvas” for MOCA to the Innovation Foundation. See Billboard page 31 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 December 21, 2017

Beverly Hills council approves JPA with school district n the city will pay the district $10.5 as much as anyone on this dais,” The 4-1 vote million in the 2017-18 fiscal year, Mirisch, the only council member concludes more than $11 million in 2018-19 and $11.5 with a son or daughter currently million in 2019-20 – an increase enrolled in the district, said at the five months of talks from the deal’s previous $9.7 mil- beginning of an extended diatribe after last deal expired lion per year value. The city will against the new deal. also reimburse the district for 50 He compared it to the Tax Cuts percent of the $281,573.92 cost for and Jobs Act in Congress in terms crossing guards, instead of paying of lack of transparency, especially The Beverly Hills City Council $125,000 for crossing guards as it with the votes by the school board voted 4-1 to implement a new joint did in the previous deal. and council coming in the middle powers agreement between the city Beverly Hills Unified began of the holiday season. and Beverly Hills Unified School negotiations asking for $13.5 mil- “It reminds me of a carbon copy District at its Dec. 19 meeting, one lion per year. of the way the tax bill was passed in week after the school board gave its District facilities used by the city Congress,” Mirisch said. “... The approval. under the agreement include all sausages were made in similar Negotiations for a new joint recreational and classroom facili- ways and we as a community powers agreement, which specifies ties at Beverly Hills High School, deserve better.” the terms for city usage of district the district’s four K-8 schools and Detailing the complexity of justi- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo property for various forms of pro- district office. fying the value provided by the The joint powers agreement between the city of Beverly Hills and the gramming, extended more than five Programming made possible school district in exchange for city Beverly Hills Unified School District allows for city usage of district facilities. months after the previous deal under the agreement includes after- dollars, Mirisch added that a finan- expired on June 30. An extension school enrichment classes at the cial gift from the city to the school News and World Report 2017 list of value than the amount eventually kept the old terms in effect to main- district’s four K-8 schools, aquatics district, instead of a joint powers best high schools in California, a agreed upon was “debunked,” tain programming as talks contin- classes at the high school’s pool, agreement, would be more appro- metric Mirisch said should according to the councilman. He ued. Beverly Hills Little League at priate if the objective is to bolster improve. said negotiation could have “started A few council members were school baseball fields and adult district coffers. Councilman Robert Wunderlich from the beginning with reason,” critical of the process, but support- classes in high school classrooms. He also suggested the dollar said a joint powers agreement con- adding that the two sides are “not ed the new agreement. Vice Mayor “It was done with a tremendous amount should be contingent upon tract analysis the district gave to the adversaries.” Julian Gold said that reaching the amount of fairness and balance,” the district’s academic perfor- city a few months ago was one of “We have a common objective,” new deal was a “very painful expe- Mayor Lili Bosse said, adding that mance. Beverly Hills High School the holdups. The rationale in the Wunderlich said. “We all want out rience,” and “sometimes it got per- she was “proud with all my heart” was ranked No. 130 in the U.S. analysis for a higher contractual schools to succeed.” sonal and it probably shouldn’t to vote in favor of it. have.” Councilman John Mirisch, who “[But] in the end, I think this is a cast the dissenting vote, said the good product,” Gold said. process was “flawed.” According to the new agreement, “I care about our school district

photo by Edwin Folven Increased Hollywood Sign security for holiday season Councilman David Ryu, 4th Avenue and Fern Dell Drive. Visitors District, has allocated $68,668 in dis- are encouraged to take advantage of cretionary funds for increased securi- increased DASH shuttle service to ty around the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory and the Greek Dec. 21 of this year to Jan. 2. Theatre. In July and August of this Anticipating increased tourism and year, this DASH service saw record activity around the sign during this ridership of 48,678 and 44,587 pas- time, Ryu’s motion for increased sengers, respectively.A one-way fare funding was approved by the City to the Griffith Observatory is just 35 Council on Dec. 5, the first of two cents with a TAP card. Hollywood Sign motions approved “Councilmember David Ryu’s by the council this month. motions to increase funding for addi- “The Hollywood Sign is one of the tional traffic support in the neighbor- most iconic and world-renowned hoods surrounding the Hollywood symbols we have in LosAngeles, and Sign demonstrate Council District 4’s the safety and security of nearby ongoing sensitivity to the residents’ neighborhoods and visitors must concerns about the impact of tourism remain a top priority,” Ryu said. in their communities,” said Chris “Increased police and LADOT pres- Baumgart, chair of the Hollywood ence around the Hollywood Sign is Sign Trust. “Dedicating significant key to ensuring a happy holiday sea- resources towards immediate and son for all our communities.” long term solutions are impressive, The funding will pay for increased proactive steps taken by CD4.” LAPD and Department of The City Council also approved a Transportation patrols in the area to motion on Dec. 6 to submit a budget ease traffic flow, provide security and request for the 2018-19 budget to monitor fire safety by curbing smok- better manage traffic and safety ing and ensuring emergency vehicles around the Hollywood Sign in the have full access to the hillsides. future. Additional “No Smoking” signs have The budget request motion also been placed in Griffith Park and instructs the LADOT, LAPD, and the hillsides. RAP to develop and submit a budget In addition, the Department of request for consideration as part of Recreation and Parks is preparing for the 2018-19 Mayor’s Proposed heavy traffic in Griffith Park during Budget, identifying needed resources the holiday season. LADOT traffic to adequately manage traffic and pub- officers have been requested along lic safety issues around the Los Feliz Boulevard at Vermont Hollywood Sign and in adjacent Avenue, North Commonwealth neighborhoods year round. 8 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

oversaw egg production. Their company, Norco Ranch Inc., grew over the decades to be one of the Holocaust survivor and philanthropist mourned biggest egg distributors, according n grew up in her family’s bakery. She captured and forced Eisen and her to the Los Angeles Times. In 2000, Beverly Hills resident had a simple but happy childhood, husband into the Jewish ghetto in the Eisens sold the company to was also a successful she recalled in 2001 to the USC Lublin, Poland, a situation Eisen Moark, a subsidiary of Land O’ Shoah Foundation, which collects recounted as horrible. Lakes. businesswoman and records the testimony of “It was poverty. It was filth. It But the Eisens never forgot the Holocaust survivors. That peace, was hunger – fear,” Eisen said of atrocities of the Holocaust. They however, was cut short when Nazi the ghetto in her Shoah interview. were a part of The 1939 Society, a Beverly Hills resident Hilda soldiers marched into Eisen’s town “You just couldn’t believe your group for Holocaust survivors in Eisen may have gained success by during the German occupation of eyes what was happening around Beverly Hills, and were among the developing and owning the egg Poland in 1939. you.” early supporters who contributed to farm Norco Ranch Inc. with hus- As Eisen watched in horror, the With forces continually shipping the U.S. Holocaust Memorial band Harry Eisen, but she was also soldiers took the town’s Torah, people to concentration and exter- Museum, which opened in deeply philanthropic, continually unraveled the scroll in the streets, mination camps, Eisen and her hus- Washington, D.C., in 1993. Upon funding and supporting Jewish and then forced the men of the vil- band escaped the ghetto and joined selling Norco Ranch, the Eisens photo courtesy of Michael Rubinstein organizations, inspired by her own lage to spit and step on the sacred a group of Jewish resistance fight- focused their time on helping with Hilda Eisen died on Nov. 22 at the experience as a Holocaust survivor. text. After her parents and six sib- ers, who were hiding in the forests the Lodzer Organization of Hilda Eisen died Nov. 22 in lings were taken by German offi- of Poland and attacking passing California, a nonprofit that support- age of 100. Beverly Hills. She was 100 years cers in the middle of the night, German trains. And when Nazi ed Jewish groups in the L.A.-area old. Eisen and her first husband fled, forces captured Eisen again to and raised funds for Israel. Holocaust, especially for students Born in the small Polish village moving from town to town. interrogate her, she managed to Bill Elperin, president of The who come from under-resourced of Izbica on April 25, 1917, Eisen Despite the pair’s efforts, Nazis escape once more. 1939 Society, praised Hilda Eisen schools and face adversity in their Despite all the struggles she and her continued efforts over the own homes or communities,” Kean endured and the tragedies she wit- years, from resistance group mem- said. “They learn about human nessed, Eisen said “there was no ber to business woman and philan- resilience and the power of perse- time for grieving.” thropist. verance in a personal way that no Separated from all relations, by “She was a very strong woman,” textbook can ever convey. And the war’s end Eisen learned her Elperin said. although we are working to pre- husband, along with her family, had With Eisen’s recorded testimony serve survivors’ testimony for the all died. From her village, only a held by the Shoah Foundation and time in the future when there are no few remained, including high published online, her story will survivors left, as the number of sur- school classmate Harry Eisen. The continue to serve future genera- vivors dwindles and the events of two married shortly after the war tions, alongside other memorials the Holocaust become more dis- and moved to the United States. and museums, such as the Los tant, the need for survivors to share After living in Los Angeles’ Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. their stories face to face becomes Boyle Heights neighborhood, While the staff of the museum did more urgent.” Harry and Hilda Eisen saved not know Eisen, Beth Kean, execu- Hilda Eisen is survived by $5,000, bought 100 chickens and tive director of LAMOTH, empha- daughters Ruth Eisen, Mary moved to Arcadia to begin their egg sized the importance of hearing the Cramer and Frances Miller, along distribution company. Operations stories of survivors. with eight grandchildren and seven quickly expanded during the “Hearing firsthand from a photo courtesy of the 13th Council District Office great-grandchildren. Her husband 1950s, and the couple moved Holocaust survivor is often the Harry Eisen died in 2012, and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, spoke during a City again, this time to Norco. Harry highlight of our visitors’ experience Howard Eisen, their son, died in Council hearing on requirements for new developments that will add managed the business, and Hilda at Los Angeles Museum of the 2014. more affordable housing in the city.

Council approves O’Farrell’s

‘ValueThe Los Angeles Capture’ City Council measure“What the authors of JJJ did recently approved an ordinance not address are other paths to that requires developers seeking entitlement that allow for greater to build above and beyond permit- development rights without pro- ted constraints to include afford- viding affordable housing,” able units in their projects. O’Farrell said. “This incentive- Known as the “Value Capture” based approach will create surety ordinance, it was first introduced for everyone and result in tangi- by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, ble units of affordable housing 13th District, in 2014 and address- citywide.” es building applications for condi- Through “Value Capture,” all tional use permits (both for projects will provide a certain mixed-use and commercial), as percent of covenanted affordable well as permits for height and area housing for 55 years. changes. None of those permits Additionally, any replacement are covered by other incentive- housing as a result of redevelop- based programs. ment must result in a net gain of The regulatory settings affordable housing. changed when voters approved The council voted 14-1 on the Measure JJJ, establishing a value ordinance, which will now go capture policy for projects requir- before the council for a second ing a zone change or general plan reading after the beginning of the amendment. new year. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 December 21, 2017

Metro examines public-private MetroMotorists cancontinues expect work to subway work along Wilshire Blvd. continue along Wilshire Boulevard for the Purple Line Extension sub- partnership for Vermont corridor way project, and the Metropolitan The Los Angeles County helping us attract the kind of cre- Transportation Authority is provid- Metropolitan Transportation ative thinking and transformative ing updates about the construction. Authority has received an unso- technology that will accelerate Preparation for pile installation licited proposal from AECOM our transportation future.” continues near Wilshire Boulevard and John Laing for a public-pri- Metro’s Office of and Western Avenue, while jet vate partnership to bring cutting- Extraordinary Innovation is in the grouting is ongoing near Wilshire edge mobility technologies and process of assembling a phase Boulevard and Norton Avenue. next generation bus rapid transit one review team to evaluate the Additionally, instrumentation work to the Vermont Avenue Transit concept on its financial and tech- is occurring near Wilshire Corridor. nical merit. Boulevard and Tremaine Avenue. The Vermont corridor runs “We are encouraged by this Around the construction site near approximately 12.5 miles from proposal for a much-needed pro- Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Hollywood Boulevard to 120th ject that will have a major impact Avenue, concrete work and dewa- Street. It is the second busiest cor- on an important north/south corri- tering well maintenance is occur- photo by Edwin Folven ridor in Los Angeles County, dor,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. ring near Wilshire Boulevard and behind Wilshire Boulevard, with Washington. “It’s another sign Sycamore Avenue. Excavation, Work is ongoing at the Metro Purple Line Extension project construction more than 45,000 weekday bus that the private sector is getting on hauling, instrumentation work and staging yard near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. boardings. In addition to being board to help us advance our jet grouting is also ongoing near one of the busiest corridors in the transportation revolution in Los Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax and 2 of the La Cienega and Rodeo Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For region, there also are approxi- Angeles County.” Avenue (pictured). Decking prepa- Station is scheduled on Wednesday, information, visit metro.net. mately 150,775 people who The review team will be ration, utility work, hauling and Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Members of the public with ques- reside in the area, one half-mile charged with reaching a decision dewatering well installation is also Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills tions or concerns about Purple Line on either side. on whether to advance the propos- occurring near Wilshire and La City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive. Extension construction activity can The Vermont Avenue Transit al to the next phase for a more Cienega Boulevards. Additionally, a construction com- also call the 24-hour project hotline Corridor project would help detailed financial and technical Metro has also announced plans munity meeting will be held on at (213)922-6934, and email the improve speeds, relieve crowding review, decline further review or for upcoming community meetings. Thursday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 7:30 project team at on current lines and improve on- proceed directly to a competitive A meeting on updates for Section 1 p.m. at the Petersen Automotive [email protected]. time performance, in addition to solicitation. increasing connectivity to other “[Public-private partnerships] Metro services such as the Red are a critical mechanism for bring- and Purple Line subways systems ing innovation to project deliv- and Green Line and Expo Line ery,” said Metro Chief Innovation light rail services. Officer Joshua Schank. “The tech- Additionally, the proposal nology solutions envisioned in could result in early delivery of a this proposal show that such inno- critical Measure M project. It is vation has a place in every corner the first proposal Metro has of our system, from subways to received for the Measure M pro- light rail to bus.” ject and the 11th proposing an The project is planned to alternative delivery method for a receive $25 million from Measure major capital project. M and $400 million from other “Partnerships give us new sources. Under the Measure M opportunities and resources to spending plan, the project is bring ideas to life,” said L.A. scheduled to break ground in Mayor and Metro Board Chair 2024 and is projected for comple- Eric Garcetti. “Measure M is tion between 2028 and 2030.

Regional Connector boring machineAngeli, the Tunnel makes Boring progress2018. Machine mining twin tunnels for The $1.75-billion Regional the Regional Connector Transit Connector Transit Project is a 1.9- Project achieved another major mile underground light-rail exten- milestone on Friday, Dec. 8, when sion that will connect the Blue, it broke through a wall of dirt at the Expo and Gold Lines in downtown underground Grand Avenue Los Angeles and will include three Arts/Bunker Hill Station at Second new stations at 1st Street/Central and Hope in downtown Los Avenue, Second Street/Broadway Angeles, after being re-launched to and Second Place/Hope Street. start the second tunnel near Little The rail line is expected to serve Tokyo earlier this summer. 88,000 riders daily – including Angeli was lowered into the 17,000 new riders – and save com- ground near First and Central in muters up to 20 minutes by reduc- late 2016 and began digging the ing the need to transfer. The con- tunnels in early February. In June, nector will provide a one-seat, one the machine completed digging the fare ride for commuters from first of two tunnels. The machine Azusa to Long Beach and from will now be repositioned to begin East Los Angeles to Santa Monica. tunneling the last segment of the The project is scheduled to be com- tunnel to Fourth Street and Flower. pleted in 2021. Tunnel mining operation is expect- For information, visit ed to be complete in mid-January metro.net/regionalconnector.

photo courtesy of Metro The Regional Connector Transit Project boring machine recently broke through at the Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station. 10 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Mayor Garcetti hosts City leaders join PATH at groundbreaking ceremony for new homeless housing ‘Snow Ball’ for seniors Representatives of People portive housing that homeless indi- Assisting the Homeless and PATH “The viduals in the 13th District so des- Ventures were joined on Dec. 20 by perately need,” O’Farrell said. “I Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, groundbreaking of want to acknowledge and thank my City Council President Herb Phase 2 is only staff for their work to connect our Wesson, 11th District, and the beginning of city departments with the project Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th team to help make this develop- District, at a groundbreaking cere- the great impact ment possible.” mony for Phase 2 of the PATH Proposition HHH PATH has set a goal of helping Metro Villas. will have in our 10,000 people get off the streets by The ceremony marked the first 2020. project funded by voter-approved neighborhoods.” “Sustainable and effective solu- Proposition HHH to begin con- tions to reducing Los Angeles’ struction. The project is located in homeless population can be chal- the 300 block of North Madison -PATH CEO lenging, but PATH’s combination Avenue, east of Vermont Avenue Joel John Roberts of temporary and permanent hous- and south of the Hollywood (101) ing with supportive services and Freeway. critical needs resources for resi- “The groundbreaking of Phase 2 chapter in getting homeless dents of this development will go a is only the beginning of the great Angelenos off the streets and into long way,” said Sindy Spivak, com- impact Proposition HHH will have communities where they can start munity development bank regional in our neighborhoods,” said PATH fresh, feel safe and begin rebuilding executive for Bank of America CEO Joel John Roberts. “By con- their lives,” said Mayor Eric Merrill Lynch. “We share PATH’s tinuing to work together on devel- Garcetti. “Prop. HHH set L.A. on a mission to put people on the path to opments like PATH Metro Villas, path to grow our supply of perma- economic stability and are proud to we will solve the crisis of home- nent supportive housing – and provide both debt and equity lessness.” PATH is an incredible partner in the financing to help make this vision a PATH Metro Villas is a multi- work of making sure that everyone reality for Angelenos.” phase, mixed-use community in our city can have a place to call designed to house homeless indi- home.” photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office viduals. It integrates 187 affordable PATH is working to end home- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, First Lady Amy Elaine Wakeland and supportive apartments, and 88 lessness by building housing and SHOULD I and the Getty House Foundation board of directors welcomed guests interim housing beds with pro- providing supportive services from senior centers throughout the city of Los Angeles to a holiday grams focused on health, employ- throughout California. During the SEEK HELP celebration at the Getty House on Dec. 6 honoring their work in the ment, housing placement and veter- last three years, PATH has helped community. The volunteer docents of City Hall were honored and an services. over 7,000 individuals and families WITH MY given gifts. Phase 2 include 122 affordable move into permanent housing. apartments, as well as health and “I am so proud of the partnership ESTATE mental health clinics. 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Mid City West supports updated 8000 Beverly project n the [developer] has agreed to help market-rate housing.” Development will fund an enhanced crosswalk or sig- According to the project descrip- next be considered nal at the corner of Beverly and tion, it would have two levels of Edinburgh, which will make cross- subterranean parking with 84 by the City Council ing Beverly Boulevard by foot or spaces and 61 bicycle parking bike much safer.” spaces. Los Angeles City Ira Handelman, a consultant rep- Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th The Mid City West Community resenting the project, said the District, said he is optimistic about Council’s executive board on Dec. developer is looking forward to the development. 12 supported plans for a mixed-use consideration by the Los Angeles “I am supportive of much needed housing and commercial project City Council. affordable and market rate housing proposed at 8000 Beverly Blvd. “The developer is pleased with in my district and I understand that The council’s planning and land the support and worked with the the neighborhood council has sup- use committee had previously neighborhood council and the com- ported the new development at endorsed a smaller, five-story munity,” Handelman said. “It meets 8000 Beverly and I support the photo courtesy of PLUSARCH. INC. building at the site, but the execu- two important needs, one for decision they have made,” Koretz An larger version of the proposed project at 8000 Beverly Blvd. was tive board overruled that decision affordable housing and the other for said. recently approved by the Mid City West Community Council. and supported a six-story project to bring more affordable housing to the community. The project by Beverly Pacifica LLC calls for 58 units, including six units for very low-income ten- ants and two units for those with moderate incomes. It will also have 7,400 square feet of ground floor commercial space. The project will replace a one- story building that was formerly used as offices for SBE Entertainment and has most recently been used as studio and office space. Mid City West board members had asked the developer to include more affordable housing at the site. “8000 Beverly Blvd is a smart and well-designed mixed income and mixed-use development that will add net new housing without displacing residents,” said Mid City West Chair Scott Epstein. “I’m proud that advocacy on the part of Mid City West board members led to an increase of four affordable units and six market rate units to the project. These extra units will help address Mid City West’s housing crunch and give families of different income levels the opportunity to live in and contribute to our vibrant community. I’m also pleased that

Producers Guild recognizes Ryan Murphy The Producers Guild of America announced recently that television and film producer Ryan Murphy will be honored with the Guild’s 2018 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television, recognizing the Emmy-winning producer’s con- tributions to the television industry. Murphy will receive the award at the 29th annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The producer has won four Emmys, two PGA Awards and was the recipient of the PGA’s 2014 Stanley Kramer Award for his work on the Emmy-winning television movie “The Normal Heart.” Murphy is the creative force behind many television shows of the past two decades including: the antholo- gy series “American Horror Story,” “American Crime Story,” and “Feud”; as well as “Nip/Tuck” and “Glee.” Murphy recently wrapped production on “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” starring Edgar Ramirez, Penelope Cruz and Ricky Martin, which will premiere on FX in early 2018. For information, visit producers- guild.org. 12 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

County libraries Dodgers observe holiday to offer new tradition of welcoming kids fine-free

studentThe Los Angeles cards County Library is rolling out a new student card as part of the Library Card Challenge, a national effort to ensure that every child enrolled in school has access to books and public library resources. The challenge was launched in photo by Owen Swaby for LTMFTv 2015 by President Barack Obama and the Institute of Museum and Guests enjoyed a “Star Wars”-themed holiday party hosted by C.I.T.Y x1 Library Services, with support from featuring costumed characters from the movies. the Urban Libraries Council and American Library Association. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors accepted the “challenge” in November 2016. The new L.A. County Library LGBT youth celebrate holidays student card is for students 17 and younger. It allows them to check out a maximum of three print items at a at annual ‘Tamale Wars’ party time, fine-free, and offers full access C.I.T.Y x1 (Community youth activist and candidate in the to online resources such as tutoring, Intervention Through Youth) Youth 34th Congressional District, spoke language classes and databases. The Group held its 14th annual Tamale to attendees and performed a spe- card expires after three years. The photo by Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers Holiday Dinner & Dance for cial freestyle rap song highlighting West Hollywood Library is part of The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers LGBT Youth & Allies on Dec. 17 the issues he is passionate about. the county’s library system. Foundation hosted more than 300 pre-selected schoolchildren from at the Hollywood Hotel. In con- Nonprofit and community groups For the initial phase of the pro- the community on Dec. 14 for a day of fun and games during the junction with “The Last Jedi” film present included the Los Angeles gram, the libraries will issue cards to team’s annual Children’s Holiday Party. The party included snow, opening last weekend, the C.I.T.Y LGBT Center, Tarzana Treatment third-grade students because read- lunch, music, visits with Dodger players and a photo booth. Catcher x1 party featured a “Star Wars” Centers’ PrEP4Life, Health Net ing development is key to that age Austin Barnes and outfielder Joc Pederson played catch with the chil- theme and was titled “The Tamale and COLORS Youth Counseling, group. Only 41 percent of third dren. Dodgers alumni Dennis Powell, Billy Ashley and Matt Luke Wars.” all of which donated “Star Wars” T- graders in L.A. County are currently also participated, along with Naomi Rodriguez, Dodgers vice presi- “We gave our youth attendees an shirts, memorabilia and gift cards reading at grade level. dent, external affairs and community relations; and Nichol amazing evening filled with music, as raffle prizes. For information, For information, visit colapub- Whiteman, executive director of the Los Angeles Dodgers community resources, positive visit CITYx1.com. lib.org/students. Foundation. For information, visit dodgers.com. messages and warm tamales,” said Carlos Sosa, executive director of C.I.T.Y x1. “Our ‘Star Wars’ theme really came to life by having three party characters in attendance to mingle with our guests. All were great, and the youth really enjoyed interacting with them.” The event links local at-risk youth with social services through Warm Wishes for a a unique and fun social mixer. Many of the 200 attendees came from local group homes and shel- ters, or live in the Hollywood area. Special guest Kenneth Mejia, a Terrific Holiday Season

Ride buses and trains free after 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will once again offer free rides on all Metro bus and rail lines operating on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, all bus and rail service will run on a regular Sunday schedule. Rides will be free from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, bus and rail will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Bus lines that do not operate on Sundays will not run on Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, Metro buses will operate on a regular Sunday schedule. Metro rail lines will run every 12 minutes on all lines with overnight, 24-hour service. Free fares will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. After 2 a.m., U.S. Representative, 33rd District, Ted Lieu, Betty, Brennan & Austin transit riders will need to pay fares to ride. Metro rail will run every 20 minutes from approximately 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. For information, visit Paid for by Ted Lieu for Congress metro.net. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 December 21, 2017 14 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills Community Charitable LadyLike Foundation helps young women excel The LadyLike Foundation recently held its “LadyLike Day” Foundation offers gifting options celebrating the program, which The city of Beverly Hills invites Park. educates young ladies ages of 12- community members and local busi- Interested donors may give any 17 from underserved neighbor- nesses to participate in philanthropic amount and in more than one area or hoods The young ladies attended opportunities this holiday season city department. Additional charita- group sessions led by profession- through its Community Charitable ble giving programs are also avail- als in the finance, fashion, and Foundation at beverlyhills.org/char- able through the Friends of health and fitness fields, as well as itblegifting. Greystone; the Friends of the classes on etiquette. The panel A tax-deductible donation Beverly Hills Public Library, and also included an appearance by towards park beautification projects, the Friends of Beverly Gardens NBA legend Magic Johnson, who historical preservation and restora- Park. was joined by Tina Knowles- tion efforts, or cultural and commu- Although all donations to the city Lawson (left), Marilyn Booker, nity programs are a few options of are tax deductible, some patrons and Cookie Johnson, Leah Pump and many available to make a difference companies require donations to be Holly Robinson-Peete. For infor- in the Beverly Hills community. given to a 501(c)3. mation, visit theladylike.com. photo courtesy of the LadyLike Foundation “Beverly Hills is fortunate to have so many generous people who want to support our community,” said Howard Fisher, chair of the foundation’s board of directors. “The Foundation has made it easy for interested residents, businesses and others to make charitable contribu- tions to areas of the City where they feel it will have the greatest impact for future generations.” Donations of $4 million ear- marked for the Beverly Gardens Park Restoration Project through the Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation is helping to restore the century-old landmark to its splendid glory. “The Beverly Hills sign and lily pond, the Electric Fountain and the Cactus Garden are among the park’s restoration project highlights,” Fisher said. The city of Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation was established to allow residents and local businesses to give a tax- deductible donation to the city. There are many opportunities available for giving, including The Beverly Gardens Park, Beverly Hills Community Dog Park, Greystone Mansion & Gardens, Beverly Hills Public Library, Human Services and more. A new, online donation option is available for the Beverly Gardens Park Historical Renovation Project and the Beverly Hills Community Dog

WeHo announces opening of new

dogThe city parks of West Hollywood is inviting dog owners and their pets to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city’s new off-leash dog parks on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. in West Hollywood Park. The new dog parks are located near the basketball courts at the north portion of the park. West Hollywood City Council members and city staff will join community members for the ceremony. The project includes a 4,250- square-foot area for small dogs west of the basketball courts, and a 7,350-square-foot space for large dogs east of the courts. Each dog park features open space with benches, shade trees, small mounds, turf terraces and water stations. New pedestrian stairs and a ramp north of the basketball courts will provide access to Santa Monica Boulevard. The dog parks are the first new features of West Hollywood Park to be unveiled as part of Master Plan Phase II improvements. West Hollywood Park is located at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. For information, visit weho.org/whparkproject. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 December 21, 2017

Happy Holidays from Park La Brea History. Legacies. Traditions. There are few places in this city that house all these attributes so elegantly. Choosing to live at Park La Brea is choosing a lifestyle of originality. It’s a unique community that honors the past with a reverence for its classic architecture and blends it with a rich list of amenities and features. While embracing Park La Brea’s rich history, we have taken our gor- geous interiors into the 21st century. Rent one of our Signature or Premium apartments where mid- century modern meets contemporary LA. We have upgraded our towers to include granite or quartz countertops, hardwood floors, central air conditioning and washers and dryers, enabling us to compete with newer apartments around us, while offering a much more affordable rate. For a more suburban feel, choose one of our Garden Townhomes, spread among 160 acres of parks and landscaping. Each Garden Townhome has the feel of a private cottage or bungalow and opens onto a grassy courtyard. If you are looking for a social life, Park La Brea is incomparable. Outdoor cafes, two saltwater pools, Health Club with yoga and spin room and recreational parks are just some of the gathering places. Join us for outdoor summer movies, chess, bridge or Mahjongg clubs, Zumba or yoga. Our 100 seat indoor theater runs current movies every week. The Farmers Market, The Grove, the Petersen Automotive Museum and the future Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are within walking distance, as well as LACMA and trendy restaurants. Park La Brea is only a few short miles to West Hollywood, the chic of Beverly Hills, or the beach in Santa Monica, and only 6 miles to downtown. Nowhere else in Los Angeles - past, present or future - will you find the combination of luxury, recreation, culture and convenience that is the oasis of Park La Brea. 6200 West 3rd Street • Los Angeles, CA 90036 • (877) 652-3292 16 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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$81 per adult, $38 per child. 9876 Wolf on Christmas Eve at Wilshire Blvd., (310)274-7777. Christmas Eve TART hef Marcel Vigneron is prepar- n Dec. 24 from 5 to 10 p.m., Christmas Eve at ing a decadent prix-fixe chef Aloise Kieffer is prepar- CChristmas feast that includes the Oing a three-course, prix-fixe dinner Nick & Stef’s Xmas Tree Salad, sunchoke soup, that includes a glass of white, red or spiny lobster risotto, roasted duck Champagne for $40 per person. Steakhouse breast and a cacao mousse tart. His Appetizer choices include fried tart with a bourbon eggnog five-course tasting menu of holiday Brussel sprouts or white cheddar cocktail before enjoying chef fare is $75 per person, plus an mac and cheese before selecting a SMegan Logan’s Christmas special optional beverage pairing. TART burger, salmon, Carolina rice with crispy duck breast entrée Reservations are available from 5 bowl, house-made spaghetti, or served with braised red cabbage, to 9 p.m. 7661 Melrose Ave., chicken and dumplings. Finish with celery root purée, Brussels (323)424-7735. banana bread pudding. 115 S. sprouts,and huckleberry duck jus Fairfax Ave., (323)556-2608. for $42. Finish with one of the winter wonderland desserts. The full à la carte menu is also available. 330 Christmas Eve at photo courtesy of The Belvedere at The Peninsula Hotel S. Hope St., (213)680-0330. Ray’s & Stark Bar Christmas brunch njoy an urban culinary oasis buffet at Circa 55 Christmas at The Belvedere surrounded by some of the most n Christmas Day, enjoy the Ho! Ho! Ho! elebrate the holidays at The Peninsula Beverly Hills on Dec. 24 Ecelebrated artwork in the world on iconic Beverly Hills brunch Christmas at with a traditional four-course dinner prepared by executive chef Christmas Eve with a three- or four- Obuffet at The Beverly Hilton from CDavid Codey. The prix-fixe menu includes chilled lobster, crab-stuffed course menu from executive chef 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traditional flavors The Pikey calamari and beef Wellington. Reservations are from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fernando Darin. Seasonal fare and and seasonal specialties are dis- This holiday meal is $148 per person. On Christmas Day, a festive fam- classic favorites include scallop played at various breakfast stations. hef Jack Hotchkin’s ily-style menu is available from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 9882 S. Santa poke with bamboo rice and shiso There is a carving stations featuring Hollywood-style Christmas Monica Blvd., (310)975-2736. cream; potato gnocchi with robioli- prime rib, roasted turkey and Cmenu features local and organic na; roasted Tasmanian trout with Scottish salmon. There is also a dishes on Sunday, Dec. 24. Start roasted sunchoke and Moroccan bountiful salad station, as well as a with fire-roasted chestnuts with Christmas cocktails with names gravy. Wines by the glass are $5, couscous. Dessert is a mascarpone decadent truffle risotto station com- house-cured bacon and honey such as Champagne Superstar and select wines for the holiday are semifreddo with espresso, caramel plete with oversized Parmigiano- glaze; salted cod brandade fritters; The Pikey Hot Apple Cider. The priced at $20 each. On Boxing Day, and fleur de sel. The three-course Reggiano wheel and shaved black delicata squash with golden raisins; restaurant on Christmas Eve will Dec. 26, The Pikey is open at noon menu is $60 per person and the four truffles. The extravagant display of goose neck ragù with pappardelle also offer a traditional Sunday roast with all-day happy hour prices and course is $75. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., “Santa Pastries” includes a variety noodles; and figgy pudding with complete with stuffing, roasted food specials. 7617 W. Sunset (323)857-6180. of desserts and pies. The price is crème anglaise. The Pikey offers potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and Blvd., (323)850-5400.

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With 23 restaurants in the United kale salad layered with thin strips of States and 16 restaurants across the broccoli stalk and a soft whole globe, Michelin-starred chef Jean- boiled egg. As my friend Kendal Georges Vongerichten doesn’t have remarked, the shaved Parmesan a lot of time to spare. But 24 hours cheese and small croutons was just enough time for the enhanced the flavors. esteemed chef to debut his new Kendal and I made a deal, while “Lunch in Sixty,” a meal inspired I ordered the roasted organic chick- by his global travels, at the Waldorf en entrée, she selected the slow- Astoria Beverly Hills. By Jill Weinlein baked salmon with a truffle vinai- Vongerichten grew up in Alsace, grette. Together, we would get the France, and developed a passion for opportunity to taste both entrées. food while working at Auberge de To our surprise, her dish was not l’Ill as an apprentice to chef Paul the only one heightened with truf- Haeberlin. His talents quickly took two starters, entrées and desserts. I fles. Vongerichten and executive him beyond France, and into the immediately chose a bowl of but- chef Steve Benjamin arrived at our kitchens of the Oriental Hotel in ternut squash minestrone, intrigued table with a plate of aromatic black Bangkok and the Mandarin Hotel by the combination. Instead of a truffles and shaved one of the most in Hong Kong, where he fell in love thick tomato Italian based soup, the expensive edible mushrooms on with the unique and aromatic fla- smooth, golden puréed liquid top of each entrée. The delicious vors of Asia. offered a slightly sweet base for truffles offered hints of wet earth, Sitting at a table for ten, we were crunchy sourdough croutons and a dried berry and cocoa. given the one-page “Lunch in sprinkling of microgreens. Cutting into my beautifully roast- Sixty” menu offering a choice of Others at the table ordered the ed chicken, I enjoyed the medal- lions of soft squash, broccoli florets and Brussels sprouts on the plate. What made this dish extra special was the thick, creamy mustard and tarragon sauce. It was ethereal. photo by Jill Weinlein My friend’s salmon, served with The molten chocolate cake dessert on the “Lunch in Sixty” menu is mashed potatoes and shaved Brussels sprouts, included a won- served with a scoop of ice cream and French Tuile. derfully rich and musky truffle like a giant upside-down strawber- nut and mushroom pie, turkey and vinaigrette. ry, the dessert sat on top of a short- smoked salmon finger sandwiches, For dessert, we shared the small bread base alongside a scoop of a pumpkin quiche, shrimp tempura flower-shaped chocolate cake dust- honey ice cream. with cranberry sweet and sour ed with powdered sugar. Inside the For the holidays, chef Benjamin sauce, Gruyere popovers and sweet middle of the cake was melted has partnered with Canadian luxury treats for this elegant tea presented chocolate that oozed out onto the tea blender, Tealeaves, for a tradi- from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Lobby plate, perfect for mixing with the tional “Nutcracker” afternoon tea. Lounge. vanilla bean ice cream on the side. As the server brought me a cup of Chef Vongerichten has curated a The ice cream was adorned with a the special blend tea, I took in the three- to six-course pre-fixe menu crispy, lace-like French tuile dotted rich and creamy notes, smooth and for Christmas Eve, Christmas and with small cocao nibs. nutty taste profile and pleasing jolt New Year’s Eve. I promise they We ordered the baked apple plate of caffeine. Tealeaves only makes will be one of the most extravagant as well, which arrived with thinly this particular tea during the winter meals you’ve experienced in 2017. sliced apples arranged into a beau- season. $$$ 9850 Wilshire Blvd., (800)774- tiful, shiny red pyramid. Looking Chef Benjamin also serves chest- 1500.

photo by Jill Weinlein Jean-Georges, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, is beautifully decorated for the holidays.

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See sugarplums and carolers at the Farmers Market The Original Farmers Market, Dec. 22, the Dickensian Carolers dation from any Market merchant corner of Third and Fairfax, is cel- will stroll the Market from noon to or two hours with validation from ebrating the holidays with free, 3 p.m., the Nutcracker Marionettes many of the grocers. There are also family-friendly activities for all will perform at 12:30 and 2 p.m. on seasonal parking spaces on the ages. the plaza, a marionette-making ses- south side of the Market designated The Farmers Market, decked in sion runs from noon to 3 p.m. on as 20-minute “turkey pick-up” holiday décor, kicks the Yuletide the plaza, and Christmas with the spots and 30-minute “grocery in atmosphere into high gear through Blue Hawaiians will be held from 7 and out” spots to allow for easier Sunday, Dec. 24 with holiday- to 9 p.m. on the West Patio. shopping through Jan. 2. The themed strolling carolers, enter- The Dickensian Carolers return Farmers Market is open from 9 tainers and arts and crafts. Hum on Saturday, Dec. 23 from noon to a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve for along with performers including 3 p.m., followed by the Dakota last-minute shoppers, and will be The Sugarplums, the Dickensian Holiday Trio performing from 6 to closed on Christmas Day (with the Carolers, the Goode Time Carolers, 8 p.m. on the West Patio. Mariachi exception of a few merchants). On Dakota’s Holiday Trio, The Blue Fiesta will perform throughout the New Year’s Eve, the Market’s Hawaiians, the Nutcracker Market on Saturday, Dec. 23 from hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 9 a.m. to Marionettes and Mariachi Fiesta. noon to 3 p.m. 9 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Today, Dec. 21, The Sugarplums Parking at the Market is free for For information, visit farmers- will perform at 12:30 and 2 p.m. on 90 minutes with purchase and vali- marketla.com. photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market the Market Plaza; a snow globe making session runs from noon to 3 p.m., and the Goode Time Carolers will stroll through the Market from 5 to 8 p.m. On Friday,

Petersen Automotive Museum continues CarStories podcast The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced that after more than 200 episodes of its popular CarStories podcast, featuring guests ranging from Richard Rawlings to Cheech Marin, the show is being expanded to offer even more ways to hear people’s stories about their love affairs with the automobile. Rather than a studio setting, guests will now tell their stories from behind the wheel of their vehicle, driving the roads of Southern California around the Petersen Museum. The first official guest of the new season is Petersen Vice-Chairman Bruce Meyer, who is known as “The Car Guy’s Car Guy” for his advocacy for the car hobby and car collection. His 1957 Porsche 356 Coupe is a fre- quent ride and crowning jewel in his collection. “Our mission is to share the stories, passion, and history of amazing vehicles with people around the world,” said Petersen Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “This new format gives people at home a unique per- spective into both the guest and the vehicle, offering them an opportunity to be in the car, riding around L.A., hearing the car’s sounds, and taking part in the conversation.” New episodes will feature a variety of guests, including Matt Farah, Scott Toepfer, Charles Fleming, Leslie Kendall, Alex Rossi, Derek Hill and Jubal Leierer. Subscribers can tune in each Thursday at 7 a.m. on iTunes, Shout Engines and the museum’s official YouTube page to catch the newest episodes. The Petersen Automotive Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit petersen.org.

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Village Synagogue lights the Menorah at The Grove Village Synagogue kicked off the well as Lance Bass and Milana light,” said Chriqui in her remarks. first night of Hanukah on Dec. 12 Vayntrub. Rabbi Zalmy Fogelman, Guests enjoyed a photo-op at a with a celebration at The Grove to director of Village Synagogue, led donut wall, traditional latkes by begin the eight-day festival of the lighting together with Chriqui, Lieder’s, donuts, dreidels, gelt and lights. and welcomed a crowd of thou- giveaways. DJ Yoav and Distant Village Synagogue hosted the sands to the popular fashion and Cousins Official entertained the menorah lighting ceremony togeth- lifestyle destination. crowd with a surprise performance er with actress Emmanuelle “The Menorah ... reminds us that by rapper Kosher Dillz. Chriqui. Council members David no matter how dark it is outside a The Village Synagogue is located Ryu, 4th District, and Paul Koretz, single candle of goodness can at 7600 Beverly Blvd. For informa- 5th District, were in attendance, as transform the darkness outside into tion, visit villagesynagogue.com.

photo by Family Photo Point From left Village Synagogue Rabbi Zalmy Fogelman, Director Dr. Alex Zaks, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui and Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District.

photo courtesy of Nina Prommer/Fulfillment Fund At a holiday party hosted at CBS Television City, actors (from left) Blake Hendricks, of “NC-14”; Connor Finnerty, of “Dance Off Juniors”; Lofton Shaw, of “Inhumans”; Lincoln Thompson; Lily Rose Silver, of Sia’s “The Greatest”; Gabe De Guzman, of “Club Mickey Mouse”; “Big Will” Simmons, of “Club Mickey Mouse”; Philip Solomon, of “Craig Of The Creek”; and Kingston Foster, of “Fuller House,” entertained students.

Actors spread good cheer at Fulfillment Fund party at CBS TV City Over 250 Los Angeles Unified With the soundstage transformed School District students were into a Winter Wonderland created joined by celebrity guests to ring in by CBS set decorators, students had the holiday season at the their picture taken with Santa and Fulfillment Fund’s 45th annual Mrs. Claus, attended a variety show Holiday Party at CBS Television with live music, singers, and other City on Dec. 1. specialty entertainment, enjoyed a The students were from educa- fun lunch surrounded by festive tionally and economically under- cheer and had a dance party with resourced communities throughout the celebrity guests. Los Angeles. Celebrity guests Now in its 40th year, the included Regan Aliyah, of “Club Fulfillment Fund serves Los Mickey Mouse”; Reylynn Caster, Angeles students through college- of “Me, Myself & I”; Kingston access programs each year. A spe- Foster, of “Fuller House”; Sheaden cial honorary plaque was also given Gabriel, of “So You Think You Can to the Specialty Family Foundation Dance”; Lyric Ross, of “This Is for their annual support of the party. Us”; and Nicole Wolf, of Hulu’s For information, visit fulfillment- “Runaways.” fund.org.

NCJW/LA fashion show fundraiser On Dec. 17, the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles held the third annual Get Lit Fashion Show, which raised funds for the organization’s efforts educational programs. The event, which invited people of all ages to participate, showcased outfits pulled together from the NCJW/LA’s Council Thrift Shops. All proceeds went to the Back 2 School Store, the one-day summer event during which children in need receive new clothes, shoes and school sup- plies for free. The NCJW/LA is located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. For information, visit ncjwla.org.

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CelebrateOn Sunday, Dec. 24, Thethe Music holidays at The Music Center Center will host the Emmy Award- winning 58th annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration. Music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of the region will celebrate the season during this free three-hour holiday show from 3 to 6 p.m. Highlights of the Holiday Celebration include the Harmonic Bronze Handbell Ensemble performing a classical handbell piece that celebrates Christmas and photo courtesy of Kristin Friedrich Hanukkah; holiday songs sung by the Palmdale High School Choral Union and Sunday Night Singers; the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Natural History Museum offering Department Band playing a medley of holiday favorites; MUSYCA new discounts for ‘Tattoo’ Children’s Choir performing To build on the popularity of “Tattoo” and to make the exhibition more Christmas songs written by con- accessible in time for the holidays, the Natural History Museum of Los temporary artists; Mostly Angeles County will be discounting exhibition tickets for L.A. County res- Kosher playing upbeat Jewish folk idents and college students. and holiday songs; the Jung Im Lee For adults, “Tattoo” admission for L.A. County residents is now $8 Korean Dance Company on Monday through Friday, and $10 Saturday to Sunday. Tickets for adults are Korean drums; and Las Colibri per- $8 all week if purchased online. Admission is $6 for college students, $4 forming a collection of holiday for kids Monday through Friday, and $5 for kids Saturday and Sunday. songs. The special exhibition at NHMLA explores more than 5,000 years of New groups to the show history, culture and art connected to ink. It features specially commis- include City Ballet of Los Angeles, sioned, tattooed silicone forms; hand-drawn art; videos of tattoo cere- adding a new twist to “The monies; interview footage of luminary practitioners; and the technology Nutcracker”; JC Culture and tools of the trade – all while also spotlighting the vibrant tattoo scene Foundation performing both in Los Angeles. Chinese dragon and Chinese lion “Tattoo” was created and developed by the Musée du quai Branly – dances; West African drum and Jacques Chirac in Paris, and then stopped at Toronto’s Royal Ontario dance company Le Ballet photo by Gennia Cui Museum and Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. The NHMLA Dembaya with a West-African The Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy will perform at the Music presentation of the exhibit features 3,000 square feet of new content dedi- mask dance; and the L.A.-based Center on Sunday, Dec. 24. cated to Los Angeles, plus historic pieces from NHMLA’s anthropology ensemble vocal group m- collection. A working tattoo parlor within the exhibition features live pact singing popular holiday songs. demonstrations and special times for tattoo appointments in which visitors For those who can’t make the free KOCE and stream live on pbsso- 135 N. Grand Ave. For information, can get permanently inked by L.A.-based artists. event at The Music Center, the pro- cal.org. visit MusicCenter.org/holidaycele- “We’re honored to present Tattoo in Southern California. This is the gram will air live on PBS SoCal The Music Center is located at bration, or call (213)972-3099. birthplace of several pivotal tattoo movements, including the Long Beach Pike scene and the black-and-gray style,” said Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, president and director of NHMLA. “Tattoo provides a special opportunity for our community to explore an often-misunderstood art form and shed light on the history and traditions of tattooing around the world and right here at home. This exhibit has a big focus on L.A. culture, so we want Angelenos to come check it out.” The Natural History Museum is located at 900 Exposition Blvd. For information and tickets, visit nhm.org. NCJW/LA explores homelessness in new art exhibit On Thursday, Dec. 21, the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles presents the new exhibition, “Faces of Homelessness: Bringing Home Our Neighbors Home For Good,” which showcases Dr. Stuart Perlman’s oil portraits of homeless individuals alongside biographies. Dr. Stuart Perlman has been a psychologist and psychoanalyst in Los Angeles for over 30 years. In 2010, he began painting portraits of individuals experiencing homelessness, spending hours hearing their stories and getting to know them. He now has 200 portraits of individuals who have lived on Venice Beach and Skid Row. Dr. Perlman’s work has been chronicled in numerous news outlets and publications, including Vanity Fair Italia, Los Angeles Times and the Jewish Journal. Author of “The Therapist’s Emotional Survival: Dealing with the Pain of Exploring Trauma,” Dr. Perlman was the 2016 L.A. County Psychological Association Social Justice Award winner and was also honored by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Admission is free. The opening reception will take place on Jan. 7 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.NCJW/LA is located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. For information, visit ncjwla.org, or call (323)852-8512. 22 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills students make people happy at ‘Taste of Broadway’ show The city of Beverly Hills ment these students exude as they Community Services presented bring to life musical theater gems.” “Make Someone Happy” at the This musical theater program is Salter Theater Dec. 18-19 under the designed to instill in the students an direction of teacher Jenny Gordon. appreciation of the performing arts, With performances from more than and to help them find the joy in per- 75 students, the show included forming while instilling a sense of numbers from musicals such as self confidence and belonging. “Hamilton,” “The Lion King,” For information, call (310)285- “South Pacific,” “Fame and 6810. Annie.” “The Schuyler Sisters,” “Hakuna Matata,” “Happy Talk,” “I “I feel so lucky sing the Body Electric” and “Tomorrow” were among favorites to be able to performed at the “Taste of continue this Broadway” show culminating the program and work fall afterschool class. “I feel so lucky to be able to con- with these tinue this program and work with outstanding these outstanding children. It is children. such a joy to work with all the returning performers, as well as our It is such a joy newbie performers,” said Gordon, to work with all the show’s director and choreogra- [of them]. pher. “Musical theater is an photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills American institution, and it is a Jenny Gordon More than 75 Beverly Hills students performed at the “Taste of Broadway” at the Salter Theater. thrill to see the energy and excite- director and choreographer

J. Paul Getty Trust welcomes new leader The J. Paul Getty Trust has appointed Steven A. Olsen as vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the Getty Trust. Reporting to president and CEO Jim Cuno, Olsen will be responsible for budget, finance, capital planning and the Getty’s operations. He will join the Getty next summer replacing Patricia Woodworth, who is retiring. Olsen is currently vice chancel- lor and chief financial officer at UCLA, a position he has held since 1999. He was responsible for strategic, academic, budget and financial planning for a $7.5 billion operating budget. Prior to UCLA he served as chief deputy director for the California Department of General Services, serving as COO for the state’s pro- curement, real estate and telecom- munications services, as well as deputy director of the California Department of Finance. Olsen also served as treasurer and finance committee chairman of the Hammer Museum, helping to restructure the Hammer’s endow- ment and negotiating UCLA’s purchase of the Occidental Petroleum building. He also currently serves on the boards of the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse. “We are delighted to have Steve joining us. He brings in-depth experience in managing complicat- ed academic and arts organizations like the Getty, and in working with local, national and political agencies,” Cuno said. “While we will miss Patti Woodworth very much, we are confident that Steve’s experience managing budgets for complex, far-reaching organizations will serve the Getty well.” The J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts that includes the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Foundation. “I am very much looking forward to working for an arts organization with such an enormous impact here in Los Angeles and worldwide,” Olsen said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 December 21, 2017

A suspect assaulted a victim dur- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a ing a domestic violence incident in committed a burglary in the 600 burglary in the 100 block of N. the 1400 block of Crescent block of N. Crescent Heights. Lucerne at 9:30 a.m. OLICE LOTTER Heights at 6 p.m. P B Dec. 12 At 2:20 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 100 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect of N. Highland. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the 1200 block of Kings. committed a petty theft in the 8500 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between block of Beverly. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Dec. 1 and Dec. 17. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect burglarized a tim in the 1400 block of N. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los vehicle parked in the 1200 block of An unknown suspect committed a Formosa at 3:45 p.m. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Sweetzer at 7 p.m. burglary in the 7500 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Hollywood at 3:30 a.m. At 4 p.m., a suspect assaulted a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect victim during a domestic violence burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 3:40 a.m., an unknown suspect incident in the 7800 block of 1300 block of Sweetzer. committed a burglary in the 100 Melrose. Beverly Hills Police Dec. 7 block of N. Swall Drive. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Department At 4 p.m., an unknown male sus- petty theft in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of N. La pect assaulted a victim in the 8500 Fuller at 8:45 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of Cienega at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 block of Wilshire. The suspect was Hayworth at 5 a.m. approximately 6 feet tall and 250 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked near At 5:15 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of committed a burglary in the 1200 the corner of Romaine and Martel. committed a petty theft in the 7200 Orange and Sunset. block of Loma Vista Drive. Dec. 8 block of Hillside. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a robbery in the 8900 block of Santa An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked in the 600 block of grand theft in the 400 block of N. burglary in the 500 block of N. Monica at 11:30 p.m. cle parked in the 5300 block of N. Beachwood at 8:30 p.m. Camden Drive at 5:22 p.m. Beverly Drive at 3:45 p.m. Monroe at 7 a.m. Dec. 14 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 2 At 5:26 p.m., an unknown male At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near suspect assaulted a victim in the An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 100 the corner of Melrose and Detroit. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 9400 block of Wilshire. The sus- robbery in the 1300 block of block of N. La Peer. committed a burglary in the 600 pect was approximately 6 feet 2 Havenhurst at 1:30 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Elm Drive. inches tall and 300 pounds. An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of At 1:56 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 500 block of Hawthorn Whitley at 11 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect com- committed a robbery in the 8400 at 10:15 a.m. grand theft in the 9500 block of S. mitted a burglary in the 1000 block block of Santa Monica. At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- Santa Monica at 3:25 p.m. of Woodland Drive at 6 p.m. The At 10:30 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the suspect was approximately 5 feet An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the corner of Santa Monica and Wilton Dec. 4 11 inches tall and 160 pounds. petty theft in the 8400 block of 7600 block of Beverly. Place. Sunset at 9:12 p.m. At 6:43 a.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 9 An unknown suspect burglarized a Dec. 15 committed a burglary in the 200 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of block of N. Crescent Drive. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8500 Waring and Harper at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 9600 block of West Knoll. vehicle parked in the 7500 block of An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire. At 5:05 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 12:25 a.m. grand theft in the 8300 block of Dec. 15 committed a petty theft in the 100 Wilshire at noon. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. La Cienega. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 600 block of N. At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 5300 At 2:52 p.m., two unknown sus- Palm Drive at 5:30 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Wilshire. pects committed a burglary in the block of Laurel. vehicle parked near the corner of 9500 block of Wilshire. Both sus- At 9:47 p.m., an unknown male Kilkea and Melrose at 5:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a pects were approximately 25 suspect assaulted a victim in the burglary in the 700 block of years old and 6 feet tall. One sus- 300 block of Reeves Drive. The Los Angeles Police At 6:55 p.m., an unknown suspect Lorraine at 10:45 a.m. pect was approximately 215 suspect was approximately 37 committed a petty theft in the 7400 pounds, while the other was years old, 6 feet 4 inches tall and Department block of Beverly. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- approximately 220 pounds. 220 pounds. pect committed a petty theft in the Dec. 11 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 100 block of N. Poinsettia Place. An unknown male suspect An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 900 block of S. assaulted a victim in the 400 block burglary in the 200 block of S. An unknown suspect burglarized a Curson at 8:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a of N. Roxbury Drive at 2:54 p.m. Beverly Drive at 10:45 p.m. vehicle parked in the 6600 block of petty theft in the 6800 block of The suspect was approximately 43 Emmet Terrace at 12:01 a.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 6:36 p.m. years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked near 200 pounds. pect committed a burglary in the At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Melrose and At 7:55 p.m., an unknown suspect 9400 block of Charleville. committed a burglary in the 5400 Ridgewood. committed a petty theft in the 7000 At 3:25 p.m., an unknown male block of Wilshire. block of Hollywood at 7:55 p.m. suspect committed a grand theft in An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 9500 block of S. Santa Monica. burglary in the 200 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a tim near the corner of Melrose and An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Drive at 11:18 p.m. burglary in the 900 block of S. Genesee at 10:15 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of N. La An unknown male suspect Cochran at 6:30 a.m. Cienega at 8:30 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 9100 Dec. 13 block of Burton Way at 10:34 p.m. West Hollywood At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect The suspect was approximately 63 committed a petty theft in the 1200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Sheriff’s Station block of S. La Brea. At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and burglarized a vehicle parked in the 700 block of N. Fairfax. 153 pounds. 1600 block of N. El Centro. Dec. 9 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a cle parked near the corner of petty theft in the 8700 block of Dec. 5 At noon, an unknown suspect Beverly and Curson at 7 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a committed a grand theft in the grand theft near the corner of Burton Way at 11 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a 8600 block of Melrose. At 8:55 a.m., an unknown suspect Cahuenga and Lexington at 1 p.m. grand theft in the 700 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 8200 Dec. 16 Beverly at 2:30 a.m. block of Beverly. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 11 burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect assaulted a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 700 block of N. Hudson. victim in the 6500 block of committed a burglary in the 100 committed a petty theft in the 8700 cle parked near the corner of Hollywood at 2:15 a.m. block of N. Swall Drive. block of Beverly. Melrose and La Brea at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1000 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 6 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Fuller at 8:45 p.m. committed a burglary in the 100 vehicle parked in the 7800 block of pect stole a vehicle parked in the block of S. Gardner. An unknown suspect committed a Santa Monica at 4:20 p.m. 6100 block of Wilshire. At 9:25 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 600 block of N. robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1600 block of Oakhurst Drive at 10:30 a.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a First and Saint Andrews. N. Highland at 11:30 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 1100 vehicle parked in the 6300 block of At 2:30 p.m., an unknown male block of Crescent Heights. W. Third at 1:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a suspect assaulted a victim in the vehicle parked in the 1300 block of At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect 8700 block of Charleville. The sus- N. Martel at 10 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 100 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. La Cienega. pect was approximately 13 years victim in the 7500 block of committed a burglary in the 600 old. No further information was Hampton at 8:10 p.m. block of N. Lucerne. At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- provided. pect assaulted a victim near the An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect burglarized a corner of Fairfax and Third. An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 12 Edinburgh at 9:15 p.m. vehicle parked in the 600 block of grand theft in the 200 block of N. N. Hayworth at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Rodeo Drive at 2:48 p.m. The sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a At 11:20 p.m., an unknown sus- victim in the 8900 block of Sunset tim near the corner of Second and pect robbed a victim near the cor- pect was approximately 5 feet 7 Sycamore at 10:20 p.m. inches tall and 150 pounds. at 7:50 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect ner of Oakwood and Sierra Bonita. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 4:19 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 13 1300 block of N. Formosa. Dec. 14 Dec. 17 committed a grand theft in the 200 block of McCarty Drive. The sus- At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown suspect was approximately 5 feet 6 committed a petty theft in the 8300 vehicle parked near the corner of assaulted a victim near the corner pect robbed a victim near the cor- inches tall and 160 pounds. block of Santa Monica. Beverly and Van Ness at 10 p.m. of Sunset and La Brea. ner of Martel and Beverly. 24 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WinterThe 2017-18 season @ Theof world- Wallis returns in 2018 class dance, music and theater continues as the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents its third annual Winter @ The Wallis series. This year, Winter @ The Wallis programming grows to 18 events to be performed in the Bram Goldsmith Theater and the intimate Lovelace Studio Theater, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 6, with the classical music duo, violinist Sarah Chang and pianist Julio Elizalde. Other highlights include The Wallis debut of the L.A.-based dance company Lula Washington Dance Theatre; a weekend celebrating the great jazz legend Arturo Sandoval along with other local jazz artists; photo courtesy of The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts the modern music collective wild Up under the baton of founder Violinist Sarah Chang and pianist Julio Elizalde will begin the series. Christopher Rountree; the return of the innovative United Kingdom- based theater company Kneehigh with “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk”; and the world premiere of A photograph in the Nov. 29, 1951, issue of the Park Labrea Tom Dugan’s “Jackie Unveiled.” News was published with the headline, “Christmas comes to the by Myles Mellor “The Wallis is here to present Miracle Mile.” The accompanying article stated that local officials Crossword Puzzle dance, theatre and music events and representatives of foreign consulates in Los Angeles partici- that surprise, entertain and inspire,” pated in a musical program and holiday lighting ceremony that said Paul Crewes, the organiza- year. Actor and radio broadcaster Harry von Zell flipped a switch tion’s artistic director. “This winter, to illuminate Christmas trees along Wilshire Boulevard. The trees we invite our audiences to enjoy were also wired to play music to enhance the holiday atmosphere these world-class performances and for shoppers along the busy thoroughfare. stay afterwards to socialize with our artists in our bar.” Single tickets for Winter @ The Wallis programming start at $20. The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. For information, visit thewallis.org.

Jewish Community Foundation awards grants photo courtesy of Emma Jacobson-Sive The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Hammer presents ‘California Flora’ Across 6. Blather announced that it has awarded a The Hammer Museum presents blues and bright yellows to more 1. “The sum of ___ fears” 7. Salem locale total of $420,000 in grants for cap- “California Flora (National Forest earthy hues, and then leaves them 4. Palm-tree varieties 8. Nurses old grudges, say ital projects to three local organi- Condensation Wall)” through April outside, exposed to the environment 9. Butterfly 9. First-aid item zations that serve older adults and 29. overnight. The condensation from 14. Farm cry 10. Blemish the finish of seniors. Sam Falls, a Los Angeles-based rain or dew covers the surfaces in a 15. Illusionary works 11. Lawyer’s org. Recipients are Jewish Family artist, fills the Hammer’s lobby process not unlike that used to cre- 16. Conspiratorial group 12. “My ___ Sal” Service of Los Angeles, Jewish walls with landscape paintings ate a photogram, requiring exposure 17. Colors 13. Passe Federation of Greater Los Angeles made in California’s national over time so that only silhouettes of 19. Color 18. Group for children’s welfare and Los Angeles Jewish Home. forests. He traveled to all 19 nation- the flora remain amidst beautiful 21. Revise a manuscript 20. Latino rock group The foundation’s capital grants al forests in California to create a washes of color. 22. Q-Tip 24. Columbus’ favorite were awarded for the construction map that depicts the state’s flora, Displayed together, the works are 23. Abjures 25. Rent of new facilities, renovations and from the ocean to the desert, from an immersive yet intimate portrayal 27. Seize quickly and easily 26. Ornamental buttons upgrades to existing buildings of volcanic topography to the forest of the state of California that speak 32. Time to remember 28. Not settled Los Angeles Jewish institutions. floor. Working outdoors, Falls cov- to the incredible heterogeneity of 33. Infinitesimal amount 29. Terrarium plant Projects are required to address a ers large canvases with vegetation the landscape while compelling us 35. Shiny and bright 30. Work as a longshoreman significant community need, have from the sites he visits – Ponderosa to appreciate, care for and maintain 36. Pouring in 31. Ostrich kin the capacity and leadership to pine trees, California buckwheat, our ecosystems. 38. Pakistan language 34. British racing venue implement the proposed project, deer fern and wild bluegrass, The Hammer Museum is located 39. Colors 36. Lazybones and create long-term benefits for among others – and sprinkles them at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- 43. Ringlet 37. Seed scar the L.A. Jewish community. with dry pigments ranging from mation, visit hammer.ucla.edu. 44. Performed an aria, maybe 39. Little one “Our Capital Grants program 45. Swallow 40. Hence supports construction and renova- 48. Artificial ground 41. 90210’s ___ Spelling tion projects that are vital to pro- 49. Jacuzzi setting 42. Court figures grams and services which 52. Floors 43. Group of former Soviet strengthen the fabric of Los Griffith Observatory prepares to 54. Trick republics Angeles’s varied and multi-faceted 56. Target 46. A toxic condition Jewish community,” said Marvin celebrate the winter solstice 57. Deserve 47. Amateur I. Schotland, the foundation’s Griffith Observatory will cele- a.m. on Dec. 21. Earth’s axis of 58. Color 49. Shut up president. “As our U.S. population brate the winter solstice on Dec. rotation is tilted 23.5 degrees from 62. Color 50. Exploit successfully continues to age – every day, 21 in the Gottlieb Transit Corridor perpendicular to the plane of 65. “I’m so bored” feeling 51. Attached, in biology approximately 5,000 people at 11:52 a.m. and on the West Earth’s orbit, and the tilt is the 66. Hurt 53. Feel become senior citizens – it is high- Terrace at sunset, 4:42 p.m. cause of the seasons. From the 68. Bother, with at 55. Orchid arrangements ly fitting that our grants this year Griffith Observatory staff will northern hemisphere, on the win- 69. Twinges 58. Delectable mushroom are focused on capital projects that provide interpretation of the sun’s ter solstice, the sun’s daily path 70. Fifth-largest planet 59. Genetic info carrier will serve our older population. travel on the shortest day of the follows its shortest and lowest arc 71. Color your hair 60. Roadside lodging retreat Each of these three facilities will year (nine hours and 53 minutes). across the sky for the year. Winter 61. Assault be able to better serve their clients, All events are free and open to the ends at the spring equinox on Down 62. Tabu for taboo, e.g.: Abbr. in part due to the foundation’s sup- public. March 20, the start of spring in the 1. Electric current unit 63. Skill port. We are proud of our instru- The winter solstice is the northern hemisphere. 2. Gaudier 64. Advanced degree? mental role as builders of the local moment when the Earth’s orbital Griffith Observatory is located 3. Hard shell 67. Masters degree Jewish community.” motion points the Earth’s South at 2800 E. Observatory Road. For 4. Note after fa For information, visit jewish- Pole most closely in the direction information, visit griffithobserva- 5. Copy See Answers page 31 foundationla.org. of the sun. This occurs at 8:28 tory.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 December 21, 2017

Oprah Winfrey to receive Cecil B. Cedars-Sinai helps a future physician de Mille Award at Golden Globes grow from cradle to medical school Acclaimed actress, producer, of the award-winning talk show Shannon Sullivan, 26, a student television star and entrepreneur “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She at Howard University College of Oprah Winfrey will be honored is the chairman and CEO of Medicine in Washington, D.C., has with the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network co-authored a major study in a Award at the 75th Annual Golden and the founder of O, The Oprah prominent neuroscience journal and Globe Awards on Jan. 7. Magazine. She also oversees earned a coveted fellowship. She The news was announced by Harpo Films. traces her career ambitions to age 2012 Cecil B. de Mille Award Winfrey, a Golden Globe 12, when she learned she had spent recipient Morgan Freeman during Award-nominated actress for her her first months of life in the the airing of the Hollywood role in “The Color Purple,” earned Cedars-Sinai Neonatal Intensive Foreign Press Association’s critical acclaim in “Lee Daniels’ Care Unit. “Golden Globe 75th Anniversary The Butler” and produced and “I want to save babies the way Special” on NBC. acted in the Academy Award-win- the doctors at Cedars-Sinai saved “The Hollywood Foreign Press ning film “Selma.” Winfrey me,” Sullivan remembers telling Association is delighted to starred in the Emmy-nominated her parents. announce Oprah Winfrey as the HBO film, “The Immortal Life of Over the years, in her search for recipient of the 2018 Cecil B. de Henrietta Lacks,” and will portray medical knowledge, the native of Mille Award. As a global media “Mrs. Which” in Disney’s “A the Ladera Heights neighborhood leader, philanthropist, producer Wrinkle in Time” film adaptation of Los Angeles has continued her and actress, she has created an from director Ava DuVernay, relationship with Cedars-Sinai. She unparalleled connection with peo- releasing in March 2018. was a teen volunteer in the NICU ple around the world, making her This year marks the 10th administrative office and has com- one of the most respected and anniversary of The Oprah pleted three stints as a research admired figures today,” said Winfrey Leadership Academy for intern. Meher Tatna, president of the Girls in South Africa as they cele- “My internships at Cedars-Sinai HFPA. brate the school’s seventh gradu- have been beneficial from so many photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Chosen by the HFPA board of ating class. Winfrey established perspectives. They ingrained a Interns Shannon Sullivan, left, and Sivan Borenstein worked with directors, the Cecil B. de Mille the school in 2007 to provide edu- strong work ethic because that’s Charles Simmons, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Award is given annually to a tal- cation for academically gifted what I observed in the people at the 2015 Research Internship Program Poster Day at Cedars-Sinai. ented individual who has made an girls from disadvantaged back- around me,” Sullivan said. “My incredible impact on the world of grounds. Graduates of the school skill set expanded, including learn- entertainment. Honorees over the have continued on to higher edu- ing how to work with a team, man- She later applied to the Cedars- research intern. This time, she was decades include Audrey Hepburn, cation both in South Africa and at age multiple projects and collabo- Sinai Research Internship Program. supported by a Howard Hughes Barbra Streisand, Denzel colleges and universities around rate between departments and Launched that year by Academic Medical Institute Summer Medical Washington, George Clooney, the world. across disciplines. I also walked Human Resources, the program is Research Fellowship, a competitive Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, The 2018 Golden Globe away with better communications aimed at aspiring biomedical scien- award from the prestigious, non- Lucille Ball, Martin Scorsese, Awards, to be hosted by Seth skills, which I’m starting to use tists who are 18 or older and inter- profit medical research organiza- Meryl Streep, Michael Douglas, Meyers, will air live coast-to- with patients.” ested in hands-on research. Since tion based in Chevy Chase, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, coast on NBC from 5 to 8 p.m. Sullivan’s connection with 2014, the program has welcomed Maryland. Sidney Poitier, Sophia Loren, from The Beverly Hilton. Cedars-Sinai began on Sept. 13, more than 600 interns, each paired Sullivan hopes to be back. Steven Spielberg and many more. For information, visit 1991, when she was born 13 weeks with a faculty mentor. During fiscal “Returning to Cedars-Sinai as a For 25 years, Winfrey was host GoldenGlobes.com. ahead of schedule. Weighing a frag- year 2017, 170 participants interned physician-scientist is my long-term ile 1 pound, 13 ounces, she spent with 56 faculty members across 12 goal,” she said. “I also want, in the next three months of her life in departments. some way, to serve the neonatal the NICU at Cedars-Sinai, under Sullivan entered the program in population. Neonatology saved my the vigilant care of doctors, nurses October 2014 and served as a pedi- life, and I need to pay it forward.” Costume designer is a go-to and other medical staff. atrics research intern through July Twelve years later, after her par- 2015. resource for Hollywood fashion ents told her the details of her Sullivan returned to Cedars-Sinai “My skill set Over the last 15 years in preterm birth and Sullivan as a neurosurgery intern from expanded, Hollywood, costumer designer announced her career ambition, her August 2015 to June 2016, working including learning mother and father encouraged her in the laboratory of Ueli Olivia Miles has been on a creative how to work with a journey working on commercials, to learn about neonatology – the Rutishauser, associate professor of music videos, TV series and feature field of medicine concerned with neurosurgery and director of team, manage films. the care, development and diseases Human Neurophysiology Research multiple projects of newborn infants. at Cedars-Sinai. She was listed as Miles designed the costumes on 15 and collaborate episodes of CBS’s “The Crazy Ones” “The more I learned, the more I second author of an impactful study starring Robin Williams and Sarah wanted to spend time in the NICU,” on short-term memory published between Michele Gellar. She recently finished Sullivan said. earlier this year in the journal departments and preparation work at Warner Bros. After high school, Sullivan “Nature Neuroscience.” Studios for the feature film “Son Of attended Columbia University in Now a second-year medical stu- across disciplines.” Shaft,” which began filming in New York, earning a Bachelor of dent at Howard University College Science degree in biomedical engi- of Medicine, Sullivan returned last -Shannon Sullivan Atlanta in early December. She was Former Cedars-Sinai intern also featured in Variety’s 2011 below- neering. summer to Rutishauser’s lab as a the-line “Impact List,” which detailed the new generation of talented arti- sans rising in the ranks of the entertainment industry. Miles Additionally, Miles recently Jewish Community Foundation announces wrapped up work on “Gotti,” starring We referred to court and media John Travolta, which premiered on footage as well as the family’s col- grants to prevent human trafficking Dec. 15. lection of photographs. Having The Jewish Community year, we elected to support local and homeless youth. The first thing Miles does when resources like this and eyewitness Foundation of Los Angeles organizations whose outstanding These grants support the efforts working on a movie is read the script. accounts were invaluable.” announced that it has granted work provides critical assistance to of a broad spectrum of community It helps her envision the characters’ Her preparation time in $300,000 to seven local organiza- survivors of human trafficking – organizations working together to costumes and determine a budget. November for “Son Of Shaft” tions that support survivors of collectively reaching and aiding help survivors escape exploitation, Miles also does as much research as had her breaking down the script human trafficking in Los Angeles. thousands of people through their and transition to healthy, safe and possible about a film’s setting. Her with the costume supervisor, starting Recipients include 1736 Family efforts.” empowered lives. approach was hands on with “Gotti.” on sketches and putting together pre- Crisis Center, Alliance for According to the Trafficking General Community Grants pro- “It was very important to both sentations for lead actors. Miles also Children’s Rights, Asian Americans Victims Protection Act, human traf- vide multiyear awards to support John Travolta, our director Kevin met with tailors and milliners, and Advancing Justice-Los Angeles, ficking is the exploitation of human programs that concentrate on high- Connelly, and the Gotti family that shopped for fabrics. Coalition to Abolish Slavery and beings through force, fraud or coer- priority social issues throughout the film looked completely authen- Miles added that the film and TV Trafficking, Covenant House cion for the purposes of commer- Los Angeles. The funding comes tic,” Miles said. “The Gotti family industry has changed over the past California, Journey Out and Saving cial sex or forced labor. The State through the annual General provided family photos and kept decade. Innocence. Department estimates that 14,500 Community Grants program at The themselves available for consultation “There are so many more ways to “Addressing the most urgent to 17,500 people are trafficked into Foundation, the largest manager of with any questions we had. The fam- watch content. They all have different issues affecting the general com- the United States each year, and charitable assets and the leader in ily even allowed me to use John budgets and perimeters,” she said. munity in Los Angeles is part of our Los Angeles is particularly affected planned giving solutions for greater Gotti Sr.’s ties, pocket squares and “You have to be prepared for any- mission,” foundation President and as a major metropolitan city with Los Angeles Jewish philan- jewelry. I had very little prep time on thing these days. You have to be flex- CEO Marvin I. Schotland said. multiple international points of thropists. Grants in recent years this movie. I collaborated with Mr. ible and try new ways of doing “Human trafficking and exploita- entry, including industries that have focused on sexual and domes- Travolta’s personal tailor, Matteo things.” tion in all its forms remains preva- attract forced labor, and a large tic violence, homelessness, and Perin, and designed suits to replicate For information, visit oliviamile- lent in our society and, regrettably, number of vulnerable communities support services to Iraq and some of John Gotti Sr.’s iconic ones. scostumes.com. Los Angeles is no exception. This including immigrants, foster youth Afghanistan war veterans. 26 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo homesharing laws could soon County agencies celebrate 35 take effect for short-term rentals From page 1 of these issues,” Duran said. who rely on income through Airbnb. years of housing residents Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath “They take pride in serving as local The Community Development CDC has overseen the construc- “Beyond being extremely difficult said the city’s relationship with ambassadors to this community, and Commission of the County of tion or rehabilitation of 13 com- to enforce, the benefits of a 90 day Airbnb has improved in recent years, also in supporting local businesses Los Angeles is celebrating 35 munity centers, 10 public cap would be negligible,” according allowing the city to reverse the ban. and inviting thousands of guests to years of dedication to affordable libraries, four parks and three to a staff report prepared by the “With time, they have learned the city every year,” she said. “ … housing and economic develop- childcare centers. Public Works Department. “Hosted some lessons, as we have,” she said. These hosts are not only helping ment. In 2008, the board tasked the home-sharing, by definition, does not “And so, I’m hopeful that this step in themselves to stay afloat, but they’re In 1982, the Los Angeles CDC with implementing the take housing off of the long term this direction will allow us to see how also generating important economic County Board of Supervisors Homeless Prevention and Rapid rental market and should not lead to short-term rentals can work in a host- activity and supporting local busi- merged the Housing Authority Rehousing Program, which any community disturbances. If a ed setting, but also seeing if they’re nesses.” of the County of Los Angeles, helped nearly 4,000 county resi- host is found to be conducting home- willing to be that partner in our The program will also include a the Community Development dents remain in their housing. sharing in a manner that does impact enforcement efforts, which we need transient occupancy tax for residents Department and the Most recently, the board has the community-at-large, there are them to be because they have all of renting their units on Airbnb, the Redevelopment Agency into the called upon the agency to create procedures in place to revoke, modify the information, and as of yet, we same tax that hotels pay. The city CDC. programs housing homeless or suspend the license.” haven’t been successful at the state, would also pursue a voluntary collec- Currently, the CDC also oper- families, veterans and individu- The proposed law would be a federal or any local level in securing tion agreement with Airbnb, and pos- ates the Housing Authority of als. Since 2016, more than 850 reversal from two years ago, when the right to get that information, sibly other short-term rental plat- the county of Los Angeles. Their people have been housed the City Council voted 3-2 to prohibit despite the fact that we’re supposed forms, to ensure the tax is collected. mission is to ensure families through the program. rentals of units, or portions of units, to regulate local land use.” “The proposal will help protect the secure stable and affordable “The agency’s spirit of part- for 31 days or less. Supporting the requirement that a city’s housing stock from being taken housing, to increase employ- nership and ingenuity has paved “I thought that we should get into host must be present, West off the long-term rental market in ment opportunities and provide the road for the successes it’s the shared economy,” said Hollywood resident Larry Block favor of being exclusively used for access to safe, public spaces in achieved over the last 35 years,” Councilman John Duran, who voted added that short-term rentals have short-term rental purposes,” accord- the community. CDC acting Executive Director against the prohibition of short-term caused problems in his neighborhood ing to the city’s Public Works In 1988, the Housing Monique King-Viehland said. rentals two years ago. “It is … I’m when the person who listed the unit Department. “Additionally, the Authority of the County of Los “As an agency, we constantly not even going to say the way of the for rent was not present. rights of landlords and homeowners Angeles implemented a support assess the needs of the county future, the future has already arrived. “It causes a lot of problems with associations are enumerated and structure for onsite services to and position ourselves to The shared economy exists on noise, complaints and driving and protected while allowing older resi- help public housing residents address those needs.” Airbnb, on Lyft, on Uber and various traffic,” he said. dents to supplement their incomes gain the confidence and skills to For information, visit other places. Connie Llanos, Airbnb’s Southern and age in place in the city.” become self-sufficient. lacdc.org and hacola.org. “It’s important to me that we make California deputy policy manager, The ordinance will return to the Known as the Resident sure we’re on the cutting edge of all urged the council to support residents City Council for a first reading. Services Program, it offers daily services to public housing residents. Similar wraparound ser- “The agency’s vices are also offered in CDC- funded affordable housing spirit of Fiber optic system underway developments and are a main partnership and From page 1 “As new cabinet areas are com- The City Council authorized the component of the county’s ingenuity has pleted, and certified ready for cus- construction phase of the fiber optic approach to ending homeless- electrical currents travel along cur- tomers, the installation team will network in May, following a period ness. paved the road for rently used copper wire. The sys- move into that area until the con- of more than two years of determin- The Housing Authority of the tem will include approximately 100 the successes struction phase of the project is coming the feasibility of the network, County of Los Angeles was also miles of fiber optic cable that con- it’s achieved over plete,” according to the report by according to city staff. tasked with administering mil- nects the city’s homes, schools and Schirmer. “Construction is anticipat- City staff said the service would lions of dollars in U.S. the last 35 years.” businesses. Once finished, the city ed to continue into 2020.” put Beverly Hills ahead of other Department of Housing and will be able to offer internet service Construction through the end of cities in the county that are in the Urban Development funding to that operates at one gigabit per sec- -Monique King-Viehland December will take place in the process of implementing their own house displaced residents and ond symmetrical for $55 per month CDC acting city’s northwest residential area, systems. keep businesses open after the to residents and businesses during Executive Director north of Sunset Boulevard and west “We will be leading,” Beverly Northridge earthquake. the initial phase, according to city of Alpine Drive. Hills Mayor Lili Bosse said. Over the past 10 years, the staff. Construction will likely continue into 2020, but service will be made available in phases as sections of the work are completed.

Former nonprofit administrators convicted of scams Two former executives and an employee of a Los Angeles nonprofit that provided counseling and job training for underserved and disadvantaged clients were sentenced on Dec. 6 for embezzling and misappropriating millions of dollars in public funds, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced. The three defendants worked for the Chicana Service Action Center and either pleaded guilty or no contest in August for their role in the scheme. Sophia Esparza, the organization’s former chief executive officer, was sentenced to six years in state prison. Thomas Baiz, former vice president of corporate and government affairs for the organization, was sentenced to a three- year suspended prison term, one year in county jail and five years of probation. He also must perform 500 hours of community service. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 December 21, 2017

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ascends expectations, transports“Star Wars” is life. Butthe when franchisetations. The result inis “raw, a untamednew direction someone tries to tarnish that life power and beyond that, something force, George Lucas included, it’s truly special,” as Supreme Leader our responsibility to hold such Sith Snoke (Andy Serkis) says. responsible, declare them enemies to Comparing “Last Jedi” to the rebel scum we all seek to “Empire” is problematic, so let me become. clarify. “Empire” was a game- Rest easy resistance fighters, changer. If we create a checklist, the General Leia (the late Carrie Fisher) despite the weird mixed responses to two films match relatively well: a must keep on fighting, even with “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” this is ragtag group of rebels facing even stubborn flyboy Poe Dameron the droid you’re looking for. That is more impossible odds, an evil force (Oscar Isaac) refusing to follow photo courtesy of Lucasfilm/Disney to say, episode eight of the greatest scattering the rebellion who must orders. Faces, old and new, like Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Luke (Mark Hamill) return in the new blockbuster science-fiction and fantasy saga on regroup, and a Jedi passing on his Vice Admiral Holdo (Laura Dern) film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” the big screen is a triumph, a legend ancient wisdom to the next genera- and DJ (Benicio Del Toro), grace living today. Like “The Empire tion (and both Jedi Masters are hesi- us, but the stakes have never felt Strikes Back,” it fractures what we tant to train the next gen). Most higher in a story where anything can ic aggregation sites like Metacritic Last Jedi” an affront to “Star Wars” know about “Star Wars” in amazing notable, “Empire” evolved beyond happen. and Rotten Tomatoes declare the should be met with suspicion. And ways. an action adventure, pausing to Now, for anyone who’s been film loved by critics and hated by if you come across a colleague who “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” explore the galaxy, develop charac- online lately, you might notice a fans. That’s not true. First, those truly loathes the film, keep in mind borrowed quite a bit from “A New ters and blow that world wide open peculiar query. Critics love “The sites are hardly universal; exit polls fans can be thin skinned, angered Hope.” We’re talking shameless with an unexpected reveal and Last Jedi” and some fans are con- and box-office figures tell a more when someone presents a classic replication of a Death Star weapon, a ambiguous conclusion. Shocking to flicted. While I normally approach positive story. Second, a few angry story with a fresh approach, which Force-sensitive orphan – this time imagine, but that didn’t sit well with such differences of opinion diplo- fans and hackers actually spammed is the point of “The Empire Strikes Rey (Daisy Ridley) – residing on a some audiences and critics in 1980 matically, I cannot do so here, for no those online review sites with thou- Back.” And believe no one who dessert planet, Han Solo hanging in who wanted “Empire” to copy the rational approach to this subject sands of negative comments, multi- says the prequel trilogy was better. a shady bar and a masked villain – original in style, tone and plot – would suffer any exaggerated disap- ple sources say. That’s madness, an absurd claim Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) – answer- jokes and action over gloom. proval of the film. In particular, crit- Any internet troll declaring “The best left in a galaxy far, far away. ing to an even stronger villain. This “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is not a all prompts a simple question: is perfect film. An entire subplot with “The Last Jedi” this trilogy’s “The Finn (John Boyega) and newcomer Empire Strikes Back?” Yes, but that Rose (Kelly Marie Tran) has a pro- comparison doesn’t “go the way you found conceptual point but makes think,” to use Luke Skywalker’s the film a bit bloated. Sure, “The (Mark Hamill) warning. Force Awakens” has a polished Sequels, blockbusters, franchise script and brisk pacing, but this movies – “Empire” is the gold stan- sequel has heart and contributes dard. If a film transcends its prede- something original to the mighty cessor, takes ideas from the original “Star Wars” canon. Rather than and molds them into something rehash old ideas, Johnson, who more mature, complex and challeng- wrote the screenplay as well, under- ing, we crown it an “Empire” sequel stands the real lessons of “Empire” – (i.e., “The Dark Knight” is the add layers to characters, expand the “Empire” of Batman films). So “The narrative world, drop a bomb on Last Jedi” sets out to fulfill an audience expectations. impossible task, but director Rian So, when we meet Luke, he’s dif- Johnson (“Brick,” “Looper”) ferent from the previous trilogy, doesn’t really care about fan theo- something broke his spirit and sent ries, anticipation or audience expec- him into hiding. Meanwhile, 28 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The Autry outlines New Petersen Automotive Museum exhibit

history of toys focusesThe Petersen on Automotive children’s love for race cars Museum recently opened a special exhibit dedicated to children and their longstanding fascination with fast cars. Showcased in the Charles Nearburg Family Gallery, “Sidewalk Speedsters: The Grown- Up World of Children’s Cars” will offer guests a look at children’s competition cars. Presented by Lucas Oil, the display will feature a diverse range of child-sized race cars – from old to new, electric- to gas-powered, to sophisticated and affordable to luxu- photo courtesy of the Autry Museum of the American West rious vehicles. A $430 million per Experience the next level of toys and games at the “Play!” exhibi- year industry as of 2015, children’s tion running through Jan. 7 at the Autry Museum of the American vehicles have become a phenome- West. Through more than 200 historic objects from the Autry’s collec- non, populating the shelves, cata- tions, “Play!” explores the role of toys and games across cultures and logs, and online inventories of toy over time. and game retailers worldwide. Featuring dolls, board games, video games, outdoor activities and While many adults may wonder more, the exhibition looks at the many ways children have played in whether owner-driven automobiles the American West, the social values toys reveal, and how the West will continue to be part of the every- has inspired imagination. Beyond the displays, visitors are invited to day driving landscape, small, pow- photo courtesy of Nikki Riedmiller get hands-on with games of the past and present. ered children’s cars are growing in An exhibit geared toward children and their fascination with racing and popularity among youths. During some public programs and free days, the “Play!” exhibition fast cars has opened at the Petersen Automotive Museum. gallery may reach capacity. Once the gallery is full, entrance into the Gallery talks, panel discussions exhibition will be managed through timed admission. and interactive demonstrations will The Autry Museum is located at 4700 Western Heritage Way, accompany the exhibit. element of surprise to the museum’s a 1939 Motokar, a 1934 National Griffith Park. For information, visit theautry.org. “‘Sidewalk Speedsters’ will mark overall atmosphere.” Junior Racer, a, “The Lad’s Car,” a playful change of pace for the Featured vehicles include a 1927 “The Junior Automobile,” a Chevy museum,” said Leslie Kendall, Bugatti Type 52 “Baby,” a 1995 Jr., a 1934 Cannonball Racer, a 1954 Petersen chief historian. “I had so Meyness Bentley and a 1977 Vanguard Sidewalk Racer and a much fun choosing the vehicles on Porsche 936 Le Mans Jr. The exhibit 1955 Viking Craft. Youth ballet performs ‘The Nutcracker’ display, as I grew up racing similar will also showcase a 1968 The Petersen Automotive Los Angeles Youth Ballet pre- dancer, is cast as the Nutcracker. cars. The whimsical selection will Disneyland Autopia buggy, a 1931 Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire sents the world premiere of a new Annie Bernstein and Jana Teruel perfectly juxtapose the more serious Custer, a 1945 Plexiglas Lucas, a Blvd. For information, visit production of “The Nutcracker” by alternate in the role of Clara; presentations, adding an exciting 1938 Maytag, a 1955 “Homemade,” petersen.org. award-winning choreographer Malcolm McLaurin Takumi and Andrea Paris-Gutierrez, and guest- Marcel Ramirez alternate in the role starring Joffrey Ballet principal of as Fritz, Clara’s brother. Children dancers Jeraldine Mendoza and and parents at the party, soldiers, Dylan Gutierrez. Mouse King, mice, snowflakes, Adding to the holiday tradition, flowers and dolls are performed by Paris-Gutierrez’s new youth- the dancers of LA Youth Ballet. I want to take inspired version of the two-act bal- Performances are on Friday, Dec. let, featuring Tchaikovsky’s famed 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 23 this time of year score, includes traditional influ- at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Alex ences as well as Paris-Gutierrez’s Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., to thank all own point of view as the artistic Glendale. Tickets start at $25. of my clients director of the ballet ensemble. For information, call (818)243- Darrion Sellman, a 13-year-old 2539, or visit alextheatre.org. who have supported my business and made me the #1 go-to custom framer for Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. I promise to always exceed Ring in the your expectations. With more than 35 years of success and New Year in style! experience, Allan Jeffries and his team specialize Party Paper Goods, Decorations, in museum and conservation framing, ensuring Party Favors, Centerpieces, the utmost satisfaction for their customers. Horns, Hats, Banners & More!

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ChineseThe Los Angeles stones County andthe 2010s, cowboys publicly exhibited on for theview motif of theat cowboy, LACMA as depict- Museum of Art has opened two the first time, Richard Prince con- ed in advertisements for Marlboro new exhibitions this December – tinues his career-long engagement cigarettes. Prince began to re-pho- “Richard Prince: Untitled (cow- with the motif of the cowboy. tograph the advertisements, crop- boy)” and “Wu Bin: Ten Views of “Untitled (cowboy),” recently ping and enlarging them to make a Lingbi Stone.” acquired by LACMA, and the pieces his own. Prince’s re- In two photographic series from “Untitled (original cowboy)” photography has had an explosive achieve the grandeur of 19th-cen- effect on the art world, provoking tury history painting while also lawsuits and setting auction deconstructing the iconography of records. the American West. Prince’s show at LACMA will Theatre 40 For his 2015-16 “Untitled (cow- be on display until March 25. boy)” photographs, Prince revisit- The second exhibition, “Wu ed copies of TIME from the 1980s Bin,” explores the ancient Chinese prepares for and ‘90s using contemporary tech- fascination with stones, focusing nology. In contrast to this studio- on Wu Bin’s “Ten Views of a based manipulation, for the 2013 Lingbi Stone.” The piece is a opening of series “Untitled (original cow- Ming dynasty handscroll compris- boy),” Prince went to Utah, seeking 10 separate views of a single ing out quintessential viewpoints stone from the famous site of ‘The Last Wife’ established by photographers – Lingbi, Anhui Province. The Theatre 40, a professional the- both tourists and artists – who pre- show, on view until June 24, ater company in Beverly Hills, ceded him. unravels the history of collecting presents a production of “The Last With these series, Prince once strange stones in China, and the Wife” running from Monday, Jan. again challenges the conventional relationship between stones, 18 through Sunday, Feb. 18 in the meanings and limits of the photo- Daoist cosmology and classical Reuben Cordova Theatre on the graphic medium, reigniting Chinese poetry. campus of Beverly Hills High debates he sparked some 40 years LACMA is located at 5905 photo © 2017 Richard Prince School. ago. Between 1980 and 1992, Wilshire Blvd. For information, “Untitled (cowboy),” 2016, is one of the artworks on display in the new The production was written by Prince paid particular attention to visit lacma.org. exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Kate Hennig and will be directed by L. Flint Esquerra and produced for Theatre 40 by David Hunt Stafford. It moves the story of King Henry VIII and his final wife, the wealthy widow Katherine Parr, to the 21st century in a what-if imagining of the Tudors.

What’s unique about this play is it’s a modern retelling of the story of Henry VIII and his last wife. It’s a powerful commentary on the patriarch, sexual politics and women’s rights.”

-Theatre 40 producer David Hunt Stafford

“What’s unique about this play is it’s a modern retelling of the story of Henry VIII and his last wife,” Stafford said. “It’s a powerful commentary on the patriarch, sexual politics and women’s rights.” In the play, Parr actively plays a role in being the stepmother to Henry’s three surviving children – Edward, Mary and Bess. Edward is the heir apparent, but Katherine acts to have Mary and Bess added to the line of succession, advancing their status as women of royal privilege. Henry also makes Katherine queen regent when he goes off to war, although the mar- riage interrupts Katherine’s ongoing affair with nobleman and sol- dier Edward Seymour. Given Henry’s track record with wives, the play asks the question, “Will Katherine’s head remain upon her shoulders?” Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday; with the Jan. 19 performance beginning at 7 p.m. The Reuben Cordova Theatre is located on the campus of Beverly Hills High School, 241 S. Moreno Drive. Tickets are $30 and are available by calling (310)364-0535, or visit- ing theatre40.org. 30 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ulations. Retail sales of recre- ment venues and massage parlors, ational cannabis will be taxed at which are subject to strict regula- Cannabis laws present law enforcement challenges 10 percent of the amount charged; tions on locations and other vari- mits and oversee product testing tions where recreational cannabis 5 percent for medical marijuana. It ables. From page 1 and other aspects of regulation, can be sold. Businesses offering is anticipated that people with “They are going to do that for similar to how businesses that sell marijuana for sale are required to medical marijuana prescriptions cannabis businesses,” Spell said. alcohol are regulated. Those with be 700 feet from sensitive loca- will pay less than recreational “There is going to be a transitional Angeles Police Department is city-issued permits can operate tions such as schools, day care buyers. Cultivators will be taxed period. The goal is to bring these overseeing a comprehensive legally while the state processes facilities, parks and libraries. Non- $9.25 per ounce of cannabis flow- [illegal operators] out of the shad- approach to enforcement that the applications. retail businesses and delivery ser- ers, and $2.75 per ounce of leaves. ows.” involves the Department of Spell said the number of busi- vices are barred from being within West Hollywood is embracing Cannabis Regulation, the nesses that will ultimately be 600 feet of schools. Recreational recreational marijuana sales. The Department of Building and allowed to sell recreational mari- cannabis buyers must be 21 under West Hollywood City Council “We are going to Safety, the Los Angeles Fire juana is unknown. There are cur- state law. approved a plan to issue eight focus on public Department, and the Los Angeles rently less than 200 Proposition D The permitting process will also licenses each in the five categories Department of Water and Power. compliant medical marijuana dis- include public hearings for each of adult-use retail; consumption safety issues. The Employees of all of those depart- pensaries in the city, but Spell said operator and a notice to communi- area for smoking, vaping and LAPD recognizes ments will be tasked with report- that law doesn’t stop people from ty members so they can weigh-in ingestion with on-site adult-use we have limited ing to police any suspicious activ- operating illegally. Businesses on potential retail businesses. retail; consumption area for edi- ity such as potentially unlicensed selling recreational cannabis ille- Locations where on-site marijua- bles with on-site adult-use retail; resources and the businesses opening, or illegal gally could be immediately na consumption will be allowed medical-use dispensary; and policy is going to sales and grow operations, said Lt. ordered to close, and operators have not been determined. delivery services located in West Stacy Spell, with the LAPD’s could face misdemeanor charges Los Angeles’ laws on recre- Hollywood. Beverly Hills has be to identify those Gang and Narcotics Division. and thousands of dollars in fines, ational cannabis sales were spear- banned recreational pot sales. places where Enforcement will be based on he said. As is the case with med- headed by Council President Herb Spell added that the LAPD has significant illegal complaints to law enforcement ical marijuana dispensaries, the Wesson, 10th District, who said he loaned personnel to the and other agencies, and on obser- LAPD anticipates people will try wanted the city to be a model for Department of Cannabis activity is involved. vations by police officers and to open recreational cannabis municipalities in regulating the Regulation to help the department The focus is going employees of city departments. retail stores and other operations industry. A request to Wesson’s keep pace with the expected to be on that.” “We are going to focus on pub- without proper permits. Office for comment about demand for permitting and the lic safety issues,” Spell said. “The “I do suspect that’s going to be enforcement beginning on Jan. 1 need to develop strategies for LAPD recognizes we have limited the case,” Spell said. “There can was not returned. enforcement. He added that -Lt. Stacy Spell resources and the policy is going be fines of up to $20,000 per day In March, voters overwhelm- enforcement of retail cannabis LAPD’s Gang and to be to identify those places for unlicensed locations. If there ingly approved Measure M, which businesses will be similar to that Narcotics Division where significant illegal activity is needs to be immediate actions, the cleared the way for the city’s reg- for liquor stores, adult entertain- involved. The focus is going to be Department of Water and Power on that.” can shut off the power, and the fire Under the regulations approved department and Department of NOW by the City Council, medical mar- Building and Safety can [cite for] ijuana dispensaries that had exist- code violations. There are not a lot LEASING YOUR NEW HOME ing limited immunity through the penalties except for going after city’s earlier law, Proposition D, those folks with fines.” will be eligible for temporary per- Multiple requests to mits and will be the first allowed Department of Cannabis to apply for permanent licensing. Regulation Executive Director After those, commercial operators Cat Packer for information about will be allowed to apply for city how recreational cannabis permit- permits, with priority given to ting and enforcement will unfold businesses that already have a were not answered. A staff mem- city-issued business tax registra- ber from the department reached tion certificate. by telephone this week confirmed Once municipal permits are that the city had not yet begun obtained, operators can apply with accepting applications for permits. the state Bureau of Cannabis The City Council approved reg- Control, which will also issue per- ulations on Dec. 6 regarding loca-

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Billboard project proposal JFS’ new center in the works From page 1 nourish the mind, body and soul. It Former presidents of the JFS board serves more than a thousand clients of directors David Levine and Dena for the Sunset Strip Koretz, 5th District, and David Ryu, per month. This new center will Schechter also spoke. Levine said the been screaming about for years. 4th District. JFS President and CEO increase JFS’ ability to serve the most new facility will continue JFS’ mis- From page 6 There is no net loss that is accept- Paul S. Castro gave opening remarks vulnerable in our community.” sion of providing services and will be able.” and described the building as “a gem Feuer also spoke positively about a center for all people in the commu- displaying this art and it’s a really “We don’t want to live in Las in the landscape of the city of Los JFS’ work and the center, and nity. important part of the project,” Vegas,” Wood said. “We want to Angeles” that will “launch a new thanked philanthropists Lois and “Much like the dynamic city we Wiscombe said. “One of live in WeHo.” future for the organization.” Richard Gunther for their contribu- call home, Jewish Family Service has MOCA’s main initiatives was Business owner Christopher Koretz said he is proud the new tions. He recounted a story from grown and evolved since its founding taking art out of the gallery and Shane, who owns property on 8752 facility will bring more services to the years ago when his son accompanied in 1854. It adapted to meet the chang- into the public sphere.” Sunset Blvd. where Eveleigh local community. him in serving Thanksgiving meals ing needs of our changing communi- The art exhibits would vary, Restaurant is, said he felt the digital “Throughout its amazing 163-year for JFS to people in need, and distrib- ty,” Levine said. “Over the past 15 shown either one time per week, sign was “blight.” history, Jewish Family Service of Los uted pennies he had collected to help years alone, our client base has one time per month, or for special “The romantic atmosphere of Angeles has been a beacon of hope them. Feuer said his son asked, “Dad, grown, unfortunately, exponentially, events, according to MOCA. An fine dining declines when you have for those in need, regardless of their we’ll deliver meals to these people and the needs of those clients have important aspect was also being a huge TV screens blasting at you background,” Koretz said. “This tomorrow. What will they do the next also grown more complex. We are venue for multimedia artists to through the windows,” he said, organization contributes so much to day?” stretching beyond our capacity to exercise creative freedom with dig- adding that the billboard would be our community, from feeding those “Lois and Dick are answering that serve everyone who comes through ital media technology, Wiscombe directly in front of the restaurant who are hungry to providing a refuge question. Because by bringing for- our doors with the dignity and respect said. and undeniably visible to diners. “If for victims of domestic violence, and ward through their philanthropy this they deserve. We have rededicated Local residents had mixed reac- nobody says anything, economic caring for the physical and mental marvelous building, we know what ourselves to feeding, supporting, con- tions to the billboard. Jonni Wood, interest will always win out.” health or our seniors. JFS delivers JFS’s clients will do the next day, and necting and protecting our neigh- a resident of Shoreham Pines, a “Just because the city makes more than just programming, what the day after that and the day after bors.” West Hollywood Heights neigh- more revenue with billboards than they offer their clients are dignity, that,” Feuer said. “It is so fitting that The Freda Mohr Multipurpose borhood, said she was concerned parking does not mean it’s for the meaning and joy. For example, the this building will have your names on Center has been located on Fairfax about how the structure would better public benefit,” Eisenberg Hirsh kosher café combats more than it because generations of people here Avenue since the early 1950s. It is change the culture of the area. Her said. hunger. It provides a comfortable in Los Angeles, people in need and named after the first executive direc- primary concerns were the light the West Hollywood Heights resi- space to be social and to calm the people who want to be involved in tor of JFS. The project is funded billboard would project would lead dent Nathan Schram was less pain of loneliness as well. JFS’ Freda philanthropy and social service, will through donations to a capital cam- to overlighting in her home. worried. Mohr Center has long been a place to know this is your legacy.” paign. Additionally, she was unhappy “I’ve lived on the Strip for six about her current view of the city years,” he said. “I think the space being partially obstructed. this billboard will be occupying “The design is beautiful,” Wood will create engagement in the said at the meeting. “But the bill- heart of the Strip. It will be an board is just in the wrong place.” evolution from the horizontal ads “We’re used to the bustle of the you see normally. It’s also a fresh city,” she added. “So it’s not like way to show art that isn’t stereo- we’re not used to living like this. typical.” But even farmer’s markets a few years ago caused a lot of noise. If there will be special events like “I think the space concerts there, I can’t imagine how this billboard will be the noise would sound for people living smack in the middle of it. occupying will The city needs to think about if this create engagement will be consistent with sound ordi- in the heart of the nances.” Elyse Eisenberg, president of the Strip. It will be an West Hollywood Heights evolution from the Neighborhood Association, horizontal ads you expressed similar concerns. “When we first heard about the see normally. It’s project, there was nothing to indi- also a fresh way to cate it was that massive,” she said. “It’s just very overscaled compared show art that isn’t to the rest of the area.” stereotypical.” Wood also said that the residents in her complex would lose valuable -Nathan Schram parking spots; Eisenberg agreed. West Hollywood She was concerned that the busy Heights resident intersection could also see even more accidents based on the placement of the billboard, where people Answers From Page 24 might turn their heads to glance at it and be distracted from the road. Additionally, the city hadn’t accounted for replacing public parking if the lot were to go out of use, Wood said. “Parking on the Strip is needed, and even giving up the five spots in that parking lot is too many,” she said. “That’s the only parking for about a mile on the Strip. Public parking is something everyone’s 32 December 21, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press