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Volume 30 No. 28 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities July 9, 2020 Beverly Hills students may Police take fast action on be online-only this fall n BHUSD board pushes back against hybrid model furious street takeovers BY CAMERON KISZLA members raised issues with the two n offerings proposed by district staff. Events are often On July 7, many members of the Last month, staff suggested stu- organized on social Beverly Hills Unified School dents and their families could media, police say District Board of Education indicat- choose to learn via the Independent ed their support for a plan to have Learning Center, an online model BY EDWIN FOLVEN students remain at home when which traditionally has been used school starts this fall, while teachers by students who cannot attend in- Intersections on major thor- would return to their classroom to person classes regularly, and a oughfares are spontaneously being livestream lessons. taken over and turned into de facto The idea emerged after board See School page 22 arenas for drivers performing dan- gerous stunts in what police said is a growing problem in the Wilshire area. Largely organized on social media, the street takeovers involve hundreds of people showing up at pre-designated intersections and blocking traffic. High-perfor- photo courtesy of LAPD mance vehicles reminiscent of the People caught participating in street takeovers face arrest and having “Fast & Furious” films perform a cars impounded. stunt known as drifting in the mid- dle of the intersection, with tires ously out of windows as the cars ous according to police, who burning rubber as the cars spin in spin and others stand in the middle worry that somebody is going to circles in front of cheering of the street, inches away from be seriously injured or killed. crowds. The takeovers are often automobiles on the verge of going “Once the COVID restrictions photo courtesy of BHUSD filmed with smartphones and out of control. While participants started, we started seeing an Beverly Hills High School students may not return to school in person videos are posted online. may think it is all in fun, street when classes resume on Aug. 17. Sometimes, people hang precari- takeovers are lawless and danger- See Police page 21 Not wearing a mask in public can be costly Catalina Jazz Club asks n Cities poised to begin for help amid pandemic issuing citations n Fundraiser aims to Boulevard jazz club struggles to BY EDWIN FOLVEN stay in business during the coron- help performance avirus pandemic, the Catalina The state of California, Los venue pay rent, Jazz Club’s staff has organized a Angeles County and cities includ- employees “digital tip jar” on GoFundMe to ing Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and help make ends meet. West Hollywood have orders in BY JOSE HERRERA “In times of crisis when we place requiring masks or face cov- feel broken, hopeless and alone, erings to be worn anytime people The Catalina Jazz Club in we turn to music,” club founder are in public to help prevent the Hollywood has provided an inti- and owner Catalina Popescu said spread of COVID-19. mate setting for audiences to hear in a statement. “Music is an elixir After weeks of taking an educa- icons of jazz such as Dizzy for the soul and that is precisely tional approach, authorities in West Gillespie, Thelma Houston, why Catalina Jazz Club has been Hollywood and Beverly Hills are Corky Hale and Chick Corea for devoted to bringing L.A. the prepared to begin issuing citations. 34 years. West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station But as the legendary Sunset See Venue page 21 Capt. Ed Ramirez issued a warning on July 2 before the Fourth of July photo by Edwin Folven holiday weekend stating that people Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are levying fines for people who do not will be ticketed for refusing to wear wear a mask in public. masks in public. The city of Beverly Hills has issued a similar have one to wear. tions. It’s not something we want to warning. So far, law enforcement “For over two months now, we be doing; issuing citations is a last officials in both cities are contact- have been spending a lot of time – resort. We would prefer that com- ing people not wearing masks or both police and code enforcement munity members and others, when face coverings and have not issued officers and park rangers – educat- they are out in public, will comply any citations because people have ing the public on the city ordinance, with the city’s order and wear a been overwhelmingly compliant and we are not seeing the compli- mask.” and put a mask on when directly ance we expect,” BHPD Lt. Officers and park rangers in told to do so. West Hollywood sher- Elisabeth Albanese said. “Since we Beverly Hills contacted approxi- photo courtesy of Catalina Jazz Club iff’s deputies and Beverly Hills have concerns about the rise in mately 300 people last weekend Catalina Jazz Club staff members are out of work temporarily as Police Department officers are pro- cases, we are at the point now they await state and local health orders to be lifted, but hope to wel- viding masks to people who don’t where we will start issuing cita- See Mask page 22 come audiences back soon. 2 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo voters to decide on sales tax increase City calls for examination of

By Jose Herrera. The West Hollywood City law enforcement practices Council voted on July 6 to place a By Jose Herrera. comprehensive update on the measure on the Nov. 3 ballot to sheriff’s department’s use-of- increase the city’s sales tax from The West Hollywood City force policies, and ways to 9.5% to 10.25%, a 0.75% increase. Council voted unanimously on engage the community and The maximum sales tax rate July 6 in support of a proposal to include its input on experiences allowed in Los Angeles County is conduct an analysis of policing with law enforcement. The report 10.25%. A majority of West within the city. will also examine how the city Hollywood voters would need to Councilmembers Lauren could possibly enact police approve the measure in November. Meister and John D’Amico initi- reform. The city of West Hollywood is ated the item in the wake of The city will hire independent experiencing financial difficulties protests and outrage over the experts in policing to review best due to the economic impacts of deaths of George Floyd, Breonna practices, examine public safety COVID-19, Community and Taylor and many others at the statistics and look at use of force Legislative Affairs Manager John hands of police officers. policies and arbitration to form Leonard said. “The spirit and thought that recommendations on how to best “Staff is recommending a 0.75% went into the staff report was promote justice and equity in sales tax increase to be placed on photo by Jose Herrera also about things we do in West policing. The future recommen- the November 2020 ballot,” A measure to increase sales tax in West Hollywood was approved for Hollywood that [are] separate dations will be brought to the Leonard said. “This would gener- the Nov. 3 ballot. The increase would be added to purchases at retailers from the county at large,” City Public Safety Commission for ate approximately $11 million in throughout the city, including Circus of Books, above. Manager Paul Arevalo said. “We review and input, and later general funds for the city which aren’t being critical of how the brought back to the City Council could be used for general purposes sheriffs are operating, but as we for discussion and additional including continuing levels of ser- community,” Morrill said. money is going to go into a big are going into a new decade, direction. vice.” The city had also hired FM3 county pool and we’ll never see any there are better practices that can All findings and recommenda- He said during the fiscal year Research, a research and consulting of it,” Heilman said. be employed not only in West tions will also be shared with the that ended on June 30, estimated firm, which conducted a survey City staff will come back at a Hollywood but also county- California Contract Cities city revenues were down by between July 11-16. They reached future date with a draft of the pro- wide.” Association, Los Angeles approximately $15 million, and out to potential voters via telephone posed ballot measure, which will be In approximately 90 days, city starting July 1, it is estimated rev- and email to gauge support for the considered by the City Council. staff will return with a more See Changes page 4 enues will be down by approxi- sales tax increase in November. mately $20 million for the next fis- The survey showed 63% of West cal year. Hollywood voters support the sales In a staff report, it was noted that tax increase, with 34% against it Applications open on July 13 for renters relief program the financial hardship the city is and 3% undecided. facing has led to a reduction in con- Morrill said the survey wasn’t Los Angeles City Councilman approved the allocation of $100 mil- required to keep people housed and tracted services, the furloughing of broad enough to gauge how West Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and lion in federal CARES Act funding businesses open during this city employees and hiring freezes Hollywood voters would respond representatives of the city’s Housing to be placed in the City’s COVID- unprecedented time,” O’Farrell for vacant city staff positions. The because the random sample doesn’t + Community Investment 19 emergency program. The said. report also highlighted the need to include enough stakeholder feed- Department have announced that Housing + Community Investment To qualify, tenants must live in secure new long-term debt in com- back. She suggested the city con- the application period for the $100 Department estimates the programs Los Angeles and earn 80% or less of pleting current capital projects and duct more outreach and educate million Emergency Rental will help approximately 50,000 the average median income in their drawing upon city emergency voters on the potential sales tax Assistance Subsidy Program will households with two months of neighborhood. Upon approval, the reserves to make up for the revenue increase. run from Monday, July 13, at 8 a.m. assistance, with a total of $2,000 rent will be paid directly to property losses in fiscal years 2020-21. Mayor Pro Tempore John through Friday, July 17, at 11:59 being awarded to each recipient. owners and landlords. For informa- “At the same time we continue to Heilman and City Councilwoman p.m. “Pulling together at every level of tion, call (844)944-1868, or visit see an increased need in some of Lauren Meister supported Morrill’s The City Council on June 23 government as never before is hcidla.lacity.org. the important services we provide suggestions. They agreed the city whether that be senior and social should conduct additional outreach services, rental assistance, home- through Nov. 3, and highlight tangi- less resources, as well as economic ble ways the potential increase in development tools to help maintain funds can be used for city services. our businesses,” Leonard said. “If we don’t do this the county The city of West Hollywood agencies are going to do it, and that receives approximately 1% of the current 9.5% sales tax, with the remaining 8.5% allocated to other taxing entities, including the state and county. In recent years, the sales tax has Founded 1946 increased in West Hollywood due to countywide sales tax increases 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. approved under Measure M, which SUITE 330 supports the expansion of Metro P.O. BOX 36036 projects, and Measure H, which LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 funds county homeless services. (323)933-5518 If other measures are approved BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: on a countywide basis, it would 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B reduce the portion of the 10.25% BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 maximum sales tax that would WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM directly benefit the city of West Hollywood, according to the staff report. Michael Villalpando PUBLISHER Many cities in Los Angeles County have also recently raised Karen Villalpando sales taxes, including Santa EDITOR & PUBLISHER Monica, Burbank, Culver City and Glendale. Edwin Folven Genevieve Morrill, president and [email protected] EDITOR CEO of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, supported Cameron Kiszla the 0.75% sales tax increase during [email protected] the virtual City Council meeting. REPORTER She spoke on behalf of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Jose Herrera board of directors, which supports [email protected] REPORTER capturing a potential revenue source for West Hollywood resi- Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, dents and businesses. Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg “It's a horrible time to be raising CONTRIBUTING WRITERS taxes for residents and our busi-

nesses, but we are also aware that if The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are the city of West Hollywood does weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- not capture this three-quarter per- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal cent it will be acquired by the coun- advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court ty and most likely not used in our Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 July 9, 2020 Beverly Hills requires Chavez to reside in city n Council said recent vated by the fact that the city man- closer to the city in the event of an ager also serves as director of emer- emergency, and frankly, he’s emergencies make gency services for Beverly Hills. required to be available 24 hours a commute from South Recent crises, such as the coron- day, so it would also benefit us in avirus pandemic and the Black terms of him being available almost Pasadena too long Lives Matter protests, some of anytime, but particularly in light of BY CAMERON KISZLA which began peacefully but result- the emergencies lately,” Wiener ed in alleged criminal activity such said. Beverly Hills City Manager as looting and vandalism, required City spokesman Keith Sterling George Chavez will be required to Chavez to travel approximately 17 did not make available the address move to a city-owned house after a miles from his South Pasadena where Chavez will live or provide a unanimous vote by the Beverly home to Beverly Hills, City comment from Chavez, but Wiener Hills City Council on June 18. Attorney Laurence Wiener said. said the city purchased the property, The council’s decision was moti- “This would provide that he be which is on the border between Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, as part of making improvements to its photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills water system, and construction Beverly Hills City Manager George Chavez will move to the city so that Beverly Hills launches program might possibly continue in the he can respond more quickly to emergencies. home’s backyard while Chavez is living there. maintain the home’s interior. then we’re supposed to withhold to inform, connect community Chavez will not have to pay rent payroll taxes on that benefit. It “[The city because he will be required to live would be the same here,” Muir at the property, but he will have to said. manager] is pay for utilities. Wiener also noted that neither required to be When Chavez’s employment as city staff nor Chavez’s accountants available 24 hours city manager ends, he will have 60 believe either party will owe any days to leave the house, with a pos- additional taxes because of the a day, so it would sible 30-day extension if necessary. requirements, and if the Internal also benefit us in The council’s discussion was Revenue Service or another gov- terms of him being brief, and while most of the council ernment agency did require taxes to available almost members only spoke to indicate be paid, “the majority of the tax their support for the measure, would be owed by Mr. Chavez.” anytime, but Councilman John Mirisch sought to Mirisch argued that it is not up to particularly in light clarify that the city would not be the city to decide if the city, city of the emergencies responsible for tax payments manager or both will have to pay lately.” because of Chavez’s move. additional taxes. Jeff Muir, the city’s director of “Ultimately, that’s not going to finance, said the only case in which be our determination … I’m OK -Beverly Hills City Attorney the city might have to pay taxes with this, I just don’t want us to be Laurence Wiener would be potential payroll taxes if on the hook if it turns out that there the house was considered a fringe should be any tax liabilities,” benefit of Chavez’s employment. Mirisch said. The city will maintain the exterior “For example, take-home cars. If Per Mirisch’s request, a stipula- of the home – a responsibility the we provide a car to someone and tion will be included to protect the city already has – while Chavez will they don’t meet certain criteria, city from any potential taxes.

image courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills In an ongoing effort to ensure Beverly Hills is prepared during a natural disaster or other local emergency, the city is launching “Just in Case, BH” to keep the community informed and well-connected. “During an emergency, consistent and timely communication is critical to manage response efforts and ensure public safety,” City Manager George Chavez said. “‘Just in Case, BH’ will work to devel- op a robust network of neighborhood resources to better connect our community in times of emergency.” Working in collaboration with the city’s Communications, Police and Fire departments, “Just in Case, BH” will connect the Community Emergency Response Team and neighborhood watch programs to create a communication network for residents in all parts of the city. Once a comprehensive network is established, direct communica- tion through email, Nixle notifications, neighborhood meetings and additional outreach tools will allow for a clear, unified message dur- ing and following an emergency. For information, visit beverlyhills.org/justincasebh. California rent control ballot measure heads to voters On June 26, California Secretary and Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), of State Alex Padilla’s office California Senate Pro Tempore announced that the Rental Emeritus and L.A. City Affordability Act, a November Councilman-elect Kevin de León, 2020 state ballot initiative that will 14th District, and a suite of allow for the expansion of rent California’s tenant advocacy and control throughout California, has social justice organizations. formally assigned an official num- The measure first qualified for ber for the ballot initiative, which placement on the November will now be known as Proposition California ballot in early February 21. after the backers submitted over 1 The news comes as the million voter signatures in support Proposition 21 campaign added key of the measure. Signatures of more endorsements from federal and than 600,000 California voters were state elected officials, local city needed to qualify the measure. councils and social, housing and The Rental Affordability Act racial-justice organizations. The would remove current state law measure has also received the restrictions, giving cities and coun- endorsement of the Rev. Al ties the power to implement and Sharpton and the National Action expand rent control policies that Network, as well as the endorse- limit how much rents can increase ments of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I- each year. Vermont), labor and civil rights For information, visit rentcon- icon Dolores Huerta, U.S. Reps. trolnow.org and housinghuman- Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) right.org. 4 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Firefighter injured during Shooting on La Brea Avenue claims one life blaze in Koreatown By edwin folven Detectives are searching for a gunman who allegedly shot and killed a victim on July 3 near the corner of La Brea and Oakwood avenues. The shooting was reported at approximately 11:30 p.m. Officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 300 block of North La Brea Avenue, south of Oakwood Avenue. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner-Coroner has not released photo by Edwin Folven the victim’s name. Police said he The victim is believed to have been shot near La Brea and Oakwood was 31 years old. avenues. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The shooting is believed to be gang-related, said Detective Sean Kinchla, with the Los Angeles described as a Black man in his Anyone with information is Police Department’s West Bureau 30s. No further information was urged to call investigators at Homicide Unit. The suspect was available. (213)382-9470. photo by Edwin Folven A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter is recovering after being injured during a blaze on July 3 at a single-family residence in Koreatown. Former Beverly Hills school board president loses lawsuit The fire was reported at approximately 2 p.m. in the 900 block of South Harvard Boulevard. It is believed to have started in a garage and On July 6, the city of Beverly shoved his neighbor, Nahal Yashar, ruled in the city’s favor on those spread to another garage and then to two single-family homes. Hills won a partial summary judg- after she confronted him about his counts and had previously dis- The firefighter who was hurt was injured when a roof partially col- ment in a lawsuit filed by Brian alleged unsafe driving in their missed another claim by Goldberg lapsed and was taken to the hospital in fair condition. LAFD para- Goldberg, the former president of apartment building’s garage, and of the intentional infliction of emo- medics also evaluated and treated an injured civilian at the scene, but the Beverly Hills Unified School reports at the time indicate tional distress on the part of the that individual refused to go to a hospital and no further information District Board of Education. Goldberg was cited for misde- city. was available. U.S. District Court Judge André meanor assault and battery. “We are very pleased with the The fire was extinguished in 54 minutes. The cause remains under Birotte Jr. granted the city’s motion, In 2018, Goldberg sued the city, court’s decision which confirms the investigation. confirming that Beverly Hills Yashar and two of her relatives, allegations were groundless and Police Department officers had Danny Yashar and Fariba Lavian, that BHPD followed appropriate probable cause when they arrested claiming false imprisonment and a procedures in this case and treated Goldberg in 2015 after he allegedly violation of his Constitutional Mr. Goldberg properly,” Beverly injured his neighbor during an rights, including the First, Fourth Hills City Attorney Laurence Man found dead after minor fire altercation. Goldberg allegedly and 14th amendments. Birotte Wiener said. Firefighters extinguished a blaze “contents fire,” meaning furnish- in a rear dwelling behind a house in ings were burned but the structure the 100 block of North Vista Street itself did not sustain significant in the Fairfax District at approxi- damage. Firefighters extinguished mately 3 a.m. on July 1 and found a the blaze in 17 minutes. No other deceased man inside the residence. injuries were reported. Authorities believe the fire was The Los Angeles County Office accidental, but no further informa- of the Medical Examiner-Coroner tion about how it started was avail- identified the decedent as Roland able. The exact cause remains Guidry, 58. The specific cause of under investigation. death was deferred pending further The incident was described as a investigation. Changes considered in WeHo’s approach to policing From page 2

County Board of Supervisors and use of law enforcement and alter- the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s native services to address situa- Department, as well as city com- tions that do not require police missions and advisory boards. presence. Mayor Pro Tempore West Hollywood resident John Heilman said West Zekiah Wright, a member of the Hollywood has some unique city’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory issues, but the city is known as a Board, spoke during public com- leader in shifting away from law ment and said there needs to be enforcement in lieu of more com- more community-based services munity policing and code offered in situations when armed enforcement. law enforcement may not be “I would like us to use our FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS appropriate. leverage, our position as a con- “Over the years, and certainly tract city to make something hap- over the last couple of months, pen countywide,” Heilman said. there has been a nationwide push “We have a vigorous code to demilitarize law enforcement enforcement that responds now and even to abolish law enforce- with law enforcement, but with ment,” Wright said. “In response authority and ability to resolve to protest and the escalation of issues. We also want to make violence, law enforcement inter- sure that law enforcement that is action with the public around occurring in the city is not where town are examples, it has become it is nationwide, which is more apparent that law enforce- unequal. We want to make sure ment as it exists today has people that come into the city of 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. become a thing of the past.” West Hollywood and people who If we don’t have your item in stock, West Hollywood, CA 90046 Council members will contin- live here are all treated with visit AceHardware.com and have it shipped ue to have conversations about respect, fairly and that there is no (323)248-0840 police reform, and they agreed it discrimination in our law to our store for pick-up! is time to reexamine the city’s enforcement.” tashmans.com or shop online at AceHardware.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 July 9, 2020

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In fact people On July 6, the West Hollywood mit process on July 6 reflect the have been pretty responsive to the City Council unanimously voted to reopening of gyms, fitness facilities, sheriffs,” Arevalo said. amend its Temporary Outdoor retail and other business allowed by Parks, parklets and dog parks are Expansion for Social Distance pro- state and county officials. open to the public as well, with gram and the permit process that West Hollywood resident John signs posted informing about proper assists in the reopening of business- Erickson, a candidate for City health protocols. Arevalo added it es, and also updated other safety Council in the November election, has been a challenge for West measures related to COVID-19. called in during the virtual council Hollywood residents to follow rules The City Council approved a meeting to support the item. He said at parks, and if that continues, the more streamlined online application the updated plan will positively city may close the parks again. process and approved specific impact business owners and ensure “People need to keep a safe dis- hours for business operations for they stay afloat. tance, wear a face covering in the restaurants, gyms and fitness facili- “There are businesses that I park, and they need to abide by the ties, and retail stores. patronize every day that would rules because not only are they photo by Jose Herrera Since June 1, the city has greatly take advantage of this,” putting the patrons of the park at Joey’s Café has arranged tables 6 feet apart and staff has set up plexi- received 31 applications for the out- Erickson said. risk, they are putting themselves at glas to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19 for patrons who decide door dining program and approved Genevieve Morrill, president and risk,” Arevalo said. to dine outside. 19 for businesses to use sidewalks CEO of the West Hollywood or private parking spaces to expand Chamber of Commerce, called in operations. The remaining 12 appli- during public comment to ask the cations are still being reviewed by City Council to approve the amend- city staff. ments to the city’s expansion Tara Worden, a business develop- process and permit. ment analyst for the city, provided “We need your help,” Morrill said. the City Council with a detailed “This outdoor expansion will help, analysis of the changes to the per- but we need more. We need your mit application and process. help to ensure we move swiftly and “There has been a lot of back and safely to reopen our community.” forth between departments involved She added as more businesses in the approval process including reopen they will need financial sup- the Planning and Development port to purchase personal protective Services Department, Building and equipment for staff and implement Safety Division and the Department other protective measures to make of Public Works with the engineer- their venues safe for employees and ing team there,” Worden said. the public. City staff received feedback from Council members agreed with the business community, which Morrill that it’s time to engage in con- sought a more accessible and versations about long-term solutions. streamlined process. The applica- “It appears to me that COVID-19 tion was made available online, will be staying with us for this year which has made obtaining a tempo- and possibly most of next year as rary expansion permit easier, well,” Councilman John Duran Worden said. said. “Our local economy was built However, she noted that there on tourism, fine dining, night clubs, have been delays in obtaining per- bars and other mits because applicants must entertainment venues. That is who include site plans related to any we are on three of our major boule- temporary structures being built or vards. This particular pandemic is used. But once applicants have sub- threatening the profile of the city of mitted a permit application, a site West Hollywood.” plan and a certificate of insurance, Councilwoman Lauren Meister business owners seeking to expand suggested creating new policies and on the public right of way can protections for businesses that expect to hear back within a week. encourage new businesses to open Under this city ordinance, restau- and will diversify the city’s economy. rants bordering commercially “It’s a combination of planning zoned or non-residential property policies that we have to do,” on all sides are permitted to operate Meister said. “One might work, but from 8 a.m. to midnight, Sunday a number of policies working in through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. tandem [might be best] in protect- to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday. ing the identity of West Restaurants bordering residen- Hollywood.” tially zoned property are permitted City Manager Paul Arevalo to operate from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., added there are ongoing discussions Monday through Sunday. about long-term solutions with the Restaurant owners may request West Hollywood Chamber of later hours of operation through a Commerce, but as of now, the focus hearing related to noise ordinance has been on providing a lifeline for compliance. businesses in dire need due to finan- Retail stores and gyms that are cial hardship caused by the COID- granted temporary outdoor expan- 19 pandemic. sion permits are allowed to operate In addition to the business from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and have changes, Arevalo reiterated that specific guidelines on how to West Hollywood residents must expand outdoors. wear a face mask or covering while The City Council adopted the out in public or face administrative Temporary Outdoor Expansion for citations and fines. 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(source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 July 9, 2020 Cedars-Sinai opens facility for cancer treatment The team tasked with designing Sinai Cancer and one of the project make sure their time spent there is a the new Samuel Oschin Cancer leads. “They told us what elements positive one,” said kidney cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai had one were lacking in the old space and expert Dr. Robert A. Figlin, deputy overarching goal: creating a safe, what they wished for in the new, director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer and soothing patient environment. On including an accessible cart with a design team member. June 29, as the doors to the center wheels installed in each infusion Particular attention was given to swung open for the first time, bay for stowing personal items and the two pediatric waiting areas, one patients saw that goal realized in the holding a laptop.” of which features an interactive spacious, light-filled setting many Additionally, patients reclining game room with touch-screen tech- will think of as their second home by a window in the long-infusion nology, Starlit lighting and Xbox during their course of treatment. area are able to adjust the shades, and PlayStation games. Bone mar- “It’s all about the patients’ com- allowing as much light in their indi- row transplant patients and other fort and sense of well-being,” said vidual space as they want. patients who are immunocompro- architect Adrienne Haynes, manag- “Patients currently diagnosed or mised have their own private wait- er of design and construction at needing experimental therapy, chil- ing area. Cedars-Sinai, who was responsible dren and those at risk for cancer can Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai for incorporating essential regulato- take advantage of the current and Beverly Blvd. For information, visit A bright waiting room provides an upbeat space with toys and games for ry, clinical and aesthetic elements future technology we employ, and cedars-sinai.org. pediatric patients. into the 45,000-square-foot center. “We created a modern space that’s easy to navigate, infused with natur- al light and filled with soft, com- fortable seating and eye-catching art.” The new state-of-the-art outpa- tient cancer center, located on the seventh floor of the Pavilion, is part of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, the enter- prise that coordinates cancer care and research throughout the entire Cedars-Sinai health system. It is the culmination of seven years of research and planning by Haynes and a team of health care profes- sionals and patients whose shared vision has now come to fruition. That vision includes easily navi- gated “neighborhoods” – designat- ed areas in the unit where patients with a particular cancer type occupy the same waiting room and clinical exam area as their fellow travelers. Patients also are treated by the same nurses during their weeks of thera- py, reducing the stress of frequent visits that sometimes stretch to eight hours. “Past and present patients helped us design the space,” said Joan August, vice president of Cedars- Assemblyman introduces bill to prevent displacement On July 2, Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) and co- sponsoring organizations Housing California and Public Advocates announced the launch of Assembly Bill 1703, a bill that would provide tenants and community organiza- tions the right to first offer on homes that might otherwise be lost to the speculative market. On the recovery side of COVID- 19, this bill is a proactive step to prevent the home losses and com- munity destabilization of the Great Recession from happening again, the bill’s supporters said. Many of California renters’ homes are at risk of becoming “dis- tressed assets” as the pandemic per- sists and job losses mount, just as they were during the Great Recession. This bill aims to ensure that Californians have the chance to stay in their neighborhoods and strengthen their roots instead of cor- porations buying up those homes. The sponsors have been leading a coalition called Stable Homes CA, which focuses on an intervention strategy that will stabilize commu- nities and prevent mass displace- ment and homelessness during the economic downturn from COVID- 19. For information, visit a50.asmdc.org. 8 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press During pandemic, Normans do the write thing n Rising seniors in coronavirus. It was a perfect distrac- “Polluted Money,” which featured tion to take my mind off of it and put his interests in business, finances and Beverly Hills start my mind to something more fulfill- the stock market. On the marketing literary magazine ing,” Lanzer said. side, Anderson focused on social The magazine, which is published media, using the skills he learned By Cameron Kiszla online, also allowed students to reselling clothing from the channel their thoughts, fears and streetwear company Supreme on While learning from home this anxieties about the pandemic into an Instagram to solicit contributions and spring, some students took on artistic endeavor without dealing drum up interest in the magazine. extracurricular projects to help keep with the pandemic directly. By taking the magazine and its them focused and involved. Beverly “You can definitely see visible marketing online during the pan- Hills High School senior Jackson influence from the pandemic, but I demic, Anderson said the magazine Lanzer had a particularly creative don’t think anyone wanted to focus could help students communicate idea. on it,” Lanzer said. “They took their and show off their artistic achieve- Lanzer, 17, convinced his friends emotions caused by the pandemic ments. photo courtesy of Jackson Lanzer and classmates Sam Wolf and and turned them into stories.” “We want to make sure that even London Anderson, Sam Wolf and Jackson Lanzer started a new literary London Anderson to help him start For instance, Lanzer said one of though there’s a pandemic going on, magazine for Beverly Hills High School during the pandemic. the BHHS Literary Magazine, taking his short stories, “A Letter to Lost … we can still be connected through the place of the now-defunct Dreamers,” was about “waiting to our stories and creativity,” Anderson Norman Review, which ceased pub- explore the world because I felt so said. ing will be something he’ll major in, stay with them. lication five years ago. isolated and bored in my house.” The students said they plan to but he’d love to join his college’s lit- “I think in anything you do, writ- Lanzer, who serves as editor in “I took my emotions of wanting to put out another issue next year erary magazine, and it’s “a life goal” ing is essential,” Anderson said. “I chief, said he’s always been interest- explore and go outside and put that while mentoring younger students of his to publish a novel or con- think this magazine is a great exam- ed in creative writing and story- into a story,” he added. to take over the magazine once tribute to a professional literary ple of how writing can connect the telling, and for his English class Wolf, 17, another fan of creative they graduate. magazine. school, even when we’re not togeth- taught by Barbara Nealis, he writing, serves as associate editor. “I’m looking for an underclass- Wolf and Anderson said writing is er.” designed a magazine for a class pro- Wolf said he saw the same influence man that can become an associate likely to be more of a side project as For information, visit thebhhs- ject. of “people contemplating their editor for the next edition, and we they get older, but the skills they’ve magazine.wordpress.com/current- About a month before the pan- futures once they get out of their can train them on the different skills gained and the experience of putting issue, and the Instagram account demic affected Southern California, rooms” in stories and poems, includ- to run the magazine, and we can a literary magazine together will @bhhsliterarymagazine. Lanzer had the idea to take his new- ing his own short story, “Dark Skies hand the reins to them so once I found magazine knowledge and and Crashing Waves.” graduate, this magazine can live on revive the school’s literary maga- “I had this story in my mind, and have a long life at this school,” zine. With the help of Wolf, something about my old summer Lanzer said. Mid City West seeks board member Anderson and Nealis, who serve as camp that burned down in the wild- “We don’t want to just have one faculty advisor, Lanzer used the fires, and that and the pandemic edition and then call it quits,” Wolf The Mid City West Community date to fill the vacancy at the next extra time at home during the pan- came together on the idea of a added. “That would be awesome to Council has a vacancy for the at- regular board meeting on July 14. All demic to make his idea a reality. dystopian image of someone coming have it continue under more people large representative on its board. candidates will have an opportunity “I was looking for a way to be an back to their old summer camp,” in the future.” People who live, work, own prop- to address the board and and must avenue for my fellow students to Wolf said. The three students all said they erty or are involved in the neighbor- attend the July 14 board meeting. publish poems, stories, anything cre- Anderson, 16, serves as director of plan to continue writing to varying hood as a community interest stake- For information, email execu- ative … [And the magazine became] marketing, helped with graphic degrees after high school. holder are eligible. The current board [email protected], or visit midc- a distraction from the chaos of the design and wrote the short story Lanzer said he’s not sure if writ- will vote to select an eligible candi- itywest.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 July 9, 2020 WeHo announces applicants in Mural honors movement toward racial justice The Laugh Factory, Los Angeles its Sunset Arts & Ad Program City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, and local artists unveiled a The city of West Hollywood has famous boulevard —including the mural in Hollywood on July 7 to completed its application screen- iconic Marlboro Man and legacy honor lives lost due to racial injus- ing process for the Sunset Arts & rock ‘n’ roll billboards.” tice and to pay tribute to the move- Advertising Program and the city Horvath added these new pro- ment for social and racial equality. announced its first set of 21 sig- jects are intended to update the “This mural is an important nage projects awarded in concept concept of what a billboard can be avenue for Black artists to present as part of the merit-based program. and increase the visibility of West societal challenges in a public and These projects will contribute to Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. impactful way,” said Jamie Masada, a dynamic environment on the A significant aspect of the owner of the Laugh Factory, located photo by Edwin Folven Sunset Strip in West Hollywood updated Sunset Arts & Advertising at 8001 Sunset Blvd. “The artwork The mural was painted by artists Alexandra Allie Belisle, Amanda Ferrell — one that preserves the past, cel- Program is the expected public inspires us to support accountability Hale, Noah Humes, PeQue Brown and Shplinton, with coordination by ebrates the culture of the strip, sup- benefits that any approved adver- and meaningful change as we work the local arts nonprofit Arts Bridging the Gap. ports artistic expression, rehabili- tising project would bring to the together to create pathways that tates existing buildings, generates Sunset Strip and the city of West heal our nation.” new pedestrian-oriented develop- Hollywood. If approved, the top- The mural was created by artists tice, but it can play an important under the law. ment and creates signage that is scoring project would bring his- Alexandra Allie Belisle, Amanda role to inform, inspire and keep “It is an incredible honor to be creative and integrated into archi- toric preservation, building Ferrell Hale, Noah Humes, PeQue alive the conversation about the sys- asked to contribute to such an amaz- tecture, with advertising content as improvements, public space Brown and Shplinton, with coordi- temic reforms needed in our coun- ing collaborative creation,” Brown its own form of art. improvements, arts and civics pro- nation by the local arts nonprofit try. I’m honored to partner with said. “Yet at the same time, it is dis- “The Sunset Strip is one of them gramming and revenue sharing to Arts Bridging the Gap. The mural is these artists and the Laugh Factory gusting and outrageous that there is of the most visible signs for out- the city. located at the northeast corner of to bring this work to my district.” a need for such a mural in 2020, 157 door advertising in the world,” Each project is a partnership Sunset Boulevard and Laurel The Laugh Factory has served as years after the issuance of the Mayor Lindsey Horvath said. with the city of West Hollywood Avenue, across the street from the a staging area for Black Lives Emancipation Proclamation. “Dynamic and creative outdoor and will include a share revenue Laugh Factory. Ryu’s office provid- Matter and Black Women Lead Nevertheless, the support of the advertising signs have long char- dedicated to the city. Additional ed $15,000 for the project. events during the past two months, community and enthusiasm for the acterized the Strip and have been funding is required for arts cura- “Of all the public art we’ve with thousands of people gathering project has given me a great sense an integral part of culture on this tion and improvements to the pub- brought to District Four, this is by to peacefully honor the life of of hope that the stain of racism may lic realm. far the most meaningful,” Ryu said. George Floyd and others, and to call for the first time in my life be get- A digital sign can bring in at “A mural alone cannot achieve jus- for racial equity and equal justice ting its long needed attendance.” least six times the revenue of a typ- ical static sign. If approved, these projects will bring in a steady stream of annual revenue to the County offers $3 million in grants to businesses city in order to provide vital ser- vices and infrastructure to the As challenges continue with nonprofits and microentrepreneurs nesses. To ensure equitable access, West Hollywood community. reopening due to the COVID-19 through the new L.A. Regional the grants will be distributed photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood A downloadable “Top-Scoring crisis, the city and county of Los COVID-19 Recovery Fund. through a lottery system. For infor- West Hollywood has announced Project Report” has been available Angeles have partnered with phil- The fund offers $5,000 grants to mation, call L.A. County’s Disaster the first set of 21 projects on the on the city of West Hollywood’s anthropic leaders to provide $3 mil- microentrepreneurs, and $15,000 Help Center at (833)238-4450, or Sunset Strip. website at weho.org/sunsetdigital. lion in grants for small businesses, grants to nonprofits and small busi- visit lacovidfund.org. 10 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Relaxed enforcement of parking Intermittent lane closures needed for subway work Work continues in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles on the Purple Line restrictions continues in L.A. Extension subway project. Crews The Los Angeles Department are working at many locations along of Transportation has extended Wilshire Boulevard, where the first relaxed parking enforcement reg- two stages of the project are under ulations implemented during construction between COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Wilshire/Western to Century City. The Los Angeles City Council At the western end, sections of voted on July 1 to extend the Constellation Boulevard remain relaxed parking enforcement, as it closed through August at Avenue of had previously been set to expire the Stars. Piling is occurring in the on July 6. area for the future Century The relaxed enforcement per- City/Constellation Station. One of tains to residential street sweeping two tunneling machines was recent- regulations and peak/rush hour ly launched from the subway station photo by Edwin Folven and anti-gridlock zone restric- box and will proceed east under Orange Grove Avenue will be closed south of Wilshire Boulevard tions, as well as restrictions on Beverly Hills. A second tunneling through the beginning of next year. oversized vehicles, abandoned machine is anticipated to launch in vehicles (72-hour rule) and July to dig a second tunnel. The tun- expired registrations. The city will photo by Edwin Folven neling will occur for approximately Drive will be intermittently closed at streets between Highland Avenue continue to observe relaxed The city will not resume enforc- two years, when the machines are Wilshire Boulevard. and Detroit Street may be necessary enforcement for overnight vehicle ing parking restrictions that were anticipated to reach the Wilshire/La Near Wilshire Boulevard and La to support construction. Work hours parking. relaxed during safer-at-home Cienega station. Jolla Avenue, utility and tunnel are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday Vehicles with recently expired orders. In Beverly Hills, construction is investigation work is occurring dur- through Friday. preferential parking permits will occurring in different locations ing off-peak hours. Through Aug. 14, Tunneling support and street main- be given a two-week grace period around the Wilshire/Rodeo station. Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced tenance work also continues near after the renewal date. The The LADOT will also offer Reeves Drive will remain closed at to two lanes in each direction Wilshire/Western. Work is occurring LADOT will supply a temporary, immediate extensions on the pay- Wilshire Boulevard for the comple- between San Diego Way and La Jolla 24-hours at a staging yard just west of print-at-home permit to residents ment of citations, and no fine tion of the station entrance decking Avenue. Two K-rail enclosures have the intersection of Wilshire within preferential parking dis- increases for failure to pay. and initial excavation. Two lanes been implemented in the Boulevard and Western Avenue. tricts who have renewed permits All other parking enforcement remain open in each direction on Wilshire/Crescent Heights area. Northbound Manhattan Place will be but will not receive a new hangtag will continue to be enforced. For Wilshire Boulevard, but additional Station construction, hauling and closed intermittently just north of before a current permit expires. information, visit ladot.lacity.org. lane closures may be intermittently concrete pouring also continue near Wilshire Boulevard. Intermittent sin- necessary between Beverly and Wilshire/Fairfax. Orange Grove gle-lane closures may also occur on Canon drives to accommodate con- Avenue will continue to be closed Wilshire Boulevard between Western struction. south of Wilshire Boulevard Avenue and Manhattan Place. County plans to fine businesses Following the completion of deck- through January 2022. Intermittent Southbound Oxford Avenue will be ing, 24-hour excavation will contin- lane reductions may be necessary. intermittently reduced to a single ue underneath Wilshire Boulevard Hauling, deliveries and tunneling lane. For questions and concerns, call not complying with health orders through the first quarter of 2021. support continues near Wilshire/La the 24-hour project hotline at Lane reductions will be necessary Brea and Wilshire/Sycamore. (213)922-6934, email the project The Los Angeles County Board “We want every business to between La Cienega and San Vicente Intermittent daily lane closures team at [email protected], or of Supervisors unanimously reopen safely. We had hoped we boulevards through Friday, July 10. along Wilshire Boulevard and side visit metro.net. approved a motion on July 6 to could rely on voluntary compli- Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard may impose fines on businesses found ance, but it is clear we will need to be reduced to a single lane to support to be out of compliance with proto- enforce the health orders,” Hahn ongoing station construction activi- cols set forth by county health offi- said. ties. Station construction continues at cer orders and the Department of For information, visit the staging yards at Wilshire/La Mmm...Pastrami Public Health guidelines. bos.lacounty.gov. Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. Gale The motion, authored by Supervisors Sheila Kuehl, 3rd piled oh so high! District, and Janice Hahn, 4th District, calls for imposing a fine the first time businesses are non- tiMe for a Backyard compliant and, in the case of repeated offenses, revoking busi- ness permits. Tens of thousands of restaurants, bars, retail stores, gyms and other businesses in Los Angeles will be covered by the motion. During the last weekend in June when restaurants were open for in- house dining and bars were open, inspectors with the Los Angeles Brighten up summer with our County Department of Public Health found that 49% of bars and MaUi-wowie decorations! 33% of restaurants were not adher- ing to indoor physical distancing Paper Goods • Decorations protocols. Workers were not wear- Balloons • Banners • Centerpieces • Piñatas & MORE! ing face masks and face shields at 54% of bars and 44% of restau- Take Out & Delivery rants. Bars are currently closed under state and county health orders, and dine-in service is cur- available 24 hours! rently not allowed in restaurants. indoor “The recent spike in cases and Phone in an order and hospitalizations is very, very seri- walk ous and jeopardizes our ability to side we’ll have it ready for pick up! care for people who get sick,” 50%-60% Kuehl said. “This motion says, Or get it delivered through Postmates! ‘business owners, please take this sale! seriously. You are part of our com- OFF Our deli, bakery and all munity. Act responsibly, and if you won’t, we will take action. The first of your favorites are available! time we will fine you. The second Sale Merchandise time, we will shut you down.’” Since 1931 The board asked officials from COME BROWSE AROUND!! the Department of Public Health and County Counsel to report back in 14 days on a plan for fines. According to the motion, a variable fine amount would likely be based on the maximum occupancy of the World Famous, Award Winning Restaurant • Deli • Bakery • Bar business, the level of non-compli- 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) ance and severity of risk to public (323)467-7124 419 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 651-2030 health. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 July 9, 2020 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD L.A. Controller unveils small PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE business microloan tracker NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: On July 1, Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin, in cooper- ation with the city’s Economic and LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California Workforce Development Department, released an interactive map displaying the microloans REQUEST: The proposed Zone Text Amendment will amend Title 19, Zoning Reg- funded by the city of Los Angeles to ulations, to require that rental dwelling units (apartments, duplexes and accessory help small businesses get the assis- dwelling units) in the City of West Hollywood be rented for an initial lease term of one tance they need during the COVID- year. After a one-year lease, these rental units may be rented month-to-month or on 19 pandemic. Galperin’s tracker includes a map other terms set in the lease. This regulation will not apply to single family homes or with the name, location and how condominiums available for rent, which are required to be rented for 30 days or more. much money each microloan recip- ient received, and also groups recip- The proposed regulations will allow units in rental buildings in Commercial Zone Dis- ients by industry. The information tricts that have been rented for 30 days or more between January 1, 2018 and March in the tracker is updated through 15, 2020, to obtain an Administrative Permit to continue to rent those units for 30 days June and available at photo courtesy of Ron Galperin lacontroller.org/microloans. City Controller Ron Galperin or more, as a legal nonconforming use ,until December 31, 2029.In the Sunset Spe- “People should know how public cific Plan area, buildings with the Administrative Permit will be eligible to apply for a dollars are being used to support General Manager Carolyn M. Hull Conditional Use Permit to rent up to 30% of the eligible legal nonconforming units in small businesses in their communi- said. “EWDD is working tirelessly the building for five days or more. ties,” Galperin said. “Unlike the to connect smaller companies to Treasury Department in Washington, funding that will assist them during Different iterations of this Zone Text Amendment have been reviewed by the City which is only releasing some infor- this difficult time.” Council, following the West Hollywood Director of Planning and Development Serv- mation about the businesses receiv- Information available on ing federal coronavirus relief funds, Galperin’s microloan tracker ices’ 2017 interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance as to the length of time that a res- the city of Los Angeles is committed includes the top industries with idential dwelling unit must be rented to be considered a residential dwelling unit and to full transparency. This tracker will city-funded microloans, which are not a short term rental. The terms of this proposed Zone Text Amendment described hospitality with 81 businesses, ensure public accountability and bet- in the second paragraph above are the product of a tentative settlement agreement ter inform Angelenos about how the retail with 33 businesses and enter- city is helping our local economy.” tainment with 25 businesses. of a lawsuit over this interpretation as applied to the building at 8500 Sunset Blvd. Created by Los Angeles Mayor The map also includes which The tentative settlement requires the City to process an amended Zone Text Amend- Eric Garcetti in March 2020 with an City Council districts had the most ment for review by the Planning Commission and City Council, which includes taking $11 million commitment and microloan recipients. Council administered by the EWDD, the District 14 – which includes down- public input on the Amendment during public hearings. On June 18, 2020, the Plan- Small Business Emergency town – has 44 microloan recipients, ning Commission recommended approval of the Zone Text Amendment with minor Microloan Program began distribut- totaling $588,000 of assistance. changes. ing funds in early April to local Council District 5 has 24 microloan businesses that aren’t eligible for recipients, totaling $302,000 of federal CARES Act dollars. Since assistance. Council District 13 has PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. then, EWDD has distributed more 21 microloan recipients, totaling than $3.4 million through 227 loans $320,000 of assistance. in amounts between $5,000 and The data on it will be updated as APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood $20,000. The interest rate is either the program continues. 0% for a term of six months to one For information, visit lacon- TIME/PLACE Teleconference Meeting year, or 3% to 5% for a term of up troller.org/data-stories-and- to five years. maps/microloans. For information OF HEARING: Monday, July 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. “Small businesses have a critical about the Small Business Emergency Given the local, state and nation state of emergency, this need for resources to help them sur- Microloan Program or to apply, visit meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with detailed in- vive the devastating economic ewddlacity.com/index.php/microloa structions for participation included on the posted agenda). impacts of COVID-19,” EWDD n-program.

ZONES: VARIES: Citywide, Commercial Districts, and Sunset Specific L.A. regained 16,000 jobs, but Plan.

unemployment still 20% ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California On July 6, Los Angeles City service industries regained the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 Controller Ron Galperin released most jobs since May, with 5,000 (Review for Exemption). an updated “COVID-19 Job jobs gained over the prior month, Losses in L.A.” map, which a 3% increase. With the state shows that Los Angeles regained reverting back to restrictions on Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency, City Hall is currently 16,000 jobs, but is still down a certain business operations, like closed. The staff report will be available on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 on-line at total of 252,000 jobs since the bars and indoor dining, these www.weho.org If you do not have computer access, please contact the assigned pandemic hit. Originally released gains could be reversed. planner listed below to have one mailed to you. last month, Galperin’s map illus- In addition, waste manage- trated where L.A. lost approxi- ment gained 4,700 jobs or 4%, mately 268,000 jobs in March construction gained 4,200 jobs or IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those is- and April due to the coronavirus 8%, and manufacturing gained sues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in shutdown. The July update 4,000 jobs or 4% over the prior details slight gains in May after month. the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via the major sectors of the economy The information industry has Planning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. began to reopen. The data in the lost the most jobs since May. It is map is based on the state’s most down 6,500 jobs or 4%. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the recent employment numbers. Education is down 2,400 jobs or “Although unemployment in 2% since May. hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the Los Angeles is still over 20%, Galperin’s map also shows City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. we’ve started to regain jobs in which L.A. neighborhoods have certain industries,” Galperin said. lost the most jobs since February. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in said Public Hearing to ex- “This is a positive sign for thou- The neighborhood of Toluca sands of families, but it remains Lake lost the highest percentage press their opinion in this matter. to be seen whether the trend will of jobs since February, down continue. There are still many 20.4%. The Hollywood Hills lost For further information contact Rachel Dimond, Senior Planner in the Planning & neighborhoods in Los Angeles – 20.1% of jobs, and Hollywood especially those with higher con- lost 19.9% of jobs. Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: centrations of African-American Council District 4 experienced [email protected] and Latino families, immigrants, the steepest job decline since low-income renters and single- February, with an estimated Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk parent households – that will 26,000 fewer jobs, or 18.9%. need additional resources to For information, visit lacon- recover from COVID-19.” troller.org/joblosses or lacon- Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной ин- Galperin’s updated map shows troller.org/data-stories-and- формации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. that the accommodation and food maps/job-losses. 12 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of assaulted a victim near the corner assaulted a victim near the corner Second and Citrus at 4:55 p.m. of El Centro and Sunset. of Melrose and Highland. P OLICE B LOTTER An unknown suspect committed a At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- pect assaulted a victim in the 800 petty theft in the 6100 block of tim near the corner of Romaine block of Ogden. Hollywood at 6:45 p.m. and El Centro at 2 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect June 29 assaulted a victim in the 6000 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect June 26 and July 4. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- block of Hollywood. assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect burglarized a ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los of La Brea and Third. vehicle parked in the 6000 block of An unknown suspect committed a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Franklin at 4 a.m. petty theft in the 1000 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect stole a bicy- Cole at 8 p.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. cle in the 900 block of N. Hudson At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect at 8 p.m. committed a burglary in the 800 At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect

At 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Ridgewood. committed a burglary in the 300 Beverly Hills Police At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8300 block of N. Detroit. committed a burglary in the 700 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a Department block of N. Cherokee. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 2000 block of vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a Grace at 5:15 a.m. June 28 An unknown suspect committed a Burnside and Wilshire at 10 p.m. vehicle parked in the 1200 block of petty theft in the 6200 block of At 5:33 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5:08 p.m., an unknown suspect Sweetzer at 5:30 p.m. Leland at 11 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 2000 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 400 block of El Cerrito. committed a petty theft in the 6800 block of N. Bedford. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect June 27 block of Hollywood. committed a petty theft in the 800 block of Larrabee. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- June 29 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 1500 block of N. July 2

burglarized a vehicle parked in the Cahuenga at 8 a.m. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10:54 a.m., an unknown sus- June 28 900 block of S. Highland. robbed a victim near the corner of pect committed a petty theft in the At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Western and Maplewood. 9300 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1500 committed a petty theft in the 1000 burglary in the 8300 block of block of Schrader. block of N. Laurel. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Blackburn at 3:20 a.m. burglary in the 1300 block of N. petty theft in the 9700 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Highland at 4:50 a.m. Wilshire at 2:25 p.m. At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 7000 block of burglary in the 1200 block of N. stole a vehicle parked in the 6000 Hollywood at 9:50 a.m. At 2:10 p.m., an unknown suspect Formosa at 8 a.m. At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Eleanor. robbed a victim in the 100 block of

burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- S. La Brea. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect 9400 block of Olympic. An unknown suspect committed a pect robbed a victim in the 3200 committed a grand theft in the 600 burglary in the 5800 block of W. block of W. Sixth. block of Westmount. June 30 Olympic at 8:50 a.m.

An unknown suspect committed a At 6:50 a.m., an unknown suspect June 29 At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 8600 block of De committed a petty theft in the 300 committed a burglary in the 5700 Longpre at 12:25 p.m. block of N. Canon. An unknown suspect committed a block of San Vicente. petty theft in the 8400 block of At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An assault was reported in the 700 Sunset at 8:08 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 1500 block of Arden at 10:15 a.m. petty theft in the 6200 block of block of N. La Brea. At 2:21 p.m., a suspect committed Hollywood at 10 a.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect a theft in the 500 block of Kings. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft from a At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6100 block of vehicle parked in the 500 block of June 30 assaulted a victim in the 1300 Santa Monica at 3:50 p.m. Leslie. block of Hobart. An unknown suspect committed a At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 7500 block of An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked near the garage at a residence in the 1200 Santa Monica at 7:59 a.m. burglary in the 7200 block of corner of Van Ness and First. block of Benedict Canyon at 8:40 Franklin at 3 p.m. p.m. At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5800 block of July 1 8900 block of Santa Monica. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Harold at 4:30 p.m. 100 block of N. Sweetzer. At 4:40 a.m., a residential burglary July 1 At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect was reported in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 900 Palm. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- petty theft in the 6200 block of W. block of N. Hudson. ing a domestic violence incident Third at 7:15 p.m. July 2 near the corner of Santa Monica An unknown suspect assaulted a and Westbourne at 12:50 a.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1600 block of N. La A vandalism incident was reported burglarized a vehicle parked near Brea at 10 p.m. near the corner of Canon and At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- the corner of Bronson and Sunset. Brighton at 6:30 a.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked June 30 in the 1000 block of Alfred. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 8:40 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of A suspect robbed a victim in the committed a grand theft from a A victim was assaulted during a Bronson and Sunset at 7:30 p.m. 8400 block of W. Third at 2:10 a.m. vehicle parked in the 100 block of domestic violence incident in the N. Canon. 800 block of N. San Vicente at At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 12:30 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6100 1100 block of N. El Centro. block of Orange. July 3 July 2 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 4:50 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 6100 block of Sunset committed a petty theft in the 9500 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7100 block of at 9:20 p.m. block of Olympic. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Beverly at 11 a.m.

1000 block of Carol. At 10:35 p.m., an unknown sus- July 4 pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect July 3 near the corner of Wilcox and committed a petty theft in the 100 At 3:07 a.m., an unknown suspect Cerritos. block of The Grove. committed a petty theft from a At 1:04 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 100 block of committed a burglary in the 800 June 28 An unknown suspect committed a S. Clark. block of Larrabee. petty theft in the 5400 block of

Hollywood at 2:45 p.m. At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An arson fire was reported in the An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1000 9100 block of Wilshire at 7:15 p.m. burglary in the 8400 block of Santa block of S. Orlando. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 3:29 a.m. committed a burglary in the 100

block of S. Gardner. West Hollywood At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a stole a vehicle parked in the 1200 victim in the 5600 block of Sunset Sheriff’s Station block of N. La Brea. at 3:15 a.m. July 1

June 27 Los Angeles Police At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a petty theft in the vehicle parked in the 1900 block of An unknown suspect committed a Department 5400 block of Sunset. Tamarind at 12:30 a.m. petty theft in the 1400 block of Crescent Heights at 1:32 a.m. June 26 An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect KRAMER + DRESBEN burglary in the 1100 block of Vine stole a bicycle near the corner of At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- at 3:20 p.m. Franklin and Wilcox. Stephen W. Kramer committed a burglary in the 9200 pect committed a burglary in the block of Doheny. 3300 block of W. Eighth. At 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 5858 Wilshire Blvd., assaulted a victim in the 600 block grand theft in the 600 block of S. Suite 205 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a of N. Vista. La Jolla at 4:35 p.m. Los Angeles, CA 90036 vehicle parked in the 8600 block of burglary in the 7000 block of Santa Monica at 9 a.m. Sunset at 3:50 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect (323)964-7100 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 July 9, 2020 Kismet Rotisserie: Pick up and enjoy at home by Jill Weinlein L.A. chefs and restaurateurs Sara included creamy hummus and an Kramer and Sarah Hymanson are iceberg lettuce wedge salad with no strangers to creating new con- In this golden age shaved radish, scallions, parsley cepts. The dynamic duo behind and a pleasing miso poppy seed Kismet, the popular Middle Eastern of takeout, dressing. The plate is completed bistro specializing in housemade a restaurant’s with Kismet’s delicious soft, warm labneh, mezze and natural wines, to-go presentation and puffy pita bread. launched their more casual eatery, Be sure to order the tzatziki with Kismet Rotisserie, earlier this year. can be the factor toasted fennel seeds. It’s made with In the face of the challenges of that makes the cucumber and yogurt and is an 2020, the team has utilized their ideal dip or great poured onto the creativity and tenacity to conceptu- meal a cut golden-brown chicken. alize new ways to enjoy Kismet’s above the rest. Next, I unwrapped a chicken pita cuisine from home. Kismet in sandwich stuffed with shredded Yiddish means fate and destiny, and rotisserie chicken and roasted fortunately, these two eateries on mus, brightly colored salads, pita onions enhanced with turmeric. A photo courtesy of Kismet Rotisserie Hollywood Boulevard near sandwiches and vegetable sides. dollop of yogurt, a few raisins and The chicken pita sandwich offers Middle Eastern flavors with fresh Vermont Avenue remain open. To support the chefs, I recently sprigs of arugula brightened the Californian ingredients. When Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered online and used the con- sandwich and enhanced the savory announced that restaurants must tactless pay option before driving to flavors of the chicken and onions. orange shredded carrots dressed Rotisserie offers tahini chocolate close their indoor dining due to pick up lunch. Stopping along the After one bite, I vowed to definitely with citrus zest and a light corian- chip cookies and halvah pudding spikes in the coronavirus, Kramer curb in front, I called to announce order this sandwich again. der vinaigrette. The fresh carrots cups. and Hymanson offered online my arrival, and within minutes, a They also offer a comforting are a perfect accompaniment to the If you are looking for a satisfy- ordering, pickup and delivery for staff member wearing a mask and chicken soup with a lemony broth, meal. ing, wallet-friendly, gourmet both Kismet and Kismet Rotisserie. gloves walked out and handed me sliced celery, carrots, shredded For those looking for something mezze-style meal, definitely check The chefs connected with my order while I sat in my car. chicken and a sprinkling of dill. heartier, Kismet Rotisserie’s out Kismet Rotisserie. Chefs Frontline Foods and made meals to In this golden age of takeout, a Their salads are excellent and “Schmaltzy” crispy potatoes, Kramer and Hymanson have adapt- support frontline workers at restaurant’s to-go presentation can most certainly should be enjoyed tossed with toasted garlic and ed their take-home experience to be Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. To be the factor that makes the meal a with their ethereal pita bread. I split chicken drippings are sinfully deli- safe, delicious, and up to par with keep their relationships with their cut above the rest. Kismet a disc open and filled it with the cious and a must-have. Vegetarians their dine-in standards. Grab your suppliers, they soon started selling Rotisserie is no exception, and I roasted cabbage salad bathed light- can order crispy potatoes tossed in next meal to-go at Kismet produce boxes and other goods thoroughly enjoyed my “unboxing” ly in a yogurt dressing, and topped toasted garlic oil only. Rotisserie (wearing a mask, of from various local farmers at experience. As I began to carefully with toasted fennel seeds. The For little ones, they offer a chick- course!). Call to order and pick up, Kismet. unpack my plentiful Kismet crunchy and tasty salad offers a en plate with rotisserie chicken, or go online and use the Caviar or At Kismet Rotisserie, they con- Rotisserie bag, I first opened a box slightly sweet and subtle licorice pita, hummus and veggies. They Doordash option for delivery. tinue to offer some of the best free- to reveal a quarter-cut chicken with essence. also have a kid’s roasted veggie kismetla.com/kismet-rotisserie- range Sonoma slow-cooked, antibi- glistening, crispy golden brown Opening yet another container of plate with tahini for dipping. order. $-$$ 4666 Hollywood Blvd., otic-free chicken paired with hum- skin. The chicken plate meal deliciousness, I discovered bright For something sweet, Kismet (323)400-3700. or through social media at @petersenmuseum. Petersen temporarily closes Tickets that have been purchased for admission, the As of July 2, the Petersen Automotive Museum will vault or an event that was canceled due to the muse- temporarily close its doors to the public in adherence to um’s closure will be honored at a future date or money orders from the state of California and Gov. Gavin spent can be refunded or be given credit. Newsom. Contact [email protected] for assistance. The decision to temporarily close was made to For information, visit petersen.org. ensure the safety of staff, patrons and volunteers, while also supporting public health officials in their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. During the closure, car enthusiasts and Angelenos can enjoy free digital programs such as vault tours pre- sented by Hagerty, garage tours and watch videos on the museum’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/PetersenMuseum. Staff will continue to assess the COVID-19 situation and release updates by email, on the museum’s website photo courtesy of Petersen Automotive Museum photo courtesy of the LA Phil In 2019, students of the YOLA National Festival showcased their artistry; however, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the LA Phil has moved YOLA-based programming online. LA Phil introduces virtual youth program The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association introduced YOLA at Home, a series of open-source courses, master classes with LA Phil musicians, project-based learning and keynote addresses from Gustavo Dudamel and Thomas Wilkins. These online courses will be offered from July 10-31 via Zoom and YouTube Live. YOLA National at Home was developed following the can- celation of the previously scheduled YOLA National Festival and YOLA National Symposium. YOLA National at Home is an extension of the LA Phil’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles program. Through its YOLA and YOLA National initiatives, the LA Phil aims to empower young people from communities that have been historically excluded intensive music training and to build a community of musicians and educators committed to social justice locally, nationally and internationally. YOLA National includes three programmatic elements which are the YOLA National Festival, an intensive summer learning program, the YOLA National Institute, an in-depth training for young musicians pursu- ing a career in music, and the YOLA National Symposium, a convening of key stakeholders in El Sistema-inspired programs. YOLA National at Home combines and refocuses these elements to offer online learning opportunities, curated broadcasts and interactive experi- ences for young musicians and adults. Participants will share innovative practices and hear from members of the LA Phil family, as well as leading voices in the creative youth development and El Sistema fields. In addition to conversations on music, learning and social justice, the program will look at concepts of identity and how it impacts learning and youth development. This year, there will be 25 live public sessions will be offered online, and organized into five series – keynotes, community voices, teaching insights, pathway explorations and young artist series. For information, visit laphil.com/learn/yola/yola-national. 16 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Thanks Disney+, I finally know what ‘Hamilton’ is all about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical minute emotional journey. masterpiece based on a 2004 biog- Certainly, a film pales compared raphy by Ron Chernow has been an to the real deal. No live music. No unattainable McGuffin for me. I performers interacting with the adore musicals, experiencing them audience. Less energy. That’s all on Broadway, in London and of fine. The original cast is no more course at the Pantages. But spend- anyways, and theater won’t be a ing hundreds for the cheap seats viable option for some time. Add to and sound to behold. won’t fly. So when Disney+ posted that a minor issue: “Hamilton” live Come intermission, “Hamilton” a 2016 recording of “Hamilton” might be a gamble. What if the explores the Founding Father’s just in time for July 4, of course I sound is off or the acoustics of your political career as the first Secretary was prepared, but I didn’t know nose bleeds muffle the lyrics? of the Treasury under Washington photo courtesy of Disney what to expect. A show like “Hamilton” requires (Chris Jackson). Of special note, Lin-Manuel Miranda gives a stellar performance as Alexander Hamilton. Musical hype has failed in the a high degree of concentration, performers Okieriete Onaodowan, past, from the “Les Miz” film to moving as it does into each song à Daveed Diggs and Anthony Ramos social unrest as the public calls into Instead of seeing “Hamilton” as a “La La Land” (you heard me), so la “Les Miz” without breaks. It’s an switch from Alexander’s brothers question who from history should piece of historical revisionism, I all the hype didn’t ensure victory. opera with entirely modern music. in arms to politicians and a son. be remembered and how. consider it what French philosopher Plus, the opening number And Miranda’s words fly by. This is a clever repurposing of Alexander Hamilton, after all, trad- Michel Foucault called counter- “Alexander Hamilton,” beloved by Casual viewing isn’t an option, so talent, which works especially well ed slaves and married into a slave- memory, defined as “a transforma- so many, never grabbed my atten- put down your phone, and perhaps for Diggs, first as French comrade owning family. And Miranda him- tion of history into a totally differ- tion. As for the rest of the sound- enable subtitles. The plotline waits Marquis de Lafayette and then as self has said, Hamilton, along with ent form of time.” Like World War track, I steered clear in hope to one for no uninvolved spectator. Thomas Jefferson. In each role, all the other characters depicted in II film “Overlord,” which imagines day experience it the right way. As for the plot, we begin on the Diggs is remarkable, spitting the musical, were complicit in slav- a racially integrated military unit, That meant my only exposure to eve of the Revolutionary War. rhymes with precision, leading the ery. counter-memory challenges who Miranda and his work has been Alexander Hamilton (Miranda), an show with his charisma. Still, the central protagonist is and what controls the narrative. some interviews, a minor role in idealist with nothing to his name, Along the way, an unexpected depicted in a more positive light on To me, that’s clearly on display in “Mary Poppins Returns” and his prepares to make himself known. appearance breaks the tension as the subject. I defer to “Selma” a musical that shirks obligation to splendid songs in “Moana.” Now, I He wears his beliefs publicly, while well: King George (Jonathan Groff) director Ava DuVernay on this: alleged authentic casting, authentic can only wonder, how have I never seasoned colleague Aaron Burr taunting revolutionaries in song “That’s why I don’t look to art for music and authentic dialogue. heard “Hamilton” numbers (Leslie Odom Jr.) encourages him form, occasionally just sitting to the my history,” she said on social “Hamilton” ruptures those expecta- “Satisfied” or “Wait For It” until instead to “talk less, smile more” to side laughing at the American media. “I study history.” For her, tions in service of the present now? Holy Andrew Lloyd Webber, play the political game. And so the experiment. And then there’s Odom what “Hamilton” attempts to do moment. What it has to say, I leave those songs and so many more are complicated friendship begins. Jr. as Burr. His songs standout quite does not discount history, it is sepa- to you. incredible. Young Alexander quickly makes well, especially “The Room Where rate from it. But if you want historical accura- My love for musicals pays off friends and meets Eliza (Phillipa It Happens,” a more traditional “As artists, we should be free to cy, seek out peer-reviewed wonderfully here. From hip-hop to Soo), whom he falls for, to the dis- number, and “Wait For It,” which say and make what we want,” she research. Not textbooks, not New contemporary show tunes, may of older sister Angelica (Renée rivals “Defying Gravity” in its wrote. “There are films I despise. York Times best-sellers, not even “Hamilton’s” genre hybridity is its Elise Goldsberry). Cue her epic anthem status. Hate. But the artist has the right to college lectures. When you witness greatest strength, coupled with admission of secret love “Hamilton’s” timing is odd (to make it. And I have the right to find Hamilton and Jefferson rap-battling Miranda’s talent for turning a “Satisfied,” both rapped and sung. use a soft word), both during a value or no value, be ambivalent, over federal debt, perhaps historical phrase, or hundreds, in this 160- Goldsberry’s performance is a sight national quarantine but also amid apathetic, critique or praise.” fiction is not the point.

This poetry hour will feature The Broad Stage to present poetry Iranian award-winning play- wrights Sholeh Wolpé and Nassim The Red Hen Press Poetry will present “Finding Truths and Soleimanpour, whose most recent Hour, part of the Broad Stage at Creating Art in Exile” on July 16 play “NASSIM” will be per- Home series on Facebook Live, at 6 p.m. formed in the Broad Stage 2020/21 season in April 2021. Nathalie Handal and Lory Bedikian are two of many more guests who will participate for readings and conversations on bridging the gap between percep- tions and reality of cultural norms. The artists will dig deep into City celebrates their lives and the lives that people in the West imagine for them. Wolpé has performed in solo nation’s bicentennial shows as well as collaborated with musicians and artists. She is the recipient of a 2014 PEN Heim, 2013 Midwest Book Award and 2010 Lois Roth Persian Translation prize. She was born in Tehran, Iran and spent most of teen years in Trinidad and the United Kingdom before settling in the United States. Soleimanpour’s plays have been translated into 20 languages. He is best known for his work “White Rabbit Red Rabbit,” a the- atrical experiment. Bedikian’s “The Book of Lamenting” won the 2010 Philip Levine Prize in poetry. Her poems have been published in the “Connecticut Review,” “Portland Review,” “Poetry International,” Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley is shown in this photograph from “Poet Lore” and “Heliotrope.” the July 1, 1976, issue of the Park Labrea News, with Vee Tinnin and Handal is the editor “The Poetry Soledad Garcia, of the Los Angeles Bicentennial Committee. The of Arab Women: A contemporary United States celebrated its bicentennial that year with celebrations Anthology,” a winner of the PEN throughout the country, many during the month of July. Bradley, Garcia Oakland Josephine Miles Book and Tinnin, a Park La Brea resident who was executive director of the Award, and has been named one city bicentennial committee, unveiled a sign that was placed on more of the top 10 Feminist Books by than 100 billboards throughout Los Angeles during the summer of 1976 the Guardian. encouraging people to join the celebrations. Events included fireworks The show will be available on shows, patriotic music performances featuring the LA Phil and others, Facebook at facebook.com/the- history programs presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District broadstage and the Broad’s web- and “America Dreams On…,” a bicentennial exhibit at the California site at thebradstage.org/athome Museum of Science and Industry in Exposition Park. for on demand viewing. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 July 9, 2020

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Amazon donates tablets to LAMOTH hosts dialogues aimed at building bridges Los Angeles Museum of the LAUSD students in need Holocaust presents “Building Bridges: A Cross-Cultural Dialogue Many Los Angeles County fami- About Racism,” on Tuesday, July lies will have at-home access for 14 at 11 a.m., via Zoom. educational activities, thanks to a The event is part of a monthly donation from Amazon of 2,000 series of virtual conversations featur- tablets. ing representatives from advocacy Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice organizations and the “Safer at Home” order, stu- including the Center for Asian dents across Los Angeles County Americans United for Self- have been attending school remote- Empowerment, Hispanas Organized ly. As students move into summer, for Political Equality, Los Angeles photo courtesy of LAMOTH/Tamara Leigh Photography the need for remote learning contin- Urban League and Jewish Center for Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is bringing together advocates ues, and the donation of Fire 7 Justice. The conversations are mod- from different backgrounds for discussions about social problems. tablets helps ensure families across erated by Dan Schnur, a professor at the county have access to necessary USC's Annenberg School of will continue Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and important it is for our communities technology. trips, virtual fitness classes, virtual Communications and board member Oct. 6 with additional dates to be to stand together against all types of “It’s a matter of equity that all of nutrition workshops and more,” of the Los Angeles Museum of the announced. hatred and bigotry. Collaborative our students have access to technol- said Jane Fall, executive director of Holocaust. The Los Angeles Museum of the efforts toward social justice can ogy in order to stay on a level play- Our Saviour Center. The panelists on July 14 will be Holocaust hosted the first “Building pave the way for meaningful ing field with students able to afford These tablets will improve child Julie Bank, board chair of the Bridges” conversation on June 8 progress and conversations like computers, tablets and other tech- development beyond remote learn- Jewish Center for Justice; Michael with participants from the four part- these are a productive way to nology,” said County Supervisor ing by also connecting families Lawson, president and CEO of the ner organizations. increase awareness and involve- Hilda Solis, 1st District. “I am with mentors and health care Los Angeles Urban League; Helen “The response was so strong that ment from those who are commit- grateful to Amazon for stepping in providers that can offer virtual Torres, CEO of Hispanas the museum decided to continue ted to a better future.” and ensuring that 2,000 of our stu- assessments by viewing body lan- Organized for Political Equality; ‘Building Bridges’ as an ongoing A $10 donation is suggested. For dents in need are not left behind as guage and sharing coping skills and Charlie Woo, board chair of the series,” LAMOTH CEO Beth Kean information and to register, visit they study and learn at home.” through relationship building. Center for Asian Americans United said. “Over the last several weeks, lamoth.org/news-- The 2,000 tablets will be distrib- “As students connect, learn and for Self-Empowerment. The series we’ve all been reminded how events/events/bridges2. uted by nearly 20 groups, including grow using technology to ensure the Los Angeles County Office of their health and safety, I’m Education, East Los Angeles immensely thankful Amazon gener- LACO performs live ‘SummerFest’ concerts on July 11 Community Youth Center, Bell ously donated 500 tablets to our The Los Angeles Chamber Andrew von Oeyen. The program formed by a major U.S. orchestra, Gardens Neighborhood Youth Antelope Valley community as a Orchestra will be among the first includes Florence Beatrice Price’s her career was stunted due to the Center and Our Saviour Center. gift to foster youth and their fami- classical music ensembles to resume “The Deserted Garden,” for violin systemic racism in classical music “Thank you to Amazon and L.A. lies,” said Supervisor Kathryn gathering for live performances – and piano. Although Price was a which she and so many other artists County Supervisor Hilda Solis for Barger, 5th District, chair of the Los with social distancing and no audi- musical pioneer who became the of color have encountered. the generous donation of tablets for Angeles County Board of ence – when it launches “LACO first Black female American com- For information, call (213)622- the children of El Monte … Supervisors. “Antelope Valley SummerFest,” on July 11. poser to have a symphony per- 7001, ext. 4, or visit laco.org. [Students] will easily engage in Partners for Health and other local “SummerFest” includes five con- quality, online educational experi- organizations will identify and dis- certs, each spotlighting LACO ences through our regular super- tribute these valuable resources, artists and special musical guests Learn to speak Korean with KCCLA vised learning. Additionally, our which will help families in need and performing together live at Zipper youth will participate in virtual equip youth with tools to succeed.” Hall in downtown Los Angeles. A The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will launch a new free series “We are humbled by the work broad range of chamber music will of online live Korean language classes beginning on Tuesday, July 21. Los Angeles County is doing to be recorded during the series, with Eight classes are offered, including introductory Korean, basic A and B, Lieu opens help community members during new programs livestreaming at 5 intermediate A, B and C, and Advanced A and B. KCCLA is also offering these challenging times, and we are p.m. every other Saturday from July a free online Korean language skill level test by visiting glad to support their efforts by 11 through Sept. 5. Each broadcast sejonghakdang.org/sjcu/leveltest/levelguide.do. Participants will receive applications for donating Fire 7 tablets,” said Marc will initially be available at an immediate evaluation. Students may only register for one class and Whitten, vice president of Amazon laco.org/live and subsequently at transfers between skill levels will not be permitted. youth advisory Entertainment Devices and laco.org/laco-at-home, as well as Each class will be capped at 24 students to ensure the best possible Services. “We are hopeful these laco.org/summerfest. remote learning experience. The summer classes will be held every council devices can help students and fami- The festival’s opening concert Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. lies continue learning and ensure features concertmaster Margaret The program is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning about On July 2, U.S. Rep. Ted W. Lieu they are able to stay connected to Batjer, principal cello Andrew Korean language and culture. For information, call (323)936-3025, or (D-Torrance) announced that appli- community support services.” Shulman and special guest pianist visit kccla.org. cations for the 33rd Congressional District’s Youth Advisory Council Rosewood STEM Magnet are open and will be accepted through July 10. Urban Planning The Youth Advisory Council pro- vides a unique opportunity for stu- & Urban Design dents to meet with a diverse group of peers, discuss issues of impor- n tance and consider ways of getting We Our Students! involved locally. The group will work directly with Lieu’s staff to collaborate on key issues impacting young people in California’s 33rd District. Students in ninth through 12th grade that live or attend school in the district are eligible to apply. In light of the COVID-19 pan- demic, the 2020-21 Youth Advisory Council will meet virtually until it is safe to convene in person. “California’s 33rd District is home to many young people who NOW ENROLLING! are passionate about service and Be part of groundbreaking history and enroll at the first eager to make the world a better place,” Lieu said. “Our Youth urban planning and urban design STEM magnet in LAUSD. Advisory Council provides a forum for students to come together and Rosewood is a community that nurtures the whole child discuss a variety of critical issues and though a STEM, it has many pathways to meet your that matter to them. Each year, I am grateful to work with these forward- child’s needs and interests. Limited thinking individuals to ensure Contact our main office for guidance young voices are heard in 2nd Grade spots Washington. I look forward to wel- available! with the application process. coming a new group of students to our 2020-21 Youth Advisory Council and encourage all interest- Your child may be eligible for transportation. 755 South Cochran AvAve., L.A. 900366 ed students to apply.” Visit www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 For information, visit Forr informmation call (323)938-9976 or lieu.house.gov/helping-you/youth- 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 cathedralchapelschool.org advisory-council. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 July 9, 2020 20 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LACMA highlights landscapes Red Cross partners with a hero to save lives This week on LACMA @ The American Red Cross and Home, Los Angeles County “Wonder Woman 1984” have Museum of Art’s digital platform joined forces to save the day for dedicated to connecting patients in need of lifesaving blood Angelenos with museum content, transfusions. staff have curated content high- The Red Cross has an urgent lighting landscape related art. need for blood donors this summer, Curator Stephen Little focused as the COVID-19 pandemic has on artist Qiu Ying, who lived dur- caused unprecedented supply chal- ing the Ming dynasty and whose lenges amid this uncertain environ- art reveals a series of paradoxes. ment. Additionally, despite states Curators of Chinese art Florence lifting stay-at-home orders and and Harry Sloan joined Little as slowly reopening, many blood dri- they shared highlights from the ves at businesses and community first exhibition on Ying ever orga- organizations continue to be can- nized outside of Asia. celled as these locations remain On July 11 at 10 a.m., join an closed or restrict the number of encore of a special virtual yoga individuals within their premises. session inspired by works on view As part of the partnership, the photo by Dennis Drenner/American Red Cross in “Rufino Tamayo: Innovation Red Cross is organizing an epic A Red Cross blood donor rolls up a sleeve to give blood during the prop replica giveaway from the and Experimentation” led by artist COVID-19 outbreak. Red Cross is seeking blood donations amid the photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County new Warner Bros. Pictures film Teresa Flores with Rebecca Museum of Art coronavirus outbreak. Plevin, certified yoga instructor “Wonder Woman 1984,” which LACMA has opened an online will be in theaters nationwide on and reporter covering immigration exhibition “Where the Truth Lies: and the California-Mexico border. Oct. 2, to thank those who donate Woman 1984’ to encourage and est standards of safety and infec- The Art of Qiu Ying.” Participants will learn about blood. Those who present anytime thank fans and blood donors alike tion control set by the Centers for Tamayo’s life and work through in July will automatically be for being superheroes for patients Disease Control and Prevention. embodied movement. shading and practice drawing 3D entered for a chance to win an in need by giving blood in July,” Donors are asked to schedule an At LACMA @ Home, learn forms. These weekly videos are authentic “Wonder Woman 1984” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice appointment prior to arrival and how to turn 2D shapes into 3D produced in English and Spanish. movie prop replica package, which president of the American Red are required to wear a face cover- forms and give drawings depth. The videos can be seen at the includes the Golden Lasso and a Cross Biomedical Services. ing or mask while at the drive. Follow along with LACMA’s museum’s website or on its pair of Gauntlets, identical to the “Blood donors have a unique Make an appointment to donate Make Art @ Home artmaking YouTube channel. ones Wonder Woman wears in the super power – lifesaving blood. blood by using the Blood Donor video as staff go over terms, styles, For information, visit lacma.org. film. Blood cannot be manufactured, App, visiting redcrossblood.org, “In times of crisis, new super- and donors are the only source for calling 1(800)733-2767 or by heroes often emerge, and new patients in need.” enabling the Blood Donor Skill on alliances are forged. The Red Cross Each Red Cross blood drive and any Alexa Echo device. Native Voices director retires is thrilled to partner with ‘Wonder donation center follows the high- For information, visit Randy Reinholz, a producing artistic director of Native Voices at the Autry, stepped down after more UCLA’s art center reimagines its 2020-21 season than two decades leading UCLA’s Center for the Art of offers little to no live North setting in on dancers; “Notes on America’s only equity theater Performance, a leading West Coast American touring, CAP UCLA Napkins: 2020,” which function company. presenter dedicated to the facilitated a collaboration with the similarly for composers sharing The theater company devotes advancement of the contemporary National YoungArts Foundation their works; and Chris Doyle’s itself exclusively to developing performing arts in all disciplines, for “The Sidewalk Sessions: “Memento Vivere,” made with the and producing new work by reimagines a 2020-21 season with L.A.,” which provides opportuni- help of 60 UCLA students. Native American, Alaska Native, COVID-19 realities. ties for L.A. residents to bring an “Memento Vivere,” a project Native Hawaiian and First Nations CAP UCLA remains constant in artist to perform on their sidewalk that reimagines the form a contem- playwrights. Reinholz, a member prioritizing the safety and health of or driveway to enjoy art from a porary public artwork might take of the Choctaw Nation of photo by Jean Bruce Scott/courtesy of Native artists, audiences and staff. This distance. in in a contemporary world, is now Oklahoma, is a producer, director, Voices will be the first season on an In addition, there are four available and can be downloaded actor, playwright and professor Randy Reinholz with playwright online stage. remaining commissions including from the app store iPad. who has worked to give promi- Diane Glancy on “The Catch.” The news season focuses on Constance Hockaday’s “Artist-in- “The truth is, this season is the nence of place and voice to man’ of the institution he has rebuilding financial stability for Presidents,” a remaining of FDR’s most epic project we have under- Indigenous theater artists. built.” artists, expanding opportunities of “fireside chats”; the taken in our lifetimes...” said DeLanna Studi, who is Under Reinholz’s direction, the support with five new commis- “Choreographers’ Scores: 2020,” a Kristy Edmunds executive and Cherokee, will now serve as the company has produced many sions, seven online stage programs micro commission project to share artistic director. artistic director of Native Voices at plays, toured nationally and inter- and 20 performances. documentation of world-renowned For more information, visit the Autry. She is a Native Voices nationally, and held approximately Since the remainder of 2020 choreographers’ process before cap.cula.edu. ensemble member, playwright and 300 workshops and readings with actress with many years of experi- artists from more than 100 distinct ence advocating for Indigenous Native nations across North theater. Art gallery presents digital exhibition of new paintings America. “We thank Randy for his service Luis De Jesus Los Angeles pre- “Twenty-six years ago, theater and most of all for his vision, sents Caitlin Cherry: Corps Sonore, professionals and academics which he has graciously allowed an online presentation of new paint- couldn’t name but a few Native- the Autry to steward over the past ings and digital collages. American playwrights,” Reinholz quarter-century,” Autry President The exhibition is accompanied said. “They didn’t think they could and CEO W. Richard West Jr. said. by an essay by artist, writer and produce a Native play because “Native theater is at the vanguard media theorist Marisa Olson. The there weren’t any Native actors. of American theater, and Native presentation toggles between Now there are productions by and Voices is at the very forefront of Cherry’s works, her words, Oslon’s featuring Native theater artists this work. We look forward to col- writing on art, and a description of across the nation.” laborating with Randy in his emer- how technology, codes, Cherry’s Reinholz plans to continue to itus role to move the field forward Black femmes and digital graphics direct, produce, teach and write. as he transitions to ‘senior states- function like visual intermissions between text and artworks. The protagonists in Cherry’s Musicians join Grammy program paintings are Instagram influencers, glamour models, rappers, exotic As the coronavirus pandemic mate sit-down interviews with dancers and Black-American continues and museums await to artists and musicians recorded via femmes who play a dominant role photo courtesy of Luis De Jesus Los Angeles reopen, the Grammy Museum has Zoom. in shaping popular culture without Caitlin Cherry’s “Euphraxia” (2020) is part of her Corps Sonore, announced its digital schedule of The museum is also releasing a due credit. “sonorous body,” an online presentation of her new work. new public programs for July. new exhibit with several photo Cherry connects the commodifi- This month artists Matoma, slideshows called “The Road to cation and desirability of the Black terns of color and pulsing light. The In accordance with state and local MAX, Christie Lenée, the the Grammy Awards” on July 10. femme body to the seductiveness color and light camouflage the mod- health mandates, all visitors must Immediate Family – a live pro- Additionally, the museum con- and circulation of paintings as a els as a way to articulate how Black wear a face mask to enter the gram via Zoom, Brett Eldredge tinues to release digital educa- financial instrument in order to femininity is represented and how premises and follow social distanc- with producers Daniel Tashian tional content and lesson plans as examine the similar ways we her subjects represent themselves. ing guidelines. Hand sanitizer will and Ian Fitchuk, Ray Wylie part of the Grammy in the authenticate and secure each of Caitlin Cherry: Corps Sonore is be available. Hubbard, the Jayhawks, Jake Schools Knowledge Bank which them. an online viewing room exhibition. Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is Troth, Alec Benjamin, Butch is dedicated to paying tribute to Cherry selected her subjects, dig- To visit the gallery to see other exhi- located at 2685 La Cienega Blvd. Walker, Zakiya Hooker and musical heritage. itally manipulated their images and bitions, the gallery is open Thursday The digital exhibit is available at Lettuce. Every week, the museum painted them filtered through through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., viewingroom.luisdejesus.com. The museum’s public program releases new content at grammy- “sonorous layers” of radiating pat- and by appointment on Tuesday For information, visit luisdeje- digital series features new inti- museum.org. and Wednesday. sus.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 July 9, 2020 Venue aims to outlast Police reach out to car owners for help From page 1 uptick in this type of thing, to where COVID-19 closures now, it’s a weekly occurrence,” said From page 1 Capt. Shannon Paulson, with the Los Angeles Police Department’s finest in live musical entertain- adding that it’s the memories and Wilshire Division. “The challenge ment for the past 34 years. When experiences with exceptional is they are highly mobile and very it is once again safe to gather in musicians that give life to the organized on social media plat- public, we are looking forward to club. forms. They show up at these criti- welcoming back the finest jazz “Everybody has good memo- cal intersections and take over.” legends, the most soulful savants ries and they want to see it go Authorities said street takeovers and the best of Broadway royalty. on,” Popescu said. “Some people have been common in the past in Together with our loyal audi- have shared how they met at the South Los Angeles and the San ences, we will repaint the town.” club, how they married and Fernando Valley, but they have Throughout its history, the brought their kids to the club. recently been occurring citywide. In Catalina Jazz Club has show- People come, enjoy the club and the Wilshire area, they have fre- cased Broadway, soul, Latin jazz, music, and they forget about all quently occurred along the Pico and rhythm and blues musical their problems.” Boulevard corridor and at intersec- artists from across the show busi- Chris Isaacson, an independent tions such as Pico/Fairfax and photo courtesy of LAPD ness spectrum, with occasional event producer in Los Angeles Olympic/Fairfax, Paulson said. A task force has been created by multiple law enforcement agencies to performances by stand-up come- and who has organized shows at Intersections on La Brea Avenue address illegal racing and street takeovers. dy stars rounding out the bill. The the Catalina Jazz Club within the south of Pico Boulevard have also club has served as a haven for last 10 years for contemporary been affected. efforts to crack down on street added. “When letters like that go to jazz artists such as Art Blakey, performers such as Drag Queen “I was actually on my way home takeovers. The captain is encourag- the registered owners, there might McCoy Tyner, Ray Brown, Joe Trixie Mattel, said it is important a couple of weeks ago and they had ing people who have video footage be some beneficial parental action.” Williams, Max Roach, Carmen to contribute to the club’s one on Obama Boulevard at La of street takeovers and business Paulson stressed that people can McRae, Betty Carter, Ron Carter, GoFundMe account. The last few Brea Avenue. I got stuck in the mid- owners with security cameras near be charged criminally if they are Joe Henderson, Tony Williams months have been devastating for dle of that mess with all the traffic intersections where they have caught participating in a street and many others. Even Wonder the venue as normally, from that was backed up,” said Detective occurred to share footage with takeover. That includes anyone who Woman actress Lynda Carter has March to July, it is booked Olin Osborne, of the Los Angeles police. Paulson hopes the videos is a spectator, or particularly an graced the stage. Monday through Sunday, Police Department’s West Traffic show license plate numbers, which organizer. On March 14, the club had to Isaacson said. That is a lot of con- Division. “They do it a lot on La will enable investigators to deter- “If you are in any way facilitating temporarily close its doors, and certs, food sales, wine sales, tick- Brea. It’s a very risky driving mine the registered owners of vehi- it at the scene, you are subject to since then has awaited the day et sales and overall a lot of rev- behavior.” cles. criminal prosecution,” Paulson state and local government offi- enue that has been lost, he added. “We have seen situations where Paulson said criminal enforce- said. “If we are able to get license cials end restrictions, allowing it When the club reopens, there vehicles go out of control. You have ment is not possible against specific plates, we can certainly engage in to welcome performers and audi- will be significant changes such a bunch of pedestrians standing drivers based on second-hand infor- an educational campaign. We will ences back while adhering to as plexiglass partitions; perform- around. If you are a pedestrian in mation about cars being at a specif- follow up on any license plates we proper health and safety regula- ers and clients wearing face the way, you could easily be killed,” ic location, but a warning letter to get [with letters].” tions. shields, masks or coverings; and added Detective Connie White, of the owner stating that police have Anyone with video footage of The club’s financial obliga- tables set 8 to 10 feet apart. The the West Traffic Division. “We evidence their vehicle was at a street takeovers is urged to contact tions such as paying rent, insur- club will operate at approximate- don’t want anybody getting street takeover and illegal activity the senior lead officer for their ance and salaries have continued ly 50% of occupancy. Isaacson, injured.” was occurring may be a deterrent. neighborhood or can reach out to to mount, and the money raised who is also in charge of organiz- Paulson said preventing street Because many of the people any police officer they come in con- from the GoFundMe page will go ing the GoFundMe account, said takeovers is challenging. Officers involved are teens and young adults tact with in the community, Paulson directly toward financial needs. they’ll be ready no matter what, monitor social media in an attempt in their 20s, Paulson surmises that added. People are also encouraged “We pay about $30,000 in rent,” and the Catalina Jazz Club will to determine where a takeover may some of the vehicles are registered to call the Wilshire Division at Catalina Jazz Club Manager continue to host intimate music occur, but it is difficult to stay to their parents. (213)473-0476 to be linked with an Manny Ciora said. “We need to performances. ahead, she added. Many times, “Parents might be interested to officer who can provide assistance. pay five months’ worth of rent.” “Catalina is going to happen police can only respond when peo- know what their late teenage son or Videos and information can also be The club is trying to raise with everybody’s help,” Isaacson ple call 911 during a street takeover young adult is doing with their car submitted by visiting $100,000, and so far has reached said. “It’s a very loved venue. If or an officer happens to be in the on a Sunday afternoon,” Paulson lapdonline.org. half of the goal – $55,724 – we can get the donations in and area and sees one. The LAPD has a through contributions by musi- help it survive this little bump in street racing task force that is cians, family and friends. the road – for all of us, it’s going deployed during periods when street Popescu said a priority is keeping to be great. We’ll be celebrating takeovers are common, primarily Academy invites new members the club’s personnel employed the 35th anniversary pretty soon, weekends, but the taskforce oper- and paid, and she is grateful for but we need some help from the ates citywide and cannot address the The Academy of Motion announced the next phase of its all the community support. community to get there.” problem everywhere. Picture Arts and Sciences is equity and inclusion initiative, “I know people are gracious, For information, visit To be proactive, the Wilshire extending invitations to join the Academy Aperture 2025, which but the words they’ve shared are gofundme.com/savecatalinajaz- Division is taking a new approach organization to 819 artists and will further the organization’s heartwarming,” Popescu said, zclub. that Paulson hopes will augment executives who have distin- ongoing efforts to advance inclu- guished themselves by their con- sion in the entertainment industry tributions to theatrical motion and increase representation with- pictures. in its membership and the greater The 2020 class is 45% women, film community. The initial Newsom launches ‘Wear a Mask’ campaign 36% underrepresented ethnic and phase of Academy Aperture 2025 As COVID-19 cases rise racial communities, and 49% outlined specific goals for the throughout the state, Gov. Gavin international, hailing from 68 Oscars and Academy gover- Newsom announced the “Wear a countries. There are 75 Oscar nance, membership and work- Mask” public awareness campaign nominees, including 15 winners, place culture. encouraging Californians to use and five recipients of Scientific Additionally, the membership face coverings – one of the best and Technical Awards. Those status of all artists’ representa- ways people can protect them- who accept the invitations will be tives (agents) will change from selves and others from the virus. the only additions to the associates to members-at-large. The campaign is taking an Academy’s membership in 2020. As members-at-large, agents will aggressive approach to slowing “The Academy is delighted to now have Oscars voting privi- the spread of COVID-19, which welcome these distinguished fel- leges. will save lives and allow the state low travelers in the motion picture The 2020 invitees include to reopen the economy. The cam- arts and sciences. We have always actors Awkwafina of “The paign, which will continue until at embraced extraordinary talent that Farewell” and “Crazy Rich least the end of the year, will kick image courtesy of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office reflects the rich variety of our Asians,” Ana de Armas of off in English and Spanish and day weekend. Broadcast and and how to wear a mask. global film community, and never “Knives Out” and “Blade Runner then expand into other languages radio PSAs have been distributed In the coming weeks, the cam- more so than now,” Academy 2049” and Beanie Feldstein of later this month. in English and Spanish with local paign increasingly will focus on President David Rubin said. “Booksmart” and “Lady Bird”; “We all have a responsibility to ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, those who have been dispropor- In 2016, the Academy set spe- directors Ari Aster of slow the spread. It is imperative – Univision, Telemundo, Ethnic tionately harmed by this pandem- cific inclusion goals as part of its “Midsommar” and “Hereditary” and required – that Californians Media Services and iHeart ic, particularly California’s Black A2020 initiative to double the and Lulu Wang of “The protect each other by wearing Media affiliates. Billboards and and Latinx communities. number of women and underrep- Farewell” and “Posthumous”; masks and practicing physical outdoor advertisements are visi- Messages will be translated resented ethnic/racial communi- and musicians Chad Hugo of distancing when in public so we ble statewide in both English and into seven languages and deliv- ties by 2020. Through dedicated “The Black Godfather” and can fully reopen our economy,” Spanish thanks to ClearChannel, ered by trusted messengers. In and intentional work by the “Hidden Figures”; Jung Jae-Il of Newsom said. “We all need to Lamar, VisCom Outdoor, iKahan addition, the Listos California Board of Governors and mem- “Parasite” and “Okja”; and stand up, be leaders, show we Media and LED Truck Media. emergency preparedness cam- bers on the branch executive Bernie Taupin of “Rocketman” care and get this done.” The campaign includes a vari- paign will be supporting paid committees, the Academy has and “Brokeback Mountain.” The campaign began with a ety of shareable social media con- media efforts and bolstering com- surpassed both these goals For information, visit statewide push ahead of the holi- tent with key messages on why munity engagement efforts. The Academy recently oscars.org. 22 July 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

School officials worried about health, safety From page 1 hybrid model, where students Apex and wanted to allow the ILC want to learn via the ILC: 122 stu- would be split into two cohorts that to continue, but those board mem- dents in high school, 73 in middle would alternate attending in-person bers also signaled support for school and 109 in elementary. classes every other week. The in- changing the hybrid model to have “None of these options are per- person classes would be held students learn at home full-time, fect, but it’s not like you can build Monday through Thursday. On while teachers would return to the your own pizza as you go. Fridays, all students would learn at classroom and teach via livestream. Everyone wants what they want, home so that the schools could be “We can put teachers in their but I think this would be an optimal thoroughly cleaned. classroom with no students and opportunity for us to consider,” The hybrid and online models are have them teach virtually with all Hacker said. tentative, and Superintendent aspects of their classroom at hand Yoni Kashanian, the student rep- Michael Bregy noted that the dis- … We’d eliminate that risk for both resentative to the school board, said trict is still waiting on necessary students and teachers by not putting he believes many people who direction from the Los Angeles them in there together,” board signed up for the ILC will change to County Department of Public member Noah Margo said. the new model. Health before firm decisions can be Board member Mel Spitz was “I don’t know why anyone would photo courtesy of Tom LaBonge made. also in favor of putting the teachers want to go about doing independent Former Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge wore a mask when However, the school district in classrooms and having the stu- learning unless they’re an actor or visiting Griffith Observatory. asked students and their families to dents remain home, saying he someone in professional sports,” indicate if they would like to enroll “strongly” supported the idea. Kashanian said. in the ILC by July 15. Multiple Bregy said district staff needs school board members felt next time to flesh out the details of this Mask violations can cost week is too soon to ask for a deci- “We’d eliminate new idea, and parent meetings sion, as so much is still unknown scheduled for this week may be about the coronavirus pandemic. that risk for both pushed back until next week to hundreds of dollars in fines “We are taking a leap when we students and allow district staff to give staff that don’t have enough information to time. From page 1 make the right choice … I am not teachers by not “The last thing I want to do is willing to risk the lives of our fami- putting them in start answering questions before who were not wearing masks, and someone out in public or get a com- lies, our extended parents and we’ve had a chance to put things all complied by either putting on plaint, we will make contact.” grandparents … I’m not willing to there together.” together,” Bregy said. their own or wearing one provided, The West Hollywood City put our teachers on the line. I don’t Before school resumes on Aug. Beverly Hills spokesman Keith Council addressed the issue at its think it’s worth it,” board member -Beverly Hills Unified School 17, agreements will also need to be Sterling said. Many contacts with meeting on July 6 and made minor Tristen Walker-Shuman said. District Board of Education worked out with the teachers union, people were in areas where police changes to the city’s order requiring Some board members said they’d member Noah Margo health and safety protocols will have received complaints about masks in public. Exceptions were also heard from students and teach- need to be finalized and teachers people not wearing masks, made for children 2 and under, for ers that the Apex Learning curricu- will undergo additional training on Albanese added. individuals who have breathing lum used by the ILC is insufficient “I’m very hopeful that this new the technology to make the online The tickets issued in both issues and for individuals, such as for Beverly Hills High School stu- idea … It has so many advantages learning as effective as possible, Beverly Hills and West Hollywood seniors and people with disabilities, dents. to it … It’s just obviously the best Bregy said. are administrative citations, which who need assistance putting on a “There’s a strong, strong feeling potential for our students,” Spitz “We want our teachers to have differ from criminal citations in that mask. The changes also place the that Apex is not the rigorous pro- said. the training they need and the they are resolved by paying a fine city in compliance with any other gram that our students need and that Board President Isabel Hacker resources that they need to do this. and do not result in further penalties rules in the county’s order regard- we’re used to … I’m hearing it from encouraged Bregy to allow those We have the gift of a bit of time that or a criminal record. In Beverly ing where and when face masks people who have taught it … teach- who had already signed up for the we didn’t have on the first bit of the Hills, the fine is $100 for a first must be worn. ers who have actually witnessed it ILC to change their minds if they pandemic coming in. We want to offense, $200 for a second offense For now, the city of Los Angeles and found it to be less than ideal for wish and switch to the online learn- use this time wisely, but we also and $500 for a third and subsequent is still taking an educational our school district,” board Vice ing method that would replace the want to be very collaborative about offenses. In West Hollywood, fines approach to requiring masks to be President Rachelle Marcus said. hybrid model. According to Bregy’s how we move forward, when we and fees total $300 for a first worn in public. The Los Angeles Some district officials and board report to the board, 304 students move forward and work together,” offense. Police Department is advising peo- members pushed back in support of had already indicated they would Bregy said. ple about the requirement when they come in contact with someone “It’s not something not wearing a mask or when offi- L.A. city libraries to open for curbside service we want to be doing; cers receive complaints, LAPD issuing citations is a spokesman Chris Ramirez said. On July 2, Los Angeles Mayor last resort. We “We haven’t been given any Eric Garcetti launched Library to directive to issue citations. We have Go, opening 18 Los Angeles Public would prefer that been educating people about the Library branches for curbside pick- community members requirement to wear a mask and up and drop-off across the city. and others, when telling people it’s better to wear a mask than to get yourself or some- “Our libraries are anchors of aca- they are out in pub- demic achievement and lifelong one else sick,” Ramirez added. “We learning, and by bringing curbside lic, will comply with are also leading by example by hav- pickup to these beating hearts of the city’s order and ing our officers wear masks. We our communities, we will reopen wear a mask.” want people to take this seriously.” doors of creativity, discovery and The Los Angeles City Council, imagination for all of us,” Garcetti which is currently in recess, is -Lt. Elisabeth Albanese said. “Learning to live with poised to consider other mecha- of the Beverly Hills COVID-19 means finding new nisms to ensure masks are worn in Police Department ways to reconnect us with critical public. On June 26, the council’s public resources, and Library to Go Health, Education, Neighborhoods, will provide Angelenos with access Parks, Arts and River Committee, to this civic and cultural treasure.” Ramirez also said deputies are chaired by Councilman David Ryu, With Library to Go, patrons will using citations as a last resort, but 4th District, considered the issue be able to pick up materials they photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office they are a tool for enforcement in and made recommendations to be requested, but were unable to col- Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that 18 Los Angeles Public Library the most egregious instances if peo- considered by the full council in lect when LAPL closed in March branches will be open for curbside service. ple refuse to wear a mask. He said late July or early August. The coun- due to COVID-19. They will also the West Hollywood Sheriff’s cil is also awaiting a report on be able to place new holds using the ing area. All materials will be iso- our patrons again soon.” Stations Community Impact Team enforcement options, which could online catalog and pick up books lated for 72 hours before being Materials checked out before the canvassed the city over the holiday include citations. and other materials at one of 18 returned to shelves or being reis- LAPL closed due to COVID-19 have weekend and contacted 100 people branches in neighborhoods across sued, as recommended by public been extended to Sept. 30. The due who were not wearing masks. All Answers From Page 23 Los Angeles, including the Central health experts. date on items checked out through complied and put a mask on, he Library, Exposition Park Regional “We are thrilled to be launching Library to Go will follow the stan- added. Branch, Fairfax Branch, Los Feliz the Library to Go pickup service,” dard borrowing schedules of three “We don’t want to have to write Branch, Pio Pico-Koreatown City Librarian John F. Szabo said. weeks for books and audiobooks and one citation,” Ramirez said. “Our Branch and Silver Lake Branch. “We know that Angelenos love one week for DVDs and CDs. goal is to educate and persuade. But Once materials have been their libraries and have missed In December, Garcetti if folks refuse to wear a mask in reserved online, Angelenos will them. And while we have remained announced that LAPL would be public, we have that option. This is receive an email or telephone call very much connected online ending late fines for all library an effort to keep the population safe with instructions on scheduling an through extensive virtual program- patrons, which went into effect this and healthy and to stop the spread appointment for pickup. When col- ming and our wonderfully diverse spring, making LAPL the largest of the virus. We’ll continue to give lecting library materials from tables e-media collections, there is just public library in America to elimi- out masks. We want to be very located outside the libraries, patrons something magical about being nate overdue fines. diplomatic. We are not pulling peo- will be required to wear masks and able to bring home new library For information, visit ple over and stopping them for not wait in a physically distanced hold- books. We look forward to seeing lapl.org/library-to-go. wearing a mask, but if we see Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 July 9, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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