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WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • WeHo wants Trump star removed. pg. 3 Sunny, with highs in the • Ed’s Coffee low 90s Shop closes. pg. 7 Volume 28 No. 32 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities August 9, 2018 Police,n residents unite for National Night Out Beverly Hills, WeHo and L.A. police divisions held events in their communities Food, fun and family activities were a big part of the 35th annual National Night Out Against Crime in the local area on Aug. 7, but the main focus was on coming togeth- er with law enforcement and pre- photo courtesy of Vape360 senting a united front against The pictured tobacco products will be among the products that will be crime. banned for sale in Beverly Hills under the new law. “This is about community and continuing to build relationships,” said Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli, who joined offi- photo by Edwin Folven cers, firefighters, representatives Councilman Paul Koretz flipped burgers at the National Night Out of city departments and hundreds Against Crime event at Poinsettia Park. He was joined by LAPD West of residents at Beverly Hills’ Bureau Commander Robert Marino. nGoing up insion voicingsmoke support for the city’s lat- Beverly Hills City National Night Out in the city’s est measure to curb tobacco usage. civic center. “This is an opportuni- Council bans flavored The ordinance will return to the ty for the community to come children’s rock-climbing wall. impressed with what the city is tobacco products council at its Aug. 21 meeting for a together and have interaction and Many visitors mingled with first doing.” second reading, and the ban would talk with police officers. They are responders. In West Hollywood, residents take effect on Dec. 21. getting to know them on a person- “It’s great to see what the city is gathered at block parties and bar- The ban would apply to products al level.” doing,” said Rabbi Simchat becues also attended by sheriff’s With concerns over marketing to including cigars, cigarillos, chewing The event included booths with Green, a retiree who moved to deputies and fire department per- children and adverse health effects, tobacco, hookah, menthol cigarettes information about city resources, Beverly Hills from Berkeley two sonnel. the Beverly Hills City Council and liquid used for a wide array of e- an antique fire truck for photo ops, years ago. “Beverly Hills is an “National Night Out was estab- approved a citywide ban on flavored cigarettes. Many of these products an earthquake simulator and a amazing area. I am very See Crime page 22 tobacco products at its Aug. 7 meet- come in packaging that resembles ing. candy wrappers in an effort to appeal “What you do here will have a to children younger than 18, accord- huge effect on what happens in the ing to many health officials. City state of California,” said Valerie staff cited an FDA report that said Yerger, an associate professor at UC flavored tobacco was the first tobac- Summer BOLD returns to Beverly Hills San Francisco who has studied social co product used by 80 percent of n justice issues in marginalized com- children ages 12-17 and 75 percent Residents, tourists, munities that have been caused by of adults ages 18-25 who were tobac- council members join tobacco. co users in 2014. Yerger was one of many speakers Rodeo Drive kickoff at the council’s afternoon study ses- See Beverly Hills page 21 event on Aug. 2 Rodeo Drive shimmered Aug. 2 as people attended the first night of Beverly Hills Open Later Days, Opponents to 4 a.m. bar also known as BOLD. The evening sun cast golden hour light across façades, twinkling lights wrapped bill speak outoperation at Cityto as late asHall 4 a.m. as around the trunks of palm trees and part of a pilot program that would retail shops’ signs glowed late into Los Angeles City Councilman begin as early as 2021. the night. Before guests headed Paul Koretz joined actor On Aug. 8, the Assembly home, fireworks illuminated the sky. The event marked the begin- Kurtwood Smith and other oppo- Appropriations Committee added Photo by Sarah Davidson nents of a state bill that could the bill to its suspense file, which ning of a second summer of pro- allow L.A.’s bars to stay open is where it sends bills that would gramming organized by the city of BOLD attendees listened and danced to music by Amanda Castro Band and until 4 a.m. at a City Hall news have an annual cost of more than Beverly Hills to modernize the Project M on the first night of this summer’s Beverly Hills Open Later Days. conference on Aug. 6. $150,000, for consideration later shopping, dining and entertainment “Public safety, public health this month. Additional law in the neighborhood. Attendees enjoyed music per- scene. shouldn’t be for sale,” said Koretz, enforcement is one of the costs “To me this is the Beverly Hills formed by Amanda Castro Band Beverly Hills Public Information 5th District, flanked by opponents mentioned in the text of the bill. of the future,” said Beverly Hills and Project M, dancing in front of Officer Keith Sterling estimates of the bill holding signs reading The cities included in the ordi- City Councilwoman Lili Bosse. the glowing pink and purple stage. that several thousand guests attend- “kill the bar bill” and “stop nance are Los Angeles, West “We’re going to be bolder and bet- Photo-op booths, set up along ed. Wiener’s 4 a.m. bar bill.” Hollywood, San Francisco, ter every year. I think what I’m Rodeo Drive, attracted selfie-tak- “The music is good, the vibe is SB 905, by Sen. Scott Wiener Sacramento, Oakland, Palm excited about is just the culture shift ers, and food trucks lined the excellent, I love it,” said Gia Sneed, (D-San Francisco) would allow Springs, Long Beach, Cathedral in Beverly Hills. BOLD is ‘Beverly streets. Couples sipped bubbly bev- 52, a Miracle Mile resident and venues in select cities that sell Hills Open Later Days,’ but it’s also erages in the champagne garden, lieutenant with the Los Angeles alcohol to expand their hours of See Bars page 21 about a vision. It’s about a change. and people set up folding chairs on It’s about a culture.” the sidewalk to relax and enjoy the See BOLD page 21 2 August 9, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press The duo will perform works by Bach, Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo in a William Beier Vivaldi, Soler, Mozart and Mertz. The performance on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at concert celebrates a decade of perfor- 8 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl. The mances by the guitar ensemble at the concert includes works by Ginastera, WorksExhibit by artist William Beier will be museum. 11 W. Colorado Blvd., Estévez, Revueltas, Orbón, J. Strauss displayed in a solo exhibition titled Pasadena. (626)449-6840, nortonsi- and A. Márquez. Tickets start at $1. “Skynet in Love” running from mon.org 2301 Hollywood Blvd. (323)850- Thursday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, 2000, hollywoodbowl.com. Aug. 12, at bG Gallery. Beier’s art is inspired by the literary genius of poet Arthur Rimbaud, and his works tap OldFilm lovers Yeller and dog aficionados are into twisted distortions of the human invited to a screening of “Old Yeller” DennyDrummer Denny Seiwell Seiwell, one of the psyche. An opening reception will be on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at the founding members of Wings, will per- on Friday, Aug. 10, from 7-10 p.m. at Hammer Museum. The Disney classic form with his trio on Wednesday, the gallery. 3009 Ocean Park Blvd., tells a timeless tale about a boy and Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mr. Santa Monica. (310)906-4211, santa- his dog. When a stray golden retriever Musichead Gallery. The concert is monica.bgartdealings.com. arrives at the Coates family farm, 15- part of the gallery’s “Just Jazz Live” year-old Travis, who is left in charge concert series. Seiwell will perform while his father is away, must deal selections from his latest recording, Sizzling Summer with the pesky dog. Old Yeller eventu- “Boomerang,” to be released on Sept. ally wins over the family by protect- 7. General admission is $20. 7420 W. ing them from the threatening wilder- Sunset Blvd. justjazz.tv. FansNights of salsa dancing are invited to ness and teaches them lessons about the final installments of The Autry’s love, loss and growing up. 10899 “Sizzling Summer Nights” series on Thursdays, Aug. Wilshire Blvd. hammer.ucla.edu. 9 and 16. Dance the night away with some of ComedyBigfoot Lodge East Show presents a night of L.A.’s best salsa comedy on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 10 and Latin fusion p.m. Allen Strickland Williams and bands. The out- James Fritz will host the show with door parties Laura Kightlinger, Peter, John Byrnes, include free David Rodriguez, Jil Chrissie and lessons with an instructor, access to photo courtesy of Omar Offendum Maggie Maye. 3172 Los Feliz Blvd. museum galleries, a separate chil- The Ford Theatres, in association with the Arab Film and Media Institute, (323)662-9227, bigfootlodge.com. dren’s dance floor and more. Tacos, margaritas and light refreshments are presents “An Evening of Hip-Hop and Arabic Poetry with Omar available for purchase. Admission is Offendum” on Thursday, Aug. 16. Offendum is a Syrian American rap- free for Autry members; $14 for non- per and poet living in Los Angeles.