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Volume 28 No. 44 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities November 1, 2018 Beverly Hills Board of Ed nPittsburgh shooting shocks community Local leaders mourn nreconfigures K-8city’s school schools district will begin a tran- the 11 deaths in an Beverly Vista will be a sition to two K-5 schools and one 6-8 attack motivated by 6-8 grade middle school middle school as another school closes for construction. anti-Semitism as El Rodeo closes for The Beverly Hills Unified School construction District’s Board of Education voted 3-0 on Oct. 30 to approve the new Civic leaders and Jewish com- configuration, with board members munity members called for soli- Lisa Korbatov and Howard darity and healing in the after- The four K-8 schools in Beverly Goldstein, who are stepping down math of a mass shooting on Oct. Hills have been hallmarks of the 27 at the Tree of Life synagogue community for generations, but the See Beverly Hills page 25 in Pittsburgh that left 11 people dead. Police in Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills photo by Edwin Folven have increased patrols around temples, community centers and Rabbi Denise Eger (left), of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, other sites. Los Angeles City led a candle lighting ceremony for victims of the mass shooting in Councilmen Bob Blumenfield, Pittsburgh with congregants Richard Bernard and Marilyn Ader. 3rd District, Paul Koretz, 5th District, and Mitch O’Farrell, moment, and it is incumbent on coal mine. It’s our job that wher- 13th District, led a vigil at City us … to think about the ways in ever hatred roots, we have to Hall on Oct. 29 and a moment of which we talk to one another, stop it, whether it’s hatred for silence the following morning in and the ways we learn to listen the LGBTQ community, council chambers. West better to one another, to remem- whether it’s racism, bigotry of Hollywood’s Jewish community ber our empathy for our neigh- any sort, anti-Semitism, we must lit candles and prayed for the 11 bor, so that we can love our name it, we must call it out, we victims at a solemn service neighbor as ourselves,” said must never abide it.” Tuesday evening at Rabbi Denise Eger, of Eger’s viewpoints echoed photo by Luke Harold Congregation Kol Ami. Congregation Kol Ami. “The those expressed by Los Angeles Beverly Vista School will consolidate all of the district’s middle school “Our entire country has been truth is, in many ways, anti- See Jewish page 26 students as El Rodeo undergoes construction affected by this needless Semitism is often a canary in a Election Day 2018 nTom Bergin’s nomination heads to commission The venue served From two school board seats in years of age were eligible to transfer Beverly Hills to the tightly contest- their tax assessments from their as a hangout for some ed House and Senate races, along prior home to their new home if the of L.A.’s biggest stars with every ballot measure in new home’s market value is equal to between, here is a breakdown of the or less than the prior home’s value in its heyday races that will shape our neighbor- and once in their lifetimes. hoods, cities and country starting Furthermore, counties, not the state, in 2019. decide whether tax assessments can be transferred across county lines. The Los Angeles Cultural n If the new home is a different Heritage Commission will meet Prop. 5 could expand value than the prior home, the initia- today, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. at Los tive would allow for an adjusted Angeles City Hall for the first of tax break for senior value between the old and new val- two possible hearings to decide if homeowners when ues. If the new home has a higher the Tom Bergin’s Public House market value then the prior home, building, located at 840 S. Fairfax they move the assessed value would be adjust- Ave., will be awarded historic-cul- photo by Maura Turcotte ed upward. If the new home has a tural monument status. Tom Bergin’s as a business has ceased operating since March, how- Proposition 5, if passed on the lower market value then the prior This initial meeting will deter- home, the assessed value would be ever the Miracle Mile Residential Association and the Los Angeles Nov. 6 ballot, would allow home- mine if the commission will consid- buyers who are age 55 or older or adjusted downward. Conservancy hope to preserve the building with landmark status. er the building’s nomination, while severely disabled to transfer the tax- Proponents say that Proposition 5 a second meeting, at a to-be-deter- assessed value from their prior home eliminates the “moving penalty” mined date if the commission pro- the Miracle Mile Residential matter. I think it’s highly likely that to their new home, no matter the that currently hurts seniors and ceeds with the case, will determine Association, the organization that they’ll consider our case.” new home’s market value, the new severely disabled Californians. A the actual status. nominated the building with the Los Tom Bergin’s has a long history home’s location in the state or the yes vote means seniors and severely “Things are moving on track,” Angeles Conservancy. “The meet- spanning eight decades, making it number of moves, effective Jan. 1. said Ken Hixon, vice president of ing [today] is largely a procedural See Restaurant page 26 As of 2018, homebuyers over 55 See Election page 3 2 November 1, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ments and therapies for people suffer- miere adaption of Charles Dickens’ ‘Dark Money’ ing from multiple sclerosis. The event “A Christmas Carol” running from The Hammer Museum is holding a is hosted by Sanofi Genzyme and is Thursday, Nov. screening of “Dark Money” on intended for patients and caregivers. 1, through Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. The 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. Sunday, Dec. 9, film examines the influence of rmsjourney.com. in the Gil Cates untraceable corporate money on elec- Theater at the tions and elected officials. It takes Geffen Playhouse. viewers to Montana, a frontline in the Adapted by fight to preserve fair elections nation- Le Salon de Arden, Jefferson wide, to follow an intrepid local jour- Mays (pictured) nalist working to expose the impacts MusiquesLe Salon de Musiques presents a con- and Susan Lyons, the one-man proof the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens cert of “Masters Rediscovered” cham- duction features Mays taking on near- United decision. A question and ber music series on Sunday, Nov. 4, at ly 50 different roles in an adaptation answer session with director 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler based on the edited version Dickens Kimberly Reed will follow the screen- Pavilion, Fifth Floor. The concert fea- used for public performances. ing. Admission is free. 10899 Wilshire tures works by Mozart and Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday Blvd. hammer.ucla.edu. Beethoven. Guests will also enjoy through Friday; 3 and 8 p.m., French Champagne and a high tea Saturday; and 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday. buffet catered by Patina. Tickets are Tickets start at $30. 10886 Le Conte $85; $45 for students. 135 N. Grand Ave. (310)208-5454, geffenplay- Book lovers sale can find rarities and bar- Ave. (310)498-0257, lesalonde- house.org. gains at the John C. Fremont Library’s musiques.com. book sale on Friday, Nov. 2, from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 3, from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, DVDs, audio books and videos will also be Young Musicians offered. 6121 Melrose Ave. (323)962- 3521. FoundationEnjoy a performance by the Young Musicians Foundation Musical Encounters Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Los ‘ScentCAFAM is hosting Fair the LA’ second bienni- Angeles County Museum of Art’s al “Scent Fair LA” running from Bing Theater. The performance fea- Friday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. tures the Splntrd Wood Cello Trio 4. Presented with the Institute of Art with YMF alumni Pierre Derycz, Ian and Olfaction, the fair features 30 arti- Gottlieb and Matthew Park, with san, independent and experimental photo by Jordan Kirschner guest artist Daniel Lim, and Samba de scent practitioners exhibiting and sell- Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents Claire Brazeau leading a pro- Duas and guests featuring musicians ing fragrances. The fair will also gram of oboe sonatas on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zipper from YMF’s Teaching Artist Program. include hands-on perfume workshops, Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles, and Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 5905 Wilshire a keynote speech and panel discus- Blvd. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. sion, and a preview party featuring DJ at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica. The concerts are part of Devendra Banhart. Hours are 7 to 9 LACO’s Baroque Conversations series and will showcase the instru- p.m., Nov. 2; 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., ment’s versatility and rich tone. A 2017 finalist in the International Gillet- Nov. 3; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 4. Fox Oboe Competition, Brazeau has performed on baroque and classi- ‘L’Arpeggiata’ Fair is free with museum entry fee; Classical music fans won’t want to cal period oboes with Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra in Los miss n LA Phil performance of tickets to the preview party are $20. Angeles and Grand Harmonie in Boston and New York. Tickets are $52. 5814 Wilshire Blvd. cafam.org. “L’Arpeggiata” on Sunday, Nov. 4, at Zipper Concert Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave.; St. Monica Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert 725 California Ave. (213)622 7001 ext. 1, laco.org. Hall. The concert features sopranos Céline Scheen and Vincenzo ‘All Space Capezzuto, as well as dancer Anna Considered’ p.m. at the Palms-Rancho Park Dego, in a performance of baroque Griffith Observatory is holding its Branch Library. Praml reads and Multiple sclerosis and traditional music from Italy, monthly free “All Space Considered” explores Eliot’s “The Waste Land,” Spain, Greece, Turkey and public astronomy program on Friday, “The Love Song of J. Alfred forum Macedonia. Tickets start at $20. 111 Nov. 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Prufrock,” “The Hollow Men” and Neurologist Regina Berkovich will S. Grand Ave. (323)850-2000, Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon the- “Gus, The Theatre Cat,” and Yeats’ speak at “Your MS Journey: Gaining a laphil.com. ater. A discussion will be held with Dr. “Song of the Wandering Aengus,” New Perspective” on Saturday, Nov. Mark Panning, co-investigator of the “The Second Coming” and “Easter 3, at 12:30 p.m. at Lawry’s The Prime InSight Mission to Mars for NASA 1916.” 2920 Overland Ave. (310)840- Rib. Berkovich, of the USC Keck and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 2142, joepraml.com. School of Medicine, will discuss treat- ‘AMichael Christmas Arden directs a Carol’ world pre- 2800 E. Observatory Road. (213)473- 0800, griffithobservatory.org.

‘Cinema at Founded 1946 theIndie filmEdge’ overs are invited to the 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. sixth annual “Cinema at the Edge SUITE 330 Film Festival” running from Friday, P.O. BOX 36036 Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 4, at LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 the Edgemar Center for the Arts in (323)933-5518 Santa Monica. The festival includes BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: narrative feature, documentary and 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B short film programs. Jury and audi- BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 ence awards will be given in each cat- WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM egory. Showtimes vary, see schedule. Tickets for each programming block Michael Villalpando are $12. 2437 Main St. (310)392- PUBLISHER 7327, cinemaattheedge.com. Karen Villalpando EDITOR & PUBLISHER

Edwin Folven LegalVolunteer attorneysclinic from the Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers will [email protected] answer legal questions during a free EDITOR clinic on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 Luke Harold a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room at [email protected] Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. Small REPORTER claims, wills and trusts, business dis- Maura Turcotte putes, consumer law and landlord-ten- [email protected] ant law will be discussed. 471 S. Roxbury Drive. (310)601-2422, COPY EDITOR bhba.org. Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Rebecca Villalpando Joe Praml CONTRIBUTING WRITERS The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are poetry reading weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail West Hollywood poet Joe Praml will subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- read from his new compilation “20th pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Century Prophets, Part I: Poetry of Order No 736637. T.S. Eliot and W.B. Yeats” on Saturday, Nov. 3, from noon to 2 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 November 1, 2018

moved anyway would be bigger than can’t afford another round of budget the gains from higher home prices cuts,” Eric Heins, president of the Election Day’s key races, from local to federal and home building. This means the California Teachers Association, said From page 1 at a time when California faces a Opponents say that Proposition 5 measure would reduce property taxes in a statement. “Prop. 5 would take $1 severe shortage of houses for sale,” doesn’t build any new housing or for local governments. In the first few billion or more each year from our read a statement by the Beverly help first-time homebuyers purchase years, schools and other local govern- classrooms and local services. Just as Hills/Greater Los Angeles homes. It will cut up to $1 billion in ments each probably would lose over schools and communities are being disabled state residents can pur- Association of Realtors. “Prop 5, the local revenue from public schools, fire, $100 million per year. Over time, these made whole with the recently adopted chase a new primary residence and Property Tax Fairness Initiative, qual- police, health care and other services for losses would grow, resulting in schools state budget, together we must pro- not face this property tax penalty, ified for the ballot earlier this year tax breaks for wealthy Californians and and other local governments each los- tect the progress we’ve made for the and allows them to move near fam- after the C.A.R. submitted nearly 1 to help its authors –corporate real estate ing about $1 billion per year (in today’s sake of our students and working ily or purchase more practical, safer million voter signatures to the secre- interests. dollars). families.” homes. tary of state’s office – a strong indica- If Proposition 5 passes, the revenue “Educators say no on Prop. 5 “This will benefit young families tor of voter support.” losses from people who would have because our students and communities More election coverage on page 25

Gas tax battle approaches Election Day conclusion One month ago, the institute’s polling state, cities are filling potholes, resur- showed 39 percent support, 52 percent facing streets, stabilizing bridges and In the partisan battle over the state opposed and 8 percent undecided. overpasses and making many other gas tax increase that went into effect The California Professional much needed improvements to our last year, local Democrats are hoping to Firefighters, California Association of transportation system. Prop. 6 would quell a Republican effort to repeal the Highway Patrolmen and the American eliminate existing funds to make these tax on the Nov. 6 ballot. Society of Civil Engineers are among safety improvements and would leave The tax provides ongoing revenues the other organizations endorsing a no our roads and bridges less safe and in of $5.1 billion from state fuel and vehi- vote on Proposition 6. even worse condition.” cles taxes that would have been used If the repeal doesn’t pass, the Yes on for highway maintenance and transit Prop. 6 campaign will turn its attention photo by Edwin Folven programs, according to the secretary of toward a recall of California Attorney The gas tax was approved by state’s office. General Xavier Becerra. Supporters of the Legislature to raise funds for California Republicans have framed the repeal say the wording on the ballot the tax as an unfair increase to the cost is misleading and have turned yes road repairs and infrastructure of living. State Sen. Josh Newman (D- votes into no votes. projects. Fullerton), who voted for the tax in the “Voters who wanted to vote yes on Legislature, was recalled by nearly 60 Prop. 6 have been deceived into voting percent of the voters in his district, NO – all because the attorney general which includes L.A., Orange and San bowed to special interest pressure to Bernardino counties, during the June remove the words ‘Gas Tax Repeal 13&)0-*%": 4"-& primary election. Gas tax opponents Initiative’ from the ballot and replace pointed to the recall as a sign that the them with an intentionally false and repeal will prevail. deceptive title,” Carl DeMaio, chair- But supporters of upholding the tax man of Yes on Prop. 6, said in a state- by voting no on Proposition 6, includ- ment. 0'' ing the Miracle Mile Democratic Club, The full title reads: Eliminates cer- the Beverly Hills Chamber of tain road repair and transportation Commerce and the West Hollywood funding. Requires certain fuel taxes City Council, say the funding provides and vehicle fees be approved by the much-needed support for the state’s electorate. Initiative constitutional infrastructure. amendment. “It benefits our economy,” said Julie The League of California Cities Stromberg, communications vice pres- pointed to a study released earlier this ident of the Miracle Mile Democratic month, the 2018 California Statewide Club. “The voters know that. They Local Streets and Roads Needs want to see our streets fixed. They want Assessment Report, that the deficit of to see more public transportation.” funding devoted to transportation infra- She added that the repeal initiative structure would increase by $12 billion “is a way for Republicans to make it over the next 10 years if the repeal is very difficult for us to invest in our successful. infrastructure,” and takes a toll “This quantitative report clearly A Public Policy Institute of shows that California’s roadways are California poll from Oct. 24 showed 41 unsafe and in desperate need of repair,” percent of likely voters in support of Carolyn Coleman, executive director the repeal, compared to 48 percent of the League of California Cities, said against it and 11 percent undecided. in a statement. “All throughout the

State EndorsementsProposition 5: Yes Governor: Gavin Newsom Proposition 5 allows seniors 55 Secretary of State: Alex Padilla and older and severely disabled Attorney General: Xavier persons to transfer property taxes Becerra to newly acquired homes without penalty. Congress *T:PVS)PNF 3FBEZ District 28: Adam Schiff Proposition 6: No District 33: Ted Lieu This measure repeals gas and District 37: Karen Bass vehicle tax to improve and repair #FUUFS)VSSZ deteriorating roads, bridges and Los Angeles County infrastructure. Assessor: Jeffrey Prang Proposition 8: No Proposition 1: Yes This measure places caps on This measure authorizes a $4 bil- dialysis clinics. It does not improve lion bond for housing that funds patient care or outcome, and nega- construction loans for houses and tively impacts clinics financially. apartments benefitting veterans and lower-income renters. Proposition 10: Yes Proposition 10 allows local gov- #FWFSMZ#MWE Proposition 3: No ernments to address housing and Proposition 3 authorizes an rent control issues without state approximately $8.9 billion bond restrictions. -PT"OHFMFT for water projects to be paid for by all Californians. The measure pri- Proposition 11: Yes marily benefits Central Valley big Proposition 11 allows for emer- agriculture and other special inter- gency workers to remain on call 0QFO%BJMZ ests. and available during breaks to provide help when needed. 130413$0DPN -Park Labrea News/Beverly Press staff 4 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

BriberyA federal grand scheme jury indictment allegedlyfrom the beginning involved of 2014 through Koreatownue operating. bars unsealed on Oct. 19 accuses a for- the spring of 2016. In exchange for Between 2014 and 2016, Seo mer California Department of the payments, Salao allegedly per- allegedly sent Salao lists of busi- Alcoholic Beverage Control offi- formed official acts, including nesses for the ABC to target, which cials of allegedly accepting thou- directing ABC enforcement opera- included suggested violations, such sands of dollars in bribes from a tions and disciplinary actions as operating after hours. In commu- consultant in exchange for initiat- against businesses selected by Seo, nications between the two men out- ing ABC enforcement actions sharing non-public information lined in the indictment, they dis- designed to generate consulting with Seo, revealing confidential cussed how Salao would provide fees. law enforcement activities in benefits to Seo’s clients and would The two men charged in the cor- Koreatown, and expediting the impose more severe penalties on ruption scheme are Wilbur M. licensing process for Seo’s clients. businesses that did not utilize his Salao, 46, of Bellflower, a 21-year Seo has operated ABC LLC over services. ABC employee who was a district the past 13 years, marketing his ser- Additionally, Salao learned of administrator in the Los Angeles vices through various means in impending enforcement actions by photo by Edwin Folven Metro ABC office from 2010 until Koreatown, a neighborhood locat- the ABC and the Los Angeles Police cordoned off Ivar Avenue for hours after the officer-involved he left the agency in May 2017; and ed in the 10th Council District. As Police Department in Koreatown shooting in a 24 Hour Fitness gym near Sunset Boulevard. Scott Seo, also known as “Seung part of the scheme, Seo targeted and provided information to Seo, Hye Seo” and “Scott Hoon Seo,” Koreatown businesses for ABC including a photo of an undercover 49, of San Pedro, who was enforcement actions, which LAPD officer. This information employed by the ABC for 15 years allowed Seo to sign new clients, allowed Seo to warn his clients and before starting a consulting busi- generate consulting fees from exist- shield their illegal activity from ness, Alcoholic Beverage Control ing clients and attempt to force a police. Police shoot suspect during LLC, in 2006. business to sell its establishment to Salao and Seo are charged in the The 13-count indictment was Seo and his associates, the indict- indictment with conspiracy, four unsealed when Salao was arraigned ment alleges. counts of mail fraud and four counts in United States District Court. The indictment outlines a series of wire fraud. Seo is charged addi- altercation at Hollywoodemployee. When officers gym arrived, Salao entered a not guilty plea, was of official acts allegedly taken by tionally with four counts of bribery. they were directed to the men’s released on a $20,000 bond and Salao that implicate at least eight If convicted, Seo faces a statutory A male suspect was shot and locker room, where they found was ordered to stand trial on Dec. businesses in Koreatown and were maximum sentence of 205 years in killed on Oct. 29 by officers from the suspect. 11 before United States District designed to benefit Seo’s consulting federal prison, and Salao faces up to the Los Angeles Police “A physical altercation ensued Judge John A. Kronstadt. business. For example, in late 2011, 164 years. Department’s Hollywood during which the suspect ulti- Seo surrendered on Oct. 18 and after the ABC raided a Koreatown Anyone with knowledge about Division after he allegedly took a mately took one of the officers’ also pleaded not guilty. He was establishment, Seo charged the the case – or who would like to taser away from one of the offi- tasers,” Kraft said. “The suspect released on a $20,000 bond. business $60,000 in cash, some of report similar allegations of corrup- cers during a struggle at a 24 was deceased at the scene.” The indictment specifically which was used to pay Salao, who tion by public officials – is encour- Hour Fitness gym on Ivar One of the officers was taken alleges that Seo paid Salao over issued a temporary license that aged to call the FBI at (310)477- Avenue, just south of Sunset to a hospital with minor injuries. $28,000 in bribes and kickbacks allowed the establishment to contin- 6565. Boulevard. Detectives with the LAPD’s Ivar Avenue was cordoned off Force Investigation Division are for hours while police investigat- conducting an inquiry into the ed the officer-involved shooting. shooting, which will also be The suspect’s name has not been reviewed by the Los Angeles Defendant convicted of hacking email account released. Authorities said he is in County District Attorney’s Office A female defendant from New and network intrusion in a negotiat- account of victim Theresa Mingus his 30s. and the Office of the Inspector Jersey pleaded no contest on Oct. 22 ed plea agreement. She was imme- between August 2015 and February LAPD spokesman Greg Kraft General. Investigations into offi- to hacking the email account of an diately sentenced to five years of 2016. She obtained images that she said an employee of the gym cer-involved shootings generally associate of actress Selena Gomez, probation and 160 hours of commu- posted online and shared with other called police at approximately 9 take months, and the findings the Los Angeles County District nity service. Under the terms of the people. a.m. and reported that a man had will be eventually forwarded to Attorney’s Office announced. plea agreement, Atrach must enroll Deputy District Attorney Ben committed battery. The situation LAPD Chief Michel Moore and Susan Atrach, 22, pleaded to one in school or have a job. Forer, of the Cyber Crime Division, resulted from an argument the Los Angeles Police felony count each of identity theft The defendant accessed the prosecuted the case. between the suspect and the Commission for review.

Host on Persian TV network

sentencedA well-known talk show for host on briberythem from the English-reading and a Persian-language television net- language requirements in the natu- work who formerly acted as an ralization process. Heravi used the “immigration consultant” was sen- fraudulent medical waivers to assist tenced on Oct. 18 to one year and the corrupt USCIS officers in evad- one day in federal prison for paying ing detection and to mislead other cash bribes to corrupt U.S. officers. Citizenship and Immigration The USCIS officers accepted Services officers in exchange for cash in exchange for falsely certify- the immigration officers approving ing that immigrants had met applications for citizenship. requirements for citizenship such as Vida Heravi, 59, of Beverly Hills, passing the English competency who co-hosts a talk show host on and civics portions of the natural- the Tapesh TV Network, was sen- ization interview and examination tenced by United States District administered by USCIS. The cor- Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. rupt immigration service also Heravi pleaded guilty in May to one accepted the fraudulent medical count of conspiracy to bribe public waivers without questioning the officials employed by USCIS. interviewing immigrants’ medical When she pleaded guilty, Heravi disability. specifically admitted paying at least Another woman charged in the $39,000 in cash bribes to corrupt bribery conspiracy along with USCIS officers. Heravi in a grand jury indictment – During the course of the scheme, Mohdeh Erfani, 50, of Irvine – has corrupt immigration officers pleaded guilty and is pending sen- approved the applications of ineli- tencing. gible people to become naturalized Previously, former USCIS officer citizens, typically receiving $1,000 Daniel Espejo Amos was sentenced per individual. Heravi paid at least to three years in federal prison for $39,000 on behalf of 43 ineligible taking bribes from Heravi and other people. immigration consultants. The pros- Heravi also admitted in court that ecution of Heravi and the others is she submitted to USCIS at least 20 the result of a joint investigation by fraudulent medical waivers that U.S. Immigration and Customs falsely indicated a doctor had diag- Enforcement’s Homeland Security nosed the immigrants as suffering Investigations, the Department of from conditions that exempted Homeland Security and FBI. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 November 1, 2018

Indiana rep. joinsBeverly Beverly Hills over the Hills’past several Purple Line fray Probation Reform team weighs years have resulted in Metro having President Donald Trump has yet to redo a portion of its environmen- to acknowledge the Beverly Hills tal impact report, but the planned powers of oversight commission The Probation Reform and county government,” said Saul students, parents and teachers who route remains intact. The City Implementation Team held its Sarabia, chair of the Probation have been calling for him to stop Council has turned its attention fourth in a series of public meet- Reform and Implementation construction of a subway tunnel toward completing a memorandum ings to develop a comprehensive Team. “Shaping the powers of underneath Beverly Hills High of agreement with Metro over con- plan for reforming the nation’s the Probation Oversight School, but a Republican congress- struction monitoring and mitigation largest Probation Department. Commission by drawing on man from Indiana has taken an inter- near the high school and other Metro They discussed ways to trans- community wisdom to engage est. construction areas in Beverly Hills. form the existing Probation and deliberate about best prac- Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) spoke Concerns about oil wells in the Commission into a new and tices will create public owner- at a Beverly Hills PTA council meet- ground, noise and vibrations from strengthened Probation Oversight ship and awareness over the ing on Oct. 25. After meeting Board construction, and air pollution are Rokita Commission. POC – the first step towards of Education President Lisa among the reasons the school district The effort is in line with the increasing accountability and Korbatov earlier this year, he visited wants the route changed, even with viable option, even though it had Board of Supervisors’ commit- transparency.” the campus and said he’d lend his the environmental study affirming been rejected because of an overlap- ment to criminal justice reform, The team is made up of a support in the district’s eleventh- Metro’s ability to build the tunnel ping earthquake fault zone. and is expected to result in better diverse and committed group of hour fight against the Los Angeles while keeping those side-effects Metro spokesman Dave Sotero outcomes for youth and adults experts with deep experience in County Metropolitan Transportation within state and federal thresholds issued a statement earlier this month under probation supervision, as criminal justice, violence preven- Authority’s Purple Line Extension and keeping the school community that said Metro “would not build a well as to make probation more tion and intervention, and social route underneath the high school. safe. project that would jeopardize any- transparent and accountable to the justice advocacy. The panel “After his tour of the site and stag- Mary Owens, a spokeswoman for one’s safety.” public. includes members appointed by ing area at our fence line, he Rokita, said the congressman has “It has long been our experience At the meeting, team members each of the five county supervi- expressed dismay and concern about toured more than 100 schools as that, once a funding grant agree- had a chance to hear from experts sors. The team also includes one the planned route through the chairman of the Subcommittee on ment is received, the federal gov- and stakeholders who discussed representative each from the methane zone on the campus and the Early Education, Elementary and ernment honors its commitments to empowering the oversight com- Probation Department, the staging areas location that poses sig- Secondary Education. local transportation agencies and mission to conduct investigations, Office of County Counsel and nificant impacts to health and wel- “Anyone who claims to be con- serves as a critical partner in ensur- have access to information, con- the County Chief Executive fare,” Korbatov said via email. cerned about our children’s health ing that the project is delivered duct facility inspections and Office. “Congressman Rokita offered to and safety should join the congress- according to its established sched- expand oversight to adults. The panel was tasked to meet help and raise the district’s concerns man and the Beverly Hills School ule and budget,” Sotero said in Speakers included Brian consistently for six to nine with the administration including District in calling for a moratorium response to Rokita’s appearance in Williams, executive director of the months to develop recommenda- the secretary of transportation.” on construction until a new environ- Beverly Hills. L.A. County Sheriff’s Civilian tions for the board, with the pub- It’s unclear what difference he can mental impact study is completed Section 2 of the Purple Line Oversight Commission; Max lic’s input. Probation has a bud- make in the district’s fight against and a new route is found,” she said. Extension project will extend the rail Huntsman, inspector general of get of almost $1 billion and Metro’s planned subway route. Owens added that the 2.59 miles into Beverly Hills, adding L.A. County; Mark Smith, inspec- supervisory responsibility for School board member Mel Spitz Department of Transportation could Wilshire/Rodeo and Century tor general of the LAPD; and more than 40,000 adult clients said he “wasn’t clued in” to the con- halt federal funding of the Purple City/Constellation stations. It’s Patricia Soung, youth justice pol- and about 8,000 youth, more gressman’s visit, and “[didn’t] Line Extension until all parties scheduled to begin operation in icy director and senior staff attor- than 900 of whom are detained understand at all what he was doing agree on a route, but the likelihood 2025. The third and final section of ney of Children’s Defense Fund. as juvenile clients in the halls, there.” Metro has repeatedly said it of that possibility is unclear. She the project will continue into “It is not every day that the camps and other facilities. can construct the tunnel safely. also said Rokita thinks a proposed Westwood, and is projected to begin residents of L.A. County have a For information, visit Lawsuits by the Beverly Hills Santa Monica Boulevard alignment operation in 2026. chance to design a new entity in prit.lacounty.gov. Unified School District and city of that had been considered would be a 6 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

State funds to be used for temporary bridge housing homeless shelters n funding can be used for capital, beds in a 60-by-120-foot tension Temporary bridge operational support, homelessness membrane structure constructed housing in Hollywood to prevention services, criminal jus- with outer membranes made from tice diversion efforts, services for coated polyester or fiberglass over receive $1.67 million in homeless youth or those at risk of rigid frames. It will have 24-hour funding homelessness, and emergency shel- security and will be run by People ters and facilities. Assisting the Homeless and the The funds will be used to aug- Center at Blessed Sacrament. Plans ment the mayor’s A Bridge Home call for the shelter to be in place for Los Angeles will receive $85 program, which allocated $20 mil- three years while permanent hous- million in state Homeless lion in funding for temporary shel- ing is built throughout the city. Emergency Assistance Program ters in each of the 15 city council Kerry Morrison, executive direc- funding, including $1.67 million districts. The shelter on Schrader tor of the Hollywood Property photo by Edwin Folven for a temporary bridge housing Boulevard is intended to be a tem- Owners Alliance, said the state Work is underway at a temporary bridge housing shelter scheduled to shelter for homeless individuals porary place where homeless indi- funding is “very good news.” open in January on Schrader Boulevard in Hollywood. currently under construction on viduals can get off the streets and “We anticipate that once this Schrader Boulevard in Hollywood. be linked with services and perma- bridge housing opens in mid- Mayor Eric Garcetti announced nent housing. January, we will start to see an construction is anticipated to begin on Oct. 24 that Los Angeles is the “With work on our Bridge Home immediate change in Hollywood soon. Veterans at the shelter will be “With work on first city in California to receive its program well underway across the right off the bat. Seventy people supported with mental health and full disbursement of funds from the city, these funds could not have will be able to come off the street. addiction counseling, as well as job our Bridge Home Homeless Emergency Assistance come at a better time,” said There will be a system in place to and housing placement. The project program well Program. An additional $81 million Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th provide case management to help will receive $1.43 million in state underway across was also awarded to the Los District. “We’ll be able to get more move people into permanent solu- funds and is expected to open early the city, these Angeles Homelessness Services people indoors more quickly cou- tions, thus freeing up beds for oth- next year. Authority. pled with the supportive services ers,” Morrison said. “I support the Specific uses for the balance of funds could not “We pushed for these dollars they need.” mayor’s vision to have at least one the state funds have not yet been have come at a because the homelessness crisis Earlier this year, Garcetti led a bridge housing facility in each of announced, but it is anticipated they better time. We’ll demands urgent action and we’re coalition of mayors in California’s the 15 council districts, as this chal- will be used for temporary bridge be able to get putting them to work immediately largest cities calling on Gov. Jerry lenge should be confronted in each housing shelters throughout the because our neighbors and neigh- Brown to allocate funds from a community where people are expe- city. Morrison, who has been more people borhoods can’t wait,” Garcetti said. budget surplus to cities grappling riencing homelessness. I hope the addressing homelessness in the indoors more “These funds will help us start get- with homelessness. The state bud- opening of the Hollywood shelter local area for years through the quickly coupled ting people under a roof more get approved last June included will prove inspirational to those Hollywood 4WRD coalition, hopes quickly and giving our communi- $359 million for cities to address neighborhoods who have rallied the funds can help homeless indi- with the ties the additional relief they homelessness. against bridge housing.” viduals with additional services. supportive deserve.” Work is underway on the tempo- The state funding will also be “I look forward to working with services they Portions of the funding will be rary shelter in Hollywood, which is used for a project at the VA’s West our Hollywood 4WRD coalition to need.” used at a bridge housing shelter on expected to open in January at 1533 Los Angeles campus that will offer weigh in on other needs that exist in Schrader Boulevard in Hollywood Schrader Blvd. in a city-owned 100 beds to homeless veterans. The Hollywood including access to safe -Councilman and at the Veteran’s Administration parking lot just north of Sunset project has received approval from parking, storage and sanitation Mitch O’Farrell, campus in West Los Angeles. The Boulevard. The shelter will offer 70 the Los Angeles City Council and facilities,” Morrison added. 13th District Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 November 1, 2018

Council seeks answers“What happened about during the powerthe city’s history. outages heatwave of early July was unac- “We had a lot of outages and Led by Councilmen Mitch ceptable – not only a widespread unfortunately didn’t have the level O’Farrell, 13th District, and David loss of power, but a response that of information we would have Ryu, 4th District, the Los Angeles was inadequate and poorly com- liked to have had to communi- City Council on Oct. 30 directed municated,” Ryu added. “I’m cate,” Adams said. “I understand the Department of Water and happy to see LADWP take steps to it’s frustrating.” Power to provide a list of infra- improve this but we need to ensure Last week, LADWP representa- structure upgrades currently under- the progress continues.” tives provided a preliminary report way and a timeline for completion The outages caused by the heat- to the council’s Energy, Climate that could prevent outages such as wave occurred citywide, but the Change, and Environmental those experienced during a record Beverly Grove, Miracle Mile, Justice Committee on infrastruc- heatwave in July. Winsor Square, Hollywood and ture work that was already ongoing O’Farrell and Ryu co-authored a Koreatown areas were widely and improvements to communica- motion shortly after the heat wave affected. For some customers, the tions that are occurring as a result photo by Gina Cholick/Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust calling for a report, and the motion electricity was off for nearly 72 of the heat wave. They said the made its way through council com- hours. On July 8, 48 hours after the LADWP has invested $2.3 billion Max Webb (left), who is pictured with his assistant Steven Bryan at mittees during the following heatwave began, more than 4,850 over the last three years as part of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust’s annual gala dinner last months before coming before the people were still without power in the Power System Reliability Plan November, was remembered as a kindhearted philanthropist known full City Council. In addition to Koreatown and 1,200 customers to rebuild infrastructure and com- for giving back to the Los Angeles community. upgrades, the council wants a had no electricity the Mid-Wilshire plete proactive maintenance. The review of communications proto- area. infrastructure work included 3,018 cols. Many residents complained LADWP Chief Operating new power poles, 950 transformers that the LADWP did not provide Officer Marty Adams said shortly and 51.4 miles of underground timely enough information about after the heat wave that the high cable being installed. the length of outages and when temperatures caused aging equip- Improvements to infrastructure Holocaust survivor and power would be restored. ment and infrastructure to become will continue, but longer planned Approximately 46,000 LADWP overloaded by demand. Crews outages during off-peak periods customers were affected at differ- worked around the clock to repair may be necessary to repair the philanthropistMany people in the community stayed mourned in Łódź for a short time ent times over the three-day period electrical distribution stations and aging system. are mourning the death of Max before being deported to forced from July 6-9. transformers, but the time needed The preliminary report also stat- Webb, a Holocaust survivor and labor camps. He survived 12 “I want to be sure our own for repairs sometimes ran past esti- ed the LADWP is in the process of philanthropist who passed away labor camps and six concentra- power agency is not caught flat- mates by hours and days. LADWP hiring more dispatchers to improve on Oct. 23 at the age of 101. tion camps. His parents and four footed like we were during the crews tried to get information to the dissemination of information Webb, who was also a longtime of his siblings perished. summer of 2018,” O’Farrell said. dispatchers so they could relay it to about the length of outages. The supporter of the Los Angeles After liberation, the family set- “We had a real deficit in a few customers in a timely manner, but utility also plans to appoint an inci- Museum of the Holocaust, was tled in the United States in 1951. areas, and our ratepayers need to the amount of time it took to fix dent commander who will oversee born Menashe Weisbrott on With his brothers-in-law Nathan have a greater understanding of problems was longer than antici- communications. March 2, 1917, in Szydłowiec, and David Shapell, Webb found- where we can expect these outages pated in many cases. Peak energy As a result of the council’s deci- Poland. When he was a young ed the largest private home build- in the future, as well as what demand on July 6 was the highest sion on Oct. 30, it is anticipated child, his family moved to Łódź, ing business in Southern resources are needed to help miti- ever for a day in July, and the that the LADWP will report back Poland, where his parents operat- California. Services were held on gate issues the next time we have a demand for power of the three-day to the council on more specific ed a grocery store. In 1939, after Oct. 25 at Hillside Memorial severe weather event.” period was among the highest in measures within 60 days. Germany invaded Poland, Webb Park. 8 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Feinstein looks to hold Garcetti,Los Angeles Mayor Human Eric Garcetti violenceRights and direct First threats tovisit their 2018 detainees Department of Homeland toured the Adelanto Immigration lives,” Garcetti said. “Many of the Security inspector general report drugmakersThe support for Patients andaccountablement programs alongside tighter and Customs Enforcement detainees at Adelanto have family in that detailed numerous health and Communities Act was signed into regulations to curtail the free flow Processing Center as part of a dele- Los Angeles, who deserve to know safety risks at the Adelanto facili- law, a comprehensive bill to help of pills available for potential gation that included detention whether their loved ones are receiv- ty – including inadequate medical address the opioid and drug over- abuse. experts, philanthropic leaders, attor- ing the care, attention and legal care and conditions that violated dose epidemic. Other provisions cosponsored by neys, and mental health profession- counsel they deserve.” ICE’s own national detention The bill includes a provision Feinstein that are part of the SUP- als organized in collaboration with “Many of the brave men and standards. Nevertheless, authored by U.S. Sen. Dianne PORT for Patients and Human Rights First. women at Adelanto are being incar- Homeland Security is spending Feinstein (D-Calif.), the Using Data Communities Act include the The visit included conversations cerated simply for seeking refuge in a rapidly increasing amount on to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act, Opioid Quota Reform Act, a bill to with ICE officials, facility staff and the United States,” said Human immigration detention and which holds drug distributors and help ensure legitimate access to individuals detained at Adelanto, Rights First’s Robyn Barnard, who enforcement, with its appropri- manufacturers accountable when pain medications, while simultane- which currently holds roughly led yesterday’s tour of the deten- ated budget jumping from $3.2 they fail to identify, stop and report ously authorizing the Drug 1,700 detainees, almost half of them tion facility. “Over the past year, billion in fiscal year 2016 to suspicious orders of opioids. The Enforcement Administration to seeking asylum in the United States. the Trump administration has used $4.1 billion in fiscal year 2018. provision was co-sponsored by consider factors such as abuse and The delegation highlighted the need prolonged detention to punish During the visit, the delega- Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chuck overdose deaths when setting annu- for greater transparency at all ICE refugees fleeing violence and per- tion met with detainees from all Grassley (R-Iowa) and Shelley al production quotas for certain opi- facilities; increased access to these secution. Because these individu- over the world, and heard their Moore Capito (R-W.Va.). oids, with Sens. Dick Durbin (D- centers for elected officials at every als are being unjustly held, they stories of coming to the United “We know drug manufacturers Ill.) and John Kennedy (R-La.); level of government; increased pro are unable to secure legal repre- States and their descriptions of and distributors are shipping more Substance Abuse Prevention Act, a bono legal representation for asy- sentation, and are forced to navi- the conditions inside the facility. pills to pharmacies than they bill that establishes a number of lum seekers and immigrants; and gate our complex immigration Human Rights First is developing should, and we know that substance new drug prevention and treatment improved care and services for the system alone. This is not only an analysis and will be releasing a abuse prevention and treatment are programs and reauthorizes several people housed there. inhumane, it is unnecessary. There set of recommendations in the near essential parts of the solution to this others, including the Office of “America is a nation of laws and are proven successful and cost- future. crisis,” Feinstein said. “That’s why National Drug Control Policy and a country of compassion, and we effective alternatives to deten- For information, visit human- I’m pleased the provisions I intro- the Drug-Free Communities, the betray our highest ideals when we tion.” rightsfirst.org/topics/refugee-produced and cosponsored are includ- High Intensity Drug Trafficking turn our backs on families fleeing The tour follows an October tection. ed in this bill. This law takes an all- Areas and drug court programs, of-the-above approach by establish- with Sen. 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studio’s illustriousand hosting and national and famed interna- added. past “I even had a student who tional ballroom events as well. doctors told needed spinal surgery, Amid the bustle and traffic It was through ballroom dance but after a few years of dance, her around Sixth and Western, that Lilia and Valdas Padriezas, spine had corrected and she didn’t Westmor Dance Studio, tucked who had both trained and competed need the surgery anymore.” away in a three-story building just in the dance style to help them The husband-and-wife duo are one block away from the Wiltern leave the then-Soviet-controlled also looking beyond ballroom, and Theatre, can get overlooked – Lithuania, learned of Westmor and hope to add ballet classes to the stu- something owners and husband- began coaching there in 1993. dio’s lineup as well, such as with a and-wife duo Lilia and Valdas Twenty-five years later, in January master class by George Balanchine- Padriezas admitted and hope to 2018, the pair decided took the lead trained dancer and choreographer change. Touting the benefits of and bought the studio. John Clifford, who founded the dance for everyone and the tower- As the new owners, the Padriezas original Los Angeles Ballet. No ing figures who have emerged from hope to revitalize the space, which matter the dance style though, they the studio, including Shirley features a large dance floor that can want attendees to feel beautiful, Temple, the couple is striving to tell accommodate close to 500 people both inside and out, the Padriezas the stories of the studio’s past. on the building’s third floor, with shared. “The building is quite historical,” new energy. They have 15 teachers, As they move toward the future, photo courtesy of Lilia and Valdas Padriezas Lilia Padriezas said. “Cecil B. as well as guest teachers including however, the pair has made sure to Lilia and Valdas Padriezas head the historic Westmor Dance Studio, DeMille founded it in the early salsa champion Francisco Vazquez honor the studio’s historic past, where celebrities including Shirley Temple, Cyd Charisse and Gwen 1930s to train dancers for movies. It and Spanish international champi- showcasing a piano from the 1800s Verdon received dance lessons. had been built to train the best.” on Fernando Lareu, and offer a they believe Belcher played and Founded originally as the Ernest range of classes from the basic fox- hanging images of a dancing Belcher Dance Studio, the work- trot and waltz courses to cha-cha, Shirley Temple alongside her 1938 best education,” Lilia Padriezas together both the mind and the space was gifted by DeMille to samba and advanced Argentine certificate from the Ernest Belcher said. “We would like to share with body. Belcher, a British dancer and chore- tango. Dance Studio. the community our knowledge of “People who come in, they don’t ographer who had staged dances at “It’s a good opportunity to “Our vision is to give people the dance and our focus of bringing want to leave,” she added. the Hollywood Bowl and worked become healthier and stronger,” on films such as the 1925 “Phantom Valdas Padriezas said. “When you of the Opera” and 1927’s “The Jazz dance, you work on the center of the Singer.” From that space, Belcher body, you connect with different coached jazz, ballet, tap dance and energies of the body … After class, more to famed dancers including people leave tired, but happy.” Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Gwen While the Westmor still looks to Verdon and Maria Tallchief, among train professional ballroom champi- others. Belcher’s dedication to ons, the Padriezas emphasize that dance, as a result, landed him the the studio encourages students of all title of the “father of ballet in levels, ages and backgrounds to try Southern California,” Lilia a ball change, box step or chassé as Padriezas said. well and meet new friends along the “All those legends have danced way as they change partners on this floor,” Lilia Padriezas throughout classes. added. “The space at Westmor has “Everybody can dance,” Lilia its own energy.” Padriezas said. “Ten minutes into In 1958, the studio switched the class, and people already feel hands to John Morton and his wife like they can dance. They may think Jill Weston, who renamed the stu- they have two left feet, but then they dio Westmor by combining their find out they have the right foot as last names, but held on to the stu- well.” dio’s prestige, even as its focus “We have people coming in their shifted more to ballroom dance, 80s, and they look like they’re in training students for competitions their 50s or 60s,” Valdas Padriezas

Supervisors approve plan to create jobsA recent in BeaconL.A.’s Economics creativeSheila economy Kuehl, 3rd District, who report indicates Los Angeles’ cre- authored the motion. “This deci- ative economy (including tradition- sion ensures that we will continue al and digital media, as well as to open more doors to these indus- related businesses) is not only tries and the jobs they bring. The growing faster than the national county’s participation is important rate, it is growing faster than the in the light of movements like rest of the county’s economy, #MeToo and #OscarsSoWhite, as adding nearly 50,000 jobs between well as our own data, which show 2011 and 2016, employing 265,000 that we still have work to do. A workers and supporting a total of diverse population is one of L.A.’s 640,500 jobs. Additionally, the great strengths and we want to be industry is projected to grow by sure that our diversity helps our more than 16,000 jobs over the next creative businesses remain compet- three years, according to the report. itive and choose to grow their busi- To ensure that residents can take nesses here.” advantage of the robust economic Growth in the creative sector has employment sector, the Los resulted in more than $158 billion Angeles County Board of in annual economic output. Despite Supervisors voted on Oct. 30 to growing competition from regions direct county departments – includ- throughout the country, Los ing those responsible for workforce Angeles continues to lead the development, business and the arts nation in this industry, Kuehl’s – to develop a plan to implement motion read. recommendations outlined in the Recommendations from the study. report include creating a film and “You can’t automate or out- digital media career pathway pro- source creativity. The Beacon gram and offering more support for Economics report makes it very emerging businesses. It also clear, not only that the creative includes a proposal to create the economy in L.A. is rapidly grow- first Los Angeles County ing, but also that we have been suc- International Forum on Film and cessful in the last decade in increas- Digital Media to connect the coun- ing the demographic diversity ty’s film and digital media industry within the sector,” said Supervisor with international markets. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 November 1, 2018

Garden celebrates Fire Station 29’s centennial Installation of a new Firehouse The project is a low-maintenance, Wilshire Neighborhood Council, Centennial Garden is currently drought-tolerant garden featuring Windsor Square Association, underway at the Los Angeles Fire California native plants with a patri- Windsor Village Association, Department’s Station 29, located at otic red, white and blue color Wilshire Park Association, Hancock 4029 West Wilshire Blvd. palette. It will serve as a model edu- Park Homeowners Association, The garden is being installed by cational project for the community Loveland Carr Properties, Fremont the First-In Fire Foundation through and partnership with the fire depart- Place Home Owners Association an initiative that began in 2013 to ment. and Hancock Park Garden Club. honor 100 years of local fire service. “This is a long-awaited, much Norman’s Nursery supplied the gar- deserved gift from the heart of local den’s trees and plants. leaders and local citizens tour local An official unveiling ceremony first responders,” said Lyn for the garden will be held in MacEwen Cohen, president of the February. More donations are need- PledgeLA aims First-In Fire Foundation. ed for additional plants, boulders photo courtesy of First-In Fire Foundation The project was made possible and lighting. For information, call First-In Fire Foundation president Lyn MacEwen Cohen joined LAFD through donations from the 4th the First-In Fire Foundation at Capt. Frank Larez and his crew in front of a newly planted sycamore tree to bring more District council office, Greater (323)933-8164. in the centennial garden at Fire Station 29 on Wilshire Boulevard. diversity to techMayor sector Eric Garcetti, the Annenberg Foundation and over 80 Los Angeles venture capitalists and tech leaders recently launched PledgeLA, a first-of-its-kind partnership to promote civic engagement, diversity and inclusion in L.A.’s tech sector. PledgeLA signatories are making a commitment to track civic participation and diversity data each year and make that data publicly available, as well as expand their engagement with local nonprofits that support diverse talent and reflect the civic spirit of Los Angeles. “Our city’s diversity is our com- petitive advantage, so we are always looking around the corner for ways to ensure every Angeleno has a chance to succeed in the industries of tomorrow,” Garcetti said. “L.A.’s tech growth is no accident – it is a tribute to our region’s tradition of creativity, leadership in innovation and wealth of talent. With PledgeLA, we will promote transparency in a growing sector and open the doors of opportunity to our diverse base of workers, no matter their race, gender or background.” The Los Angeles region is among the fastest-growing tech hubs in the country. In 2017, the region experienced a 120 percent increase in venture capital funding over 2013. The 100 largest tech companies in L.A. and Orange counties also reported a 24 percent increase in employment from the previous year. The PledgeLA initiative stemmed from a series of problem-solving sessions in the Los Angeles venture capital community. Building on its successful program, AnnenbergTech, the Annenberg Foundation has served as the incu- bator and seed funder for PledgeLA. It will continue to grow the project to connect venture capitalists and tech leaders with civic engagement opportunities and a new pipeline of job applicants. Additional philanthropic partnerships, including with the Weingart Foundation, will support and financially sustain the initiative. “As we expanded the foundation’s involvement in the city’s growing tech community with our AnnenbergTech initiative, we saw an opportunity to become a catalyst to help launch PledgeLA,” Annenberg Foundation CEO, chair and president Wallis Annenberg said. “This commitment from L.A.’s venture capitalists and Mayor Garcetti means that change is happening, and this change is good, as long as we can work to make Los Angeles a more diverse, inclusive and community-focused city that benefits everyone.” For information, visit pledgela.org. 12 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

O’Farrell and Krayzelburg Metro offers Conservationists and city flip over fitness free rides on leaders celebrate P-22

ElectionThe Los Angeles Day County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will provide free rides on Election Day, Nov. 6, on all Metro buses and trains. “Voting is one of the most important acts of civic engagement,” said Metro Chair and L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. “Metro wants to make sure our county voters get the message, photo courtesy of the 13th District council office ‘Please vote. We want to make it Fifth grade students from Dorris Place, Glenfeliz, Kingsley, easy for you.’” photo courtesy of the 5th District council office Rosemont and Vine Street elementary schools recently completed the Los Angeles Mayor and Metro fifth annual 13th Council District Fitness Challenge. board Second Vice Chair Eric Los Angeles City Councilmen David Ryu and Paul Koretz joined The students joined Councilman Mitch O’Farrell and four-time Garcetti co-authored the free rides National Wildlife Federation California Director Beth Pratt and NBC4 Olympic gold medalist Lenny Krayzelburg on Oct. 12 at Bellevue on election day motion along with reporter Robert Kovacik at the annual P-22 Day Festival in Griffith Recreation Center to promote healthy and active lifestyles and encour- Kuehl, Supervisor Mark Ridley- Park on Oct. 22. Kovacik served as master of ceremonies for the third age others to participate in the program. O’Farrell, a former gymnast, Thomas, 2nd District, and Long annual event, which celebrates the mountain lion known to inhabit the demonstrated a back flip at the event. Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. park and raises awareness about conservation. Participants posed with The Fitness Challenge is an initiative launched by O’Farrell to Recent studies have shown that a a photo of the famous cougar and enjoyed music, food and fun activ- improve the health and well-being of young Angelenos. O’Farrell lack of transportation is a contribut- ities. The event also included a virtual reality experience of a wildlife brought together several organizations to hold the event, including the ing factor for people who do not crossing over the Los Angeles River, discussions with experts on how Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, LA84 Foundation, vote. to coexist with wildlife, an urban wildlife garden installation and The Klub Gymnastics, YogaWorks, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles For information, visit metro.net. more. For information, visit savelacougars.org. and The Gasol Foundation. Krayzelburg won three gold medals in the 2000 Summer Olympics and one in the 2004 Summer Olympics. In 2000, he won the 100- meter backstroke, 200-meter backstroke and was one of four USA swimmers to take gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay. He returned to the Olympics in 2004 and won his fourth gold medal with the 4×100-meter medley relay team. Krayzelburg is a Fairfax High School and University of Southern California graduate.

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LineThe next Extensioncommunity meeting on subwaycrete work and streetproject maintenance the Wilshire/La Cienega and is occurring. The sidewalk on the Wilshire/Rodeo subway stations on north side of Wilshire Boulevard the Purple Line Extension will be will be closed between Manhattan held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from Place and Western Avenue in front 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the second floor of a construction staging yard. municipal gallery at Beverly Hills Additionally, Manhattan Place will City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Dr. be closed intermittently just north Topics include excavation, con- of Wilshire Boulevard from 7 a.m. struction staging yard removal, a to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, seismic boring study, mitigation and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and measures and a Beverly Hills High Sunday. The closures are public School technical review. For infor- safety measures while excavation mation, visit metro.net. advances. Westbound Wilshire Excavation, hauling, instrumen- Boulevard will also be intermittent- tation and street restoration also ly reduced to one lane between continues around the future sub- Manhattan Place and Western way station site at Wilshire and La Avenue, Monday through Friday Cienega boulevards. Excavation from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 8 a.m. continues from the construction to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. staging yards at Wilshire/La Tunneling began recently at Cienega and Wilshire/Gale, with Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea work hours from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Avenue. Deliveries and tunnel Monday through Saturday. North preparation continue at the Gale Drive will be intermittently Wilshire /La Brea staging yards. closed at Wilshire Boulevard, Underground support from the Monday through Friday from 7 center opening work zone at a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 7 Wilshire Boulevard and Sycamore a.m. to 6 p.m.. Access to North Avenue also continues to support Gale Drive will be maintained the tunneling under Wilshire from San Vicente Boulevard. The Boulevard. Hauling and deliveries closure is a public safety measure to both La Brea Avenue construc- due to high volumes of vehicles tion yards on the north and south coming to and from the staging sides of Wilshire Boulevard are yard. expected to increase as tunneling Intermittent lane reductions, turn continues. The Detroit Street gate restrictions and sidewalk closures is expected to be in use to support may also be in place for instrumen- grout deliveries for tunnel con- tation work during non-rush hour struction. Grout delivery trucks traffic periods from 9 a.m. to 3:30 will exit onto Detroit Street and p.m., and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. continue north toward Wilshire Additional ventilation fans are Boulevard. expected to become operational at Work is also ongoing at Wilshire the La Cienega staging yard as Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, excavation continues. where geotechnical testing and Construction is also ongoing at trenching work is occurring. the western end of the project near For information and to voice Wilshire Boulevard and Western concerns, call (213)922-6934, or Avenue, where excavation, con- email [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 November 1, 2018

corner of Santa Monica and fer to the city’s free trolley services: Crescent Heights boulevards. The Pickup, which runs on Santa The two new Saturday services Monica Boulevard, and The Sunset WeHo’s Cityline expands connections to Metro will connect people in West Trip, which runs along the Sunset The city of West Hollywood’s Cityline Commuter service, with stops between Robertson Hollywood with the Metro Red Strip and connects to Melrose and free Cityline service has expanded which runs on weekdays during Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, as Line subway, serving destinations Santa Monica Boulevard. to make it easier to connect with the morning and evening rush hours, is well as at Hollywood and Highland such as downtown Los Angeles and The Cityline service recently Metro Red Line subway system on now available on Saturday for Metro Red Line service. North Hollywood. Red Line pas- debuted a new fleet of environmen- Saturdays, offering two routes dur- evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. It runs Cityline Shortline service offers a sengers can also use the new ser- tally friendly vehicles featuring the ing evenings and nights. along Santa Monica Boulevard new night route and is available on vices to visit West Hollywood. works of visual artists. The new Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Riders who use Cityline vehicles are powered by natural gas With arrivals every 10 to 12 min- Shortline to come to West and feature bicycle racks for com- utes, Shortline service operates Hollywood can walk to their desti- pletely car-free travel. between Hollywood and Highland nation from Crescent Heights and For information, schedules and L.A. selected for grant from for Metro Red Line service, and the Santa Monica boulevards or trans- maps, visit weho.org/cityline. U.S. Mayors Challenge Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Oct. 29 that Los “This program is CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Angeles has been selected as a winner of Bloomberg good business for Philanthropies U.S. Mayors a good cause.” PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Challenge, a yearlong competi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tion that challenged city leaders -Mayor Eric Garcetti that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold to uncover and test inventive a Public Hearing to consider the following item: ideas to confront the toughest problems faced by cities. permit processing fees, grants, LOCATIONS:CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California Los Angeles was selected as a tax credits, access to innovative winner for its innovative financing options developed for approach to combating the home- ADUs and advisory support REQUEST: The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the lessness crisis, such as offering through the permitting process. West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance to adopt the State’s Model incentives to make it easier and Additionally, the program will Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO) for new and less expensive for single-family have a neighbor-to-neighbor rehabilitated landscape areas in residential and nonresidential homeowners to build accessory online matching tool to ensure a projects. dwelling units in exchange for good fit between the homeless allowing a homeless resident to resident and the property owners. rent a unit for three years. It also offers a path to self-suffi- PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. “This program is good busi- ciency for homeless residents by ness for a good cause,” Garcetti supporting them through case APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood said. “The ADU pilot is specifi- management and reduced rent cally designed to pair homeown- with the expectation that by the TIME/PLACE Thursday, November 15, 2018 ers with homeless Angelenos third year, the tenant would be who are stable, prepared to move able to pay the full rent amount. OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. into housing, and ready to rebuild The new program will launch West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – their lives. For a homeowner, it’s next spring. Homeowners inter- Council Chambers a win-win: the city lowers your ested in participating are encour- 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard construction costs, matches you aged to email mayors.chal- West Hollywood, CA 90069 with a tenant who is determined [email protected]. to make their housing work and “Mayors across the country are connects you with a case manag- tackling the big issues that ZONES: All Zoning Districts, Citywide er to ensure a seamless transi- Washington is ignoring. This tion.” competition is designed to help ENVIRONMENTAL With the $1 million grant, the them do even more, by incen- STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California city could help residents build tivizing and supporting big and enough ADUs to house hundreds achievable new ideas,” said Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 of Angelenos in the program’s Michael R. Bloomberg, founder (Review for Exemption). first three years. The new proof Bloomberg Philanthropies and gram will include a one-stop por- three-term mayor of New York tal where property owners could City. “Congratulations to all of The staff report will be available on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at City Hall, 8300 access pre-approved unit designs the winning mayors, who repre- Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on- and assess feasibility of the sent cities large and small, in designs for their particular prop- regions across the country. We line at www.weho.org erties. It also will include finan- look forward to seeing the results cial incentives for property own- of their work and to helping the IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those ers from $10,000 to $30,000 in ideas that prove most effective issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or the form of waived or reduced spread far and wide.” in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

Letters to the Editor To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special raise $400K for Alzheimer’s New poet laureate research and support in Los assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you Angeles,” Oct. 25 issue must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848- Flowers will do great 6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing things in WeHo Certainly, we should do what- impaired is (323) 848-6496. ever we can to help those suffer- Re “New city poet laureate ing from the dreaded Alzheimer’s Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided blooms in WeHo,” Oct. 25 issue disease, and do more research on its prevention. upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meet- Charles Flowers is a great force My suggestion is, there appears ing. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) for excellence in the poetry to be strong evidence that people or go to www.metro.net world. I’m delighted he is now who play poker regularly for poet laureate of West Hollywood. recreation do not develop ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express I’m looking forward to all he will Alzheimer’s. It may well be that create over the next two years. the mental challenge – exercising their opinion in this matter. the brain – does the trick. Alexis Rhone Fancher If drugs won’t prevent it – as For further information contact Robyn Eason, Senior Planner, in the Planning and San Pedro appears to be the case – then it Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: may well be worth the effort to do [email protected] a survey of poker players. This Poker is an excellent effect is also noted in a recent way for seniors book, “Play Poker; Stay Young,” Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk by Dr. Alan Schoonmaker, an to stay mentally fit eminent psychologist. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- George Epstein Re: “Two-mile walk looks to Detroit Street ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 14 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Cowling Band, pop-up shopping spaghetti with a choice of sauce on will lead an oyster demonstration RESTAURANT NEWS and lawn games. Enjoy gourmet Sunday, Nov. 4. Select chef followed by a sit-down, four-course By Jill Weinlein samplings prepared by executive Michele Lisi’s pomodoro or menu dinner with wine pairings and chef Larry Greenwood and sip some Bolognese sauces, or aglio or olio e bottled water for $95 per person. of California’s best breweries and peperoncino from the menu, plus a The talk begins at 6 p.m. orange, lime juice, hibiscus and wineries including 10 Span wine carafe for two for $60. This Reservations are recommended. Día de los Muertos activated charcoal agave. There will Vineyards, Justin Winery, Knee special dinner is held every Sunday. 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., West also be plenty of margaritas too. The Deep Brewing Co., Mission Bring the family because kids eat Hollywood, (323)848-2722. at Toca Madera night’s entertainment includes a fire Brewery and more. Proceeds will dinner for free at Nerano Beverly oca Madera hosts the ultimate breather, flamenco guitarist and stilt benefit K9 Youth Alliance, a non- Hills on Sunday. 9960 S. Santa taco holiday bash today, Nov. 1, walkers. 8450 W. Third St., Los profit that seeks to enrich the lives of Monica Blvd., (310)405-0155. Patina and ‘Dear Tat 5 p.m. Fill your taco with carne Angeles, (323)852-9400. young people as they train and care asada made with skirt steak, sweet for abandoned dogs. Tickets are $29 Evan Hansen’ pepper, smoked guajillo sauce and per person when purchased online at ‘Ted’s Talk’ evening he Tony-winning Broadway cotija cheese. Vegan diners will The Front Yard’s bit.ly/2yl0fOg or $40 per person at musical “Dear Evan Hansen” savor the adashah lettuce wraps the door. 4222 Vineland Ave., Los at Connie and Ted’s Thas made its way to Los Angeles filled with a vegan, lentil-based pro- Fall Block Party Angeles, (818)255-7290. n Tuesday, Nov. 6, executive and will be playing at the tein; butter lettuce; avocado mojo; et into the fall spirit at The Front chef Samuel Baxter and Blue Ahmanson Theatre in The Music corn relish; radish and vegan moz- Yard with their annual Fall OIsland Oyster’s Todd Rubenstein Center through Nov. 25. This lively zarella. Enjoy your tacos with the GBlock Party on Sunday, Nov. 4, from Sunday Spaghetti will lead a discussion about the musical should be paired with spooky Los Muertos cocktail made 2 to 5 p.m. The afternoon will be asta lovers can enjoy a choice of inclusive oyster experience. equally great eats. Executive chef with Avión Reposado, blood filled with live music from the Psouthern Italian family-style Following the “Ted’s Talk,” the two See Restaurant News page 17

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victim near the corner of Hayworth At noon, an unknown suspect At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect and Norton at 3:10 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1400 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Vine. 1500 block of Vine. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect P OLICE B LOTTER committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect assaulted a block of N. Robertson. vehicle parked near the corner of victim in the 1000 block of S. Sixth and Curson at 1 p.m. Stanley at 7:30 a.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Oct. 28 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:10 a.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 10 and Oct. 28. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of burglarized a vehicle parked in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los petty theft in the 600 block of N. First and Vista. 1300 block of N. Martel. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Robertson at 12:45 a.m. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of victim in the 1600 block of committed a petty theft in the 8900 Melrose and Spaulding at 3:10 Schrader at 2 p.m. block of Santa Monica. p.m. Beverly Hills Police Oct. 23 At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Department At 8:18 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police committed a petty theft in the 8300 300 block of N. Orange Grove. committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of Blackburn. Oct. 10 block of Santa Monica. Department An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8400 block of W. At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Oct. 22 petty theft in the 100 block of La Third at 8 p.m. committed a grand theft in the 400 tim near the corner of Fairfax and Cienega at 8:10 p.m. block of S. Rexford Drive. Santa Monica at 10:10 a.m. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect LEGAL NOTICE Two unknown female suspects At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of McCadden an assaulted a victim near the corner committed a grand theft in the committed a petty theft in the 600 Yucca. of Hollywood and Vine. Legal Notices: Summons (CITACION JU- 9600 block of Brighton Way at block of N. Robertson. DICIAL) Case Number (Numero del Caso): 4:50 p.m. The suspects were An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a BC688066 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): RE USA approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall An unknown suspect stole a vehi- petty theft in the 1100 block of victim in the 4200 block of W. Third and 130 to 150 pounds. cle parked in the 9200 block of Wilcox at 4 a.m. LLC, a limited liability company; NICO- at 11:50 p.m. LAS LAFOND CORNILLOTT, an individ- Sunset at 3 p.m. ual; INES LIGNET, an individual; and At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 24 DOES 1 THROUGH 10.. YOU ARE committed a burglary in the 300 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 600 BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA block of S. Swall Drive. block of N. Sierra Bonita. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect assaulted a DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): 8600 block of Sunset. victim in the 5700 block of Virginia STEPHANIE FURST. NOTICE! You have An unknown suspect committed a been sued. The court may decide against you Oct. 11 at 12:05 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6400 block of without your being heard unless you respond Hollywood at 8:30 a.m. within 30 days. Read the information below. At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7100 block of At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica at 6:30 p.m. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this committed a burglary in the 9700 burglarized a vehicle parked in the summons and legal papers are served on you block of Wilshire Boulevard. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 6800 block of Hollywood. to file a written response at this court and At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter 5600 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect committed a or phone call will not protect you. Your writ- an identity theft in the 300 near the corner of Sunset and ten response must be in proper legal form if An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 8300 block of block of N. Palm Drive at 10:22 Sherbourne. Beverly at 10 a.m. you want the court to hear your case. There p.m. victim in the 1600 block of N. Las may be a court form that you can use for An unknown suspect assaulted a Palmas at 12:45 p.m. your response. You can find these court At 12:51 p.m., an unknown sus- forms and more information at the California victim in the 800 block of Hilldale pect committed a petty theft in the Oct. 12 at 10:45 p.m. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Courts Online Self-Help Center committed a petty theft in the 7000 900 block of N. Alfred. (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your At 7:50 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. county law library, or the courthouse nearest committed a burglary in the 400 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the block of N. Palm Drive. burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked in the 6300 block of court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do 7700 block of Norton. An unknown suspect burglarized a not file your response on time, you may lose vehicle parked in the 1400 block of Hollywood at 2 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a the case by default, and your wages, money, N. Alta Vista at 7 p.m. grand theft in the 9500 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal Wilshire at 10:10 p.m. vehicle parked in the 8500 block of committed a petty theft in the 8400 Sunset at 11:10 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect requirements. You may want to call an attor- burglarized a vehicle parked near block of Beverly. ney right away. If you do not know an attor- Oct. 13 the corner of Fairfax and Clinton. ney, you may want to call an attorney referral Oct. 24 An unknown suspect committed a service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 1200 block of may be eligible for free legal services from pect committed a burglary in the At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Vine at 4 p.m. a nonprofit legal services program. You can committed a petty theft in the 8600 vehicle parked in the 7800 block of locate these nonprofit groups at the Califor- 9600 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Melrose at 7:15 p.m. block of Melrose. At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect nia Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelp- california.org), the California Courts Online An unknown suspect committed a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 6200 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of W. Third. Self-Help Center grand theft in the 800 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by con- Linden Drive at 3:30 p.m. vehicle parked in the 8600 block of Sunset at 7:30 p.m. 7100 block of Melrose. tacting your local court or county bar asso- An unknown suspect stole a bicy- ciation. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien At 4:20 p.m., an unknown female An unknown suspect burglarized a cle in the 7300 block of Melrose at for waived fees and costs on any settlement suspect assaulted a victim near At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect 5 p.m. or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked near the corner of the corner of Wilshire Boulevard Fairfax and Sixth at 8 p.m. civil case. The court's lien must be paid be- and Rodeo Drive. The suspect 7100 block of Santa Monica. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect fore the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro was approximately 5 feet 5 inches At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 4900 tall and 110 pounds. block of Wilshire. de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su con- Oct. 25 robbed a victim near the corner of tra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informa- Yucca and Vine. cion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a CALENDARIO despues de que le en- burglary in the 400 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 9000 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked near the corner of treguen esta citacion y papeles legales para Maple Drive at 7:30 p.m. block of Santa Monica. cle parked in the 600 block of N. Sunset and Orange at 6:40 p.m. presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta La Jolla at 10 p.m. corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al At 7:50 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a At 6:54 p.m., an unknown suspect demandante. Una carta o una llamada tele- fonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por es- committed a burglary in the 700 victim in the 7800 block of Santa At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near block of Walden Drive. Monica at 4:32 p.m. the corner of Sunset and crito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto committed a burglary in the 300 si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es block of S. Highland. Cahuenga. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect posible que haya un formulario que usted West Hollywood assaulted a victim in the 900 block An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encon- Oct. 23 trar estos formularios de la corte y mas in- of Hancock. cle parked near the corner of formacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Sheriff’s Station Willoughby and Fairfax at 7:30 At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), An unknown suspect committed a p.m. en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en Oct. 22 petty theft in the 7100 block of pect stole a vehicle parked in the la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede Santa Monica at 6 p.m. 1000 block of S. Crescent Heights. At 8:06 p.m., an unknown suspect pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al sec- At 10:05 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 6100 retario de la corte que le de un formulario de pect committed a grand theft in the At 6:48 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Wilshire. exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta 8700 block of Santa Monica. committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 900 block of su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso 8200 block of Sunset. N. Western at 12:35 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar A suspect assaulted a victim dur- su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas adverten- victim in the 600 block of N. cia. The name and address of the court is: (El ing a domestic violence incident in An unknown suspect burglarized a At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Kingsley at 8:15 a.m. the 1200 block of Sunset Plaza at nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPE- vehicle parked in the 1000 block of pect committed a petty theft in the RIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALI- 11:45 a.m. Sierra Bonita at 7:45 p.m. 1100 block of N. La Brea. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect FORNIA 111 NORTH HILL STREET LOS committed a burglary in the 200 ANGELES CA 90012 The name, address, At 12:23 p.m., an unknown sus- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of N. Larchmont. and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, pect assaulted a victim in the 7100 committed a petty theft in the 8400 tim in the 7000 block of Lanewood or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nom- block of Santa Monica. block of Sunset. at 12:50 a.m. bre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del Oct. 25 abogado del demandante, o del demandante An unknown suspect committed que no tiene abogado, es): FRANK MAR- Oct. 27 At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- CHETTI (SBN 203185) MARCHETTI burglary in the 1200 block of pect committed a petty theft in the pect assaulted a victim near the LAW 650 SIERRA MADRE VILLA AVE., Sunset Plaza at 1 p.m. At 2:41 p.m., an unknown suspect 7400 block of Melrose. corner of Hollywood and Vine. SUITE 102 PASADENA CA 91107. stole a vehicle parked near the (626)219.7991 Date: (Fecha) DEC 22, 2017 At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Fountain and Ogden. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a SHERRI R CARTER Clerk (Secretario) stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 burglary in the 200 block of S. grand theft in the 1700 block of MARION GOMEZ Deputy (Adjunto). block of Hancock. An unknown suspect assaulted a Formosa at 11:50 a.m. Wilcox at 3 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 November 1, 2018

Rock your ‘I Voted’ sticker for Election Day drink deals Wear your ‘I Voted’ sticker to restaurants and bars across Los Angeles for a number of Election Day deals on Nov. 6. The Birds & Bees is 1950s-themed cocktail bar offering classic drinks with a midcentury-modern flair. Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the bar will offer $5 old fashioned and daiquiri cocktails. 207 S. Broadway, (213)537-0510. Venetian-inspired wine bars Bacari West Third, Bacaro L.A., Bacari PDR and Bacari GDL will offer a free glass of their house-made sangria to all diners. 8030 W. Third St., #3/4, Los Angeles, (323)452-9149. 6805 Vista Del Mar Lane, Playa Del Rey, (310)439- 2308 S. Union Ave., Los Angeles, (213)748-7205. 2100. 757 Americana Way, Glendale, (818)696-1460. Come in to the globally inspired Granville restaurant near the Beverly Center, and score a choice of a com- plimentary and shareable cocktail or dessert. 8701 photo courtesy of FleurComGroup Beverly Blvd., (424)522-5161. Enjoy buy one, get one beer free specials at Broxton and The Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse. 1099 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)933-9949. 10543 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (424)832-7511. ‘Martha Stewart Wine & Food Show up to these restaurants with your ‘I Voted’ sticker, and buy one beer and get another for a penny. Experience’ coming to Los Angeles Mohawk Bend, 2141 W. Sunset Blvd., (213)483-2337. USA Today presents the “Martha Stewart Wine & Food Experience” at 6th & La Brea Brewery and Restaurant, 600 S. La Brea Los Angeles Center Studios on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Ave., Los Angeles, (323)998-8565. Beelman’s, 600 S. This savory event is perfect for sampling an eclectic collection of Los The one-of-a-kind, contemporary brewery and restau- Spring St., Los Angeles, (213)622-1022. Brennan’s, Angeles’ fine food, wine and craft beer. The Martha Stewart Experience serves as the official event entry and features a tented entrance with a rant experience at 6th & La Brea offers a 7-barrel brew- 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey, (424)443-5119. Corner Cantina, 630 W. Sixth St., #116-B/C, (213)614- “Celebrating with Martha” theme showcasing Martha-designed products. ing system with 16 rotating taps, from American styles 1900. Spring St. Bar, 626 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, The Grand Tasting spotlights special bites and sips along with a schedule like West Coast IPAs to English, German and Belgian (213)622-5859. of wine and beverage seminars and cooking demonstrations, including one styles. Your sticker gets you a second beer for 1¢. with Stewart herself. Participating restaurants include ing a night out in downtown Los comfortable booth with fringed Border Grill, Herringbone Santa Restaurant News Angles easier and more fun. 700 W. lamps and French bohemian murals Monica, CUT Beverly Hills, Fig & From page 14 Fifth St., (213)239-6500. for post-show drinks while dis- Olive, Cal Mare and more. cussing the show. 135 N. Grand The event will also feature a VIP Andreas Roller at Patina treats Ave., Los Angeles, (213)972-7322. guests to a contemporary five- lounge presented by Inside Access from course, pre-show tasting menu for Cast sightings at Chase. VIP ticketholders have access $95. The Patina Group has also featuring special wines, food, pri- conveniently arranged shuttle Kendall’s Brasserie Nick & Stef’s vate facilities and early entry to transport so guests can get to the ommonly frequented by cast the Grand Tasting at noon. theater in time. 141 S. Grand Ave., and crew post-show, Kendall’s pre-show menu A portion of the event’s pro- (213)972-3331. CBrasserie is located at the base of xecutive chef Megan Logan has ceeds will benefit the Ovarian The Music Center. This modern, revamped the traditional steak- Cancer Society. Tickets bought artistic and vibrant French brasserie Ehouse menu so guests can indulge in in advance are $85 and $120 for Café Pinot new menu offers a revamped menu by execu- expanded dry-aged prime steak VIP admission. Tickets sold at tive chef Jean-Pierre Bosc. Happy options, fresh-catch seafood selec- the gate will be $100 and $135 photo by Fadil Berisha xecutive chef Phillip Martin hour features an extensive cocktail tions and a curated world-class wine for VIP admission. and the staff at Café Pinot will list for a pre-show drink. Guests are list of over 500 labels. The happy The Los Angeles Center Studios are located at 450 S. Bixel St. For infor- Emake sure guests can dine in time able to receive discounted parking hour offers small bites and drinks mation and tickets, visit bit.ly/2JqurvC. for a show at The Music Center. at The Music Center garage, mak- perfect before a performance, The recently launched, two-course, ing the evening a convenient one- including crab cake sliders and dry- pre-show menu is $42 per person. stop destination. Come back for a aged steakhouse meatballs. The Choices include hamachi crudo or nightcap at The BoardRoom tucked restaurant also offers a complimen- rotisserie Jidori chicken. The inside Kendall’s Brasserie. It’s a tary shuttle to The Music Center for DDiiiaa dde e lloos MMuuueeerrrttos restaurant also offers complimenta- sophisticated lounge where mixolo- guests. 330 S. Hope St., Los ry parking for theater guests, mak- gy reigns. Wait out the traffic in a Angeles, (213)680-0330. Ceellleeebbbrrraaatttiiioon!

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LAUSD appoints new director NewThe Los tours Angeles Zoo offer has rare glimpse into zoo life of its public television station launched two new tours to give The Los Angeles Unified School guests an inside look into animal District has announced that Jaime care, conservation and life at the Jimenez will serve as the new gen- L.A. Zoo. eral manager of LAUSD’s public The Wild Adventures Behind the television station, KLCS. Scenes tour is a fun and informative Jimenez has more than 20 years peek into how the zoo cares for of experience in the broadcasting each of the 1,400 animals and 270 industry, including management of species who live on the grounds. sales, operations and news. Guests can learn about nutritional Throughout his career, he has held needs and food preparation, as well leadership roles that have con- as what goes into designing a natur- tributed to significant audience and al habitat that promotes overall revenue growth. well-being, conservation efforts “We want KLCS to be the voice and more. of public education in our commu- Learn about nutritional nity,” LAUSD Superintendent photo courtesy of LAUSD Austin Beutner said. “Our plan is to needs and food photo courtesy of GLAZA/Jamie Pham engage students in all facets of the Jaime Jimenez preparation, what goes Guests can learn about nutritional needs and food preparation in the work – behind the camera, in front ward to the talent, experience and into designing a natural new Wild Adventures Behind the Scenes tour at the Los Angeles Zoo. of the camera and in programming. perspective that Mr. Jimenez will We also want to engage families, bring to Los Angeles Unified and habitat, conservation Zoo gives guests unprecedented iors. The tour costs $150 per person teachers and our communities in the entire community.” efforts and more. access to the zoo’s conservation and plus zoo general admission. this work.” Jimenez attended LAUSD animal care efforts through one of General admission to the Los KLCS – known as the “education schools and graduated from Loyola The tour takes place on Saturday its animal care experts. The Keys to Angeles Zoo is $21 for 13- to 61- station” – is one of only five public Marymount University. and Sunday’s at 9-10:30 a.m. and the Zoo tour take place on the sec- year-olds, $18 for seniors ages 62 television stations in the nation “I am excited to have been cho- 1:30-3 p.m., and will include a visit ond Friday of each month from 9- and older, and $16 for children ages operated by a school district. sen for this important role within to two different locations. The tour 11 a.m. and includes a continental 2 to 12. No ticket is required for Upgrades completed this year Los Angeles Unified,” Jimenez costs $75 per person plus zoo gen- breakfast at the Sea Life Cliffs children under 2. Admission for include a state-of-the art new stu- said. “I look forward to the core eral admission. Tour themes viewing window from 9-9:30 a.m. Greater Los Angeles Zoo dio. Recent technological improve- mission of providing programming include pioneering conservation, During the tour, participants will Association members is free. ments have enabled KLCS to pro- and services that can educate, cats and dogs, meal-time rituals, visit three locations while focusing The Los Angeles Zoo is located duce high-definition, multi-camera inform and enlighten our students, evolving habitats and more. on a species or theme, including at 5333 Zoo Drive. For information field productions, including live families and the entire Los Angeles The Wild Adventures Keys to the mammals, birds and animal behav- and tickets, visit lazoo.org. broadcasts. community.” “We are very excited for Jaime Jimenez to join the KLCS team,” LAUSD board President Mónica García said. “KLCS has been a pil- lar in Los Angeles Unified for decades, and we are looking for-

Golf tournament supports Beyond the Bell program Beyond the Bell, an afterschool program overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District, is hosting the 11th annual Beyond the Bell Golf Classic on Monday, Nov. 12, at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. With collaborative partners such as basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his Skyhook Foundation, the Thelonius Monk Jazz Institute and Northrup Grumman, Beyond the Bell is in the process of expanding its reach. The golf tournament will be followed by a dinner banquet honor- ing Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president of global responsibility at Northrup Grumman, which is a longtime supporter of Beyond the Bell’s CyberPatriot program for high school and middle school students. Beyond the Bell serves over 100,000 students per day in free afterschool programs. Participating schools must have at least 50 percent or more of their student population receiving free and reduced lunches, meaning they are at pover- ty level or below. The programs provide home- work assistance and tutoring, physical fitness and sports, and enrichment activities such as art, dance, leadership and music. Data shows that students who participate in afterschool activities have higher school attendance rates, improved grade point averages and increased high school graduation rates, and are less involved in crime. Golf registration is $250 per person; $75 for the dinner only. For information, call (213)241-7900, or email [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 November 1, 2018

LA Phil launches Camino Nuevo site

forThe Los free Angeles Philharmonicmusic education program has announced the creation of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles at Camino Nuevo, the fourth site of LA Phil Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel’s YOLA program, through which the LA Phil and its community partners provide free, high-quality music training and academic support to over 1,200 students from photo by Chelsea Sutton vulnerable communities. “Señor Plummer’s Final Fiesta” brings viewers into the middle of late YOLA at Camino Nuevo will serve hundreds of students in the 19th-century and early 20th-century Los Angeles as it celebrates the life Westlake and MacArthur Park of Eugene Plummer, a champion of community in early days of the city. area of Los Angeles and will be home to the first in-school YOLA model, democratizing access to a Whimsical Plummer Park show rigorous music-education- through-the-school environment, with additional music enrichment photo by Paul Cressey extended through Nov. 18 in after-school hours. Award-winning artists’ collective Rogue Artists Ensemble takes over West Currently serving students in Youth Orchestra Los Angeles at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy will Hollywood’s Plummer Park through a commission from the city of West grades K-3, YOLA at Camino serve students in the Westlake and MacArthur Park area of Los Hollywood’s Arts Division for a site-specific immersive theater experience Nuevo will, over time, serve stu- Angeles and will be home to the first in-school YOLA model. with “Señor Plummer’s Final Fiesta,” celebrating the life of Eugene dents in grades K-12 at the Kayne Plummer, a champion of community in early Los Angeles and a prominent Siart campus and Miramar cam- figure in what is now West Hollywood. The show has now been extended Annenberg – a philanthropic ini- two to three years of music train- pus of Camino Nuevo Charter through Nov. 18. tiative led by Gregory Annenberg ing, six- to seven-year-old chil- Academy. Told through a patchwork of tall-tales, large-scale puppets, masks and Weingarten, a vice president and dren show enhanced mental and YOLA at Camino Nuevo is also music, Rogue Artists Ensemble electrifies Señor Plummer’s whimsical tales director of the Annenberg behavioral skills. Their level of the site of a five-year research of early Los Angeles in a memory map that reflects back to the communities Foundation – and by the continued brain maturation is also shown to study by the Brain and Creativity of the city. Written by Diana Burbano, Tom Jacobson and Chelsea Sutton collaboration and support of the be higher than in a comparable Institute at the USC Dornsife with Rogue Artists Ensemble; directed by Rogue’s artistic director Sean T. LA Phil. group of children who did not College of Letters, Arts, and Cawelti with assistant director Julia Garcia Combs; and featuring original The new study extends the receive music training. Sciences. Titled Music Education music by Adrien Prévost, this immersive show pulls viewers into the middle Brain and Creativity Institute’s The launch of YOLA at Camino and Human Development, the of late 19th-century and early 20th-century Los Angeles. prior efforts to examine child Nuevo is part of the LA Phil’s study is aimed at investigating the The play takes place in the Great Hall and Long Hall and the connected development and music educa- Centennial initiatives aimed at effects of music training on the rooms and courtyard at Plummer Park. Audiences will experience a multitude tion. Results obtained to date from doubling the number of YOLA emotional, cognitive, social and of stories from Eugene Plummer’s past and the history of Los Angeles, and a study launched in 2012 and car- students by 2021. neural development of children. they will be able to pick and choose which paths and characters they follow. ried out in collaboration with the Camino Nuevo is located at The study is made possible by a “Señor Plummer’s Final Fiesta” runs through Nov. 18 with performances LA Phil and YOLA at Heart of 3435 W. Temple St. For more generous grant from GRoW @ on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range Los Angeles, suggest that after information, visit laphil.com/yola. from $35-$55, which include options for a performance with drinks provided by Angel City Brewery. A special pay-what-you-can performance will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. In order to be considered, fill out the Our School section publishes every week. survey at rogueartists.org. Have news about your school? Plummer Park is located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. For information, Submit to [email protected]. Photos welcome! visit weho.org/arts. 20 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Travel to ‘Oz’ with the Nine O’Clock Players The Nine O’Clock Players present the opening of the “Oz!” production on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. As they follow the Yellow Brick road to meet the Wizard and find their way home, Dorothy and Toto come upon a rub- ber-legged Scarecrow that needs a brain, a kindly Tin Man missing a heart and a lovable Cowardly Lion

photo courtesy of Japan House Los Angeles who wants courage. Together they battle the Wicked Sou Fujimoto’s exhibition “Futures of the Future” includes whimsical Witch of the West and her winged models of miniature people next to ordinary objects like potato chips. monkeys until Glinda the Good Witch helps them get to the Emerald City. Enjoy this dazzling Architect displays mesmerizing musical filled with wonderful songs and thrill after thrill. photo courtesy of Nine O’Clock Players/Jenny Brandt designs at Japan House Tickets start at $15. Revisit the classic tale of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz with the Nine Japan House Los Angeles presents “Sou Fujimoto: Futures of the Performances are every Sunday at 2 O’Clock Players’ new production. Future,” a free public showcasing a wide variety of works by acclaimed p.m. through Dec. 2. For weekday Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, now on view through Dec. 12. school field trips, the show will be The exhibition will highlight recurring themes and concepts Fujimoto performed Tuesdays through applies to his designs that are rooted in humanity. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through View more than a hundred architectural models and floor-to-ceiling Nov. 29. photographs of public and private buildings from around the world For information and tickets, visit including Tokyo, London, Paris, Doha, Budapest and more. The exhibit nineoclockplayers.com, or contact also includes whimsical models of miniature people next to ordinary [email protected]. objects like potato chips, a sponge and a drinking glass. The exhibition is accompanied by several works from “Architecture is Everywhere,” Fujimoto’s installation displayed at the Chicago Architecture Biennial in 2016. Visitors will get a glimpse of Fujimoto’s fantastical designs where he pairs small-scale human figures with every- day items, like ping-pong balls. The architecture plants the seed of inspiration to reimagine the future, allowing visitors to observe things differ- ently in order to ignite creativity. Japan House Los Angeles is located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit japanhousela.com, or call (800)516-0565.

‘Renaissance Nude’ unveiled at the Getty The J. Paul Getty Museum pre- Abject Body, and the Nude in sents “The Renaissance Nude,” a Personal Iconography. Within this new exhibition tracing the emer- framework, the exhibition looks at gence and influence of the nude in how artists across Europe Renaissance art, featuring more than approached particular subjects and 100 works of art, including by themes, ranging from the body of Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Christ and St. Sebastian to the nude Dürer, Titian and others, now on in the landscape to Venus, the power view until Jan. 27. of women and male sexuality. Drawing inspiration from classical The Getty is located at 1200 Getty sculpture and the study of the live Center Drive. For information, visit photo courtesy of the Getty model, Renaissance artists made the getty.edu. nude central to their art, creating life- like, vibrant and varied representa- tions of the human body. “The Renaissance Nude” traces the rise of the nude over the course of a century with masterpieces made in Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands, from the early 15th to the early 16th century. “Since the Renaissance, the nude has a central preoccupation of European Art. Yet until now no museum has undertaken a comprehensive examination of where and how the nude obtained its preemi- nent place in art practice and history,” said Timothy Potts, director of the Getty Museum. “In bringing together some of the greatest exam- ples of Renaissance art from major European and American collections, the exhibition explores the various aspects of this enduring and captivat- ing subject, allowing visitors an unprecedented opportunity to immerse themselves in one of Western art’s richest and most innovative traditions.” Same D ay Appoin tments Kids a nd T eens does not Painting and sculpture feature Sick & Physicals prominently, as do drawings, illumi- charge a facil ity fee nated manuscripts and prints. The exhibition looks not only at the cen- Beverly H ills Office ters most often associated with the Renaissance nude - such as Florence, 240 Sou t h La C ienega, #350 Venice, Rome and Nuremberg - but also Paris, Bruges and lesser known Beverly Hi l ls, CA 90211 centers of northern Europe. Open Mo n. , Tue s ., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 “The Renaissance Nude” is organized around five major themes: Christian Culture, Humanist Culture, We ar e the only NCQA Certified Pedia tric M ed ical Group in Los Angeles Artistic Theory and Practice, the Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 November 1, 2018

CelebrateCelebrate the creative Veterans contribu- films in created the in the Arts Veterans and Make Humanitiesences in film. Day tions of military veterans in obser- Movies program, a series of work- Veterans and their guests receive vance of Veterans in the Arts and shops presented by LACMA in col- free admission to the museum. The Humanities Day on Sunday, Nov. 4, laboration with the Los Angeles screenings will be held in at 11:30 a.m., at the Los Angeles Public Library. The program teach- LACMA’s Bing Theatre, 5905 County Museum of Art. es veterans how to capture their Wilshire Blvd. For information, call Be sure to vote View a series of compelling short unique perspectives and experi- (323)857-6010, or visit lacma.org. on Nov. 6 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS:CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California

REQUEST: The Planning Commission will consider proposed revisions to the West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance to extend the public review and comment period for staff-approved development projects.

PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits.

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Thursday, November 15, 2018 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: All Zoning Districts, Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for Exemption).

The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press have a long history of running political advertisements, including this ad from the Oct. 27, The staff report will be available on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at City Hall, 8300 1960, issue. The outcome of the election that year signaled the beginning of one of the country’s most prolific political dynasties. This Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on- year, Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 6. The ballot includes races line at www.weho.org for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, California governor and many other state positions, as well as statewide and county ballot IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those initiatives. Those who do not vote by mail are encouraged to go to the polls and vote to make their voices heard. issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

YWCA Greater L.A. honors To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special leaders making a difference assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you YWCA Greater Los Angeles is Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) holding its 125th anniversary gala Congresswoman Lucille Roybal- on this evening, Nov. 1, at the Allard, and Los Angeles City 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing Loews Hollywood Hotel. Council members Nury Martinez, impaired is (323) 848-6496. The gala will celebrate people 6th District, and Mitch O’Farrell, who have a vision, make a differ- 13th District. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided ence and create a legacy. They Founded in 1894, YWCA Greater include actress Barbara Eden, who Los Angeles addresses the emerging upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the will receive the Legacy Film and and ongoing needs of the communi- meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466- Television Award; actress Rita ty. As a women’s membership 3876) or go to www.metro.net Moreno, who will receive the movement built on the mission of Soromundi Award; labor leader eliminating racism and empowering ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Dolores Huerta, the Angel Award women, the organization celebrates are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express honoree; and civil rights lawyer more than 120 years of community their opinion in this matter. Constance L. “Connie” Rice, the service. Core initiatives include Legacy Award honoree. Also being workforce development, child For further information contact Jerry Hittleman, Contract Planner, in the Planning honored are businesswoman development, youth development, and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: t e m - Deborah Flint, who will receive the advocacy, housing, senior engage- Corporate Visionary Champion ment programs and sexual assault [email protected] Award; and PBS SoCal COO and crisis services. YWCA Greater Los Vice President of Education And Angeles is pioneering a model of Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Community Engagement Jamie community center and housing to Myers, recipient of the Legacy transform lives, build self-reliance Media Award. Award presenters and strengthen communities. include Los Angeles County A VIP program begins at 5:30 Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- District Attorney Jackie Lacey, Los p.m.; dinner and reception at 7 p.m. Angeles Economic and Workforce The Loews Hollywood Hotel is тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- Development Department General located at 1755 N. Highland Ave. 6826. Manager Jan Perry, California state For information, visit ywcagla.com. 22 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Center continues support for homeless women The Downtown Women’s Center homelessness. DWC recognized addicted to drugs or alcohol. I wasn’t recently hosted Dinner With A Cause, Anthem Blue Cross Foundation for lazy. I followed all the rules. I am its annual fundraising gala, at Vibiana its commitment to enhancing health well educated and had a good job. in downtown Los Angeles. in underserved communities. But it wasn’t enough. It was the high Elected officials and community Additionally, DWC honored cost of housing in Los Angeles that leaders attended the Oct. 18 event, Councilman Jose Huizar, 14th drove me into homelessness.” photo courtesy of Chris Schmitt Photography which included speeches from District, and Richelle Huizar for their For information, visit downtown- Guests at Dinner With a Cause were greeted by representatives from Downtown Women’s Center CEO work in addressing the city’s afford- womenscenter.org. the Downtown Womens Center. Lisa Watson, Congresswoman able housing crisis, and Sondra Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and DWC Salas, of Universal Studios advocate Ericka Newsome. Hollywood, for overseeing DWC’s “For all women, the security of a monthly enrichment workshop, permanent home is the foundation for Whole Woman Saturdays. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD which we will fight until we see the “Dinner With A Cause” raised day that there is no woman unhoused funds for the organization’s services in Los Angeles,” Watson said. for over 4,000 women experiencing PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE “Ending women’s homelessness homelessness. Newsome, a former requires a sensitivity to these needs client of the center, expressed the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will of homeless women and organiza- importance the organization has in hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: tions like the Downtown Women’s her life. Center are leading the charge in not “My life changed when I found LOCATIONS:CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California only fulfilling these needs but in the Downtown Women’s Center. The treating women with the respect and moment I walked through the doors, dignity that they deserve,” Waters I immediately felt welcome. REQUEST: The Planning Commission will consider proposed revisions to added. Newsome said. “Just because I was the West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance, amending Chapter The annual event also honored homeless, doesn’t mean I got there 19.64 (Development Fees) to alleviate confusion by removing community leaders in the fight to end because of bad choices. I wasn’t references to affordable housing fees therefrom.

PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. by Myles Mellor Crossword Puzzle APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Thursday, November 15, 2018 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: All Zoning Districts, Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for Exemption).

The staff report will be available on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and online at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or Across 6. Cabinet dept. 1. Deprive by deceit 7. Be in sync in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning 4. Not us 8. Celebration Commission, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, 8. Camera setting 9. Three-player card game the Public Hearing. 13. Book collector’s suffix 10. Home on the range: Var. 14. Right-hand person 11. Enthusiastic poetry 15. Japanese form of self-defense 12. ___ favor To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening 16. Atlas abbr. 15. Spring 17. Air conditioner capacity, for short 20. UK leaders Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special 18. He’s shown as grim, often 21. Done working, briefly assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you 19. Texas seaport 25. “Who ___?” (slangy query) must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 22. Small particle 26. Important Dadaist 23. Plus-or-minus fig. 27. Daisy of Dogpatch 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing 24. City near Berlin 29. Southern soldier impaired is (323) 848-6496. 28. Grief-ridden 30. Winter woe 33. Prince Hussein for one 31. Hung. neighbor 35. Nevada county or its seat 32. Record Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided 36. Popular Florida resort 34. A.C. letters upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the 43. Battering wind 36. Military rank, abbr. 44. Insurance company for vets 37. Car club meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466- 45. Skills 38. Harm 3876) or go to www.metro.net 49. Benefit of a large car 39. Name before married 54. Nosebag tidbit 40. Immigrant’s class, abbr. 55. Ancient S. American 41. Grammy nominee in 2007: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express 56. South African city Corinne Bailey ___ their opinion in this matter. 62. Phone 42. Actors’ union 64. Mideast potentate 46. American General 65. East Indian sauce 47. Spud For further information contact Jerry Hittleman, Contract Planner, in the Planning 66. Egg related 48. French holy woman, for short 67. Snatcher of Peter Pan’s shadow 50. Josh and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: 68. ___ Maria 51. Yet [email protected] 69. Believer in many gods 52. C to C or A to A 70. Figure skater’s jump 53. Austrian composer, Gustav 71. “___ out!” (ump’s call) 56. Push on the radio Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk 57. Earthenware pot Down 58. Russian river 1. Tank top 59. Kind of theater 2. Fully 60. Self-published publication Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- 3. Mimic 61. Asian sea name 4. A don’t say this or do that 62. One with a beat тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- 5. Number of visitors on 63. Gardner of movies your webpage 6826. See Answers page 25 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 November 1, 2018

HowAll the big to films spend of the year are theSkip: rest “Instant of Family” the year at the movies done. That’s less an attack and more “Ralph Breaks the Internet” a complaint, but never doubt (Nov. 21) Hollywood and those rare fringe Ralph and the gang are back, films that unexpectedly steal our ready to take us down nostalgia lane. hearts. Here’s what to check out and What’s not to love? avoid, and the gambles that could go “Green Book” either way. One of the Farrelly brothers Walters, Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Suspiria” (Nov. 2) (“Dumb and Dumber”) helming a even Dick Van Dyke reprising his So the director of “Call Me by bio comedy-drama depicting Viggo original role, all in a film by the Your Name” follows his best pic Mortensen as a bouncer driving a “Chicago” director, and the result might be sweeter than a spoonful of nom with a remake of the 1977 sur- pianist, played by Mahershala Ali, photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures realist horror film. The result is crit- around the country – I’m intrigued. sugar. ically mixed, but that’s to be expect- “Creed II” “Welcome to Marwen” (Dec. Jovan Adepo stars as Boyce in “Overlord,” a J.J. Abrams-produced zom- ed from, dare I call it, arthouse cine- While Ryan Coogler moves away 21) bie Nazi movie. ma. from the director’s chair to a produc- Robert Zemekis (“Back to the Skip: “The Nutcracker and the er’s credit, this sequel looks like it’s Future,” “Forrest Gump”) is a pow- seems like an Oscar shoo-in for revisit her old life years later. A grim Four Realms” in good hands with all the main stars erhouse, but his attempts at digital makeup. Sure, Sam Rockwell’s affair indeed, but Karyn Kusama “Overlord” (Nov. 9) set to reprise and a fresh director, animation (“The Polar Express,” physical appearance doesn’t match (“Jennifer’s Body,” “The A J.J. Abrams-produced zombie Steve Caple Jr., who Forbes dubbed “Beowulf”) always slip into the the great W., but Bale always deliv- Invitation”) is up for the task. Nazi movie? It sounds outlandish, a “30 Under 30” in the industry. uncanny valley, resulting in charac- ers incredible character perfor- Potential: Anything about Ruth but any reminder of just how vile Skip: “Robin Hood” ters just realistic enough to look very mances and re-teaming with director Bader Ginsburg deserves attention. Nazis were, and their professors are, “If Beale Street Could Talk” wrong. But “Marwen,” a playful and Adam McKay (“Anchorman,” She’s a titan of justice, but biopics remains a compelling choice. Plus, (Dec. 7) serious role for Steve Carell, looks “Step Brothers,” “The Big Short”) are a mixed bag shrouded in dis- zombies. “Moonlight” director Barry like the answer by digitally bringing will likely be the winner of the holi- jointed narratives that often lack a Gamble: “The Girl in the Jenkins’ next project seems a touch dolls to life. day season. pulse. Hopefully “On the Basis of Spider’s Web” more plot driven, and that’s OK. Gamble: “Bumblebee” “Destroyer” Sex,” starring Felicity Jones as a Skip: “The Grinch” Jenkins wins. That’s all. “Vice” (Dec. 25) Nicole Kidman wants a second younger RBG, breaks the cycle and “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes “Ann and the Apocalypse” Christian Bale as former Vice Oscar for leading role, this time in an taps into why she’s so historically of Gindelwald” (Nov. 16) An apocalyptic musical for the President Dick Cheney might seem intense drama about a former uncov- iconic. Colin Farrell’s casting in holiday season? The premise alone out of place, but “Vice” already er officer for the LAPD who must Gamble: “Holmes” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find is enticing, promising all the campy Them” was inspired, so discovering goodness this genre hybrid can his character was merely a disguise deliver. for Johnny Depp’s Gellert “Spider-Man: Into the Spider- Grindelwald was a massive disap- Verse” (Dec. 14) pointment. How hard is it to cast Odd frame rate aside, Spidey’s actors not embroiled in domestic first foray into digital animation abuse cases? One actor doesn’t looks ready to bring all the visual make or break a film, and Ezra spectacle and comics aesthetics live- Miller’s return is exciting, but action superhero films tend to sub- Depp’s presence is disappointing. due. And let’s not ignore the pres- “Widows” ence of writer-producers Phil Lord “12 Years a Slave” director Steve and Christopher Miller (“The LEGO McQueen finally returns to feature Movie,” “21 Jump Street”) who films with a follow-up to his best pic haven’t disappointed yet. winner. Viola Davis and Michelle Gamble: “Aquaman” (Dec. 13) Rodriguez lead a team of widows Skip: “Mortal Engines” who must fight back against a com- “Mary Poppins Returns” (Dec. munity that blames them for their 19) deceased husbands’ criminal wrong- Emily Blunt filling in for Julie doings. With a screenplay by “Gone Andrews. So a delightful actor Girl” novelist Gillian Flynn, this is replaces a delightful actor. Add to sure to be a gut-wrenching good the mix files for Meryl Streep, Colin time. Firth, Angela Lansbury, Julie

photo courtesy of BWR Public Relations The first season of The Groundlings’ new online comedy series, “Groundlings Originals,” will be directed by Alex Staggs and includes 10 episodes, with a new episode releasing every month.

The Groundlings launches digital sketch comedy series The Groundlings present The releasing every month. To celebrate Groundlings Theatre & School’s the launch of the new website, the new user-friendly website, which first three episodes are available features an original sketch comedy now. online video series, “Groundlings “Groundlings personify the odd Originals.” and wonderfully weird in all of us. “Groundlings Originals” takes These characters celebrate their The Groundlings’ signature brand flaws and allow everyone to laugh of character-driven sketches out of at the delicious absurdity of being their sold-out weekly Hollywood human,” Staggs said. venue and brings it online. The first The Groundlings Theatre & season, directed by Groundlings School is located at 7307 Melrose alumnus Alex Staggs, will include Ave. For information, visit 10 episodes, with a new episode groundlings.com. 24 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

CHLAIn recognition raises for their compas- $5.5 Kimmelmillion touched millionsfor carewhen grandchildren and research and three great- sion and dedicated support of he shared the story about his son, grandchildren. “Like every parent Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, William, who was three days old we worry a great deal … and then late night talk show host and when he received open-heart I visited that sacred place and saw comedian Jimmy Kimmel, former surgery at CHLA for a rare con- the great spirit and dedication Dodgers play-by-play announcer genital heart defect. Kimmel has from those who work there.” Vin Scully, and global entertain- been a stalwart advocate for health Hasbro has been a longtime ment company Hasbro were care coverage for all children and CHLA supporter, providing chari- awarded the Courage to Care families in America. table grants, product donations and award at CHLA’s “From Paris Kimmel’s son’s surgeon, Dr. employee volunteers at fundrais- With Love” gala on Oct. 20. Vaughn A. Starnes, was the ing events throughout the year. More than 1,400 prominent evening’s special guest and mis- “Giving back is part of our philanthropists, local dignitaries sion ambassador. DNA, and we are incredibly proud photo courtesy of KCCLA and supporters gathered at the For 67 years, Scully delighted to support this organization and Ji Yun-Ja, president of the Ji Yun Ja Gayageum Korean Traditional Event Deck at L.A. LIVE for an baseball lovers with his one-of-a- the important work that you do,” Intangible Cultural Center, is one of the most talented gayageum event that raised $5.5 million to kind play-by-play for the Los said Brian Goldner, Hasbro chair- players in North America. support the patient care and med- Angeles Dodgers. Since retiring in man and CEO. “Around the world, ical research that children who 2016, Scully has gained a new almost all of our employees volun- visit the hospital need. generation of listeners at CHLA by teer with children’s causes – and I “We won’t rest until every child reading storybooks to patients in know our employees who spend has access to the care they need to the hospital’s Literally Healing time here, with you, with the set them on the path to a healthy room. He’s also the voice of public patients and families under your Workshop and concert honor and successful life,” CHLA service announcements supporting care, are especially honored by President and CEO Paul S. Proposition 4, the bond initiative this recognition. They’ve seen Viviano said. “Children’s Hospital to raise funds for children’s hospi- first-hand your commitment to traditionalThe Korean Cultural Korean Center Traditional music Intangible Cultural Los Angeles is incredibly grateful tals throughout California. care, and the difference you make Los Angeles and Ji Yun Ja Center. to each of you for your support, “Two words that have always in the lives of children and fami- Gayageum Korean Traditional Ji, one of the most talented which helps our hospital provide shaken my heart are ‘children’s lies.” Intangible Cultural Center pre- gayageum players in North transformative compassionate care hospital,’” Scully said, who noted Emmy-nominated actor Jesse sent “An Encounter of Korean America, will also host a work- at more than half a million patient that he and his wife have been Tyler Ferguson hosted the gala. Song, Gayageum and shop on the gayageum sanjo for visits per year.” blessed with six children, 16 For information, visit chla.org. Geomungo” on Friday, Nov. 2, at traditional Korean arts perform- 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of the ers and students who live in Los Korean Cultural Center’s Ari Angeles on Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Hall. “It’s great to witness their NOW This performance showcases ceaseless passion and pride LEASING YOUR NEW HOME various Korean cultural music towards Korean traditional and unconventional harmonies, music,” said Nak Jung Kim, and features gayageum director of KCCLA. “I hope the byeongchang, or singing and audience will have a chance to instrumentation. fully immerse themselves in the Participating artists include Ji delightfulness of our sounds, feel- Yun-Ja, president of the Ji Yun Ja ing connected to the roots of Gayageum Korean Traditional Korean culture.” Intangible Cultural Center; Park Admission is free, but phone or Chan Eung, professor of Korean online reservation is required. language, literature and perfor- KCCLA is located at 5505 mance studies at Ohio State Wilshire Blvd. For information University; and members of the Ji and reservations, visit kccla.org, Yun Ja Gayageum Korean or call (323)936-3015.

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Beverly Hills will change longtime K-8 model From page 1 in the country. It ranked No. 11 in a A few others, including former 2018-19 list of best Los Angeles area Beverly Hills Mayor Robert K. school districts compiled by data Tanenbaum, wanted the board to after their current terms, abstaining. aggregation site niche.com, based on postpone the vote until after the two “The time for this transition is long metrics such as graduation rates, state new board members take office. overdue,” school board member Mel test scores and college readiness. Two of the candidates, Tristen Spitz said. “The time for courage and District administration also cites Walker-Shuman and Rachelle commitment by the members of this declining enrollment and a resulting Marcus, have spoken in favor of Board of Education is now.” overstaffing of teachers as one of the reconfiguration. The third candidate, photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Under the new configuration, K-5 main factors limiting academic offer- Marvin Winans Jr., told board mem- students at El Rodeo School, which ings, particularly in the middle school bers there should be a citywide ref- will close in June 2019 for two years grade levels. The new configuration erendum to resolve the issue. of construction, will move to is designed to address those issues. The board’s vote this week was Woofstock returns to Beverly Hills Hawthorne School; K-5 students at Korbatov, the board president, said the culmination of nearly two years Woofstock90210 will take place in Serendoggity and Afters dessert truck. Beverly Vista will move to Horace she had another obligation to attend of discussion. In January 2017, the heart of Beverly Hills on Roxbury There truly is something for every- Mann School. All 6-8 grade students and left the meeting before the board school board member Noah Margo Park’s “Wiggly Field,” on Sunday, one. will move to Beverly Vista School. voted. raised the possibility of closing a Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woofstock is free to attend, and District administration is going to “I don’t feel comfortable, personal- school to address the district’s pro- Presented by the city of Beverly free parking is available at Beverly assemble a series of subcommittees ly, taking this vote,” she said. jected budget deficits and improve Hills’ Community Services Hills High School with pet-friendly to assist with the change, which will Korbatov added that she had con- programming. The conversation Department, Woofstock 90210 is an shuttles to the park from 10:45 a.m. to take effect in the 2019-20 school year. fidence in the remaining board continued after Superintendent exciting, day-long festival for dogs 5 p.m. The long-term future of the K-5, 6- members and administration to exe- Michael Bregy joined the district in and their owners. This annual pet Sponsors include Lili and Jon 8 configuration will be evaluated cute whichever plan was decided, February 2017. extravaganza features a pet parade, Bosse, Subaru, VCA West Los when El Rodeo is close to reopening. but felt she should abstain because Last school year, the district contests, pet-related goods and ser- Angeles Animal Hospital, It could become a third K-5 school, or she won’t be on the board to “do the assembled a 22-member Future vices, pet adoptions, entertainment, Right:Ratio, The Amanda part of another configuration the work” and “see it through.” Focused Schools Team to evaluate food trucks and fun for the whole Foundation and Beverly Hills Small board wants to consider. Goldstein also said he abstained in the reconfiguration possibilities. family. Animal Hospital. Declining enrollment and part because his time on the board is Walker-Shuman was part of the near There will be over 35 pet-related For more information, call statewide changes to funding for pub- ending. unanimous vote last winter to rec- vendors and specialty booths. The Pet (310)285-6830 or visit lic schools have contributed to the Public comment was divided. ommend transitioning to three K-5 Care Foundation will have pets avail- beverlyhills.org/woofstock90210. cuts in programming since the district Some parents, including Emma schools and one middle school. able for adoption. Food trucks include For social media, post event photos to was last recognized as one of the best Smizik, said they moved to Beverly Winans was the only Future Cousins Main Lobster, India Jones, #Woofstock90210. Hills for the K-8 schools and Focused Schools Team member to implored the school board to keep vote in favor of retaining the long- them “as the amazing K-8 schools time K-8 model. Bregy and district they are.” administration also recommended a Local representatives say stakes are high on Nov. 6 Maria Bennett, Hawthorne’s PTA consolidated middle school. From page 3 from Congress, now is a vital time “What’s happened now is, it isn’t president, said the students “need But the board did not vote on With the Nov. 6 election just five for us to discuss how we can get just that people identify each other more options and choices” in their reconfiguration following those rec- days away, many local government involved and act to protect our as politically different from one middle school programming. ommendations with questions lin- officials said it is imperative that nation.” another, but they ascribe all other “It’s time to do what’s right for gering over how it would accommo- voters turn out. Local Los Angeles officials who sorts of motives and characteristics our middle school students,” she date reconfiguration with ongoing At the federal level, U.S. Reps. are not on the Nov. 6 ballot but are to people just because they politi- added. construction at multiple school sites. Adam Schiff and Ted Lieu are seek- supporting federal and state candi- cally disagree with each other,” Several parents didn’t indicate a The passage of Measure BH, a $385 ing reelection. Schiff, who was first dates, also stressed the importance Feuer said. “So, we have gone far configuration preference, but said million construction bond measure elected to the U.S. House of of voting. beyond the notion of being able to they wanted the district to improve approved by Beverly Hills voters in Representatives in 2000, said he is “The importance of this election disagree about policy and still academically. Carrie Hebroni, a June, gave the district a clearer pic- focused on ensuring the country is too great to simply stay home,” respect each other. Because now, in Hawthorne parent, asked the com- ture of its options. remains safe, that economic growth said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “Please the national mind in so many cir- munity for “less anger” and “more “In order for this to be successful, continues, that civil rights for all get out and vote.” cles, politics is bound up with evil positivity and collaboration” no mat- we want to start this work as soon as Americans are protected, and that Los Angeles City Attorney Mike characteristics on the other side. ter which way the board voted. possible,” Bregy said. resources are available for future Feuer said the importance of mak- And polls now show that, that peo- generations. ing a change away from the divi- ple ascribe characteristics to other “Our democracy is broken, and sion that currently exists in the people who disagree with them all President Trump is only one reason. country cannot be understated. The sorts of other things that may or Congress is the other,” Schiff said upcoming election presents an may not be true because the other in a statement. “It has failed to opportunity for a watershed person is no longer a fellow citizen, serve as an equal branch of govern- moment. He surmised the turnout but an enemy. Leaders need to ment, failed to play its essential role of women and young voters may stand up and say we cannot have as a check and balance and, most make a difference, but whatever that anymore. Because if we expect glaringly, completely abdicated its happens, there needs to be a return our average citizen to have those oversight responsibilities. It’s clear to understanding and acceptance of kinds of views, we have to be mod- that we need a new majority that’s others with different opinions. eling that behavior ourselves.” willing to hold this administration accountable.” Lieu, an incumbent who serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, said it is very important to vote. “Now more than ever, it is critical to actively participate in our democracy in order to ensure that our government reflects the needs of all people,” Lieu said in a statement. “With daily reminders that the Trump Administration is trying to take away health insurance, dam- age our environment, separate families and commit our military to fighting wars without authorization Let us stock your bar Answers from page 22 for the holidays Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs Bogie’s Liquor 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine (323) 469-1414 www.bogiesliquor.com We Deliver • Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am 26 November 1, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Jewish community mourns Pittsburgh shooting victims From page 1 opposed to the attacks and mar- is being challenged by those who ginalization that has polarized preach hatred, who stoke division people under the current political and accentuate our differences, City Attorney Mike Feuer earlier situation. not our common humanity. We on Oct. 30 at a meeting with Feuer placed some of the blame must overcome these new purvey- reporters, during which he called squarely on Trump, who he said ors of hate. And we shall.” for unity among divergent groups. continuously fuels divisiveness Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Feuer said his office vigorously and cited the 2017 rally in Gold, who was traveling this prosecutes hate crimes and is Charlottesville as a prime exam- week, sent a letter of support to involved with outreach efforts in ple. Pittsburgh government and Jewish the Muslim community and with “One will never be able to draw officials following the synagogue other groups that are targets of a straight line between any rally massacre. racism and hate. He recounted an or any particular comment by the “It is hard to comprehend the incident years ago while he was president and an event like [the disbelief, pain and sorrow your away in law school when a cross Pittsburgh synagogue murders], congregation and your citizens are was burned in the yard of his fam- but there is no question when you experiencing after such a horrific ily’s home in San Bernardino say proudly, ‘yes, I’m a national- act of violence, especially in a after his younger brother wrote an ist,” when you say that people sacred house of prayer,” the letter editorial in his high school news- who were chanting ‘Jews will not read. “I know there are no words paper denouncing efforts by the replace us’ included a number of which can ease the pain or help us Ku Klux Klan to recruit members good people in that crowd, when understand why this senseless act in that area. He added that you consistently wield division as of hate occurred. We can only rhetoric by President Donald a weapon, when you invoke grieve for the victims as we honor Trump and members of his vocabulary that is a dog whistle to their lives and as we try to console administration is dividing the some of the worst possible actors their families. I pray that one day, photo by Kenny Tashman country in dangerous ways, and in American society, when you we may be free of the hatred Kenny Tashman, owner of Tashman Home Center in West Hollywood, called for a return to civility and take those steps, there are conse- which fuels this violence.” for everyone’s viewpoints to be quences, particularly when you West Hollywood Mayor John expressed his feelings after the mass shooting in Pittsburgh with a mes- considered and valued. Feuer also are the president of the United Duran attended the service at sage on the front windows of his store. chided members of Congress for States,” Feuer said. “Separate Congregation Kol Ami to show not holding hearings that could from electoral politics, separate solidarity with the Jewish commu- just when we thought approved Tashman Home Center in West bring about measures to prevent from who wins or loses an elec- nity. hate and anti-Semitism were Hollywood, painted “Stop Hate” gun violence. tion, the shootings in Kentucky, “The events of the past week relics of the past or works of fic- in large letters on the front win- “I don’t see how another the pipe bombs that were mailed, have been so difficult for so many tion, they are happening right dows of his Santa Monica moment can pass in our nation the tone of rhetoric on the internet, of us,” Duran said. “The hate now,” Koretz said. “I want to Boulevard store, along with a Star without addressing that lethal the racism, the anti-Semitism, the crime killings of two African remind all of us that each person of David. Tashman, who attended combination of hate and guns that misogyny, the homophobia, all of American men in Kentucky … is responsible to remember and his nephew’s college graduation we saw assault a congregation it needs to be addressed in clear, and of course with the shooting at stand up against inhumanity.” in Pittsburgh in May, said the that was simply trying to worship resonate, unequivocal ways for the Tree of Life Synagogue, I The victims of the Pittsburgh murders brought back memories in peace in Pittsburgh,” Feuer the good of the country in the think many people, including tragedy were also remembered in of how his family suffered at the said. “Elected officials hold key short term, but in particular, the myself, are wondering what is other local synagogues, including hands of the Nazis during the responsibilities, both when it long term.” happing in our country and how Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Holocaust. He offered to provide comes to the issue of hate and the Many other officials on the do we navigate our way out of which sent a message to congre- free paint and a brush to anyone issue of gun violence. On the national and local levels also this.” gants. who wants to create a similar pub- issue of hate, it is long past time denounced the mass shooting at Koretz also denounced hate and “Our sense of shared purpose lic message. that officials from both parties the Tree of Life Synagogue in called for stronger gun control and unity in support of our broth- “It was tragic, of course, and it transcend partisanship and call Pittsburgh. measures that could prevent mur- ers and can happen anywhere,” Tashman hate what it is, and call out those “Many of the generations of ders such as those in Pittsburgh. sisters in Pittsburgh and against said. “My reaction was this has to very explicitly, who would align immigrants who have come to this “Part of the tragedy is that we hate and anti-Semitism remain stop. America is a great country themselves with both the haters country and helped build it were as a country have been validating steadfast, as does our commit- and we don’t want this here. and the vocabulary they invoke.” inspired by the idea that it was a white supremacists, racists and ment to your family’s safety,” the People can’t just stand by quietly, Regardless of who emerges vic- land of opportunity, for all those anti-Semites. The current admin- correspondence read. because we all know what hap- torious in the Nov. 6 election, brave enough to make the pas- istration has given passive sup- Kenny Tashman, owner of pens when we remain quiet.” Feuer said there needs to be sage, of every religion, creed and port to the neo Nazis and white empathy for others and their color,” U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff nationalists without shame, even viewpoints from the top down, as said. “That very idea of America in the wake of Charlottesville. So Israel Film Festival returns to L.A. The 32nd Israel Film Festival yeshiva students grappling with in Los Angeles, the largest show- who they are and what they Restaurant close to historic cultural monument status case of Israeli cinema in the dream of becoming and the doc- From page 1 Council overwhelmingly felt that it the P.I.C.O. Neighborhood Council United States, will present from umentary “Kishon,” about writer was important to participate, along (People Involved in Community Nov. 6-20 over 40 Israeli narra- Ephraim Kishon who sold mil- one of the oldest, in the Miracle Mile with other community partners, in Organizing), which encompasses tive films, documentaries, short lions of books yet never wrote his and Carthay Circle communities. The the funding and the preparation of the neighborhood straddling films and television series as well own biography. At the age of 70 pub first opened in 1936 as Tom the historic-cultural monument Fairfax Avenue and Pico Boulevard as in-person appearances from he invited journalist Yaron Bergin’s Old Horseshoe Tavern and application,” said Keith Nakata, co- south of San Vicente Boulevard, more than 25 of today’s leading London to assist him using ani- Thoroughbred Club at 6110 Wilshire chair of the Mid-City West Planning gave its unanimous support for the Israeli filmmakers and talent. mation to bring back to life his Blvd. before moving to its present- and Land Use Committee. “This Tom Bergin’s nomination. The Along with hosting U.S. and persona and reenact intimate day location at 840 S. Fairfax Ave. in application will preserve a written council did not respond for further west coast premiere showings, interviews, rare footage and 1949. history of the iconic Tom Bergin’s, a comment. the festival programming will home movies. Select showings The building, designed in a Tudor treasured gathering place of the “Some of these historic-cultural include filmmaker tributes, its will be followed with Q&As Revival architecture style meant to community for over 80 years. From nominations are obscure,” Hixon first ever co-presentation with the with their creative teams. evoke the Irish countryside, quickly locals to celebrities, everyone felt said. “Having a brand name like Skirball Cultural Center as well “I’m very proud and excited grew to be an icon in the developing welcome at this Los Angeles land- Tom Bergin’s helps immeasur- as select films reflective of both that the Israel Festival can show- city of Los Angeles, serving as the mark.” ably.” Jewish and Israeli living, the case to Los Angeles audiences bar of choice for community resi- Since the announcement of Tom However, despite the communi- #MeToo Movement, the hip hop the work of great Israeli film- dents and celebrities over the years Bergin’s nomination for landmark ty’s loyalty to Tom Bergin’s, the music scene, portraits of influen- makers,” Fenigstein said. “This such as Cary Grant and Julia status, an overwhelming amount of future of the business remains tial cultural leaders and sexual year’s film slate mirrors and Roberts. The pub also became community members – and others – unknown, which, as Hixon said, is identity, announced Israel Film gives voice to many of the revered for its Irish coffee drinks have vocalized support for preserv- what spurred the nomination in the Festival founder and Executive important, thought-provoking along with the hundreds of card- ing the site. According to Hixon, first place. In January, Derek Director Meir Fenigstein. topics of today’s society in Israel board shamrocks that diners affixed over 650 emails – via a standardized Schreck, Tom Bergin’s current Festival screenings will show from the principals of Orthodox to the walls of the dining area. form the MMRA prepared – have owner, announced that the business at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre in Jews in the modern world and “Bergin’s is probably the best been sent to Councilman David would be closing later that month. Beverly Hills and the Laemmle women’s rights to family values known ‘landmark’ in town that Ryu, whose 4th District includes The pub briefly reopened to cele- Town Center 5 Theatre in and the LGBTQ doesn’t actually enjoy the protec- the Tom Bergin’s location, and the brate St. Patrick’s Day in March, but Encino. community. There is truly some- tions of official historic monument Cultural Heritage Commission. has since remained closed. Schreck Additionally, for the first time, thing for everybody of all ages to status,” Hixon said. “Tom Bergin’s “It’s not just from the Miracle declined to comment. The Israel Film Festival at the see.” plays a very celebrated role in the Mile,” Hixon said. “We’re getting Nevertheless, Hixon hopes that Skirball is being introduced on For information or to purchase history of the Miracle Mile.” people from Manhattan, to Baton preserving the Tom Bergin’s build- Nov. 13 at the Skirball Cultural tickets, contact the IsraFest The Mid-City West Community Rouge, Louisiana, to Portland, ing would at least be a start to secur- Center, which is dedicated to Foundation by calling (310)247- Council felt similarly about the Oregon, sending their support … ing the site. exploring Jewish culture. Among 1800 or email info@israelfilm- importance of the pub, providing You know, Tom Bergin’s, it was “I understand the challenges of the offerings are special screen- festival.org. Tickets will also be financial support to the MMRA and always there. You could leave L.A., running a legacy business, but if you ings of episodes of the award- available to purchase on the web- the Los Angeles Conservancy for and it would always be there when save a building, anything’s possible,” winning Israeli television series site as of October 22nd: the nomination. you return.” he said. “If you tear it down, that’s the “The New Black,” about four hip www.IsraelFilmFestival.com. “The Mid City West Community Additionally, earlier in October, end of the story.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 November 1, 2018

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