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Volume 28 No. 24 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities June 14, 2018

Communityn garden takes root June 16, at 10 a.m. Both meetings Mid City West asks n will be held in the Poinsettia Park PrideOfficials spoof Parade recent is a piece of cake residents if they ‘dig’ Recreation Center, 7341 garden idea Willoughby Ave., and the presenta- U.S. Supreme Court tion will be the same. decision involving By edwin folven David Sobel, chair of the Mid City West Community Council’s same-sex couple The Mid City West Community Sustainability Committee, said the By luke harold Council has proposed an idea for a community garden idea has been community garden at Poinsettia cultivated for the past few years but LA Pride Grand Marshal Park and is holding a meeting to the council hadn’t settled on a site. Michaela Mendelsohn, a trans- gather input from the public. Initially, the idea was to have it at gender activist, joined Los The first meeting will be held Pan Pacific Park, but the concept Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, tonight, June 14, at 7:30 p.m., with See Garden page 21 West Hollywood Mayor John a follow-up meeting on Saturday, Duran and thousands of parade- goers on Santa Monica Boulevard June 10 for the return of the Pride Parade. photo courtesy of LA Pride Last year’s Resist March was a Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (from left), Christopher Street West one time event, but the parade’s opening press conference paro- President Estevan Montemayor, Los Angeles City Councilman David died a recent U.S. Supreme Ryu, West Hollywood City Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath and Los Court decision between a baker Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell were among the thousands and same-sex couple. in attendance at the Pride Parade. Earlier this month, the court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips, Phillips on the grounds that the couples perched on top. owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop Colorado Civil Rights “It’s time to cut the cake for in Colorado and a devout Commission showed “hostility” equality because we believe in Christian, who refused to create toward him based on his religion. having our cake and our equal a cake for the couple’s wedding Mendelsohn cut into a five- rights too,” said Estevan celebration in 2012 due to his tiered white cake with a rainbow Montemayor, president of religious beliefs. The court’s rul- pattern striping the side, adorned Christopher Street West. “The photo by Edwin Folven ing affirmed LGBT rights, but with words such as “love” and Supreme Court may be telling A strip of grass at the east end of Poinsettia Park is being considered for “tolerance” and two same-sex the 7-2 decision sided with See Pride page 22 a community garden. Beverly Hills continues to Robertsonn Lane project approved in WeHo Residents praise project for keeping ties prepare for Purple Line n Authority is scheduled to begin to building’s past School board worries construction for that portion of the subway in August 2020, Tao said. By luke harold about risks to students Metro has accounted for some of and faculty the concerns, he added, by making Decades ago, as a 19 year old By luke harold plans to install a sound barrier in West Hollywood’s burgeoning separating the two sides and air LGBT community, Mayor John With Purple Line Extension purifiers for all the classrooms. Duran discovered the lights, construction making its way According to the meeting’s music and men dancing in a through Beverly Hills, the city’s agenda, the board will hold a more communal horde every weekend school board is worried about the detailed discussion next month to at the Studio One nightclub on sound, air quality and other risks evaluate its options. Robertson Boulevard. For the posed to its portable classrooms Tao said the potential for issues first time in his life, he had found that some students are using as to arise presents more than a “his tribe.” districtwide construction contin- “maybe concern” for the district. “We found a sanctuary, we ues. Plans to relocate those class- “It has to be properly evaluat- found our home, we found a safe rooms would cost approximately ed,” he said. “And that’s why place, we found something that $7 million, district staff said at a we’re doing it here, so that people would change the rest of our photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood June 7 Board of Education meet- can see what it is that the Board of lives,” Duran said at the City A rendering of the completed project shows the revitalized site of the ing. Education has been grappling with Council’s first meeting this Factory Building. “These portable classrooms for all these years.” month. “And it was in a bar.” were put in the lacrosse field, long The school district’s most recent By a 4-1 vote last week, the before we, the district, knew there lawsuit over the subway project City Council agreed to move for- 114 feet and up to nine stories. “A lot’s changed,” Duran said. was going to be a [construction] was filed on Jan. 26 in the U.S. ward with plans to convert the It’s located at 661-665 Robertson “What hasn’t changed, though, is laydown area next door,” said District Court for the Central historic Factory Building that Blvd. and 648 La Peer Drive. the nightlife of West Hollywood. Terry Tao, a district attorney. District of California, Western housed the club, and surrounding With the intent of the develop- And I watch it when I walk up “There was no anticipation until Division. The legal battle has also area, into a nearly two-acre, er to preserve the Factory and down Santa Monica literally last year that there was played out in the Ninth Circuit 258,000 square foot and 241- Building and pay homage to its Boulevard and Robertson, and I going to be a laydown area next Court of Appeals and Los Angeles room hotel project – including past, many residents told the see the young people, LGBT, door to the high school.” County Superior Court. retail, nightclub and restaurant council they’re excited for the The Los Angeles County space – standing approximately development’s future. See WeHo page 21 Metropolitan Transportation See Construction page 21 2 June 14, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

at the observatory. Fellini’s “The Nights of Cabiria.” Performance Dr. Andreas “Sweet Charity” was director Bob Faisst, a postdoc- Fosse’s colorful valentine to his then- toral researcher at wife, Broadway dancing phenomenon CaptureThe Academy of Motion Pictures Arts Caltech, will dis- Gwen Verdon. 245 Charles E. Young and Sciences is holding “Acting and cuss techniques Drive East. reprise2.org. Performance Capture: A Revolution in and tricks Technology and Collaboration” on astronomers use Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the to find and study the first primordial Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly WeHo Pedals Class galaxies in universe. Tickets are $10 Learn about West Hollywood’s Hills. Co-hosted by actress CCH for members; $25 for nonmembers. “WeHo Pedals” programs at a month- Pounder and Oscar-winning visual 2800 E. Observatory Road. (213)473- ly bike share basics class on effects supervisor John Nelson, the 0879, foto.org. Thursday, June 21 from noon to 1:30 special program offers a behind-the- p.m. at the WeHo Pedals Bike Share scenes tour through the collaborative Hub, located on San Vicente and rapidly evolving world of perfor- Boulevard near the West Hollywood mance capture, which combines ani- PianoSpheresPianist Nic Gerpe will perform as part Library entrance. The class is free but mation, visual effects and live perfor- of a PianoSpheres concert on space is limited to 15 participants. mance. Tickets are $5. 8949 Wilshire Tuesday, June 19 at 8 p.m. in the Walk-up participants cannot be Blvd. oscars.org. Zipper Concert Hall. The concert fea- accommodated; advance reservations tures works by Miller, Corigliano, are required. (323)848-6868 or Ivanova, Wolfgang, Bansal, email [email protected]. Schankler, Saariaho and Higdon. IndieIndependent Films film lovers won’t want to Violinist Pasha Tseitlin will join miss screenings of “China Salesman,” Gerpe in the performance. Tickets are “Intersection” and “Counterfeiters” $35. 200 S. Grand Ave. pianospher- opening on Friday, June 15 at Arena estix.com. Cinelounge. “China Salesman” is an action/adventure film about a young Chinese information technology engi- neer who volunteers to go to North Criminal Record Africa and help the company he works for win a competition. “Intersection” ExpungementWest Hollywood is holding a is a crime/mystery film about a man “Criminal Record Clearing Project racked with guilt about a collision that and Gender Marking/Name Changes claimed his only child and a relation- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra Legal Clinic” on Wednesday, June ship that changes his life. The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra presents 13-year-old 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the “Counterfeiters” is a drama about a Plummer Park Community Center. violin prodigy Yirou Ronnie Zhang performing on Sunday, June 17 at 3 young man who creates a do-it-your- Legal advocates will help participants self method of counterfeiting money p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. Zhang will per- clear their or reduce records resulting to save his dying mother. Showtimes form Dvořák’s lyrical Violin Concerto in A-minor, Op. 53. The program from some nonviolent felonies and vary; check schedule. Admission is begins with a performance of Symphony No. 3 in F-major, Op. 90, by misdemeanors. Help with birth certifi- $16. 6464 Sunset Blvd. (323)924- Johannes Brahms. Tickets are $20. 4117 Overland Ave. (310)259-9604, cates, driver’s license and other forms 1644, arenacinelounge.com. ladso.org. of identification is also available for people considering gender and name changes. Admission is free. 7377 Egyptian Theatre Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum. The Santa Monica Blvd. weho.org. play is a parable of mass hysteria that Chamber Music draws a chilling parallel between the Enjoy a free chamber music concert ToursTour the historic Egyptian Theatre Salem witch hunts of 1692 and by Sunset ChamberFest on Sunday, with American Cinematheque docents Sweet Charity McCarthyism in the 1950s. Will June 17 at 5 p.m. at St. Thomas the Laura Bell will star in “Sweet on Saturday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum was Apostle Church in Hollywood. The Charity,” a production directed and The tour takes participants behind the created as a haven for blacklisted concert features works by Mathieu, choreographed by scenes at the legendary 1922 theater in actors in the McCarthy era. Geer’s Tchaikovsky, Benson and Daniels. three-time Tony Hollywood. Learn what it would have daughter, Ellen, directs the play, 7501 Hollywood Blvd. sunsetcham- Award-winner been like to be in a Grauman stage which features family members Thad berfest.com. Kathleen Mar- show, visit the dressing rooms and Geer, Willow Geer and Melora shall, running singers’ boxes, and view the results of Marshall in the cast. Showtime on from Wednesday, a painstaking restoration. Tours are June 16 is 8 p.m.; see schedule for June 20 through approximately 60 minutes. General Cosmic Musings additional showtimes. General admis- Learn about the latest in Astronomy Sunday, July 1 at admission is $9. 6712 Hollywood sion tickets start at $25. 1419 N. during the Friends of the Griffith UCLA’s Freud Blvd. americancinematheque.com. Topanga Canyon Blvd. (310)455- Observatory’s “Cosmic Musings” on Playhouse. The production by 3723, theatricum.com. Monday, June 18 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. REPRISE 2.0 is based on Federico

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Ellis Act continues to reshape local communities   
  give landlords a way to leave the buildings, such as earthquake rental business, but in recent years retrofitting measures required by A 34-year Hancock Park resident has been blamed by tenants, land- local governments. in the 100 block of North Detroit lords and local officials for allow- Ellis Act reform has eluded state Street, Helen Duffy liked that her ing larger developers to empty lawmakers for years. The latest street felt like “a neighborhood, affordable housing and make way attempt by Assemblyman Richard right in the city” when she and her for high-priced, luxury units. Bloom (D-Santa Monica), AB husband raised a daughter in their When the act was passed, many 2364, fell short on the Assembly second floor three-bedroom apart- experts said it would not be used floor during a 25-36 vote on May ment in the 1980s. for wide-scale evictions, according 31, with no votes recorded for 17 Their landlords were an elderly to a 1986 San Francisco Chronicle Assembly members. The bill couple who lived on the first floor article. They cited the relocation cleared two Assembly committees of the duplex, an owner-occupied assistance landlords are required to before its ultimate rejection. arrangement that was more com- give tenants as an adequate deter- The West Hollywood City mon in previous generations. rent. The article also quoted Dan Council had approved a resolution When her original landlords died, Cohen, a rent control advocate and in support of AB 2364. According their son sold the property in 2014 housing manager for the city of to the city’s data, 764 units in 203 to Visemer De Gelt, including West Hollywood at the time, say- properties have been removed managing member Sol Feiner, for ing “it would be foolish to take from the rental market through the photo by Luke Harold advantage of the Ellis law … why Ellis Act. Thousands of units in the $1.2 million. A growing number of affordable housing units, such as Helen Duffy’s on Duffy, 75, has remained in the go out of business if you’re in a hot city of Los Angeles have been North Detroit Street, are being eliminated from the market with the Ellis apartment since separating from real estate rental market?” removed as well. her husband, and after her daughter But the housing shortage and Tenants have also claimed that Act. moved to West Hollywood. It’s skyrocketing rents have motivated landlords have used tactics where she’s battled eye cancer in landlords to replace tenants like designed to get them to leave their in the paperwork,” the complaint from reselling the building or recent years. She didn’t think her Duffy, who had been paying units. Duffy has a pending lawsuit alleges. A new eviction notice was developing more expensive units. tenancy was at risk. approximately $1,240 per month, in Los Angeles Superior Court ultimately issued in March 2017, Visemer De Gelt’s legal counsel “I thought that being a good ten- to tear down their units and build against Visemer De Gelt alleging but was improperly backdated, did not respond to a request for ant, a long-term tenant, is an newer ones for three or more times that the company shut off her water inhibiting Duffy’s ability to file for comment. advantage for somebody,” she said. the rent. And the relocation fees heater, removed her heater for two a one-year period to leave her Duffy said she’d like to remain But in December 2016, she have been a de facto cost of doing years and her oven for four months. apartment instead of 120 days. in the area. received an Ellis Act eviction business, tenant advocates say. When she remained in her apart- The lawsuit alleges that Feiner “When I look at what rents are, notice. It was the first time Duffy Landlords have said rent controlled ment, the lawsuit alleges, she said he wants the property for his it’s horrifying,” she said. “The learned of the controversial state units have inhibited their ability to received her Ellis Act notice. But it adult children to live, but that his transition is going to be very diffi- law passed in the mid-1980s to keep up with the costs of their had to be withdrawn “due to errors intention is a “desire for profit” cult.”

found to be innocent, the fee is fied 20 problems with the con- still never returned. This creates a tracts that violated common great risk for working notions of fairness and justice. HertzbergState Sen. Bob Hertzberg bill (D-shinesfine tune thelight details ofon SB 10bail (the suretypoor. Bail insurersindustry reap the Californians who could potential- SB 898 would also require bail Van Nuys) announced that his leg- California Money Bail Reform rewards of their clients’ misfor- ly lose their job and housing. contracts to be posted online and islation to further his ongoing Act of 2017), both legislators tune, while shouldering virtually A study by the UCLA School of be made available in additional examination of the state’s bail claim that bail companies routine- none of the risk.” Law released last year revealed languages, and requires bail com- industry, SB 898, cleared the ly exploit their customers not in Commercial money bail that the industry enjoys unfettered panies to submit information Senate floor and is headed to the the name of public safety but, requires people to pay nonrefund- power over their customers, who about their lending practices to the California State Assembly. rather, their bottom line. The able deposits to private companies lack consumer protections. After California Department of SB 898, co-authored by Pretrial Detention Reform in order to secure release from analyzing the fine print in more Insurance. Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D- Workgroup convened by the jail, usually a 10 percent premium than 100 contract documents The bill now heads to the Oakland), shines a light on the California chief justice has also to a bail bond agent. If the charges online corresponding to 10 Assembly, where it awaits com- bail industry’s lending practices noted that beyond basic licensing are dropped or the defendant is sureties, the UCLA study identi- mittee assignment. by authorizing the Insurance information, relatively little Commissioner to examine the bail statewide data are available on the insurance market, their profits, bail industry’s operations in and the relationship between the California. risk assumed by the insurer and “The number one duty of gov- the rates charged to those seeking ernment is to protect the people,” a bail bond. Hertzberg said. “The for-profit As Hertzberg and Bonta contin- commercial bail industry does not ue to work with stakeholders to protect the people – it preys on the

County urges public to learn suicide risk factors Many residents across the coun- Health. “We urge everyone to take ty are mourning the recent deaths time to learn about the warning of well-loved personalities like signs of suicide and how each of Anthony Bourdain and Kate us can help someone who may be Spade. Suicide often serves as a at risk. Resources are available to reminder that personal struggles help people in need of support.” are often hidden from public view. “The Department of Mental These losses have sparked con- Health is deeply concerned about versations in which individuals the incidence of suicide which is are beginning to reveal their own too high locally, statewide and struggles. These conversations are nationally,” said Jonathan E. vital opportunities to offer support Sherin, director of the Los and compassion to others and to Angeles County Department of seek support for ourselves. Mental Health. “We take each life The Los Angeles County lost to suicide very seriously and departments of Public Health and are focusing on prevention efforts Mental Health urge the public to across populations at risk. On that learn more about suicide risk fac- note, we must pay attention to the tors. The latest data show that key lesson learned when we are more Los Angeles County resi- witness to suicide in such out- dents die by suicide than from wardly successful icons as Kate homicides, car crashes or uninten- Spade and Anthony Bourdain: tional drug overdoses. Inner suffering is too often hidden “Suicide is devastating, and we and it is our duty as a society to all need to come together to help release it through a culture reduce stigma and ensure that it is that encourages those in pain to easy for anyone to connect to sup- reach out for help.” port,” said Barbara Ferrer, director For information, visit pub- of the Department of Public lichealth.lacounty.gov. 4 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Former sheriff’s lieutenant faces charges
  ees at massage parlors prior to that date. A retired lieutenant who served The criminal complaint alleges at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s that Smith was interviewed by a Station has been charged with sheriff’s department investigator on obstructing justice for allegedly tip- June 5, 2017. He allegedly initially ping off a massage parlor employee told the investigator he visited the about police raids in exchange for massage parlor on Santa Monica sex or gifts, the Los Angeles Boulevard on June 4 to tell the County District Attorney’s Office owner about upcoming street clo- announced. sures that could affect the business, David Smith, 59, was charged and later called on June 4 to speak with one felony count of conspira- to the owner about a possible rob- cy to obstruct justice and one mis- bery. He later admitted to “fre- demeanor count of obstruction of quently visiting” the location for “sexual purposes” and said he had photo courtesy of the LAPD justice. He pleaded not guilty on Former Lt. David Smith June 8. According to a criminal advised Kim about possible law Investigators released a security camera photograph of the suspect complaint, the alleged crimes The criminal complaint against enforcement operations, according entering the apartment building lobby in Hollywood in 2016. occurred between August 2012 and the defendant alleges that in 2016 to the criminal complaint. June 2017. The case stems from a and 2017, Smith paid for acts of Deputy District Attorney Rachel sheriff’s department internal affairs prostitution at Pine Therapy Greene, of the Justice System investigation. Massage and at H2O Massage at Integrity Division, is prosecuting Smith was allegedly informed 1011 N. Fairfax Ave. Smith the case. It is unclear whether any about an Aug. 14, 2012, enforce- allegedly visited both locations employees or the owner of the mas- Man gets 25 years to life for ment operation conducted by per- between April 13, 2017, and June 4, sage parlors have or will face sonnel assigned to the sheriff’s 2017. charges in relation to the case department’s Vice/Human Additionally, Smith allegedly against Smith. The defendant called Young Kim, of Pine Therapy retired from the sheriff’s depart- sexual
  assault inPeete Hollywood forced his way into the vic- Trafficking Bureaus at Pine Massage, on June 4, 2017, and told ment last September. tim’s apartment on June 18, Therapy Massage at 8424 Santa her that law enforcement opera- If convicted, Smith faces a maxi- A 35-year-old man was sen- 2016, after she answered the Monica Blvd. During the operation, tions were imminent and the owner mum sentence of three years in tenced on June 7 to 25 years to front door. He pushed her into a an unidentified employee allegedly should “be careful and close for the state prison or jail. He was released life in state prison for sexually bedroom and struck her multiple agreed to an act of prostitution evening.” It is unclear whether pending court proceedings and is assaulting an 80-year-old woman times in the face. Peete sexually unrelated to the case involving Smith allegedly tipped off employ- due to return to court on July 23. in her Hollywood apartment in assaulted the victim before flee- Smith. 2016, the Los Angeles County ing. District Attorney’s Office The crime, which occurred at announced. an apartment building near the Marcus Datwione Peete plead- corner of Hollywood Boulevard ed no contest to sexual penetra- and Ivar Street, was believed to Indictment charges teacher with sexual assault tion by an unknown object and have been random. The defen- A federal grand jury criminal child pornography. graphic images of female students admitted to the special allega- dant entered the building and indictment was announced on June According to the criminal com- in his classroom and images copied tions that the crime was commit- took an elevator to an upper 1 accusing a teacher who formerly plaint, shortly after the child was and saved from the social media ted during a burglary. He also floor, where he knocked on one worked at a school in the local area no longer Sigler’s student, he used accounts of former students. admitted to the special allegation of the doors. of sexually exploiting a 15-year- his position as a former teacher, If convicted for obtaining cus- of inflicting great bodily injury. Peete was arrested the day old former student for the purposes mentor and father-figure to gain tody and control of a minor with Los Angeles County Superior after the crime near Crenshaw of producing child pornography. the trust of the victim and her par- intent to produce child pornogra- Court Judge Leslie A. Swain sen- and Olympic boulevards. He was Sean David Sigler, 53, of ent. Sigler then allegedly exploited phy. Sigler faces a mandatory min- tenced Peete and ordered life- initially charged with one count Burbank, who previously taught that trust and sexually assaulted the imum prison sentence of 30 years time registration as a sex offend- each of attempted murder, fifth-grade students at Bret Harte victim. and a maximum sentence of life er as part of a negotiated plea assault, sexual penetration by a Elementary School in Burbank and Sigler regularly took the victim imprisonment. The charges of pro- agreement. foreign object and first-degree at Gardner Street Elementary to his home over the course of 15 ducing child pornography each According to court testimony, burglary. School in Hollywood, was indicted months, where he gave her alcohol carry a mandatory minimum on 11 counts including obtaining and pills and then photographed prison sentence of 15 years and a custody and control of a minor and filmed sexual activity with her. statutory maximum sentence of 30 with intent to produce child Sigler allegedly began having sex years in federal prison. The charge pornography, production of child with the minor when she was 15. of enticement carries a mandatory pornography, enticement of a Digital devices confiscated from minimum prison sentence of 10 Ex-NBA player charged for assault minor and possession of child Sigler allegedly contained numer- years and a maximum of life An ex-professional basketball Davis allegedly pushed a victim pornography. The United States ous images and videos of him com- imprisonment. The charges of pos- player has been charged with the into a wall during an altercation Attorney’s Office previously filed mitting sexual acts with the victim, sessing child pornography each felony assault of a man outside of a outside of a club in the 600 block of a criminal complaint against Sigler as well as thousands of images of carry a statutory maximum sen- West Hollywood club, the Los Robertson Boulevard on April 8, charging him with production of child pornography, non-porno- tence of 10 years in federal prison. Angeles County District Attorney’s prosecutors said. He faces a possi- Office announced. ble maximum sentence of seven Ronald Glen Davis, of Tarzana, years in state prison. faces one count of assault by means The case remains under investi- of force likely to produce great gation by investigators with the Los Bill to change sentencing mandates moves ahead bodily injury. The charge includes Angeles County Sheriff’s The California Assembly Public system.” the interest of justice or rehabilita- an allegation of causing great bodi- Department’s West Hollywood Safety Committee on June 12 “Harsh penalties and growing tion.” ly injury. Station. approved Senate Bill 1393, also jail populations have failed to SB 1393 would restore the known as the Fair and Just reduce crime, but they have had a court’s discretion to strike sentence Sentencing Reform Act, which devastating impact on a generation enhancements for prior felony con- would eliminate automatic penal- of young black and Latino men,” victions when a person is charged ties that the bill’s author believes Lara said. “Incarcerating someone with a serious felony. It would D.A.’s office warns consumers have contributed to a mass incar- for extra years without regard for retain existing sanctions for the ceration crisis and failed policies, the facts of their case does not serve most serious crimes. by returning discretion in sentenc- ing of serious felonies to judges. aboutWith summer vacation approaching, the scamstion packages that actually have SB 1393, authored by state Sens. Los Angeles County District undisclosed costs and restrictions Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) Attorney’s Office is warning peo- such as processing fees, peak-sea- and Ricardo Lara (D-Los Angeles), Gov. Brown appoints 21 new ple to be aware of vacation dis- son travel charges, and departure would apply to mandatory five-year count scams perpetrated by people and arrival taxes. sentence enhancements. It is one of claiming to be travel agents and Consumers are warned to the bills in the superior court judges offering discounts on travel. research vacation companies offer- #EquityAndJustice2018 package Gov. Jerry Brown has announced Central District of California since The discounts are generally for ing deals with the Better Business carried jointly by Mitchell and Lara. the appointment of 21 California 2003; Christopher W. Dybwad, 43, airfare, resorts, cruises and other Bureau and other sources. Before “Mass incarceration is a massive superior court judges, including 10 of Los Angeles, has been chief vacation packages, but the deals making any financial commit- moral failure and policy failure,” in Los Angeles County. deputy federal public defender in often include hidden costs or ments, get everything in writing. Mitchell said. “It’s a moral failure Los Angeles County appointees the Federal Public Defender’s require extra fees to enjoy the full Also, read the fine print for hidden because we now know that it is include Wendy W. Y. Chang, 47, of Office, Central District of California package of benefits. Many times, costs, restrictions and require- injurious to families and to the Los Angeles, has been a partner at since 2014; and Altus W. Hudson, buyers are forced to sit through ments, and be sure to be aware of economies of low-income commu- Hinshaw and Culbertson LLP since 52, of Los Angeles, who has been a high-pressure sales presentations cancellation policies. Never pay in nities. We all value, respect and 2008, where she was a senior asso- sole practitioner since 2011. that can last for hours, and the qual- full for a vacation package with a want communities that are safe. ciate from 2004 to 2008; William A. 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Students rally to support LGBTQ classmates
     which requires single-user restrooms The board members thanked the to be gender neutral. According to the speakers, in particular the students, The school year may be wrapping resolution, 93 percent of LAUSD’s for sharing their stories. up, but a handful of students, teachers facilities are complying with the pol- “You are changing the world,” and parents still turned out to rally on icy, but as Torres-Covarrubias said, board Vice President Nick Melvoin June 12 at the Los Angeles Unified even if a school has a gender-neutral, said. “We need you to graduate, go to School District’s downtown head- single-user restroom, “students don’t college and run for office.” quarters for a resolution intended to always know where it’s at, how to use increase support for LGBTQ stu- it.” photo courtesy of Krystal Torres-Covarrubias dents. “We want to make sure that infor- LAUSD students and members of The resolution, “Increasing mation is widely available,” she Supports for LGBTQ+ Students, added. the LA LGBT Center, Latino Their Families and Schools,” was More than 20 supporters showed Equality Alliance, GSA Network authored by board member Ref up to the rally led by the LA LGBT and ONE Archives gathered to Rodriguez and passed unanimously Center, Latino Equality Alliance, support the Board of Education’s Tuesday. GSA Network and ONE Archives. resolution to create more inclusive The resolution calls on LAUSD to The group held up rainbow flags and school environments for LGBTQ recognize October as LGBTQ signs declaring “El amor es amor” students. History Month; increase competency and “I am queer and I am here.” For training for educators, staff and par- many of the students present, it was ents; share LGBTQ resources and their second to last day of school. information on the district’s website; Other participants, like Esperanza and conduct an analysis of single- Feliz, had just graduated like she had user, all-gender bathrooms at schools. from Woodrow Wilson High School It additionally mandates a high east of Los Angeles last week. school textbook committee to work “All history – the good and the bad with the Division of Instruction and – has to be included,” Feliz said. She to include students in the process of recalled when a history teacher dis- choosing appropriate and inclusive missed her questions about the lack textbooks, particularly for history and of LGBT history being taught. social science courses. “He told me, ‘You can look it up on Rodriguez developed the resolu- your own time,’” Feliz said, adding tion following a conversation with that the incident spurred her to more the Latino Equality Alliance’s actively look for LGBT history and LGBTQA Youth Council. According support the community. “We need, as to the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior people, to be organized together to Survey, 7.2 percent of high school really create a movement. This rally students in LAUSD identify as les- and resolution is one possible way to bian, gay or bisexual, 1 percent as create change.” transgender, 4.5 percent as question- When the time came for the board ing and 3.7 percent as gender non- to discuss the resolution, the rally par- conforming. ticipants filed into the meeting. “We’re fortunate in L.A. to have a Torres-Covarrubias addressed the lot of gay-straight alliances, but we Board of Education, as well as two don’t want to take that for granted,” parents, one teacher and four students said Jacob Roberts, communications who all shared personal accounts of director for Rodriguez. “It is difficult dealing with school policies that did to educate the whole child when a not properly acknowledge LGBT stu- child feels that a part of their identity dents and their concerns. is looked down upon.” Axel Ortega, a transgender student Krystal Torres-Covarrubias, edu- at Garfield High School, recounted cation policy manager at the Los that when a teacher refused to call Angeles LGBT Center said the reso- him by his preferred name, he wanted lution pushes the district to get up to to “break down and run out” because speed with state law, such as the Fair, he was so upset and ashamed. And Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful despite policies such as the FAIR Education Act, which calls for the Education Act, Emily Grijalva, a inclusion of LGBTQ people and peo- teacher at Felicitas and Gonzalo ple with disabilities in history and Mendez High School, said, “Not social studies classes in California’s once have we been encouraged to public schools. include LGBT writers or history in “That was [passed] in 2011, it’s our curriculum.” now 2018,” Torres-Covarrubias said, “The bullying is a consequence of noting that many schools still lack a lack of education,” Axel Tirado, a comprehensive history textbooks. student from Mendez High School, Similarly, California enacted the said. “Learning queer history vali- Equal Restroom Access Act in 2016, dates you.”

Good Samaritan Hospital honored Good Samaritan Hospital has patients should also receive educa- received the American Heart tion on managing their health, get a Association/American Stroke follow-up visit scheduled, as well as Association’s Get With The other care transition interventions. Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Good Samaritan Hospital also Quality Achievement Award. The received the association’s Target: award recognizes the hospital’s com- Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll. To mitment to ensuring stroke patients qualify for this recognition, hospi- receive the most appropriate treat- tals must meet quality measures ment according to nationally recog- developed to reduce the time nized, research-based guidelines between the patient’s arrival at the based on the latest scientific evi- hospital and treatment with the clot- dence. buster tissue plasminogen activator, Good Samaritan Hospital earned or tPA, the only drug approved by the award by meeting specific qual- the U.S. Food and Drug ity achievement measures for the Administration to treat ischemic diagnosis and treatment of stroke stroke. patients at a set level for a designat- According to the American Heart ed period. These measures include Association/American Stroke evaluation of the proper use of med- Association, stroke is the fifth-high- ications and other stroke treatments est cause of death and a leading aligned with the most up-to-date, cause of adult disability in the U.S. evidence-based guidelines with the Nearly 795,000 people suffer a new goal of speeding recovery, and or recurrent stroke each year. reducing death and disability for For information, visit stroke patients. Before discharge, goodsam.org. 6 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

City looks to solve homeless issues in Melrose area
  ing. For this reason and many others, involving vacant properties. People I am also asking that the city attor- are encouraged to file complaints The city of Los Angeles is taking ney take a more proactive approach about code violations with the more aggressive steps to address an to enforcement by filing [charges] department by visiting its website, encampment on Poinsettia Place against individuals who are commit- and to report them to the LAPD, north of Willoughby Avenue that has ting criminal offenses and endanger- which also coordinates with the caused concern in the Melrose dis- ing our neighborhoods.” Department of Building and Safety. trict. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s One such vacant residence at 838 Police officers are stopping by Office has assigned neighborhood N. Poinsettia Place was the site of a daily to monitor activity and ensure prosecutor Claudia Martin, who has fire last week. The site had been crimes are not being committed, and experience addressing issues involv- boarded up and fenced in compli- have been joined by social service ing homeless individuals in Venice ance with city regulations prior to providers from the Los Angeles Beach, to spearhead efforts in the the fire. Inspectors went to the resi- Homeless Services Authority in an Melrose district. Martin is working dence after the fire and the uniden- attempt to link people with services. closely with the LAPD and Senior tified owner secured it again, said The Los Angeles Bureau of Lead Officer Inga Wecker, and has Jeff Napier, a spokesman for the photo by Edwin Folven Sanitation held another cleanup at filed approximately 20 cases in Los Angeles Department of the site on June 7 and city officials recent weeks against individuals Building and Safety. The city attor- A vacant residence on Poinsettia Place was boarded up again after a fire are directing more resources to alle- from the encampment for offenses ney’s office would only get erupted inside last week. The building has been a focal point of concerns viate concerns about activities that such as drug possession, trespass- involved if the owner did not com- about homeless individuals entering vacant properties and engaging in spill over into the surrounding ing, vandalism and resisting arrest. ply, and the situation has not illegal activity. neighborhood such as thefts, tres- “We are also looking at the big- reached that point. passing, lewd conduct, drug use, and ger picture,” Martin said. “We are The owner has filed an applica- property owner is asking for, can Wecker said she also monitors urinating and defecating in public. working very closely and collabo- tion to divide the property into five take months to years. The property activity at the site and other loca- While the encampment remained rating and bringing outreach. We small lots and build a small house at 838 N. Poinsettia Place has been tions with vacant buildings as much Tuesday across the street from are taking an all hands on deck on each lot. The existing structure, in the planning process for a little as possible. People are cited or Poinsettia Park, fewer people were approach.” which has been vacant for months, under one year. It took longer than arrested for trespassing if officers gathered than before and most tents According to the recently is nearing the end of the planning normal because the planning find them inside the locations, she were collapsed during the day, as released results from LAHSA’s process, said Lauren Alba, a department asked the developer to added. required by law. annual homeless count, the 5th spokeswoman for the Los Angeles revise maps after a hearing earlier Nichols said he hopes the vacant “I am cautiously optimistic,” said Council District has the 12th largest Department of City Planning. A let- this year. structure on Poinsettia Place is Peter Nichols, founder of the number of homeless individuals out ter of determination – a document A notice of demolition has also demolished as soon as possible and Melrose Action Neighborhood of the 15 council districts. The 5th either approving or denying the been posted on the fence at the site, will continue to push for the city to Watch. “I do believe change is District also had the largest percent- request – was expected to be issued a precursor to it being razed. If the take action at vacant properties and occurring. Enforcement has become age decrease in its homeless popu- this week, Alba said. project is approved, officials antici- encampments. routine.” lation among all council districts The planning process for each pate the building will be demol- “People are rightfully angry and Nichols said neighbors are still from last year’s homeless count to property unfolds on a case by case ished within 30 days – the period disappointed in the process,” frustrated, but are hopeful a recent this year’s. basis, and depending on what a required for public notice. Nichols added. “It’s baffling.” push to limit the encampment’s Martin said the city attorney’s impact will result in long-term office is also monitoring the issue change. Councilman Paul Koretz, of vacant houses in the Melrose dis- 5th District, sent a letter to con- trict, which cause concerns because stituents late last week in which he homeless individuals sometimes go promised tougher action to solve inside and engage in illegal activity. problems caused by the encamp- The city attorney’s office works ment. closely with the Los Angeles “The situation around Poinsettia Department of Building and Safety Park, specifically transients engag- and will take action against proper- ing in and displaying criminal ty owners if they do not comply behavior, has reached a critical level. with rules such as keeping struc- I am advocating for our public safety tures boarded up and fenced. agencies to bring every resource to Each situation is handled on a bear to solve the crisis around the case by case basis and the Poinsettia Park neighborhood. Department of Building and Safety Additionally, I am calling on the is the first agency to address issues LAPD to do whatever is in their power to remove the criminal ele- ment from the area,” the letter read. “We are also “I am advocating a zero tolerance approach to all criminal behavior, looking at the especially in areas near sensitive bigger picture. uses (e.g. parks, schools), critical We are working infrastructure sites including those The seeds to Mid City’s newest garden are being planted. very closely and owned by LADWP and the high fire Mid City West is proud to hose two community meetings severity zones in our hillsides. With collaborating regard to the Poinsettia Park area, to discuss proposed plans to start a the incidents of criminal engage- and bringing ment and behavior being reported outreach. We COMMUNITY GARDEN are not minor in nature, and I have are taking an therefore requested that the Los @ Poinsettia Park Angeles Police Department react all hands on Come take part in the planning and help “grow the garden.” swiftly and expeditiously to contin- deck approach.” ue to maintain law and order. There The meetings will be held at are already laws on the books which -Claudia Martin Poinsettia Park Rec Center address many of the issues plaguing neighborhood prosecutor for the area around Poinsettia Park, the L.A. city attorney Thursday, June 14th, 7:30-8:30 pm including laws that address trespass- & Saturday, June 16, 10- 11 am Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 June 14, 2018

House blocks Schiff amendments to stop glyphosate usage in Los Angeles River Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) health impacts of the use of this expressed disappointment that the chemical, I believe the Army House majority blocked two Corps should choose alternative amendments he proposed that approaches to manage the river would have prohibited the Los and the surrounding area. I am Angeles District of the U.S. Army disappointed that the Army Corps Corps of Engineers from using has declined to do so voluntarily, glyphosate for vegetation man- and I will continue to seek legisla- agement in the Los Angeles River. tive avenues to compel them to There is a significant body of find a new approach.” evidence linking glyphosate Schiff sent two letters to Col. exposure to health problems, and Kirk E. Gibbs of the Army Corps photo by Jonathan Moore in 2015 the World Health in October 2017 and January Organization declared that it was 2018 urging the corps to voluntar- “probably carcinogenic” for ily find alternative approaches humans. California’s Office of that did not use glyphosate. In his Schiff West Hollywood announces Environmental Health Hazard January letter, Schiff stated that he Assessment has warned about the would consider legislative reme- considered this week by the carcinogenic properties of dies to protect the health of the House, the Energy and Water Rainbow Key honorees glyphosate as well. Los Angeles community if the Development and Related The city of West Hollywood longtime activist who recently “Over the past year, I have Army Corps did not voluntarily Agencies Appropriations Act marked the 25th Anniversary of retired after 22 years with the city, heard growing concerns from my end the use of glyphosate in the (H.R. 5895) and the Water the Rainbow Key Awards on June working for LGBT rights, afford- constituents who live near the Los L.A. River. Resources Development Act 5 at the West Hollywood Library. able housing, and aging as part of Angeles River about the Army After the corps indicated they (H.R. 8), to prohibit the use of The Rainbow Key Awards recog- a vital and diverse community. Corps of Engineers’ use of would not cease using glyphosate glyphosate along the L.A. River. nize people and groups that have Past honorees of Rainbow Key glyphosate to manage vegeta- in response to community con- The House Rules Committee made outstanding contributions to Awards have included activists, tion,” Schiff said. “Given the cerns, Schiff proposed two blocked both amendments from the LGBTQ community. artists, civic leaders, educators, legitimate issues raised over the amendments to legislation being receiving a vote in the full House. Each year, the West Hollywood community organizations and City Council selects award recipi- more. Contributions, whether by ents following recommendations an individual or a group, may be made through a nomination in many forms, including the arts, process overseen by the city’s community action, humanitarian Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board. action, sports, medicine, armed This year’s honorees were Rudy services and leadership, and bene- Akbarian, an openly transgender fit to the global gay and lesbian member of the U.S. Army who has community. More than 150 served as a mentor to other trans Rainbow Key Awards have been service members; Kathy Griffin, presented during the past 25 years. entertainer and ally of the commu- Since incorporation in 1984, the nity who has helped raise more city of West Hollywood has than $5 million for HIV/AIDS ser- become well-known for its advo- vices and LGBTQ causes; Matt cacy on LGBT issues. More than Palazzolo, co-founder of Equal 40 percent of residents in West Roots, and a longtime member of Hollywood identify as LGBT and the Lesbian and Gay Advisory three of the five members of the Board, who died in January; Brian West Hollywood City Council are Pendleton, organizer-philan- openly gay. The city has advocat- thropist, founder of CauseForce ed for more than three decades for and a leader of last year’s measures to support LGBT indi- #ResistMarch; Bamby Salcedo, viduals and has been in the van- trans activist who has worked with guard on efforts to gain and pro- migration, HIV, youth, LGBT, tect equality for all people on a incarceration and Latinx commu- state, national, and international nities; and Elizabeth Savage, level.

Gov. signs water efficiency package State Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-Van ties on a fair and level playing field Nuys) announced that his bill, SB and requires them to integrate effi- 606, was signed by Gov. Jerry ciency as an essential element of Brown, along with its partner bill, preparing for an uncertain water AB 1668 by Assemblywoman Laura future. Friedman (D-Glendale). SB 606 and AB 1668 represent a In the midst of the drought, the fundamental change in the status Brown administration developed a quo that will reap true benefits for plan to prioritize water conservation. ratepayers and communities across SB 606 and AB 1668 build on the California for decades to come. administration’s plan to modernize “This plan is a true testament to the state’s management of this what the Legislature can accomplish resource by establishing a 21st cen- when we take a collaborative tury framework for drought resilien- approach to solving the tough chal- cy by focusing on water use efficien- lenges facing our state,” Senate cy, something that has never been President Pro Tem Toni Atkins done before. added. “Sound public policy “This is another important step in requires broad participation, espe- the Legislature’s focused effort to cially for an issue as critical and reengineer water policy away from complex as the water we rely on. I’m crisis management and toward a confident that this plan will have a 21st century approach,” Hertzberg positive impact on the future of our said. “I want to thank the governor state.” and his staff for their creative vision, “Water efficiency can’t be some- and my colleagues in both houses thing we think about only in times of for their hard work to bring this drought – it has to be our way of life across the finish line.” in California,” Los Angeles Mayor California’s journey towards Eric Garcetti said. “SB 606 and AB energy efficiency started with a 1668 are important steps toward framework to integrate efficiency as confronting the state’s water chal- an alternative to building expensive lenges, securing our most precious facilities. SB 606 and AB 1668 do resource, and creating the more sus- the same for water efficiency. tainable and resilient future that This legislation puts all communi- Californians deserve.” 8 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

State Sen. raises grants to fight childhood poverty In a move that promises to help tance and the Earned Income Tax alleviate childhood deep poverty, Credit are buffers keeping tens of the California Senate approved on a thousands of additional families bipartisan, 39-0 vote a plan to mod- from falling even further below the estly raising cash grants for eligible poverty line. Without these pro- working-class families statewide. grams, an additional 14 percent of Senate Bill 982 by Sen. Holly J. young children would live in deep Mitchell would help more than 1 poverty. million Californians, nearly Children living day-in-and-day- 900,000 of them children, through out with deprivation often suffer the California Work Opportunity delayed brain development that and Responsibility to Kids program. shadows them throughout life. “The current maximum grant Children in deep poverty are less level of $714 is actually $9 lower likely to graduate from high than the maximum grant level was school, and more likely to become over a decade ago,” Mitchell said, involved in the criminal justice referring to a program that provides system. Even a short amount of cash assistance to families who need time living in such conditions can Mitchell help with housing, food, utilities and derail a child emotionally, physi- clothing, as well as welfare-to-work cally and educationally. Black Women for Wellness, programs such job training and SB 982 would raise the grant California Partnership, Children’s classroom education by. “Without a level to at least 50 percent of the Defense Fund-California and substantial increase, grant levels federal poverty level and is sup- Coalition for Humane Immigrant will have remained below the deep ported by a broad coalition of faith Rights. poverty line for 11 years in a row. To leaders, health and children’s “Our budget is a statement of val- me, this is entirely unacceptable.” advocates, juvenile and criminal ues and it is time to place our most Without social-safety net pro- justice reform groups, food banks, at-risk populations in this state- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles city attorney grams like CalWORKS, almost labor and local county boards of ment,” Mitchell said. (From left) Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath, L.A. City Attorney Mike 500,000 children would be in deep supervisors and health depart- SB 982 next goes to the Feuer and state Attorney General Xavier Becerra spoke about the risks poverty. Programs such as ments. Assembly. An initial hearing date posed to minors by tobacco products, and how the grant recipients will CalWORKs, CalFresh food assis- Among the bill’s sponsors are has not yet been set. tackle the issues. L.A., WeHo among grant recipients LGBT Center presents Trans Pride L.A. festival The Los Angeles LGBT Center The event is free, but reserva- ments in The Village’s courtyard. has announced the annual Trans tions are recommended by register- On Saturday, June 16, the cele- for tobacco law enforcement Pride L.A. festival, one of the oldest ing at lalgbtcenter.org/tp18bqc. bration continues with a self- With concerns about minors District’s Beyond the Bell Branch and largest trans celebrations in the “We’re always thrilled to wel- defense workshop, a clothing swap using tobacco products, the will receive $4.2 million to train country, will take place on Friday come Trans Pride L.A. back to the sponsored by TransTribe Los California attorney general’s office school resource officers and and Saturday, June 15-16, at The Center,” said Gina Bigham, the Angeles and a discussion with gen- announced recipients of funds for school safety personnel in high Village at Ed Gould Plaza. center’s cultural arts coordinator der nonconforming/nonbinary pan- a tobacco law enforcement grant schools on enforcement of tobac- Admission to the two-day gath- and organizer of the festival. elists. Approximately 40 organiza- program. co-free policy, and install signage ering is free. Following “Big Queer Convo,” tions will participate in a resource The Los Angeles city attorney’s or air quality detection devices at For the seventh consecutive year, the evening will continue with the fair to offer information on a wide office will receive $5.5 million to schools. It will develop a taskforce Trans Pride L.A. kicks off with the opening of “Let Me Show You array of services and programs vital enforce laws prohibiting underage and increase student involvement center’s ongoing community forum Something Beautiful,” an art exhib- to the trans community. tobacco sales, develop a multia- in healthy choice advocates pro- series “Big Queer Convo.” This it in The Village’s Advocate and Saturday evening activities gency tobacco task force, conduct grams. year’s speaker is Minneapolis City Gochis Galleries, featuring the pho- include a happy hour and a catered hookah lounge abatement activi- The city of Beverly Hills was Council member Andrea Jenkens, tography of Academy Award-nom- dinner, as well as a special awards ties, increase youth outreach on awarded $305,810, and will con- the nation’s first openly transgender inated filmmaker/photojournalist presentation. tobacco use and develop a pilot duct a tobacco outreach and and African-American woman to be Kimberlee Acquaro. There will be a For information, visit lalgbtcen- social media campaign to reduce awareness campaign, hire tobacco- elected to public office. reception with music and refresh- ter.org/transpride. underage tobacco use. dedicated ambassadors and install “I want to underscore one of the tobacco signage in public areas. key points,” Feuer said at a press The city of West Hollywood will conference this week. “As we talk receive $75,000 to develop a about tobacco use and ecigarette tobacco training program for use, let’s be specific. Here in the patrol stations, inspect licensed Los Angeles region, about 4 and a tobacco retailers, conduct minor half percent of our youth smoke decoy operations for tobacco combustible cigarettes. But almost retailers, create publicity to raise 17 percent have been vaping e-cig- public awareness regarding tobac- arettes. This is a huge issue for us.” co use and coordinate operations The Los Angeles Unified School to identify illegal tobacco retailers.

County department earns eight national achievement awards The Los Angeles County With a workforce of nearly Department of Public Social 14,000 employees, DPSS is the Services has earned eight national second largest county department achievement awards for its innova- and the largest social service tion and modernization in county agency in the United States. DPSS government programs to serve the has an annual budget of over $3.9 public, officials with the National billion and provides services to one Associations of Counties out of every three residents in Los announced this week. Angeles County. The annual awards recognize The National Association of innovative government programs Counties unites America’s 3,069 which help improve services to county governments. Founded in county residents. This year, NACo 1935, NACo brings county offi- received 615 entries from 116 cials together to advocate with a county and 29 state associations. collective voice on national policy, DPSS will receive the awards at exchange ideas and build new lead- the 2018 NACo Achievement ership skills, pursue transforma- Awards held in July as part of the tional county solutions, enrich the organization’s Annual Conference public’s understanding of and Exposition in Nashville, county government and exercise Tennessee. exemplary leadership in public ser- DPSS acting Director Antonia vice. Jimenez expressed pride about the For information, visit recognition. dpss.lacounty.gov or naco.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 June 14, 2018

AIDS/LifeCycle sets new fundraising record AIDS/LifeCycle has announced that participants have raised more than $16.6 million dollars, a record amount in the event’s history, to support San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the HIV/AIDS- related services of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. AIDS/LifeCycle remains the world’s largest single event HIV/AIDS fundraiser. More than 2,300 cyclists pedaled out of Cow Palace on June 3 on the 25th year of riding to end AIDS with more than photo courtesy of Metro 650 volunteer “roadies” supporting Crews are constructing large concrete walls inside the subway sta- them during the seven-day, 545- tion box at the future Wilshire/La Brea Purple Line station. mile journey. In the seven days it takes the rid- photo courtesy of AIDS/LifeCycle ers to reach Los Angeles, more than 700 people in the United States will More than 2,300 cyclists rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles during contract HIV. One in seven people AIDS/LifeCycle to raise funds for HIV/AIDS medical services. living with HIV nationwide are not Purple Line Extension subway aware of their status. Since 2002, awareness and funds raised by wide and an estimated 37,600 will when AIDS/LifeCycle first began, AIDS/LifeCycle participants, San become infected this year. participants have raised more than Francisco AIDS Foundation is able AIDS/LifeCycle’s sponsors are workConstruction continues on the Purple Cienegain earnest boulevards, where exca- $251 million and completed more to provide 25,000 clients with ser- Gilead Sciences, FedEx, Wells Line Extension subway project vation, hauling and utility work than 61,000 journeys on bikes from vices that prevent new infections Fargo, United Airlines and Mytesi. along Wilshire Boulevard continues. Near Wilshire San Francisco to Los Angeles. and promote the health of those liv- The official bike sponsor is remains ongoing, with work Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, “The enduring commitment of ing with HIV, all free of charge.” Cannondale. occurring at multiple locations. excavation and hauling are ongo- the AIDS/LifeCycle community Despite remarkable progress that For information, visit aidslifecy- As part of Section 2, construc- ing. Concrete work, rebar steel demonstrates the tenacity we need has been made since the disease cle.org. tion is ramping up on deliveries and underground sup- to end the HIV epidemic for all was first discovered in 1981, the Constellation Boulevard in port is also occurring near communities,” San Francisco HIV/AIDS epidemic persists. Century City. The design- Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea AIDS Foundation CEO Joe Currently there are 1.2 million peo- builder, Tutor-Perini/O&G, is Avenue. Hollendoner said. “Because of ple living with HIV/AIDS nation- creating a launch box to support Metro will host its next meet- tunnel boring machines. By June ing on the Purple Line extension 15, the design-builder expects to project on Wednesday, July 11, have a work zone with protective from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the concrete barriers, fencing and Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery, Proposal for aerial tram to Dodger sound blankets in place around 455 N. Rexford Drive. the launch box area. Commuters Members of the public with can expect Constellation at questions or concerns about Stadium moves to next phase Century Park East to be closed to Purple Line Extension construc- An unsolicited proposal from ARTT for more precise informa- through traffic for approximately tion work can call the 24-hour Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies tion about its business model, ser- 15 months. project hotline at (213)922-6934, LLC for a privately funded aerial vice design and what value its pro- Work is also ongoing at the or email the Purple Line tram between Los Angeles Union ject would bring to Angelenos. If western end of Section 1 for the Extension project team at purple- Station and Dodger Stadium has Metro approves the Phase 2 pro- project near Wilshire and La [email protected]. advanced to a Phase 2 of consider- posal, it could be the basis for a ation, the Los Angeles competitive procurement, a sole Metropolitan Transportation source agreement or another Authority announced. arrangement depending on Metro’s The initial proposal from ARTT role and relationship to the project. Street repairs to begin soon for was received April 25. Metro’s If implemented, the aerial tram Unsolicited Proposal policy allows would be another way to get from the private sector to submit ideas to Union Station to Dodger Stadium. Crenshaw/LAX transit project improve Metro projects, programs Metro has operated the Dodger After four years of construction Boulevard and Coliseum Street for and services. Stadium Express free bus service on the Crenshaw/LAX Line’s three 37 days from late August to early Metro can then choose to from Union Station since 2010. A underground stations, work to October for work on the advance concepts with sufficient second route between Harbor restore and improve Crenshaw Expo/Crenshaw Station. Traffic merit to Phase 2, under which the Gateway Transit Center in the Boulevard could begin as early as control officers will be deployed to proposer is invited to submit a South Bay and the ballpark was June 15. help manage traffic along detours. more comprehensive proposal. In added in 2015. The work will require three sep- For information, visit metro.net. the coming weeks, Metro will ask For information, visit metro.net. arate closures of parts of Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th Street and Exposition Boulevard. The restora- tion process involves securing util- ity lines, removing the concrete Letters to the Editor decking over each of the stations and repaving the road. Metro’s con- should come together as a commu- ple who deserve such accolades. tractor will also be rebuilding WeHo’s Stormy nity to recall Duran, sending him Hatred by West Hollywood curbs, gutters, sidewalks and and his porn buddy back to the gut- leaders only diminishes their adding ramps compliant with the Daniels honor ter where they belong. influence, and increases disre- Americans With Disabilities Act. prompts reaction spect for them. Have your citi- Crenshaw Boulevard will be Michael Sanchez zens written in to support that closed between 43rd Re “Five WeHoans object to West Hollywood decision, exceeding “right wing Street/Homeland Drive and 48th Stormy Daniels Day,” June 7 hate mail”? I hope not – I hope Street for 43 days from as early as issue You apparently agree with you will promote higher stan- June 15 through late July for work Mayor Duran’s decision to honor dards with your power of the around the Leimert Park Station. I am not a “failed city council Stormy Daniels, an “honorable press. Local northbound access to candidate with a political agen- woman” of very questionable back- Crenshaw Boulevard businesses da.” But after disgraced Mayor ground with a key to the city of Natalie Roberts and residents will be available via John Duran’s tone deaf attack on West Hollywood, since her actions Beverly Hills Leimert Boulevard. the courageous WeHoans speak- are damaging to President Trump, Crenshaw Boulevard will be ing out against his latest embar- and you all hate President Trump. Editor’s Note: closed from Martin Luther King, Jr. rassing mistake, I might just run. If I lived in West Hollywood, I Our responsibility is to report Boulevard to Stocker Street for 23 West Hollywood voters are to would be protesting honoring her, news and events period. [See days from late July through late blame for re-electing Duran after not because I favor President June 7, 2018 article “Five August for work around the Martin his Grindr trick won a $500,000 Trump, but because of the failure of WeHoans object to Stormy Luther King Jr. Station. Crenshaw sexual harassment settlement, my city’s leadership to honor some- Daniels Day”]. We neither Boulevard between Vernon Avenue paid by taxpayers. But the deci- one worthy of recognition for doing endorse or oppose the actions of and Stocker Street will be open sion to celebrate an agreement- good deeds to help the homeless, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, only for local resident access. breaking porn actor is all Duran’s. tutoring in the schools, donating Hancock Park or the Miracle Crenshaw Boulevard will be It’s not too late to fix the electoral blood to the Red Cross. I could go Mile. We are simply doing our $$53FRXUWHV\ closed between Exposition mistake. Enough is enough. We on and on for recommending peo- jobs as responsible journalists. H[WHQGHG 10 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Residents enjoy a fun afternoon Hollywood City Council honors members at Brookside block party Bowl to host of LGBT community opening night, partners

withThe Hollywood Lyft Bowl’s summer season launches on June 16 and the venue’s operator, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has announced a new partnership with Lyft. The five-year partnership makes Lyft the official ride-hailing service for the venue. photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office “Providing a safe and convenient The Los Angeles City Council recently kicked off the eighth annual way for our patrons to get to and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Heritage Month. A special from events at the Hollywood Bowl ceremony was held honoring leaders in the LGBT community. is very important to us,” Los Councilman Mike Bonin (left), 11th District, and Mitch O’Farrell Angeles Philharmonic CEO Simon (right), 13th District, honored journalist John Rabe and activists photo by Rob Fisher/4th District Council Office Woods said. “Lyft is very invested in Tamika Butler and Oscar De La O, executive director of Bienestar, a Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, joined one providing a first-class service, and social services organization serving the LGBT community. of the young participants in a pie eating contest on June 10 during the we look forward to working with Brookside neighborhood’s annual block party. Approximately 400 their team to make the operation on people attended the party, which included pie eating and watermelon the ground as seamless as possible eating contests, a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, music, an for our customers. We very much auction and barbecue. Brookside’s general boundaries are Wilshire welcome this partnership.” Additionally, Lyft will sponsor and Olympic boulevards, and Highland Avenue and Muirfield Road. TheCelebrate Petersen the Petersen digitizesto preserve, unifyarchives and share the The community dates to the 1920s and is named after the Arroyo de concerts for Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, the exclusive promoter of Automotive Museum’s 24th archive of Petersen Publishing pho- los Jardines (Brook of the Gardens), a natural stream that originates in anniversary by taking a trip down tographic materials. This project the Hollywood Hills, runs through Brookside and empties into concerts at the Bowl outside the LA Phil. It is estimated that more than memory lane with archival pho- will culminate in the digitization of Ballona Creek. For information, visit tographs, 70 years in the making. one million images from the facebook.com/groups/369651012678/about. one million people attend events at the Hollywood Bowl during a sea- From young mechanic, to soldier, Petersen Publishing legacy, which son. to publisher of Hot Rod Magazine, will be available online and accessi- As part of the alliance, Lyft Robert E. Petersen grew from hum- ble to the public. ambassadors will be present at the ble beginnings to establish the Within the last year, The Petersen end of each Hollywood Bowl per- Petersen Museum. On June 11, Automotive Museum partnered Mid City West hosts bicycle formance to assist passengers in 1994, he opened the doors to his with TEN: The Enthusiast Network connecting with drivers. Lyft museum; 24 years later, the Petersen to house the archive, with additional ambassadors will also inform their stands as the premier automobile support and funding from Specialty museum in the nation and continues Equipment Market Association to educationThe Mid City West Communityclass onlegally Juneride on city roads15 and how drivers on proper routes to take, as well as the designated drop-off loca- to thrive, ensuring his legacy. establish the photo digitization. Council is holding a “Bike 2-Rules to plan a route. Tips on bicycling for The Petersen Publishing The Petersen is located at 6060 of the Road” class on Saturday, everyday travel and convenience tion at the Bowl. Starting with the Hollywood Bowl’s opening night on Digitization Project speaks to the Wilshire Blvd. For information, June 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. The loca- will also be offered. original wishes of Petersen himself visit petersen.org. tion will be provided upon registra- Class size is limited; pre-registra- June 16, a Lyft Lounge will be on tion. tion is required. Participants must site, adjacent to the ride-hailing The class, presented by Metro, be 16 and older and will receive a pick-up and drop-off area in Lot B. Mid City West and Cyclists Inciting free helmet and bike lights. For The Hollywood Bowl is located at Change Thru Live Exchange, will information, visit midcitywest.org 2301 N. Highland Ave. For informa- teach cyclists how to safely and and metro.net/gobike. tion, visit hollywoodbowl.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 June 14, 2018

BHBA recognizes California Supreme Court justices Approximately 250 lawyers, judges and law school students attended the 64th annual Supreme Court Luncheon presented by Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation on June 5 at the Beverly Hilton. The event honors the justices of the Supreme Court of California. Associate Justices Ming W. Chin, Carol A. Corrigan, Mariano- Florentino Cuéllar and Leondra R. Kruger attended and were recog- nized for their contributions. Chin photo courtesy of Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation discussed the importance of the Singer and songwriter John Legend performed at the Los Angeles rule of law and judicial indepen- Dodgers annual Blue Diamond Gala. dence. Additionally, guest speaker Los Angeles City Attorney Mike photo by Lee Salem Feuer emphasized that an indepen- dent judiciary should not be subject Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold (left) joined BHBA President Richard D. to influences from other govern- Kaplan, California Supreme Court associate justices Mariano-Florentino ment branches or political interests. Cuéllar and Carol A. Corrigan, and guest speaker Los Angeles City Dodgers Foundation gala raises Beverly Hills Mayor Dr. Julian Attorney Mike Feuer at the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s annual Gold, also welcomed the guests. Supreme Court Luncheon. “The luncheon is an important $2.2 million for youth programs tradition of the Beverly Hills Bar who have demonstrated a strong Nonintervention as a Form of The Los Angeles Dodgers Buehler, Tony Cingrani, Daniel Association that provides an oppor- commitment to public interest Religious Exemption?” and Foundation on June 11 hosted its Corcino, Josh Fields, Logan tunity for the BHBA to recognize efforts, including Joy Yin Chang Brittany Litzinger received honor- fourth annual Blue Diamond Forsythe, Erik Goeddel, Yasmani the Justices of the Supreme Court and Nidya Gutierrez, of Loyola able mention for her paper, Gala. Grandal, Enrique Hernandez, of California for their selfless dedi- Law School; Edrina Nazaradeh, of “Technology and the Rule of Law: The star-studded evening fea- Rich Hill, Daniel Hudson, Hyun- cation and outstanding service to Pepperdine University School of How Technological Advances Will tured a performance by singer Jin Ryu, Kenley Jansen, Matt the State,” said BHBA President Law; Rachelly Escobar, of Affect the Rule of Law in and songwriter John Legend (pic- Kemp, Clayton Kershaw, Max Richard D. Kaplan, of Kaplan Southwestern Law School; Lucas Developed Countries.” Both writ- tured). Comedy icons Arsenio Muncy, Edward Paredes, Joc Marino, P.C. in Beverly Hills. “A Bueno and Luis Vasquez, of UCLA ing competition awardees were Hall and George Lopez served as Pederson, Yasiel Puig, Corey tradition that began in 1954, it also Law School; and Rachel Feldman, from the USC Gould School of masters of ceremony. The Seager, Ross Stripling, Chris enables Southern California of USC Gould School of Law. Law. evening raised over $2.2 million Taylor, Justin Turner, Chase lawyers and jurists an opportunity Additionally, awards were to the Proceeds from the luncheon ben- and was attended by 1,700 guests. Utley, Breyvic Valera and Alex to get together outside of the court winners of its annual “Rule of Law efit the Beverly Hills Bar The Los Angeles Dodgers Wood. room.” Writing Competition.” Sandra Foundation scholarship program. Ownership Group, which LADF is the official team char- BHBA scholarships were also Farzam received the grand prize for For information, call (310)601- includes Mark Walter, Earvin ity of the Los Angeles Dodgers. presented to seven law students her paper titled “Judicial 2422, or visit bhba.org. “Magic” Johnson, Todd Boehly, Its primary focus is to support Robert Patton Jr. and Peter Guber, cornerstone programs in benefit- presented the 2018 Blue ting children and families in need Diamond Gala. Attendees includ- throughout Los Angeles. ed Los Angeles Dodgers manager Proceeds from the Blue Diamond Dave Roberts; coaches Bob Gala will support the expansion HammerThe Hammer Museum Museum presents – isfeatures a frequent theme, 32 as is artists the After makingfor morebiennial than 200 stu- Geren, Rick Honeycutt, George of its Dodgers Dreamfields and Made in L.A. 2018, the fourth iter- desire for community and a sense dio visits, as well as visiting numer- Lombard, Mark Prior, Turner Dodger RBI (Reviving Baseball ation of the Hammer’s biennial of place rooted in the local. ous gallery and museum exhibi- Ward and Chris Woodward; and in Inner Cities) programs. For exhibition highlighting the prac- Relating to histories and geogra- tions during their research, the players Scott Alexander, Austin information, visit tices of 32 artists working through- phies of the Los Angeles region, the curators selected 32 artists who rep- Barnes, Cody Bellinger, Walker dodgers.com/ladf. out the greater Los Angeles area, relationship of ritual and ceremony resent a cross-section of Los with a primary focus on emerging to ancient forms of knowledge and Angeles. Made in L.A. 2018 fea- artists. The exhibition is on view how they can be reimagined in the tures newly commissioned works through Sept. 2. present is another shared concern from artists who recently received “Every Made in L.A. offers a dis- among several of the artists, as is their MFAs, including Nikita Gale tinct vision of the innovative work the desire to create visibility and Christina Quarles, to continued LA Phil welcomes four musicians created by artists in Los Angeles,” through varying forms of represen- investigations of multiyear projects Hammer Museum director Ann tation for those who have histori- by artists like Carolina Caycedo Philbin said. “Made in L.A. 2018 cally been marginalized. and Alison O’Daniel, as well as to Resident Fellows program underscores that Los Angeles is a Considerations of the landscape, selected bodies of work from mid- The Los Angeles Philharmonic lows will focus on their artistic uniquely creative nexus where changes brought on by climate career artists such as James Association has announced the four development through orchestral, artists from all over the world con- change, and the relationship Benning, Daniel Joseph Martinez musicians selected for the LA Phil chamber music, new music and nect across generations, disciplines, between the land, capitalist expan- and Linda Stark. Resident Fellows program – violist education concerts performed at and backgrounds.” sion, and violence are also shared The works span a broad range of Andrew Francois, bassist Michael Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Among the artists included in preoccupations. While the exhibi- mediums including textiles, perfor- Fuller, violinist Eduardo Rios and Hollywood Bowl and in communi- Made in L.A. 2018 and their works, tion is not overtly political, it is mance, painting, video, sculpture, percussionist Wesley Sumpter. ty settings. They will also have the there are shared interests and areas inevitably informed by the dramat- assemblage, photography and The program, announced in opportunity to participate in tours of exploration. Reflecting on the ic shifts in our country since the installation. November 2017, launched this year with the LA Phil. current political climate, the body – 2016 election and how they impact The Hammer Museum is located as a centerpiece initiative of the LA Mentorship from LA Phil musi- and the social, physiological, and the contemporary landscape and at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- Phil’s centennial with the purpose cians and assistance with audition psychological pressures put upon it culture of California. mation, visit hammer.ucla.edu. of creating a pathway towards a preparation are added benefits to more diverse and inclusive orches- prepare resident fellows for future tra of tomorrow. roles in major professional orches- “I look forward to welcoming tras, including the LA Phil. our first four fellows not only onto The LA Phil Resident Fellowship Summer hours extended for King Tut exhibit our beloved Walt Disney Concert is open to outstanding string play- The world premiere exhibi- known as King Tut). ed at 700 Exposition Drive. in Hall and Hollywood Bowl stages, ers (violin, viola, cello, bass) or per- tion “KING TUT: Treasures of the Tickets start at $19.50. The Exposition Park. For information, but also into community settings cussionists, including those with Golden Pharaoh” at the California California Science Center is locat- visit californiasciencecenter.org. here in Los Angeles and on tour as demonstrated commitment to Science Center is the largest assem- members of our orchestra family,” diversity and inclusion in the arts, bly of treasures from King Tut’s said Gustavo Dudamel, music and learning and civic leadership, who tomb ever on display outside of artistic director of the LA Phil. “We have earned a bachelor’s degree Egypt. Guests can examine the are honored to be able to offer and are from or serve underrepre- priceless burial objects and learn musicians just starting out in their sented populations. The resident what science has revealed about careers the types of opportunities fellows were selected through a King Tut’s life and death. and experiences that will be vital to screening and audition process led Due to popular demand, the exhi- shaping their futures.” by musicians of the LA Phil and bition is featuring extended summer The fellowship is an excellence- Dudamel. hours, daily from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. based training program for superb As the LA Phil imagines the pos- (with last entry at 7:30 p.m). The early-career symphonic musicians sibilities for its next 100 years, the tour is the final chance to see King representing or serving historically LA Phil Resident Fellowship will Tut’s treasures before they go to underrepresented populations. Its help the organization build on its their permanent new home, the goal is to prepare these musicians historic achievements to create a Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. to compete for, and win, positions model of a 21st-century cultural The immersive exhibition fea- in major professional orchestras. institution. For information, visit tures more than 150 artifacts from The cohort of four resident fel- laphil.com. the tomb of Tutankhamun (also 12 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Formosa at 10 a.m. May 28 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 1000 block of N. petty theft in the 7100 block of cle parked in the 5500 block of At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 3:55 p.m., an unknown male Ogden at 8:30 a.m. Santa Monica at 9:17 a.m. Santa Monica at 4:45 a.m. pect assaulted a victim near the suspect committed a grand theft in corner of Third and La Brea. the 400 block of N. Rodeo Drive. At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:07 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:30 p.m., a suspect assaulted The suspect was approximately committed a burglary in the 1000 committed a petty theft in the 8900 a victim during a domestic vio- An unknown suspect assaulted a 26 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall block of Crescent Heights. block of Santa Monica. lence incident in the 1700 block of victim in the 900 block of and 175 pounds. Wilcox. 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An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire Boulevard at 1:15 p.m. At 5:07 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a The suspect was approximately 5 An unknown suspect stole a bicy- stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 Gordon and Sunset at 9 p.m. petty theft in the 8300 block of feet 5 inches tall and 120 pounds. cle in the 900 block of Westmount block of Poinsettia Place. Santa Monica at 3:45 p.m. at 11 p.m. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 6:04 p.m., a male suspect An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 5300 assaulted a victim near the corner June 6 burglary in the 300 block of S. block of Wilshire. of Olympic Boulevard and South Los Angeles Police Citrus at 11:30 a.m. Roxbury Drive. The suspect was At 4:17 a.m., an unknown suspect Department An unknown suspect robbed a vic- approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall. committed a burglary in the 600 At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 1100 block of S. La Brea block of Robertson. June 4 committed a burglary in the 200 at 11:30 p.m. May 30 block of S. Windsor. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a June 9 petty theft in the 8900 block of At 3:30 p.m., two unknown male burglary in the 500 block of N. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Santa Monica at 8:40 a.m. suspects committed a burglary in Fairfax at 4:15 a.m. cle parked in the 800 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a the 200 block of N. Rodeo Drive. Fuller at 11 a.m. vehicle parked near the corner of At 10:20 a.m., a suspect assaulted At 10:06 a.m., an unknown sus- Sunset and Gordon at 1 a.m. a victim during a domestic vio- pect committed a petty theft in the At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- May 31 lence incident in the 8400 block of 1000 block of S. La Brea. pect committed a burglary in the At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At noon, an unknown suspect W. Sunset. 300 block of S. Citrus. assaulted a victim near Highland committed a burglary in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a and Santa Monica. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of McCarty Drive. petty theft in the 3700 block of An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 600 block of Wilshire at 1 p.m. petty theft in the 5000 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a Robertson at noon. Wilshire at 11:45 a.m. victim near the corner of Selma burglary in the 400 block of S. At 2:10 p.m., an unknown suspect and Vine at 6:35 a.m. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Wetherly Drive at 1:20 p.m. committed a burglary in the 400 At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 8900 block of S. Citrus. pect committed a grand theft in the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. 8500 block of Burton Way. stole a vehicle parked in the 1800 committed a burglary in the 600 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of Foothill Road. cle parked in the 800 block of grand theft in the 8500 block of burglary in the 100 block of S. Wooster at 6 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 4:38 p.m. Martel at 12:45 p.m. June 1 petty theft in the 6100 block of At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 1:40 p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6800 At 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 8400 committed a petty theft in the 600 block of Hollywood. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 500 block of Clinton. block of S. Western. block of N. Canon Drive. committed a burglary in the 4900 block of Maplewood. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a June 7 petty theft in the 5500 block of vehicle parked in the 300 block of June 2 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Santa Monica at 10 p.m. S. Edinburgh at 1:22 p.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in At 5:20 a.m., a burglary was burglarized a vehicle parked in the the 1000 block of Vine at 6 p.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect reported in the 8700 block of 8600 block of Santa Monica. Charleville Boulevard. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6500 300 block of S. Cloverdale. At 10:40 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim near the vehicle parked in the 8900 block of corner of Wilton and Melrose. burglary in the 200 block of S. Santa Monica at 6:42 p.m. June 5 An unknown suspect committed a Swall Drive at 11:30 a.m. petty theft in the 6700 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 2 p.m. At 3:25 p.m., an unknown male committed a petty theft in the 6300 vehicle parked near the corner of burglarized a vehicle parked near Hobart and Second at 11:30 p.m. suspect assaulted a victim near the corner of Fountain and Orange block of Hollywood. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of North Beverly Drive Grove. committed a petty theft in the 5700 and North Santa Monica. No fur- An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire. June 10 ther information was provided. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 500 block of N. vehicle parked near Laurel and Fairfax at 4:15 a.m. A suspect assaulted a victim during At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect June 3 Santa Monica at 10:30 p.m. a domestic violence incident in the committed a burglary in the 400 At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- 1800 block of Whitley at 6:30 p.m. block of S. Burnside. At 5:10 p.m., an unknown female June 8 pect committed a burglary in the suspect committed a grand theft in 100 block of S. Almont. At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- the 9600 block of Wilshire At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked in the 300 block of N. Boulevard. The suspect was pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 5500 block of Melrose. Normandie at 7 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 June 14, 2018

Angeles, Spring offers a delightful midnight. 8400 Wilshire Blvd., p.m. 243 S. San Pedro St., Los atmosphere with an airy atrium Father’s Day at Melody Beverly Hills, (310)909-7549. Angeles, (213)947-3329. FromFather’s page 13 Day among pepper trees and a fountain. ocated in Virgil Village, Start with a selection of chef Melody features executive chef Baldoria’s bottomless beer Pikey brunch and Esnault’s house-made pastries LJustin Abram preparing brunch and fried chicken sandwich made with including croissants, pain au choco- dinner specials for Father’s Day ere’s a fun Father’s Day gift: a Sunday roast dinner pimento cheese, pickles and butter lat and fresh baguette with house- this year. Enjoy a crispy chicken pizza-making class by chef ather’s Day brunch from 10:30 lettuce. Bring dad for dinner and made rhubarb and cherry preserves. cordon bleu sandwich and a can of HDuke Gerais. The class includes a a.m. to 3 p.m. includes a com- executive chef Mike Williams will Order the traditional eggs Benedict, Modelo Especial for $15 during pizza and a complimentary glass of Fplimentary bloody mary or make his freshly made ricotta with omelet escargot or the Maine lob- brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beer or wine for $30. For dads who mimosa. Bottomless pours are $15. house-made levain bread, sesame ster Benedict. The smoked salmon Melody’s dinner special is available don’t want to participate in the class, Dinner offers slow-roasted pork and honey, or the smoked salmon tartine is served open-faced with from 6 to 10 p.m. Highlights enjoy bottomless beer from Fort belly or roasted short ribs with rillettes served with potato chips. smoked salmon, arugula, dill and include a perfectly cooked skirt Point alongside one entrée or pizza Pikey sides and house wines. 7617 Make sure Dad enjoys a proper farmers market greens. For dads steak and a glass of Côtes du Rhône and one side for $30. Brunch menu Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, Oaxacan Sour or the toasted who love desserts, try the chocolat for $30. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 items are available from 11 a.m. to 4 (323)850-5400. coconut old fashioned prepared monégasque with bittersweet p.m. 751 N. Virgil Ave., Los with Japanese whisky, brandy, chocolate ganache, citrus vinai- Angeles, (323)922-6037. Amaretto liqueur and bitters. grette chocolate crumble, lemon Don’’tt TTr rre eeaat DDaad Liikke Norah’s stellar entrées include honey sorbet or pralines. Open American wagyu zabuton served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 257 S. Brack Shop Tavern CChhoopppppeedd Liivver ... with crispy fingerlings or the potato Spring St., (213)372-5189. burger and beer combo gnocchi with black truffle and Parmesan. Father’s Day brunch is xecutive chef Christena Quinn served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spa and steak makes a “So Damn Good” Dinner is from 5:30 to 10 p.m. 8279 burger with a choice of house beer n Father’s Day, enjoy a day of E Santa Monica Blvd., West or Goose Island IPA for $15. The ultimate relaxation at The Spa Hollywood, (323)450-4211. burger includes ground chuck roast, Oat Beverly Wilshire. Learn about American cheese, heirloom tomato, the newly launched spa line lettuce, house pickle, grilled onion Pearl’s BBQ in 111SKIN. Dads can opt for the and Brack sauce. This special is stress-relief massage or the new downtown L.A. only available this Sunday from 3 cryotherapy sports massage before p.m. to midnight. 525 W. Seventh it with dad at an outdoor picnic heading down to the Michelin- St., Los Angeles, (213)232-8657. table alongside a retro starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck for SAirstream. Pearl’s BBQ serves cer- a steakhouse dinner and handcraft- tified smoked Angus beef brisket ed cocktails. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Mi Corazon two-for-one and beef short ribs by the pound. Beverly Hills, (310)275-5200. xecutive chef Vanessa Swan cel- Smoked for nearly 16 hours, the ebrates dads with a two-for-one beef is served with house-made Edeal on beer at Mi Corazon. You can TTrrreeeaat hiimm tto o a CCaantteer’s potato salad, baked beans and The Restaurant at also try the restaurant’s new barrel- coleslaw. Enjoy this with a classic aged tequila old fashioned for $9. Mexican Coca-Cola, Nesbitt’s Mr. C’s poolside cookout Enjoy the beverages with brunch CCoorrnneedd BBeeeefffRRReeuben! honey lemonade or a creamy Big classics like chilaquiles and huevos ine on the Mr. C yacht-inspired (or Choppe d Liivvve er if he preffeerrss!) Red soda. Finish with a slice of rancheros, or stay for dinner and try pool deck from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pearl’s apple and pecan pie. Open guest favorite, house-made chicken this Sunday. Lunch includes grilled from noon and 6 p.m. 2143 Violet D mole. Open on Sunday from 10 a.m. Since 1931 OOpppeeenn hamburgers, chicken mattone, an St. pearlsbbqla.com. to 11 p.m. Brunch menu items are array of grilled summer vegetables, available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2244 HHooouuurrrss classic Cipriani pastas, house-made 2609 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, Preux & Proper desserts, and endless pours of Peroni (323)522-3320. Nastro Azzurro or house wine. et ready for a stick-to-your-ribs Guests can enjoy live music while WWoorld F am ous, AAwwarrdd Winning Restaurraant • Deli • Bakkeery • Bar Father’s Day brunch and enjoy playing outdoor games like life-size The FLATS pizza Entertainment Night l y i n the Kibitz Room Gbottomless mimosas for $15 at this Jenga and cornhole. The all-inclusive downtown Los Angeles establish- lunch is $75 per adult and $38 for and cocktails ment. Other specials include Preux children ages 5 to 12. 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Try the Shrunken Head(ache), prepared with pineapple-infused vodka, lemon, lime, passion fruit, Tiki bit- ters, coriander and clove, salt, mint, lime, booze-infused pineapple and Luxardo cherries, or the Wakey Wakey, made with bacon-infused vodka, Smog City Bo’ Pils, black- strap Worcestershire sauce, hicko- ry-smoked black salt, sharp ched- dar, pepperoni, cherry tomato and house-pickled okra. Entrées include fried chicken and waffles, and sausage and eggs with house andouille, slow-cooked heirloom red beans, two sunny-side up eggs with toasted brioche. Be sure to get your sweet dad the pâte à choux  
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Father’s Day brunch 10% off all merchandise in the store at Spring with this coupon! discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded estaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi and her husband, executive     Rchef Tony Esnault are serving up 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) French delights on Sunday. Housed (323) 467-7124 in the time-honored Douglas www.vineamericanparty.com Building in downtown Los 16 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

L.A. Lawyers Phil pays tribute to Bernstein, Asner Lawyers and judges will make music together at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, June 16, at 8 p.m. during a performance of the Los Angeles Lawyers Protesters call for more Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices. The concert celebrates the phil- rights for LGBT community harmonic’s ninth season and raises funds for people who cannot afford legal services. Actor Edward Asner will participate in the program. The philharmonic will be led by founder and conductor Gary S. Greene, Esq. The concert will commemorate the 100th birthday of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein and will include many of his most pop- ular works including songs from “West Side Story,” “Candide” and photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic “On the Town.” Asner will deliver a special narration as a tribute to Gary S. Greene, Esq. conducts the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic Bernstein. and its chorus, Legal Voices. The program will also include music by composer Aaron Tickets to the concert start at Hall is located at 111 S. Grand Ave. Copland, and the orchestra and $20; tickets to the reception are For information and tickets, visit chorus will perform Tchaikovsky’s $150. The Walt Disney Concert LALawyersPhil.org. “1812 Overture.” Hon. John Mirisch will receive honorary A photograph in the Sept. 20, 2007, issue of the Park Labrea News membership and radio personality and Beverly Press showed members of the LGBT community demon- Bill Handel will serve as master of by Myles Mellor strating in Hollywood in support of marriage equality for same-sex ceremonies. Crossword Puzzle couples. The demonstration was organized by the LA LGBT Center Additionally, Asner will receive and was one of many that occurred over the years in the long-fought the June Lockhart Humanitarian battle for marriage equality. On Tuesday, the LA LGBT Center orga- Award, also known as a “Junie.” nized a rally at Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters call- The award is presented annually by ing for the school board to approve a measure to increase support for the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic to LGBT students. For information, see page 5. an individual who has made signif- icant contributions for the better- ment of the world. It is named after Tony Award-winning actress June Lockhart, who is closely associated with the orchestra. A Bernstein Centennial Champagne and Dessert Reception catered by Patina will follow the concert. The private reception will salute Bernstein, Asner and Mirisch.

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to host Across 2. Presently photo courtesy of Kahn Media 1. Part of NAACP 3. Roam the internet 5. Sound used to get someone’s 4. Poetic adverb More than 100 classic, exotic, luxury and supercars will line the ‘longest day’ attention 5. Did ordinary writing famous Beverly Hills thoroughfare on Father’s Day. 9. Scoped out 6. In a way, slangily 14. Scowl 7. Strict fundraiser 15. IRA category 8. You, long ago Belmont Village Senior Living 16. Extremist 9. Draw breaker for a trophy communities are participating in 17. Make yawn 10. Vocally Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance the Longest Day fundraiser to ben- 18. After-lunch sandwich 11. Disturb efit the Alzheimer’s Association. 19. Use one’s index finger 12. Bird of prey On June 21 – the summer solstice 20. Bridges and roads, etc. 13. Gimme __ Ding; 1971 celebrates 25th anniversary and the longest day of the year – 23. College bigwig Sweet song The Rodeo Drive Concours “This year’s event will feature each Belmont Village community 24. Assist 21. Customize 25. Study again 22. Plants in a dry place d’Elegance will return to Beverly an unprecedented lineup of clas- will collect $1 donations and create 29. Top student 25. Puerto ___ Hills on Sunday, June 17, to cel- sic, exotic, luxury and super- a “linked by love” paper heart chain to honor those fighting Alzheimer’s 30. Mormons: Abbr. 26. Parisian school ebrate 25 years of the popular cars,” said Bruce Meyer, chair- 33. Freeze 27. Apply anew Father’s Day tradition. The man of the Rodeo Drive disease. Belmont Village will also 34. Glam rock’s ___ the Hoople 28. Belgian currency event, which remains free for Concours d’Elegance. “As inter- host fun activities to encourage fur- 36. New Zealander 29. Env. notation spectators, will welcome more est has grown over the last quar- ther donations. The fundraisers are 37. Taken to court in JAG, perhaps 30. Fragrant shrub than 30,000 guests to Beverly ter-century, owners of world- open to the public; RSVP is sug- 40. What’s more 31. Resided Hills. class classic and sports cars have gested. 41. Straddling 32. Factions Commemorating the show’s specifically chosen our Concours Belmont Village Hollywood, 42. Hall-of-Fame gridder Greasy 34. They may provide relief 25th anniversary, a special class to display their prized vehicles. 2051 N. Highland Ave., will host 43. Previously 35. Palmas de ___ (journalist award) of silver cars will include some Our Father’s Day show will events from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 44. R follower 36. Swiss artist Paul of the most exceptional automo- reflect the diverse interests of the June 21. Participants can receive 45. Kicks out 38. ___ box 15-20 minute massages by 46. ___ Lanka 39. Pear variety biles in motoring history, each thousands of families in atten- 47. Fabric dyed for hunting purposes 44. Going off the mark painted silver. Early entries in dance, displaying only the best Massage Envy for a $20 donation. To make a reservation, call 49. Backyard grill 45. Raise in relief this class include coachbuilt from each class.” 56. Wolfgang, Nobel prize winner 46. Beauty shop beauties like the exceptionally From its beginnings at Beverly (323)874-7711 or email Sandra for atomic fissions work 47. Chili con ___ rare 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Hills High School to its emer- Baker at 57. Get-up-and-go 48. Nom de guerre Ghia from the Sydorick collec- gence as a must-attend Father’s [email protected]. 58. Conn. university 49. Union general at Gettysburg tion, supercars like the 1994 Day tradition, the Rodeo Drive Belmont Village Westwood, 59. About 1% of the atmosphere 50. Justice Black Bugatti EB110 SS from the Concours has become one of the 10475 Wilshire Blvd., is , hosting a 60. Much may follow it 51. Departure notice Mullin Automotive Museum and most popular annual events in walkathon in one-hour sessions 61. Some 52. Clancy hero Jack celebrity-owned vehicles like Los Angeles. Parking is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 21. A 62. Tine 53. Defense pact acclaimed director John at local garages and entry to the minimum donation of $5 is request- 63. Dick Tracy’s sweetie 54. Flamboyance Frankenheimer’s 1963 Rolls event is free. ed. RSVP by calling the concierge 64. Jaywalking, e.g. 55. Fix 56. Book with little value Royce Silver Cloud III from the For information, visit rodeo- at (310)234-3044. For information, visit bel- Down Petersen Automotive Museum. drive-bh.com. 1. Prefix for both montvillage.com. See Answers page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 June 14, 2018

‘Ocean’sSo many charming performers 8’ getsDeb needs a team.the Amita job (Mindy done given so little to do. But after Kaling) makes jewelry. Tammy “Ocean’s 11,” still the best of the (Sarah Paulson) knows how to make series, that became standard operat- and sell things. Constance ing procedure for the franchise, orig- (Awkwafina) knows how to give inally based on a 1960 Rat Pack anyone the slip. Nine Ball (Rihanna) flick. Even if “Ocean’s 8” falls into is the computer genius. And fashion similar trappings, it never completely designer Rose Weil (Helena Bonham flops, remaining popcorn fun with Carter) gets close to Kluger before If “Ocean’s 9” pans out, and the solid enough breakout moments for each and during the big heist. opening weekend makes that very cast member. Bullock’s Deb and Blanchett’s possible, she best get more to do. photo courtesy of Warner Bros. The all-female lead spin-off of the Lou are the new Clooney and Pitt, This isn’t entirely dumb fun, but it The whole team prepares for a big heist in “Ocean’s 8,” the latest film in heist trilogy starts in a familiar way. but they’re far less interesting than requires just as little thought. Every Turns out the Ocean family has a their co-stars. Bullock receives the possible mystery explained, com- the “Ocean’s” series. long line of criminals, including most screen time, but she doesn’t plete with flashbacks and voiceover Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), just seem to do much. And Blanchett explanation. Again, blame the other ville”), but it is surprisingly simple interesting than much of what hap- released from a five-year stint. And spends most of the time looking “Ocean’s” for this laziness. for him. Returning to comedy (he got pens here. Rather than become a film what’s next? A heist of course, some- cool. That works just fine, but Carter On production, “Ocean’s 8” looks his start writing “Big” and “Dave”), worth watching once, this is the right thing grandiose with a touch of and Paulson enjoy more dynamic the part. Stylish music, retro editing, he seems to have discarded the cast to create something that requires revenge peppered on top. But to do moments. flash outfits. But say farewell to lessons he learned from his heavier multiple visits. the job, she needs her lieutenant, Lou And Anne Hathaway, master of Vegas this time around. It’s all about contributions, seeing this as a palette Preparing for the caper to begin, (Cate Blanchett), uncoincidently everything she stars in, is easily the New York. That’s OK. And no heist cleanser. Too bad. He could’ve Deb (Bullock) reminds herself this named. most dynamic character. She might film would be complete without offered the story and characters so isn’t a selfish mission. “You are not Rather than place it safe, ease back seem like the unsuspecting mark, but leading stars confidently walking much more without need for weak doing this for me,” she said. “You are into life outside the big house, Deb there’s more going on here. Besides into a dicey situation with that explanations of plot holes that hold not doing this for you. Somewhere knows what she wants – diamonds – that, she shines as a vain caricature of cucumber cool the rest of us mun- no water. out there is an 8-year-old girl dream- specifically the Toussaint, an extrav- a celebrity. dane folks can’t. To be fair, “Ocean’s 8” is fun, ing of becoming a criminal. Do this agant piece worth $150 million to be The greatest sin is the minimal This isn’t the worst film directed comparable to the latter entries in the for her.” That sums up the goal of the worn by actor Daphne Kluger (Anne screen time given to Awkwafina, as by Gary Ross (“The Hunger franchise, but the possibility of more film and its charm the best anyone Hathaway) at a Met museum event. Constance, who made an incredible Games,” “Seabiscuit,” “Pleasant- films to come sounds much more can. To pull something like this off, film debut in 2016’s “Neighbors 2.”

NOW LAMOTH film series commemorates LEASING YOUR NEW HOME Warsaw Ghetto Uprising anniversary In recognition of the 75th Professor Holli Levitsky, director of anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Jewish studies at Loyola Uprising, the Los Angeles Museum Marymount University, will follow. of the Holocaust presents a summer On June 21, “Unlikely Heroes” film series commemorating resis- (2003), a documentary narrated by tance against the Nazis. Sir Ben Kingsley, will be shown. It The films in the series, curated by tells previously unknown stories of journalist and producer Tom defiance and heroism against the Teicholz, will be shown on consec- Nazis in the most desperate days of utive Thursdays beginning at 6 p.m. the Holocaust. Teicholz will moder- at the museum. ate a discussion with film director “Partisans of Vilna” (1986) will Richard Trank following the screen- be shown on June 14. The docu- ing. mentary is the story of the men and The series concludes June 28 with women who formed the Jewish par- “Uprising” (2001), director Jon tisan movement and fought the Avnet’s television movie about the Nazis in Lithuania. Directed by Warsaw Ghetto revolt. The film will Joshua Waletzky, “Partisans of be followed by discussion. Vilna” includes interviews with 40 Admission is free. The Los partisan survivors and rare archival Angeles Museum of the Holocaust footage. A question and answer ses- is located 100 S. The Grove Drive. sion moderated by Teicholz with For information, visit lamoth.org.

· 160-acres of park-like setting · Several parks photo by Todd Williamson for Israel Film Festival · Amazing panoramic views · BBQs, volleyball court, Israel Film Festival Executive Director and founder Meir Fenigstein · Sprawling green belts picnic area (left) was joined by Larry Tanz, the 2018 IFF Achievement in · Wi-Fi cafes · Saltwater pools Television Award winner; Producer Ram Bergman, the 2018 IFF Achievement in Film Award winner; actor Mark Hamill; Adam · Wi-fi hotspots throughout · Signature upgrades with Berkowitz, the 2018 IFF Festival chairman and senior agent at CAA; the property granite and hardwood and 2018 IFF Humanitarian Awardee Stanley Black. · Fitness center with yoga · Central A/C (select units) and spin room · Washer/dryer in unit (select units) · Multimedia theater · Reserved parking available Israel Film Festival honors supporters · 24-hour patrol · Pet friendly The Israel Film Festival in Los the 2018 IFF Achievement in Angeles, the largest showcase of Television Award recipient. Israeli films in the U.S., sponsored Bergman received the 2018 IFF a luncheon on May 31 in Beverly Achievement in Film Award, and Hills celebrating Israel’s 70th Black, partner and founder of anniversary and honoring Netflix’s Black Equities, received the 2018 Larry Tanz; “Star Wars: The Last IFF Humanitarian Award. The Jedi” producer Ram Bergman; and 32nd Israel Film Festival will take philanthropist Stanley Black. place from Nov. 6-20 in Los Tanz, vice president of global Angeles. For information, visit 6200 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 television at Netflix, was named israelfilmfestival.com. 877.652.3292 • www.parklabrea.com 18 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SUMMERSCHOOL & CAMPS

What’s Happenin g at Our Local S chools & C amps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activitie s Fairfax High confers diplomas to more than 390 graduates

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Beverly Hills High School celebrates class of 2018 photo courtesy of Leonard Choi The Beverly Hills High School class of 2018 officially graduated on After the graduating class of cumulative. School District board member June 1 during a commencement ceremony at the school’s football field. 2018 proceeded into the auditori- The Lion’s Pride Award was Nick Melvoin, as well as a presen- The theme of the ceremony was “The Promise of Tomorrow.” um to “Pomp and Circumstance,” bestowed upon Ayla Acosta, tation of senior awards. The grad- “All the experiences we have shared have built our foundations for the by the Fairfax High School Da’Lana Cooper, Sandra Morales uating class was nicknamed “The future,” said Noah Danesh, of the class of 2018. “Our futures that are Orchestra, Fairfax High School and Andy Hernandez. Last Millennials” and the gradu- beginning today.” principal Kenneth Adiekweh and The Irene Epstein Memorial ates were encouraged to live by Members of the district’s Board of Education were among the speakers. senior class president Patricia Scholarship Award was presented the motto, “The greatest pleasure “To our students, this is an illustration of what adults know to be relativ- Austria gave congratulatory to Annie Chantasirivisal, Ho Jin in life is doing what others say you ity principle of time and aging,” school board President Lisa Korbatov said. speeches at the school’s gradua- Choi, Astou Niane and Michelle cannot do.” “The older you are, the faster life seems to go by. You are all the legacy of tion ceremony on June 6 at West Zvansky. More than 390 students your parents to this world.” Los Angeles Cathedral. Numerous other students were received diplomas. Fairfax High Class valadictorian was recognized for their achievements. School is located at 7850 Melrose Cholong “Ruby” Park. Awards The ceremony included Ave. For information, visit fair- were also given to saultorian remarks by Los Angeles Unified faxhs.org. Ashley Park, AP scholars and those students with perfect and LAUSD offers summer meals excellent attendance. Thirty one “The greatest pleasure in life is doing students attained a grade piont what others say you cannot do.” at numerous schools average of 4.0 and above. Fifty Hunger never takes a holiday, summer months,” LAUSD school nine achieved GPAs of 3.6 to 3.9 which why the Los Angeles board Vice President Nick Unified School District is launch- Melvoin said. “Every child ing its Summer Meal Program on deserves the food security we are June 18 at 349 schools. working to provide, in Los “Children still need food when Angeles and around the world.” school is out,” LAUSD The meal program will run Superintendent Austin Beutner through July 27 at most sites, said. “The Summer Food Service although some schools will have Program will provide free, healthy shortened programs. Meal times meals to anyone between the ages will vary, although most sites will of 1 and 18 years old without serve lunch between 11 a.m. and requiring them to participate in noon. Snacks will also be available classes or recreational activities.” at many of the schools. For infor- In the local community, the mation and a list of participating meals will be offered at Fairfax schools, visit achieve.lausd.net. and Los Angeles high schools, Le Additionally, a partnership with Conte Middle School, and Selma the Los Angeles Department of Avenue and Vine Street elemen- Recreation and Parks will provide tary schools. summer meals at 101 municipal “Childhood hunger doesn’t sites thrugh Aug. 10. Sites include break for summer and neither does the Hollywood Recreation Center, our responsibility to ensure that Pan Pacific Park Recreation every child who relies on L.A. Center, Poinsettia Park Recreation Unified for nourishing meals Center and the Yucca Park throughout the school year can Community Center. For informa- count on us for the same during the tion, visit laparks.org. Summer Schoo l & Camps Publishing we ekly tthhrough June 28 Call ( 323) 933-5518 to re s e rve space today or email [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 June 14, 2018

Craft exhibit submerges viewers in blooming aquatic landscape The Craft in America Center pre- ture of textiles and fiber craft to sents a solo exhibition of knit and metal-based pieces that are often crocheted metal wire sea creatures inspired by varying cultures and the by artist Arline Fisch running natural world. through Saturday, Aug. 4. Drawing from the Egyptian, The exhibit, “Aquatic Bloom,” Greek, Etruscan and pre- will transform the center into an Colombian civilizations, Fisch oceanic aquarium with jellyfish art weaves ideas from past cultures pieces and a faux coral reef. Fisch’s with contemporary methods to cre- work raises awareness about the ate layers of visual meaning. With beauty of the oceans and the need to her latest body of work, the artist protect them. focuses on jellyfish, the oldest With a career spanning more than known multi-organ animals on the 50 years, Fisch is one of the most planet. respected jewelry makers and met- The Craft in America Center is alsmiths in the field. Her work located at 8415 W. Third St. For combines art jewelry, sculpture and information, call (323)951-0610, or adornment. She applies the struc- visit craftinamerica.org.

photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart Immaculate Heart graduates look on as class speaker Danielle Dosch gave a heartfelt message to her grad- uating class and encourged them to “rise to the challenges of our generation.” Immaculate Heart celebrates graduating class of 2018 Wearing white gowns and bear- tion.” especially in your own lives.” ing bouquets of red roses, 120 grad- The commencement speaker was Joining Donovan onstage were uates took the stage at the Anne Donovan, who works for theology chair Christine Knudsen, Hollywood Bowl on June 5 for PricewaterhouseCoopers as an who offered the commencement’s Immaculate Heart High School’s innovation leader, is a member of invocation; IH President Maureen 112th commencement. Immaculate Heart’s board of Diekmann and IHHS Principal The ceremony marked an antici- trustees and a former parent of two Naemah Morris, who conferred the pated rite of passage, and the alumnae. She encouraged members diplomas as English chair Marc van seniors relished their achievement of the class of 2018 to consider how der Woude presented the graduates. as they clutched their diplomas and they will shape the future. The graduates also performed smiled at the rows of cheering fam- Recounting “hard fought rights” for song selections, including “At the ily members, friends and faculty. women’s equality over the last 45 Beginning” and “My Wish,” fol- Class speaker Danielle Dosch, who years, Donovan reminded gradu- lowed by the school’s alma mater, will attend UC Berkeley next fall, ates that, “the way has been paved arranged by Gregory Koppenhaver welcomed the audience on behalf for you to have every opportunity and Stephan Van Dorn, and direct- of her classmates, whom she you can imagine,” but she empha- ed by graduating senior Cassidy described as “stronger, louder and sized that they must first live their O’Connell. Nearly 100 percent of braver” because of their lives with gratitude. this year’s graduates will matricu- Immaculate Heart education. “I hope you will always carry late to colleges and universities. “In a world that seems desperate with you the duty to be women of Immaculate Heart is an all-girls to tear us apart along gender, race, great heart and right conscience, Catholic school founded in 1906 at class and ideological lines, but I want more,” Donovan said. “I the corner of Western and Franklin Immaculate Heart taught us com- want you to be confident. I want Avenues. For information, call munity and solidarity,” Dosch said. you to be bold. I want you to take (323)461-3651, or visit immacu- “In a world that tells us our voices risks ... I want you to be the boss, lateheart.org. photo courtesy of Craft in America Center do not matter, Immaculate Heart created strong and capable women who are dedicated to creating Roseewwood S T EM Magnet change. In a world that tries to make us cower in fear, Immaculate Urban P lanning Heart gave us a space to be happy.” Dosch also thanked parents and & U rban Design the school’s teachers for instilling SPA Be pa rrt t of values so the class of 2018 can “rise CE A 4T VAIL grrooundbreaking historryy to the challenges of our genera- H & 5 ABL TH G E and enrroo ll a t the ffiirst RAD ES! urban plann i ng and urban design S TEM LLEEETTTTTTEEERRS magnet i n LAUS D. to tth he Editor Rosewood i s a Emaaiil u s y oouur opinniions, community t haatt nurrttures complaaiints aannd p raaiises. the w h ole child WWee waann t to he aarr ffrroomm you. and though a STEM, it h as many pathwaayys to m eet your child’s [email protected] needs a nd interests. Follow us on Go t o www.lausd.net t o comp lete your e -choices a pplication or conta c t o ur m ain o ffffic e ffoor guid ance with the application process. TToours ar e gi ven every TTu uesday at 9:00AM. Visit www.rosewoodelementaryy..org o r call (323)651-0166 503 N . C rofftt AAv ve nue L os Ang eles, CA 90048 20 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

KCCLA showcases traditional Korean dances The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and Yeon Nak Jae & Korean Dance Heritage Commemoration will pre- sent a special performance of “The Fire of the East, Korean Dance Heritage” on Friday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of the KCCLA’s Ari Hall. This performance features a star-studded lineup of major Korean dancers who haven’t previously been introduced to Los Angeles yet. It also debuts Taepyungmu, a partnered dance devised by Korean dance master Han Seong Jun for a king and queen whose reign represents peace in modern era. In addition to the performances, this event will feature a lecture program with academic discourses. The perfor- mances will be explained by professor Sung Ki Sung of the Korea National University of Arts, a dance critic and Han photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Seong Jun expert. Breast cancer survivor Lee Wolinsky (center) spoke about the chal- “This particular event has a great significance and quality lenges she faced at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s 32nd annual Cancer from the light that the invited dancers inherited the tradi- Survivors Day Luncheon. More than 400 cancer survivors and support- tional legacy of Han Seong Jun, the very root of Korean tra- ers attended the luncheon in the Guerin Pavilion at the Skirball Cultural ditional dance,” Nak Jung Kim, the director of KCCLA, Center. She was joined by her husband Leo (left) and friend Sandy said. “I hope many people would be able to join the event Carpenter. Dr. Robert Figlin, director of the Hematology Oncology and thoroughly enjoy the beauty of Korean traditional Division and deputy director of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive dance.” Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai, offered a message of hope. “As cancer This performance is presented as a part of the KCCLA’s Ari Project performing arts series, which features a rich doctors, our job is to give patients the best possible outcome. And look- program of various performing arts programs including ing out at [the] audience, I feel proud that I get to contribute to that Korean traditional music and dance, modern fusion world process.” For information, visit cedars-sinai.org. music, jazz, royal court tea ceremonies, puppet shows and photo courtesy of KCCLA theater. “The Fire of the East, Korean Dance Heritage” will KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- explore the evolution of cultural dances in South tion, visit kccla.org Korea.

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Tickets available for ‘Music in the Mansion’ Tickets are still available for Music in the Mansion’s final 2018 concert with Helix Collective on Sunday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate. Helix Collective is a Los Angeles-based ensemble with a core instru- mentation of flute, oboe, piano and percussion that brings classical music with an edge to its audiences. The ensemble produces a high-energy, out- of-the-box mix of lively, joyous, surprising and thoroughly entertaining music. The June program features “L.A. Stories,” bringing musicians and writ- ers together to explore the fun, heartbreak and sometimes annoyances of living in Los Angeles through storytelling with instruments and voice. The ensemble is Sarah Robinson on flute, Phil Popham on oboe, Kathryn Eames on piano and Lorry Black on marimba. The Greystone Mansion is located at 905 Loma Vista Drive. Purchase tickets for $20 at beverlyhills.org/bhrec. Salon by Joseph Martin opens at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills The Salon by Joseph Martin has opened at the luxe Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, offering daily services for men and women. Leave your car with a valet and take the hotel’s private elevator to the salon, where services are provided by some of the top trained stylists in the world. The salon’s clientele includes Emma Roberts, Amy Adams, Brad Pitt, Emily Blunt and many others. Co-owned by Joseph Kendall and Martin Fassnidge, The Salon by Joseph Martin was founded in the 1980s and has been servicing the enter- tainment industry and Beverly Hills elite ever since. Joseph Martin is headquartered on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, with the newest satellite salon located at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd. “I have been a fan of the Joseph Martin team for years now, and am so pleased to bring their talent to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills,” said Peter Bowling, managing director. “As we are situated in the heart of Beverly Hills, having such a prestigious on-site salon allows guests the convenience of a blowout or full color processing before an event in the privacy of the hotel. The salon to the stars is now more accessible than ever.” Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. Services include haircuts and styling, blow drying, color processing, balayage, olaplex treatment, updos and makeup application. Joseph Martin luxury hair care products are also available for purchase. For appointments, call (310)860-6760, or visit waldorfastoriabeverly- hills.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 June 14, 2018

WeHo hotel development passes council 4-1 Garden project in the works From page 1 From page 1 dens at locations throughout Los Angeles, including one on some looking as queered-out as I Fountain Avenue in Hollywood. know I was back in that period of The LACGC serves as a liaison time.” never came together. Now, the between city agencies and the Except the once-reclusive gay council has set its sights on a strip gardeners. People generally pay a bar culture of Studio One’s era has of grass running along Poinsettia small fee such as $5 for plots, adapted with advances toward Place between the sidewalk and a with fees being used to pay for inclusivity, especially in cities like fence surrounding the tennis water, supplies and other necessi- L.A., making The Abbey and sim- courts at the east end of Poinsettia ties. Community gardens provide ilar open-air venues the new Park. The community garden numerous benefits, said Julie norm. Duran said he notices the would likely have space for Beals, executive director of the city’s LGBT residents hanging out approximately 60 plots. LACGC. in the open, sometimes with their Sobel said the meetings are “We are more about building straight friends, which represents being held to determine support community than we are about a sea change from his youth. for the project and to learn what gardening,” Beals said. “It’s “Our urban design and our ideas people have for a garden. about getting to know each other. urban planning has to reflect those Aspects such as whether it would People are learning gardening changes,” he said. be fenced, the size of plots, who skills which can help them find The completed project will would be allowed to use it, fees jobs. It’s healthy eating. include sidewalks, seating, restau- for usage, security and other ideas Gardening is exercise; if you’ve rants with open-air and outdoor photo by Edwin Folven will be taken under consideration. ever done gardening you realize areas and other outdoor spaces. The Factory Building will be preserved as part of the project. Sobel said the garden could that. It’s bringing people togeth- The project’s applicant, West potentially serve many purposes. er, sharing recipes. It’s also Hollywood resident Jason It would provide people in apart- cross-generational.” Illoulian, of the Faring real estate “This is truly an ingenious policy here in West Hollywood to ments in the surrounding neigh- The homeless encampment firm, said the new development example of economic develop- work from, one that does properly borhood a place to grow fruits located across the street is one of will better connect pedestrians ment,” added Genevieve Morrill, engage all workers and is mindful and vegetables, create a place the challenges, and will be one between areas such as Boystown president and CEO of the West of the kind of work that’s being where the community can come of the issues organizers will con- and Robertson Avenue. Hollywood Chamber of done and the kind of compensa- together, and address issues sider moving forward. If there is “I have deep roots in this city,” Commerce. tion that workers deserve,” involving health and nutrition. It community support, the next Illoulian said. “My office is here Councilwoman Lauren Meister Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath could also become a place to help step would be to have a design on Robertson, and I live in West voted against the project, citing its said. address homelessness, Sobel said, created for the garden, which Hollywood West. I’ve poured my outsized scale relative to the Councilman John Heilman, by potentially getting formerly would then be submitted to the heart and soul into getting this Melrose-Beverly District in the another former Studio One regu- homeless individuals involved in Los Angeles Department of project right.” city’s general plan among her con- lar, said the development will help gardening, thereby teaching them Recreation and Parks for consid- Public benefits that will be part cerns. local businesses. skills that could translate into eration, Sobel said. of the project include an upfront “I’m not convinced that a nine- “This area really needs a big jobs. Fruits and vegetables grown Alison Simard, a spokes- payment of $4 million from the story building is what our con- boost,” he said. “We heard from a in the garden could also be used woman for Councilman Paul applicant for the city’s AIDS stituents had in mind when writing number of businesses in the area to feed homeless individuals, he Koretz, 5th District, said he is Monument, West Hollywood Park this description of the Melrose- how important this would be, added. The community garden waiting to learn more about the improvements and other commu- Beverly District, which includes what an important shot in the arm would be directly across the street project and whether there is nity benefits. Robertson,” she said. it would be to the Robertson area.” from a homeless encampment community support or opposi- Maintaining the Factory Opponents of the project who Duran, also known in his early that currently exists along tion before taking a position. Building, constructed in 1929 to addressed the City Council were Studio One days as Jose Ramirez, Poinsettia Place. Sobel encouraged people to house the Mitchell Camera mostly members or supporters of the name on his fake ID, said the “We are trying to get the word attend the meetings to learn Company before it became Studio Unite Here Local 11, a union that bonds forged on the dance floor out,” Sobel said. “We are open to more. One in the mid-1970s, was an represents hospitality industry during the club’s heyday helped ideas.” “[We want] to get people out- important preservation component workers in California and his “tribe” persevere through the Sobel is working on conceptual side and working together and of the project. Several years ago, Arizona, saying they were con- years that followed, when they plans with the Los Angeles growing food.” He added, the first iteration of the project cerned about workers rights and were decimated by the AIDS epi- Community Garden Council, a “There is something very power- called for its demolition. Adrian compensation. demic. nonprofit that assists with the ful about growing your own food Scott Fine, director of advocacy “Please listen to the people who The mayor said he has a person- management of community gar- and digging dirt together.” for the nonprofit L.A. built the service industry, made it al request of the applicant: a going Conservancy, called it a “meaning- successful and will make this pro- away party at the Factory Building ful preservation.” ject successful,” said Frances “for the spirits of those who “We agree this is not perfect Engler, an organizer for the union. danced there, to release them into preservation,” he said, “but we do Council members broached a the ether, to let them go.” think it strikes an important bal- local policy to alleviate some of “A going away party will ance in showing how you can pre- those concerns. remember them, and remember serve and retain an historic build- “We should be discussing a the times that we had there,” he ing while also allowing for new future framework for employment said. “And the fact that we built a growth.” benefits so we have a standardized community out of a bar.”

Construction continues on Purple Line Extension From page 1 The city of Beverly Hills also “I would say to some of these has a pending lawsuit against former mayors of our city, ‘shame Metro over the Purple Line on you,’” Korbatov said, “for tak- Extension; however, Mayor Julian ing the side of a rogue agency In 2016, U.S. District Court Gold distanced the city’s legal over your own school district, and photo courtesy of the Saban Community Clinic Judge George Wu affirmed the challenge from the school dis- your own families, and these chil- Federal Transit Administration’s trict’s, saying “a mutually agreed dren and your staff. And I always approval of the project, and upon settlement is in the best wonder what would it take for required the agency to redo parts interests of the community.” some people to change their mind Saban Community Clinic of the project’s environmental School board member Mel and do the right thing, at least say studies pertaining to seismic Spitz said Beverly Hills residents the right thing. Well apparently … activity and methane near the high sometimes approach him and ask there is nothing that makes them honors Jonathan Koch school and Century City, a task why the district continues its fight change their mind, because they Saban Community Clinic hon- In 2015, Koch became gravely undertaken by Metro. Once Metro against Metro. think it’s actually ethical and ored TV producer Jonathan ill with an immune disorder that completed that work to the court’s “As far as this specific problem moral to impose a risk, that Metro Koch, president and chief cre- almost took his life and resulted satisfaction, the school district is involved, one thing that the should impose a risk on other peo- ative officer of Asylum in multiple amputations and, filed its newest complaint to chal- community should know is that ple’s children. Entertainment, for his philan- most recently, a hand lenge the content in the studies. there is no way that the district is Metro construction has taken thropic leadership at its transplant that changed his life. Beverly Hills Unified alleged in going to be passive or allow any place within a block or less of third annual Let’s Get Real He defied incredible odds over a its lawsuit that the revisions fail to of our students or staff to be many businesses as the project event. two-year medical quest. consider alternate routes or a stag- endangered,” he said. makes its way down Wilshire More than 400 reality televi- For Koch, his story is a ing area for construction farther Metro has said it can safely Boulevard. sion producers, executives and reminder of the need for quality from the high school campus, and build the portion of the tunnel that “If I overstated the impacts and agents came together to help care for everyone regardless of that FTA and Metro did not prop- goes under the high school. I erred on the side of caution, then raise funds for the clinic’s med- income and ability to pay for erly analyze health effects and School board president Lisa OK, I’m wrong,” Korbatov added. ical, dental and behavioral health health care. His dedication aligns other impacts of construction Korbatov said residents should “If they’re wrong, then we have a services for low-income and itself with the Saban Community within close proximity of school write to their local, state and fed- much bigger problem on the cam- uninsured men, women and chil- Clinic’s beliefs that healthcare is grounds. eral representatives. pus.” dren. a right, not a privilege. 22 June 14, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Pride Parade resumes after one-year hiatus Concerts on Canon hosts The Tokens From page 1 The city of Beverly Hills Community Service Department and its summer series program, Concerts on Canon, brings classic rock to Beverly Canon Gardens this Thursday, June 14, with The Tokens. This live show will keep the audience singing and smiling with our community that their civil songs like “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Tonight I Fell in Love,” “One rights are up for debate, but we Fine Day” and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon.” say, let them eat cake.” This popular, free outdoor entertainment series takes place every The annual Pride weekend Thursday in the summer through Aug. 30, with two 45-minute musical events, under the theme “just be,” sets at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tables and chairs are provided on a first- featured performers such as the come, first-served basis, and seating is available on the large, grassy Grammy-nominated artists area for blankets. Guests can have their own picnic in the park by Kehlani and Tove Lo, and other bringing their own meal or purchasing a boxed meal from one of the artists who took one of the festi- neighboring restaurants. val’s three stages. Beverly Canon Gardens is located on Canon Drive by the Montage The events were so popular that Hotel. Parking is available adjacent to Beverly Canon Gardens. the festival grounds reached All concerts in this series are performed in Beverly Canon Gardens, capacity, causing confusion and 241 N. Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. disappointment among people For information, visit beverlyhills.org/concertsoncanon. who had already purchased tick- ets. “Thank you to all who came out to the first day of the 2018 LA Pride Festival yesterday,” read a photo courtesy of LA Pride statement from LA Pride on June Michaela Mendelsohn was the parade’s grand marshal. AutoMobility LA opens its fifth 10. “We are sorry and would like to apologize to everyone who center of the fight for equal rights 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the West could not get in after the venue hit for the LGBTQ community since Hollywood Library to begin col- annualOrganizers of startupsthe Los Angeles nitycompetition to pitch their ideas on the capacity.” the beginning,” Garcetti said. lecting stories about the personal Auto Show’s AutoMobility LA Technology Pavilion stage in People with tickets or pre-pur- “And we’re continuing to lead, to and community impact of announced that submissions are front of the judges and a live audi- chased wristbands for Saturday push forward and to set an exam- HIV/AIDS. now being accepted for the 2018 ence during AutoMobility LA on that weren’t scanned at the gate ple of respect and inclusion for the “It’s been 35 years since the Top 10 Automotive Startups Tuesday, Nov. 27. The grand were allowed to exchange them nation.” word ‘AIDS’ was used for the first Competition. This year’s compe- prize winner will be determined for a free Sunday ticket or request The weekend’s events also time and, since that time, we have tition will celebrate innovative and announced shortly thereafter. a refund. included the annual Dyke March witnessed countless stories of startups making significant All finalists will receive access LA Pride also announced on on June 8, with marchers walking pain, sorrow and loss – as well as advancements within the mobility to AutoMobility LA, exhibit Sunday that it sold out for new down Santa Monica Boulevard, to incredible hope, strength, and space. space inside the Technology ticket sales. Crowds along the San Vicente Boulevard and back. courage,” said Duran, sworn in as AutoMobility LA is also Pavilion and recognition in front parade route totaled in the hun- Pride Month will continue in the city’s mayor last month. “We adding an electrification solution of media, analysts, automakers, dreds of thousands, organizers West Hollywood with a campaign know that many people living in category for leading companies in tech titans, developers, investors, said in a news release. about the impact of HIV/AIDS in the city of West Hollywood and in the EV and clean transportation government officials and fellow Local officials riding in the support of the AIDS Monument the greater Los Angeles area have sectors. startups, among others. Finalists parade included newly named that will be built in West their own personal stories about The competition will be judged will also have full access to all LAPD Chief Michel Moore, L.A. Hollywood Park. An event called how HIV/AIDS has impacted by thought leaders from major major AutoMobility LA network- City Controller Ron Galperin and “Building the Legacy: An Evening their lives. We encourage them to companies including Microsoft, ing events and receive an invita- Garcetti. for the West Hollywood AIDS share their stories so no one will NVIDIA, Porsche Consulting and tion to a VIP reception with the “Los Angeles has been the epi- Monument” will be held on June be forgotten.” Sansea Consulting. The winning AutoMobility LA executive team, Top 10 startups will be announced its advisory board members, top in September. In October, the Top investors and industry executives. 10 will be narrowed to three com- For information, visit automo- County’s affordable housing strategy shows progress panies that will have the opportu- bilityla.com. n “Since last year, Los Angeles households through the Supervisors praise County has tripled its investment Continuum of Care Program, ‘vision’ to take steps to in affordable apartments to $90 which primarily serves people million, providing desperately who are homeless, or struggling solve the crisis many needed help to many of our neigh- with mental health issues or phys- residents face bors struggling with homeless- ical disabilities; and 1,754 veter- ness,” L.A. County Supervisor ans in households through By putting in a down payment Mark Ridley-Thomas said. Veterans Affairs Supportive of $182 million, Los Angeles “Given the magnitude of the cri- Housing vouchers. From program County has leveraged $1.7 billion sis, we must continue to scale up inception to date, through in public and private funds our response and use every tool at Measure H, the county’s towards the construction of 3,362 our disposal, from financial incen- Homeless Incentive Program has affordable apartments over the last tives and streamlined entitlements helped 850 formerly homeless five years, two-thirds of which to creative policy making.” individuals, families and veterans were reserved for people strug- “As The Bible says, ‘where find housing by providing incen- gling with homelessness, mental there is no vision the people per- tives to landlords. illness and physical disabilities. ish,’ and I am very proud that the “Through initiatives, both large According to a report by the Board of Supervisors has had the and small, we are helping to close county chief executive office and vision to make a significant new the 568,000-unit gap in affordable the Community Development investment in affordable housing housing and bring people home Commission/Housing Authority and are beginning to see the through preservation and develop- of the county of Los Angeles, results,” Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, ment,” Monique King-Viehland, every dollar put in by the county chair of the board, said. “Our executive director of the chief over the last five years has been homeless crisis is fed by our executive office and housing matched six-fold by public and affordable housing crisis, and so authority, said. “And as a county private funders. the county has embarked on of our size, we need big initiatives Encouraged by this success, the addressing the homeless/afford- so that people go home.” county is ramping up its invest- able housing crisis in many ways. Additionally, homeowner pro- ment in building and preserving We have not solved the problem grams have assisted 171 home- affordable apartments. yet, but every time we house owners throughout the county and 1,000 people, that’s 1,000 more provided more than $41 million in people who are stably housed and funding to support home owner- not on the street or at risk of ship countywide, with an empha- Answers From Page 16 falling into homelessness. [The] sis on low- to moderate-income report reflects visionary and inno- households, in fiscal year 2017- vative work and we will continue 18. this work until we solve our hous- In the same time frame, the ing problems.” county has provided $4.6 million As one of the largest public in preservation services to more housing authorities in the country, than 200 low- to moderate- the county chief executive and income households, primarily housing authority also helped seniors, through a variety of home house 21,000 low-income house- ownership improvement strate- holds through the Section 8 gies. Housing Choice Voucher For information, visit lacoun- Program; 1,418 special needs ty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 June 14, 2018

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