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Our Relatively Western/ Safe Streets Franklin Project By Michael Aushenker Delayed, Contributing Writer Appeals Filed The city’s co-called “Vi- By Erin Hickey sion Zero” plan, which aims Ledger Contributing Writer to reduce traffic deaths and injuries to zero by 2025, has An April 27th Los Ange- its work cut out for it in some les City Planning Dept. hear- areas of the city, but not so ing for the controversial 5-sto- much locally. ry development proposed for According to city officials, the intersection of Franklin good portions of Los Feliz, and Western avenues has now East Hollywood, Silver Lake, been postponed until May Echo Park and Atwater Village 25th at the developer’s request, have had a statistically low ra- according to public records. tio of car related fatalities and The project, a mixed-use serious injuries compared to apartment complex, would in- other parts of Los Angeles. clude 96 residential units, and “We’re fortunate in roughly 5,550 square feet of Council District 4 to have had commercial space and would relatively few traffic-related -fa replace an existing gas sta- talities,” said Los Angeles City tion, duplex and single family Councilmember David Ryu, home. who represents those neigh- Thus far, public sentiment borhoods in part, along with on the development has been PROTEST—About 60 people gathered April 15 to protest in advance of the city’s April 18th closure Council District 13 Coun- split, with the project’s sup- of a gate at the end of Beachwood Canyon Drive—per a court order—which had become a favorite cilmember Mitch O’Farrell. porters praising its inclusion access point to Griffith Park and the iconic Hollywood Sign. Some say they will continue to pressure “That said, even one is too of 16 units of much-needed the city to come up with another solution. Read our story on page 4. Photo: Michael Aushenker. see TRAFFIC page 5 see WESTERN page 27

Starbucks To Open Grand Dames of Los Feliz Listed for $4.2 & $4.7 Million In Former Tangier Space By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer The Los Feliz area is home to some of Los Angeles’s finest LOS FELIZ—A new con- stretch of Hillhurst Avenue. houses of the 1920s. Every so struction walkway in front Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, often, one of these architec- of the former Tangier restau- Stamp Proper Foods, Café Los tural grand dames goes on the rant space has signaled Star- Feliz, Twenty40, Maru and market. The real estate stars bucks—who public records the soon-to-open Blue Bottle recently aligned and two of these Prohibition-era master- pieces are currently for sale and both have stunning con- nections to the history of L.A. The first is located at 4848 4848 Los Feliz Blvd., built by architect Arthur R. Kelly, is currently in escrow. Los Feliz Blvd. This charming six-bedroom home was built of the permanent collection of ed States, which still shines on by architect Arthur R. Kelly for the Petersen Automotive Mu- the building—now the Pack- Earle C. Anthony. Anthony was seum in mid-Wilshire. ard Lofts—to this day. a major player in the birth of In 1915, Anthony began a Among some of Anthony’s Los Angeles’ car culture. 43-year career as California’s other notable contributions to In 1897, at the age of 17, leading distributor of Pack- Los Angeles were the founding Anthony built a primitive elec- ards. His dealership at Hope of the L.A. Auto Show, estab- tric car using homemade bat- Street and Olympic Boulevard lishment of the AM radio sta- show bought the property in all occupy the same coffee- teries and a half horsepower in downtown Los Angeles had tion KFI, service as president January—will soon join six saturated half-mile stretch motor. That car is now part the first neon sign in the Unit- other coffee shops on a small see STARBUCKS page 10 see MANSIONS page 15

STREET LEVEL: DAYCATION: MOTHER’S DAY: POLITICS: THEATER REVIEW: How costly before smokers quit? Take a Daycation on the Metro, Mom’s Special Day is coming up, Adam Schiff warns of lead in L.A. Oscar Wilde’s “Importance of page 3 first stop: Highland Park, page 6 page 7 water, page 19 Being Earnest,” page 24 Los Feliz Ledger

[letter from the publisher] What Do These Developments All Have in Common? FOUNDED 2005 ASSISTANT EDITOR Delivered the last Thursday of Erin Hickey A n y w h e r e Many locals are chal- Is that why this cookie-cutter each month to 34,500 homes and ADVERTISING SALES businesses in the Los Feliz, you go lately, lenging the size and density design is popping up every- Libby Butler-Gluck Silver Lake, Atwater Village, (323) 741-0019 from Hol- of these new developments. where? Echo Park and Hollywood Hills [email protected] lywood to Los Feliz to Silver Others are fighting their pro- For our May edition, I in- communities. Lake to Echo Park to Down- posed prices and rents. Others vited a prominent local archi- GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT 1933 Hillhurst Ave. Tiffany Sims town Los Angeles you will are worried how so many new tect to comment on the state of Los Angeles, CA 90027 notice new development—a tenants will impact traffic and today’s development aesthetic. (323) 741-0019 For more stories lot of new development—and congestion. I did not hear back. What are and updates: all of it looks nearly identical: But what about the way your thoughts? PUBLISHER/EDITOR Allison B. Cohen LosFelizLedger.com boxy, unimaginative and ster- they look? What does this new ile (kind of like a dorm room breed of architecture say about Please write me at at UCSD). us? Is it just cheap to build? [email protected] John Forrester Memorial Mass, May 20th

There will be a memorial mass at 11 a.m. on May 20th at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church for Los Feliz media and public relations expert John Forrester, who passed away January 17th. 2060 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz.

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[street level] How Much is that Pack of Smokes Now? By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer

Recent ballot measures have led to a $2 increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes. Do you smoke, and do you think that this will inspire smokers to quit?

“I smoke occa- picking it up.” – Matt M., sionally and I outside Intelligentsia Coffee don’t think it’ll on Sunset Boulevard. make people quit. Long- “I don’t smoke, term smokers but I’m pro any are too addicted.” – Hiram vice taxes, espe- C., outside the Echo Park cially here in Time Travel Mart on Sunset Silver Lake. Boulevard. Tax the hip- sters. Haha.” – Mo M., out- “I don’t smoke side Intelligentsia Coffee on and I think it’s Sunset Boulevard. possible it could inspire [smok- “I don’t smoke, ers] to quit, but and I think it’ll it strikes me as make people a class issue. It seems like it quit just to save punishes people who are poor money.” – and can’t afford to smoke, but Adam M., out- are still addicted.” – Elle E., side Intelligentsia Coffee on outside Blue Bottle Coffee Sunset Boulevard. on Sunset Boulevard. “I don’t smoke, “It seems like a but used to and tax on the poor from what I’ve to me, even heard, it works. though I don’t I heard it works smoke. It dis- in New York. proportionately We’ll see.” – Scott B., outside affects the poor, but it also Café Stella on Sunset Boule- might prevent people from vard.

May Community Meetings

Atwater Village Neighborhood Council

Governing Board May 11 at 7 p.m. 3852 Edenhurst Ave.

East Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Governing Board May 15 at 6:30 p.m. 1559 North Kenmore Ave.

Echo Park Neighborhood Council

Governing Board May 23 at 7 p.m. 1711 Montana St.

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

Governing Board May 23 at 7 p.m. 4607 Prospect Ave.

Silver Lake Neighborhood Council

Governing Board May 3 at 7 p.m. 2828 Herkimer St.

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It’s Sunset for Beachwood Canyon Access to Griffith Park By Michael Aushenker, Ledger Contributing Writer

BEACHWOOD CANYON—For owners Assoc. tors—shutter. erybody,” she said. “It’s outra- ning in the street [unattend- most Americans, April 18th The locals gathered, they “There are a lot of un- geous that someone had to sue ed]. Even at night. Little kids signified Tax Day. For some said, to send a message to the informed opinions being ex- the city to get it shut. It’s like are in the streets in the dark.” the date proved extra-painful city and to their district rep- pressed, protests and petitions, having a pool without a life- Recently, councilmember as access to a popular hiking resentative, Los Angeles City but at the end of the day, the guard.” Ryu extended the contract for area with excellent views of the Councilmember David Ryu, judge’s opinion is the only one For Schwartz, who has a consultant to further study iconic Hollywood Sign closed that this situation must not that really counted in this mat- lived near the top of Beach- and make recommendations to the public at sundown. become permanent. ter,” said Jack Conrad, a Beach- wood Canyon Drive over four on the issue. Days earlier, some mem- “We oppose any trail clo- wood homeowner since 1974. decades and has served as pres- “My office will continue bers of four local homeowners sures to the park,” said Chris A contingent of local home- ident of her homeowners as- to move forward on long-term associations from The Oaks, Laib, chair of the Los Feliz Im- owners feel this closure has been sociation, the whole issue has strategies to create better ex- Lake Hollywood, Beachwood provement Assoc.’s parks com- a long time coming as cars and “taken over my life in a very periences for tourists and safe- Canyon and Los Feliz rallied mittee. “It was a condition of foot-traffic along Beachwood negative way,” she said. guard the negatively impacted at the top of Beachwood Can- the Griffith gift that the park Canyon Drive has become She and others say the communities around the Hol- yon Drive to protest a court- be available to all Angelenos.” untenable since the advent of Beachwood area was never in- lywood Sign,” Ryu said in a ordered city of Los Angeles Laib alluded to the origi- smartphones and GPS. tended to support such an in- statement. decision to close the Beach- nal intent of Griffith J. Griffith, Sarajane Schwartz, cur- flux of visitors. Meanwhile, some Beach- wood entry point to Griffith who donated most of the land rently involved in a separate “This has become danger- wood homeowners are savor- Park as a result of a lawsuit for Griffith Park to the city in lawsuit with the city over the ous. It makes no sense,” said ing sudden solitude and calm. against the city filed by near- 1896. One of Griffith’s caveats same issue, said she praises the Schwartz. “The big question is “For the first time in years, by Sunset Ranch, which had for the donation was that the city’s decision. how no one has been killed yet I’ve opened up my balcony,” claimed the crush of tourists park was to always remain free “This was a win for ev- when you have little kids run- Schwartz said. at the site was interfering with and accessible by all. their business. Pro-access activists say At an April 15th gather- that the Beachwood entry ing, about 60 people—led by point is crucial. 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U.S. Rep Adam Schiff Will Speak Memorial Day LFIA Event Expert care U.S. Congressmember Expert care Adam Schiff will be principal when you speaker at the upcoming May when you general meeting of the Los Fe- need us most liz Improvement Association (LFIA), Memorial Day, May need us most 29th, at 7 p.m. at Friendship Auditorium 3201 Riverside Joung H. Lee, MD, and Dr. “We are thrilled that we Sun H. Lee, MD, PhD In his 9th term in the have this opportunity to en- House of Representatives, gage with our Congressman,” Hollywood Presbyterian Neuroscience Institute Schiff currently serves as the said Patti Ruben, LFIA’s Pro- Ranking Member, or top gram Committee chair. “The Democrat, of the House Per- meeting will be at Friendship manent Select Committee on Auditorium so we can accom- Intelligence. modate not only our members, As such, he has been a but non-members as well.” leader on national security With more than 2,000 and foreign policy efforts in members, the LFIA, formed Hollywood Presbyterian Neuroscience Institute is dedicated to providing Congress, and has pushed for in 1916, is Los Angeles’ oldest advanced neurosurgical treatment in a compassionate and caring a broader strategy that empha- residents association. environment. Our neurosurgeons are highly experienced in all aspects sizes diplomacy, intelligence Reservations for the May of advanced neurosurgery, including skull base surgery, complex spine reform and efforts to stabilize 29th meeting are required. Re- surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. In fact, they are the experts countries that are at risk of serve online: lfiamaymeeting. becoming future failed states eventbrite.com or by phone: who developed some of the newest treatment methods used by other and havens for terrorists. (323) 660-1914. surgeons worldwide. Led by distinguished neurosurgeons Joung H. Lee, MD, and Sun H. Lee, MD, PhD, Hollywood Presbyterian Neuroscience Institute will provide TRAFFIC from page 1 impact,” said Lilly O’Brien, a you with the experience, expertise, and personal attention when you many and there’s always room spokesperson for Vision Zero. need us most. for improvement.” CD13, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti intro- O’Brien, has 40 miles of duced the plan in 2015 to track streets deemed high injury. traffic-related accidents that -ei One street in particular Joung H. Lee, MD ther kill or seriously injure. that will be targeted for safety Joung Lee, MD, is an internationally renowned authority in the field of skull improvements in that district Garcetti’s goal of reaching base surgery. Dr. Lee served as the Professor and Founding Director of the is a three-mile stretch of Tem- zero accidents by 2025 focus- esteemed Cleveland Clinic Skull Base Surgery Center, where he established es on targeting trouble-spot ple Street running through one of the largest skull base surgery programs in the world. A noted leader intersections and improving Historic Filipinotown, be- in the treatment of meningioma, Dr. Lee has accumulated one of the largest them with the installation of tween Beverly Boulevard and traffic lights, dedicated bike Beaudry Avenue. There, the experiences in the world in meningioma surgery, having performed more than lanes and other improvements. Vision Zero team is targeting 1,200 cases. The idea of “Vision Zero” safety improvements such as originated in Sweden in 1997 crosswalk visibility and some and similar plans have been up street re-design. Sun H. Lee, MD, PhD and running in major cities na- Despite an uptrend of Sun H. Lee, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon tionwide—such as New York deaths or people seriously in- specializing in complex spine and brain tumor surgery. Most notably, Dr. Lee jured, both districts are rela- and San Francisco—for years. served as Professor of Neurosurgery at Rutgers State University of New tively calm when compared to Citywide, the problem is Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Prior to that, he was on the a major one for Los Angeles, a other, more problematic parts faculty at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where famously car-dependent and of Los Angeles. he completed a second full set of neurosurgical residency and spine fellowship. traffic-oversaturated metropolis. “We’re not seeing a dispro- According to Los Ange- portionally large share of what Dr. Lee’s extensive experience and training in complex spine and brain surgery les Dept. of Transportation we would call a pattern of deaths has distinguished him as one of the leaders in this arena, performing more than (LADOT) data, traffic deaths and serious injuries,” O’Brien 4,000 complex operations throughout his esteemed career. were up 43% in 2016 with 260 said, especially in CD4. people killed citywide. Of those According to O’Brien she numbers, pedestrians and cy- has her theories why that area clists represented a dispropor- is relatively safer than other Call us today for an appointment tionate 53% of fatalities. parts of the city: it has more or second opinion 323.913.4356. Currently, Vision Zero of- traffic. ficials are focused on 450 miles “It would be sheer specu- of what they call the “high- lation,” she said, “but if I had Hollywood Presbyterian injury network”—problem to take a guess, we see speed as NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE streets particularly conducive the primary reason for deaths to traffic deaths and injuries. for collisions. If you hit some- CD4 has 22 miles of such one going 20 miles an hour, streets. they are less likely to die. If According to data, the you have a neighborhood that’s most problematic thorough- heavily congested with a lot of fare in CD4 is Third Street traffic,” there is less speeding. Sunset Blvd between Normandie and Ver- One of the goals of the Hollywood Fwy mont avenues. program is to create more bi- 1300 North Vermont Avenue “There’s a portion of cycle only lanes. Doctors Tower, Suite 100 Ave Vermont [Third Street] just west of According to LADOT 101 Fountain Ave Western where we have to data, more bicycle-minded im- (Specialty Care Center) make some safety improve- provements unfurled under Los Angeles, CA 90027 Santa Monica Blvd ments—signal upgrades, pe- former Mayor Antonio Villarai- destrian crosswalks—that we gosa compared to Garcetti. think will have a significant see TRAFFIC page 22 May 2017 www.losfelizledger.com COMMUNITY NEWS Page 5 Los Feliz Ledger

Off the Gold Line: Highland Park By Juliet Bennett Rylah, chairs and a red lunch counter. Ledger Contributing Writer The menu by Chef Diep Tran offers Vietnamese and American comfort food, including wings, fries, pho Welcome to Metro Dayca- and rice and noodle dishes. On tion, our new series exploring a cold day, a bowl of Grandma’s Porridge—made with brown rice, Los Angeles’s Metro system, cabbage, herbs and the optional presenting a host of entertain- inclusion of thinly sliced beef—is ment and cultural opportu- sublime. Open for lunch and dinner nities, all located within one daily, plus brunch on the weekends. mile of a Metro stop. Closed Mondays. In this first installment Tinfoil Liquor & Grocery we explore Highland Park, a 5900 N. Figueroa Street diverse neighborhood with ex- 323-507-2301 tinfoillg.com cellent cuisine and ample ways An old liquor store reopened as to spend an afternoon. It’s also Tinfoil, a market and deli, in late Everyone loves Highland Park’s Chicken highly walkable, with numer- Boy atop a gallery on N. Figueroa Street. 2016. Alcohol, beverages and ous restaurants, bars, shops snacks are available for purchase in and attractions just a brief police station. An outdoor exhibit the front, but to get into the deli in features a number of LAPD vehicles the back, guests will have to ask the Mount Analog p.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturdays and walk from the platform. including a couple old cruisers and clerk if they sell birthday candles. 5906 1/2 North Figueroa Street Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. a chopper that guests are allowed The clerk will then buzz open a 323-474-6649 GET THERE: Take the Metro to enter. 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They’re best known his shop with over 700 unique 323-257-2685 whiskey). Bartender Alex Barbatsis flavors, including many from highlandparkbowl.com named the cocktail after the Amy for their cruffins, a Frankenstein Avenue 50 Studio is a non-profit small companies that concoct Winehouse track, as both the song croissant-muffin hybrid, though arts organization and gallery they also serve strawberry their brews with cane sugar, not This bowling alley originally and the cocktail are bittersweet. emphasizing Latinx and Chicanx corn syrup. Open Monday through opened in 1927, but transformed jalapeño bear claws, sushi-stuffed art. In addition to their diverse Open daily, 6 p.m. to midnight. croissants and other interesting Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and into more of a music venue in shows, they also host poetry Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 1980s. 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Redbird Head Downtown where “dining is a religious experience,” according to Zagat. Neal Fraser, the man behind it, delivers stunning, modern food and creative cocktails served up in the old open-air rectory of the Vibiana Cathedral Eggslut. Photo: Arnold Gatilao. Downtown. Our pick: Shrimp and grits with soft egg, on busy weekend nights cocktails. 2128 Hillhurst Ave. cocoa nib and chipotle mole. and holidays, but get on 323-661-0055. Information: 114 East Second St. 213-788- the books and treat your littledoms.com/breakfast Moms love breakfast in bed as long as you let her sleep in a little bit too. 1191. Information: redbird.la lady to a modern Italian- Photo: Getty Images. style brunch of grilled Eggslut Good food doesn’t Little Dom’s A classic meatballs and poached have to be fancy. If the neighborhood spot on eggs or scrambled eggs family is down with going pagne-tinged special menus cuisine is designed to Hillhurst, Little Dom’s bruschetta. They also serve to a place with “slut” in the on May 14th. But if you want be eaten family-style can be hard to get into up some mean morning to treat your special lady to and dishes like “kuku” (a Continued next page…

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the Construction Zone and of the Craft and Folk Art p.m. 5814 Wilshire Blvd. the Discovery Airport, where Museum’s upcoming fiber Information: cafam.com they can fly a real plane to exhibit, make your own fiber destinations near and far. art. Drop in anytime during Mommie Dearest Are you Free. Zimmer Children’s this two hour class and let not on good terms with Museum Sun. May 14th, 12:30 sculptor Mimi Haddon teach your mother? Have you to 4:30 p.m. 6505 Wilshire you how to make a fiber been watching Feud and Blvd., #100. Information: mobile using wire, thread, want more Joan Crawford zimmermuseum.org fabric, tassels and poms to awfulness in your life? Do create unique hanging art you HATE wire hangers? If Fiber Mobiles with Mimi for your home. Free. Craft you answered yes to any of Haddon: A CraftLab Family And Folk Art Museum, Sun. these questions, you might Workshop In celebration May 14th, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 Continued next page…

Potted on Los Feliz Boulevard will help you make this lovely Kokedama for your mom. Photo: pottedstore.com name on Mother’s Day, and and daughters 18 and also ok with a super-casual older. Tickets are $139 in experience, this is for you. advance. Information: We’re partial to the original wanderlusthollywood.com/ downtown hotspot, but the events new Glendale location on The Art of Kokedama On Brand is a convenient option. Saturday May 6th, Potted Treat mom to a “Slut” (cage- hosts a workshop on the Register now for Spring + Summer classes! free coddled egg nestled ancient art of Kokedama aka on top of smooth potato Japanese string gardens. purée, poached in a glass Enjoy an afternoon of DIYing Art-Tastic | Baila Baila | Sign Language | Zoo-Phonics jar, topped with gray salt and greenery, and when it’s Monday - Thursday | Morning + Afternoon Sessions and chives, and served with all done, mom goes home slices of baguette. 252 S. with a beautiful gift as well. Brand Blvd. Glendale. 818- Price: $60. Start at 11:00 484-5911. eggslut.com a.m. 3158 Los Feliz Blvd. MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: Sign up for a Kids Class + get an 323-665-3801. Information: Open Play session FREE | Use Promo MomsRock at sign up pottedstore.com littleknightsla.com | 323.662.2663 Play Cooking Class And Brunch There’s nothing better than After you’ve filled up on deli- delicious homemade food. cious morning eats, it’s time At Eatz’s Mother’s Day to hit the town and have some cooking class you’ll make a fun. Depending on your tastes sweet potato hash, eggs en (and mom’s, of course), there cocotte with smoked salmon are so many nearby choices, & chives, French toast from artsy to adventurous, stuffed with sweet cream sweet to soothing. Here are cheese and berries and other some worth checking out. delicious dishes. After that you’ll get to enjoy the fruits Museum of Ice Cream Make (and meat and eggs) of your Mother’s Day super-sweet labor. All the while, you’ll by surprising mom with a be sipping on bottomless set of tickets to the Museum Mimosas and peach Bellinis of Ice Cream. In LA for a (provided you are of age!). limited time only, it is one of A Mother’s Day dinner class the coolest tickets in town. is also available. Tickets are May 14th is sold out, but $105. EATZ, Sun. May 14th, other days are available, so 12 p.m. 612 N. La Brea Ave. get in now and experience Information: eatzla.com the fun. Information: museumoficecream.com Andell Family Sundays: Eye On African Art Spend Natura Spa The Korean Mother’s Day with the spa experience is not for family, creating and looking everyone, but those who at art. First you’ll take enjoy it are downright a guided tour of African addicted. And nothing art in the exhibition “The offers the same mega-dose Inner Eye: Vision and of relaxation that you get Transcendence in African from a hot soak, steam, Arts.” Then, the whole family sauna, and salt scrub. In will make art inspired by the just a few hours, you can exhibit. While you’re there, wash away months of stress. show the kids the moving Daily admission: $20. 3240 cars of Chris Burden’s Wilshire Blvd. 213-381-2288. Metropolis II and perhaps Information: natura-spa.com even hold a picnic on the luscious Hancock Park grass. Mothering & Daughtering: Free with LACMA general A Day For Body & Soul, admission. LACMA, Sun. Together Mother-daughter May 14th, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 duo (how appropriate) and p.m. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. best-selling co-authors Sil Information: (323) 857-6010, and Eliza Reynolds team lacma.org up for “an intimate day of inspiration, truth-seeking, Zimmer Children’s Museum and nourishment” on the Mother’s Day All day the Saturday before Mother’s Zimmer will be free in Day. The event takes place celebration of mom! Your at Wanderlust Hollywood kids will enjoy exhibits like and is open to mothers the Giant Tzedakah Pinball,

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Stronghold Climbing Gym What started in 1904 as a California Edison Company steam power plant is now home to Stronghold where mom and the rest of the family can free-climb to their hearts’ content. This place is a blast (they do birthday parties too) and it may leave you sore the next day, but it will also leave you feeling strong and invincible. 650 S. Avenue 21. 323-505-7000. Information: Moms like flowers too.Photo: Getty Images. strongholdclimb.com want to attend this special lesson we can all benefit Moonlight Rollerway Skate screening of the 1981 cult from. Their Mother’s Day Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest. away the day (and skate off classic presented by Vidiots. gathering is being held at the all those brunch carbs) at Justina Blakeney Artwork Angeles 90026. 323-664-6522 Based on the incendiary CTRL Collective in Playa Vista this retro-styled rollerskate Local Silver Lake style maven Info: lakeboutique.com memoir by Christine and offers a chance to relax, arena in Glendale. Music Justina Blakeney is one of Crawford, Mommie Dearest sip, paint, and enjoy some is great, crowd is fun, and our favorite L.A. moms and Maya Brenner Another local rips away Hollywood legend live jazz. Tickets are $50. nothing makes you feel also one of our go-tos for mama, jewelry designer Joan Crawford’s carefully 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 12575 happy like strapping on cool gift items. For Mother’s Maya Brenner has a cult maintained façade to Beatrice St., Los Angeles. some skates and floating Day, the perfect choice is following, far and wide. reveal the (alleged) monster Information: pretty2me.org side-by-side with a loved a copy of Justina’s hand- While she’s known for her underneath. Faye Dunaway one. Afternoon, all ages 1:30 drawn artwork entitled, celebrity fans and signature gives a tour de force The Broad This p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission appropriately, “New Mama.” “initial” necklaces, her new performance as Crawford. contemporary art icon has is $9. Skate rental is $5. 5110 Better yet, proceeds go line of caviar-bead bracelets Tickets are $18. The Theater quickly become a favorite San Fernando Rd. Glendale. to Planned Parenthood. and geometric necklaces are at The Ace Hotel, Sun. May in Los Angeles. Well worth a 818-241-3630. Information: Information: shop. timeless and breathtaking. 14th, 4 p.m. 929 S. Broadway. trip downtown on Mother’s moonlightrollerway.com thejungalow.com/products/ Info: mayabrenner.com Information: theatre. Day, its latest exhibit, Oracle, new-mama acehotel.com will be up and running on Sexy Snaps with Rosalind Mother’s Day. The Broad Lovely Things from Lake Guder Eagle Rock-based Pretty2Me Mother’s Day is located at 221 S. Grand Love Step foot inside this Silver photographer Rosalind Paint & Sip This inspirational Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Lake boutique and you Guder knows how to make What women really want for organization teaches tween 90012 and open 10:00 a.m. will want to buy one of women look amazing. Her Mother’s Day, most of all, is and teen girls the power of to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. everything. Owner and easy, breezy demeanor LYF (Loving Yourself First)—a Information: thebroad.org love. So dish that out to the curator Melissa Lovoy and relaxed home studio max. In addition, you may want has amassed a small turn portrait sessions into to show mom how much you but stunning collection something fun rather than love her with a gift or goodie. of clothing, jewelry, stiff and painful. Treat mom Make it a win-win and support apothecary items and home to her own individualized local shops and artisans while décor. The problem won’t be session, complete with you’re giving the lucky lady in finding something for mom; makeup artist. Information: your life something that show it will be deciding which one. rosalindguder.com how special she is. 1618-1/2 Silver Lake Blvd. Los

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Lessons Learned from STARBUCKS from page 1 tionwide in 2014. ment on who would share the where the new Starbucks will But Starbucks announced space, Tangier’s existing kitch- the Drought go, but public records indicate in January they were discon- en and the beer and wine per- By California State Assemblymember Starbucks hopes to bring more tinuing the Evenings program mit application mean a restau- Laura Friedman than just additional caffeine to and would no longer serve al- rant or bar are likely tenants. the area. cohol at any of their locations. As for how a new Star- On Friday, treated water as one of our Requests filed with the Additionally, Starbucks’ bucks will fare in notoriously April 7th, Gov. Jerry Brown more expendable resources. city’s planning department for permit application indicates chain-averse Los Feliz, that re- officially declared our historic We took long showers, kept a beer and wine permit and they only plan to use about mains to be seen. drought was over thanks to big lawns, had low conserva- longer operating hours—5 half of the 7,499 square-foot- Chain liquor store BevMo! the immense amount of rain- tion requirements for indus- a.m. to 2 a.m.—led some to space and will sublet the re- stopped pursuing a Hillhurst fall we received this winter trial and commercial use and speculate Starbucks was ex- maining square footage to an- Avenue location after facing with our snowpack reservoir did not prioritize the repair of panding their “Evenings” con- other business. significant local pushback in reaching 178% and the city of leaking infrastructure. cept, a hybrid wine bar and Although Valerio Archi- 2015, but Coffee Bean—and Los Angeles reaching 141% of While challenging and coffee shop launched in Seattle tects, the firm representing Starbucks’ existing Vermont historical averages. posing a definite threat to our stores in 2010 and expanded Starbucks in this endeavor, did Avenue location—seem to be While these numbers environment and ourselves, to more than 400 stores na- not return a request for com- doing just fine. bode well for the water levels Californians did as we always in our reservoirs and make for do: we buckled down and got a healthy Sierra snowpack, I into action. We faced the adam concerned that a new con- versity of the drought with fidence in our supply will lead austerity and discipline. Many us right back to the old habits made the switch to drought that exacerbated the severity of tolerant landscaping, we cut the last drought. down on our consumer use, Prior to the drought, we and our industries and busi- Californians had taken our nesses became more careful. water for granted. In a heavily We began to invest in infra- Family Acupuncture and Healthcare populated state where many of structure and re-draw our our urban centers were built plans towards conservation. in environments not naturally Overall, our state has re- rich with local potable wa- duced consumption by 22.5% Primary Care, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ter—all the while being one since our mandatory conserva- sports injuries, back pain, fatigue, fertility, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune, headaches, digestion, of the world’s leading agricul- tion took effect in June 2015 allergies, sciatica, diabetes, acne, labor induction, obesity, urinary, influenza, facial rejuvenation... tural producers—it is under- (even after the rules were re- standable why we have such an laxed). Californians should be Voted one of 2016’s Top 20 Acupuncturists in LA by Expertise & Featured on “The Doctors” astronomical need for water, proud. Again we have exem- Located in the Heart of Los Feliz Village • Most Insurance Accepted • Call for an Appointment but this should also emphasize plified a people who can grow 1932 - 1/4 Hillhurst Ave • 323.459.2000 • www.mendfamilyacupuncture.com the preciousness of our supply. from our challenges. Prior to the drought, we see DROUGHT page 19

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[REAL ESTATE] of $539,000, also up, by 8%, Steep Prices and Lack of Inventory Kept Sales Low in February from February 2016. Meanwhile, 12 homes sold Southern California real month—mostly due to a rise prior month,” said LePage. “The job growth and a pickup in in- in Silver Lake and Atwater Vil- estate sales in February 2017 in prices and a drop in avail- regional median’s 7 percent flation, that they are likely to lage’s 90039 zip code, at a me- were down 3.4% from Janu- ability, according to LePage. year-over-year gain in February edge higher this year.” dian price of $905,000, up 1% ary and 1.7% from the same “Activity continues to be was the highest in 15 months, Locally, there were 48 sin- from February of last year. time last year, according to constrained by the decline in and exceeded the average year- gle-family homes and 8 condos February condo prices in data from Core Logic, a real affordability and the relatively over-year gain of 5.8 percent sold in our coverage area this 90039 were down nearly 35% estate analysis firm out of La thin inventory of homes for over the past 24 months.” February—also a traditionally however, with two sold at a Jolla, CA. median price of $709,000. “Southern California’s “Southern California’s February home sales fell a little from a Los Feliz saw 11 single- February home sales fell a little family home sales in February, from a year earlier; however, year earlier; however, a closer analysis suggests demand was and the 90027 zip code saw a a closer analysis suggests de- roughly at—or even up a bit—from a year earlier,” said whopping increase in median mand was roughly at—or even price of just over 30% to $1.69 up a bit—from a year earlier,” Andrew LePage, research analyst with CoreLogic. million. said Andrew LePage, research Only one condo sold in analyst with CoreLogic. sale,” said LePage But according to LePage, low sales month, per LaPage— the area, for $570,000, about “That’s because this February Meanwhile, the medi- that isn’t necessarily a sign of according to Core Logic. a 15% decrease from the previ- had one less business day on an price paid for a home in what’s to come. The Hollywood Hills once ous year’s median. which deals could be record- Southern California in Febru- “January and February again boasted the month’s Echo Park had 10 home ed, and the average number ary was $460,000 up just over sales data usually aren’t pre- highest local sales, with 15 sales in February, with me- of transactions recorded daily 1% from January, and 7% dictive,” said LePage, “and if homes sold in the 90068 zip dian price for the area down was slightly higher compared higher than February of the mortgage rates continue to in- code. The median price for 9% from the previous year with February 2016.” previous year. crease it will be more difficult the area went up nearly 15% to $755,000. Condo prices However, this year’s Feb- “All of the region’s counties for home prices to rise as fast. from the same time last year in 90026 were down as well, ruary home sales were particu- saw a higher year-over-year in- Mortgage rates are nearly im- to $1.42 million. nearly 18% from the previous larly low—about 14% below crease in their median sale price possible to predict, but there Two condos sold in the year to a median of $545,000 the 30-year average for the in February compared with the are signs, such as continued same area for a median price for the three sold.

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[house and holmes] [keen to be green] Electrickery Great Taste with By Rob Loos, Ledger Columnist Less Waste I don’t think that silently opens a giant and my faulty battery solution. By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist there has door. I have to admit that I felt kind I just re- The other day, however, I been an auto- But now I’ve got a big of smug; I had left no option turned from was encouraged by a visit to a mobile in our garage since the problem: our garage door unturned. a work trip to Japan, where I new Mediterranean restaurant Ford Model A in 1928. Thanks opened, but it won’t close. I “Have you checked the was reminded how enjoyable my husband had been rav- to temperate California weath- magically raised the garage electric eye?” asked Dave. it is to eat food and drink tea ing about in Glendale called er and our limited basement door to put away our suitcases, “What’s an electric eye out of beautiful ceramic dishes Tarmé. and attic storage, our garage but now the door won’t come and why would there be one in and cups. It’s similar to Zankou has become the repository for back down. my garage?” I asked. On my return here, I la- Chicken with tasty kebabs, everything that doesn’t have Being the problem solv- Dave explained that most a place in the house—from er that I am, I figured that I electric garage doors have a holiday decorations to old would cinch this alone without beam of light that is a safety My family can testify that when we eat out at textbooks to sleeping bags and involving my super-contractor device to make sure that the any sort of fast food establishment, I become so seasonal clothing. friend Dave. It must be the door doesn’t close on a car or It’s also sort of nostalgic battery of the remote, right? a person. distressed at the amount of trash the meal treasure trove of my “things”— I made a trip to the hard- I was still confused and he generates that I rarely enjoy the food itself. my old typewriter (remember ware store, spent nearly nine told me to look on the wall by those?) my dad’s Burt Bacha- bucks on a new round lith- the bottom of the door. Sure mented anew that these days so dips and salads, but its meats rach albums from the 1960’s ium battery about the size of enough, there are two small many of our meals and drinks are hormone-free, its produce and my Little Mermaid movie a quarter, placed it in the re- black rectangular boxes on away from home are typically is local and the food is served poster signed by Jodi Benson. mote, and pushed the button. both sides that were covered consumed out of plastic, paper on ceramic plates with metal My wife doesn’t share my af- Nothing happened. I flipped with spider webs, leaves and or Styrofoam. utensils—something that fection for this “junk,” seeing the battery over—surely this grass clippings. Not only is this a waste- seems revolutionary nowadays the garage as a way station for would solve it. Nope. The door “Clean them off and push ful way to eat, but also a very for a fast-food style restaurant. donations to Goodwill or the stayed up, exposing all my the button and you’re back in uninspiring one, born from Though the food was deli- nearest dumpster. treasures to 60-degree Los An- business,” said Dave. a desire to eat quickly and cious, I am not writing this as a A few years ago, we re- geles nighttime frostiness and Sure enough Dave was cheaply, rather than to delight restaurant review, but rather as placed the original wooden a crew of hyperactive neigh- right. I cleaned off the debris, the senses. My family can tes- a reminder to myself and others “accordion” garage door with borhood squirrels. which apparently blocked the tify that when we eat out at that we have a choice in not just a new aluminum model with When I called Dave, I beam, and the garage door any sort of fast food establish- what we eat and drink, but how. a center track and a push but- found him buying a $20 loaf of went up and down with ease, ment, I become so distressed at Surely we should support ton remote control. I’ve always sourdough bread at “the world’s which once again goes to the amount of trash the meal establishments like Tarmé that liked remote controls. There is best bakery” in Venice for his prove: “If I can’t figure it out— generates that I rarely enjoy choose to create not just great something very James Bond- upcoming fondue party. and I know that I can’t—my the food itself. taste but far less waste. esque about an invisible beam I explained my problem friend Dave can.”

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MANSIONS from page 1 local works include the origi- houses in the Los Angeles area, only lived in the house for five sensation. of the Hollywood Bowl’s Sym- nal buildings of Huntington this is his most famous. years and died in 1999, but in In his book, Hodel claims phony Under The Stars Foun- Beach High, the Wilshire It’s sometimes known 2003 he became infamous. not only that his father mur- dation and a role in bringing Country Club, the campus of as the “Jaws House” because That year, his son, retired dered Short but that her tor- the Dodgers out west. Harvard-Westlake School and its foreboding façade looks L.A. Police detective Steve ture and murder happened in Another Los Feliz home the William S. Hart Ranch. like the wide-open mouth of Hodel, published a book called the basement of the Sowden once owned by Anthony even- However, Kelly’s most fa- a great white. The Sowden Black Dahlia Avenger in which House. He also claimed that tually became the Convent of mous building is a 1927 Tudor House is listed in both the he claimed Dr. Hodel was re- the elder Hodel might be re- the Sisters of the Immaculate mansion in Holmby Hills de- National Register of Historic sponsible for the unsolved mur- sponsible for nearly 20 un- Heart of Mary. That particular signed for Arthur Letts Jr., the Places and as a Los Angeles der of Elizabeth Short in 1947. solved murders. property, located on Waverly heir to the Broadway depart- Historic-Cultural Monument. Short, known as the Black The Anthony House is for Drive, has been in the news ment store chain. In 1971, that While the house is an ar- Dahlia, was an aspiring actress sale for $4.2-million and its list- quite frequently lately due to a property was bought by Hugh chitectural marvel, it also has whose mutilated and dissected ing is held by Patricia Ruben of prolonged legal battle between Hefner and transformed into a troubled past. corpse was discovered on a va- Sotheby’s. The Sowden House is the convent’s sisters and singer the Playboy Mansion. In 1945, the house was cant lot near Leimert Park one available for $4.7-million and bought by Dr. George Hodel, morning in January 1947. The Troy Gregory of Douglas Elli- a doctor to the stars. Hodel brutal crime became a media man holds the listing.

The Sowden House on Franklin Avenue is up for sale for $4.7 Million. Photo: Michael Darling.

Katy Perry. The second landmark About the home’s archi- house currently up for sale is tect: while Arthur Kelly may the infamous John Sowden not be one of Southern Cali- House at 5121 Franklin Ave. fornia’s more famous archi- The cavernous Mayan re- tects, he was certainly one of vival mansion was built for its most prolific. It’s said that painter and photographer Kelly designed over 500 build- Sowden by his friend Lloyd ings in the Los Angeles area. Wright, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Some of his more notable son. While Wright built many

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If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When? these neighborhoods want for to Hollywood and downtown. village to raise a child. What we our own self-determination. We stand on a rich heritage. don’t know is what it will take By Nyla Arslanian, Los Feliz Improvement Assoc. President As Angelenos, real estate While some may reject all for us to create the Los Feliz of Watching the pace of near- provement Assoc. (LFIA). Now speculation is in our DNA new development, we know the future while preserving it for by development, it was only a we’re embroiled in yet another and change and reinvention that change is inevitable. And, generations to come. matter of time before it moved challenging project at Franklin are part of our culture. rather than be called NIMBYs, I’m a Pollyanna, and I east, and now we have at least and Western avenues. Yet, we are evolving in it’s incumbent upon each of us remain hopeful that through five projects in the works. Any A number of issues re- another way. There are many to be actively engaged in com- community engagement and strip mall or parking lot is in garding the development have neighborhoods entering their munity affairs. dialogue, compromise can play, and with small lot sub- the community in an uproar, second century and Los Fe- Monitor your neighbor- be reached. I believe a proj- divisions and older apartment including its visibility at a liz is not only one of the first, hood council, join the LFIA, ect could be built at Franklin complexes being eyed for their major intersection and loca- but one of the most relevant. read the Los Angeles Times, sub- and Western that generates a potential, Los Feliz is ripe for tion across from Los Feliz’s Early film notables, newspa- scribe to your councilmember’s good return for the developer development. first and most historic neigh- per publishers and founders of newsletter. We have a lot at and enhances the look of our A project at Hollywood borhood, traffic and parking many of Los Angeles’ promi- stake and a very precious piece western portal more than a gas Boulevard and Edgemont challenges and initial approval nent retail chains enjoyed the of the world in our care. station. Now that’s something Street has gone through two to amass and rezone the site to easy commute from Los Feliz We’ve been told it takes a to fight for. years of hearings and redesign build high and dense. and will be a five-story, 200 What I’m struck with as unit building with 46 afford- we engage to fight this project able apartments. is our city’s reluctance to fol- Jeffrey Herr, curator of low their own rules. Thinking about Barnsdall’s Hollyhock House In 2002, an ordinance sought our support when was passed that laid out con- the project’s original 6-story ditions developers must follow height threatened the view including “Preserve the quality door knocking? from this historic site, which of existing residential neighbor- is under consideration for hoods by limiting new residen- UNESCO World Heritage tial development which would Ask me about walking farms. designation. exceed the prevailing density of Further east, the City such neighborhoods, and estab- Lights project set to break lish standards for new construc- ground at five corners, where tion in such neighborhoods to Hillhurst Avenue and Sunset conform to the existing neigh- and Hollywood boulevards borhood character.” John Chadbourne (310) 892-3301 join, underwent design changes We’re encouraged to iden- before receiving support from tify our neighborhoods to cre- the Los Feliz Neighborhood ate a vibrant, engaged city. Council and the Los Feliz Im- However, the city rejects what

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Lead Remains Major Problem in California, Too Yes, Mr. President. When matter. it comes to the safety of our The threat of lead poison- By U.S. Representative Adam Schiff children and making sure they ing has no party affiliation and In 2015, Amer- water pipes, buildings, or (HUD) and the Environmen- aren’t exposed to lead and oth- all Americans have a profound icans learned something other than an in- tal Protection Agency (EPA) er toxic substances, you bet we interest in addressing this pro- that the water dustrial process, the contami- have programs that focus on do. So do Republicans for that found public health risk. in Flint, Mich- nation is likely the result of eliminating lead exposure, igan contained aging infrastructure. but they are also under threat. dangerously When most people think Despite their necessity and fo- DROUGHT from page 10 and updates agricultural water high levels of lead. of our nation’s infrastructure, cus, the White House has pro- Now that the drought management practices, plan- In an effort to save money, they immediately picture posed cutting these agencies is over, it is time we put our- ning and reporting. AB 1000 the local and state govern- bridges, highways and large by $54 billion. selves to the test. Unlike so would begin the process of es- ments had changed Flint’s buildings. But we also have The President’s drastic many other resource short- tablishing new efficiency stan- water source and failed to ap- to think about infrastructure cuts will decimate our public ages—such as gas or power dards for new construction propriately treat the new sup- on a smaller, often hidden, health and infrastructure pro- shortages where use returns to utilizing the lessons from the ply—willful negligence and scale—local water systems and grams. If President Trump is pre-shortage levels relatively drought and new technologi- mismanagement created a older housing, for example. serious about keeping Ameri- quickly—can we maintain cal capabilities. public health crisis that led to There are many federal cans safe, he must remember and improve upon our current We cannot control nature. a state of emergency in Flint. agencies and programs dedi- that funding domestic pro- levels of conservation? While we may now have a The crisis is not contained cated to public health and grams to protect citizens at I have proposed several brief respite, it is likely that we to Flint. California has recent- safety that have responsibil- home is just as important—ar- water conservation bills that will continue to see problems ly discovered a significant lead ity over making sure we are guably more important to the would build on our newly of water supply in the far and problem of its own. safe driving on our roads and lives of many Americans— learned lessons and implement immediate future. In a number of commu- drinking water from our taps. than military spending. recommendations Gov. Brown With the effects of climate nities across the state, rates of For example, the Centers Officials in California cit- proposed in his recent report, change in full-force and rain- childhood lead poisoning ex- for Disease Control and Pre- ies like Fresno, Oakland and Make Water Conservation a fall becoming increasingly less ceed levels in Flint. This issue vention’s (CDC) Childhood Westlake are working on local California Way of Life. predictable, we must now use deserves our immediate atten- Lead Poisoning Prevention legislation to reduce the risk AB 1669 will help set this time to prepare for future tion—lead can affect children’s Program focuses on eliminat- of lead poisoning. We need to long-term water use efficiency problems. neurological and behavioral ing childhood lead poisoning focus our resources on iden- standards to mitigate waste What are your thoughts? development and its effects are through research, education tifying the affected commu- from outdoor irrigation, com- Please reach out to my dis- believed to be irreversible. and screening. But because the nities and possible sources of mercial, industrial, institu- trict office and share what One of the biggest chal- program is gravely underfund- contamination so that we can tional water use, and leakage. you learned through the lenges to addressing lead ed, over 20 states, including stop the exposure. AB 1668 would require agen- drought—any ideas you have poisoning is determining its California, don’t receive fund- As the President said to cies to assess and disclose the to help improve our plans to source. Blood tests don’t tell ing from the CDC to facilitate me when I met with him at the risks of water supply short- meet further conservation us if the lead comes from the these preventive measures. White House a couple weeks ages from droughts and what goals—and what you think water supply, old paint or soil. Other agencies like Hous- ago: “You Democrats sure like their supply plans would be in we can do to best prepare for If the source comes from ing and Urban Development infrastructure.” response. AB 1667 improves future drought. Vahan Saroians #1 Commercial and Residential Broker Coldwell Banker Los Feliz | Downtown | Sunset Strip

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[silver lake neighborhood TRAFFIC from page 5 proven ... to reduce collisions driving and increase the qual- council] Under Villaraigosa, 251 that result in injuries and fa- ity of our roads, in addition to Spreading Funding To bike lanes were added citywide talities,” Bogart said. making improvements to pro- in 2012 and 2013 compared to City officials working on tect pedestrians and cyclists.” Benefit Silver Lake Garcetti who has had just 17 the Vision Zero team are well Moreover, Ryu said he By Anne-Marie Johnson, Co-Chair such new lanes installed dur- aware of the looming 2025 wants to see Vision Zero get to ing 2015 and 2016, the first goal year. the point where it will help peo- This year, the Silver to have all of the iconic public year of the Vision Zero Plan. For 2017, officials said ple adjust their driving habits. Lake Neighborhood Coun- stairways designated as histor- As for upcoming bicycle- they will roll out a $2-mil- ‘“The Vision Zero cam- cil (SLNC) has funded many ical cultural monuments. For related street designations, none lion advertising campaign, in paign is not just a response community events as well as a more information regarding are planned for CD4 for now. partnership with Los Angeles to the uptick in traffic-related grant to provide services to the the SLNC’s Adopt A Stairway However, in CD13, under Police Dept., to remind drivers injuries and fatalities, it’s also homeless. program, please visit silver- Vision Zero, the possibility of about safety precautions. supposed to be preventative,” On April 5th, the board lakneng.org. adding a dedicated left lane for “That education com- Ryu said. “It’s meant to change approved funding for sev- And we are proud to help bikers at Temple and Fletcher ponent is pretty significant,” the conversation, educate pe- eral new community projects fund this year’s American Can- Streets is currently being ex- O’Brien said. “Our behavior destrians and motorists and and Neighborhood Purpose cer Society’s Relay For Life plored. matters. It’s an important part prevent the next traffic related Grants, all benefiting Silver event, Saturday, May 20th at “Bicyclists are making to being an Angeleno.” fatality from happening.” Lake residents. the Mulholland Fountain. risky left turns because they With that in mind, Ryu In the meantime, the Vi- We are extremely excited The Silver Lake Picture don’t have a dedicated lane,” said he hopes the plan can be sion Zero team looks forward to support Mayberry Street Show will be screening A O’Brien said. “Those kind of a jumping off point for more to seeing the results of their Elementary School’s Vegetable League Of Their Own, with adjustments save lives.” solutions to save lives. comprehensive data-crunch- Garden, which assists in pro- funds from the SLNC, as part According to O’Brien, such Vision Zero, he said, is ing and educational compo- moting healthy food choices of its summer schedule. We a plan for Temple and Fletcher “only one tool in our toolbox nents turned into practical for students and their families. were also pleased to support would need to go through con- and just one method of ad- measures that will save lives, The board also voted to a Taste of the Eastside at the siderable analysis internally and dressing a much broader prob- as 2025 looms large. provide funds to The Friends Los Angeles River Center and in the community. lem. The city and state must “We still have seven years’ Of The Silver Lake Library for Gardens April 30th. Colin Bogart, with the do more to prevent distracted work after 2017,” O’Brien said. a portable projector and to pur- And back by popular de- Los Angeles County Bike Co- chase much needed listening mand—or more importantly alition (LACBC), said that devices to assist those with hear- doggie doodoo demands—the his organization is optimistic ing limitations. The Silver Lake SLNC will again provide free about the city’s plan. Small Spaces With BIG Ideas Library is truly a jewel within dog waste bags around the “We’re encouraged by the 2424 Argosy Way the SLNC’s boundaries and we Silver Lake reservoirs. Please support we’re seeing among Los Feliz Oaks look forward to strengthening don’t be greedy! Take only one city leadership in favor of ded- $1,275,000 our neighborhood ties that lov- bag! They are in great demand icating [funds from the 2016 3 Bedrooms ingly bind us. and the supply runs out very voter approved traffic -im 2.5 Bathrooms We are also excited to un- quickly. provement plan, Measure M] 1,370 square feet, veil new brochures chronicling For information regard- to Vision Zero, which priori- per assessor the history of Silver Lake and ing funding motions, grants tizes the safety of pedestrians eep in Bronson to premiere the Silver Lake or anything to do with the and bicyclists,” he said. DCanyon at the Stairway Maps. 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[theater review] The second act is set in as Lady Bracknell and she also The Importance of Being Earnest Charms at the Jack’s estate where the charac- directs the play. ters all come together in con- Costumes by Angela Glendale Centre Theatre voluted and complicated rela- Manke are elegant and true to By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic tionships. the period. As usual at Glen- Wilde’s play takes on the dale Centre Theatre, quick set It seems we never get tired non Moncrieff (Grayson Wit- When Gwendolyn’s mother, triviality of Victorian social changes create a realistic ambi- of the foibles and exploits of tebarger). Lady Bracknell (Zoe Bright), mores. The witty interactions ence on the small center stage. the British upper class, so a re- His friend, Jack Worthing discovers that Jack is an or- between the characters are hi- The Importance of Being vival of Oscar Wilde’s satirical (Daniel DeYoung), plans to phan—who as a baby was dis- larious and charming, requir- Earnest runs through May comedy, The Importance of Be- propose to Algernon’s cousin covered in a handbag at Vic- ing a cast that can handle the 13th at the Glendale Centre ing Earnest, now onstage at the Gwendolyn (Meghan Lewis) toria Station—she forbids the fast-paced repartee. Theatre, 324 North Orange Glendale Centre Theatre, is a who knows him as Ernest, a marriage as unsuitable for her Grayson Wittebarger is Street, Glendale. Fridays and welcome respite from today’s fictitious alter ego he has cre- daughter’s social status. Gwen- an engaging Algernon and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Saturday news headlines. ated to have an excuse to come dolyn also declares she cannot Daniel DeYoung is a perfect matinees at 3 p.m. $20 to $32. Written in 1895, the play to London from his coun- marry any man whose name is foil as his friend Jack, aka Er- (818) 244-8481 or glendal- is filled with broad puns and try estate where he lives with not Ernest. nest. Zoe Bright is a standout ecentretheatre.com. twists and turns, is arguably his young ward, Cecily (Zoe Wilde’s most popular play and Farmingdale) and her govern- is as charming today as it was ess Miss Prism (Dynell Leigh).

Cecily (Zoe Farmingdale) and Algernon (Grayson Wittebarger) in an affectionate pose in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. over 100 years ago at its Lon- It turns out that Algernon don premiere. also has an imaginary invalid The complicated story be- friend named Bunbury, whom gins in the stylish London flat he uses as an excuse to avoid of an effete young man, Alger- unwanted social obligations. YOUR NEIGHBORS AND LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS

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City Finds Flaws in Program Exchanging Density for Affordable Housing By Allison B. Cohen and Michael Aushenker

The issue of developers gram and Overall Oversight, or more utilized some aspect gram had on creating afford- Silver Lake, Echo Park have including affordable hous- Galperin analyzed the city’s of the program—resulting able housing in market rate little affordable housing when ing units in their projects in program between 2008 and in 4,463 units citywide des- projects.” compared to other parts of the exchange for what some local 2014. ignated as affordable—only Galperin’s audit also sug- city. residents feel are oversized, According to the report, 329 were actually added to gested the city’s program in- The data shows there are out-of-character-with-the-ar- both landlords and tenants market-rate projects, while centives “may not be of enough just over 550 units of afford- ea luxury condos and apart- were found to have violated the other 4,134 would have value for market-rate develop- able housing in Los Feliz, 269 ments, has been front and the affordable housing pro- been built as affordable units ers and that the cumbersome in Silver Lake and only 87 in center in the news recently as gram’s terms. regardless. process serves as a further dis- Echo Park. Of those totals, the the city grapples with what it In 1,482 of the units “The data highlights,” incentive.” data indicate only 15% were calls its “affordable housing studied, or 5.2%, landlords the report read, “the modest According to a Ledger created by the city’s density crisis.” charged higher rents to ten- impact the density bonus pro- analysis of city data, Los Feliz, bonus program. The city’s 2008-enacted ants than allowed, while 464 Density Bonus Program was units had tenants whose in- created to incentivize develop- come exceeded the program’s ers to include low and moder- guidelines—in more than You have a PC Expert in your neighborhood! ate income housing units in 2/3 of those cases, incomes their market-rate projects in exceeded the maximum by exchange for the city relaxing $5,000, while one particular zoning codes. case revealed an income excess But according Los An- of $149,000. geles City Controller Ron The report also indicated Galperin, the city is not only the city’s Housing and Com- lagging in reaching its goal munity Investment Dept. to establish 100,000 new (HCID), which oversees the units of affordable hous- program, admitted that it had ing by 2021, but has also “failed to verify tenant income encountered significant dif- in 1,056 units (or 3.7% of all ficulty preventing program affordable units) before ten- violations and ensuring low ants moved in. • Access your data everywhere, on your PC, • iPhone, iPad, Abdroid, tablets & more. and moderate income units “Better oversight tools are smartphone, tablet or in the cloud. • Remote support & house calls available. • Migrate your data to a new computer. • Reasonable rates. are being properly set aside. needed,” the report concluded, • Troubleshoot computer/smartphone problems. • Plain, non-technical English. In an audit titled Income- regarding these violations. • Wi-fi & networking issues. • 20 years of experience. Restricted Affordable Housing According to the report, Units in Los Angeles: A Review while 21% of new multi- of the City’s Density Bonus Pro- family projects of five units [email protected] • 323-810-6453 • www.michaelmartin.net

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WESTERN from page 1 don’t like that’s piggybacking affordable housing, eco-con- on the project you do like.” scious design and public tran- Meanwhile, affordable sit incentives, while detractors housing remained the biggest say it is out of scale with the factor for supporters, even if it surrounding neighborhood, meant granting the developer’s will exacerbate the area’s al- multiple requests for zoning ready untenable traffic and exceptions. parking issues and will set a “The market-rate units precedent for future develop- are going to be built either ments. way,” said Matthew Luery, Additionally, those against who chairs the LFNC’s Public the project say developers have Works Committee. “Allowing flouted the Vermont Western the [SNAP zone] variances Station Neighborhood Area would allow for 16 affordable Plan (SNAP)—specifically de- units.” signed for the neighborhood Others cited the inevita- to encourage area-appropriate bility of change and Los An- development—and have not geles’s growing housing crisis. conducted sufficient environ- A rendering of the controversial 96-unit mixed-use apartment proposed for the corner of Franklin and Western avenues. “There is nothing in Hol- mental review, considering the lywood that’s the same as it proposed project’s proximity them,” said Green. completely eradicate available mostly opposed the project, was 20 years ago … that’s to an earthquake fault line and But compromise may not light to the residents … plung- and renters, who mostly sup- progress. Things go ahead. We hazardous waste, in the form prove so easy to achieve— ing them into a perpetually ported it. need housing. Things must go of underground gasoline stor- thus far, 11 appeals have been dreary view-scape.” LFIA President Nyla Ar- ahead,” said one woman, who age tanks. filed by those urging the city The Los Feliz Neigh- slanian said the development identified herself only as Vera. According to Aaron not to grant the project’s re- borhood Council (LFNC), was “too high, too massive But while some tried to Green, a consultant represent- quested zoning changes, with too, voted 12-7 April 18th in scale, and [would] severely paint the issue as a fight being the developer, the hearing the Los Feliz Improvement to oppose the project un- impact the surrounding neigh- tween the haves and have- extension was requested to al- Assoc. (LFIA) and the newly less it adhered to SNAP zon- borhood,” while former East nots—homeowners versus low for more time to address formed Franklin and Western ing codes—procedural issues Hollywood Neighborhood renters—LFNC Vice Presi- such issues and possibly reach Improvement Assoc. (FWIA) prompted them to reopen the Council President, and now dent Jon Deutsch struck a a “mutual compromise” with among the appellants. issue for a second vote after the Los Feliz resident, David Bell conciliatory tone. those opposed. “The [p]roject, as pro- board initially failed to reach said it was not necessarily the “I don’t see NIMBY or “We wanted to make sure posed, will tower over all a consensus on the matter in specific project he opposed, YIMBY or selfish people out that we did everything we pos- other, mainly residential de- March. but the precedent it set. there, I see people who live sibly could to speak with the velopment,” read the FWIA’s Public comment at the “It’s not always about the in the neighborhood … and neighbors who have concerns appeal. “Its excessive height April 18th meeting was split project that you may like,” deserve to have their opinion and to try and incorporate will drastically diminish or between homeowners, who said Bell. “It’s the project you heard,” he said.

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[senior moments] What’s So Special About a Senior Center? By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist

The Griffith and the environment, organiz- especially when you consider Park Adult ing monthly trips, recruiting isolation can have a more Commu- volunteers and members and detrimental effect on a per- nity Center (GPACC) is cel- distributing a monthly news- son’s wellbeing than a chronic ebrating its 9th year with our letter. health condition. Spring Faire (see our ad on Today, we know the over- Those of us who come to this page). We are, of course, 65 population is growing rap- GPACC know how important raising funds for the center. idly. But living longer doesn’t it is to our wellbeing as we age. But far more important is in- always come with a healthy It is an antidote for isolation. troducing the center to our quality of life. It is where we can “hang out,” community. We want the community to know us and to see our benefits. In 1999 Lia Lomedico, From my point-of-view, senior community a Silver Lake resident, ques- tioned why there were no adult centers can be a vital asset for healthy liv- activities at the Silver Lake ing, strengthening families and providing Recreation Center. Armed with a petition of 67 signers, socialization, especially when you con- the Silver Lake Senior Club sider isolation can have a more detrimen- began its journey. tal effect on a person’s wellbeing than a Because the facility had space limitations, our activi- chronic health condition. ties had to be limited. As our membership grew, we realized we had to advocate for a space Join Us for of our own. According to Jonathan eat a nutritious meal, partici- The 9th Annual With the help of former Fielding, retired director of pate in an interesting activity, COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Los Angeles City Council- Los Angeles County Dept. of discover resources and make member Tom LaBonge, por- Public Health, we have con- friends. Spring Faire table offices used during the centrated too much on sick- We want to share that at Saturday, May 13, 2017, 10:30am ~ 4:00pm four-year Observatory remod- ness care and not enough on our Spring Faire Saturday, eling in the 2000s were recon- wellness and prevention. May 13th. Join us. Griffith Park Adult Community Center 3203 Riverside Drive / South of Los Feliz Blvd figured into a senior center. Fielding suggests we Free Parking • Free Admission GPACC opened its doors in increase our education on 2008. The Silver Lake Senior healthy living, environmental Club became the GPAC Club issues that impact our health, and began its partnership with increase supports to strength- Advertise in the the center. en families to care for each With a yearly member- other and provide more access Los Feliz Ledger ship of over 600 and more for socialization. (323) 741-0019 Presented by Griffith Park Adult Community Club than 30 ongoing activities, From my point-of-view, Pet Adoptions On-Site * Kids’ Corner the club supports GPACC by senior community centers can Entertainment/Live Music “Homemade” Café Arts & Crafts Plants raising funds for its activities be a vital asset for these goals, * * Silent Auction * Raffle* Community Resources Books! Books! Books! Books! Food provided by IN-N-OUT® Burger

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For Information on the Griffith Park Adult Community Club and getting a newsletter, call Stephanie Vendig at (323) 667-3043, or e-mail at [email protected] GPACC is located at 3203 Riverside Dr., just south of Los Feliz Bl.

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$154K Later, Preschool Done with Disney Drama [CITIZENS OF THE WORLD] By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer Acting, Astrocamp and Academics By Quinton Palmer, 5th Grade After a year and a half policy encouraged parental in- the same court documents, of back-and-forth, the legal volvement in the school. the Disneys’ attorneys told It’s been a al. Some of my schoolmates battle between Camelot Kids However, the same docu- Camelot in 2015 they would busy spring at have a real future in acting. Preschool and the Disney ment also notes that Camelot, not file suit if the school paid Citizens Of The main set was built family has finally ended. The as a private school, has the $10,000, either to the fired The World surprisingly quickly with the two parties settled out of court right to expel a child “without teachers or an undisclosed Hollywood. help of several parents and in April for a mere $12,000, cause and without the neces- charity, an offer Camelot de- Our first kids such as my mom and me. less than a tenth of what the sity to provide reason” at any clined. school wide I cannot wait to see the next preschool paid in legal fees— time. In addition to the cost of musical pro- production. $154,000, according to recent According to Camelot’s the settlement and legal fees, duction, Into The Woods, was a The fifth grade sleepaway court documents. attorneys, the parties reached Camelot claimed an indepen- brilliant success. The fact that trip at Astrocamp, the science- Walt Disney’s great neph- an informal settlement agree- dent accountant determined a kid played the role of a cow themed camp in Idyllwild, ew Tim Disney and his wife ment in February of 2016, bad publicity from the Dis- was hilarious. went spectacularly well. Zip Neda sued Camelot and its while the Disneys’ attorneys neys’ social media postings The lighting, props, sets, lining, snorkeling and explod- director Renae Plant in 2015, claimed that in the absence of had already cost the school costumes, and actors all coming hydrogen aren’t things you when their daughter was ex- an official signed document, $497,000 in lost tuition rev- bined to create a memorable ex- do very often. pelled from the preschool after no settlement existed. enue due to decreased enroll- perience, and Los Angeles city Back in the classroom, we they discussed a rash of teach- The result, according ment before the suit was filed. councilman Mitch O’Farrell have been learning about frac- er firings with other parents to court documents filed by Court documents did not attended the matinee. tions, the American Revolu- and on social media. Camelot, was “the bleeding reveal what the Disneys spent Behind the scenes, every- tion, and earth’s orbit and its According to the Disneys’ of attorneys’ fees on a settled on litigation, and the family one worked hard to entertain effect on everyday life. In mu- claim, the expulsion constitut- case” for over a year. did not return a request for the audience. Overall, the en- sic class, we have been learning ed fraud, as Camelot’s written However, according to comment on deadline. tire production required the about percussion, woodwind efforts of about 75 people. and string instruments. “A hard part of the play was Overall, the last month getting the actors to face the au- went by very smoothly, and [FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY] [IMMACULATE HEART] dience,” said Christian D. Non- our school still has many more Here’s a Clue: We Love Looking Ahead ner, who directed the play. exciting events ahead as we en- Forensic Science! to May The cast was so profession- ter our final trimester. By Amalia Mauceri, 5th grade By Lauren Berger ‘18

Have you looked exactly the same. After The last complete month ever heard testing out all of the powders, of the 2016-2017 school year, of Forensic Science? Well, I my partner and I came to a May is packed with final se- hadn’t, until I was accepted verdict about which powder mester activities. Energized to a program at my school of- was which. and focused from April’s fering four weeks of learning The third week was all Mary’s Day, students channel about criminals, detectives, about how to solve the case by their renewed motivation and and how to solve clues. finding out what type of mark- plunge into Advanced Place- The first week of class, we er or writing tool the criminal ment (AP) testing week. AP learned how to dust, lift and used to write a note or secret exams last from May 3rd-12th match fingerprints, which I code. We used the same liq- and test IH’s high achieving never knew how to do (those uids we used for the powders Pandas on subjects ranging aren’t really basic skills for a from week two, and tested dif- from Calculus to Studio Art. 10-year-old). ferent brands of markers. After an intense round First, we used a special The final week of class, of testing, upperclassmen re- black powder and brush to lo- there was a fake crime scene joice with Junior/Senior prom. cate the prints on a glass jar. set up for us when we got there Themed “Under the Stars,” To lift the fingerprints, we put and we had to combine every- the 2017 prom will be hosted a piece of tape over each print thing we had learned in order at the Dorothy Chandler Pa- and pressed it down. Then, to crack the case. vilion. The highly anticipated we slowly and carefully lifted I had a great time and prom serves as milestone in the tape up revealing a perfect wish that I could do it all the high school careers of stu- copy of the fingerprint. over again. Just be warned: dents and rewards their years The second week, we used No criminal is safe with the of academic struggle and resil- iodine, water, and vinegar to Franklin Forensics Team on ience. test out certain powders that the hunt! see IHHS page 30

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[mother of invention] Hollywood for affordable day IHHS from page 29 The Real Cost of Summer camps and classes. Next, incoming 9th grad- Los Angeles public librar- ers take placement tests to de- By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist ies offer a wealth of summer termine their freshman year a local swimming hole). The have clearly changed. programs for free, for every schedule. The used uniform cost? Pretty much whatever Even those kids who age from toddlers to teens. collection and sale follows, ice cream and other summery have a stay-at-home parent Check your nearest branch for where students donate and snacks we scarfed down, plus and don’t have to go to sum- details. buy discounted uniforms. maybe a new pair of flip- mer camp, want to go. It’s Last but not least, do what May 22nd-25th witnesses flops and a few outings to see become an expected part of feels right for you and your the unveiling of Immaculate summer flicks with friends. their school vacation. For par- kids, regardless of what ev- Heart’s art show. Students Chump change. ents, that means budgeting for eryone else is doing. For my ranging from all levels of ex- As much as we may wish summer has become a process gang, a half-scheduled and perience proudly display their that kind of simple summer in and of itself, before you even half-spontaneous summer best artistic pieces from the for our kids, today’s reality is get to things like family trips. seems to work best. The kids 2016-2017 school year. Ex- very different. Here are a few tips and re- want time to “just hang” and hibited art includes all medi- Last summer, as I sources that may help you get I need to get work done, so ums as well as award-winning signed my kids up for an ar- through the season without we’ve found that a little bit of pieces selected from global It’s May which means, for ray of day camps, I realized dipping into your kid’s college camp mixed with a little bit of competitions. Finally, IHHS’s some of us, it’s time to finalize that our summers were be- savings: old-fashioned, “being bored” spring concert of the choir and our summer plans. For oth- coming increasingly booked Look into local scholar- time is the ideal formula for a dance will premiere at the end ers—you know who you are— and increasingly expensive. ships at places like Griffith fun summer. of May. summer plans have been in Even if I signed my kids Park Boys Camp. Cue Alice Cooper… Wrapping up the school place since March. I’m one of up for only four weeks of Check a local rec center “School’s. Out. For. Sum- year, our semester finals usher those parents who doesn’t get day camp, we were look- like Silver Lake or YMCA mer…” May to a close. serious about a summer calen- ing at nearly $5,000 all-in. dar until the panic of having My children attend public three children out of school school, so summertime was for 10 weeks starts to kick in. becoming our “big ticket” Then, it’s a mad dash to co- time of year. ordinate with other parents, But in reality, what we 2017 School see what camps are available shell out pales in comparison Graduation Edition when, and last but not least, to the most expensive camps pay for it all. nationwide. Several years ago, Recently, I started won- Stylecaster.com profiled some dering what the true cost of of the priciest in America with MAY 15, 2017 summer was. In Los Angeles, programs starting at $10,000 AD RESERVATION DEADLINE even the cheaper day camps and up. price out at around $400 and More recently, Town & up per child (often for only Country listed 19 institutions JUNE 1, 2017 a few hours per day), while that they referred to as “the Ivy PAPER DELIVERY high-end classics like Tom League” of summer camps. Sawyer move you into the area “With amenities like ADVERTISE NOW! of $3,000 or more per week. rescue-diver training, gluten- Special Ad Rates! CONTACT Ironically, more and more free kitchens and 3D-printing Libby Butler-Gluck at of today’s parents—myself classes,” they wrote, “these Congratulate your graduates [email protected] included—yearn to give their summer getaways have ambi- in the June edition of the Los Feliz Ledger. or (323) 644-5536 for ad rates! children summers that aren’t tious millennials in mind.” over-scheduled—summers Somehow, the fact that the similar to those we enjoyed high-cost camps were mostly as kids. We ran around bare- in Maine, New York, and foot all day shooting hoops, Pennsylvania made me feel hopscotching, hiking, skate- slightly better. Maybe it’s an Experience Immaculate Heart! boarding, swimming (if you East Coast thing, I thought… were lucky enough to have a while deep down knowing it’s

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