WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • Patio smoking ban considered. pg. 3 Partly cloudy, • Iranian Jewish with temps Center examined. around 68º pg. 4 Volume 20 No. 36 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities September 9, 2010 Sunset Time Project Subway to Sea Gains Steam With EIR n Officials Hope to Razes House of Blues Secure Federal n WeHo Council Approves Project 4-1 Funding For Project
BY ANNA BAKALIS with city staff on the project for the BY ANNA BAKALIS last few years, and the council he West Hollywood City voted 4-1 in favor, with ollowing the release of a Council on Tuesday night Councilmember Lindsey Horvath draft report detailing alter- approved the Sunset Time dissenting. T natives and impacts of project, a large mixed-use develop- “This project has a lot to offer,” F extending the Metro subway ment that could replace the House Councilwoman Abbe Land said. down Wilshire Boulevard last of Blues, and bring in between $1.7 But she also expressed concern week, local officials came togeth- and $2.2 million in tax revenues for about giving approval to the devel- er Wednesday to call for speedy the city. oper, since other projects with bill- financial help from the federal The developer, Combined board components have been government for the “Subway to Properties, Ltd., has been working See Sunset Time page 22 the Sea” and other projects. “Los Angeles needs jobs, clean- er air and less traffic now,” said Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti. Standing outside of the Wiltern/Wilshire subway station, Garcetti was flanked by photo by Anna Bakalis Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D- State Assembly Member Mike Feuer hopes the subway project can be California), Councilman Bill built in 10 years. He was joined by Los Angeles City Councilmember Rosendahl, 11th District, and Matt Bill Rosendahl, and City Council President Eric Garcetti. Toledo, chair of the Los Angeles area Chamber of Commerce. “We are asking the federal gov- citizen-based advocacy group that improve and build upon our ernment to not wait decades, but works to stand up to powerful nation’s transportation infrastruc- to do its part to put people to interests for the public good, orga- ture is exactly the type of invest- work, clean the air and reduce nizers said. ment our country needs,” traffic now,” Garcetti said. Earlier this week, Mayor Villaraigosa said. “This is an inno- Local transportation advocates Antonio Villaraigosa hailed vative vision that will give a are urging federal officials to President Barack Obama’s much-needed boost to the econo- adopt the “30/10 initiative”, which announcement of an additional my and will create a better system seeks to complete transit projects $50 billion in federal funds for in which these critical investments in 10 years, instead of 30. roads and other transportation are made.” The press conference was orga- projects. Metro’s draft Environmental “President Obama’s plan to nized by CALPIRG, a nonprofit See EIR page 20 photo by Anna Bakalis The House of Blues will be relocated to another part of the Sunset Time project in West Hollywood. No Student Drop-Off Allowed at Ross Lot n Developer Restricts Ancient Ritual Still Practiced Parking as School by Local Jews for Holidays Year Begins BY IAN LOVETT BY IAN LOVETT along with any other members of the orthodox Jewish community ith classes set to begin next week at Hancock he High Holy Days began who wish to practice kapparot, Park Elementary School, last night at sunset with Symbolically, kapparot transfers W parking remains a concern for par- Rosh Hashanah, and Jews the person’s sins to the animal, as T ents dropping their children off at all over the city are preparing to part of a cleansing process at the the school. observe their holiest week of the start of the new year on the In past years, many parents have year in a variety of ways. Jewish calendar. The ritual can used the parking lot at the Ross For some local Jews, those also be performed with a fish, or Dress for Less, which is empty observances include kapparot, a with money, which is also given when school starts, to get their kids ceremony in which a Jew will cir- to charity. safety across the street to school. cle the chicken above his head In recent years, kapparot has During the summer, however, three times before the chicken is been a source of some controver- school officials received a letter slaughtered and donated to chari- sy. People for the Ethical from Casden Properties, the devel- ty. Next week, the day before Treatment of Animals (PETA) opers who own the property where Yom Kippur, the parking lot at has protested the practice, and the Ross is located, instructing par- Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad some call the ritual illegal, noting ents not use the lot anymore. High School will be covered off that Los Angeles municipal code The letter articulated yet another with a tarp. The students from also outlaws animal sacrifice for photo by Ian Lovett reversal of policy with regard to use Esther Bnos High School will religious purposes, even if the Parents of students at Hancock Park Elementary School will not be able of the Ross parking lot. Last join the Yeshiva Chabad students, See High Holy Days page 21 to use the Ross Dress for Less Parking lot when school begins on See Parking Lot page 21 Monday. (&&43(("&2" (&&43((" #)2%!# )10 333 $(&&43(("1(4(1 !(' 2 September 9, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press
10 Bergman Films West Hollywood Community he Los Angeles County Center at Plummer Park, 7377 Calendar Santa Monica Blvd. The event will TMuseum of Art presents a film screening titled “The Psychological feature karaoke, movies, a potluck dinner. Admission is free. For infor- Cinema of Ingmar Bergman: celebration; complimentary food Persona” on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 mation, call (323)848-6826 or visit from Pink’s Hot Dogs; dog agility www.timepresses.com p.m. “Persona” is considered one of classes; and a fundraiser for Morris Bergman’s most audacious and Animal Foundation, of which Betty enigmatic films. The screening will White is a trustee and president 16 Pops Concert be held in LACMA’s Bing Theater, emeritus. For information, visit he New West Symphony pre- 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission is www.zoomroomonline.com. Tsents the “New West Pops” on $10. Call (323)857-6000, or visit Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at www.lacma.org. the Alex Theatre; 216 N. Brand 14 Women Blvd., Glendale. Titled “Broadway 11 9/11 Memorial Masterminds Meets Hollywood — In Concert”, he City of West Hollywood is he West Hollywood Women’s the show features special guest Tholding a special ceremony in TMastermind Group will meet Lorna Luft. The show will also be honor of the victims of the Sept. 11 on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. held on Sept. 19 at the Thousand terrorist attacks on Saturday, Sept. The event is an interactive meeting Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Bank of 11 at the Sal Guarriello Veterans about the mastermind group con- America Performing Arts Center. Memorial, where a static display cept, in which a group uses the Tickets are $25- $69.50. Call will be placed at the memorial. For power of collective brainstorming (818)243-ALEX, or visit information, call (323)848-6503, or to develop goals, come up with cre- www.newwest-symphony.org. visit www.weho.org. ative solutions, and create account- ability for implementing the solu- tions. Women who own or operate a Coming Soon Cowboy Clothing small business or are seeking assis- he Autry National Center pre- tance in reaching career goals are Distinguished Tsents an installment of its “Let’s encouraged to attend the monthly Make History at Griffith Park” meetings. RSVP to Speakers Series he Distinguished Speaker Series series titled “Puños” on Saturday, [email protected]. For infor- of Southern California will pre- Sept. 11 from 1–3 p.m. mation, call (323)848-6460. T Cowboys wore puños, or leather sent its 2010-11 season running wrist cuffs, as protection against from October through May in brush, as well as to protect their 15 Celebrity Portraits Pasadena, Thousands Oaks and shirt sleeves from wear. he Pacific Design Center pre- Redondo Beach. The series begins Participants will learn more about Tsents an exhibition titled “Greg with appearances by CNN’s chief cowboy gear and make a pair of Gorman: A Distinct Vision” run- medical correspondent Sanjay puños to keep. The Autry National ning Wednesday, Sept. 15 through Gupta from Oct. 11-13. Additional Center is located at 4700 Western photo © 2008 Global Creatures Oct. 29. Gorman, known for his installations include columnist and Heritage Way in Griffith Park. For “Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular” will be held at the portraits of celebrities, will partici- author Peggy Noonan from Nov. 8- information, call (323)667-2000, or Staples Center for five performances running Thursday, September 9- pate in a lecture and book signing 10; former First Lady Laura W. visit www.theAutry.org. 12. The show is based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, and on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Blue Bush from Jan. 10-12; travel expert and investigative journalist Peter depicts the evolution of dinosaurs, with the climatic and tectonic changes Conference Center, Suite B259. A reception for the artist will be held Greenberg from Feb. 20-22; former that took place that led to many speciesʼ demise. The show features Photography Benefit from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Blue British Prime Minister Tony Blair rtist Ron L. Zheng presents “A interactions between the dinosaurs, and the audience learns how car- Building, Suites B231 and B256. from March 7-9; Los Angeles Perfect Circle: A Poetography A nivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores The Pacific Design Center is locat- Times columnist Steve Lopez on Exhibit” running from Saturday, fended off the more agile predators. Tickets are $39-79. Call (800)745- ed at 8687 Melrose Ave. For infor- April 4, 5 and 25; and pilot and Sept. 11 through October 10 at the 3000, or visit or online at ticketmaster.com. For information, visit mation, call (310)657-0800, or visit author Chesley “Sully” Sullenberg- James Gray Gallery at Bergamot www.dinosaurlive.com. www.pacificdesigncenter.com. er on May 9-11. The series is held at Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Monica. The show is dedicated to www.james-graygallery.com. Sunday, Sept. 12 with a Redondo Beach Performing Arts Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles, Social Club Meeting “Hollywood Dog Trick Contest” Center and the Bank of America and all profits from art sales during he Wednesday Night Social from 1 to 2 p.m. There will also be Performing Arts Center at the the reception will be donated to the 12 Dog Contest TClub, featuring the recreational dog-themed events throughout the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. hospital. The reception will be held he Zoom Room Hollywood, club, Time Presses, will host a day, including an adoption drive For information, call (310)564- on Sept. 11 from 6–9 p.m. Call located at 726 N. La Brea Ave., meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15 T from 5 to 7 p.m.; a “Doggy Disco” 6222, or visit www.speakersla.com. 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BY IAN LOVETT
utside of Tehran, Los Angeles Ohas the largest Iranian popula- tion of any city in the world. One of the city’s largest Persian communi- ties is based on the Westside and includes a large contingent of Jews, many of whom fled Iran during the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The Iranian American Jewish community, in turn, bases a good deal of its operations at a center that adjoins Hollywood Temple Beth El, which hosts school classes, seminars, and a variety of Jewish photo by Ian Lovett lifecycle events — weddings, brit The Iranian American Jewish Center, which is adjacent to Temple Beth milahs (brisses), bat mitzvahs, bar El, faces scrutiny over late night events. mitzvahs, and memorial services. However, the complex, which is in a residential neighborhood at the night. owned by the Iranian American corner of Crescent Heights Earlier this year, the West Jewish Federation (IAJF) is located Boulevard and Fountain Avenue, Hollywood Business License and for the last several years resi- Commission (BLC) placed limits dents have complained about noise on the operation of the facility, from delivery trucks and celebra- including the hours it could operate, Feuer, Pavley tions that can last deep into the See Noise page 22
photo by Edwin Folven Demonstrators blocked the intersection of Highland Avenue and to Speak at Wilshire Boulevard on July 29, and now charges have been filed. 9/11 Ceremony he Beverly Hills City Council Protestors Face Charges for Twill be hosting a day of remembrance on Saturday, honor- ing those who lost their lives on the Disruption on Highland Ave. morning of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, at 10 a.m. at the BY EDWIN FOLVEN in Los Angeles County jail and a Beverly Hills Fire Department, at $1,000 fine, while blocking an 445 North Rexford Dr. hirty-three demonstrators intersection carries a maximum State Senator Fran Pavley and Twho were arrested after penalty of six months in jail and a State Assembly Member Mike blocking intersections during sep- $500 fine. Genaro Batiste, a Feuer will speak at the event. arate protests over the last four spokesperson for the Los Angeles “I think it’s extremely important months against Arizona’s immi- City Attorney’s Office, said for us to commemorate the signifi- gration law are facing misde- arraignments for the defendants cance of 9/11,” said meanor charges. are scheduled on September 22 Assemblymember Feuer. The Los Angeles City and 23. Feuer said he honors the sacri- Attorney’s Office filed the The defendants who were fices of first responders and espe- charges Tuesday, which include charged were involved in protests cially firefighters. one count of remaining at an on May 6 in downtown Los City Councilmembers will also unlawful assembly; one count of Angeles; May 20 in Westwood; break ground on a memorial, resisting, delaying or obstructing and July 29 at the intersection of which will include a large piece of an officer; and one count of block- Wilshire Boulevard and Highland steel from the World Trade Center ing the sidewalk or street. The Avenue. In the first incident, eight towers. maximum penalties for remaining women and six men protested The Beverly Hills High School at an unlawful assembly and outside of the Federal Building on Madrigals, under the direction of obstructing an officer are one year See Charges page 20 Joel Pressman, will also perform. CChuck’shuck’s AutoAuto && DDreareamm MMaachichinenes,s, IInnc.c. Complete Automotive Service - We Do It All! • Tires • Brakes • Shocks & Struts • Lube & Oil • Air Conditioning • Wheel Alignment
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6 September 9, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo Cracks Down on Misuse Buildings Go Blue for Cancer Research of Disabled Parking Placards os Angeles City Council- Lmember Tom LaBonge, 4th he City of West Hollywood is domly approached to provide proof District, flipped the switch at a Tincreasing its enforcement of placard ownership. Failure to ceremony on September 1 to turn against motorists who fraudulently provide the required identification Hollywood blue in support of the use disabled placards in an effort to card will result in the confiscation Prostate Cancer Research improve parking accessibility and of the disabled placard and a park- Institute’s (PCRI) “Blue reduce disabled placard abuse. ing citation for misuse, which September Campaign”. State Department of Motor includes a $500 fine. Dr. Mark Scholz, co-founder Vehicles regulations require indi- It is anticipated that enhanced of PCRI, and Jim Kuha, senior viduals to carry the identification enforcement of the law will help director of EMI Music North card issued with the disabled plac- deter the growing problem of dis- America, joined LaBonge at the ard at all times. Under a program abled placard abuse. Motorists who ceremony. initiated by the West Hollywood receive a parking citation for mis- The buildings going blue Parking Division, drivers display- use and have their disabled placard include the Capitol Records ing disabled placards may be ran- confiscated may retrieve the plac- Building, Paramount Studio’s ard and have the parking penalty Melrose Gate and Water Tower, reduced to a $25 administrative fee the Roosevelt Hotel, and the by presenting the correct DMV Ramada of West Hollywood. ʻNight Outʼ identification to the city’s parking International organizations are enforcement office within 21 days. showing their solidarity in going If the citation is not contested, the blue, including the Harbor Bridge Celebrates recipient will be liable for the origi- in Sydney, Australia. nal fine, and the placard will be Approximately 27,000 men reported as fraudulent and removed die each year from prostate can- Local Fashion from circulation. cer in the United States, and For information, call Don Norte approximately 180,000 men are Outlets or Jackie Rocco at the West diagnosed with the disease. For photo courtesy of the Fourth District Council Office Hollywood Parking Division, at information, visit www.bluesep- The Capitol Records Building was illuminated in blue as part of a pro- he City of West Hollywood (323) 848-6375. tember.org. gram to support prostate cancer research. Tpresents “Fashion’s Night Out” on Friday, September 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. “Fashion’s Night Out” is a global initiative to celebrate fash- ion, restore consumer confidence, boost the fashion industry’s econo- my and put the fun back in shop- ping. Designers, celebrities, models and fashion editors will stage events in numerous West Hollywood stores. Approximately 30 retailers throughout West Hollywood will participate in the event, which fea- tures live music and DJs, food, raf- fles, store sales and giveaways. The Andrew Christian store, 8943 Santa Monica Blvd., will feature an “Underwear Twister Contest” from 8 to 10 p.m., with a 25 percent dis- count offered during the event. Catherine Malandrino, 8644 W. Sunset Blvd., will feature a DJ, cocktails and a free Fashion’s Night Out eco-tote. Coco de Mer, 8618 Melrose Ave., is having a burlesque hoola hooping show, with perfor- mances every 30 minutes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Numerous other stores are partic- ipating, and the City of West Hollywood will provide free shuttle service. For information, visit www.avenueswh.com. Public Input Sought on General Plan he West Hollywood Planning TCommission is holding public meetings on the City of West Hollywood’s Draft General Plan, Draft Climate Action Plan and Environmental Impact Reports on Thursday, September 16, 23 and 30. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at West Hollywood Park Auditorium, 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. City Council hearings regarding adoption of the General Plan and Climate Action Plan are anticipated to take place in October. The General Plan sets the policy agenda for land-use development, transportation, energy conservation, parks and public ser- vices. The Climate Action Plan and the Environmental Impact Report are both part of the city’s General Plan. For information, visit www.weho.org/generalplan.
8 September 9, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press M ❖ A ❖ M ❖ M ❖ O ❖ T ❖ H Experience the Changing Seasons in the High Sierras by Karen Villalpando
hen the word while I caught up on the latest Lingerie Lounge. Mammoth is men- issue of Vanity Fair. In the The Village also has several Wtioned around here, evenings, we would prepare restaurants and a Ben and many people may think of the their latest catch of trout for Jerry’s ice cream shop. When La Brea Tar Pits, instead of the dinner, using high quality we were there, an outdoor con- winter paradise to the north. cookware and a wonderful, cert was being held. They will Yes, the mountain resort is par- professional-style range. I host the opening weekend of adise to many skiers and snow- thought my kitchen at home Mammoth’s winter season boarders throughout the winter had every utensil imaginable, November 15, featuring live months, but what about the but this granite counter top, music, local celebrities and ski “other season”? stainless appliance kitchen had movies. Visit the website We spent a week in me drooling at the thought of www.villageatmammoth.com Mammoth enjoying the great “what’s for dinner?” for more information. outdoors, not on the ski slopes, We took one afternoon off My neighbor just returned but at the many stunning lakes from fishing (yeah!) and rode from Mammoth a few days in the area. Spending quality the shuttle bus down to Red’s ago, where she found the time with family —fishing, Meadow. Our activity for the weather pleasant, the skies hiking, horseback riding and day was a two-hour horseback serenely blue, and the tempera- enjoying each other’s compa- ride along a dusty trail. Joe ture hiking friendly. She even ny— now that’s a real family Mulligan was our guide, a photo by Karen Villalpando said the leaves were changing vacation. nineteen year old on hiatus Friendly horse-trail guide, Joe Mulligan, showed us the ropes and gave colors. With the ski and snow The picturesque views and from school, whose friendly us a brief history of Red’s Meadow during our 2 hour ride. season just around the corner, abundant fishing opportunities demeanor and relaxed attitude now is a perfect time to get were reason enough for our made our journey very pleasur- Bruce, a retired CHP officer, round. With the Village at away to Mammoth. It is truly a teenage daughter, Emily, to able. A devastating fire rav- checking in on his son. Mammoth now open at the year-round resort with activi- wake up early every morning aged the floor of this valley in Pictures of Red posing with base of the mountain, ties for everyone available. Go we were there. She actually 1992, which burned right up to Ronald Reagan adorn the walls Mammoth has several high- to www.visitmammoth.com made it out the door one morn- the edge of Red’s pack station. of the café, complete with red end shops, like ChaTo and the for more information. ing at 6am with fishing rod and Even though there were still and white-checkered table- reel in one hand and a areas struggling to come back, cloths. It’s amazing how deli- Starbucks in the other. Nothing as evidenced by the burned out cious a grilled cheese sand- like spending quality time with trees, nature had repaired much wich and a slice of cherry pie dad, lakeside. of the damage, with wild flow- can taste after a long ride. Rebecca and I enjoyed our ers and green meadows provid- Our next stop was Devils mornings too. We slept in, ing a blanket of renewal. Postpile National Monument, made a delicious breakfast for One of the ranch dogs kept a symmetrical rock formation the fishing buddies to come us company along the ride, consisting of 60-foot columns home to, and Rebecca had total which took us to Rainbow of basalt lava. The Reds control over the remote on the Falls, where a 100-foot water- Meadow shuttle bus will drop high definition flat screen TV fall empties into a beautiful visitors at several sites in the reflecting pond. valley, for camping, hiking, The horses were and fishing. The shuttle bus rested and watered keeps cars (and emissions) out while we hiked of the valley, helping preserve down to the bottom the natural habitat. of the falls for one A family vacation wouldn’t of the most stun- be complete without dad golf- ning views in all of ing while the girls shopped. Mammoth. The Snow Creek Golf Course, mist gives rise to adjacent to the Lodges at Snow the rainbows where Creek, features 9 holes of the waterfall gets quality golf, with 7 holes its name. boasting a water hazard. While We dropped in to the course is closed now for photo by Karen Villalpando the Red’s Meadow the season, be sure to make it Enjoy the view at Devils Postpile National Café for a quick part of your spring visit to Monument, one of the most stunning in all of lunch, where we Mammoth. photo by Karen Villalpando Mammoth. Michael had a very successful fishing outing, coming home with more met Joe’s father, Shopping however, is year than 20 rainbow trout. Lake Mary proved to be quite the hotspot. with surround sound. Our accommodations at the Lodges at Snow Creek were fabulous, a bi-level two bedroom condo with a loft, gourmet kitchen and enough bathrooms for everyone to have their own, including the master bath fea- turing a sunken tub. A game table converted from foosball to billiards, and the girls became near pool sharks over the week. We made the reser- vations through the Mammoth Reservations Bureau. This is a perfect way to fine the best accommodations for your fam- ily and your budget. They have 47 different properties with hundreds of units available. ( S e e www.MammothReservationB ureau.com.) Dad and the girls would spend their days catching fish,
10 September 9, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Waxman Honored by Comedy Club Hosts Free Holy Days Services he Laugh Factory will host its T28th annual free services in observance of Rosh Hashana and Child Services Provider Yom Kippur on Thursday, Sept. 9; and Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17 and 18. “We welcome anyone in need of a place to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and to greet the new year,” said Jamie Masada, founder and owner of the Laugh Factory. The Rosh Hashana obser- vance will be held on Thursday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature a reform cer- emony led by Rabbi Bob Jacobs. Yom Kippur observances will begin with the Kol Nidre service on Friday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The obser- vance concludes with Neilah ser- vices on Sept. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m., photo courtesy of Nurse-Family Partnership, Los Angeles and will include a light meal of lox he Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the and bagels, fruit and juices. TNurse-Family Partnership recently honored U.S. Representative The Laugh Factory is located at Henry Waxman (D-California) for his support of home visitation for 8001 Sunset Blvd. For informa- photo by Edwˆn Folven America’s children. Waxman (third from right) was presented with a tion, visit www.laughfactory.com. The Laugh Factory is holding free High Holy Days services. leadership award during a private ceremony on August 31 at his dis- trict office on 3rd Street. Waxman was joined by Sam Chan (left), dis- trict chief of the Youth and Family Bureau of the L.A. County Department of Mental Health; Jonathan Freedman, chief deputy direc- tor of the L.A. County Department of Public Health; Trinh Hartney, program developer for Nurse-Family Partnership’s National Service Office; Alex Morales, president and CEO of Children’s Bureau of Southern California; and Jeanne Smart, program administrator for the Nurse-Family Partnership, Los Angeles. The Nurse-Family Partnership is a non-profit organization address- ing the needs of low income, first-time parents and their children. Waxman is one of several members of Congress being recognized for their leadership, contributions and dedication to improving the lives of children by championing and enacting the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visitation Program. The federal program provides $1.5 billion in funding over five years to implement or expand home visitation programs such as Nurse-Family Partnership. For information, visit www.nursefamilypartnership.org. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Services Held at Matrix Theatre igh Holy Days observances Schwartz, whose parents were Hwith Cantor Estherleon victims of the Holocaust, is an Schwartz will be held at the Matrix author, para-chaplain at a major Theatre, 7957 Melrose Ave. A Los Angeles hospital, an Rosh Hashana observance will be Ambassador for Peace and a mem- held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, ber of the board of directors of the September 9; and a Yom Kippur United Nations Association, L.A. observance will be held on Friday, Chapter. September 17 at 7:30 p.m. and For information, call (323)653- Saturday, September 18 at 10:30 7420, or visit a.m. www.estherleon.com.
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spilled over a sidewalk. I remem- was a white wicker basket, cleverly the street toward me, stopped and bered that when my mother passed made in the shape of a garden chair pointed at the wicker chair dan- away, also in a nursing home, I was that had probably held flowers gift- gling from my fingers. asked to pick up her things. All that ed by one of the dead woman’s in- Surprisingly, this strangely-dressed Mad was left of her life was handed to laws. It was in a pristine state. I old woman — she was wearing me in a Ralph’s brown paper bag bundled up the rest of the strewn something that looked like a — two books, one of mine in bathrobe over what resembled a paperback, and one of her son-in- dusty white nightie — addressed law’s tomes about the European I walked a me, no, berated me in something Musings Common Market which she had that only approximated English. valued above all, even though she couple of blocks “For whom dis?” she asked. I by Madeleine Shaner hadn’t ever read a word of it; and further before I shook my head, what was she talk- daddy’s razor which she’d been ing about? allowed to keep with her because knew I had to go A bit impatiently, she pointed at until the very end of her life she back and save the wicker basket, and barked, LʼSHONA TOVA was a vain and beautiful woman, somehow seeming to take me to who couldn’t bear the thought of a something of task, “For whom dis bench??” stray hair appearing on her upper “Er, for my cat”, I mumbled, (HAPPY NEW YEAR) lip (which it never had, or maybe it that unknown holding on to my prize possessive- just didn’t dare). lady’s ly. “Oy, a cat,” she mumbled, walk- ewish New Year began on whether we deserved it or not, we I walked a couple of blocks fur- ing on, mumbling under her breath. JWednesday at dusk, and as every all hoped for. ther before I knew I had to go back memories. Or my dog, I thought. Now, com- year, hopes for better things, better I was walking down Fairfax and save something of that fortably ensconced in the wicker dreams, better times and, above all Avenue just before Rosh Hashanah unknown lady’s memories. Feeling chair, or “bench” in my bedroom, is renewal, begin to percolate in our last year during my morning pro- like a cheap thief, I raced back to remnants of a long life in the pil- the restored wicker basket with a brains, regardless of the depth, or gram when I was stopped by a the discarded pile of remnants of a lowcase and dumped it in a waste sweet little black, stuffed dog even the existence of our individual messy pile of ill-assorted items life and stuffed them into a flow- basket, but I threaded two fingers which my friend David (at one time beliefs. There’s just something in spilled on the sidewalk outside a ered pillowcase that had obviously through the lattice of the wicker movie critic for this paper) gave me the air that won’t be ignored, an senior care home. It wasn’t your held the bits and pieces — nothing chair, then walked on. before he died last year. insistent itch for change — the average trash, but seemingly the to save for eternity. At the corner of Fairfax and How well they both get along. weather, the world, our relation- contents of an old woman’s memo- The last item that caught my eye Beverly, an old woman, crossing L’Shona Tova! (Happy New Year). ships, even our clothes. I remember ry, or her dresser drawer. There as a child I were old lip- always got a sticks, spilled new outfit for boxes of powder, Rosh Hashanah; Whoever had some combs, a so did my sis- cleaned up the broken mirror, a ters, my parents couple of and, definitely room hadn’t scarves, some all the ladies in cared enough to dead daisies. I our small shuddered Hebrew congre- dispose properly because without gation, a largely of the remnants even investigat- competitive dis- ing further, I play of bravado of the old knew what it in the troubling was. A careless times of WWII, woman’s life. orderly, cleaning but nevertheless out the room of a bonus for our an old lady who spirits, a bit of material hope had moved on from the facility expressed in wool and silk and either, I hoped, to move in with a stunning hats. But it was more than reluctant daughter-in-law, or possi- just material things…it was about bly just passed over to a different change, and regardless of age, place. Whoever had cleaned up the comfort level, education, depth of room hadn’t cared enough to dis- belief or affiliation, hope for pose properly of the remnants of renewal, or just a reward for having the old woman’s life. I didn’t stay made it thus far without falling long staring at the messy pile of down which was, we knew, immi- remnants of a life, but walked nent. We were somehow guaran- quickly on, unable to forget the teed a do-over which, regardless of pathetic remnants of a long life School Board Passes Public Transportation Measure
he Los Angeles Board of Member Nury Martinez said. “It TEducation has voted to sup- would deliver 12 transit projects port the “30/10 Initiative”, which to Los Angeles County in 10 would allow the Los Angeles years, rather than 30 years; cre- County Metropolitan Transpo- ate thousands of badly-needed rtation Authority (Metro) to new jobs regionally, stimulate accelerate the construction of 12 our economy, help clean up the mass transit projects from 30 environment and, most impor- years to 10 tant, give our years. students, par- The Board “The ‘30/10 ents and fami- supports the Initiative’ offers lies school measure be- choice opportu- cause it would tremendous nities as they benefit Los benefits for our have never Angeles Unified experienced be- School District community.” fore. I want to (LAUSD) stu- thank my fellow dents, staff and -School Board Member board members families when Nury Martinez for supporting exercising their this visionary options for plan.” selecting a The 30/10 school of their choice. The pro- Initiative seeks federal support posed initiative would also cre- through New Start grants, low ate thousands of new jobs, interest loans and interest rate improve the local economy, subsidies on private loans. The reduce greenhouse emissions transit projects would also be and ease traffic congestion. funded using revenue from the “The ‘30/10 Initiative’ offers Measure R sales tax as collateral tremendous benefits for our for long-term bonds and a feder- community,” School Board al loan.
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near the corner of Gardner at Hampton. The suspect stole a backpack containing a laptop com- Son Arrested for Fatherʼs Murder POLICE BLOTTER puter, clothing, sunglasses and miscellaneous items, before fleeing 24-year-old suspect from on foot. The loss was valued at Hollywood was arrested on $2,290. A The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station September 3 for allegedly murder- between August 26 and August 31, 2010. If you are a victim of a crime, here are ing his father. the telephone numbers of local law enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police August 31 The body of Miguel Pedraza, 62, Department, Wilshire Division (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s was discovered shortly after 4 p.m. Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. At 9:00am, an unknown suspect in a unit at a storage facility in stole a sign valued at $400 from Irwindale. Sheriff’s homicide At 4:00pm, a female suspect was the front of a business in the 8900 WEST HOLLYWOOD block of Beverly. detectives later arrested his son, PROPERTY CRIME arrested for defrauding an innkeep- Jonathan Pedraza, for the murder. er after not paying a two-month bill The motive and the cause of death at a hotel in the 8400 block of During the week, six suspects August 26 Sunset. were arrested for theft or burglary are under investigation. after being observed shoplifting at At approximately 4 p.m., At 8:00am, an unknown suspect At 6:45pm, an unknown suspect local businesses. Irwindale Police Department offi- burglarized a garage at a resi- stole a wallet from a victimʼs purse cers responded to reports of a traffic dence in the 8700 block of at a restaurant in the 8600 block of During the week, three drivers collision inside the storage facility, Dorrington and stole a bicycle val- Sunset. The wallet and its contents were arrested for driving under the where a driver could not exit influence of alcohol following sepa- ued at $250. were valued at $3,120. The victimʼs because he did not have the proper stolen credit cards were later used rate traffic collisions in West August 27 to make more than $1,200 in pur- Hollywood. chases. photo courtesy of LAPD At 1:30pm, an unknown suspect During the week unknown sus- When storage stole a luggage bag from the lobby August 29 pects burglarized four vehicles. personnel Jonathan Pedraza was arrested of a salon in the 8600 block of The total estimate of damage and for the murder of his father, Miguel loss was $2,050. During the same Almont. The bag contained purses, At 5:38pm, a victim reported that refused to open Pedraza at a storage facility on a digital camera, clothing and period, an unknown suspect stole an unknown thief stole an iPod, one vehicle in West Hollywood. September 3. shoes. The loss was estimated at valued at $2,120, and a pair of the gate, the $3,130. glasses, valued at $465, from a During the week, three stolen vehi- driver rammed it ed for injuries sustained in the sec- valet parked vehicle at a nightclub cles were recovered and the own- An unknown thief stole a briefcase in the 8400 block of Sunset. with his vehicle ond collision, and then arrested and from the reception area of an office ers were notified. booked for murder. in the 8300 block of Santa Monica and drove away. An unknown thief stole a mountain During the week, 18 vehicles were at 2:00pm. The briefcase, which bicycle, valued at $600, that was was valued at $50, contained a impounded for 30 days after being locked to a street sign in the 1000 driven by an unlicensed driver or a &,1)" 2# laptop computer, camera, iPod and block of Fairfax at 7:10pm. miscellaneous items, all valued at person with a suspended or code to open a gate. When storage 4'2'+% .1/05 revoked license. $1,400. 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CE@)BF3C398 A and failure to register as a sex had detained the suspect in another by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Butler was on parole for an inci- offender. He is being held without Department officials on September dent in 1995 when he was convict- traffic collision involving the same 8 D2) 9@38398 90 D23C %ED29B % bail in the Los Angeles County Jail vehicle. 63F381 DBECD 2%C %6G%IC 2%( 7%8I 1 in the 800 block of Fourth Street. ed for felony lewd acts with a child. on a parole hold, as well as a $1.1 Butler admitted to drugging and a Further investigation connected %(F%8D%1)C 9F)B % 7)B) G366 @%B Based upon information provid- bail for failure to register as a sex D3'E6%B6I G2)B) D2)B) 3C %8 )CD%D) 38 ed by the U.S. Marshals Service, 15-year-old victim and committing the vehicle to a specific storage offender. unit, where officers found the )H')CC 90 98) 2E8(B)( D29EC%8( deputies arrested Michael Shaun the lewd acts. 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20 September 9, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press EIR Released on Westside Subway From page 1
Impact Report (EIR) for the sub- draft report, all of which are based Sotero said traffic intersections way extension examined the around the Wilshire Boulevard cor- are already operating at a highly impacts, preliminary engineering ridor, west of the current terminus at congested level, and will only get and construction timelines for the Wilshire and Western out to worse in the future. But subways project, which extends from Westwood. The alternatives involve provide a fast, clean alternative, he Wilshire Boulevard to Santa added. Monica. “There is no silver bullet,” Sotero The several-hundred page draft “[The draft EIR] said. “Subways are part of the solu- report took about one-and-a-half tion to help reduce congestion.” years to complete by Metro staff is a milestone. The release of the subway’s draft and their consultants. A few years environmental impact report marks The report is a necessary step for the start of a 45-day public com- the project to receive federal fund- ago, we didn’t ment period, which includes five ing and Metro officials said they are have any of the hearings between Sept. 20 and Sept. hoping to secure federal support in 29. Written comments can be sub- next year’s budget. money mitted to Metro until Oct. 18. The Westside Subway Extension, identified.” The first public meeting will be as proposed, would reach Fairfax held on Monday, Sept. 20, from 6-8 Avenue by 2019, Century City by -Dave Sotero, p.m., at the Los Angeles County 2026 and Westwood by 2036, offi- Metro spokesperson Museum of Art West – Terrace cials said. Room, 5th Floor, 5905 Wilshire photo by Anna Bakalis According to information Blvd. For more information, visit: City Council President Eric Garcetti, 13th District, was one of the local released on Metro’s blog, “The www.metro.net/projects/westside/ officials who called for expedited funding for the subway on Wednesday. Source”, the proposed subway extending the line to either extension would run approximately Westwood/UCLA or the Veterans every 3.3 minutes during rush hour, Administration Hospital; all the way and trains could hold up to 1,000 west to Santa Monica; and adding a riders. Maximum speed would be segment between Hollywood and 70 mph. Beverly Hills that would travel [The draft EIR] is a milestone,” through West Hollywood. said Dave Sotero, public informa- The project has been praised as a tion officer for Metro. “A few years much-needed alternative to surface ago, we didn’t have any of the streets, often clogged with drivers money identified.” traveling to and from the westside The next step is to present the and downtown. information to residents and com- “I’m a big supporter of this sub- muters in a series of public hearings way extension,” said held throughout September. The Councilmember Tom LaBonge, 4th input will be provided to the Metro District. “It is one of the many tran- Board of Directors, which will sit expansions that we need to con- choose one of five alternative routes nect Angelenos and tourists alike to on Oct. 28. all of the great things this city has to The routes were studied in the offer.”
photo by Edwin Folven Demonstrators locked themselves together at Highland and Wilshire forcing police to use special equipment to cut the chains. Charges Filed Against Protestors From page 4
Alameda Street in downtown Los Angeles. The arrests were made after protestors blocked traffic by lying in the street with their hands locked together. The May 20 inci- dent occurred in front of the West Los Angeles Federal Building, and also involved demonstrators who locked themselves together, as did the incident at Wilshire Boulevard and Highland Avenue. In the last incident, the protestors informed officers they would not disperse and wanted to be arrested. Police used saws to cut the locking devices, and the 11 demonstrators who were taken into custody had to be physi- cally carried to police vehicles, according to Batiste. “Because they used this locking device, the police had to use special tools, which caused traffic delays for hours,” Batiste added. “There were considerable disruptions at each of these protests, which is why we felt the criminal charges were necessary.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 September 9, 2010 Parking Lot Closed for School Drop Off From page 1 February, Ross security guards locked the parking lot in the morn- ing; then, a few days later, a note at the security stand instructed them to let parents use the lot again. Darren Embry, community relations man- ager for Casden, said the company <0)<<0-'-;<744A?77, knew that parents used the lot, but 1):,% the Hancock Park Elementary '-;<744A?77,%)41.7:61) Booster Club, said the club was ( -<:71< $<:--<% '-;< considering several options to get 744A?77,%)41.7:61))6, their kids safely to school. First, they were recruiting volunteers to ( ) :-) >-6=-% '-;< help staff a safe drop-off program in 744A?77,%)41.7:61)( the mornings, though she said the program would require enough -5741<176 7. +755-:+1)4 ;<:=+<=:-; <7 adult volunteers to oversee the kids. +76;<:=+< ) 51@-, =;- 8:72-+< ?1<0 ,?-4416/ =61<; In addition, they were promoting a “walk to school Wednesday” pro- 116+4=,16/ )..7:,)*4-=61<;2)6, % 3;9=):-.--<7. gram. +755-:+1)4=;-( “We are a local community school, and many people should be -5741<176 "-:51<% ->-4785-6< able to walk,” Dabney said. “We hope if we get people to walk on "-:51<% -6-:)4 "4)6 5-6,5-6<% Wednesdays, they’ll realize how %-6<)<1>- %:)+< )8% (76- )8 pleasant and easy it is and walk on 5-6,5-6<% )6, )6A 7<0-: :-9=1:-, other days as well. And I guess 8-:51<;( people who have to drive will have to find alternative places to park.” Casden has proposed a new -..:-A$-A57=:+97$-A57=: housing development for the site 76;=4<16/:7=8 where the Ross now stands. Embry photo by Ian Lovett said the project would help allevi- 76,)A%$-8<-5*-: 3% 3 3 ate some of the current traffic con- Parents of students at Hancock Park Elementary School were previous- cerns. ly allowed to use the parking lot at the Ross Dress for Less store on 3rd )< 38(5( “We’re getting blamed for taking Street, but the owner has since rescinded that offer. '-;<744A?77,"):3=,1<7:1=5 the lot away when it was never an ($)6&1+-6<-7=4->):, approved use,” Embry said. “And approved, Casden has offered 25 said many parents worry about the '-;<744A?77,%33 we’re not getting thanked for the on-site parking spaces for the impacts of the project on traffic and years when we allowed it to hap- school to use, plus funding for con- enrollment at the school. pen. We’re working very diligently struction of a pick-up and drop-off “I think a lot of parents of stu- 1755-:+1)4%:<-:1)42)6, with the school district to help cre- location and lighting improve- dents at Hancock Park have huge # " 1#-;1,-6<1)4% =4<1 )514A ate a real and well-defined pick-up ments. concerns about the project’s impact -,1=5-6;1
the area. Poor families who partici- High Holy Days Observed pate will take chickens home, and () ' &%') ?144 *- )>)14)*4- 76 %0=:;,)A% the rest will be donated to charities. $-8<-5*-: % 3 3%)<1,(% )6, <0- '(( 1*:):A% ( $)6 &1+-6<- animals are consumed afterwards. is theologically part of the Yom director of Chabad of Larchmont, Many Jews also disavow the Kippur service,” Korobkin said. “I said there were years when he had 7=4->):,( practice, or instead conduct the rit- think in L.A. coins are a lot more performed the ceremony with coins ual with money. Rabbi Mark S. common than using a chicken or a instead of a chicken, but there was, <01; 1<-5 16 +7=:<% A7= 5)A *- Diamond, a conservative Jew and fish. I just use coins because I did- he said, a difference in the spiritual experience. He recalled the first 4151<-,<7:)1;16/764A<07;-1;;=-;A7=7:;75-76--4;- executive vice president of the n’t grow up on a farm, and I don’t :)1;-,)<<0-"=*41+-):16/,-;+:1*-,16<01;67<1+-%7: Board of Rabbis of Southern time he remembers seeing kap- California, said he had never seen parot, when his father performed 16 <0- ?:1<<-6 +7::-;876,-6+- ,-41>-:-, <7 <0- '-;< kapparot performed, and doubted “When people the ceremony at a slaughterhouse. 744A?77, 11) <0- 755=61-4785-6< -8):<5-6< )<% 7: 8:17: <7% <0- "=*41+ ask me about it, and he looked very serious, and I the board practiced it. -):16/( “I don’t believe in it,” Diamond I recommend could tell something important was said. “When people ask me about it, happening,” Cunin said. “He was I recommend they do an alternative they do an crying as he slaughtered the chick- % %#&",+!) ) 5-:1+)6;?1<01;)*141<1-;+<7. ceremony. There are legitimate alternative en. 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Korobkin said he practiced the schools, where students begin to everyone had food before the fast ritual with 18 quarters or dimes perform the ritual at age 13. on Yom Kippur. It was given to the held over the head in the same way Marsha, an employee at Yeshiva needy so everyone would have a %075);#('-;< the chicken would be, and then Elchonon Chabad who declined to chicken in their pot. A lot of people 1 meeting over the next couple of weeks to work out differences. Sunset Time Project is Approved Budget Meanwhile, some local represen- From page 1 From page 3 tatives are demanding that the gov- ernor take action while the budget approved but the property sits acknowledged that the electronic right across from the project site, were outlined in Schwarzenegger’s impasse drags on. On Tuesday, Los undeveloped for years because the signs make Sunset Strip unique she said “the idea of that mon- proposed budget released in May. Angeles County Supervisor Mike project “is still hoping to be and that the city should “capitalize strous building is a nightmare for The Republican proposal called for Antonovich called on financed”, Land added. on it”. me. This will be three years of traf- the elimination of the state welfare- Schwarzenegger to issue a state of The project is planned at 8418 But for one resident who lives fic, dust and construction”. to-work program and cuts to subsi- economic emergency. to 8432 Sunset Blvd. and includes dized childcare and drug treatment Schwarzenegger declined to issue a 149-room hotel, 40 condomini- programs, as well as funding for the emergency, according to his ums, 27 affordable housing units, local school districts. spokesperson Jeff Macedo, who and approximately 35,000 square Feuer said the Republican pro- said it was not necessary because feet of retail and entertainment posal would eliminate approximate- the governor believes lawmakers space. ly 430,000 jobs, which would are close to resolving their differ- Included in the project is a deeply impact California, which ences. Schwarzenegger will be leav- seven-story wrap-around digital currently has an unemployment rate ing Thursday for a trade mission to billboard. around 12 percent. Asia that lasts through September Councilmember Jeffrey Prang “There are many public jobs at 16, but Macedo said he will be in said the project had “an aggressive stake, and we are not willing to sac- daily contact with Republican and amount of signage and design.” rifice these jobs,” Feuer said. “It’s Democratic leaders to assist with “We don’t have another exam- teachers, firefighters, police officers the budget deliberations if neces- ple of signage of this scale any- and things like that.” sary. Macedo added that the gover- where else on the Sunset Strip,” Assembly Republican Caucus nor did not call for an emergency Prang said. Leader Martin Garrick (R-Carlsbad) budget session, as was the case last The plan calls for the House of issued a statement after the legisla- year, because he believes the two Blues to be razed and moved to a ture failed to pass a budget last sides are very close. smaller venue at the site. City week stating that the only solution is “The governor has been meeting planners said the project would be to cut spending. with both sides every day to get this phased in over at least 10 years, “It’s long past time for Democrats done,” Macedo said. and the House of Blues would to join Republicans to finish our likely not be forced to move any- most important job. Californians Answers From Page 16 time soon. The House of Blues deserve and voters demand that we currently has a lease for the site pass a responsible, balanced, no-tax through 2012, with options to budget,” Garrick said. “The budget lease through 2025. stalemate revolves around two sim- One resident said the music ple questions. Should taxpayers pay venue is a “jewel that lost its lus- more to fund big government when ter.” the economy and state revenues Most of the two-dozen residents decline? Or, should lawmakers at the meeting spoke out in favor force the bureaucracy to reduce of the project. One called it a land- overspending and live within its mark, and another called it photo by Anna Bakalis means?” “hotspot on the social grid.” The House of Blues currently has a lease at the site through 2012. There is currently no timetable Councilmember John Duran The Sunset Time Project wil be phased in over several years. for lawmakers to resume discus- sions, but Feuer said they would be