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Sunny, with • WeHo hosts highs in the panel on sex 80s work pg. 6 Volume 29 No. 36 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities September 5, 2019 ‘We pledge to never forget’ Cities stand on opposite n Beverly Hills to mark anniversary of 9/11 attacks

BY CAMERON KISZLA of the Sept. 11 attacks, the city unveiled its 9/11 Memorial Garden sides of late-night bar bill Nearly 18 years later, echoes of in front of the Beverly Hills Fire the events of Sept. 11, 2001, are still Department Headquarters at 445 N. n WeHo supports ever-present in American life. Rexford Drive. The memorial con- Though New York City, tains a 30-foot beam from the Senate Bill 58; L.A. Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, World Trade Center and a pair of votes to oppose Pennsylvania, are on the other side statues that resemble the Twin of the country, the impacts of what Towers. The beam rests atop a five- BY CAMERON KISZLA happened were felt in California, sided base to recognize the attack too, and Beverly Hills makes it a on the Pentagon, and a grassy area A bill that passed the Assembly point to never forget. represents the field where United Appropriations Committee late In 2011, on the 10th anniversary See Memorial page 26 last month might let local bars stay open into the wee hours of the morning. Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) proposed Senate Bill photo by Adam Wilson/courtesy of Unsplash 58, the Let Our Communities West Hollywood and Los Angeles stand on opposite sides of a bill that Adjust Late-Night Act, which would enable some cities to allow bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. would allow 11 cities, including Los Angeles and West Appropriations Committee backs Wiener’s bill, voting 4-1 in Hollywood, keep their bars open amended the bill and changed the 2017 in favor of a resolution sup- past the 2 p.m. cut-off that’s cur- 4 a.m. cutoff to 3 a.m. porting an earlier version of the rently in place. Instead, if the Before starting their pilot pro- bill, with Councilwoman Lauren cities choose to allow it, alcohol grams, cities must show that resi- Meister casting the lone vote could be served until 3 a.m. dur- dents and businesses support the against. The City Council still ing a five-year pilot program that extended hours, and they must supports the bill. starts Jan. 1, 2022, and ends Jan. solicit feedback from law enforce- Mayor John D’Amico said he photo by Cameron Kiszla 2, 2027. The bill originally desig- ment and other stakeholders, likes the enhanced local control The 9/11 Memorial Garden in Beverly Hills contains a beam from the nated a 4 a.m. closing time, but on including nearby cities. Aug. 30, the Assembly See Supporters page 25 World Trade Center and a piece of the plane that hit the Pentagon. The city of West Hollywood Family fun with a little less sun Shelter opens doors n Shade, softer surface among benefits of for homeless women renovated Pan Pacific n Bridge housing St. that is scheduled to open next Park playground week. facility expected to The 30-bed facility was creat- BY EDWIN FOLVEN open next week ed in a 4,000-square-foot build- ing that formerly housed the Will Work began this week on a new BY EDWIN FOLVEN and Ariel Durant Branch Library, playground in Pan Pacific Park that which closed two decades ago will bring improved play structures, The city of Los Angeles is giv- after the library moved into a new safer surfaces and more shade to the ing women experiencing home- building on Sunset Boulevard. green space. lessness a new bridge to housing The playground is the latest at a facility at 1403 N. Gardner See Housing page 26 improvement to the Fairfax District park, where a refurbished baseball photo by Edwin Folven diamond and new soccer field were A new playground is expected to open at the end of October in the south- unveiled last year. New play struc- ern portion of Pan Pacific Park. tures will replace existing ones at the playground adjacent to the new Angeles city parks, and I know rely on it.” athletic fields. When completed at firsthand how important quality The equipment designed by the the end of October, the site will be green space and playgrounds are to Indiana-based company GameTime more welcoming for children and kids and families,” Ryu added. is specifically engineered with safe- families who come to the park for “Pan Pacific Park is the heart of ty in mind. Rubberized ground sur- recreation, said Los Angeles City Mid-City, and whether it’s new ath- faces are made from recycled tires Councilman David Ryu, 4th letic fields or an upgraded play- and other materials that allow for District. ground, I want to make sure this soft landings. The playground will photo by Edwin Folven “Some of my fondest memories park is the best it can be for the A former library building on Gardner Street has been repurposed as from childhood were made in Los See Slides page 25 kids, families and individuals who housing for women experiencing homelessness. 2 September 5, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Memory training American West and visit with the Chia Tickets are $34. 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Café Collective as members demon- greenwaycourttheatre.org. classes strate and discuss seasonal foods gath- ered in the fall, specifically acorns and West Hollywood’s Be Well WeHo Holocaust survivor Mindfulness Series is offering four weeks pine nuts, on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 1 to of memory training classes running from 4 p.m. Learn about processing and the talk Thursday, Sept. 5, through Thursday, Sept. relational importance of plants to the 26, at the Plummer Park Community California environment. The Chia Café Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas will Center. Developed by UCLA, the memory Collective is a grassroots collective of speak about his experiences on class provides practical ways to help keep Native American tribal members and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the track of important items such as keys and collaborators committed to the revital- Los Angeles Museum of the phones; retain and recall dates, phone num- ization of Native food, medicines, cul- Holocaust. Boas was born in the bers and addresses; and place names with ture and community. Recipes from the Hague in 1940. He and his family faces. Anyone over 18 is welcome; new book “Cooking the Native Way” will be were deported to Westerbork and students may not join after the second ses- Bergen-Belsen and miraculously sur- sion. Cost is $3 per class. 7377 Santa available to taste. Event is included with Monica Blvd. To register, visit $14 museum admission. 4700 Western vived as a family. Boas will be visiting weho.org/recreation. Heritage Way. (323)667-2000. Los Angeles from his home in theautry.org. Australia. A Q&A session follows the discussion. 100 S. The Grove Dr. ‘The Princess (323)651-3704, lamoth.org. ‘Rhythm & Brews and The Frog’ Film lovers are invited to a screening & BBQ’ benefit Gladys Knight of Disney’s “The Princess and the “Rhythm & Brews & BBQ,” a special Legendary vocalist and musical artist Frog” (2009) on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Jazz ‘n Paz fundraiser, will be held on Gladys Knight will 7:30 p.m. at the Academy of Motion Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at a perform on Pictures Arts and Sciences’ Samuel private residence in Pasadena. Nick Sunday, Sept. 8, at Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Mancini B3 Organ Trio, featuring Ty 7:30 p.m. at the Quvenzhané Wallis hosts the screen- Bailie on Hammond B3 organ, Tina Hollywood Bowl. ing, which also includes a perfor- Raymond on drums and Mancini on Known as the mance by Anika Noni Rose, backed vibes, will per- “Empress of by Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New form along with Soul,” the seven- Orleans. The hand-drawn animated vocalist Jamie time Grammy comedy set in New Orleans intro- photo by Kevin Hudnell Perez and a secret winner Knight will perform a multitude duced audiences to a spirited young Alan Blumenfeld and Katherine James star in D.L Coburn’s Pulitzer guest singer. of hits from the pop, gospel, R&B and woman named Tiana, a frog prince Tickets start at adult contemporary genres. Tickets Prize-winning play “The Gin Game” running from Saturday, Sept. 14, who desperately wants to be human $75; $150 VIP start at $14. 2301 N. Highland Ave. hol- again and a fateful kiss that leads them through Sunday, Sept. 29, at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum. Real tickets available. lywoodbowl.com. both on a hilarious adventure through life husband and wife Blumenfeld and James appear in the play that fol- Address of venue the mystical bayous of Louisiana. lows a game that becomes a metaphor for the characters’ lives. will be provided upon ticket purchase. Tickets are $5. 8949 Wilshire Blvd. Showtimes are 1 p.m. Tickets are $38. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Email [email protected]. ‘The Queen’s Fool’ oscars.org. (310)455-3723, theatricum.com. SkyPilot Theatre Company’s Runway series goes royal with a staged reading ‘The Chinese Lady’ of “The Queen’s Fool” on Sunday, ‘The Heal’ Greenway Arts Alliance presents “The Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. at Oh My Ribs! dark fairy tale about a gang of five chil- ‘The Heal,” a bold new version of Tycho Chinese Lady,” a production running Theater in Hollywood. Written by dren trying to survive a drug war and Sophocles’ “Philoctetes,” runs from from Friday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Kathleen Grotzinger, who was Grammy-nominated electronic music horrific cartel violence. Tickets are $18. Thursday, Sept. 5, through Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Greenway Court inspired by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth project Tycho performs on Thursday, Doors open at 6 and the films start at Sept. 28, at the Getty Villa. The time- Theatre. The play written by Lloyd Suh Night,” the play follows an insomniac Sept. 5, at 8 p.m. at the Greek Theatre. 8:15 p.m. 1615 Vine St. (323)871-2420, less tale of hurting and healing blends and directed by Rebecca Wear is a dark queen who calls upon a gender-fluid Led by primary composer Scott themontalban.com. classical and modern ideas and issues Hansen, Tycho unveils a new iteration and poetic yet whimsical portrait of fool to help her sleep by telling her in a play about the universality of of sound with the release of its fifth America through the eyes of a young stories. Before long, she finds herself human suffering. In “The Heal,” the album, “Weather.” Longtime collabora- Legal clinic Chinese woman. Afong Moy was 14 wrapped up in the fool’s tales of cross- wounded Philoctetes has suffered tors Zac Brown (bass and guitar) and Volunteer attorneys from the Beverly years old when she was brought to the dressing and running away to Illyria, alone on a desert island for years, Rory O’Connor (drums) will join tour- Hills Bar Association Barristers will United States from Canton in 1834. an island rumored to be populated by stranded there by Odysseus. But ing member Billy Kim (keyboards, gui- answer legal questions during a free Allegedly the first Chinese woman to other female-born cross-dressers. En Odysseus needs Philoctetes’s magic tar and bass) and Hansen. Chrome clinic on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 to set foot on U.S. soil, she has been route, the fool is shipwrecked with weapons to win the Trojan War and Sparks opens the show. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room at Roxbury bought and put on display for the pub- Lady Lenore and is later saved by enlists Achilles’s daughter, Nia, to help 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. 2700 Park in Beverly Hills. Small claims, lic as “The Chinese Lady.” The pro- pirates. What follows is a raucous make peace. Showtimes are 8 p.m. N. Vermont Ave. lagreektheatre.com. wills and trusts, business disputes, con- duction stars Amy She and Trieu Tran, journey of love, fear, rejection, long- Tickets start at $40. 17985 Pacific sumer law and landlord-tenant law will with Hao Feng and Stephanie Wong. ing, fights, knights, honesty and new Coast Highway. (310)440-7300, be discussed. 471 S. Roxbury Drive. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday adventures. Tickets are $5. 6468 Santa getty.edu/visit. ‘Always Running’ (310)601-2422, bhba.org. through Saturday; 4 p.m., Sunday. Monica Blvd. skypilottheatre.com. CASA 0101 Theater and Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural and Bookstore present the world premiere of “Always Rec ‘N Roll Running,” based on the memoir written by Luis J. in WeHo Founded 1946 Rodriguez, run- West Hollywood offers an opportunity ning from Friday, to enjoy family-oriented outdoor recre- 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Sept. 6, through ation with Rec ‘N Roll on Saturday, SUITE 330 Sunday, Oct. 20. Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kings P.O. B OX 36036 The production Road Park. The Rec `N Roll team will LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 follows a young host board games, sidewalk chalk art (323)933-5518 man who escapes activities, sports craft projects and BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: a life of gang vio- more. Admission is free but parental 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B lence, discrimination, depression and supervision is required to participate. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 drug addiction through art, poetry, ser- 1000 N. Kings Road. (323)848-6534, WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM vice and the Chicano Movement. weho.org. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 5 p.m., Sunday. General Michael Villalpando admission is $25. 2102 E. First St. Hammer Museum PUBLISHER (323)263-7684, casa0101.org.

Karen Villalpando family day EDITOR & PUBLISHER Families are encouraged to attend Book Sale “Family Day: Art Beyond Borders” on Edwin Folven Book lovers can find rarities and bar- Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 [email protected] gains at the John C. Fremont Library’s p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Join EDITOR book sale on Friday, Sept. 6, from noon Tanya Aguiñiga and Natalie Godinez to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 7, from in creating a giant weaving that will be Cameron Kiszla noon to 5 p.m. CDs, DVDs, audio installed at the U.S.-Mexico border. [email protected] books and videos will also be offered. Experience an interactive puppetry Young adult books, classics and chil- Kate Croxton performance with Bob Baker dren’s books will be discounted 50%. Marionette Theater and imagine the COPY EDITOR 6121 Melrose Ave. (323)962-3521. Los Angeles River restored with pic- Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, tures of wildlife with Carolyn Castaño. Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg Guests will also enjoy handmade art, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ‘Rooftop Movies’ at balloon installations, spoken word per- formances, hip-hop dancers, music,

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Gold running for reelection Beverly Hills to host town hall for feedback

On Aug. 30, Beverly Hills City on La Cienega Park improvement project Councilman Julian Gold announced he will seek to retain At 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, the city of his seat on the council in the Beverly Hills will unveil a concep- March 2020 elections. tual design for planned improve- Gold said he has “given this ments to La Cienega Park and its much thought,” and, over the facilities at a town hall meeting at next decade, Beverly Hills is the La Cienega Community Center. likely to see many changes, from Renderings, construction phasing the new subway station and reno- options and preliminary construc- vations to La Cienega Park in the tion costs will be available at the eastern portion of the city to the meeting, and the city is looking for combination of the Hilton and the public’s input on what amenities Wanda properties on the western and activities current park and facil- side, as well as the reinvention of ity users, stakeholder groups and the Triangle as the retail industry residents would like to see. evolves. The city has also sought feedback “We have never seen so much photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills through focus groups, a community change in such a short time,” Proposed conceptual designs for La Cienega Park and Recreation survey, interviews, community pre- Gold said. “Residents, businesses Complex fields, pedestrian bridge and facilities will be available for view sentations and outreach to service and our city government must on Sept. 25. photo courtesy of Beverly Hills City clubs, sports groups and others. come together to ensure this hap- Councilman Julian Gold La Cienega Community Center is For information, visit beverly- email lacienegaproject@beverly- pens efficiently without dimin- Gold located at 8400 Gregory Way. hills.org/lacienegaparkproject, or hills.org. ishing our residential quality of life. The city needs strong, sea- soned leadership to oversee this experience and am ready, willing change. I have that leadership and able to serve.” Tarfest brings free family fun to Miracle Mile On Sept. 14, Angelenos of all ages are invited to dance the day away at the La Brea Tar Pits’ Tarfest Music and Arts Festival. The festival begins at noon and ends at 7:30 p.m. A lineup of KCRW DJs will provide the music for the free, one-day-only festival while artists like Johnny KMNDZ Rodriguez and Mr. B Baby paint live murals around Hancock Park. Among the expanded programming for instal- lation art, the Serpentine Pavilion at Second Home can be experi- enced for free by everyone who attends the festival. Tarfest will also offer free kids art-making and cultural activities with Japan Foundation, Los Angeles; Fusion Academy; the photo courtesy of Tarfest The live painting and music at the 17th annual Tarfest are free and rendering courtesy of the 4th Council District office Academy Museum; the Petersen Automotive Museum and Metro. open to the public. Intergenerational hip-hop and breakdancing collective Justice Company and 6th & La Brea through massive changes that have Parks commission OKs by Uniting in Creative Energy, Brewery, a specialty cocktail from transformed the city,” said James based out of the MacArthur Park Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Ryder Panozzo, founder of LAUNCH Recreation Center in the Rampart Estate Wines. A selection of Los LA, which produces Tarfest. “This bridge housing in Los Feliz District of Los Angeles, will con- Angeles’ hottest gourmet food festival is about giving back to our duct art and dance workshops as trucks will also be on-site, includ- community by preserving what’s On Sept. 4, the Parks Rodger Young Village, an afford- well. Face painters, balloon artists ing Baby’s Badass Burgers, Rice best about the art and music of Commission gave unanimous able housing project for military and other surprises complete the Balls of Fire, the Deli Doctor, L.A. while providing fuel for the approval to a temporary bridge families that sprang up in Griffith celebration. White Rabbit Truck and Jeni’s amazing new cultural develop- housing project proposed by Los Park following World War II, as The 21-and-up crowd can Splendid Ice Cream. ments happening here.” Angeles City Councilman David an example of the role Los enjoy the Lagunitas Biergarten & “Tarfest has been part of the The La Brea Tar Pits are located Ryu, 4th District, on a city-owned Angeles city parks have played in Cocktail Lounge featuring selec- L.A. community for over 17 years, at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- lot maintained by the Department times of need. tions from Lagunitas Brewing remaining as an annual event mation, visit tarfest.com. of Recreation and Parks. The lot The proposed temporary is located on 3210-3248 bridge housing for Riverside Riverside Drive in Los Feliz. Drive, a part of Mayor Eric “In times of crisis, parks have Garcetti’s “A Bridge Home” ini- Santiago celebrates budget funding for two always helped meet our highest tiative, would be the fourth challenges and serve our greatest bridge housing project in Council needs,” Ryu said in his testimony District 4. It is one of five home- years of tuition-free community college before the commission. “Today, less housing projects currently commissioners, I am asking you open, under construction or under On Aug. 29, California State Los Angeles Community College, years, giving our students the to once again help our city in its review in Council District 4. The Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D- Santiago said the cost of higher freedom to pursue higher educa- hour of need. By opening up this project cleared its feasibility Los Angeles) joined Gov. Gavin education is “driving California stu- tion without the pressure to take lot to bridge housing, we will not review earlier this year and is Newsom and approximately 200 dents and families into debt and on debt they can’t afford,” only meet the crisis of our time, designed to hold 100 men and students in East Los Angeles to cel- deepening income inequality across Santiago said. “This is a down but we will also help build com- women currently experiencing ebrate funding in the state budget the country.” payment on our children’s future, munity around this shared pur- homelessness. The next step is a for two years of tuition-free com- “That’s why we’ve taken deci- and I’m grateful to Governor pose of ending homelessness.” funding motion to be introduced munity college. sive action to make our communi- Newsom for his leadership on this In his remarks, Ryu cited the and considered in City Council. After the event, hosted by East ty colleges tuition-free for two issue.” 4 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Suspect arrested for starting fires in Cahuenga Pass n Investigators take ing the flames. LAFD personnel responded to the fires in the same “They were small transient into custody general area over the next two near Hollywood Freeway hours, and all of the fires were fires, but every quickly contained. Arson investiga- brush fire starts By edwin folven tors conducted interviews with tran- out small.” sients staying in the area, which led A 50-year-old man who authori- them to Criddle. Authorities are ties described as a transient was uncertain about the suspect’s -Capt. Patrick Leonard, arrested for allegedly setting five motive for starting the fires. LAFD Arson and small brush fires on Aug. 30 near “They were small fires, but every Counterterrorism Section the Hollywood (101) Freeway and brush fire starts out small,” Highland Avenue in the Cahuenga Leonard said. “The Hollywood Pass. Bowl area has extremely steep ter- allow police officers to forcibly photo by Edwin Folven The suspect, Bret Criddle, is fac- rain and dry brush. There is signifi- remove people from encampments A man sustained a graze wound to his neck after being shot outside ing arson charges and is being held cant potential for a fire to get out of in areas covered by brush during the subway station at Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue. on $75,000 bail. He was arrested on hand if we weren’t able to extin- peak fire danger periods. Current Police are searching for a suspect. Aug. 30 after arson investigators guish it quickly.” law only allows the city to post sig- from the Los Angeles Fire Firefighters remained in the area nage notifying people that they Department determined from wit- to ensure the flames were not rekin- have to move out during “red flag” ness statements the he was alleged- dled. Leonard said people must days, when the winds are 25 mph or Man sought in shooting outside ly involved with setting the sepa- remain vigilant regarding fire pre- more and the humidity is 15% or rate fires, said Capt. Patrick vention and should immediately lower. Under the new regulations, Leonard, of the LAFD’s Arson and call 911 if they see someone start- which must go back before the City subway station in Hollywood Counterterrorism Section. ing a fire. Council for a second reading, it The first fire was reported at “It was fortunate we didn’t have would allow officers to notify peo- n argument ensued. The suspect approximately 2 p.m. near 2301 N. Santa Ana winds or other weather ple in person on red flag days and Victim sustained pulled out a handgun and fired Highland Ave. Leonard said fire- conditions,” he added. “With the forcibly remove them if necessary. graze wound once before fleeing south on fighters responded quickly and quick response, we were able to The law would apply to areas in the on his neck Western Avenue. extinguished the blaze. While on quickly put the fire out.” Hollywood Hills, as well as many Wilson said it appears from the scene, they received another call The arrest came five days before other hillside areas citywide that By edwin folven mark on the victim’s neck made about an additional fire nearby and the Los Angeles City Council con- are high risk of fires, said LAFD by the projectile that the suspect responded, also quickly extinguish- sidered a new ordinance that will spokesman Brian Humphrey. Police are searching for a male may have used a pellet or BB suspect in his 20s who allegedly gun. No motive was provided shot and injured a male victim on other than the two men argued. Aug. 28 outside the Metro Red Media reports indicated the vic- Defendant sentenced for throwing rocks, trying to steal bus Line subway station at tim was a security guard, but he A 32-year-old man was sen- ily injury and assault by means of Deputy District Attorney Christine Hollywood Boulevard and was off-duty and wearing plain tenced on Aug. 28 for throwing force likely to cause great bodily Yi said. He then entered the bus and Western Avenue. clothes when the shooting rocks at vehicles, attempting to injury. Under the terms of a negoti- attempted to drive away. When a Officer Bill Wilson, of the occurred, Wilson said. He did not steal a bus and injuring a bystander ated plea agreement with prosecu- bystander tried to intervene, LAPD’s Hollywood Division, know where the victim was who tried to stop him earlier this tors, the defendant will be required Moncada hit the man in the head said police received a 911 call employed. year in the Mid-City area. to pay restitution to at least a dozen with a rock. A group of bystanders about the shooting at approxi- The suspect was described a Emmanuel Moncada, of Los victims. forcibly removed Moncada from mately 9:25 p.m. Arriving offi- Latino, 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet Angeles, was sentenced to four On May 21, Moncada was on the bus and detained him until cers found the victim in front of 10 inches tall and 150 pounds. years and two months in state Venice Boulevard near Fairfax police arrived. the subway station at the south- He was wearing a white hooded prison after pleading no contest to Avenue when he began throwing The case was investigated by east corner of the intersection. sweatshirt and white basketball one felony count each of attempted large rocks at passing cars and detectives with the Los Angeles The victim sustained a graze shorts. He also had a black back- carjacking, throwing an object at a breaking their windows, including Police Department’s Wilshire wound to the neck and was treat- pack. vehicle with intent to do great bod- the windshield of a Metro bus, Division. ed at a hospital and released. He Anyone with information is told police he was walking to the urged to call Wilson at (213)972- subway station when he encoun- 2904, or email him at tered the suspect outside and an [email protected]. Fire damages vacant building on Sunset Blvd.

photo by Edwin Folven Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a vacant building at 6015 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Aug. 31, and the cause remains under investigation. The Los Angeles Fire Department received a call at 1:23 p.m. and personnel arrived minutes later to find smoke and flames emanating from both floors of the two-story building. LAFD spokesman Nicholas Prange said firefighters encountered challenges in gaining access because windows and doors were boarded. Personnel also found elec- trical wires down toward the rear of the structure. Crews pulled back and used a defensive posture to flood the building with water from outside. As the fire was partially extinguished, crews re-entered and continued to fight the blaze from the building’s interior. Adjacent structures were protected and did not sustain damage. No injuries were reported, and an estimate of damage and loss was not available. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 September 5, 2019

L.A. LGBT Center’s culinary program awarded $160K grant from Cedars-Sinai

The Los Angeles LGBT Center It is taught by Executive Chef insecurity.” has been awarded a $159,973 Janet Crandall, Executive Sous The center’s goal is to enroll 38 grant from Cedars-Sinai to bene- Chef Shirley Cho and Sous Chef youth in the Culinary Arts pro- fit LGBTQ youth, ages 18-24, Arlita Miller, with Nick Panepinto gram over the course of one year. who are enrolled in a new inter- serving as the program’s director All of the students will have generational Culinary Arts pro- of culinary training and operations. access to ongoing case manage- gram taught at the Center’s Anita ment that will connect them with May Rosenstein Campus. the center’s wraparound services Launched in May at the to attain employment stability, Campus’ commercial kitchen, the “The Culinary Arts such as housing, education, health program is comprised of 300 program is and mental health services, and hours of hands-on training over designed to more. Additionally, those com- photo courtesy of the office of Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, 53rd District three months in which the youth – pleting the first 200 hours of Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, Assemblyman Miguel alongside students from the cen- transform ... lives instruction will be placed in paid Santiago, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang and public banking ter’s senior services programs – so [our clients internships with food service advocates announced AB 857, the Public Banking Act, in March. learn basic culinary skills, assist experiencing businesses to fulfill the remaining with the preparation of up to 600 100 hours of the intensive train- meals a day for the center’s youth homelessness] ing. The West Hollywood Public banking bill to face and senior clients experiencing may obtain the Chamber of Commerce and the food insecurity, and obtain paid necessary skills city of West Hollywood’s Office internships with local restaurants, of Strategic Initiatives have catering companies and other and experience to pledged to recruit 15 West penultimate test in Senate food service businesses. build their future Hollywood businesses to host the On the heels of an endorsement Wall Street investors. This bill “Nearly 60% of our youth careers.” Culinary Arts internships. by U.S. Sen. and presidential candi- brings us closer to that goal.” members experiencing homeless- “The city of West Hollywood is date Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont), The nation’s largest Wall Street ness have told us that their inabil- -Los Angeles LGBT Center proud of our long-term support of California’s public banking bill is banks hold onto more than $700 ity to secure employment is the CEO Lorri L. Jean the many incredible life-changing headed to the Senate for its next billion in California’s state and primary reason why they remain programs and initiatives of the Los major test. AB 857, joint-authored local government dollars. Under on the streets. The Culinary Arts Angeles LGBT Center,” West by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago AB 857, local governments across program is designed to transform “Cedars-Sinai is particularly Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblyman the state could – with voter support their lives so they may obtain the proud of the work we are doing said. “Helping young LGBT peo- David Chiu (D-San Francisco), – create their own public banks to necessary skills and experience to among transition age youth in the ple gain the culinary skills needed passed out of the Senate invest those billions into their com- build their future careers,” Los LGBTQ+ community,” Cedars- to secure future employment and Appropriations Committee last munities. These banks would not Angeles LGBT Center CEO Lorri Sinai Chief Community stabilize their lives is vital – and month. compete with existing, local institu- L. Jean said. Engagement Officer Jonathan what better place for them to do The bill was approved by the tions like credit unions and commu- The Culinary Arts program is Schreiber said. “It’s critical to pro- that than in the top-notch restau- Assembly in May, and if the bill is nity banks. the brainchild of celebrity chef vide support and hope for this very rants of West Hollywood.” approved by the Senate, it will go to “The committee’s vote reinforces Susan Feniger, who serves on the vulnerable group to help alleviate For information, visit lalgbtcen- the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom for the growing support for public LGBT Center board of directors. both homelessness and economic ter.org/youth. his signature. banking among both elected [offi- “We’re fighting for a different cials] and constituents, as banking option, because California Californians across the state has been ground zero for Wall demand a new financial model to Street’s recklessness,” Santiago recapture our wealth from Wall said. “AB 857 lays the groundwork Street and reinvest profits locally,” for a system that supports the public said Trinity Tran, co-founder of the good over the profits of billion- California Public Banking Alliance. aires.” Supporters of public banks “The momentum for public include the California Democratic banking in California is growing by Party, 17 cities and counties, 18 the day,” Chiu said. “The public’s labor unions and many more. money should serve a public pur- For information, visit california- pose instead of lining the pockets of publicbankingalliance.org. Protesters seek protections for Kashmir

photo courtesy of the Council of Pakistan On Aug. 31, a large rally to support Kashmir was held in the heart of Hollywood. The event on Hollywood Boulevard was co-spon- sored by the Council of Pakistan, the greater Los Angeles office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Islamic Circle of North America, the Muslim American Society Public Affairs and Civil Engagement Committee, the Pakistani American Association of San Diego, and other allies and organizations. In a statement, the Council of Pakistan praised the recent announcement by U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-San Fernando Valley), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation, who said the subcommittee will hold a hearing on Kashmir. The Council of Pakistan called the announcement “a major victory for protestors.” “Council of Pakistan is making all members of Congress aware of human right violations taking place in Kashmir,” the group said. 6 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Pushing for changes to laws and public perception n Sex workers discuss first names, included hosts Bella comes without pay stubs and can and West, as well as panelists leave employment gaps on resumes decriminalization at Tiffany, Lotus, Avery, Andrew and that are hard to explain. West Hollywood panel Sam. All are current or former sex The panelists also harshly criti- workers, a term that includes a vari- cized the ways laws and technolo- BY CAMERON KISZLA ety of occupations including phone gies have made their lives more dif- sex operators, erotic dancers and ficult and dangerous, particularly A crowd of more than 50 people, escorts, or full-service sex workers, with the conflation of consensual including Mayor Pro Tempore as well as those who work in sex work with human trafficking. Lindsey Horvath and City Council pornography. The panelists all said they’re against members John Duran, Lauren “The degree of safety and soci- human trafficking, but laws that aim photo by John Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Meister and John Heilman, came to etal acceptability varies widely to combat human trafficking can Panelists Lotus and Avery discussed the benefits and dangers of sex the West Hollywood City Council between [types of sex work],” Bella have unintended consequences on chambers on Aug. 29 to learn about said. “However, like football play- those who do sex work by choice. work at “Fighting Discrimination and Reducing Stigma: A Panel sex work from those in the industry. ers, coal miners and therapists, sex In particular, the panelists were Discussion on Sex Work” in the West Hollywood City Council Chambers. “Fighting Discrimination and workers combine both physical and highly critical of the Stop Enabling Reducing Stigma: A Panel emotional labor to provide immedi- Sex Traffickers Act and Allow reporting crimes, several panelists Duran said he saw a potential for Discussion on Sex Work” was host- ate service to the population, and States and Victims to Fight Online brought up longtime West progress in other areas. ed by the city and Sex Workers they deserve equal rights and pro- Sex Trafficking Act, a package of Hollywood resident Ed Buck. Two The panelists said they’d like to Outreach Project Los Angeles. tections in these professions.” bills collectively known as FOSTA- black men, Gemmel Moore and see the city set up an advisory board Duran, who introduced the event The panelists, who answered SESTA that was signed into federal Timothy Dean, died of drug over- to discuss issues related to sex with Meister, compared the current questions from the hosts and the law last year. The legislation doses in Buck’s Laurel Avenue workers. Duran said while it may illegality of sex work to the laws audience, said sex work has had allowed the government to crack apartment in 2017 and January be “premature” to set up an adviso- against homosexuality and the positive impacts on their lives, pro- down on websites like Backpage, 2019, respectively, and Bella claims ry board, a task force might be a LGBTQ community of decades viding an income while offering where sex workers could advertise both men were sex workers. great way to push for change at the past. Many of the issues West flexibility many other jobs can’t their services in relative safety and Panelists said it’s not uncommon for county level, where meaningful Hollywood and its residents are match. Panelists spoke favorably of better screen potential clients. With sex workers to be paid to do drugs, decisions related to sex work can be concerned about, such as HIV pre- the majority of their customers but FOSTA-SESTA in place, the pan- and panelist Andrew went so far as made in regards to decriminaliza- vention, addiction and homeless- expressed frustration with the way elists said, sex workers had to take to call Buck a “literal serial killer.” tion, the panelists’ ultimate goal. ness, can overlap with issues facing their lives are made more difficult greater risks to find work. “I want Ed Buck in front of a “I know they want to get to sex work, Duran said. by their profession. For instance, The dangers of the profession jury,” Andrew said. decriminalization, and I think that’s “Let’s bring some of these issues doctors can misdiagnose symptoms were another frequent topic of dis- Both deaths were ruled acciden- a worthy goal, but it’s a multi- out of the shadows and into the in sex workers by jumping to con- cussion, as stigma and the illicit tal drug overdoses, and Buck has decade goal [that] takes years and light, where we can talk about them clusions that sex work may have led nature of the job make sex workers not been charged with a crime. years,” he said. “In the meantime, in an open way that only happens in to an illness, even when the work is feel uncomfortable reporting Seymour Amster, Buck’s attorney, we can get some things done.” the city of West Hollywood,” Duran unrelated, the panelists said. In crimes. Sex workers’ reports are declined to comment, saying, For their part, the panelists said said. other cases, interactions with real- rarely fully investigated by police, “We’re not responding except in they wouldn’t stop pushing for The event’s participants, who all tors and traditional employers can the panelists said. Instead, the sex court.” decriminalization, and the Aug. 29 wish to be identified only by their be difficult because sex work often workers are mocked and treated “as In a phone call after the event, panel wouldn’t be their only event. a joke and a novelty,” Lotus said. Duran said the Buck case is just one “This is the beginning of … “The ability to report crimes, it example of the issues faced by sex many conversations with govern- would be life-changing, actually workers. While the West ment officials to change the land- New palm trees for life-changing,” Avery said. Hollywood City Council can’t scape of sex work. This is not a As an example of the issues with make decisions on criminal cases, one-time thing,” Bella said. Highland Avenue median

photo by Cameron Kiszla Last month, over a dozen new Washingtonia palm trees were plant- ed in the Highland Avenue median in Hancock Park. The trees, which were paid for by the Hancock Park Homeowners Association, were placed in areas where trees were missing, the asso- ciation said. Hancock Park arborist Sabine Hoppner’s crew, along with the Moon Valley growers, planted the new palms. The trees will be watered via watering trucks until the city is able to repair the auto- matic irrigation system in the median. In a statement, the association said it has had its challenges work- ing with the city on the median for years, but most recently, efforts to repair the irrigation have been progressing thanks to the assistance of Adel H. Hagekhalil, executive director and general manager of Streets LA, and Adeena Bleich, deputy chief of staff for Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District. The association is also working with Bleich and city’s Office of Historic Resources to design historic markers to be placed in the median to designate its historic status, the association said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 September 5, 2019

Rent control bill’s supporters Cannabis banking bill to face full Assembly On Aug. 30, Senate Majority an accounting perspective, and it the federal system, allowing claim progress on signatures Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van also presents significant public cannabis-related businesses to Nuys) applauded the decision of safety issues. open accounts and deposit Rent control advocates in 2020 election (by or before June the Assembly Appropriations “It has required creative think- income. California say they have collected 25, 2020). Committee to clear Senate Bill 51 ing to figure out how to move for- “I’m proud and appreciative over 325,000 signatures in two However, backers of the initia- for a vote on the Senate floor. ward into this uncharted territory, that the committee decided this is months for the Rental tive are also urging legislators in SB 51 would establish the and this option not only works, a viable solution,” said State Affordability Act, a statewide Sacramento to act independently framework to allow licensed but it’s the only option left on the Treasurer Fiona Ma, co-sponsor ballot measure that will allow and act now to fix the Costa- cannabis businesses – and people table,” Hertzberg said. “After of the measure. “With minimal local communities to expand rent Hawkins Rental Housing Act of or companies that do business over two years of working on progress on the federal level, it’s control in California. 1995, the state law that prevents with them – to open bank this, one thing has been crystal clear California must lead on this The act would allow local all but a handful of California accounts. Despite the legalization clear: everyone agrees on the issue.” governments to expand their cities or towns from instituting of cannabis in California, it urgency of this public safety Last year, SB 930, legislation rent control policies to housing some form of rent control. remains illegal to bank because of issue.” that promoted the same concept, that is more than 15 years old, “There are still a few weeks its federal classification as a The system envisioned under stalled in the Assembly allow local governments to limit left remaining in the 2019 Schedule I drug. As a result, culti- SB 51 would create an environ- Appropriations Committee. SB 51 the rent increase for a new ten- California legislative session, vation, distribution and retail ment where private banks could next heads to the Assembly floor ant who moves into a vacated and we are strongly urging legis- businesses alike have been forced apply for a newly created limited- for a vote before heading back to unit – a landlord can raise the lators to work now to craft alter- to operate on a cash-only basis. purpose, state-chartered bank the Senate for concurrence and rent by no more than 15% over native legislation to amend the This has proved impractical from license that doesn’t interact with the governor’s desk. the next three years – and Costa-Hawkins Act to allow for exempts the owner of one or two rent control measures in more homes from any rent control communities statewide,” said Newsom announces Future of Work Commissioners law. Michael Weinstein, president of The total number collected so AIDS Healthcare Foundation. On Aug. 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom Salinas of Pasadena, who has been jobs Californians could have in the far by the organizations leading “Costa-Hawkins is a harmful bill announced members of his Future president and CEO of the Los decades to come; the impact of tech- the effort, Housing Is A Human – one passed by just one vote in of Work Commission, which Angeles Area Chamber of nology on work, workers, employ- Right and AIDS Healthcare 1995 – that places a stranglehold include prominent leaders from Commerce since 2018. ers, jobs and society; methods of Foundation, is slightly more than on nearly California communi- technology, labor, business, educa- The commission will be tasked promoting better job quality, wages half the 623,212 signatures need- ties, preventing them from insti- tion and other sectors across the with making recommendations to and working conditions through ed to qualify the initiative for the tuting any form of rent control state. help California leaders think technology; modernizing worker November 2020 California elec- measures in their jurisdictions. The commission will be co- through how to create inclusive, safety net protections; and the best tion. Backers of the initiative Make no mistake: if the legisla- chaired by James Manyika, chair- long-term economic growth and way to preserve good jobs, ready the intend to collect over 915,000 ture fails to enact meaningful rent man and director of the McKinsey ensure workers and their families workforce for the jobs of the future voter signatures as a cushion for reforms before June 25, 2020, we Global Institute, and Mary Kay share in that success. through lifelong learning and ensure the state’s signature verification will take the Rental Affordability Henry, president of the Service “The economy right now isn’t shared prosperity for all.” process. Act to the November 2020 bal- Employees International Union, and working for workers,” Newsom The commission will work in On Aug. 8, initiative backers lot.” will be guided by senior members said. “While our state is ground public-private partnership with the announced they had collected “The rent is still too damn high, of the governor’s team, including zero for the technological and eco- Institute for the Future, which will 31% of voter signatures needed – and these ever-increasing rents Secretary of the Labor and nomic transformations that are bring together diverse stakeholders well above the 25% benchmark also contribute to a sharp spike in Workforce Development Agency shaping the future of work, to support and guide the work of the of signatures that forces the homelessness … We need urgent Julie Su, Chief Economic and Californians are facing a crisis of commission and help develop a California State Legislature to solutions to our housing afford- Business Advisor Lenny Mendonca opportunity and affordability. We public agenda to promote shared hold joint legislative committee ability crisis, and the Rental and Senior Policy Advisor Lande must do the planning required to prosperity for all Californians. hearings in Sacramento on the Affordability Act is one of those Ajose. ensure that we educate and train Funding for the Institute for the initiative. These required hear- key solutions,” said René Commission members include workers for the jobs of the future Future’s work with the commission ings must be held no later than Christian Moya, director of Angeleno Lloyd Dean, CEO of and that these jobs create pathways will be provided by the James 131 days before the November Housing Is A Human Right. CommonSpirit Health, and Maria for economic mobility and the Irvine Foundation and the Ford reduction of economic inequality in Foundation, both of which have our state.” been leaders in promoting equitable The executive order establishing approaches to the future of work. County celebrates a $1 million from HUD the commission states, “The Future The commission will produce an of Work Commission’s primary interim report on its progress by mission shall be to study, under- May 1, 2020. grant for removal of lead hazards stand, analyze and make recom- For information, visit mendations regarding the kinds of labor.ca.gov/fowc. The Los Angeles County funds will help rehabilitate the inte- kitchen rehabilitations. So far, the Development Authority joined the rior and exterior of units at the LACDA is in its third phase of U.S. Department of Housing and Carmelitos Public Housing updates and has successfully com- Urban Development, Long Beach Community. This will positively pleted 190 kitchens. Temple Beth Zion City Councilman Al Austin, and impact 194 children under the age The Carmelitos Public Housing Herlinda Chico representing the of six living at this community. Community, which is owned and office of Los Angeles County Board “Throughout the years, the operated by LACDA, has the his- 5555 West Olympic Blvd. • Los Angeles, CA 90036 of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn to LACDA has taken aggressive mea- torical distinction of being the first (323)933-9136 celebrate a $1 million Lead-Based sures to ensure that its properties public housing development in Los www.tbzla.org Paint Capital Fund Grant awarded are safe for our residents,” Angeles County with 713 units. to the LACDA. Monique King-Viehland, LACDA The community provides innova- High Holiday Service The event was also supported by executive director, said. “We are tive resident programs that further the offices of U.S. Rep. Alan honored to be one of the PHAs enhance the Long Beach communi- 2019 / 5779-5780 Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and who received this grant so we can ty and its residents, including a Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. continue to maintain a healthy community clinic, urban farm and Conducted by Rabbi Moshe Halfon “HUD is committed to protecting environment.” community garden, senior and fam- families from harmful exposure to The LACDA also plans to couple ily community centers, family Erev Rosh Hashanah lead in-and-around HUD-assisted this grant with the 2019 Capital resource and learning centers, and a housing,” HUD Regional Fund Program Grant for full recreation center. Sun., Sept. 29 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Administrator Christopher Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Patterson said. “To this end, we are proud to partner with the Los Mon., Sept. 30 - 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Angeles County Development Rosh Hashanah Day 2

Authority by deepening HUD’s investment in proven lead remedia- Tues., Oct. 11 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. tion solutions. The residents of the Shabbat Shuvah Service Carmelitos Public Housing Sat., Oct. 5 9:30 a.m. -Noon Community and in public housing across Los Angeles County deserve Kol-Nidre nothing less.” Overall, HUD is providing more Tues., Oct. 8 - 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. than $28 million to 38 Public Housing Agencies in 25 states. Yom Kippur These funds will target approxi- Wed., Oct. 9- 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. mately 2,800 public housing units in the United States and help to Yizkor Service approximately 11:30 a.m. identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards, provided through HUD’s More Events for the Whole Family! Public Housing Capital Fund. In Los Angeles County, the awarded Membership and Seats Available 8 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press O’Farrell meets with CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE seniors in Hollywood

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: 7965-7985 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, West Hollywood, California

REQUEST: Request to certify final Environmental Impact Report; estab- lish French Market Specific Plan; redevelop a commercial site to include a new, approximately 80,000 square foot, 60-foot tall, four-story commercial building with three subterranean levels to include office, restaurant, retail, bar, design showroom, and 174 parking stalls. Rehabilitate an existing cultural resource (the French Market Building) and incorporate it into the project. Request includes Specific Plan to accommodate additional building height. No additional floor area is being requested.

photo courtesy of the 13th District council office PERMIT(S): Administrative Permits, Conditional Use Permit, Seniors at St. Barnabas Senior Services Center recently joined Los Certificate of Appropriateness, Demolition Permit, Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, for a dis- cussion on services and community needs. Topics included pedestri- Development Permit, General Plan Amendment, Minor an and public safety improvements and affordable housing and per- Conditional Use Permits, Zone Map Amendment, Zone manent supportive housing projects being built in the 13th District. Text Amendment, Specific Plan, and any other required St. Barnabas Senior Services Center is located at 5170 Santa permits. Monica Blvd. For information, call (323)957-2222, or visit sbssla.org. APPLICANT(S): L&R Laurel Project, LLC

City attorney cracks down illegal, TIME/PLACE Thursday, September 19, 2019 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – counterfeit pharmaceuticals Council Chambers Los Angeles City Attorney Mike foreign-made pharmaceuticals had 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard Feuer announced on Aug. 21 that not been approved for consumption West Hollywood, CA 90069 his office has filed criminal charges by the general public in the United against eight people for allegedly States. None of the defendants are importing over 100,000 foreign licensed or trained medical ZONES: CC2 (Community, Commercial 2) pharmaceuticals and selling them providers. on street corners, in parks, in front “When you fill medications at a ENVIRONMENTAL of grocery stores, travel agencies legitimate pharmacy, not only are and beauty salons, primarily to you getting drugs from an STATUS: Environmental Impact Report prepared Latino customers. approved and secure source, you Gloria Garcia, 65; Teresa Cruz, are receiving expert care from a 64; Martha Bueno, 62; Bryan pharmacist who will check for The staff report will be available on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at City Pineda, 28; Maria Vences-Tinoco, allergies, drug interactions and will 50; Maria Rosa Portillo, 74; instruct you how to properly take Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Martha Siguenza, 74; and Helen your medication,” said Brian Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org Portillo, 40, were each charged Wong, pharmacist for the Health with selling prescription medica- Authority Law Enforcement Task tions without a license. Each was Force. “If cost is an issue, please IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only allegedly selling the illegally call the L.A. County Information those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in imported drugs from attractive Line, 211, and they will be able to this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood candy-colored displays throughout assist you in obtaining affordable Los Angeles. Each defendant faces healthcare.” Planning Commission, via the Planning & Development Services Department up to one year in jail. First time The cases are being prosecuted at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. offenders can be fined $5,000, and by Deputy Chief Attorney Heidi second time offenders face a Matz of the L.A. City Attorney’s To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive $10,000 maximum fine. Consumer and Workplace “Buying foreign prescription Protection Unit and Sasha Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you drugs and injectable medication on Lazarevich of the Intellectual require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the the street can be a recipe for disas- Property Prosecution Section. hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the ter,” said Feuer. “That medicine Arraignments for all eight defen- you hoped would help you could dants are set for Sept. 12 in Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meet- harm you instead . . Even as we Department 48 of the Clara ing. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. combat the flow of illegal prescrip- Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice tion drugs into our neighborhoods, Center. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be pro- we have a strong warning for every In the separate case of People v. consumer; ‘don’t put your health at Catalina Campos, Jose Vasquez vided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours risk.’ Go to a doctor, pharmacy or a DBA Magic Blue LLC, Feuer prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO- free or low-cost clinic when you announced his office had seized the METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net need medicine.” Magic Blue Productos’ website, Investigations led to the seizure whose owners are alleged to have of over 100,000 pills, compounds possessed and sold over 75,000 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to and injectable medications that doses of illegal, misbranded and express their opinion in this matter. could have caused serious harm or counterfeit pharmaceuticals, death to consumers, Feuer said. including Tramadol, Amoxicillin, The drugs seized included Cialis and Viagra. Neither Campos For further information contact Jennifer Alkire, AICP, Acting Current & injectable drugs - typically used to nor Vasquez are licensed medical Historic Preservation Planning Manager, in the Planning & Development treat back pain or bone infections - providers. Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected] which cannot be purchased over The website now displays a the counter, require a prescription notice stating it has been seized by and should only be injected by a the L.A. City Attorney’s Office Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk licensed medical provider. Also pursuant to court order. It states seized were antibiotics - the unsu- that the defendants engaged in the Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- pervised use of which can increase sales of dangerous, illegal and resistance and lower effectiveness - counterfeit pharmaceuticals in per- тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- pain medication, injectable contra- son and online via the website. The 6826. ception, lidocaine and other poten- notice will be posted through July tially dangerous compounds. These 2024. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 September 5, 2019 Help the city study biodiversity Freedman shares insights at ChaiVillageLA ChaiVillageLA recently held the Richard Siegel Memorial Lecture in the Greater Wilshire area at Temple Emanuel. Keynote The Greater Wilshire enable stakeholders to become per- speaker Marc Freedman (left) Neighborhood Council is partner- sonally invested in the study of joined Temple Emanuel Rabbi ing with L.A. Sanitation & L.A.’s biodiversity and its preser- Emerita Laura Geller; Georgia Environment for a year-long biodi- vation. Additionally, the program Mercer, vice-chair of the versity project that will launch on will offer opportunities to support ChaiVillageLA Board; Pete Wednesday, Sept. 11. LASAN’s efforts in studying bio- Siegel, chair of the ChaiVillageLA The GWNC-LASAN diversity and will serve as a model Board; and ChaiVillageLA board Biodiversity Project is a pilot pro- for other neighborhood councils. member and West Hollywood res- gram to organize, engage and The GWNC plans to announce ident Barbara Meltzer. encourage stakeholders to cata- additional project partners at the Freedman, CEO of encore.com, logue the biodiversity present in meeting. discussed his latest book, “How to the Greater Wilshire area. The For information, call Stromberg Live Forever: The Enduring community engagement will assist at (323)348-8709, or email sus- Power of Connecting the LASAN in analyzing the city’s [email protected]. Generations.” For information, biodiversity and creating a cus- visit www.chaivillagela.org. photo by Barry Levine tomized index, biodiversity strate- gy and action plan. The project will launch on Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a presentation by LASAN’s Dr. Mas Dojiri and Isaac Brown on the city of Los Angeles’ Biodiversity Project. The presentation will be held before the GWNC’s September Board meeting at the Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Dojiri and Brown’s presentation will also cover an overview of the GWNC-LASAN Biodiversity Project. The Greater Wilshire area is an excellent location to launch the pilot project given that it is a heav- ily urban and dense area that is also rich in biodiversity and pre- sents an excellent opportunity for enhancing the urban ecosystem, said Julie Stromberg, chair of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Sustainability Committee. The area has a vibrant tree canopy and parks that attract wildlife and contribute to the neighborhood’s biodiversity. The program is one part of LASAN’s biodiversity efforts and is consistent with a mandate in the city’s biodiversity motion – approved in 2017 – to develop options for community outreach and engagement. The program will Join WeHo for ‘Pizza and Preparedness’

The city of West Hollywood’s Public Safety Department invites community members to its “Pizza and Preparedness with Public Safety” community event on Monday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Plummer Park Community Center, Rooms 5 and 6, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Representatives from the West Hollywood Public Safety Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s West Hollywood station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department will discuss emergency prepared- ness. Admission is free; no RSVP is required. The program will include infor- mation on emergency kit and home evacuation plan training, basic first aid and CPR training; earthquake and fault line education; emer- gency plans for pets; and informa- tion on how to become CERT trained. A vendor will sell emer- gency supplies, and guests can enjoy free pizza. For information, call Lily Campbell at (323)848-6831, email [email protected], or visit weho.org. 10 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Cedars and LAPD divisions partner to save lives

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has Overall, the competition regis- have a blood supply to help anyone announced that the Los Angeles tered 168 donors and collected 150 in need of blood, so we invite every- Police Department’s Pacific units of blood, an 11% increase in one we know, officers and civilians, Division has won the 2019 registrants over 2018. The competi- to come out and donate blood,” Operations-West Bureau Blood tion was held during a critical time Lowe said. Drive Competition. during summer when blood dona- A single blood donation can help Six LAPD divisions tions are traditionally at their low- save the lives of two people. Each (Hollywood, Wilshire, West est. Sgt. Kevin Lowe, of the Pacific year, Cedars-Sinai patients receive Traffic, Olympic, Pacific and West Division, said officers know first- transfusions of more than 30,000 Los Angeles) competed to register hand about the importance of main- units of red blood cells, 7,000 units the most blood donors in the fifth taining the blood supply. Personnel of platelets and 11,000 units of plas- annual blood drive competition. at the Pacific Division will receive ma. For the third consecutive year, the a luncheon hosted by Cedars- The LAPD is a longtime support- Pacific Division won the contest, Sinai’s Blood Donor Services. er of Cedars-Sinai Blood Donor this year registering 45 donors. “If someone gets hurt, we need to Services, participating in numerous photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai blood drives. For information and to Sgt. Theresa Skinner, of the LAPD’s Pacific Division, donated during the donate, visit cedars-sinai.org. fifth annual LAPD blood drive competition. Mayor appoints Hoppes as chief procurement officer

Mayor Eric Garcetti has appoint- forward to building on the mayor’s ed Shannon Hoppes as the city’s successes harnessing innovation chief procurement officer, a post cre- and expanding opportunities for all ated to maximize the value of city Angelenos.” resources, protect taxpayer funds Hoppes most recently served as and give small and minority-owned executive officer in the Los businesses more opportunities. Angeles City Clerk’s office. “My administration is focused Hoppes began her career with the on improving city services and city in the Los Angeles Department spurring economic prosperity, and of Recreation and Parks and later the chief procurement officer is an worked served in Los Angeles important leader in meeting these World Airports and the Department essential goals,” Garcetti said. of Neighborhood Empowerment. “Shannon’s proven track record of Hoppes also served on the driving operational excellence, Operations Innovation Team, a col- increasing transparency and laboration between the mayor’s embracing innovative solutions Office of Budget and Innovation make her the ideal chief procure- and the Los Angeles Coalition for ment officer.” the Economy and Jobs tasked with Hoppes will streamline the city’s reforming procurement and other process for engaging vendors and city business practices. implement a more efficient con- “Mayor Garcetti continues to tracting system. The chief procure- show strong leadership in fostering ment officer will also ensure there initiatives that drive local econom- is a level playing field for small, ic growth and the creation of jobs,” women-led and minority-owned said Michael Kelly, executive businesses in securing contracts director of the Los Angeles and resources. Hoppes began the Coalition for the Economy and new position on Sept. 3. Jobs. “The mayor’s decision to “Under Mayor Garcetti’s leader- make the city’s procurement ship, Los Angeles has reached new process more transparent and heights, and strategic updates to accessible to the small business our procurement processes can community has made a difference, carry the city even higher,” Hoppes and the appointment of Shannon said. “I am honored to serve as Hoppes is the latest milestone in chief procurement officer and look this work.” Assembly committee passes multiple Hertzberg bills California Senate Majority Leader fied purposes. SB 63 ensures that stu- Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) has dents impacted by the recent closures announced that his bill to close a of Brightwood Colleges and Art loophole in schools’ abilities to deny Institutes in California are not penal- food for or otherwise shame children ized by certifying that their federal with school lunch debt, along with loan debt assistance is not considered other key bills, has passed the “gross income” for tax purposes. Assembly Appropriations Commit- Additionally, SB 205 reduces tee. water pollution by requiring indus- SB 250, which was signed into trial facilities to demonstrate compli- law last September, made the prac- ance with the Industrial General tice of lunch shaming illegal, but Permit when applying for or renew- some schools are still maintaining ing business licenses. The bill would policies that discriminate against standardize the filing process for all children because their parents have facilities subject to an IGP, encour- school lunch debt, Hertzberg said. aging uniformity with water quality The state senator’s pending bill, SB requirements and would bolster 265, ensures that meal charge poli- California’s efforts to keep harmful cies do not delay or deny food or pollutants out of precious water provide an alternative meal to punish sources, Hertzberg said. students. SB 520 establishes a safety net, or The Assembly Appropriations provider of last resort, for electricity Committee also approved SB 51, SB customers, ensuring that service 63, SB 205 and SB 520, all authored continues without disruption or by Hertzberg. SB 51 authorizes the extreme price shocks in the event creation of cannabis limited charter that an electricity provider exits the banks and credit unions, as well as market. the use of special purpose checks For information, visit sd18.sen- issued by the institutions for speci- ate.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 September 5, 2019 Metro subway work ramps up in Beverly Hills

Work is progressing at many work will continue for two weeks. Wilshire Boulevard and its intersec- locations along Metro’s Purple Motorists will not be able to access tions with Beverly and Canon dri- Line Extension project, including Canon from Wilshire Boulevard for ves. in Beverly Hills, where crews are at least two years. Pedestrian access Trees in the work area along installing a new, four-way traffic will be maintained on both sides of Wilshire Boulevard will be removed signal near Clifton Way and Canon Drive. in September and replaced after the Crescent Drive. Beginning on Sept. 23, piling completion of construction in 2022. The signal will address traffic work is expected to begin on the Street lights and traffic signals will impacts caused by a closure of north side of Wilshire Boulevard also be temporarily moved or Canon Drive just north of Wilshire between Beverly and Crescent replaced. Work hours are Monday Boulevard, which will be in place Drives. Piling involves drilling and through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and as early as Sept. 9. The signal installing 288 steel beams around 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. installation is expected to occur on the perimeter of the future under- Work is also occurring at weekdays and will require intermit- ground station to provide support Wilshire/La Cienega in Beverly tent closures of lanes, crosswalks during excavation. Hills along the subway route. and sidewalks. Flaggers will direct Prior to drilling, Wilshire Hauling and excavation will contin- pedestrian traffic in the work area Boulevard will be reconfigured to ue at the Wilshire/La Cienega and photo courtesy of Metro during work hours. two lanes in each direction between Wilshire/Gale staging yards. Work on the future subway station at Wilshire/La Brea continues with North Canon Drive will be Beverly and Crescent drives. A K- Hauling hours are anticipated to crews installing rebar and pouring concrete for the station’s ceiling and closed at Wilshire Boulevard, and a rail barrier will be in place until the increase as excavation progresses walls. cul-de-sac will be created. work is completed in April 2020. underneath Wilshire Boulevard. Installation of the 20-foot wall is Multiple weekend full closures will Anticipated work hours are 6 a.m. to anticipated to begin on Sept. 9, and be required early next year at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Intermittent lane closures may also Metro is moving tunneling Monday through Saturday. be in place to support deck panel machines from the Intermittent sidewalk closures may maintenance and investigation Wilshire/Western staging yard and be required on the north side of work in the Wilshire/Fairfax station transporting them in dismantled Wilshire Boulevard between La area. Anticipated work hours are 7 sections to the Wilshire/La Brea Cienega Boulevard and Gale Drive p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through staging yard in late August and to accommodate excavation. Friday. September. Extended 24-hour work Additionally, upcoming Purple Near Wilshire/La Brea, hauling, hours in the staging yards is expect- Line Extension work along Wilshire deliveries and tunneling support is ed. Boulevard between Fairfax Avenue also ongoing. Intermittent lane clo- Near Wilshire/Western, excava- and San Vicente Boulevard may sures may occur along Wilshire tion, concrete and street mainte- require traffic control measures that Boulevard between Highland nance work is ongoing. Single lane could stretch into the Beverly Hills. Avenue and Detroit Street. closures will occur intermittently The upcoming work includes instru- Construction is also occurring at a between Western Avenue and mentation installation, soil improve- work zone in the center of Wilshire Manhattan Place from 9 a.m. to ments and magnetic surveying. Boulevard between Sycamore 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Excavation, hauling and station Avenue and Orange Drive to sup- For questions and concerns, call construction is also ongoing near port tunneling. Wilshire Boulevard the 24-hour project hotline at Wilshire/Fairfax. Ogden Drive will will be intermittently reduced to (213)922-6934, email the project be intermittently closed at Wilshire one lane between Sycamore and team at [email protected], Boulevard to support construction. Mansfield avenues. or visit metro.net. photo courtesy of Heal the Bay In 2018, approximately 30 tons of trash was removed during the cleanup project. Volunteers needed for annual Heal the Bay coastal cleanup

The nonprofit Heal the Bay is Volunteers are encouraged to mobilizing volunteers for its 30th bring clean new and gently used annual “Coastal Cleanup Day” socks to cleanup sites in Santa on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 Monica. The socks will be donat- a.m. to noon at numerous Los ed to West Coast Care. Angeles County beaches, rivers, Last year, 13,464 participants parks and other locations. collected 29.8 tons of debris on Volunteers are sought to “Coastal Cleanup Day.” remove trash and debris at over Cigarette butts and single-use 70 sites. Members of the public plastic beverage and food pack- can enjoy the outdoors while aging were among the most fre- meeting others, beautifying com- quently found items. munities and improving the envi- Cleanup sites will be located ronment. along the Los Angeles coastline Heal the Bay is also hosting a and Los Angeles River. For infor- sock drive in support of people mation and to register, visit experiencing homelessness. healthebay.org. County stresses emergency preparedness in September The Los Angeles County Board activities being held in their com- of Supervisors is observing munities.” September as National For more than 10 years, the Preparedness Month and is encour- county of Los Angeles Chief aging residents and businesses to Executive Office/Office of be prepared. Emergency Management has part- “Last year’s devastating nered with the Federal Emergency Woolsey Fire and recent earth- Management Agency and local quakes should be a wakeup call to cities to hold disaster preparedness all L.A. County residents that the events and activities, including the time to prepare for the next disaster “Prepareathon” and the Great is now,” said Supervisor Janice California ShakeOut. The goal is to Hahn, 4th District. “Getting pre- educate, train and empower resi- pared has never been easier. I dents, businesses, houses of wor- encourage all Los Angeles County ship and communities about emer- residents and business owners to gency preparedness. take advantage of the free National For information, call 211 or visit Preparedness Month events and lacounty.gov/emergency. 12 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Music Center debuts $41 million plaza renovation The Music Center recently dedi- where people can gather, dine and diversity, performed together to mark cated its new plaza, an accessible connect with friends and colleagues. the official restart of the Music outdoor urban space that has been “After nearly 20 years of imagin- Center’s historic fountain. They were reorganized and dubbed the “Plaza ing what the Music Center Plaza led by Gino Gamboa, a Music Center for All.” could be, our dream has finally master teaching artist; Andrew The opening event culminated a become a reality,” Specht said. “We Grueschow, from Hands On’Semble; 20-month, $41 million renovation are so grateful and appreciative of Malik Sow, from Futa Toro West project and included speakers such the steadfast support and critical African Dance Ensemble; and Brian as Los Angeles County Supervisors funding from our partners, the Los Yamami, from TAIKOPROJECT. Hilda L. Solis, 1st District, and Angeles County Board of The event also featured the launch of Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District; Music Supervisors and for the incredible two new 12-foot-by-20-foot LED Center Board Chair Lisa Specht; generosity of our plaza donors. The screens, which will be a platform for Music Center President and CEO plaza’s success speaks to the power video art. Rachel Moore; Rios Clementi Hale of strong public-private partnership, “The Music Center Plaza is a key Studios Principal Bob Hale; Border which saw the creation of the Music component of the renovation plan for Grill chef and co-owner Susan Center in the mid-1960s and has now Downtown Los Angeles, securing Feniger; and Chief Anthony spearheaded the creation of a space, Grand Avenue as a multicultural cor- Morales and Andrew Morales, of ‘The Plaza for All,’ to be a gathering ridor and destination where L.A. the Gabrieleno Tongva San Gabriel place of pride for all Angelenos.” County residents and visitors are Band of Mission Indians. The plaza During the opening event, more welcome,” Solis said. “The renova- is considered a public square for the than 120 L.A.-based percussionists, tion of the Music Center Plaza photo by Tim Street-Porter whole county and provides a place representing the county’s cultural encourages greater access and The Music Center’s new plaza is considered the county’s “Plaza for All.” enables everyone to more fully expe- rience the wide breadth and diversity of the arts, culture and music of L.A. Significant support was also place where the public can join County to host workshop on County and the First District.” received from The Blue Ribbon, together as a community through A majority of funding for the $41 Terri and Jerry Kohl, Marla and mutual appreciation of arts and cul- million plaza capital project came Cary Lefton, Merle and Peter ture,” Moore said. “With this reno- new multi-day voting system from the county of Los Angeles, Mullin, Mimi Song, Marie Song, vation, the Music Center Plaza is which contributed $30 million. The Fredric Roberts and Eva and Marc now a warm, inviting and active Los Angeles County’s voting traditional polling places. The vot- Music Center has exceeded its $11 Stern. Major grants were awarded space where all people can play, system is undergoing an upgrade ing centers will also provide million capital campaign goal. Lead by the Ahmanson Foundation, the learn, create and participate with that will allow for 11 days of voting increased access for people with gifts were received from Specht and Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and wonder, curiosity and imagination, beginning next March. disabilities and voters with limited board vice chairs Robert J. the Rose Hills Foundation. and most importantly, feel right at The Voting Solutions for All English proficiency. Abernethy and Cindy Miscikowski “More than 55 years ago, home.” People project will launch to The public is invited to attend a and the Ring-Miscikowski Dorothy Buffum Chandler aimed to For information, visit musiccen- improve security, access and trans- voter education workshop about Foundation/The Ring Foundation. ‘democratize’ the arts by creating a ter.org/plaza. parency in upcoming elections. the new system on Thursday, Sept. Instead of being limited to one day 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Los of in-person voting at a single Angeles City College, 855 N. precinct, VSAP will allow voters to Vermont Ave. Free parking is avail- cast ballots any time within an 11- able in Lot 4 near Heliotrope Drive day period. Votes can also be cast at and Melrose Avenue. any Los Angeles County Voting For information, visit Centers, which will include some vsap.lavote.net. Donations needed for drive helping to end homelessness

The Los Angeles County dinated with the department’s Department of Public Social Volunteer Services Section by Services Volunteer Services emailing [email protected] Section is currently hosting its Care county.gov. The deadline to donate Kit Drive to seek donations of per- is Sept. 30. All donations are tax sonal care supplies to be distributed deductible. to homeless individuals and fami- Through a charitable partnership lies this October. with AmazonSmile, the Volunteer “These donations will help our Services Section is also accepting homeless neighbors during times online donations to support this of extreme weather conditions, drive. Those interested in donating such as heat or rain,” said Eryn can visit amzn.to/2J2CRKU to Aquino, DPSS volunteer services view the items on the Wishlist. coordinator. “All of these supplies AmazonSmile will also donate half will support the safety, security and a percent from any eligible pur- health of the community.” chase, if a donor selects the Toy DPSS is asking for new socks, Loan Advisory Board as their char- shoes and hats, as well as hand san- ity of choice. itizer, toilet paper and feminine For information, contact Aquino hygiene products. at (213)744-4348, or visit Donation drop offs may be coor- dpss.lacounty.gov. WeHo hosts film screening in series on human rights The city of West Hollywood’s of California, Irvine and founding Human Rights Speakers Series, in director of the Center for conjunction with Hollywood NOW, Biotechnology and Global Health presents a screening and panel dis- Policy; Emiliana Guereca, founder cussion of “Birthright: A War Story” and executive director of Women’s on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in March Los Angeles Foundation; the West Hollywood City Council and DuVergne Gaines, director of Chambers. Feminist Majority Foundation’s “Birthright: A War Story” is a fea- Feminist Campus Program and ture-length documentary that expos- National Clinic Access Project. es how American women are being Admission is free, but RSVP is jailed, physically violated and even required by visiting bit.ly/HRSS- put at risk of death. Panelists include Sep2019. West Hollywood City the film’s writer and director Civia Council Chambers are located at Tamarkin; Michele Goodwin, chan- 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. For infor- cellor’s professor at the University mation, visit weho.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 September 5, 2019 Observatory explores WeHo exhibit focuses on art and democracy

The city of West Hollywood pre- latest in space science sents “Art & Democracy VI,” an exhibit by Visual Artists Guild run- ning through Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Long Hall at Plummer Park. The exhibit includes works by 30 artists from throughout the world who responded to Visual Artists Guild’s call to address the issues of human rights, immigrant rights, democratic aspirations, social jus- tice and freedom of speech and expression. The exhibition seeks to sustain dialogue about freedom and democracy and highlight the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre in China, and the fall of photo by Kan Aaron the Berlin Wall and collapse of Works by artist Bing Weng are included in the new exhibit in West communist Eastern Europe. Hollywood. The participating artists are Alex Currie, Andre Ajibade, Antwon Key, Beata Pozniak, Bing Weng, Vivian Wenhuey Chen and gle for democracy in Hong Kong. Catherine Bauknight, Charles Weiming Chen. Additionally, an artists’ forum will Sherman, Chiho Harazaki, Di Lin, An opening reception will be be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from Diana Wong, Eliza Ortega held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 1 to 2 to 4 p.m. photo by Edwin Folven Montilla, Fong So, Hugo Ruggiero, 4 p.m. Regular viewing hours are 1 All of the events will be held in The Griffith Observatory will hold an installment of its All Space Jared Fortunato, Jodi Bonassi, Judy to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Long Hall, 7377 Santa Monica Considered free public lecture series on Friday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Lue, Julie Li Zhu, Madeline Sunday, and by appointment. Blvd. For information, call Ann in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater. Hernandez, Labkland Olfatmanesh, A forum on democracy will also Lau (310)433-0697, or visit artand- The program offers a look at some of the most talked about subjects Lily Honglei, Liz Covington, be held in conjunction with the democracy.org. in astronomy, science and space exploration. The programs are con- Meridith McNeal, Nicole Jeffords, exhibit on Saturday, Sept. 14, from ducted on the first Friday of each month. Rachel Hebert-Kate Nicholson, 2 to 4 p.m. Special guests from The special guest will be Dr. Eric Smith, program scientist for the Renee Amitai, Shaomin Li, Sinan Hong Kong Forum and Amnesty James Webb Space Telescope at NASA Headquarters, who will dis- Leong Revell, Stacey Gregory, International will discuss the strug- cuss the telescope project. Topics for the September “All Space Considered” event also include “Jupiter’s Ancient Accident,” “One Small Hop for a Water Tower,” “Astro Clickbait Hall of Shame” and “Pretty Pictures.” Two exhibits open in new gallery space People planning to attend are encouraged to ride the DASH Observatory bus from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station or Art lovers are invited to 18th group Winter Office (Two) on dis- from free parking at the Greek Theatre. The Observatory is located at Street Arts Center’s airport campus play in the Airport Gallery. 2800 E. Observatory Road. For information, call (213)473-0800, or for the exhibits “#SYNCHRONIC- “Transformations,” an exhibition of visit griffithobservatory.org. ITY: The Social Territories of a works by a community of artists Warming World,” running through with studios at the airport campus, Saturday, Sept. 14, and will be on display in the Hallway “Transformations,” running through Galleries. That exhibit is co-curated Saturday, Sept. 28. by Frida Cano, of 18th Street Arts “#SYNCHRONICITY” is the Center, and LACE curator Daniela inaugural exhibition at the center’s Lieja. The 18th Street Arts Center’s new Santa Monica Airport campus. airport campus is located at 3026 It includes works by the Airport Ave., Santa Monica. For Copenhagen-based art and design information, visit 18thstreet.org. Letters to the Editor

E-Scooter crack down regulated and tenants must be pro- tected from developers and oppor- should be extended tunist landlords. The increase in homelessness in photo curtesy of LAUNCH LA to other cities our city is directly related to the Works by artist Joy Ray are included in a new exhibit opening at increase in luxury condo develop- Re “Police crack down on e- LAUNCH LA that also features art by Samuelle Richardson. ment. scooter riders,” Aug. 29 issue Leslie Monsour I wish West Hollywood would Los Angeles LAUNCH LA examines breadth take a page from L.A. on this. One office in front of City Hall and one in front of Joey’s would Cheers to longtime of textile art in ‘Beyond/Within’ net dozens of illegal riders. Canter’s waitress A two-person exhibition fea- tray lesser beings that confront Tom Pease Bella Haig turing the sculptures of Samuelle larger adversaries. She empha- West Hollywood Richardson and the textile paint- sizes handmade quality in her Re “After more than half a cen- ings of Joy Ray opens on structures, pairing wood with Property owners must tury, a late-night legend hangs up Saturday, Sept. 7, at LAUNCH fabric, and embraces flaws in the her apron,” April 4 issue LA. materials. be part of solutions Curated by Andi Campognone, Ray’s “Post-apocalyptic When I was a little girl, “Beyond/Within” explores the Petroglyphs” evoke artifacts to end homelessness [Canter’s Deli waitress] Bella influence of seen and unseen from a mysterious, vanished civ- [Haig’s] daughter, Sheila became forces in contemporary society, ilization. Her textile paintings my best friend when I moved to Re “Ryu proposes multifac- raising questions of power, con- grapple with secret codes, sinis- California. eted approach to fight against trol and belief. The opening ter conspiracies, dark rituals and I will never forget how kind, homelessness in L.A.,” Aug. 29 reception will be held on Sept. 7 the occult. hard-working and devoted Bella issue from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition The artists complement each was. Although I lost touch with

concludes Sept. 28 with an artist other with their mutual interest in Sheila when I moved back east Dear Councilman Ryu, you talk moderated by Campognone textiles as sculptural materials again, it was always fun to be able must do what you can to stop from 4 to 5 p.m. with nods to Arte Povera, radical to keep up with Bella when I saw landlords from evicting tenants Both artists use textiles to cre- crafting and mid-century mini- her at Canter’s. in order to sell out to luxury ate a contemporary narrative that malism. Hard to believe that I retired condo developers. is less feminist than it is radical LAUNCH LA is located at 170 before Bella. Happy retirement! craft. The works are familiar but S. La Brea Ave. For more infor- Also, please address rent con- unexpected, subversive in their mation, call Kristine Schomaker trol. Much homelessness is the relationship with textile arts. at (661)317-1069, or email shoe- result of stagnant wages and ris- Karen Sklar Richardson’s sculptures por- [email protected]. ing rents. Landlords need to be Santa Clarita 14 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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committed a petty theft in the 7100 petty theft in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Santa Monica. Highland at 10:45 a.m. tim in the 600 block of N. Western at 9:40 p.m. P OLICE BLOTTER Aug. 30 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near Aug. 29 At 12:40 p.m., an unknown sus- the corner of Melrose and La Jolla. pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the 900 block of N. Larrabee. An unknown suspect burglarized a tim near the corner of Hollywood areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between vehicle parked in the 7700 block of and Saint Andrews at 2:20 a.m. Aug. 24 and Aug. 31. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Melrose at 11 a.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Los Angeles Police At 11:25 a.m., an attempted vehi- Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Department At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- cle burglary was reported in the County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and pect committed a petty theft in the 7600 block of Melrose. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Aug. 24 7400 block of Melrose. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a At 5:03 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of Beverly Hills Police At midnight, an unknown suspect petty theft in the 200 block of S. La robbed a victim near the corner Fairfax and Rosewood at 11:40 committed a petty theft in the 6100 Brea at 12:30 p.m. Wilshire and Peck. a.m. Department block of Sunset.

At 2:55 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 25 West Hollywood committed a petty theft in the 8400 committed a petty theft in the 100 burglary near the corner of Clinton block of W. Third. block of N. Van Ness. At 2:58 p.m., an unknown suspect and La Brea at 12:15 a.m. Sheriff’s Station robbed a victim in the 200 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a N. Rodeo. At 4:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 25 grand theft in the 100 block of The petty theft near the corner of stole a vehicle parked in the 600 Grove at 4:05 p.m. Melrose and Edinburgh at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of N. Spaulding.

pect committed a petty theft in the At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- 600 block of Robertson. An addi- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a grand theft near the tim near the corner of Martel and burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a residential bur- tional petty theft was reported in corner of Fairfax and Third. 200 block of N. Plymouth. glary in the 200 block of N. Almont. the same area at 1:35 a.m. Clinton at 12:50 p.m.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 9:10 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Oakwood robbed a victim near the corner of ing a domestic violence incident in victim in the 500 block of Camden burglary in the 8300 block of Santa and Orange Grove at 5:45 p.m. the 1000 block of S. La Brea at 8 at 1:30 p.m. Monica at 4:45 a.m. Eighth and Sycamore. p.m. At 5:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:43 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committee a petty theft in the 6200 cle parked in the 900 block of N. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 400 committed a petty theft in the 1100 block of Franklin. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of S. Rexford. block of N. La Cienega. Martel at 11 p.m. 100 block of S. Arden. An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 27 An unknown suspect assaulted a Aug. 25 petty theft in the 7300 block of An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 8800 block of Santa Willoughby at 9:45 p.m. petty theft in the 6300 block of W. An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 7:20 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Third at 9:50 p.m. residential burglary in the 200 ing a domestic violence incident in At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Reeves at 9:30 a.m. At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspect the 700 block of S. Sycamore at pect committed a burglary in the Aug. 30 committed a petty theft in the 1100 12:15 a.m. 200 block of S. Detroit. block of Vista. At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the Aug. 27 assaulted a victim in the 1700 400 block of S. Roxbury. Aug. 26 committed a burglary in the 300 block of N. Larchmont. block of Franklin. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 1400 block of N. La Brea An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect assaulted a grand theft in the 9700 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 2 a.m. victim in the 6700 block of Yucca Wilshire at 6:29 p.m. 8200 block of Sunset. vehicle parked in the 1400 block of N. Martel at 10 a.m. at 2:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1900 Aug. 28 At 1:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:53 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1200 block of Vista block of N. Highland. committed a petty theft in the 600 committed a burglary in the 7500 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect at 8:24 p.m. block of N. Highland. block of Melrose. committed a petty theft in the 9600 An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1300 block of N. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- robbed a victim near the corner of Martel at 3 p.m. victim near the corner of Third and tim near the corner of Van Ness A vandalism incident was reported Orlando and Rosewood. Gardner at 2:10 p.m. and Beverly at 5:30 a.m. in the 9400 block of S. Santa At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect

Monica at 6 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- committed a burglary in the 5200 At 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in block of Wilshire. robbed a victim in the 6800 block robbed a victim near the corner of At 8:25 p.m., an unknown suspect the 7100 block of Santa Monica at of Hollywood. Argyle and Franklin. assaulted a victim in the 300 block 9:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a of N. Canon. grand theft in the 1500 block of N. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Cahuenga at 8 p.m. victim in the 1000 block of N. burglary in the 1600 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 500 block of Western at 3:30 p.m. Cahuenga at 9:50 a.m. grand theft from a vehicle parked Kings. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 600 block of Doheny at 8:50 committed a grand theft in the At 3:55 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a 6700 block of Sunset at 9 p.m. robbed a victim near the corner of pect burglarized a vehicle parked victim in the 1100 block of N. De Longpre and La Brea. in the 6100 block of Franklin. At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- Crescent Heights at 11:11 p.m. Aug. 28 pect assaulted a victim in the 9900 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a block of Durant. Aug. 27 vehicle parked in the 1700 block of At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of Santa

Camino Palmero at 9 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1300 Monica and Highland at 2 p.m. Aug. 29 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of N. Orange. tim in the 600 block of San Vicente At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., a vandalism incident at 2 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An attempted theft was reported committed a petty theft in the 100 was reported in the 300 block of 6000 block of Eleanor. near the corner of Cole and block of N. La Cienega. Foothill. At 9:56 a.m., an unknown suspect Fountain at 9 a.m. robbed a victim in the 7100 block An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 30 of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 7300 block of At 10:15 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 7900 block of Franklin at 9 p.m. pect committed a grand theft in the Sunset at 7:30 p.m. At 7:40 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 28 7700 block of Sunset. stole auto parts from a vehicle in At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Aug. 31 the 400 block of N. Camden. At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect pect robbed a victim near the cor- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- burglarized a vehicle parked in the ner of Sycamore and Melrose. tim near the corner of Sunset and An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a 600 block of Doheny. Saint Andrews at 11:35 a.m. victim in the 1800 block of Whitley grand theft in the 300 block of N. at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 26 Rodeo at 5:54 p.m. Aug. 29 At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10:13 p.m., an unknown sus- ing a domestic violence incident in 500 block of N. Fairfax. pect burglarized a vehicle parked 7000 block of Sunset. pect was arrested for driving under the 400 block of Hayworth at 1 near the corner of Fountain and the influence of alcohol or drugs a.m. An unknown suspect committed a near the corner of Spalding and Hayworth. grand theft near the corner of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- tim in the 7000 block of Hollywood Olympic. At 2:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Clinton and Genesee at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a at 9:05 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 1700 petty theft in the 8500 block of At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 31 block of N. Orchid. At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica at 6:26 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the assaulted a victim near the corner 800 block of S. Lucerne. At 2:28 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a of Vine and Lexington. was arrested for driving under the robbed a victim in the 9000 block petty theft in the 3900 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- influence of alcohol or drugs near of Beverly. Wilshire at 8:36 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a the corner of Hamilton and tim near the corner of Fairfax and burglary in the 500 block of N. Las Wilshire. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 10:20 a.m., an unknown sus- Third at 7 p.m. Palmas at 4:30 a.m. cle parked in the 8500 block of pect assaulted a victim near the An unknown suspect committed a Sherwood at 8:40 p.m. corner of Sunset and Vine. At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a commercial burglary in the 9700 committed a grand theft near the petty theft in the 6400 block of block of Wilshire at 12:45 p.m. At 9:19 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a corner of Romaine and Poinsettia. Hollywood at 9 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 September 5, 2019

Atrium LA is a culinary vacation

At one of L.A.’s newer restau- an Aperol Spritz cocktail. rants, Atrium LA, Executive Chef Moving on to the next course, we Hunter Pritchett creatively uses chose one of the most colorful artis- local ingredients to make classic tic dishes, the hamachi crudo. It fare with a fusion of LA’s different arrived with sliced cucumbers, cultures. Bread and corn are watermelon radish, small slices of enhanced with Korean flavors, sal- fish and peaches. On top was a ads have Middle Eastern spices, swirl of tangy orange leche de tigre. chops are Japanese inspired and A pasta favorite was the hand desserts become creative Mexican rolled, short and twisted Trofie treats. pasta covered with a slightly spicy Located on Vermont Avenue, the By Jill Weinlein miso-heirloom tomato sauce and entrance can be a little tricky, as the topped with a savory egg strac- owners redeveloped a long brick ciatella. breezeway between two buildings, Market in 2012. Every restaurant The vegetarian grilled cauli- leading from the street to the he opens always becomes the “talk flower shawarma served with a Skylight Theater. Some tables, of the town.” Middle Eastern pistachio zhoug umbrellas, potted plants and trees A favorite dish is the thick and (pesto) and the Armenian salad and strings of white lights in the crusty grilled Bub and Grandma’s made with ancient grains, pickled narrow area make a festive al fresco focaccia bread glistening with dates and layers of soft, thin dining space. If you drive by, you Hemet buckwheat honey and unleavened lavash flatbread was might pass right by it, just like I did served with kimchi butter. also a winner. the first time. Pritchett’s unique Brentwood corn Inside, a brick-clad dining room is different from elote, as he takes with sage green velvet booths and a an ear of corn and roasts it over an Cesar Lopapa opened curved bar serve as the room’s cen- open grill and coats it with a fusion Short Order at the terpiece. General manager Cesar of Korean ingredients. The cob is Original Farmers Lopapa opened Short Order with cut into thin and long curved Nancy Silverton and Amy pieces. As with ribs, this corn is fin- Market in 2012. Every Pressman at the Original Farmers ger licking good and went well with restaurant he opens always becomes the

“talk of the town.” photo by Jill Weinlein The colorful hamachi crudo offers cucumbers, watermelon radish, tomatoes, small slices of fish and peaches with swirls of tangy orange leche de tigre. Meat eaters will enjoy the dry- aged Flannery beef dusted in spices and black garlic before barbecued more tender. blueberry ice and crunchy corn on the grill. It’s served with grilled For dessert, try a unique red, nuts. summer vegetables. My husband’s white and blue Mexican ice pop Pritchett’s innovative cuisine east-meets-west, katsu-style, panko called paleta, which is made from takes guests on an international breaded fried pork chop was large blueberry, coconut, lime and straw- culinary vacation. $$ Open for and hearty, and it was topped with berry juices. Dehydrated strawber- weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 tangy cabbage and a dark brown ries, coconut flakes and basil crys- p.m. Happy hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. semi-sweet sauce. Although some tals elevated this dessert. Another Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. of the meat was too crispy, the meat favorite was the summer peach 1816 1⁄2 N. Vermont Ave. along the bone was thicker and sherbert with sweet corn ganache, (323)607-6944. Short + Sweet festival returns to Hollywood The Short + Sweet Hollywood cabaret and song festivals around nization in 14 countries and over 30 2019 festival of short plays and the world. cities. films returns Sept. 24 through Oct. It began as a small festival of 10- For more information, visit 28 at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre minute plays in Sydney, Australia, shortandsweet.org. at the Lee Strasberg Institute, 7936 before growing into a global orga- Santa Monica Blvd. This year’s categories include Theatre, Latino Theatre, Film- Celebrate Mexican English/Latino/LGBT, LGBTQ Live and more. Independence Day photo by Jill Weinlein Short + Sweet is a global festival Pasta with fresh tomatoes and egg stracciatella is a winner at Atrium LA. brand that presents theatre, dance, Sept. 13-15

Serving empalmes de queso and frijoles, volcanes tostadas with cheese and shredded beef & Menudo estilo norteno live music and goodies for everyone! Antonio’s Mexican Restaurant 7470 Melrose Ave. • Los Angeles 323-658-9060 18 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Frostig School West holds first day of classes

Frostig School West, a new school in West Los Angeles for teens with learning differences, recently welcomed its first stu- dents on Monday, Aug. 26. Frostig School West, located on the campus of Bel Air Church at 16221 Mulholland Drive, is serving seven middle and high school students who were excited to meet new classmates and explore the classrooms on the first day of school. The new cam- pus is an extension of Frostig photo courtesy of Bishop Conaty - Our Lady of Loretto High School School, which is located in Pasadena and has served children with learning challenges since Catholic high school dedicates 1951. Frostig School has commit- ment to research-based practices new beach volleyball court and a determination to creatively photo courtesy of the Frostig Center support the academic, social and Frostig School West teachers Brittany Habermehl (second from left) Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School, located at 2900 W. emotional growth of each stu- and Kimberly Petrarca (right) welcomed new students on the first day Pico Blvd., recently brought the beach to the campus when it dedicated a dent. of school. new beach volleyball court created by the Good Tidings Foundation. “We are thrilled to open a new Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings joined students at school for kids with learning dents with learning disabilities, Marianne Frostig, a pioneer in the the dedication ceremony. Known as “Kerri Court at Bishop Conaty Our challenges,” said Dean Conklin, including dyslexia and dyscalcu- field of learning disabilities. In Lady of Loretto High School,” the facility is sponsored by WL Butler, executive director of the Frostig lia, as well as high functioning addition to educating children p1440, LA84 Foundation and the Chase the Stars Foundation. Center. “This is the right time and autism, ADHD and anxiety. and teens, the Frostig Center The campus is a college-preparatory Archdiocesan Catholic high school the right place to expand our ser- Students are accepted year round. trains hundreds of public and pri- for young women formed in 1989 after the merger of Our Lady of Loretto vices in Los Angeles. Our plan is Frostig School and Frostig vate school teachers to better High School and Bishop Conaty Memorial High School. Current enroll- to start with a small student body School West are part of the serve students. For information, ment is 338 students in grades 9–12. For information, visit bishopconaty- and gradually grow enrollment.” Frostig Center, a nonprofit orga- visit frostigschool.org. loretto.org. Frostig School West serves stu- nization established by Dr. Beverly Hills school board approves Be a Student Ambassador and become a leader at CTG new school safety director Center Theatre Group invites high school students On Aug. 27, the Beverly Hills to apply for the 2019-20 Student Ambassador Unified School District Board of Program, a free leadership development program that Education approved the appoint- teaches about the arts and develops leadership and ment of Scott Lovelace as director teamwork skills. of school safety. Students selected for the program can choose “Mr. Lovelace’s extensive expe- whether they want to join the Marketing and Social rience in both the police force and Media Team or the Community Engagement Team. education lend a solution-focused Each group will meet from October through May perspective to this role,” BHUSD under the guidance of Center Theatre Group staff to photo courtesy of CTG Superintendent Michael Bregy said. create projects for “Once on This Island” production marketing, social media or event planning experience “His calm demeanor and rigorous at the Ahmanson Theatre. is required to apply. passion for student safety is a val- Students on the Marketing and Social Media Team In addition to gaining leadership skills, experience ued addition to the BHUSD safety work with experts to develop a social media cam- and knowledge about potential careers in the arts, stu- and security program.” paign in support of a theater-related event inspired by dent ambassadors will receive a $750 stipend. Lovelace was a police officer in “Once on This Island,” while students on the The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Sept. 26. the San Diego Police Department Community Engagement Team work with experts to For information and applications, visit ctgla.org/stu- for 11 years, and he was the district produce and plan activities for the event. No prior dentambassadors. safety manager in the San Ysidro photo courtesy of BHUSD School District for two years. Scott Lovelace Lovelace has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from National University security strategies to ensure a and a master’s degree in demo- healthy learning environment. I am graphic and social analysis from the excited and honored for the oppor- University of California-Irvine. tunity to bring my training and “The Beverly Hills Unified experience to the BHUSD team,” School District is at the forefront of Lovelace said. developing innovative safety and For information, visit bhusd.org. Los Angeles Unified celebrates Latino Heritage Month The Los Angeles Unified Board many accomplishments led by our of Education voted unanimously to trailblazing Latinx leaders.” celebrate Latino Heritage Month “Los Angeles Unified celebrates by recognizing the histories, cul- the diversity and culture of our tures and contributions of children and communities,” Garcìa Hispanics and Latinos from Sept. said. “Latino Heritage Month is an 15 to Oct. 15. The resolution was opportunity for all of us to learn sponsored by Board Member about the identity, experience and Mónica García and co-sponsored history of over 70% of our students by the rest of the board. and families. In 2019, in Los “It is an honor to be superinten- Angeles, California, it is important dent of such a vast and culturally that we lift up the rich, cultural her- rich student population,” itage of this city, this district and Superintendent Austin Beutner the student population that we said. “This month, we celebrate the serve.” Have school news to share with the community? Submit press releases and photos to [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 September 5, 2019

Bank helps students with back-to-school supplies

City National Bank recently donated 1,800 backpacks filled with school supplies as part of its 10th annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive. Recipients included the Carthay School of Environmental Studies Magnet, located at 6351 W. Olympic Blvd., as well as 53 other elementary schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. City National’s Back-to-School Supplies Drive began in 2008, one photo courtesy of the Viano String Quartet year after the bank launched its “Dollars & Sense” financial litera- cy program. Colburn School’s Viano String “City National’s Back-to- School Supplies Drive was once again a huge success with the gen- Quartet shares top musical honors photo courtesy of City National Bank erous support of our colleagues Staff from City National Bank donated time in packaging school sup- donating, preparing and shipping plies and distributing them to schools. Colburn School’s Viano String Concours Musical International de the backpacks filled with educa- Quartet has been awarded a joint- Montréal Violin Competition. tional supplies to schools in eight tion. The goal in the next 10 years sharpeners, rulers, boxes of first prize with the Marmen Quartet The quartet works primarily with states,” said Jennifer Nickerson, of this program is to double both crayons, glue sticks, pencils, at the prestigious 2019 Banff Colburn School faculty member senior vice president and corpo- the number of backpacks and three-ring binders and more. In International String Quartet Martin Beaver, as well as other rate citizenship manager for City schools we’re supporting.” addition to supplies, bank col- Competition held from Aug. 28- staff from the school including National Bank. “This is one of our Each backpack was filled with leagues donated time packaging Sept. 1 in Banff, Canada. Scott St. John, Clive Greensmith, colleagues’ favorite philanthropic erasers, highlighters, round-tip and delivering the backpacks to The award marks the first time Paul Coletti and Fabio Bidini. The programs each year because it’s scissors, wide ruled paper, colored schools. that string competition has award- Viano String Quartet is part of the helping so many kids and educa- pencils, folders, notebooks, pencil For information, visit cnb.com. ed two quartets the top prize. Colburn Artists roster. Violinists Hao Zhou and Lucy Both quartet will receive Wang, violist Aiden Kane and cel- $16,500 cash prize and will per- list Tate Zawadiuk formed the form during concert tours in over Los Angeles Unified improves emergency drills Viano String Quartet in 2015 at 40 cities in Europe and North Colburn School, where they are the America. The quartets will also In collaboration with Board Each school will also develop a how to respond,” Beutner said. ensemble-in-residence through the participate in creative residencies Member Scott M. Schmerelson, plan to rapidly move students to a “Preparing them to deal with 2020-21 season. The quartet for- at Banff Centre for recording Superintendent Austin Beutner designated off-campus location emergency is an important part of merly won top prizes at the opportunities, as well as coaching announced improvements in how when staying on the campus is our commitment to keeping our Wigmore Hall, Osaka and Fischoff and mentorship programs. Los Angeles Unified School unsafe. schools safe.” international string quartet compe- Visit colburnschool.edu and District will prepare for natural School employees will receive “When a school needs to be titions. Zhou was also selected as vianostringquartet.com for infor- disasters and emergency situa- increased training in recognizing locked down or evacuated the grand laureate of the 2019 mation. tions. behavior that could escalate to because of a natural disaster, Beginning 2020-21, schools campus violence. Los Angeles police activity in the neighbor- will be required to hold at least Unified will also increase efforts hood or threatened gun violence, ‘PRemio Awards’ raise funds for one lockdown drill each semester to inform parents about improved our communities need to know so students and staff know how to emergency response procedures. that every student and adult respond when all doors are locked “If a dangerous situation knows what to do and has prac- Latino college students and no one is allowed to enter or occurs, we want our students and ticed what to do,” Schmerelson exit the building. employees to be familiar with said. The Hispanic Public Relations Association, Los Angeles Chapter, a non- profit professional association for public relations and marketing execu- tives, will host its annual “PRemio Awards” benefit on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Conga Room at LA Live. The event raises funds for scholarships for Latino college students pur- suing degrees in communications. It includes the Voices of Courage Award, which is given in recognition of an individual or group that uses their posi- tion and influence to uplift members of the Hispanic community. HPRA-LA will award three college students with scholarships. Since its inception, over $450,000 has been raised to help Latino college students in Southern California pursue college degrees. Tickets are $75. The Conga Room at LA Live is located at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For information, visit hpra-usa.org. 20 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘Muse ‘til Midnight’ returns to LACMA The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is hosting its annual “Muse ‘til Midnight” event on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. The immersive, late-night muse- um experience is inspired by “The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China” exhibition, currently run- ning through Jan. 5, 2020. The musical lineup is curated by independent record label Ninja Tune and internet radio pioneer dublab. Performers include Actress, Octo Octa, Julianna Barwick, Yu Su and more. Site-specific sound and photo courtesy of the Music Center visual installations, inspired by Students attend a matinee dance performance at the Music Center’s materiality, will be on view. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. performances will take place at locations throughout the museum, photo courtesy of LACMA and attendance is first-come, first- Dance the night away at LACMA’s annual “Muse ‘til Midnight” event, The Music Center Education served due to limited capacity. which offers after hours fun at the museum. The event also includes after- hours access to several exhibitions, of Blackness”; and “Mary Corse: A Wilshire Blvd. Tickets are $20 for Department heads back to school including “The Allure of Matter: Survey in Light.” LACMA members and $30 for the Material Art from China”; “Beyond Art activities, a cash bar and food general public. For information and As teachers and students head responsibility as a leading arts orga- Line: The Art of Korean Writing”; for purchase will also be available. tickets, call (323)857-6010, or visit back to school for the 2019-20 nization to share our creative exper- “The Invisible Man and the Masque LACMA is located at 5905 lacma.org. school year, the Music Center cele- tise and artist connections so the brates the 40th anniversary of its youth of our county experience the Kristen Erickson, neenineen, Education Department. wonder and magic of the perform- ‘CLAY LA’ returns with 20 ceramic makers OBJECT-MATTER CERAMIC, With the foundational support of ing arts,” said Rachel Moore, presi- POT Studio LA, Raina Lee, Rami Music Center founder Dorothy dent and CEO of the Music Center. Craft Contemporary’s fourth place Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 to Kim, Ren•Vois, Tiny Badger Buffum Chandler, who had a strong “From offering children the oppor- annual “CLAY LA” exhibit will pre- 11:30 a.m., offerin, first pick of Ceramics and Tome Ceramics. passion for arts education along tunity to attend a performance for sent the work of more than 20 ceram- ceramic pieces and complimentary “CLAY LA” includes access cur- with deep concern about cuts to the first time to explaining a math ic makers in a two-day marketplace specialty cocktails, with breakfast rent exhibitions and a hands-on air- school programs throughout the concept via arts-focused, project- on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and from Porto’s Bakery. The cost is dry clay workshop, which runs from years, the Music Center’s education based learning, we celebrate the 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $20. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on both days. division was formally created in impact of our 40 years of arts edu- “CLAY LA” is a ceramic market- Artists in the exhibit include Admission is free for Craft 1979. cation programs with renewed place and fundraiser for Craft Alyson Iwamoto Ceramics, Angela Contemporary members and chil- Now offering one of the largest vigor and commitment, knowing Contemporary’s ceramic and clay- Chvarak Studio, Ashley Pao dren under 10, $9 for general admis- arts education programs in the the proven benefits of arts educa- based programming, workshops, Ceramics, Betsey Carter Ceramics, sion and $7 for students, teachers country, the Music Center’s tion in aiding creativity, communi- sales and exhibitions. Ben Medansky, D: Ceramics, Ekua and seniors 65 years or older. Education Department advocates cation and collaboration among stu- Guests can enjoy music and com- Ceramics, EUNBI, Francis River, Craft Contemporary is located at for the role of quality arts education dents.” plimentary refreshments while shop- Gina Zycher Ceramics, Gopi Shah 5814 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- as part of the core curriculum for all “I have had the distinct honor of ping and mingling. Ceramics, Heo Ceramics, Jolana tion, call (323)937-4230, or visit students in Los Angeles County. serving in a leadership role with the A VIP Brunch Preview will take Pineda Ceramics, Koik Ceramics, cafam.org. An integral part of the Music Arts Education Branch at L.A. Center’s mission, arts education Unified School District for programs underscore the perform- decades,” said Steven J. McCarthy, ing arts institution’s civic role as director of Arts Education Division welcoming and inclusive for chil- of Instruction for Los Angeles back to campus ..... dren, families and the larger com- Unified School District. munity, providing them with a “Throughout this time, I have con- deeper appreciation and under- sistently seen the awe-inspired eyes Get Ready for the Fall Semester! standing of the arts. To date, the of our students and have felt the Music Center Education incredible sense of wonderment Department has served over 10 mil- during every remarkable collabora- lion students, educators and family tion we have had with the Music members through in-school perfor- Center’s Education Department. mances and residencies all through- Without a doubt, our partnerships Welcome students back to school out Los Angeles County, free festi- have opened the world to our stu- vals and matinee performances at dents. On behalf of the millions of the Music Center, professional students served over these many in this special section! development for educators and a years, I am forever grateful for the wide range of arts learning experi- shared passion for arts education ences for young people of all ages demonstrated by both L.A. Unified Publishing August 15 - September 26, and abilities. and the Music Center. The arts will “With state and local funding for forever give meaning to life.” arts education much lower than was For information, visit musiccen- this section is devoted to the case 40 years ago, it’s our ter.org. schools, supplies, tutoring ... Student Matinee Program accepting applications everything to help your student The Center Theatre Group is inviting schools and community organiza- tions to apply for the 2019-20 Student Matinee Program, a comprehensive arts education experience that brings thousands of students and educators be successful to the theater each season. The program includes admission to a special morning matinee perfor- this school year! mance of a production at the Ahmanson Theatre or Mark Taper Forum, fol- lowed by a post-show discussion with the cast, crew and educational mate- rials to help prepare students to comprehend the world of the play. Before This is an excellent opportunity! seeing the show, teachers participate in an educator conference to explore the play in-depth and have the option of bringing Center Theatre Group For advertising information call (323)933-5518 teaching artists into their classroom to lead show-based activities. The dates and productions for the program include “Latin History for or email [email protected] Morons” on Oct. 17 at the Ahmanson Theatre, “Jitney” on Dec. 3 and 4 at the Mark Taper Forum, Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake” on Dec. 12 at the Press releases and photos accepted as well. Ahmanson Theatre, “What the Constitution Means to Me” on Feb. 11 and 12 at the Mark Taper Forum and “Once on This Island” on April 30 at the Ahmanson Theater. Multiple educators from the same school or community organization may apply. Each application allows for a maximum enrollment of 50 stu- dents and up to five chaperones. Accepted groups must provide their own transportation to the theatre and pay a $50 enrollment fee. Administrative Your local newspaper publishing since 1946 expenses and tickets for each student, teacher and chaperone are included. To apply, visit centertheatregroup.org/student-matinees. 5150 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 330 • Los Angeles, CA 90036 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 September 5, 2019

Academy to investigate Art show looks at Koreatown, tech, border wall The 48th group of MAK Center Artists and Architects-in-Residence technological innovations will exhibit their works from Sept. 5-7 at the Mackey Apartments in a The Academy of Motion tion systems; costume, prop, hair show called “Michael was a good Picture Arts and Sciences and makeup tracking and inven- neighbor.” announced on Aug. 28 that nine tory communication tools for The opening reception will be investigations into scientific and physical production; and post- from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 5, and the technical innovations have been production tracking and schedul- exhibition will run from 11 a.m. to launched for 2019. ing systems. 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 7. “The science and technology These investigations are made Group XLVIII is comprised of of filmmaking is constantly public so that individuals and Jeehee Park, Peter Behrbohm and evolving and advancing. Each companies with devices or Markus Buehler, and Ovidiu Anton. year, the Academy researches claims of innovation within During her time in Los Angeles, technology that has had a signifi- these areas will have the oppor- Park explored Koreatown, focusing cant impact on the motion picture tunity to submit achievements on the idea of a replica of a city arts,” said Doug Roble, chair of for review. within another. For this series, Park the Scientific and Technical After thorough investigations has made casts of art deco motifs Awards Committee. are conducted in each of the tech- found around Koreatown and creat- The committee has started nology categories, the committee ed sculptures using organic materi- investigations into professional will meet in the spring to vote on als, such as beef fat and spices. The desktop monitors with self-cali- recommendations to the work sheds light on a nostalgia-dri- bration; head-mounted facial Academy’s Board of Governors, ven area that has been built and photo courtesy of the MAK Center acquisition systems; wireless which will make the final awards rebuilt, all the while leaving intact a video transmission systems used decisions. relationship between the original achieve its electronic dreamscape, “Coyotes” carefully cut holes in motion picture production; The Scientific and Technical and contemporary Koreatown. as a world that was once meant to through the fence at night using bat- frameworks enabling high-per- Awards Presentation will be held Behrbohm and Buehler, collec- feel connected morphs into a frag- tery-powered tools for migrants to formance ray-geometry intersec- on June 20, 2020. tively known as Flying Holes, have mented wasteland of servient infra- cross through. The next morning, tions; hair simulation toolsets; The deadline to submit addi- embarked on an expedition to the structure. Border Patrol arrives to patch and audio repair and restoration soft- tional entries is Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. center of the world along the infra- Anton focused on the weld the new opening. Anton docu- ware for motion pictures; auto- For information, visit structure of the internet. Assisted by U.S./Mexico border wall, or as mented this “cat-and-mouse” game matic dialog post-synchroniza- www.oscars.org/sci-tech. an artificial search dog, Behrbohm many now refer to it, the “Trump during his residency with the MAK and Buehler conducted atmospheric Wall,” which is one of the largest Center, considering why and how research in proximity to large data public works programs in the last the holes are patched the way that SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles fields, surveyed the clouds and decade. Border towns such as San they are and studying the disparate measured emission data, exploring Diego/Tijuana, Calexico/Mexicali processes Border Patrol employs. the Internet’s psychogeography. and El Paso/Juarez are more heavi- Mackey Apartments are located Local 2019 election results They pose questions regarding a ly monitored due to increased at 1137 S. Cochran Ave. For infor- society that spares no pain to attempts to cross in these areas. mation, visit makcenter.org. On Aug. 29, Patricia Richardson Frances Fisher was elected first was elected president of SAG- vice president, and David Jolliffe AFTRA Los Angeles Local. was elected second vice president. Bank of America customers eligible for Richardson was the top vote-get- Those elected to serve on the local ter of four candidates and earned board include Matthew Modine, 39.6% of the vote. Jane Austin fin- Neve Campbell, Ed Asner, Elliott free museum admission this weekend ished second with 27.8%, and Gould and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Michelle Hurd came in third with For information, visit On Sept. 7-8, the Bank of American Art in Long Beach on America or Merrill credit or debit 26.3% of vote cast. sagaftra.org. America Museums on Us program Sept. 7. card, along with a photo ID, to gain will provide free general admission The program, which is held the one free general admission ticket. to the Autry Museum of the first full weekend of every month, Guests are not eligible for free American West, LACMA and provides bank credit and debit card- admission, and the program does Skirball Cultural Center and holders free general admission to not include fundraising events, spe- Museum for Bank of America and more than 225 favorite museums cial exhibits and ticketed shows. Merrill credit and debit cardholders. and cultural institutions nationwide. For information, visit about.banko- The customers will also get free At participating institutions, card- famerica.com/en-us/what-guides- admission to the Museum of Latin holders must show their Bank of us/arts-and-culture/partners.html.

Bogie’s Liquor Football is back! photo courtesy of Cliff Lipson Kiki Ebsen commemorates her father, Buddy Ebsen, in the one- woman show “To Dad with Love.” Stock up for your Honoring her dad’s legacy tailgate party here! “To Dad with Love: A Tribute as Doc Golightly in “Breakfast to Buddy Ebsen” will return to at Tiffany’s” and in his immortal Theatre West for a three-week role as the original Tin run this month. Woodman in “The Wizard of The one-woman show, which Oz.” Don’t Drink & Drive - We Deliver!! stars singer, songwriter, actress “From George Russel to Jed and recording artist Kiki Ebsen Clampett to Barnaby Jones to and is directed by S.E. Feinberg, working with Walt Disney, I tell We carry the finest in is a multimedia jazz/cabaret my dad’s story,” Kiki Ebsen homage that Ebsen, with the help said. • Beer of her brother Dustin Ebsen, Performances will run from • Wine designed as an homage to their Sept. 6-22 on Fridays and father. Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays • Spirits Buddy Ebsen is best known to at 2 p.m. the American public for his icon- General admission tickets are • Champagne ic starring television roles as the $25 per person, $20 for seniors sidekick George Russel in “Davy and students with ID, and $15 per • Kegs Crockett,” as Jed Clampett in person for groups of 15 or more. “The Beverly Hillbillies” and for Theatre West is located at 3333 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine his title role in “Barnaby Jones.” Cahuenga Blvd. W. For informa- Call us! 323-469-1414 Ebsen is also remembered for tion, visit Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am film roles, including appearing buddyebsentribute.com. www.bogiesliquor.com 22 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Hirschhaut to guide AJC programs in Los Angeles

American Jewish Committee, a Tutsi in Rwanda. Additionally, he global Jewish advocacy organiza- led the creation of the Illinois tion, has appointed Richard S. Holocaust Museum and Education Community remembers Hirschhaut as director for the Los Center as its founding executive Angeles area. director from 2004-14. “We are thrilled to welcome Rick “I am humbled by the trust that victims of Sept. 11 attacks as our Los Angeles director. He is a has been placed in me to lead AJC transformational leader who has Los Angeles,” Hirschhaut said. “We served both the Jewish community are reminded of the urgency of and the broader American public AJC’s mission every day. With ded- with passion and integrity for over icated leadership and talented pro- three decades,” said Scott Edelman, fessional staff, we will confront the president of AJC Los Angeles. “In incivility of our times by standing these challenging times, the AJC with communities facing the sting of Los Angeles mission to build strong intolerance. Our focus will be upon photo courtesy of AJC alliances among diverse ethnic and the issues that matter most – com- Richard S. Hirschhaut will serve as religious groups to advance our bating rising antisemitism and director for the American Jewish common concerns is more impor- extremism, defending Israel’s place Committee’s Los Angeles office. tant than ever. We look forward to in the world and safeguarding the Rick guiding these initiatives and rights and freedoms of all people. I helping to grow our family of sup- am excited for the opportunity to informed advocacy.” porters across Southern California.” build greater support for AJC’s For information, visit ajc.org. Hirschhaut has previously served in senior executive roles with the Anti-Defamation League, Illinois by Myles Mellor Holocaust Museum and Education Crossword Puzzle Center, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and American Friends of Rambam Medical Center. “We are excited that Rick Hirschhaut will be bringing his depth of experience and passion for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel to AJC,” said CEO David Harris. “A strong and vibrant AJC Los Angeles is crucial to advancing our global mission, and we look for- ward to Rick’s leadership in achiev- ing these important objectives.” Hirschhaut has worked to advance human rights and democra- tic values and promote the security and well-being of Jews and mem- bers of other vulnerable communi- ties in the United States, Israel and other countries around the world. In the Sept. 20, 2011, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly His work with non-governmental Press, Angelenos stood united in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, ter- organizations has included efforts to rorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. advance humanitarian medical aid Patriotic displays and American flags were prominently displayed on and peaceful coexistence. Melrose Avenue and Third Street, and at the Original Farmers Market. Hirschhaut has led missions to Next Wednesday will mark the 18th anniversary of the attacks, and Ukraine, Ethiopia, Cuba and Israel, Beverly Hills will host two memorial events at its 9/11 Memorial and spearheaded international Across Down efforts to mark the 20th commemo- Garden on North Rexford Drive. 1. 1. ration of the genocide against the G.P. grp. Good to go 4. Henry Higgins creator 2. Sicilian smoker 8. Stubborn animal 3. Ancient debarkation point 12. Printer paper size 4. Curve LAMOTH presents film on FC Bayern Munich 13. S. African province 5. “Hill Street Blues” actress 15. Rapids transit 6. “___ cost to you!” The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and the 16. Shepherd’s locale 7. Stray Consulate General of Germany present a screening of 17. Prenatal test, for short 8. Santana song, when doubled “A Life for Football” (“Landauer-Der Präsident”), the 18. Garden spot 9. Take a load off dramatic retelling of the story of FC Bayern Munich 10. 19. Very smart idea Relieved President Kurt Landauer, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 11. 22. White coating Ballad’s end? p.m. at the museum. 14. The screening is being held in conjunction with the 23. Raised Record keeper 15. exhibit “Venerated – Persecuted – Forgotten: Victims 25. “Bye-bye, love” Supporter 20. of Nazism at FC Bayern Munich,” which is on display 26. Bovary’s title, abbr. Rial spenders 21. until Oct. 31. 28. Life basic Upraises 24. “A Life for Football” (2014) is a German drama 29. TV network Case workers about Landauer, who was forced to resign his post and 26. Butchers’ offerings 32. Refugees was imprisoned in the Dachau concentration camp 27. Hotmail’s ISP 35. Einstein had one when the Nazis came to power. He returned to Munich 30. Short order? 38. Manages after the war to find his beloved team in shambles. 31. Split Landauer led the effort to rebuild the club and its stadi- 39. Home to the Bowling 33. Quantity, abbr. um. He is remembered as one of FC Bayern Munich’s Hall of Fame, for short 34. Highway mishap most important figures and contributor to the club’s 40. Daily or weekly, e.g. in grammar 35. Sheets and pillowcases success. 41. Strength 36. Even Curated by FC Bayern Erlebniswelt, Germany’s 42. Singer James largest club museum, the “Venerated – Persecuted – 37. A Roman numeral 46. Arm cover Forgotten” exhibit highlights Landauer’s story, as well 38. Lander in Stockholm 49. Car that shares its name as the heart-wrenching sagas of nine players and offi- 43. Town in County Kerry with a bull cials who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazis 44. Serving dish 51. Flash of inspiration for because of their religious or political views. 45. Inquiring A panel discussion will follow the screening, moder- a new product 47. photo courtesy of LAMOTH Moral wrongnesses ated by L.A. Times soccer writer Kevin Baxter. Other 55. Harmon of “Law & Order” The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust will host a 48. Flying bird formations panelists will include writer and producer Erit Yellen 56. Fields screening of a film about Kurt Landauer, who led 49. Moscow rulers (Vice Sports, “An Equal Playing Field,” “Midnight 57. Garland Basketball”); U.S. Soccer Federation president and efforts to rebuild the soccer team FC Bayern Munich 50. Donkeys 58. High ____ (pl.) 1994 FIFA World Cup chairman and CEO Alan following World War II. 52. Spigot 59. South __ Island, TX. Rothenberg; and American Masters soccer player, 53. Uttered 60. Maccabiah games participant and soccer coach Justin Hallow ending 54. Provide a makeover Greenberg. Consul General of Germany Stefan Museum of the Holocaust is located at 100 The Grove 61. Grammatical connectors 55. Eureka! Schneid will also speak. Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. For tickets 62. Red ink amount Suggested donation is $10. The Los Angeles visit lamoth.ticketleap.com/landauer. 63. H.S. requirement See Answers page 26

Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 September 5, 2019 ‘Ready or Not’ smartly mixes horror and dark comedy

Horror remains the unsung hero The latest fatal round of games of cinema, a covert golden goose immediately follows the nuptials of dropping eggs all over the place. favorite son Alex (Mark O’Brien) And it does so with the help of and new bride Grace (Samara rather simple film titles: “The Weaving), an orphan in search of a Cabin in the Woods,” “You’re welcoming family. She knows Next,” “Ready or Not.” That last nothing, while new hubby has long one certainly asks the question just tried to forget the last time he wit- down the wrong hallway. They’re how crazy the in-laws really are – nessed these events as a child. the product of anguish, eventually murderously so here – but a deeper But rules are rules, and for the delivered to add an air of visceral message about corruption festers pair to marry, Alex has to come thrills. Hardly a blank slate or the below the slashing, screaming and home (again, the why of it all is usual prudish damsel, Grace domi- occasional body bursts. amazing). He probably should’ve nates, with some snarky dialogue Masquerading as a slasher film, a been a bit more honest with his and a charming performance, dark comedy emerges by degrees. spouse, but love makes you do thanks to Weaving, who previously The premise: every time someone strange things, like hope she never fine-tuned her horror chops in new enters the fold, the Le Domas has to uncover the truth. You know, Netflix’s “The Babysitter,” family holds a special game night. all the stuff that helps build a strong “Mayhem” and the Starz series Sometimes it’s checkers. Less fre- foundation for any relationship that “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” quent, the “Ready or Not” card lasts. As a dark comedy, of course appears, and a violent game of Little does the Le Domas family hilarious moments occur between hide-and-seek follows. Why does know that Grace is a final girl, not the scares. These rich snobs, espe- this tradition continue? That’s half the classic victim of horror but a cially Emilie (Melanie Scrofano, the fun, but it doesn’t channel the new more aggressive kind. Her Star of Syfy’s cult series “Wynonna photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight likes of “The Purge,” where rich screams are not the result of exces- Earp”) – perpetually high and acci- Samara Weaving stars as Grace in “Ready or Not,” a dark comedy about people kill for the thrill. sive hysteria or irrational retreats dentally killing everyone but Grace a family with a homicidal tradition. – don’t know how to handle weaponry or the emotional toll of it all. Except for Aunt Helene (Nicky explores the distinction between will we lie to ourselves and screw Guadagni); she cray. victimhood and complicity. Becky over others? The former could be One of the most telling sequels and others who feel bad might noble, but the latter highlights how involves a debate about how close- object to what must be done, in the- the family unit can mutate into ly the family should adhere to tradi- ory, but that’s little comfort to the something vile when conscience is tion. Must they use 19th century victims. Like guilt that momentari- ignored in service of material gain weaponry? Can they find her with ly washes over privileged folks that hurts others. surveillance cameras? It’s all laugh- who witness wrongdoing from a “Ready or Not” is a breakout hor- ably played out like modern people distance, what does it matter? ror hit from the unlikely director unsure how to continue a tradition Inaction still permits the crime. At duo, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and or religious rite. And since they’re least Charity (Elyse Levesque) – Tyler Gillett, whose most notable all so self-involved, they can’t look wife of ill-favored son Daniel credits include a segment of anthol- past their own discomfort, especial- (Adam Brody) – overtly supports ogy horror film “V/H/S” and the ly when the house staff are acciden- what transpires, believing it will infuriating found-footage film tally killed. help her maintain a lavish life. “Devil’s Due.” As for writers Guy photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight With characters like matriarch This all adds up to some choice Busick and Ryan Murphy, they The Le Domas family prepares for a deadly game of hide-and-seek in Becky (Andie MacDowell), who words about the notion of family, deserve high praise. Without them, “Ready or Not.” married into this mess, the film namely how sentimentality permits a film this fun, refreshing and orig- folks to justify heinous acts in ser- inal doesn’t even get off the ground. vice of protecting their own. What This is a win for horror cinema and will we do to protect those closest a cathartic takedown of self-serving Saturn Awards honor the best in fantasy and horror to us? Or more to the point, how privilege.

The 45th annual Saturn Awards expand the brand creating a home ence, but our rich history started will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, at for fandom year round will include a long before it was mainstream and the Avalon Theater in Hollywood. slate of co-marketing deals and includes everyone from J.J. For first time in its history, the brand partnerships all for the first Abrams to Gale Anne Hurd, Academy of Science Fiction, time in the show’s history. With new George Lucas to Jason Blum, Fantasy and Horror – the organiza- content in development and decades Jordan Peele to Gal Gadot, Ryan tion that founded and owns the of never before seen exclusive Coogler, Zoe Saldana and legends Saturn Awards – has made a multi- archival awards show footage with like Rod Serling. We couldn’t be year partnership deal with veteran fandom’s legendary icons, the more grateful to Justin and the television producer Justin W. Saturn brand will provide fans with team he has assembled as they take Hochberg, which resulted in the unprecedented innovative experi- this to infinity and beyond.” upcoming, newly produced and ences. The reinvigoration of the Saturn reinvigorated Saturn Awards show. “For 44 years, the Saturn Awards Awards also includes the creation The traditionally non-televised show has been the only award of an Awards Advisory Board with Saturn Awards has been a favorite show to exclusively recognize members of the TV, film, anima- event among groundbreaking cre- Science Fiction, Fantasy and tion and fan community. The ators, and the new production will Horror feature films and televi- board’s role will be to help produce be an exciting evolution. For the first sion,” said Robert Holguin, the the annual presentation and ensure time since the one-time airing in president of the Academy of it rigorously honors fans and fan 1978, it will be available to global Science Fiction, Fantasy and culture. fans via a streaming partner to be Horror. “Today genre fans make up The Avalon Theater is located at later announced. the most powerful portion of 1735 Vine St. For information, Hochberg’s additional plans to today’s global entertainment audi- visit thesaturnawards.com. Grammy Museum to show film on Latin music legends The Grammy Museum is pre- Tom Donahue and co-writer/pro- music has always given a voice to senting a special premiere screen- ducer Zach Horowitz. the lost, forgotten and powerless in ing and discussion of the “Los The documentary follows the their community, and their docu- Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison” Los Tigres del Norte band as it trav- mentary’s focus on the issue of documentary on Tuesday, Sept. 10, els to Folsom Prison to perform for Latino incarceration is particularly at the museum. the inmates, 50 years after Johnny timely. The event is part of the Grammy Cash played there in 1968. The The film will debut as a Netflix Museum’s ongoing “Reel to Reel” multi-Grammy winning band is Original documentary later this series and will begin at 7:30 p.m. one of the most popular and influ- year for Hispanic Heritage Month. with a before-release screening of ential artists in the history of Latin The soundtrack from the documen- the Netflix Original documentary, music. They have sold over 40 mil- tary is the first live album released followed by Latin Recording lion albums, released over 50 $1 from Folsom in 50 years. The doc- Academy President and CEO singles and placed more tracks on umentary will be screened in Gabriel Abaroa hosting a discus- the “Hot Latin Songs Chart” than Spanish with English subtitles. sion with the band, two-time Oscar- any other artist in history. Five The Grammy Museum is located winning composer and 18-time decades into their career, they con- at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For infor- Latin Grammy-winning music pro- tinue to sell out concerts across the mation, call (213)765-6800, or visit ducer Gustavo Santaolalla, director U.S. and Latin America. Their grammymuseum.org. 24 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Emmy, Tony winner to be honored with An honor fit for a queen Hollywood Walk of Fame star Actress Judith Light will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 12. Light’s star, the 2,673rd on the Walk of Fame, will be located at 6200 Hollywood Blvd. Light, who will be honored in the category of live theatre/live perfor- mance, is known for plays like “The Assembled Parties,” movies like “Ira and Abby” and TV shows like “Dallas” and “Law and Order: SVU.” Helping emcee Rana Ghadban, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star will be Walk of Famer America Ferrera, Jill Soloway, Daryl Roth and Bernie Telsey. “Judith Light is a triple threat, well known for her extensive body of work on stage, film and televi- sion,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Light was born in Trenton, New photo by Victoria Will/courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Jersey, and graduated from Judith Light will be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Carnegie Mellon University, where live theatre/live performance category on Sept. 12. photo courtesy of Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s Twitter she studied drama. After several On Aug. 29, Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th years in repertory theater, she District, celebrated with actress Kirsten Dunst as she received a star and Order: SVU”; “Dallas” and Critics’ Choice nominations. Last made her Broadway debut in the on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Who’s the Boss.” year, her role in Murphy’s “The 1975 revival of “A Doll’s House.” Dunst, known for portraying Mary Jane Watson in “Spider-Man” She received her first Tony Assassination of Gianni Versace: Her breakthrough role was in the and its sequels, was honored in the motion pictures category with a Award nomination in 2011 for her American Crime Story” earned her ABC daytime soap opera “One star at 7076 Hollywood Blvd., near the Gateway to the Walk of Fame performance in the original an Emmy nomination and a Critics Life to Live” from 1977 to 1983, at La Brea Avenue. Broadway play “Lombardi.” In Choice nomination. where she played the role of Karen Filmmaker Sofia Coppola, who directed Dunst in her film “Marie 2012 and 2013, Light won two con- Light is also well known for her Wolek. For this role, she won two Antoinette,” and actor Jesse Plemons, Dunst’s fiancé and co-star in secutive Tony Awards for Best work in film, which includes consecutive Daytime Emmy the television series of “Fargo,” lauded the actress in their speeches Featured Actress in a Play for her “Before You Know It,” “Ms. White Awards for Outstanding Lead at the star ceremony. performances in “Other Desert Light,” “Save Me,” “Ira and Abby” Actress in a Drama Series. Her Dunst stars in the Showtime series “On Becoming a God in Central Cities” and “The Assembled and “The Ryan White Story”. other television work includes Florida,” which premiered last month. Parties.” Light was honored this year at “Ugly Betty,” for which she was For information, visit walkoffame.com. This fall, she stars with Bette the Tony awards with the 2019 nominated for an Emmy; “Law Midler and Ben Platt in Ryan Isabelle Stevenson Award for her Murphy’s Netflix series “The extensive philanthropy work; she is Politician.” Light also stars in the an impassioned advocate to end musical finale of “Transparent,” HIV/AIDS and is a champion for 5K run offers fun, fitness for a purpose Amazon Prime’s Golden Globe- LGBTQ and human rights. winning series, for which Light For information, visit walkof- At the end of September, which received Golden Globe, Emmy and fame.com. is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will hold its 21st annual Alive & Running 5K for Suicide Prevention on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 7 a.m. at West 88th Street & La Tijera Boulevard, just north of LAX. Actress Catherine Hicks of “7th Heaven” will emcee the event, musical artist Alex Boyé will per- form and suicide prevention advo- cate Talinda Bennington will speak. The event will begin with regis- tration at 7 a.m., followed by a pre- race program at 7:30 and warm-up period at 7:45. The race begins at 8, and the entertainment starts at 9. Alive & Running is chaired by Pamela Kluft, vice chair of Didi Hirsch’s board of directors, who lost her sister, Beth, to suicide in 2012. “Alive & Running provides a photo courtesy of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services sense of connection and community Musical artist Alex Boyé will perform at the 21st annual Alive & Running for people who have experienced 5K for Suicide Prevention. the trauma and pain of suicide attempts or loss. By sharing our sto- Hirsch’s 2019 Mental Health ones dealing with mental health ries, we erase the stigma of mental Ambassador Award. challenges. Talinda has become an Expert Installation illness, which encourages people to Suicide prevention advocate advocate for this effort and speaks 60 Years of Experience reach out for help and saves more Bennington is a guest speaker at regularly on panels, media and lives,” said Kluft, a Beverly Hills Alive & Running. In 2017, events about the need to change Call today for a free estimate! resident. Talinda’s husband, Linkin Park’s our culture so that those who are Boyé, a multicultural musical Chester Bennington, died by sui- suffering emotionally can get the artist who has shared the stage with cide. Determined to prevent the care they deserve. the likes of Jay-Z, Tim McGraw pain her family experienced, To help focus attention on sui- and Justin Timberlake, is passion- Talinda Bennington partnered cide prevention, Didi Hirsch part- ate about spreading messages of with Give an Hour and the nered with Born This Way hope and light through his music – Campaign to Change Direction Foundation’s #BeKind21 cam- especially to people struggling and Launched 320 Changes paign, which urges participants to with mental illness. He will per- Direction – an effort named in make kindness a habit. Registering form his suicide prevention anthem honor of Chester Bennington, or donating to Alive & Running is 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood “Bend Don’t Break.” Boyé per- whose birthday was March 20. one act of kindness promoted by formed at Didi Hirsch’s Alive & The goal of 320 Changes Didi Hirsch. 323-248-0840 Running 5K for Suicide Prevention Direction is to ensure that families For information, visit didi- Open every day • tashmans.com in 2018 and is a recipient of Didi are equipped to support loved hirsch.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 September 5, 2019 Slides, swings included in improvements Supporters see From page 1 be ADA-compliant with play struc- Pacific Park on Wednesday with her ground is part of a larger effort to tures that are tailored to children 2- 3-year-old son Adam, said she is bring new amenities to the park and opportunity for more 12 years old. excited about the new playground. improve quality of life in the neigh- “It’s much safer and heat-resis- “I think it will be great,” she borhood. Other improvements in tant,” said Ryu spokesman Mark added. “[Adam] likes to play on the the works include improved sig- local control Pampanin. “Right now, they are swings, so I’m sure the new ones nage at entrances at the southeast From page 1 playing on sand, which gets hot.” will be his favorite. I’m looking for- and southwest corner of the parks, The play structures include new ward to seeing it open.” more outdoor fitness equipment, swings, slides, climbing apparatus- The playground project was better lighting and additional secu- and “flexibility” SB 58 offers. remain open later and West es and more. New shade canopies funded by $540,000 in Quimby rity features. While he wouldn’t advocate for a Hollywood did, for example, will be installed over the equip- fees, which are paid by developers “There are so many families in the later closing time every night, Koretz’s nearby 5th District ment, complementing an existing for park improvements in lieu of area,” he said. “We are excited to get D’Amico said extended hours could still be impacted. shaded space with tables adjacent land donations for parks when the this installed as soon as possible.” would be great for special events Koretz said the costs of the to the playground. city approves private projects. Pan Pacific Park is located at like New Year’s Eve, the LA extended hours, which include Sheila Grandahl, who visited Pan Pampanin added that the new play- 7600 Beverly Blvd. Pride Festival in West Hollywood money for city services like and Halloween Carnaval. ambulances and police overtime, “I would never support an could cost Los Angeles hundreds across-the-board 4 a.m. [closing of millions of dollars over the Dodgers announce bobblehead for fundraiser for] every alcohol service estab- course of the pilot program. As lishment,” D’Amico said. “I don’t evidence, he pointed to a study think that would be good for our by Meenakshi S. Subbaraman The Los Angeles Dodgers city or good for the region, but I and William C. Kerr, who found Foundation will feature Dodger can imagine that under the right that estimated costs range pitcher Kenley Jansen on its sec- circumstances on special occa- between $266 million and $1.1 ond limited-edition LADF run sions, it would be exactly the billion over five years. bobblehead, given to all runners in right thing for us to do.” “Do we want to put that money the sixth annual Biofreeze Los Meister said she’s concerned toward our homelessness crisis Angeles Dodgers Foundation Run or our lack-of-drinking-between- presented by UCLA Health on 2-and-4-a.m. crisis? It seems like Sunday, Sept. 29, at Dodger we should have our priorities Stadium. “Do we want to more straight,” Koretz said. On Aug. 29, LADF also released put that money Ryu voted against Koretz’s its newest Dodgers ‘19 medal resolution, saying the law does design and runner tech t-shirt for all toward our not allow bars to stay open later participants. The race weekend held homelessness by default. Rather, it increases at Dodger Stadium is expected to crisis or our Los Angeles’ local control and draw over 30,000 people between allows the city to find out what the 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run and lack-of-drinking- the impact of such a rule change Health + Wellness Expo starting between-2-and-4- would truly be, starting with a Saturday, Sept. 28. few locations. “This popular annual event has a.m. crisis? It “As elected leaders, we should grown to be one of the most highly seems like we be making decisions informed by attended runs in Southern should have our data and facts, not judgments or California, bringing thousands of assumptions … Any 4 a.m. exten- Dodger fans and LADF friends to priorities more sion should come with increased support us and our mission. We are straight.” state funding for public safety, but proud to have evolved into a full we can only make that call if we Health + Wellness weekend at -Los Angeles City allow ourselves the option to Dodger Stadium,” said Nichol Councilman Paul Koretz study its impact. I don’t believe in Whiteman, LADF CEO. “Our run- saying ‘no’ before we even have ners look forward to each year’s the chance to learn more. It’s medal, shirt and now our special about public-safety issues, as much better to lead with facts edition run bobbleheads. We are well as noise and possible crimi- than with fear,” Ryu said. thrilled to add Kenley Jansen to the nal activity lasting even later into Koretz said he and his fellow collection.” the night. opponents of SB 58 will likely LADF will also host over 3,600 “We already have enough have to act soon. Gov. Gavin youth for the 5K from Students Run photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation issues with people leaving the Newsom founded a winery and LA, a local nonprofit that provides a A limited-edition Kenley Jansen bobblehead will be released for the sixth bars. I just don’t think it’s neces- has ownership interest in restau- free youth mentoring and marathon- annual Biofreeze Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Run presented by sary to have them open all night, rants, bars and hotels that serve training program throughout greater UCLA Health. basically,” she said. alcohol. Newsom will likely sign Los Angeles. The run serves as the The Los Angeles City Council the bill if it is approved by the kick-off to their Los Angeles benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers tions. has taken a stand against SB 58. Senate and Assembly, Koretz marathon training season. Foundation’s programs and grant- For information, visit The council voted 10-2 on Aug. said, though his predecessor, All proceeds from the event will making to local nonprofit organiza- dodgers.com/run. 27 to approve a resolution then-Gov. Jerry Brown, vetoed a authored by Councilman Paul similar bill last year. Koretz, 5th District, that opposes “I see nothing to lead me to Wiener’s bill. Councilman Jose expect that [Newsom] would Dodgers Foundation 2019 grants top $1M Huizar, 14th District; have the same wisdom that Jerry Councilwoman Monica Brown did,” Koretz said. Rodriguez, 7th District; and With that in mind, Koretz said with more to come before year’s end Councilman Greig Smith, 12th action must be taken while the District, were absent, while bill is still in the legislature. The Los Angeles Dodgers opportunities and promote sports- access and equity, and, with the Councilman Joe Buscaino, 15th Otherwise, Koretz said the bill is Foundation announced that more based youth development through support of fans, we will continue to District, and Councilman David likely to be enacted for its five- than $1.1 million has already been increased skills and positive and support impactful nonprofit pro- Ryu, 4th District, voted against year pilot program, then rescind- awarded in 2019 to local nonprof- safe places to play for youth with grams to produce meaningful the resolution. ed, similar to many states which its, with more funding still to be disabilities. results on our fields, in our class- Koretz pointed out that while lowered their minimum drinking announced through December. Health + Wellness grants address rooms and at our recreation cen- some cities may not choose to age in the 1970s, then raised LADF focuses its efforts on three health challenges that prevent chil- ters,” Whiteman added. extend their hours, the cities that them back to 21 once the impact areas it calls its pillars: Education + dren from excelling in school or Recently awarded grants include do let bars operate later may became clear. Literacy, Sports + Recreation, and recreational activities, including Para Los Niños, which received cause impacts to their neighbors “For the people who are Health + Wellness. food insecurity, fitness and healthy $15,000 to support the Reading is by drawing drunk drivers, who injured and died in the mean- Education + Literacy grants pro- eating. Grants also support efforts Leading program for 1,300 ele- must cross city limits to get to time, that won’t be much com- vide access, opportunity and inno- to improve the mental and physical mentary students in 59 classrooms their destination. So even if Los fort to them or their families,” vation to youth at critical engage- wellness of youth. and the purchase of approximately Angeles did not allow bars to Koretz said. ment stages, from kindergarten “We have the privilege of turning 2,000 books for classroom libraries through college, through reading Dodger fans into funders who, in Downtown, East Los Angeles and STEM activities, foster care through their 50/50 raffle and in- and Koreatown; the I Have a healthy cooking and nutrition um to further highlight grantees to support services, middle school stadium fundraising participation, Dream Foundation Los Angeles, classes in six Title 1 schools in the millions of fans throughout the mentorship and college scholar- team up with us to award these which received $15,000 to support Los Angeles Unified School season. ships and support. amazing nonprofits with important year-round college and career District. LADF accepts grant applications Sports + Recreation grants sup- funds to tackle the most significant readiness programming for 500 In addition to grant awards, three times a year. Final program port work that uses baseball and problems facing the city of Los underserved students in Boyle LADF activates with grantees, co- grants will be announced in softball to build community and Angeles,” said Nichol Whiteman, Heights, Watts and Inglewood; and hosts grantee events, digitally December. reinforce what it means to be a LADF CEO. Common Threads, which received showcases their work and con- For information, visit team. Grantees provide leadership “We believe in opportunity, $20,000 to support afterschool ducts “Giving Moments” in stadi- dodgers.com/ladf. 26 September 5, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Housing will be by Memorial events allow public, first women, for women responders to pay respects to those lost From page 1 From page 1 Airlines Flight 93 crashed. forget.” Spagnoli, will address those in Specifically created for women, from the ballot initiative Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Matsch The first ceremony is smaller, attendance, and a collaborative the new shelter features spaces approved in 2016 for homeless said sometimes, people mistake the and preparations begin before sun- BHPD and BHFD honor guard will for social service providers to housing projects. Prior to con- twisted beam and statues as just rise at approximately 6 a.m. when present the colors. The uniformed provide counseling, job training struction, city staff sought input other pieces of outdoor artwork in BHFD personnel begin getting their officers will present the flag flown and other resources aimed at get- from neighbors. The facility will Beverly Hills, but those who pay equipment ready and raise an at the memorial that day to some- ting them permanently off the be staffed full-time with 24-hour closer attention will find a special American flag on a ladder truck, one who’s made a positive impact streets. The goal is to give security. Many neighbors were site that includes a piece of Matsch said. on the community, though Matsch women a place to call home and supportive, including JoAnn American Airlines Flight 77, the At approximately 6:40 a.m., all said the identity of the recipient help in turning their lives around, Koplin, a Sierra Bonita Avenue plane that hit the Pentagon, and its uniformed fire and police personnel will remain a secret until the cere- said Los Angeles City resident who spoke during the captain’s insignia wings, as well as in Beverly Hills, and any other mony. Councilman David Ryu, 4th groundbreaking for the project copies of important documents like departments who wish to partici- “This year, it’s somebody who’s District. last November. the Constitution, Gettysburg pate, will assemble at the memorial been very involved since the very “The Gardner Street Women’s “It’s contingent upon every Address and Declaration of so they can mark the occasion in beginning in supporting the fire Bridge Housing Center is some- community to be part of the solu- Independence. real time. department, just a top-notch per- thing special,” Ryu added. “Not tion,” Koplin said. “I think it’s the most beautiful At 6:57 a.m., the moment the son,” Matsch said. just for the countless women it “Homelessness is an urban prob- memorial this side of New York,” first tower of the World Trade Music will also play an important will serve, but for the communi- lem that affects every communi- Matsch said. Center fell, the police officers and role, as Engineer Chad Beery will ty who worked hand-in-hand ty in our city. I support [the shel- Each year, the city also holds a firefighters will stand at attention perform patriotic songs, bagpipe with me and my staff to bring ter] 100%.” pair of public remembrances to for a ceremonial bell-ringing to players will accompany the honor this building back to life and The women to be served at the honor first responders and the honor those lost in the line of duty guard and Kirschner Creative turn it into a vital resource to center have been selected by the approximately 3,000 people who and a moment of silence. Artists will provide trumpeters to help end homelessness. I invite Los Angeles Homeless Services died, thousands more who were “It’s a short ceremony, about four commemorate the occasion as well. everyone to join us for the grand Authority. The idea is for them to injured and hundreds of millions minutes, but it’s very solemn. It’s Matsch said the music is the most opening and welcome this latest stay at the shelter for 90 days to who were shaken by the attacks. intimate. It’s our uniformed person- touching part of a ceremony that’s housing resource to Council two years while permanent hous- “Since that tragic day, Beverly nel paying respects to what already emotionally moving. District 4.” ing is secured. With a rotating Hills has honored the fallen each occurred that day,” Matsch said. “When they’re doing the [trum- The opening celebration will pool of clients, the shelter will year with special ceremonies At 5:30 p.m., the larger – and pets] and they’re doing ‘Taps,’ the be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at potentially serve countless including moving tributes from our longer, at approximately half an echo version of it … it sends chills 9 a.m. at the new shelter. The women in the future. residents and first responders,” hour in length – event will begin. through me every time I hear that,” facility will be operated by the “In its lifetime, or for the Mayor John Mirisch said. “We Public officials, including Mirisch, Matsch said. “You can’t help but be Weingart Center, a nonprofit library, its second lifetime, it will hope the community will join us BHFD Chief Greg Barton and brought to tears when you hear contracting with the city to pro- serve a significant number of once again as we pledge to never Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra those [trumpets] playing.” vide services for homeless indi- women,” Pampanin added. “It viduals. In addition to case man- will help them get their lives on agement for each person living at track, and when they move into the shelter, special programs permanent housing, new women Beverly Hills to hold workshop on local wildlife such as yoga will be held. The will come in.” Gardner Street Women’s Bridge Construction crews were Beverly Hills and its environs are Housing Center is also unique in putting the finishing touches on home to a myriad of critters of all that will be run by women for the building on Sept. 4, and sizes, including coyotes, mountain women, Ryu spokesman Mark preparations are underway for lions, opossums, raccoons, squir- Pampanin said. the opening celebration. City rels, skunks, migrating fowl and “All of the staff, from the officials hope the shelter will many more. manager to the security guard to make a difference in the lives of On Sept. 24, the city of Beverly the case workers, will be homeless women and will be a Hills Community Development women,” he added. “This is a model for additional shelters. Department is sponsoring an event permanent bridge housing struc- “It’s small and intimate, yet to educate residents about how best ture. It was a completely comfortable,” Pampanin added. to handle interactions with wildlife. Measure HHH-funded project.” “It’s not just housing. Everyone The workshop, to be held from 6:30 The approximately $1.8 mil- is going to be given wraparound to 8:30 p.m. at the La Cienega Park lion to create the shelter came programs and services.” Community Center, is presented by Los Angeles Animal Services and the animal control company Critter Trapper. Los Angeles releases draft of The first line of defense is prop- erty maintenance, the event’s orga- nizers said. Well-maintained fences proposed cat program and perimeter walls, as well as intact screens on sub-floor and roof The city of Los Angeles has pre- city would directly engage in or vents, go a long way to keeping ani- pared a draft environmental impact make available funds for the mals out of buildings. To deter them report to evaluate the potential spay/neuter of free-roaming cats from the property, ensure that the environmental effects of the pro- that may be returned to where they trash bin area is maintained clean, posed Citywide Cat Program that were found, relocated to a working that there is no trash left or put out- addresses free-roaming (feral or cat program or adopted; make side the bins and that the bins are stray) cats in the city. The city is amendments to the city of Los kept tightly closed at all times, the requesting input on the Draft EIR Angeles Administrative Code to event’s organizers said. from public agencies, residents and broaden the permitted use of The second line of defense is to photo by Priss Enri/courtesy of Unsplash other interested project stakehold- Animal Sterilization Funds and to not feed pets outside or feed Coyotes are one of many species that can be found in Beverly Hills. ers. the city of Los Angeles Municipal wildlife at any time; this includes In 2006, the city’s Department of Code regarding the definition of a birds, squirrels and other small ani- ited for this very reason; the feeding Way, though attendees can park Animal Services began to imple- cat kennel; implement a modified mals. Feeding pets outside attracts attracts the wildlife that preys on across the street at the tennis center. ment a “trap, neuter, return” policy trap, neuter and return program that wildlife to pets, not to their food, so the animals people feed, the event’s For information or to RSVP, con- and program for free-roaming cats. includes facilitation of trapping, pets should be fed indoors and no organizers said. tact Josh Charlin by calling The city also distributed vouchers neutering and returning, TNR- pet food should be left outside. The La Cienega Park Community (310)285-1175 or emailing jchar- to be used for free-roaming cat spay related community education and feeding of urban wildlife is prohib- Center is located at 8400 Gregory [email protected]. or neuter surgeries, issued cat-trap- outreach and collaboration with ping permits and otherwise provid- TNR organizations, and use of ed support and referrals to commu- incentives to encourage the cap- ing the free-roaming cat population help respond to and address free- Answers From Page 22 nity groups that engage in TNR ture, sterilization and release of in the city. The objectives of the roaming cat issues; further imple- programs. In 2008, the city was free-roaming cats, including to proposed Citywide Cat Program ment the city’s no-kill policy by sued, and in 2010 the Los Angeles TNR groups who may return the include: Facilitating spaying and reducing the rate of euthanasia of Superior Court issued an injunction cats to free-roaming status; publish neutering of cats in the city; reduc- cats in city animal services centers; which prohibited the city from fur- and implement program guidelines ing the relative number of free- and establishing TNR as the pre- ther implementing the TNR policy and ecological conservation mea- roaming cats in the city over time; ferred policy to humanely address and program without completing an sures; and create a working cat pro- facilitating more public and com- free-roaming cats. environmental review process in gram. munity education on animal-related The Draft EIR public review and compliance with the California Broadly stated, the purpose of the topics, including free-roaming cats; comment period begins Aug. 29 Environmental Quality Act. The proposed project is to assist in training animal services center staff and ends on Oct. 28. scoping process for the EIR began achieving the city’s no-kill goal and members on cat management pro- For information, visit in 2017. support the city’s adoption of TNR grams and engage in collaborative eng.lacity.org/citywide-cat-pro- Under the proposed project, the as the preferred method of address- efforts with local rescue groups to gram-e1907610 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 September 5, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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