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Volume 29 No. 12 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 21, 2019 Gold’s term as mayor ends Residents oppose Viper Room project n John Mirisch becomes new Beverly Hills mayor, n The 15-story Les Friedman sworn in to first term as vice mayor structure would involve By luke harold U.S. to end tobacco sales. demolition of the “We did a whole lot of things iconic music venue Following bans on flavored for health,” said Gold, co-chair- tobacco products and smoking in man of Cedars-Sinai’s Dept. of multiunit housing, Beverly Hills Anesthesiology, reflecting on the By cameron kiszla City Councilman Julian Gold’s past year. “As a physician, that one-year term as mayor ended always feels good.” On March 19, a contentious com- Wednesday night as the city munity meeting at the West attempts to become the first in the See Gold page 26 Hollywood Library highlighted the public opposition to what some people say is an attempt to remove a piece of music history from West Hollywood. West Hollywood-based Silver Creek Development has plans to tear down the Viper Room, which is known as a place to catch famous musicians in intimate shows and was once co-owned by , and the other businesses on that block of and build a hotel and apartment build- rendering by Morphosis Architects ing in its place. More than 50 people came to a meeting at the West Hollywood Library, The 15-story structure by many of them in opposition to plans by Silver Creek Development to tear Morphosis Architects, which fea- down the Viper Room and the other businesses on its block of Sunset tures one plant-adorned vertical Boulevard. tower and a crescent-shaped tower photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills that join at the top and the bottom, But a variety of concerns led senior planners for the city of West Beverly Hills City Councilman Julian Gold began his second term as will contain 115 hotel rooms, 31 more than 50 people to the library’s Hollywood, and four representa- mayor last year, when he was sworn in by his wife with his daughter market-rate residential units and 10 community room to address tives of the development team. looking on. affordable housing units. Jennifer Alkire and Doug Vu, See Viper Room page 25 Plans for annual Pride in WeHo underway Proposed project near n Heilman replaces Duran on subcommittee Park Labrea raises concern that works with CSW By cameron kiszla of the Park La Brea Residents Association. The original idea was By luke harold Park La Brea residents had a to build a tower that would reach mixed reaction when they first more than 20 stories tall at the West Hollywood City heard of the Town and Country northwest corner of Park La Brea. Councilman John Heilman will project, which aims to build a “That massive building replace Councilman John Duran on mixed-use building at the southeast would’ve blocked light and air to a the council’s subcommittee that corner of Third and Fairfax whole subduction of our Park La works with Christopher Street West avenues, said retired Army Col. Brea community,” Harris said. on the annual Pride celebration. Donald Harris, secretary-treasurer See Project page 25 Duran was removed from the subcommittee, which also includes Mayor John D’Amico, at the last meeting following accusations of sexual harassment against Duran photo by John Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood from Gay Men’s Chorus members. Duran, pictured at last year’s Pride, was removed from a City Council City Attorney Mike Jenkins said a subcommittee that works with Christopher Street West to plan each formal censure of Duran over the year’s Pride celebration. recent allegations will be on the council’s April 1 agenda. Estevan Montemayor, the board to increase the available space. very expensive for the city, it’s very president of Christopher Street Street closures under consideration impactful for the residents and the West, said this year’s Pride, sched- include , businesses,” Heilman said. “I’m not uled for June 8-9, with a free kick- from to necessarily convinced we should be off event on June 7, is “focusing on Doheny Drive; San Vicente doing this going forward, on a long- uniting our community.” Boulevard, from term basis, but certainly this year it Ongoing construction at West to Santa Monica Boulevard; and makes sense since the park is still Hollywood Park created problems Robertson Boulevard, from not going to be fully open.” photo by Cameron Kiszla fitting all the attendees last year, so Melrose Avenue to Santa Monica The configuration of the week- A planned mixed-use building at the intersection of Third and Fairfax Boulevard. a series of street closures are under See Pride page 26 aims to keep Whole Foods and CVS while constructing 331 apart- consideration for this year’s event “Moving to a full street closure is ments. 2 March 21, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Cars & Fashion’ Oscar Peterson Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. hollywoodheritage.org. Join the Petersen Automotive Museum for an unveiling of fall and winter tribute apparel by fashion icons Naeem Khan LA Philharmonic presents “Oscar, With Learn to speak and Nicolas Jebran in the museum’s Love,” a tribute to pianist Oscar new exhibit “Winning Numbers: The Peterson, on Saturday, March 23, at 8 Japanese p.m. at the Walt First, The Fastest, The Famous” on Learn to speak Japanese through acting Disney Concert Friday, March 22, from 7 to 11 p.m. during a workshop on Tuesday, March Hall. Peterson, The event is part of the Cars & Fashion 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Japan considered one of series and includes a cocktail reception, Foundation, . Through role the finest pianists dinner, fashion show and after-party. playing, gestures and facial expres- of the 20th centu- Tickets start at $63 for members, $70 sions, Japanese actor Naoyuki Ikeda ry, was beloved by for nonmembers and $120 for VIP will teach participants how to react like jazz and classical access. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323)964- Japanese people in natural settings, and audiences for his 6331, petersen.org. how to speak spontaneously using basic virtuosity, influenced by his classical Japanese phrases. He will also share his training and jazz icon Art Tatum. The cross-cultural experiences as a Japanese ‘The Wolves’ man called “the actor working in movies and theatrical maharajah of the keyboard” was also a Enjoy the Los Angeles premiere of productions in the . prolific composer and will be remem- Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves” run- Admission is free. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., bered by an all-star line-up of jazz ning from Friday, Ste. 100. (323)761-7510, jflalc.org. March 22, through greats performing Peterson’s composi- Monday, April 22 tions and selections from the album, at the Echo “Oscar, With Love.” Tickets start at Theater Company. $57. 111 S. Grand Ave, laphil.com. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, a ‘Faith Healer’ group of 16- and “Faith Healer,” playwright Brian Friel’s 17-year-old female indoor soccer play- mysterious, humorous and unforget- ers navigate big questions and wage table work about tiny battles with the ferociousness of a the life and times pack of adolescent warriors. of an itinerant Showtimes are 8 p.m., Wednesday Irish healer, runs through Saturday and Monday; 4 p.m., from Saturday, Sunday. Tickets are $34. 3269 Casitas March 23, through Ave. (310)307-3753, echotheatercom- Sunday, May 12, pany.com. at the Odyssey Theatre. The play examines whether Fantastic Francis ‘Artists on Art’ photo courtesy of Corniche Entertainment Hardy is a miracle worker or a show- Enjoy a glimpse into LACMA’s collec- Master conguero, vocalist and bandleader Louie Cruz Beltran returns to man in search of a dollar. Showtimes tion through the eyes of Los Angeles Hollywood’s legendary Catalina Jazz Club on Friday, March 22, at 8:30 are 8 p.m., Wednesday through artists during “Artists on Art: Jennifer p.m. Beltran blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with soaring vocals and daz- Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start West” on Saturday, March 23, from 2 to zling percussion work, performing a blend of Latin jazz, jazz, R&B clas- at $32. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. 3 p.m. in the museum’s Study Center (310)477-2055 ext. 2, sics and originals. Tickets start at $20; dinner or two-drink minimum for Photography and Works on Paper. odysseytheatre.com. required in addition to tickets. 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)466-2210, West is an artist whose work explores. She will display artwork from the catalinajazzclub.com. Photography and Prints & Drawings Hollywood history collections and discuss how they relate in Hancock Park. The benefit for Piano Saturday, March 23, through Sunday, Hollywood Heritage’s Richard Adkins to her practice. Admission is free but Spheres includes hats for sale from the April 14 at the Santa Monica Playhouse. will present a program on the life and tickets are required. 5905 Wilshire personal collection of Catherine The play is the fourth in a series of come- career of theater, film and couturier

Blvd. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. Uniack, as well as vintage costume dies exploring the dynamics of relation- designer Gilbert Adrian on Sunday, jewelry and collectibles. Location pro- ships between men and women. Gould’s March 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Adrian cre- vided upon RSVP. (323)226-0326, or previous works in the series include ated costumes and apparel for “The Piano Spheres email [email protected]. “Troubled Waters,” “Is There Sex After Wizard of Oz,” including the famed Marriage” and “It’s Just Sex.” Showtimes ruby slippers, as well as hundreds of benefit are 8 p.m., Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. other Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films Piano Spheres is holding a ‘The Marriage Zone’ Tickets are $40. 1211 Fourth St., Santa from 1928-41. The presentation is part “Madhatter’s Tea Party” on Saturday, Playwright and director Jeff Gould’s “The Monica. (800)838-3006, brownpa- of the Afternoon @ the Barn series. March 23, at 3 p.m. at a private location Marriage Zone” has been extended from pertickets.com/event/3919605. General admission is $15. Hollywood LACO to perform music of James Newton Howard Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra written by and dedicated to Newton Howard Film Composer of Founded 1946 performs the world premiere of Maurice Marciano, was written for the Year for his work on the films 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Grammy, Emmy and Academy and spotlights Principal Cello “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Michael SUITE 330 Award-nominated composer James Andrew Shulman. Conductor Clayton” and “I Am Legend,” and P.O. B OX 36036 Newton Howard’s “Concerto for Laureate Jeffrey Kahane will lead he has received BMI’s Lifetime LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 Orchestra & Cello” on Saturday, the orchestra, which will also per- Achievement Award. Howard has (323)933-5518 March 23, at 8 p.m. at the Alex form Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. also written for classical music BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: Theatre, and Sunday, March 24, at 14, and Symphony No. 36, “Linz.” artists and ensembles and has 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B 7 p.m., at UCLA’s Royce Hall. LACO Principal Timpani and worked with popular music icons BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Newton Howard’s work, under- Percussion Wade Culbreath takes Elton John, Rod Stewart and Chaka WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM center stage on marimba for Khan, among others. Michael Villalpando Gabriella Smith’s “Riprap” for Kahane, equally at home at the PUBLISHER marimba and strings. keyboard, on the podium and as a Newton Howard, one of the most soloist with major orchestras, Karen Villalpando versatile and respected composers stepped down as LACO’s Music EDITOR & PUBLISHER currently working in film, has com- Director in 2017 following a suc- Edwin Folven posed scores for more than 120 cessful 20-year tenure. He has [email protected] movies during a 30-year career, established an international reputa- EDITOR including the Oscar-nominated tion as a truly versatile artist, recog- scores for “Defiance,” “Michael nized by audiences around the Luke Harold Clayton,” “The Village,” “The world for his mastery of a diverse [email protected] Fugitive,” “The Prince of Tides” repertoire ranging from Bach, Cameron Kiszla and “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” Mozart and Beethoven to [email protected] He also received Golden Globe Gershwin, Golijov and John REPORTERS nominations for his orchestral score Adams. Maura Turcotte for Peter Jackson’s blockbuster Concert Preludes, pre-concert [email protected] remake of “King Kong,” his sym- talks held one hour before curtain phonic score for “Defiance,” and and free for ticket holders, provide COPY E DITOR his songs from “Junior” and “One insights into the program’s music Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, photo courtesy of E F Marton Productions Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg Fine Day.” He won the 2009 and artists. Tickets start at $28. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Grammy Award for his co-score The Alex Theater is located at CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Conductor Laureate Jeffrey with Hans Zimmer for “The Dark 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale; The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are Kahane will lead the orchestra in weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail Night,” and an Emmy for the theme Royce Hall is located at 340 Royce subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- performances on March 23, at the to the Andre Braughter series Drive. For information and tickets, pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal “Gideon’s Crossing.” In 2008, call (213)622-7001 ext. 1, or visit advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Alex Theatre, and March 24 at Order No 736637. Royce Hall. World Soundtrack Award named laco.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 March 21, 2019

Formosa becomes WeHo’s newest local landmark Feinstein, Harris, Schiff introduce By luke harold bill to protect Rim of the Valley The Formosa Cafe, scheduled to reopen this May or June, has been n Schiff calls the Rim ishes, the wildlife it supports is designated a local cultural resource increasingly at risk. Congress must by the city of West Hollywood. and bridge between preserve the Rim of the Valley for “Please do what’s right for the the city, suburbs and the next generations, but we must place,” Bobby Green, a partner in act quickly on a bipartisan basis or 1933 Group, which owns the ‘spectacular wilderness’ this once in a century opportunity Formosa, told the council before it will be gone forever.” unanimously approved the designa- U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and The expansion would allow the tion. “Let’s save it for future genera- Kamala Harris and Rep. Adam National Park Service and the local tions.” Schiff introduced the Rim of the community to work together to The Formosa is looking for a gen- Valley Corridor Preservation Act, a better protect natural resources and eral manager and other staff mem- bill to add more than 191,000 acres habitat in the corridor and improve bers as it prepares for its reopening. of the Rim of the Valley Corridor access for recreational and educa- There will be a hiring event at the to the Santa Monica Mountains tional purposes. restaurant on March 5 from 1-3 p.m. photo by Luke Harold National Recreation Area. The legislation gives the park The cafe was frequented over the The Formosa Cafe is months away a reopening that many local resi- “Protecting natural places like service the authority to implement years by singers, actors and mob- dents have been looking forward to. the Rim of the Valley Corridor capital improvements, including sters during Hollywood’s Golden from urban expansion is essential new trails, roads and public facili- Age, but closed suddenly in for improving the quality of life in ties; monitor and study wildlife December 2016. Following some mercial development, especially in of demolition in the early 1990s, the Los Angeles basin,” Feinstein and ecosystems; participate in uncertainty about the building’s fate, the growing film industry,” said were two of the Formosa’s contem- said. “Our legislation would con- cooperative conservation and 1933 Group, a hospitality company Victor Omelczenko, board presi- porary regulars. It has also made nect more Southern res- recreation planning; provide tech- that specializes in renovating and dent of the nonprofit West several memorable cameo appear- idents to the trails and vast open nical assistance for resource pro- reopening historic hospitality Hollywood Preservation Alliance, ances in “L.A. Confidential” and spaces in the foothills of the sur- tection and recreation planning; venues, secured a lease in spring after the commission approval in other movies and TV shows. rounding mountains. It would also contribute financially to projects 2017. January. The interior was renovated in protect sensitive habitat for that protect important natural The Formosa’s local designation Omelczenko and another mem- mid-2015, a little more than one year California wildlife including resources; and acquire land comes two years after the City ber of the alliance were not avail- before the Formosa closed. 1933 mountain lions, bobcats and gold- through donation, exchange or Council recognized it as one of near- able for comment before press time. Group is working with the grandson en eagles. The foothills surround- purchase. ly 60 properties throughout the city Several key details of Formosa’s of former owner Lem Quon to deco- ing the Los Angeles basin are a The proposed expansion that could be eligible for historic origins are unknown, including its rate the new Formosa with the same truly special place worthy of respects existing private property designation at the local, state or architect and builder, according to autographed celebrity photos and stronger protections.” rights and local land-use authori- national level. The city’s Historic the city of West Hollywood’s his- other artifacts that used to be on dis- “The Rim of the Valley is the ties. Preservation Commission recom- toric preservation records. The con- play, and the menu will have a critical bridge between our urban It would not require a landowner mended the cafe’s designation in struction date is estimated between “modern twist” on the Mongolian city centers, suburbs in the Los to participate in any conservation January, and local residents and 1920-29. Elvis Presley, John Wayne, beef, Beijing chicken and other Angeles basin and the spectacular or recreation activities or place preservation enthusiasts have long Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra favorite dishes from the past. wilderness that surrounds us – our additional restrictions on property supported it. were among its regulars. A total of 762 places in West bill would help protect these lands owners. “The iconic Formosa Cafe on Christopher Lloyd and John Cusack, Hollywood have been designated as for generations to come,” Schiff The legislation does not allow Historic Route 66 played an impor- who advocated for landmark desig- cultural resources, including 15 that said. “As more of this area is for land acquisition through emi- tant role in West Hollywood’s com- nation when the cafe faced the threat have a national designation. developed and open space dimin- nent domain. 4 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Man comes down from crane Symbols originally thought to be anti-Semitic after more than three hours in park no longer considered a hate incident “He climbed up the crane on a By edwin folven By edwin folven ladder system. The crane was A man who authorities said pointed northbound over Eighth Wilshire Division detectives are was experiencing a psychiatric Street and we had to close down no longer investigating a case in emergency climbed approxi- the street to protect vehicles and which bloody symbols were mately 80 feet up a crane in pedestrians,” Preciado added. scrawled on a bench in Pan Pacific Koreatown Monday evening, “The crisis negotiator communi- Park as a hate incident after authori- prompting a large police and fire cated with the individual and the ties determined the symbols resem- department response. personnel attached harnesses and bling swastikas were actually Hindu Los Angeles Fire Department climbed up. They put a harness symbols. personnel were notified about the on the man and he came down The incident drew widespread man climbing up the crane in the around 8 p.m.” attention on March 4 after park 3000 block of W. Eighth Street at Preciado said the man was in employees found a large amount of approximately 4:45 p.m. Police his 20s and was distraught over blood in and around a restroom near summoned a crisis negotiator and family and financial issues. He the park’s recreation center, and the Eighth Street was closed near was taken to a hospital for a psy- symbols marked on a concrete bench Berendo Street, LAPD chiatric evaluation and was to be near the playground. Because the spokesman Frank Preciado said. held for 72 hours. symbols were initially believed to be swastikas, which they closely resem- photo by Edwin Folven ble, and there was a large amount of A large amount of blood and bloody graffiti was found near the play- blood found, the LAPD launched an ground and recreation center at Pan Pacific Park in early March. Pedestrian struck and killed extensive investigation that involved using a blood hound to follow a scent park in the days before the blood was Delgadillo added that investigators and blood trail leading away from found, and he is likely the person are determined to get to get to the on Robertson Boulevard the area. The dog followed the trail who scrawled the symbols. He bottom of the situation. south through the park and east on added that a woman of Indian “It’s quite unusual to find a sub- By edwin folven Boulevard outside of a marked Third until the it went cold. descent who lives nearby and saw stantial amount of blood in a bath- crosswalk. Nobody linked to the incident was the symbols told police they were room and that’s why we got the A 75-year-old man was struck The driver pulled over and waited found. The symbols were quickly Hindu in origin. Writing associated blood hounds,” Delgadillo added. “If and killed by a vehicle on March 17 for police to arrive. Alcohol or drugs cleaned up after being documented with Hinduism was also found near- anyone out there knows anything in the 1100 block of South were not a factor and authorities did by authorities. by, he added. about it, we would like them to call Robertson Boulevard, near the inter- not cite or arrest the unidentified dri- Senior Lead Officer Perry Jones Police are still uncertain about the us.” section of Whitworth Drive. ver. Paramedics pronounced the vic- said park staff later told investigators individual’s identity and vandalism Anyone with information is urged The Los Angeles County coro- tim dead at the scene. about a homeless man with a serious charges could be filed if they are to call Wilshire Division detectives ner’s department identified the vic- The collision remains under foot injury who had frequented the found. Wilshire Division Det. Ozzie at (213)922-8205. tim as Los Angeles resident Philip investigation by the LAPD’s West Difranco. He was struck by a 2006 Traffic Division. Anyone with infor- Toyota Corolla at approximately mation is urged to call (213)473- 8:30 p.m. while crossing Robertson 0234. Missing furniture from Freeman House sought The Los Angeles Police ture was removed and placed in The storage facility is managed by Department is searching for four storage after the 1994 Northridge USC’s School of Architecture. items of original furniture from the earthquake. The four pieces of fur- To view the furniture, visit lap- Beverly Hills condemns mass Samuel Freeman House in niture disappeared from a locked donline.org. Anyone with informa- Hollywood. room in a storage facility sometime tion is asked to contact the LAPD’s The house was designed by between July 5 and Sept. 17, 2012. Commercial Crimes Division at shooting in New Zealand Frank Lloyd Wright, and the furni- There were no signs of forced entry. (213)486-6940. The Beverly Hills City supremacy and praised mass Council joined the many voices murder. condemning the horrific murders “In the face of this assault on of dozens of innocent civilians in humanity, we must unite to New Zealand. eliminate Islamophobia in all of “Our hearts break for the peo- its despicable forms,” ple of New Zealand,” Councilman John Mirisch said. Councilman Julian Gold said. “As a Jew representing a large “Once again, an unimaginable Jewish community, I stand in tragedy has left lives in senseless solidarity with Muslims around ruin and we can only pray for the the world and express my deep- day when we can live in peace.” est sympathies to the families Authorities say a gunman of the victims.” opened fire in two mosques in The city of Beverly Hills’ Christchurch and streamed the flag was lowered to half-staff in incident on social media. A man- honor of the victims. The City ifesto belonging to the alleged Council remembered those lost gunman was later discovered with a moment of silence at its and included references to white March 20 meeting. Suspects charged for allegedly running a luxury vehicle scheme Two men have been charged investors to lease or purchase luxu- with defrauding a dozen victims ry vehicles and turn them over to out of nearly $4 million in a luxury the defendants, who were supposed automobile sublease scam, the Los to sublease the vehicles at a profit, Angeles County District Attorney’s said Deputy District Attorney Alex Office announced today. Karkanen of the Automobile Arman Mave Hazarian, 47, also Insurance Fraud Division. The men known as Dean Hazarian, of are accused of selling the automo- Tarzana, and Afshin Hashemi, 47, biles to unsuspecting buyers and also known as Al Hashemi, of pocketing the cash. Hollywood, face 40 felony counts Some of the victims allegedly of grand theft of an automobile and provided multiple cars to the defen- six felony counts of grand theft. dants, resulting in losses of up to The charges include allegations of $750,000. Hazarian and Hashemi taking more than $500,000 through also are accused of defrauding the fraud and embezzlement and tak- secondary buyers by receiving ing property valued at more than money for the vehicles but never $3.2 million. signing over the titles. Hazarian and Hashemi allegedly The defendants face 15 years and used internet ads to convince four months in state prison. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 21, 2019 6 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press West Hollywood paves way for digital advertisements on the n Up to 20 signs could ed the rules that will guide the agreement during public comment, future of advertising on the Strip,” but everyone seemed to agree that be built in next 15 years said Bianca Siegl, long-range plan- the art will add to the atmosphere ning manager for the city. Up to 20 on the Sunset Strip. BY CAMERON KISZLA new billboards could come to the “This would make West Strip over the next 15 years. Hollywood a world leader in pre- In the 1960s and 1970s, the Though the billboards and tall senting digital artwork on this mag- Sunset Strip was known for its large wall signs can be static or digital, nificent scale,” said Catherine Lee, billboards and tall wall signs that market trends show the new adver- who spoke during public comment. advertised the newest records from tising spaces are likely to all be dig- The city plans to retain a curator musicians who now fall into the ital, Siegl said. to select the art that will be dis- classic rock category. Through the The billboards will also display played and will host quarterly years, the content of those bill- civic announcements and art, mov- meetings with the billboard owners boards changed – now advertise- ing and still imagery, 17.5 percent to get their input about the art that’s ments encourage passersby to of the time. chosen. Then, the West Hollywood photo by Robert Landau check out the newest television “A lot of artists are now working Arts and Cultural Affairs The Sunset Strip was once home to advertisements for many of the pop- shows – but the allure remains for in digital media, and we think this is Commission will make the final ular rock ‘n’ roll acts of the day. large outdoor advertisements in a great opportunity to create almost decisions on which artwork will be West Hollywood. an outdoor museum of digital art shown and when it will be exhibit- Along Sunset Boulevard, many for people to enjoy while on the ed. The city will schedule the art a Councilwoman Lauren Meister said of the billboards are static, meaning Strip,” Siegl said. year in advance so billboard owners she was worried that the light from they only show one advertisement, Councilman John Heilman called can have an idea of what will run digital billboards would adversely but there may soon be more digital the policy a “win-win.” alongside their advertisements. affect residents and businesses, such signs that can show multiple ads “It’s a win for the sign companies Though the motion passed unan- as hotels, where incoming light could and serve the public good as well. and the property owners, but it’s imously, several council members cause problems. On March 19, the West also a win for the community … raised concerns, especially con- “I don’t want us to look like Hollywood City Council voted Ultimately, this is a good compro- cerning the scoring system that will Vegas. I really don’t, and that’s my “I don’t want us to unanimously to approve an amend- mise between the businesses and be developed to choose which bill- fear,” she said. ment to the zoning ordinance and the city,” he said. boards and wall signs will get Siegl said the next step will be for look like Vegas. I an amendment to the Sunset The exact amount of time the art brought to the council for the neces- West Hollywood to decide how to really don’t, and Specific Plan. and civic announcements will be sary approval. score the criteria for applicants, and that’s my fear.” By doing so, the council “adopt- shown was the subject of some dis- Councilman John Duran said he she said she expects a call for bill- wanted to be sure the scoring sys- board project proposals to go out tem rewarded creativity, not medi- this summer. -Councilwoman ocrity, and Heilman and Mayor Pro The city will probably begin with Lauren Meister Tem Lindsey Horvath said the about 12 billboards over the next applications that have already been couple of years, which will allow filed should receive some sort of the city to see how the program is bonus to give them priority. progressing and save some bill- Some concerns were also raised board space for future applicants, about the digital displays themselves. Siegl said.

photo by Cameron Kiszla West Hollywood may start accepting applications for new billboards as soon as this summer.

County seeks study of weed killer’s effect on health and environment

The Los Angeles County Board L.A. County and explore alterna- of Supervisors approved a motion tive methods for vegetation man- on March 19 directing county agement,” Barger said. departments to stop using the her- “In a 2015 study led by 17 bicide glyphosate while an investi- experts from 11 countries, the gation is conducted to examine World Health Agency’s whether the chemical has potential International Agency for Research adverse environmental and health on Cancer concluded that impacts. glyphosate should be classified as Glyphosate is a main ingredient ‘probably carcinogenic to in the herbicide “Roundup,” which humans,’” added Supervisor is used by many public agencies . 3rd District. “That and private companies for weed conclusion makes it imperative abatement. There is a growing that we question any long-term use body of scientific study about the of this controversial herbicide, and safety of using herbicides and the that’s exactly what this motion potential for negative impacts on calls for.” human, animal and environmental The motion directs the Los health, said Supervisor Kathryn Angeles County Department of Barger, 5th District, who co- Public Works, in conjunction with authored the motion the department of Public Health, “I am asking county depart- Parks and Recreation, Beaches and ments to stop the use of herbicide Harbors and the Agricultural until public health and environ- Commission, to study the chemi- mental professionals can deter- cal’s use and report back to the mine if it’s safe for further use in board within 30 days. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 21, 2019

Brownley introduces bills to fix VA funding process U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D- that VA’s budget is sufficient to again run low on funds – threaten- Westlake Village), chairwoman of meet the healthcare needs of our ing access to care for many veter- the House Veterans’ Affairs Health veterans and that it provides suffi- ans. The Veterans Healthcare Subcommittee, introduced two bills cient funds to upgrade and replace Improvement Act would bring back to ensure that the U.S. Department outdated facilities. VA must also be this neutral GAO assessment so of Veterans Affairs has the nimble and have the legal authority that Congress can better ensure VA resources it needs to care for necessary to open new community has the resources necessary to sup- America’s heroes. clinics in areas of greatest need. port the care America’s veterans The “Veterans Healthcare That’s why I introduced legislation have earned and deserve. Improvement Act” would require that will help us better ensure VA Every major VA medical facility the Government Accountability has the funds it needs to serve our lease — those with yearly rental Office to conduct an independent veterans and to cut through bureau- costs over $1 million — must be audit of VA’s medical care budget cracy that is making it harder to get authorized by Congress, and for so that Congress can ensure there care to some of our most vulnerable many years, this was done routine- are enough resources for veterans to and underserved veterans. We have ly. However, bureaucratic budget get the care they’ve earned and a responsibility to the men and battles in Congress have prevented deserve. The “Build a Better VA women who served our nation, and these routine authorizations from Act” would fix a bureaucratic bud- these bills will help us uphold our moving forward in recent years. photo by Luke Harold geting rule that is an unnecessary commitments.” The Build a Better VA Act would Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, mentioned a por- roadblock to quickly expanding In 2006, 2007 and 2008, VA ran eliminate this roadblock, allowing tion of a house that slid down Laurel Canyon during heavy rains as one veterans’ access to VA care in out of money, requiring emergency major medical facility leases to be underserved communities across supplemental appropriations, authorized by resolution rather than recent example of why residents need to be prepared. the nation. because VA’s budget underestimat- legislation – the same process cur- “President Trump released limit- ed the influx of new veterans need- rently used for other agency leases ed details on his proposal for next ing care. To ensure this never hap- that are executed by the General Hollywood Hills residents urged year’s budget, and there are many pened again, Congress passed a law Services Administration. By cutting unanswered questions about in 2009 requiring GAO to provide through the bureaucracy that holds whether his VA healthcare budget is an independent analysis of the up new leases, this bill will help to be prepared if disaster strikes adequate to uphold the promises we department’s health care funding ensure that veterans can access the have made to our nation’s heroes,” needs. That requirement expired in care they need, especially in under- By luke harold Mariscal said. Brownley said. “It is imperative 2013, and in the years since, VA has served communities. During the 1994 Northridge Months removed from the dev- Earthquake, many residents astating Woolsey fire, the Los flocked to park areas for safety Angeles Fire Department and because the open space provided a other local agencies hosted an sense of security. With Los emergency preparation and evacu- Angeles overdue for another big ation town hall for Hollywood earthquake, city officials are Hills residents on March 16. expecting residents to make their “We need folks to be ready and way to open spaces, including city start thinking ahead,” said Barbara parks, in the immediate aftermath. Mariscal, a disaster program man- “Our job will be to just bring ager for the American Red Cross resources to those areas and help Los Angeles region, addressing a people in those areas,” said Sonya roomful of local residents at the Young Jimenez, emergency man- American Legion on North agement coordinator for the city of Highland Avenue. Los Angeles. County officials called the Excessive rain can also pose a Woolsey fire one of the worst risk. Los Angeles City wildfires in modern history, and Councilman David Ryu, 4th warned that climate change is cre- District, recalled the heavy rainfall ating a year-round wildfire risk. the city was expecting from the El Other natural disasters, such as Nino a few years ago. In earthquakes, could strike at any November 2015, Mayor Eric time as well. Garcetti created an El Nino task Many residents have a series of force to make sure the city was “disaster denials,” including “it adequately prepared. The heavy won’t happen to me” and “it’s rains ended up missing Los going to be so bad, it doesn’t mat- Angeles, but the relatively mild ter what I do,” Mariscal said. But downpour did create a few safety having the foresight to make sure hazards. you have your phone charger, “Even with a mini El Nino, there medicines you might require and were so many mudslides, so much other necessities will come in rain,” Ryu said. handy in a shelter following an A year later, a concrete slab of evacuation when help from gov- the foundation of a house in Laurel ernment agencies could be at least Canyon slid down a hill and a few days away. blocked a roadway due to rain. “All those basic items are “We knew back then, I knew important to hold you down at a back then, that public safety was shelter for at least three days,” paramount,” Ryu said.

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department The Woolsey fire, pictured, burned approximately 150 square miles, and destroyed approximately 1500 structures. 8 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

the Seaver Center’s collection. Prang put some of his skills to “This is the kind of stuff that work researching Cathcart and Assessing the value of the past this place is about,” he said. other former assessor’s office Prang said he was happy to be employees on Ancestry.com n Jeffrey Prang finds On March 18, Prang donated tions manager for the Seaver able to help, and finding the jour- Prang also wasn’t afraid to put the journals to the Seaver Center Center, said the journals have a lot nals allowed him to pursue anoth- his assessor skills to the test, and and donates decades- for Western History Research at of value because they can shed er of his passions: genealogy. He he took a stab at estimating the old journals to Natural the Natural History Museum of light on local government of the said he’s traced his family history value of the journals. Los Angeles County. past, making them an ideal fit for back more than 1,000 years, and “Priceless,” he said. History Museum “I’m glad we could give it to the museum, where it can be appreci- BY CAMERON KISZLA ated and maybe provide some valuable insight and research CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD When D.G. Cathcart, Los opportunities for people in the Angeles County’s former chief future,” Prang said. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE personal property appraiser, was The journals contain a wide journaling about his life, his job variety of information and docu- and anything that caught his ments. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will For instance, Cathcart recorded fancy, he could never have hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: guessed how many people would information relating to work, like show interest. notes about “escaped assess- But 20 of Cathcart’s journals ments” – missed tax payments LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California dating from 1934 to 1951 were overlooked by the assessor – and a discovered in the basement of the promotion he didn’t get. Just a few REQUEST: Amendment to the General Plan to incorporate the recent- Los Angeles County Hall of pages away, he placed newspaper Administration by Los Angeles clippings, like articles discussing ly revised Earthquake Fault Zone Map into the Safety and County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, a the then-burgeoning World War II, Noise Element of the General Plan, and the updated self-described “history buff” who advertisements for pianos and Hazard Mitigation Plan as an Appendix of the General realized how important such docu- anything else he found interesting. Plan. When Prang brought the jour- ments could become. “He was just keeping track of nals, Betty Uyeda, a collections what’s going on that day, and now manager for the Seaver Center, PERMIT(S): General Plan Amendment, and any other required permits. it has become history,” Prang said. thanked him for the donation and showed him some of the other APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood assessor-related documents the museum already has, including fire insurance maps and the prop- TIME/PLACE Thursday, April 4, 2019 erty records of famous Angelenos OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. like Pío Pico, the last Mexican West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – governor of Alta California and Council Chambers namesake of , and his brother Andrés Pico, a general, 625 N. state assemblyman and state sena- West Hollywood, CA 90069 tor. Uyeda said the photographs, ZONES: Citywide clippings and other papers in the journals will be preserved, scanned and cataloged for future ENVIRONMENTAL research. STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California “Thank you for not throwing photo by Cameron Kiszla Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section these materials away. It’s due to Los Angeles County Assessor §15061 (Review for Exemption) visionaries such as yourself that Jeffrey Prang points out some of the museum is able to save and the highlights of the 20 journals he preserve a lot of these documents, found in the basement of the Los especially these government doc- The staff report will be available on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at City Hall, Angeles County Hall of uments,” she said. 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, Administration. John Cahoon, another collec- and on-line at www.weho.org

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To see the full list of finalists and тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- “We are thrilled to be one of learn more about the National this year’s finalists for the IMLS Medal, visit imls.gov. 6826 National Medal, the most presti- For information, visit gious recognition in our field,” lacountylibrary.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 21, 2019 WeHo adding revamped bikeshare pilot program n After WeHo Pedals The city’s contract with include electric scooters in the CycleHop for operation of WeHo pilot program. There is currently a underperformed, city will Pedals expires at the end of citywide ban that prohibits scooter bring in electric bikes August, but the city can exercise a companies from leaving their 30-day termination clause if the devices within the city, with an hoping to attract riders pilot program is ready to launch exception for private property before then. owners who choose to allow them. By luke harold “I’m for getting rid of what we “Enough time has passed by and have now because we’re losing so it looks like, as a passing fad, that A few months after deciding to much money on it, but I also think the novelty is wearing down,” end WeHo Pedals, a bikeshare that we need to have infrastructure Duran said. “But there are still program that was losing money in place before we do anything,” people who are utilizing the scoot- and never met ridership expecta- said Councilwoman Lauren ers and I’d like to at least get an tions, the West Hollywood City Meister, one of two votes against understanding through a pilot pro- Council voted to launch a new the proposal. gram of whether or not we can dockless electric bikeshare pro- When the City Council voted to successfully regulate them, rather gram that it hopes will be more end WeHo Pedals, which operated than a complete no.” popular with residents and visi- on an approximately $200,000 Since hitting the streets late in tors. deficit in its first year, a lack of 2017, many Angelenos have An 18-month pilot program will bicycle lanes throughout the city embraced scooters as a first- be established. The council con- was mentioned by council mem- mile/last-mile solution and for siders the program to be dockless, bers as one of the obstacles. WeHo being environmentally friendly. photo by John Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood but bicycles would have to be Pedals riders also struggled riding But many other residents and local WeHo Pedals will continue in West Hollywood until the new pilot pro- returned to docking stations, up West Hollywood’s hilly terrain, leaders have been worried about gram is ready to launch, or until the city’s contract with CycleHop expires locked at a rack, remain on private an issue the council hopes electric the safety concerns, including rid- in August. properties with owners’ consent or bicycles will solve. ers using the devices without hel- left in other designated areas to Councilman John Duran was mets and on sidewalks within of a larger solution for mobility in The council asked city staff to avoid bikes left askew on public the other no vote. He said it’s close proximity to pedestrians. Los Angeles and getting cars off present an ordinance to ban bicy- rights of way. One company will unlikely that riders will return “Are we going to stop progress the road?” Genevieve Morrill, cle riding on sidewalks while be selected to operate the pro- bicycles to designated areas. He on a new industry that is not only president of the West Hollywood they’re in electric mode, and gram, and bicycles will be avail- also supported a Transportation here to stay but actually represents Chamber of Commerce, said options for a possible city subsidy able to users via smartphone app. Commission recommendation to the solution, or at least a big part about the scooters. of the program. County seeks public comment on Vision Zero plan for traffic

Los Angeles County is launching its draft Vision Zero Action Plan to guide the first five years of its effort to elimi- nate fatalities on roadways. It’s a plan with a role for everyone. Throughout March, the public is encouraged to help review and provide comments to the Vision Zero Plan that is intended to be applied to unincorpo- rated communities where local streets and roadways are managed by the county of Los Angeles. With Vision Zero, traffic deaths and severe injuries are looked at through the lens of actions and behaviors that can be changed through engineering, education and enforcement. Vision Zero is nothing new. It’s a traffic safety initiative that began in in the 1990s that has grown to U.S. cities and counties over the past decade. In 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors embraced bring- ing Vision Zero to unincorporated communities and roadways, where about 80 of those deaths and 500 of those injuries occur each year. The draft plan identifies actions aimed at enhancing county processes, trainings and practices. Traffic deaths are on the rise in unin- corporated Los Angeles County. Between 2013-17, traffic-related deaths increased by nearly 28 percent on unincorporated county roadways. During this time, 383 people died and 1,648 people were severely injured. Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for children 5 to 14 years old, and the third leading cause of premature death overall. About 10 percent of all fatal and severe injury collisions on unincorporated county roadways were hit and run col- lisions, meaning that the driver did not stop to render aid or report the colli- sion. Although people walking were only involved in 9 percent of all collisions (including those resulting in minor, severe, and fatal injuries) on unincor- porated county roadways from 2013- 17, they were involved in 20 percent of the fatal and severe injury collisions. 10 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Cedars-Sinai doctor runs 100th marathon

Dr. Zab Mosenifar, professor and Critical Care Medicine and as Mosenifar laces up his Hokas by and executive vice chair of the medical director of the Women’s 5 a.m. each day, then he’s out the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Guild Lung Institute. door running in the Santa Monica Department of Medicine, is a man On Saturday, Mosenifar ran his Mountains. Monday through of routines. He has spent his entire 100th marathon – the Catalina Thursday he runs six miles. On career at Cedars-Sinai, lived in the Island Marathon, rated the sixth Fridays, he’s alongside a group of same house for 39 years and runs toughest in the world, on a rugged men he’s trained with for years and every day – rain or shine, without course he had already conquered runs eight miles. On the weekends, fail or exception. 37 times. By the time he complet- he goes 11 to 12 miles – a total of “I don’t remember a day I ed this latest marathon, Mosenifar 50 miles per week. haven’t run in the last 50 years,” had run roughly 5.6 times around After each run, Mosenifar enjoys said Mosenifar, 70, who also the Earth, a total of about 135,200 a cup of black coffee and half a serves as the Geri and Richard miles. bagel. He’s in his office at Cedars- Brawerman Chair in Pulmonary “Only my last car had more Sinai by 7 a.m., and by noon he’s miles on it than my own knees,” sipping on vegetable soup for said Mosenifar, although he admit- lunch. Without fail, he takes an “I don’t remember a tedly shares that he has only espresso break at 3 p.m., using the owned three cars in his entire life – same yellow mug his daughter – day I haven’t run in all black Porsches – that he drives now 30 – made for him as a young the last 50 years.” until they can be driven no more. child. And for dinner every night, photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center “I’m frugal.” Mosenifar enjoys a dinner of pasta Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Dr. Zab Mosenifar ran his 100th The same cost-saving approach with pesto and a salad with his marathon Saturday, March 9, on Catalina Island. Mosenifar, 70, has run - Dr. Zab Mosenifar, professor comes into play when buying his wife of 35 years, though she eats a more than 135,000 miles. and executive vice chair of running shoes, the biggest expense different meal altogether. the Cedars-Sinai Medical in his life. Mosenifar, who puts “I use running not just for my Center Department of about 450 miles on each pair of own solitude, but as a tremendous go home and go for a 10-mile run, Mosenifar said he wasn’t focused Medicine shoes, shops various online retail- release of stress from work, even if I already ran in the morn- on the milestone number of 100 ers to see if his favorite brand, because there can be some really ing. That’s my bar. That’s how I try completed marathons. Hoka, is on sale. tough, sad days,” said Mosenifar. to get over some of these stresses “I’m more impressed that I’ve “I am disciplined. I am not some- of my life.” been able to run all of these years,” one who will have a few drinks. I Before Saturday’s race, said Mosenifar. Roads to be closed for Los Angeles Marathon

On March 24, more than prior to the event. Vehicles in 24,000 participants from 63 violation will be ticketed and countries and all 50 states will towed at the owner’s expense. gather before sunrise as they pre- The West Hollywood closures pare to run in the 2019 Skechers are: Sunset Boulevard between Performance Los Angeles Havenhurst and Doheny drives, Marathon. San Vicente Boulevard between Nicknamed “Stadium to the Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Sea,” the marathon begins at Avenue, Santa Monica Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Boulevard between La Cienega and passes through West Boulevard and Doheny Drive, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and and Doheny Drive between Century City before ending near Santa Monica Boulevard and the Santa Monica Pier. , where the To accommodate the runners, marathon will enter Beverly multiple streets will be closed in Hills. Los Angeles, West Hollywood In Beverly Hills, the road clo- and Beverly Hills. sures will be in effect from 5 a.m. In Hollywood, the runners will to 2 p.m. travel down Hollywood The closures are: Doheny Boulevard, North Orange Drive Drive from North Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevard before Boulevard to Burton Way, entering West Hollywood. The Burton Way from Doheny Drive streets will close at 4 a.m. and to South Santa Monica should reopen by 1 p.m. Boulevard, South Santa Monica will be Boulevard from Rexford Drive to closed between Hillhurst Avenue Rodeo Drive, Rodeo Drive from and , North South Santa Monica Boulevard Orange Drive will be closed to , Wilshire between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard from Rodeo Drive to boulevards, and Sunset South Santa Monica Boulevard, Boulevard will be closed and South Santa Monica between Highland Avenue and Boulevard from Wilshire Doheny Drive. Boulevard to Moreno Drive. Some cross streets will also For information, visit lama- close at 4 a.m. and are expected rathon.com. to reopen by noon. Hillhurst Avenue will be closed between Franklin Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard, and Nicknamed La Brea Avenue will be closed between Hollywood Boulevard “Stadium to the and De Longpre Avenue. Sea,” the marathon In addition, , begins at Dodger , Western Avenue, Wilton Place, Gower Stadium in Los Street, , Cahuenga Angeles and Boulevard and Highland Avenue passes through will be closed between Franklin Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. West Hollywood, In West Hollywood, the Beverly Hills and marathon’s course will require some streets, including the Century City before Sunset Strip, to be closed from 4 ending near the a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking will be Santa Monica pier. strictly prohibited along the marathon route, and “No Parking” signs will be posted Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 February 21, 2019 Bridge housing to bring 72 homeless individuals indoors in Hollywood

BY EDWIN FOLVEN while permanent housing is built. a city-owned parking lot. Mayor Eric Garcetti and “Homelessness is the number Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th one crisis facing our city, and noth- More than 100 people gathered District, toured the new facility and ing less than an ‘all hands on deck’ on March 19 at an open house at a said it will help alleviate the home- approach will bring relief to our new temporary homeless shelter less crisis. challenges,” O’Farrell said. “From scheduled to open next Tuesday in “We are investing billions of dol- day one, Hollywood has recog- Hollywood. lars in permanent housing and ser- nized the critical importance of The facility at 1533 Schrader vices to end this crisis for good, but working together to bring this Blvd. will house 72 men and our homeless neighbors can’t resource to the area. This facility women, and will provide on-site wait,” Garcetti said. “They need a was built with a collaborative services to help residents transition place to sleep tonight, and that’s approach that is reflective and into permanent housing. It will be what ‘A Bridge Home’ brings to emblematic of the Hollywood photo by Edwin Folven run by People Assisting the our communities. I’m grateful to community.” Mayor Eric Garcetti (right) and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell toured the Homeless and The Center at Councilmember O’Farrell for his O’Farrell spearheaded the pro- new bridge housing facility in Hollywood on March 19 and said it will Blessed Sacrament. hard work and leadership, as well ject, meeting with community make an impact on homelessness in the area. The shelter is part of the mayor’s as the many partners that have groups and building support on the “A Bridge Home” program, which made [this] possible. This site in City Council. It is the second “A programs where they will, as soon reach, sanitation and public safety provides extra funding for the heart of Hollywood is another Bridge Home” facility to open, fol- as possible, be moved into perma- personnel. Capt. Cory Palka, com- resources to City Council districts important step forward, and we lowing the first at El Pueblo in nent homes,” Fletcher said. “The manding officer of the Hollywood where temporary homeless shelters won’t stop working until we bring . outreach teams have been working Division, said the new shelter will are created. The goal is for the shel- every homeless Angeleno Stephen Fletcher, regional direc- in collaboration with LAHSA’s be a benefit for Hollywood. ter to be in place for three years indoors.” tor for PATH’s LA Metro (Los Angeles Homeless Services “I think this is a major step for O’Farrell said the shelter is a Programs, said the new shelter will Authority) coordinated entry sys- the city and the Hollywood com- model to be replicated throughout make a difference in many people’s tem for the past few months to gen- munity to address this crisis called the city. The structure was built lives. erate a list of people who are expe- homelessness,” Palka added. “We “Homelessness is with outer membranes over rigid “We will be providing program- riencing homelessness in the are in desperate need of this alter- frames so the building can with- ming and support services for peo- Hollywood community and all native and we owe it to the com- the number one stand the elements but can be easily ple coming off the streets and being those folks are the ones who will be munity and the taxpayers who paid crisis facing our removed. It was built on the site of connected to permanent supportive coming into the shelter next for this to give it everything we’ve city.” Tuesday.” got to see this turn into a huge suc- The new facility has separate cess. It’s a solution to bridging the dorms for men and women with gap between homelessness and -Councilmember Mitch individual cubicles for each resi- permanent housing.” O’Farrell, 13th District dent. It also has restrooms, showers Others added that the facility has and a laundry facility, as well as a welcoming layout, including a office space for case workers. Full- communal courtyard, that offers time security will be stationed at homeless individuals a dignified the site and the city will oversee place to stay until they are placed County updates maintenance. A small outdoor area in permanent housing. for pets is also included. “When I was homeless, I was in “This innovative bridge housing an old shelter model with a dorm- smoking codes program is a way to provide imme- style room that was like jail,” said diate assistance where it’s needed Shanae Cannon, who is now an The Los Angeles County Board the most,” said Miriam Gonzalez, outreach worker in Hollywood for of Supervisors voted on March 19 of the social service agency The LAHSA. “The new shelters give to update codes to better address People Concern. “Having a shelter back more dignity and respect to threats to public health posed by in the community where homeless people. Residents will have their cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and individuals reside is paramount, own cubicle and more space and cannabis smoking. and that will get people moving the service providers are more The new codes apply to unincor- into more permanent housing.” aware. We’re bringing more lived- porated areas of Los Angeles photo by Edwin Folven Additional city resources will be experience staff like me to better County and the approximately Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell spoke to the media dedicated to the area around the connect with the people we’re 5,000 county-owned facilities. during a tour of the new shelter’s dormitory. facility including enhanced out- serving.” They require a 50-foot buffer for smoking near windows and doors, and prohibit smoking in county parking lots. Previously, county code required a 25-foot buffer for smoking near buildings. Now Open in Beverly Hills! Anticipating the development of future technologies, the ordinance Call 323-664-1977 also defines smoking so that it cov- ers yet to be invented technologies using nicotine, tobacco and Online appts. at www.ktmgnow.com cannabis. “Rules regarding cigarettes and cigarette-like products have not been significantly updated in a very long time,” said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. “No doubt future entrepreneurs will invent Janesri De Silva, new ways to smoke, and rather than MD, FAAP specifically update our ordinances each time, we have written this ordinance so that the rules protect- ing public health should not need updating again.” The new codes also prohibit Martin Fineberg, smoking at hospitals, libraries, MD, FAAP museums, bus stops, outdoor dining Same Day Appointments establishments, beaches and parks. Kids and Teens does not “According to the Centers for Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee Disease Control, secondhand smoke causes more than 7,300 lung cancer deaths and nearly 34,000 Beverly Hills Office premature deaths from heart disease 240 South La Cienega, #350 among U.S. nonsmokers each Grace Dasovich, year,” said Barbara Ferrer, director Beverly Hills, CA 90211 of Los Angeles County Department MD, FAAP of Public Health. “These changes Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 will help save lives.” For information, visit supervi- We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles sorkuehl.com. 12 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Population health sciences expert to chair women’s cardiovascular health at Cedars

Dr. Susan Cheng, one of the aimed at uncovering the drivers of ous, data-driven approaches to nation’s leading cardiologists spe- cardiovascular aging in women and maintaining health over the course cializing in population health sci- men. of life. ences, has been named the Erika J. “This endowment is an incredi- “We need to better understand Glazer Chair in Women’s ble honor and privilege,” said why we see persistent population Cardiovascular Health and Cheng, who came to Cedars- level differences between women Population Science at Cedars-Sinai Sinai from Harvard Medical and men in heart health, as well as Medical Center. School, where she was assistant overall health over the lifespan,” Cheng, who joined the Smidt professor of medicine. She also said Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz, Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in served as an associate physician director of the Barbra Streisand 2018 as director of Cardiovascular at Brigham and Women’s Women’s Heart Center. “Dr. Population Sciences in the Barbra Hospital in Boston, as well as Cheng’s research will help us Streisand Women’s Heart Center associate director of its Cardiac develop new strategies for improv- and director of public health Imaging Core Laboratory. “This ing long-term health and outcomes research, is a cardiologist, echocar- recognition represents Cedars- for both women and men world- photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center diographer and clinician-scientist Sinai’s exceptionally strong com- wide.” Dr. Susan Cheng, one of the nation’s leading cardiologists specializing who leads research programs mitment to advancing precision Cheng has served on the editorial medicine in ways that are mean- boards of major cardiovascular and in population health sciences, has been named the Erika J. Glazer Chair ingful to both patients in the clin- imaging journals and on leadership in Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Population Science at Cedars- ic and to public health.” committees for the American Heart Sinai Medical Center. “This endowment is Cheng’s work is focused on Association and American College an incredible honor unraveling how and why women of Cardiology. She has chaired and Health. Cedars-Sinai, generating continu- and men experience the aging contributed to American Heart Endowed chairs enable Cedars- ing resources to support research and privilege.” process differently and how this Association scientific statements Sinai to attract and retain highly and teaching efforts. leads to different types of heart dis- on research methods, heart disease distinguished scholar-researcher- Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 ease, as well as diseases affecting statistics and the cardiovascular physicians. Since the first in 1983, Beverly Blvd. For information, - Dr. Susan Cheng, Erika J. other organ systems. Cheng also care of older adults. She has 70 chairs have been established at visit cedars-sinai.org. Glazer Chair in Women’s works on pinpointing predictors of authored more than 170 publica- Cardiovascular Health and healthy aging that may be specific tions, and her work has been recog- Population Science at Cedars- to women or men by analyzing nized with multiple awards and Sinai Medical Center large volumes of population data, supported by continuous funding with the goal of developing rigor- from the National Institutes of Metro to host community meetings on Crenshaw Northern Extension

The Los Angeles County and LAX communities. ducting this study now as there are Metropolitan Transportation The Crenshaw Northern efforts underway to identify fund- Authority will hold four commu- Extension will continue the line ing to accelerate this schedule. nity meetings in March to evaluate north and will serve portions of the Information from this study will the options to extend the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly be used to help determine which Crenshaw/LAX Line to the north Hills and West Hollywood. The alignment options will be studied with connections to the Metro project will ultimately provide a further in a formal environmental Expo, Purple and Red lines, as rail connection between the South review process that is anticipated well as numerous bus lines. Bay, LAX area, South Los to begin in early 2020. The first three meetings will be Angeles, Inglewood, Crenshaw The public is encouraged to in Los Angeles: from 6 to 8 p.m. Corridor, Mid-City, Central Los attend and participate in the plan- on March 21 at the Westside Angeles, West Hollywood and ning of the transit project. The Jewish Community Center, 5870 Hollywood communities. information at all four community W. Olympic Blvd.; from 10 a.m. to There are five potential align- meetings will be identical. All noon on March 23 at Virginia ments under review. Metro is con- Metro meetings are held at ADA Road Elementary School, 2925 ducting technical analysis of the accessible facilities. Spanish trans- Expert Installation Virginia Road; and from 6 to 8 alignments and gathering public lation will be provided for all p.m. on March 26 at United input to determine which alterna- meetings. Korean translation will 60 Years of Experience Teachers Los Angeles, 3303 tives will be studied further during be provided for the March 26 Wilshire Blvd. the subsequent environmental meeting at United Teachers Los Call today for a free estimate! The final meeting will be in review process. Angeles. Russian translation will West Hollywood from 6 to 8 p.m. The Crenshaw Northern be provided for the March 28 on March 28 at the West Extension project is one of several meeting at the West Hollywood Hollywood Library, 625 N. San new rail projects with funding Library. Other ADA accommoda- Vicente Blvd. from Measure M, a countywide tions and translations will be avail- The Crenshaw/LAX Line is cur- sales tax measure approved by 71 able by calling (323)466-3876 or rently under construction and runs percent of Los Angeles County California Relay Service at 711 at between the Metro Green and voters in November 2016. Based least 72 hours in advance. Expo lines. With a scheduled on the current Measure M sched- For information, call (213)418- opening in 2020, the light rail line ule, this project is planned to start 3093, email 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood will provide service to the construction in 2041 and begin [email protected] or visit Crenshaw Corridor, Inglewood operations in 2047. Metro is con- metro.net/crenshawnorth. 323-248-0840 Open every day • tashmans.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 March 21, 2019 Leaders look for new ways Potholing work underway at future to address homelessness Beverly Hills subway station site

More than 100 county, city and service providers and community Metro has started potholing in community leaders gathered partners, according to the report. Beverly Hills at the site of the recently to highlight racial dispari- The report highlights persistent future Wilshire/Rodeo subway sta- ties and address systemic racism in cases of systemic bias in policies tion, which will be located on the public policy affecting black resi- affecting housing, employment, southwest corner of Wilshire dents experiencing homelessness criminal justice, and child welfare, Boulevard and Reeves Drive, in Los Angeles County. and identifies ways to advance Potholing, which is necessary to Black residents make up 9 per- racial equity in the homeless ser- determine if there are any under- cent of the county’s population, but vices system. ground obstructions such as utility more than one-third of its popula- “This report is a critical first step wires and pipes, is anticipated to tion experiencing homelessness. A to address the collective failings of continue through April 15. All groundbreaking new report by the systems and institutions that – de work will be completed from 9 Los Angeles Homeless Services facto and de jure – have been a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane closures and Authority’s Ad Hoc Committee on designed to deliver the painful dis- turn restrictions will be required, Black People Experiencing parities that affect so many of our with two eastbound and west- Homelessness highlights con- brothers and sisters,” said Los bound lanes maintained on tributing factors and puts forth a Angeles County Supervisor Mark Wilshire Boulevard. broad set of targeted recommenda- Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. A two-year closure will likely tions. “Hard work lies ahead to counter photo courtesy of Metro begin in April on North Canon Crews excavating the future Wilshire/Fairfax subway station have this tragic inheritance. If our region Drive at Wilshire Boulevard so reached the floor of the subway station box. is to prosper, it is not only a moral trucks can access the construction “This report puts imperative, it is an absolute eco- staging yard. Canon Drive will be the spotlight nomic imperative that all who call reconfigured as a cul-de-sac north Wilshire Boulevard from 6 a.m. to lane between Sycamore and where it needs to Los Angeles home are able to of Wilshire Boulevard. 11 p.m., Monday through Mansfield avenues for deliveries. attain their full measure of dignity Excavation, hauling, instrumen- Saturday, to support hauling. Additionally, excavation, con- be, and helps us and self-worth.” tation and street restoration is also Intermittent lane closures may also crete work and street maintenance focus efforts on “We have long understood the occurring near Wilshire and La be necessary to support concrete is ongoing near Wilshire the individuals, painful reality that a disproportion- Cienega boulevards. North Gale pours and deck panel mainte- Boulevard and Western Avenue. ate number of African-Americans Drive will be intermittently closed nance. Northbound Manhattan Place will families and are caught in the grip of homeless- at Wilshire Boulevard to support Near Wilshire Boulevard and La be closed intermittently from 7 communities that ness, and we have to be more excavation in the Gale Drive stag- Brea Avenue, excavation and dirt a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through intentional about how to confront need the most ing yard. hauling continues as tunneling Friday, and temporary single lane and end this crisis,” Los Angeles Wilshire Boulevard to be progresses. Hauling and deliveries closures on Wilshire Boulevard help.” Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “This reduced to one lane in each direc- to and from the La Brea Avenue may be needed between Western report puts the spotlight where it tion between La Jolla Avenue and staging yards will continue, as Avenue and Manhattan Place -Mayor Eric Garcetti needs to be, and helps us focus San Diego Way through March 22, well as to and from a work zone in For questions and concerns, call efforts on the individuals, families Excavation and hauling is also the center of Wilshire Boulevard the 24-hour project hotline at and communities that need the occurring near Wilshire Boulevard just east of Sycamore Avenue. East (213)922-6934, email the project The report, a culmination of nine most help.” and . Ogden Drive and west Wilshire Boulevard will team at [email protected] months of work by the 26-member The report offered methodolo- will be closed intermittently at be intermittently reduced to one or visit metro.net. Ad Hoc Committee, includes 67 gies for improvement. They recommendations to create a include improving data collection, framework that will advance equi- analysis and collaborative research ty and eliminate disparities that to better understand and track County joins L.A. Sparks to help female veterans impact black residents experienc- issues affecting black individuals ing homelessness. The report is the experiencing homelessness; The Los Angeles County largest concentration of female ing the stigma around mental first step of a collaboration advancing racially equitable poli- Department of Military and veterans,” said Ruth A. Wong, health issues and ensure military between stakeholders to imple- cies, programs and funding to insti- Veterans Affairs has partnered with director of the Los Angeles County women and their families have bet- ment recommendations, which tutions, including LAHSA, home- the Los Angeles County Department of Military and ter access to the resources they include interweaving racial equity less service providers, and city and Department of Mental Health and Veterans Affairs and a retired U.S. need to be successful and achieve throughout homelessness policy county agencies; and enhancing the Los Angeles Sparks in the Air Force brigadier general. “The their goals.” and service delivery, and in public, cross-system collaboration and largest community-based partner- Spark the True You campaign and The program will be launched at private and philanthropic institu- partnerships to more effectively ship in WNBA history. partnership will build our female an event on Friday, March 22, from tions. prevent and reduce homelessness. The year-long campaign, titled military community, turning adver- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bob Hope A theme that was present Additional recommendations are “Spark the True You,” highlights sity to advantage, by enhancing the Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa St. throughout the committee’s work to expand training opportunities to women on active duty, female vet- physical, mental and spiritual Attendees scheduled to attend was that racism, discrimination ensure service providers under- erans and their families with the capacity of women veterans and include Johnson, Sparks Head and unconscious bias in public sys- stand the impact of institutional goal of helping them achieve their families.” Coach Derek Fisher and Sparks tems and institutions has con- racism; target investments and career goals. The program will “Military women face hurdles in Guard Karlie Samuelson. tributed to, and remains inter- funding enhancements to initia- educate, assist and activate a grow- obtaining mental health services, The Los Angeles County twined with, homelessness. tives aimed at reducing disparities; ing community of support for mil- medical services and support for Department of Military and Ending homelessness will require and ensure sufficient funding is itary women through advocacy traumatic experiences,” said Los Veterans Affairs provides active a collective commitment to dis- provided for services and pro- workshops, self-care and healthy Angeles Sparks President and duty service members and veterans mantling racism and addressing grams supporting black people lifestyle seminars, retreats, youth COO Danita Johnson. “I’m hon- help with obtaining benefits and racial disparities, and sustained experiencing homelessness. assemblies, sports clinics and ath- ored the Sparks will have the resources. support from funders, policymak- For information and to read the lete mentorship. opportunity to work with L.A. For information, visit ers, mainstream systems of care, report, visit lahsa.org. “L.A. County is home to the County to play a role in normaliz- mva.lacounty.gov.

Letters to the Editor WeHo and Ring partner on doorbell security initiative The city of West Hollywood is the city of West Hollywood and The rebate program provides Tom Bergin’s building “It hasn’t turned a dollar in partnering with Ring to provide Ring, the expanded program will incentives when purchasing Ring almost 20 years,” according to discounts for residents wishing to enable 200 households to receive video doorbells and security has outlived its current owner, Derek Schreck. I purchase home security devices. $100 promotional rebates toward devices that connect to users’ recall having dinner there several Launched in early 2019 for Ring products. The program is part mobile devices using the free Ring usefulness times many years ago, but that households in the city’s east side of the WeHo Smart City Initiative app. Ring is also offering $30 dis- neighborhood watch areas, the with the goal of creating a citywide counts on additional security Re “Tom Bergin’s on verge of was then, and not in recent years. In a few words, this building West Hollywood City Council security network for residents. To devices, For more information, call landmark status,” March 14 issue recently approved a plan to expand verify eligibility and for informa- Kate Kigongo at (323)848-6464, or has outlived its usefulness. Time the program citywide. Funded by tion, visit weho.org/smartcitycam. email [email protected]. I had always automatically moves on and things change (at been in favor of any proposal to age 92, I ought to know). Located designate a building as a historic- on Fairfax Avenue, there are cultural monument, until I read bound to be many purposes to Cameron Kiszla’s article. That which that property can serve a Central Hollywood council to host candidates forum made me see the light. really useful function that would Apparently, what was once a be of much greater value to the The Central Hollywood Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, and learn how they want to change prestigious bar named Tom community. How about homeless Neighborhood Council is holding William Anabel, Patricia Andrews, the Hollywood community. Bergin’s, which opened some 70 housing? a candidates forum on Monday, Elvina Beck, Alexander Massachi, Voting will take place on years ago and was once frequented March 25, at 6 p.m. at the Daniel Perez, Barry Priester, Sunday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to by many celebrities, has become George Epstein Hollywood City Hall building, Francis Shivers, Ferris Wehbe, 4 p.m. at Hollywood City Hall. unprofitable for its owners. Detroit Street 6501 Fountain Avenue. Melvin Weiss and Natalie Yaru. For information, visit The candidates are Louis Attendees can meet the candidates chnc2019.org. 14 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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ome eat and drink at Terranea Lankershim Blvd., (818)505-1033. embers of the Los Angeles to support patients at C chapter of the Legends of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. M Basketball will make an appearance Now through March 31, order a Gabi James craft at The Mixing Room on Friday, Guinness at Nelson’s or the sea beer dinner March 29, from 4 to 10 p.m. Come beans café, and Terranea will hang with your favorite retired donate $1 from the sale to CHLA. abi James hosts an anniversary players during the televised Los Order a glass of ONEHOPE Wine celebration on March 25 at 7 Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte or specialty Tito’s cocktail at any of G photo courtesy of Tomatomania p.m. with a special five-course craft Hornets game. Enjoy a double- the resort’s venues, and Terranea beer dinner and tap takeover with patty cheeseburger with an Angel will donate $1 from each sale to Tomatomania! Smog City Brewing Co. Guests can City IPA for $16. Guests who pur- CHLA, plus ONEHOPE Wine and enjoy a glass of Little Bo Pils with chase a Tequila Comisario flight Tito’s will match the resort’s contri- n addition to its spring bloom, hosts a tomato-centric a trio of pinxtos, a Spanish bar will have the chance to shoot a bas- butions for the month. Additionally, Ievent March 29-31 with cooking demos and a special bloody mary snack. A white peach saison fol- ket with an NBA Legend before the at sea beans, purchase one of the bar. The garden will offer different tomato plant seedlings for sale and lows with a citrus quince salad. A game. Tip-off begins at 7:30 p.m. CHLA blue butterfly cookies, share growing tips for your home garden. Enjoy weekend brunch at Maple pour of Wow Pop! American pale These legends will sign autographs vegan croissants or s’mores kits, Restaurant, by Patina Restaurant Group Maple, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ale is paired with Fideos Picanté, throughout the evening. 900 W. and Terranea will donate 50 cents Saturday and Sunday. Tomatomania! is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. while the Infinite Wishes bourbon Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) each. Dine at catalina kitchen, and 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada, (818)949-4200. barrel-aged stout comes with 765-8800. Terranea will donate $5 to CHLA braised short ribs Française. Finish from every order of kid’s brunch. with a glass of Sabre-Toothed The fundraising campaign culmi- Squirrel amber with Valencia Masters of Taste Gardens, Eagle Rock Public House, astela.com. 1001 Drive, nates on March 31 in the Lobby Bar orange upside-down cake and La Bohème and Loquita. Sweet Pasadena, (626)791-6677. & Lounge with live entertainment house-made whipped cream. A spe- food & drink festival treats will be provided by Lark by Richard Sherman, food, bever- cial cask ale, created just for Gabi Cake Shop, Mignon Chocolate, ages and a silent auction. A portion James, will also be presented at the he fourth annual Masters of Lady M Confections, Porto’s Shaquille’s is open of the sales will benefit CHLA. 100 dinner. Jonathan and Laurie Porter, TTaste will be held on Sunday, Bakery, Nomad Ice Pops, Terranea Way, Rancho Palos the owners of Smog City, will join April 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the icon- Supercool Creamery and more. at L.A. Live Verdes, (866)547-3066. Sara Gabriele, owner of Gabi ic Rose Bowl Stadium. This year, Beverages will be offered by San James, to present each course. The executive chef Michael Hung from Antonio Winery, Boxed Water, all of Fame basketball player dinner is $75 per guest. Tickets are Faith & Flower will serve as the American Born Moonshine, Califia Hand former Lakers star Dog Haus limited and can be purchased by event’s host chef and ambassador. Farms, Humm Kombucha, Indie Shaquille O’Neal has opened his calling the restaurant. Gabi James All proceeds from the Masters of Brewing Company, Iron Triangle first L.A. restaurant at L.A. Live. March Madness Taste will directly benefit Union Brewery, Lincoln Beer Company The restaurant serves Southern-style also offers 22 gins, from the tradi- Station Homeless Services. Ticket and Otoño, among others. appetizers, salads, burgers, sand- uring March Madness, Dog tional genever and sweeter Old holders can enjoy unlimited tasting Attendees must be 21 years and wiches and plates with a focus on Haus in North Hollywood cel- Tom gin, to classic London dry D from Los Angeles’ top master older. General admission tickets are farm-fresh produce. It’s the only ebrates with three different varieties gins. The restaurant features 10 ton- chefs, restaurants, craft cocktail $105, and VIP tickets, which allow place in Los Angeles to order of Loaded Tots. Now through April ics on the menu, and offers over bars, wineries and local breweries. entrance at 3 p.m., are $165. Both O’Neal’s famous fried chicken. The 8, try the Reuben Tots, 200 gin and tonic combinations. This year’s featured restaurants tickets include unlimited tastings of dish features a Jidori free-range Southwestern Tots or BLT Tots. On Specials on gin and tonics will be include Preux & Proper, Salazar, all food and beverages. Parking is chicken brined for 48 hours, and is Tuesday, March 26, the Dog Haus available March 25-31. Guests who The Raymond 1886, Faith & free, however, guests are encour- served with pickled vegetables and North Hollywood location also cel- get the restaurant’s gin passport and Flower, The Pizza Plant, Patina, aged to use taxis or rideshares. 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committed a petty theft near the burglarized a vehicle parked in the ed near the corner of Fountain and corner of Palm and Santa Monica. 6600 block of Lexington. Wilcox at 7:30 a.m. P OLICE BLOTTER An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 7:17 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 900 block of Palm burglary in the 100 block of N. La robbed a victim near the corner of at 1:45 p.m. Brea at 3:25 a.m. Melrose and Fuller.

The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the March 12 At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect March 4 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between committed a petty theft in the 1100 March 1 and March 16. The information was compiled from At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Cole. At 12:01 a.m., a suspect burglar- www.crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement committed a petty theft in the 8800 ized a vehicle parked in the 7400 agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473- block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Hollywood. 0476, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station tim in the 7400 block of Melrose at (310)855-8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. March 13 5:50 p.m. A suspect burglarized a vehicle near the corner of Hollywood and At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An suspect burglarized a vehicle Cahuenga at 1:30 a.m. Beverly Hills Police stole a vehicle parked near the grand theft in the 100 block of S. in the 1100 block of Fuller at 6 p.m. corner of Sunset and Seward. Roxbury at 4:20 a.m. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Department At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 At 4:53 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 8600 block March 2 block of Seward. March 1 committed a petty theft in the 9500 of Santa Monica. At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. committed a grand theft near the cle parked in the 1500 block of assaulted a victim near the corner March 14 corner of Selma and Las Palmas. Cassil at 4 a.m. of Charleville and S. Doheny. March 10 At 12:06 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a grand theft in the At 5:11 a.m., a suspect assaulted petty theft in the 1700 block of vehicle parked in the 300 block of committed a grand theft in the 300 7100 block of Santa Monica. a victim in the 4300 block of Highland at 7:35 a.m. N. Beverly at 8:45 p.m. block of Rodeo. Wilshire.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 11:14 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a tim near the corner of Santa An unknown suspect committed a pect burglarized a vehicle parked pect committed a residential bur- victim in the 300 block of S. Monica and Sweetzer at 3 p.m. petty theft in the 6700 block of in the 7000 block of Hollywood. glary in the 600 block of Alta. McCarty at 2:28 p.m. Sunset at 1 p.m.

At 3:33 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:08 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 7100 March 7 March 2 vehicle parked near the corner of committed a grand theft in the 300 block of Santa Monica. Sixth and Curson at 10:30 a.m. block of N. Camden. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At midnight, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in burglarized a vehicle parked near At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft in the 8400 block of the 800 block of Hudson. the corner of Dayton and North robbed a victim near the corner of vehicle parked in the 400 block of Sunset at 10:40 p.m. Almont. Lilian and Santa Monica. N. Maple at 10 p.m.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic- March 16 An unknown suspect burglarized a

tim in the 400 block of N. Bedford March 11 vehicle parked in the 6200 block of At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect at 7:10 p.m. Waring at 3 p.m. At 2:56 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8800

committed a grand theft in the 200 block of Santa Monica. March 4 At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Rodeo. burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect committed a At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Hollywood and An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft in the 8800 block of committed a grand theft in the Sycamore. vehicle parked in the 200 block of Santa Monica at 2:15 a.m. 1000 block of Benedict Canyon. N. Canon at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 4:55 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 5600 block of grand theft in the 300 block of March 13 Wilshire at 10:30 p.m. Spalding at 3 p.m. 1300 block of Laurel.

At midnight, an unknown suspect At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a residential burglary in An unknown suspect burglarized a March 5 vehicle parked near the corner of burglarized a vehicle parked near the 9100 block of Alden. Croft and Santa Monica at 6:50 a.m. the corner of Melrose and Detroit. At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 200 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a petty theft in the 8400 An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Swall. tim in the 400 block of N. Doheny block of Sunset. petty theft in the 6400 block of at 2:30 a.m. Hollywood at 11:30 p.m. March 6 At 9:01 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police March 3 committed a grand theft in the 400 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Camden. Department tim in the 100 block of S. Elm at 2 At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect

a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 7000 An unknown suspect committed a March 1 block of Sunset. residential burglary in the 400 At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Doheny at 1:39 p.m. committed a grand theft in the At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect An attempted burglary was report- 9600 block of Brighton. March 15 An unknown suspect committed a commercial burglary in the 9200 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Funds acquired in criminal cases block of Civic Center at 5 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 300 block of S. Elm. March 7 to be used for victim assistance An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 9600 block of United States Attorney Nicola T. Administration. Forfeited assets, pect committed a grand theft in the South Santa Monica at 10 p.m. Hanna recently announced that the including money and the proceeds 9700 block of Wilshire. United States Attorney’s Office for of property that will be sold, are March 16 the Central District of California deposited into the U.S. Department An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 9400 block of At 12:53 p.m., an unknown sus- collected over $317 million in crim- of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund. Brighton at 6:50 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the inal, civil and forfeiture actions in That money is used to compensate 400 block of N. Canon. fiscal year 2018. crime victims and fund law enforce- At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect The majority of the money was ment operations such as federal task burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a owed to victims of federal crimes, forces and education initiatives. 9400 block of Brighton. vehicle parked in the 9500 block of and some of it will be used to fund The balance of the money collect- Brighton at 3:29 p.m. programs that support victim ser- ed during the preceding fiscal year – An unknown suspect burglarized a vices. Included was more than $21.2 million – was secured vehicle parked in the 9800 block of At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect $61.2 million in restitution and fines through civil enforcement matters South Santa Monica at 10:05 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 200 ordered in criminal cases – more in which prosecutors recovered fed- block of S. Rexford. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- than double the amount recovered eral funds lost through fraud or pect burglarized a vehicle parked in fiscal year 2016. other misconduct. Additionally, the in the 9900 block of South Santa West Hollywood Last year’s collections also office’s Civil Division collected an Monica. Sheriff’s Station include over $235 million in assets additional $162.2 million from civil forfeited for crimes committed in cases. That figure that includes a March 8 March 11 the United States and abroad, $65 million settlement with Prime including more than $100 million Healthcare Services and its chief At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At midnight, an unknown suspect recovered as part of the ongoing executive officer to resolve allega- burglarized a vehicle parked in the stole a vehicle parked in the 8400 1MDB international kleptocracy tions of Medicare fraud. 100 block of El Camino. block of Sunset. investigation. Prosecutors in the The United States Attorney’s Asset Forfeiture Section also col- Office for the Central District of March 9 An unknown suspect committed a lected millions of dollars – includ- California is based in Los Angeles burglary in the 900 block of Palm ing cash, numerous luxury and col- and is comprised of approximately At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- at 2 a.m. lectible vehicles, and residential 275 assistant United States attor- pect assaulted a victim in the 200 properties – from a parking lot oper- neys. For information, visit block of N. Beverly. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect ator who defrauded the Veterans usdoj.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 March 21, 2019 Pleasing Peruvian plates at Los Balcones Hollywood ew chef Michelangelo ceviche bowl with marinated striped Aliaga shines at Los bass, shrimp, octopus, squid, sliced NBalcones in Hollywood, purple onions, choclo (Peruvian where he incorporates proteins with corn) and flavorful chopped Peruvian staple ingredients like Peruvian rocoto pepper. corn, potatoes, peppers, quinoa, rice For guests eager to try some and beans to create authentic and Peruvian anticuchos, or grilled hearty South American fare. street food, Los Balcones offers a Raised in Peru by Italian parents, tasting plate with choice of five dif- Aliaga was inspired by his grandfa- ferent proteins. The beef heart is ther to become a chef. After training perfect for adventurous diners. We and working in Spain and Italy, he By Jill Weinlein enjoyed the smoky Peruvian panca came to California where he has pepper-marinated chicken with bal- worked in kitchens such as samic-glazed portobello mush- Cecconi’s in West Hollywood and nected to The Parker Room, which rooms, grilled sea bass belly, sliced Primo Italia in the South Bay before pays homage to Billy Berg’s, one of green onions and sesame. he joined the team at Los Balcones. the most iconic jazz clubs in For entrées, our first dish, the The Hollywood restaurant fea- Hollywood. This small and lively arroz con pollo, arrived on a plate tures a cozy and dark space with lounge gets its name from the 1940s with cilantro rice, peas, carrots and photo courtesy of Los Balcones close tables and walls lined with jazz saxophonist and composer corn alongside salsa criolla (onion The interior of Los Balcones is warm and inviting and usually fills up with bold yellow and red Inca symbols Charlie Parker, and is a great place relish). Yellow streaks of huancaína, pre-theater patrons early, and stays open late for traditional Argentine painted on top of reclaimed wood to meet friends, enjoy a cocktail and a Peruvian staple made from boiled diners. panels. Packed with people the bar menu items before a night in yellow potatoes, provide a creamy night I dined, it also offers a fun Hollywood or seeing a moving at and slightly spicy sauce that pairs did, however, like the flavor of the noon to 11 p.m. The restaurant stays atmosphere. Los Balcones is con- the nearby Cinerama Dome and nicely with the crispy baked chicken lucuma ice cream imported from open until midnight on Friday and ArcLight complex. leg and thigh. Peru. The fruit looks like an avoca- Saturday, and until 10 p.m. on Sitting inside the main dining Next, we tried the plate of seco de do, but has yellow flesh similar to a Sunday. $$ 1360 Vine St., Los room, I noticed almost everyone carne which featured a thick and sweet potato. Its flavor offers a Angeles, (323)871-9600. was drinking the Peruvian national tender piece of slow-cooked short maple syrup-like essence, but the cocktail, a pisco sour. At Los rib in a cilantro beer broth. Peruvian dish is not as creamy as regular ice Balcones, they make it with lima beans with sliced purple onions cream and has almost the consisten- Caravedo pisco, lime juice, simple and peppers tucked under the meat Restaurant News cy of cooked egg yolk. From page 14 syrup, a pour of Angostura bitters rounded out the dish. There’s more coming to Los and frothy egg whites. The restau- We also enjoyed the lamb shank Balcones as well – within the next sauces. The beverage program rant also offers a maracuyá sour on a bed of polenta with crispy few weeks, Aliaga plans to add includes local draft beers, wine and made with the same ingredients plus green beans and cilantro, a new dishes on the dinner and brunch hand-crafted cocktails with an passion fruit juice. While ordering menu item created by Aliaga. menus. There’s also the recently emphasis on bourbons and one of each drink, our server deliv- Desserts, however, were not quite opened restaurant location in Studio whiskeys. Hours are Sunday ered a bowl of crispy plantain chips my cup of tea. I found the picarones, City, which hosts a different chef, through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. with a pleasing garlic verde dip to or Peruvian sweet potato beignets, a menu and atmosphere. to 10 p.m., and to 11 p.m. on Friday photo by Jill Weinlein enjoy with our drinks. bit greasy. The tropical passion fruit The hours at the Hollywood loca- and Saturday. 800 W. Olympic Los Balcones’ Pisco Sour We started with a bright mixto syrup poured on top was cloying. I tion are Monday through Thursday Blvd., Ste. A150, (213)746-7427. 18 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Summer School & Camps District voices support for bill to City attorney and LAPD partner to improve after school programs The Los Angeles Unified School “Our kids’ learning doesn’t stop lies,” LAUSD Superintendent ensure students are ready for prom night District Board of Education voted after the last school bell rings,” Austin Beutner said. “The enrich- unanimously on March 19 to Melvoin said. “I’m grateful that ment provided during these hours approve Vice President Nick Los Angeles Unified has so many forms a vital bridge between class- Melvoin’s resolution in support of partners in this work so that we can room time and time at home where California Assembly Bill 1725, continue to provide the enrichment learning continues.” which seeks to increase state funding that our students need to grow, learn Board President Mónica García to maintain after school programs. new skills and expand their educa- co-sponsored the resolution and Introduced by Assemblywoman tional opportunities.” said after school programs create Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles), Since it went into effect in 2006, safe spaces for youth to continue AB 1725 will increase appropria- the statewide program has served learning and develop beyond tions for the state’s After School over 400,000 students daily, school hours. Education and Safety program, approximately 250,000 of whom “These programs allow students approved by a 2002 ballot measure. attend LAUSD schools. Despite to engage deeper in activities and The program provides students in increasing operating costs, alloca- topics that are of high interest to low-income communities with tions in state budgets have them,” Garcia added. “An invest- access to safe, enriching after decreased over the last decade, a ment in after school programs is an school programs that offer academ- pattern AB 1725 would reverse. investment in our children so that ic assistance, enrichment and recre- “After school programs help us they thrive in life and become pro- ational activities. better serve our students and fami- ductive members of our society.” LAUSD board pledges support for federal Dream and Promise Act The Los Angeles Unified School supporting immigration reform and ter tomorrow for both Los Angeles District Board of Education School undocumented youth, including and our nation.” Board reaffirmed its support for the support for the original Dream Act federal Dream and Promise Act in 2007, the Deferred Action for “LAUSD is committed to helping during its meeting on March 19. Childhood Arrivals program in all children regardless of Introduced by Congresswoman 2013 and “We Are One: Standing where they were born, Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Los with Immigrant Families,” an ongo- or the circumstances of their Angeles), the Dream and Promise ing initiative that began in 2017. Act provides permanent legal pro- “I have and will always continue arrival in this country.” grams and a path to citizenship for to stand with our immigrant stu- Austin Beutner people brought to the United States dents, families and communities,” LAUSD Superintendent as undocumented children. The said LAUSD board President “Every child deserves an oppor- board approved a motion calling for Mónica García, who sponsored the tunity to dream without bound- its formal support of the legislation. resolution in support of the Dream aries,” added board Vice President “Los Angeles Unified is commit- and Promise Act. “I proudly sup- Nick Melvoin. “As we continue to photo courtesy of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office ted to helping all children regard- port the House Resolution to rein- fight this administration’s senseless Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and LAPD Olympic Division Capt. less of where they were born, or the state the Dream Act and provide attacks on our immigrant commu- Patricia Sandoval hosted the Prom Closet clothing giveaway on March circumstances of their arrival in this our students an opportunity to con- nities, we will also continue to 16 to help low-income students prepare for school proms. The program country,” LAUSD Superintendent tribute to our society as an active ensure the safety and well-being of alleviates the high cost of purchasing clothing for proms. Boys and girls Austin Beutner said. and productive citizen. This action the students, families and employ- The district has a long history of represents hope, progress and a bet- ees in our schools.” from 15 high schools throughout Los Angeles chose outfits from a collec- tion of hundreds of new and slightly-used designer dresses and suits, all of which were donated. The students also selected shoes and acces- sories to complete their outfits. City Attorney’s Office Community Resource Specialist Kimberly Morosi coordinated the Prom Closet pro- ject. Volunteers helped students select their outfits and taught boys how to tie their ties. For information, email [email protected]. Zoo’s dinner series focuses on sustainability and conservation

The Los Angeles Zoo is launching its 2019 Sustainable Wine + Dinner series on Thursday, March 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. The first dinner will highlight the Presqu’ile Winery, of Santa Maria. Additional dinners will be held on Thursdays, April 11, May 30 and June 27. The annual series features farm-to-table cuisine, sustainable wines, up- close animal encounters and curator conversations. Each evening focuses on a different topic and is set in a unique location in the zoo. Enjoy a five- course meal paired with a selection of California wines. The March 21 dinner will be held in the Amazonian Stilthouse at the zoo’s Rainforest of the Americas exhibit. It includes selections from Presqu’ile Winery. The educational component includes Los Angeles Zoo Curator of Birds Mike Maxcy discussing illegal wildlife trafficking and its impact on biodiversity. On April 11, the dinner will take place on the Cambodia Viewing Terrace at the Elephants of Asia exhibit and will highlight Cambria Estate Winery, a female-owned winery located in the Santa Maria Valley known for single vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays. Cambria Estate recently created the “Stewards of the Land” environmental sustainability grant program in part- nership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. It honors and empowers female leaders making contributions to environmental and community- based causes. Zoo Curator of Mammals Alisa Behar will discuss the criti- cally endangered Visayan warty pig, the most threatened wild pig species in the world. On May 30, Brave & Maiden Estate will showcase its estate-grown wines from the Santa Ynez Valley during a dinner on the Mahale Mountain Terrace in the zoo’s Africa section. Brave & Maiden is a SIP-certified sus- tainable vineyard dedicated to producing handcrafted, single-vineyard estate wines and red blends. Zoo Curator of Mammals Candace Scliment will discuss her work with Cameroon’s wildlife. The dinner on June 27 will focus on Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, a boutique winery crafting still and sparkling wines at a vineyard on the bank of the Sisquoc River known as the Santa Maria Bench. Guests will dine on a bridge overlooking the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles) exhibit and enjoy a discussion led by Curator of Reptiles & Amphibians Ian Recchio on crocodilian conservation. Tickets for the dinners are $150 per person, per event. Guests must be 21 or older. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive. For informa- tion, visit lazoo.org/sustainablewinedinners. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 March 21, 2019 LADWP helps teachers expand environmental learning Laurel Elementary teacher Anna Melkumyan was Environmental Education Foundation. Teachers among 30 instructors who recently attended the Los learn from experts at the utilities and are provided Angeles Department of Water and Power’s with hands-on lessons they can share with students. Environmental Institute, which provides information The Environmental Institute launched in Los on environmental topics that participants can later Angeles in 2015, and the most recent installment use in lesson plans at their schools. Topics covered was the seventh in a series that was started in 2011 during the program’s three eight-hour sessions in Northern California by the California include conservation, renewable energy and the Environmental Education Foundation. nexus of water and energy in the context of climate For information, visit ladwp.com/education. change. The institute is co-sponsored by LADWP, the Metropolitan Water District, California photo by Chris Corsmeier/courtesy of LADWP Department of Water Resources and the California Laurel Elementary teacher Anna Melkumyan, right. Experience Immaculate Heart! Join Us for a Summer of Discovery

Middle School Summer Session AT photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging June 17 — July 12, 2019 CUL E H Student performers joined the judges and program administrators for the A EA One, Two and Four-Week Classes M R 2019 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional M T For Girls Entering Grades 4 - 8 I Finals on March 11 at the .

 

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 Animal Communications CSI/Forensics Science  Salsa & Ballet Folklorico Digital Photography   Wilson Monologue Competition Coding & Robotics Knitters & Knotters Cooking Workshops Panda Sports Center Theatre Group has named Dejean Deterville, Mylah Eaton and Daniel Velez as the top performers in the August Wilson Monologue Crafts & Creativity Swimming Competition Regional Finals held on March 11 at the Mark Taper Forum. Film Making Writing Workshops Deterville and Eaton, the first and second-place finalists, will represent Los ...and More! Angeles in the national finals on May 6. Deterville, of South Carolina Virtual Charter School, placed first in the regional competition, earning a $500 scholarship. Eaton, of CHAMPS “Educating the Hearts & Minds of Young Women Since 1906” Charter High School of the Arts, was the second-place winner and received 5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 461-3651  www.immaculateheart.org a $400 scholarship; and Velez, of Ramón C. Cortines High School of Visual and Performing Arts, earned third-place honors and received a $300 scholarship. Deterville and Eaton will also receive a paid trip to New York City to perform at the August Wilson Theatre on . They will compete in a semi-final round with 22 other students from cities around the country. Fifteen of those students will be selected for the national finals while the other nine will be part of a performance montage. Velez will serve as the Los Angeles alternate. The competition marked the eighth consecutive year Center Theatre Group hosted the Southern California component of the national mono- logue competition. The program inspires and educates using monologues from Wilson’s “American Century Cycle,” a 10-play cycle that details the complexity of the African American experience in the 20th century. Deterville, Eaton and Velez were selected from a pool of 12 regional finalists representing seven local high schools within Los Angeles County. As preparation for the national component of the competition, the three selected students will attend master classes to work on their monologues. Center Theatre Group also offers an in-school residency as part of the August Wilson program. The August Wilson In-School Residency is a semester-long program that provides students with an in-depth study of Wilson’s work. For information, visit centertheatregroup.org/augustwilson.

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How in the Lego world is “The years old, enjoy destroying more Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” than building any structure. (You not decimating all those non-Lego might recall the previous film’s films at the box office? The year enduring focus on a father’s col- might be young, but the sophomore lectible Legos and a son who just adventure of the legendary Master wants to play and create with dear Builders, heroes with the special old dad; cut to now, sister’s ability to turn their surroundings entrance wreaks havoc on one Even Unikitty (Alison Brie) into amazing inventions, is the best boy’s idea of play.) changes with the times, occasional- film of 2019 thus far. Too bad a Picking up at the previous film’s ly wearing her rage on the outside lackluster gross (and awards sea- cliffhanger, things go very wrong, as an enormous saber-toothed ver- son’s disdain for originality) might hysterically wrong, and Lord sion of herself, Ultrakatty. prompt this one to go unnoticed. Business (aka, dad; aka, the voice While the universe faces regular What a loss that would be. talents of Will Ferrell) just lets the attacks from those Duplo, someone All the great characters from the onslaught arrive unchallenged. The new arrives. The masked General first movie return, led by overly universe quickly devolves into a Mayhem (Stephanie Beatriz) cap- positive Emmet (Christ Pratt) and Mad Max dystopia. For Emmet, tures the best warriors and takes the muscle, Wildstyle (Elizabeth however, everything is still awe- them to her boss, fluidly shaped Banks). And the Lego Universe some, even those “sewer babies” he Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi (Tiffany needs the pair’s combined strength, creates. Batman (Will Arnett) Haddish). Take a moment and say since an invading force of Duplos, adapts well, sporting a new outfit to the queen’s name again; it’s a clever photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures designed for ages 18 months to 5 match the desolate surroundings. joke. Wildstyle and Emmet traverse a dystopian Lego Universe in “The Lego Apparently, Emmett’s newfound Movie 2: The Second Part.” builder abilities from the first film don’t last, and he remains behind, the sole hero to save everyone else, and then another. That’s right: The opening sequence of “Toy since the Justice League, including “Lego 2” is a musical, and every Story 3” is the franchise’s most Aquaman (Jason Momoa basically song drips with an alluring hook clever moment, featuring all the hired to bellow his signature sure to annoy you for the next six toys interacting in a way that cap- “woohoo”), and Marvel heroes are months. One audacious attempt, tures the beautifully free imagina- all busy. Luckily en route, Emmet “Catchy Song,” performed by T- tion of a child. The “Lego” movies encounters Rex Dangervest (also Pain and That Girl Lay Lay, is sim- capitalize on this concept to most- voiced by Pratt), a hilarious parody ply the same line over and over: ly successful ends (sorry of Pratt’s entire career. He’s an “This song’s gonna get stuck inside “Ninjago,” you’re canceled). The Indiana Jones-style space explorer your head.” And yes, it will. And sequel proves this franchise is not with a team of well-trainer raptors yes, it’s actually quite good. an accident but something worth (just remember “script doctor”). In some ways, “Lego 2” surpass- continuing, something that can The clever story and consistent es its predecessors in laughs and the thrive even when original direc- humor aren’t the best parts. Prepare sheer number of pop culture Easter tors Chris Miller and Phil Lord yourself. Remember that insanely eggs. The emotional punch of the (the masterful co-writer of catchy song from “The Lego first is now expected based on the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider- Movie” by Tegan and Sara, franchise’s rules (actions in the Verse”), who did write this one photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures “?” Yes, a Lego universe represent something together, move on to other pro- Something isn’t right with Superman, Green Lantern and others who new song vies for control of your happening in a family’s life). But jects completely at some point. went missing in the newest installment of the “Lego Movie” series. humming voice, and then another, making those connections, guess- “ 2: The Second ing the payoff along the way, is half Part” (gotta love that name) is the the fun. And the dialogue wonder- third hit in a smart franchise meant fully telegraphs the payoff with an for adults, perhaps more so, and New Grammy Museum exhibit showcases music’s impending doomsday scenario kids. Fast paced, written with care, dubbed “Armamageddon.” it reminds us why Legos are the integral history in the baseball experience Whether it’s the national anthem played before every game, the music ballplayers select to accent their walk to home plate or the sev- enth inning stretch when fans sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” music is an integral part of the baseball experience. To celebrate the soundtrack of baseball, the Grammy Museum proudly presents “Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Popular Music and the National Pastime.” Edward Meeker and The Edison Orchestra’s original 1908 record- ing of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The exhibit opened on March 14 when Bob Santelli, founding exec- utive director of the Grammy Museum and the exhibit’s curator, discussed the history of music in baseball with Barry Zito at the museum’s Clive Davis Theater as photo courtesy of the Grammy Museum part of the museum’s public pro- A new exhibit at the Grammy Museum, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game: grams. The exhibit will run through baseball season until fall 2019. Popular Music and the National Pastime,” features sheet music, hand- “Take Me Out to the Ball Game: written lyrics and Harry Caray’s microphone. Popular Music and the National Pastime” offers insight and histori- All forms of music – including launching music careers, the base- cal reference for the history of pop, jazz, country, rhythm and ball-music connection is stronger music in baseball. The exhibit blues, and – embraced than ever.” takes museum visitors on a journey America’s baseball passion and are Exhibit highlights include sheet that starts before the 20th century, reflected throughout the exhibit. music from the game’s early years, when interest in baseball-themed “Baseball and popular music handwritten lyrics to baseball clas- music was fostered through the have been practically inseparable sics, special edition Fender guitars, sales of sheet music, then explains for the past century and a half,” MLB sportscaster Harry Caray’s the rise of baseball songs becoming said Santelli. “Hundreds of songs microphone and limited-edition a part of a new era of American have been written about the nation- posters, vinyl records, and pho- music in the early 1900s and dis- al pastime. And today, with tographs. cusses modern popular music ballplayers personally selecting The Grammy Museum is located being a central part of players walk-up-to-the-batter’s-box-music at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For infor- preparing to take the field and and with retired players like Barry mation and tickets, visit grammy- excite the fans. Zito and Bernie Williams actually museum.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 21, 2019

The final ten contestants were will be spoken throughout the selected from over 50 applicants. pageant. Tickets start at $150. A red Miss Russian LA pageant returns to Hollywood They will be judged in the cate- carpet ceremony begins at 6:30 and gories of talent, bikini, evening doors open at 7 p.m. The Taglyan The 8th annual Miss Russian LA exciting talent event,” said event on Russia’s version of “The Voice,” gown and interview. The evening Cultural Complex is located at 2019 competition returns to producer and director Lika Osipova. and Robert James Dobbs, of the pop gown portion will be overseen by 1201 Vine St. For tickets and infor- Hollywood on Sunday, March 24, at “Even with all the turbulence sur- and rock band The Mid-Summer Russia’s fashion icon Bad Apple mation, call (310)880-6909, or visit the Taglyan Cultural Complex. rounding Russia, we are grateful for Classic. Couture. Both English and Russian eventcartel.com. This evening will highlight the all the incredible amount of support strength, intelligence, beauty and tal- and enthusiasm for this pageant in ent of finalists representing their the Los Angeles community. My Russian roots as they compete to win goal is to provide a challenging the coveted Miss Russian LA 2019 competition as well as an entertain- CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD title. ment-filled evening.” “I founded this event to showcase The star-studded event will PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE new talent in our community as it is include special performances by not only a beauty pageant but also an Lev Axelrod, a 13-year-old finalist NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: PROJECTS SPANNING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS West Hollywood, California

REQUEST: The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to Title 19, West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance, to amend the requirements for projects spanning commercial and resi- dential districts, West Hollywood, California.

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

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Thursday, April 4, 2019 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: Multiple Zoning Districts, Citywide

A photograph in the Feb. 23, 1950, issue of the Park Labrea News showed Park La Brea resident Rita Eskin enjoying early spring ENVIRONMENTAL weather on the patio of her Lindenhurst Avenue apartment. The Los STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Angeles area experienced unseasonably warm weather that year, Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section according to the accompanying article, prompting residents to get §15061 (Review for Exemption). out and enjoy the outdoors. The first day of spring was yesterday, March 20, and the forecast calls for partly cloudy weather and tem- peratures in the 60s through the weekend, perfect for outdoor The staff report will be available on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at City Hall, adventures. 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

Clinic hosts annual gala IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning at Beverly Wilshire Hotel Commission, via the Planning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Venice Family Clinic will host its 37th annual Silver Circle Gala on Monday, March 25, at the To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- Ivy Kagan Bierman will receive cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing the organization’s Humanitarian Award for her commitment to impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City empowering women and minori- Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line ties, and advocating for greater for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. equity for women and minorities in the workplace. Kagan Bierman Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided is a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP; vice chair of civil rights for the upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Anti-Defamation League; and is a meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO member of the Legal, Legislative Ivy Kagan Bierman (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net and Policy Committee on Sexual Harassment and Gender Parity, as president, principal architect and well as the Safety Committee, for co-founder of Houston/Tyner ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to Time’s Up. Architects, will be honored with express their opinion in this matter. Additionally, Russel Tyner, the Irma Colen Leadership Award for his volunteer work with the For further information contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Senior Planner, in the clinic during the past 34 years. Planning and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email The gala, sponsored by UCLA Health and the David Geffen at: [email protected] School of Medicine at UCLA, will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. It also includes live performances

by Grammy-nominated artists Carmen Bradford and Shelly Berg. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel is Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- located at 9500 Wilshire Blvd. For тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- information, call (310)664-7932, or email nponnusamy@med- 6826. Russel Tyner net.ucla.edu. 22 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

inaugural chief health equity offi- vices officer. “It is a special oppor- cer, leading the health system’s tunity to be joining the Cedars- Cedars to welcome new nursing leadership efforts to improve outcomes for all Sinai team,” Marshall said. “As members of the community. healthcare leaders, we must create Following an extensive national David is a nationally recognized Marshall succeeds Linda Burnes Marshall began his nursing an environment where nurses are search, Cedars-Sinai Medical leader in nursing who currently Bolton, who has been with Cedars- career at UTMB Health as a staff supported so they can do their very Center has appointed David R. serves on the American Nurses Sinai for 48 years. Burnes Bolton nurse in 1983 sand later became best work and our patients can Marshall as senior vice president Credentialing Center’s Commis- will next serve as Cedars-Sinai’s chief nursing and patient care ser- receive the very best care.” and chief nursing executive, effec- sion on Magnet Recognition tive June 3. He brings more than Program.” three decades of health care experi- ence to the medical center and is known for enhancing innovation CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD and emphasizing compassionate care. Marshall comes to Cedars-Sinai PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, also known as UTMB Health, where he serves as system chief nursing and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold patient care services executive. a Public Hearing to consider the following item: “We are privileged to welcome a nurse executive of Dr. Marshall’s LOCATIONS:SUNSET SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, caliber and breadth of experience,” said Dr. Jeffrey A. Smith, executive West Hollywood, California vice president of hospital opera- photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center tions and chief operating officer at David R. Marshall will become REQUEST: An amendment to the Sunset Specific Plan to increase required Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “In Cedars-Sinai’s senior vice presi- rear setback requirements where commercial zones abut resi- dent and chief nursing executive in addition to many noteworthy dential zones. accomplishments at UTMB Health, June.

PERMIT(S): Sunset Specific Plan Amendment, and any other required per- mits. Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Thursday, April 4, 2019 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: SSP (Sunset Specific Plan)

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations).

The staff report will be available on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on- line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or Across 6. 60s singer in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning 1. Institute, e.g.: Abbr. 7. Part of E.M.T.: Abbr. Commission, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, 4. Wan 8. Acted in place the Public Hearing. 8. Pops 9. Russian city on the Oka 13. Furthermore 10. Dreadful 14. Collegian 11. Comes before a J To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening 15. Rat related 12. Baltic, e.g. 16. Rock music style 15. Mazda ___ Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special 17. Anger 20. End for election or auction assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you 18. Large peninsula 21. Try to get for free must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848- 19. Remaining calm under stress 25. Taper 22. “Death on the ___” mystery 26. Grab a bite 6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing thriller 27. Paternity identifier impaired is (323) 848-6496. 23. Beehive State native 29. Plug or lobe? 24. Famished 30. Connections that help you 28. Amber wine get ahead Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon 33. Quitter’s word 31. Girl from Ipanema came written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 35. Have ___ (wield influence) from here 36. Red carpet goer 32. ___ Arbor For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or 43. Cracker spread 34. Demolition compound go to www.metro.net 44. Stray Cats “Rock ___ Town” 36. Internet addresses 45. Performed on a hasty manner, 37. It’s big in fast food in music 38. Bake sale org. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express 49. Polite response 39. Original manufactured their opinion in this matter. 54. Company going public equipment, for short 55. Palo ___ 40. Biblically yours 56. Frequent horror movie 41. Sugar ___ For further information contact Bryan Eck, Senior Planner, in the Planning and plot feature 42. Curlicue Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: 62. Correct a recording 46. Apple 64. Face-to-face exam 47. Fencing sticks [email protected] 65. Vane direction 48. ____ Giovanni 66. 50. Muscat residents Livid Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk 67. Chihuahua child 51. “The Tempest” king 68. D.C. VIP 52. Penitent one 69. Badlands National Park sight 53. Jiffy 70. Hurry-up letters 56. “Play ___ It Lays,” 1972 film 71. Dutch astronomer, Van O___ 57. ___ a ___ (fighting hand to hand) 58. Spanish lady Down 59. Pupil’s place Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- 1. Mugs 60. Babysitting nickname тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- 2. Allocate, as funds 61. Soggy food mixture 3. Stir 62. Lowe or Reiner 6826. 4. Henry VIII’s sixth 63. Big recording label 5. Dismounted See Answers page 25 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 March 21, 2019 Exhibit highlights clothing from Ottoman Syria

The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents “Dressed with Distinction: Garments from Ottoman Syria” running through Sunday, Aug. 18. The exhibit includes a collection of rare garments assembled by David and Elizabeth Reisbord with examples of Arab and Ottoman attire dating from the late-19th to early-20th centuries. It celebrates clothing created in urban centers such as Aleppo, Damascus and Homs, where dyeing, weaving and decorative techniques earned the region international renown for tex- tile production. Residents were famous for wearing brightly-col- ored silk clothing glittering with gold and silver thread. After World War I (and the end of 400 years of Ottoman rule), Syrians began showing preference for Western attire, leading to an photo courtesy of the Fowler Museum at UCLA eventual decline in handwoven gar- The “Dressed with Distinction” exhibit includes a colorful women’s gar- ment production. More recently, conflict in the Eastern ment known as a çarşaf. photo ©2019 CenterofAttention Mediterranean region has virtually Actors and Instagram influencers Jason Caceres and Kassandra eradicated most remnants of the Eastern textile heritage offers extra- (involving resist-dyed threads prior Escandell attended the event at RWALL d’Art gallery. textile traditions and skills. Thus, ordinary opportunities for study to weaving) incorporated an exten- the exhibition documents the her- and appreciation.” sive range of natural dyes. The gar- itage of iconic Arab and Ottoman Installed according to type, gar- ments were created using a diverse garments and the importance of ments worn by urban women, men range of weaving techniques Gallery hosts art scavenger fashion as a marker of cultural and children are on display includ- including tapestry weaves, brocade knowledge. ing full-length cloaks (abaya), jack- and painstaking hand-stitched “The Fowler Museum is honored ets (qumbas), smaller head cover- embroidery. Garments with certain hunt for St. Patrick’s Day to become the repository and custo- ings (hatta) and a two-piece cuts and decoration could define dian of this rare collection of woman’s body and head covering the wearer as Arab or Ottoman, and RWALL d’Art gallery in Lounge launching this spring on Ottoman Syrian attire, both donat- (çarşaf). Silk and woolen garments indicate religious preferences and Beverly Hills recently hosted an Canon Drive across the street ed and promised to the museum by have retained their rich red, blue class status. interactive St. Patrick’s Day from the gallery. They also had a the Reisbords,” said Marla C. and purple hues, while diaphanous The Fowler Museum at UCLA is scavenger hunt. chance to win an exclusively Berns, the Shirley and Ralph patterns adorn summer housecoats located at 308 Charles E. Young To entered the hunt, guests first designed gold clover necklace by Shapiro Director at the Fowler woven in lighter colors. Colorful Drive North. For information, visit had to follow @rwallgallery on Isaac Kay. Actors and Instagram Museum. “This record of Middle and complex ikat techniques fowler.ucla.edu. Instagram, after which they set influencers also attended, includ- out to find seven hidden “lucky ing Jason Caceres and Kassandra charms” in the gallery’s art- Escandell. works. Once the hidden Currently, works by artists “charms” were located, partici- Kay, Mariela, Giancarlo SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS pants had to post them to Calicchia and RMoodie are on Instagram. display at RWALL d’Art, located Each participant received a gift at 350 N. Canon Drive. For infor- certificate for the RWALL Paint mation, visit rwall.com. What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activities Red Cross recognizes supporters Publishing weekly through June Looking to boost your Summer School attendance? Advertise in this speical section of humanitarian causes highlighting schools, camps, activites and more! The American Red Cross hon- room service in a shelter. It is peo- Reach the most affluent communities in Los Angeles! ored Bowen H. “Buzz” McCoy as ple helping people. It is each teach- its Humanitarian of the Year at an ing one another, comforting one awards ceremony on March 8 at another, serving one another. In a • SCHOOLS the S. 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The McCoy family has been “There is no doubt that the Red committed to supporting the Red Cross is indispensable to our com- Cross for nearly a century, begin- munity and communities world- ning with Bowen McCoy and wide. We are thrilled to be hon- The Park Labrea News & Beverly Press have been publishing for 73 years Berniece Hadley, two members of ored and proud to see our name on in Beverly Hills, the Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Hollywood and West Hollywood. the organization who responded to the new regional headquarters the 1933 Long Beach-Compton opening in downtown Los The newspapers are delivered every Thursday with the earthquake. 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There is no redcross.org/la. 24 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press NHM book explores urban flora and fauna The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County recently pub- lished “Wild L.A.: Explore the Amazing Nature In and Around Los Angeles,” a book equal parts local nature stories, field guide and trip planner. Los Angeles is the second most densely populated city in the United States and a major biodiver- sity hotspot. With the book, the museum is showing residents and visitors that the urban environment is teeming with nature. photo by Matthew Murphy “Wild L.A.” was co-written by Written and performed by John Leguizamo and directed by Tony NHM Community Science Senior Taccone, “Latin History for Morons” is part of Center Theatre Manager Lila Higgins, NHM Group’s 2019-20 season at the and will be pre- Herpetology Curator and Urban sented Sept. 8 through Oct. 20. Nature Resource Center Co- Director Greg Pauly, science jour- nalist Jason Goldman, and poet and naturalist Charles Hood. The book Ahmanson Theatre presents includes 10 chapters on species found in the L.A. area, including more than 100 accounts describing local plants and animals and ways ‘The Book of Mormon,’ to identify them. It also includes guides for 25 hikes and offers infor- mation on how to track insects and ‘Swan Lake’ and more learn about the Pleistocene Age at Artistic Director Michael around the world, Bourne and and Museum. Ritchie has announced Center award-winning designer Lez “Wild L.A.” also highlights natu- Theatre Group’s 53rd season at Brotherston will create a reimag- ralization, migration, climate photo by Johanna Turner the Ahmanson Theatre will fea- ining of the classic production. change, extinction and human Bobcat kittens are among the native animals identified during NHM’s ture seven shows from across the “The Last Ship,” starring impact while promoting urban programs to study wildlife in Los Angeles. theatrical spectrum with three Sting, opens Jan. 22 and runs engagement with the natural world. musicals, two hilarious one-per- through Feb. 16. The musical “We live in a place with amazing son plays, the return of a land- was initially inspired by Sting’s nature,” Pauly said. “With so much cover,” Higgins added. “We hope authors on the research and stories mark dance theater piece plus 1991 album “The Soul Cages” change due to the rapid growth of this book changes people’s minds in the book, followed by a Q&A one production to be announced and his own childhood experi- agriculture and then urban develop- about that and inspires them to pro- session. Special museum collec- at a later date. ences growing up in the shadow ment, every species here has an tect and nurture nature in our city.” tions highlighting elements of the “The 2019-2020 season at the of the legendary Swan Hunter amazing story to tell.” NHM is holding a “Wild L.A.” book will be on display from 6 to 7 Ahmanson Theatre showcases shipyard in Wallsend, England. “Many of us think that nature is book launch on Tuesday, March 26, p.m. Admission is free but reserva- work from some of the world’s Back by popular demand, something that is far away, that we from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will tions are required by visiting finest artists and creators,” “The Book of Mormon” is mak- have to make a special trip to dis- include a panel discussion with the nhm.org/wildla. Ritchie said. “From an iconic ing its Ahmanson debut after rock star – Sting starring in his three previous sold-out engage- heartfelt and empowering musi- ments in Los Angeles. The musi- cal ‘The Last Ship’ – to a pair of cal comedy follows the misad- Rooftop Cinema event benefits APLA Health raconteurs direct from Broadway ventures of a mismatched pair of – John Leguizamo in ‘Latin missionaries, sent halfway Rooftop Cinema Club and APLA Berlanti and starring Nick ence members can enjoy cold History for Morons’ and Mike across the world to spread the Health are hosting a special screen- Robinson is a coming-of-age drinks, street food and rooftop Birbiglia in ‘The New One’ – good word. Performances will be ing of the film “Love, Simon” drama. Proceeds benefit APLA views. Tickets start at $17. LEVEL we’ve curated a collection of from Feb. 18 to March 29. (2008) on Thursday, March 28, at 8 Health’s programs for underserved is located at 888 S. Olive St. For shows that are both passionate Finally, winner of the 2018 p.m. at LEVEL in downtown Los communities affected by HIV. tickets and information, visit and personal.” Tony Award for Best Revival of Angeles. The film by director Greg Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and audi- rooftopcinemaclub.com. “Latin History for Morons,” a Musical, “Once on This written and performed by Island” opens April 8 and contin- Leguizamo, will run from Sept. 8 ues through May 10. The musi- to Oct. 20. Inspired by the near cal is the sweeping, universal total absence of Latinos from his tale of Ti Moune, a peasant girl son’s American history books, in search of her place in the Leguizamo embarks on a funny, world and ready to risk it all for frenzied search to find a Latin love. hero for his son’s school project. Tickets for the 2019-2020 sea- Bogie’s Liquor Following, “The New One,” son are currently available by written and performed by season subscription and group Birbiglia, will run from Oct. 23 sales only. General ticket on-sale to Nov. 24. In the comedy show, dates for each show will be Pick up your Birbiglia delves back into his announced in the future. own life to tell a new story. The Ahmanson Theatre is Catch Bourne’s “Swan Lake” located at 135 N. Grand Ave. For with performances from Dec. 3 information and to purchase a favorite 12-pack through Jan. 5, 2020. Retaining subscription, call (213)972- the iconic elements of the origi- 4444, or visit centertheatre- nal production loved by millions group.org/ahmanson. to watch all the The Wallis forms partnership with action! jewelry maker Harry Winston Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs The Wallis Annenberg Center Evening of Wicked Fun Honoring for Performing Arts will partner Stephen Schwartz” is a benefit with fine jewelry and high-end supporting the artistic, education 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine watch-making brand Harry and outreach programs of The Winston in 2019. Wallis. Honorary co-chairs are The centerpiece of the partner- Wallis Annenberg, Alan Menken, (323) 469-1414 ship will be Harry Winston’s pre- and Julie and Marc Platt. Event co- senting sponsorship of The Wallis’ chairs are Cathy Louchheim and www.bogiesliquor.com spring celebration fundraising John Bendheim. event, “The Wallis Delivers: An The Wallis is located at 9390 N. We Deliver! Don’t Drink & Drive! Evening of Wicked Fun Honoring Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills. Stephen Schwartz” on May 16. For information, visit Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am “The Wallis Delivers: An thewallis.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 March 21, 2019

Viper Room could be demolished for new project Garcetti ends oil production From page 1 under land in University Park A mix-up on the meeting’s start time led some in attendance to Los Angeles Mayor Eric come at 6:30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m., Garcetti and Councilman Gil further inflaming an already heated Cedillo took an important step discussion, but the city officials and toward ending L.A.’s reliance on members of the development team fossil fuels, announcing the ter- stayed until everyone had a chance mination of an oil and gas lease to ask questions. agreement at the St. James Aside from one man who said he Controlled Drill Site in the liked the idea of the project but University Park neighborhood, wished the building was more ener- permanently closing a portion of gy efficient, the vast majority of the drill site. people spoke out strongly against The St. James Exploratory Oil the structure, which many and Gas Lease, operated by described as out of character with AllenCo, was approved by city the other buildings on the Sunset officials in 1963, allowing the company to access oil under city- Strip. One speaker called it “a par- Garcetti ticularly ugly building, a blight.” owned land. After federal, state, Others raised concerns about photo by Cameron Kiszla and local agencies found that the increased traffic and what they per- The Viper Room has hosted some of the top musical performers company had violated numerous stances. ceived to be a glut of hotels in the throughout its long and stories history on the Sunset Strip. environmental orders, AllenCo In 2016, the city attorney found tourist-friendly area of West voluntarily ceased oil production AllenCo in violation of the Hollywood. improvements, the “stage is impact report, which Alkire expects at the site in 2013. According to California Health and Safety But one of the most common sacred.” to take place sometime this sum- the terms of the lease, any lapse in Code, Water Code, and Public arguments was in defense of the “People want to feel the history, mer, possibly as soon as late June. production allows the city to Resources Code. Viper Room, a historic music venue they want to feel the vibe. It’s an Nothing has been decided about the revoke the company’s operating The city’s petroleum adminis- that many felt would be a shame to experience. All the bands that come project yet, she said. authority under city property. trator, Uduak-Joe Ntuk, issued a tear down. through there are really, really tal- “This is entirely up to the City “Our climate crisis demands a letter notifying AllenCo Energy The development team said they ented. You never know on any Council,” she said. swift end to dependence on fossil of the expiration of the lease planned to reopen the Viper Room given night who’s going to go on In the meantime, DJ Moore, a fuels, and we’ll seize every agreement due to a lack of pro- inside the hotel, but multiple speak- that stage,” she said. land use attorney with Latham and opportunity to plug up a well,” duction at the facility, ending the ers, such as Viper Room employee With the meeting winding down, Watkins who spoke on behalf of the Garcetti said. “By shutting down company’s right to operate wells Rita Fiora, said that wouldn’t be the many in attendance said they development team, said the devel- these wells for good we are that run beneath city-owned prop- same. planned to oppose the project, opers will be listening to the com- putting communities first, helping erty from the site. Fiora, who said she’s been with which Alkire said was submitted to munity and the project could evolve keep the air clean for our families, “It’s my job to determine com- the Viper Room for 10 years, said the city in December. over time like the Arts Club project. and moving us closer to a clean pliance with all provisions of the the venue’s “gritty” nature is part of The public will next have a “This is just the very beginning energy future that doesn’t depend city’s petroleum leases,” Ntuk what makes it special, and while chance to get involved at the scop- [of the public outreach],” Moore on dirty oil.” said. “This letter serves as a she could support renovations or ing meeting for the environmental added. During past operations, notice that AllenCo’s rights to AllenCo Energy was found to operate wells from the St. James have violated several environ- Controlled Drill Site that run mental, health, and safety laws, beneath city-owned property are Project near Park Labrea causes concern for residents including the Federal Clean Air terminated. harmful as well. said she’s not sure it will actually and Clean Water Acts. The Twenty-one idle wells will still From page 1 In addition, she’s worried about lead to change from the developers. Environmental Protection remain on the St. James site. The increasing the number of cars in the “They won’t really agree to any- Agency determined that AllenCo city will continue working with area. The streets around Hancock thing. They just keep saying they had failed to maintain a safe facil- the landowner to identify alterna- But Harris said the developers, Park Elementary are already hear us,” she said. ity by failing to take necessary tive uses for the property that are the Holland Partner Group and “beyond a traffic jam” in the morn- However, Tom Warren, executive steps to prevent accidental releas- more compatible with the needs Regency Centers, won over some ings, she said, and the noise from managing director for Holland es of extremely hazardous sub- and values of Angelenos. doubters when they came back ear- construction vehicles, as well as Partner Group, said the feedback lier this year with a plan for an eight- from the demolition and construc- from the community, and specifical- story building. tion, could be distracting for stu- ly Hancock Park Elementary, has WeHo to host debut workshop of The project, which will include dents, especially those with autism already made a difference. It was 331 apartments, more than 147,000 and other special needs children, she because of requests from parents at square feet of retail space and two said. the school that the project was low- Beverly Johnson one-woman show levels of subterranean parking, will “It’s just feet from the school ered to eight stories, and the devel- be an asset to the area of Third and campus where the kids are playing opers “expect to continue making The city of West Hollywood, drugged by Bill Cosby. Fairfax, Harris said. The plan is to every day,” she said. adjustments throughout the which celebrates the creative arts A workshop reading production keep the existing Whole Foods and Trysgstad and other representa- process.” through its Arts Division program- is a form of theatrical performance, CVS and bring in new retailers tives from Hancock Park “Going forward, we’re commit- ming, is proud to host the debut in which a play or musical is while increasing the green space Elementary, as well as area busi- ted to maintaining this collaborative workshop reading of “Beverly staged in a modest format and walking areas, which Harris nesses, residents, members of the approach and active cadence of Johnson: Naked!,” supermodel which does not include all aspects said will add to the shopping envi- Mid City West Community Council communication with the ultimate Beverly Johnson’s one-woman of a full production. For example, ronment on some of the other cor- and other stakeholders, have been priority of delivering a project that show. costumes, sets, and musical ners of the intersection. meeting at a working group hosted not only fits in but enhances the sur- “Beverly Johnson: Naked!” was accompaniment may be excluded, “We, as the Park La Brea by Councilman David Ryu, 4th rounding neighborhood,” he said. written with and directed by Josh or may be included in a simpler Residents Association, feel as the District, to work out some of the Ravetch, the co-creator of Carrie form. The actors often perform overall project will be an improve- issues surrounding the development Fisher’s hit “Wishful Drinking.” with script in hand. ment to the community by provid- and advise him about their concerns. “Going forward, Beverly Johnson is The event will take place on an American supermodel, actress, s Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. at ing new shops and services and will Mark Pampanin, Ryu’s we’re committed complement the original Farmers spokesman, said the councilman is inger, and businesswoman. the West Hollywood Council Market and the Grove Complex,” working to “facilitate a conversation to maintaining Johnson rose to fame when she Chambers/Public Meeting Room he said. between the developer and commu- this collaborative became the first African- at the West Hollywood Library, But not everyone is a fan. Harris nity stakeholders that is productive American model to appear on the located at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. said he’s heard a few Park La Brea and positive, leading to real solu- approach and cover of American Vogue maga- Admission is free, but RSVP is residents, especially those nearest tions and options. His goal is to active cadence of zine in August 1974. In 1975, required at http://bit.ly/bever- the development, are concerned reach consensus on a site design that communication Johnson became the first black lyjohnsonweho. The event is about pollution, noise and traffic improves the property, provides woman to appear on the cover of expected to be at capacity. arising from construction and the community benefits and minimizes with the ultimate the French edition of Elle maga- project, issues that have been impacts, especially to Hancock Park priority of zine. In 2012, Johnson was the star of the reality series Beverly’s Full Answers from page 22 echoed by some parents and staff at Elementary School during construc- delivering a the adjacent Hancock Park tion and after.” House, which aired on the Oprah Elementary School. Emma Howard, a senior planner project that not Winfrey Network. The New York Los Angeles Unified School with Ryu’s office, said the project is only fits in but Times named Johnson one of the 20th century’s most influential peo- District employees are limited in currently going through the environ- enhances the what they can say to the press, but mental review process, and a scop- ple in fashion in 2008. Shanon Trygstad, who serves as ing meeting was held last week. surrounding Johnson has more than 500 mag- president of the Friends of Hancock “The goal here is we’d like to get neighborhood.” azine covers to her name and she Park School, said demolishing the a well-designed project where remains one of the most iconic fig- existing buildings might release pol- everyone feels safe during the con- -Tom Warren ures in the world of fashion and lutants into the air that the students struction,” Howard said. executive managing director modeling. Her life took an unex- breathe, and emissions from the While Ryu’s group is letting for Holland Partner Group pected turn when she broke her construction equipment could be Trygstad voice her concerns, she silence and revealed that she too was among the many women 26 March 21, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Trump signs package with four Feinstein bills Gold touts health-based initiatives President Trump signed into law a enthusiasts, cattle ranchers, mining package of public lands bills that interests, the Department of Defense addressed by the City Council included four bills authored by Sen. and California’s public utility com- Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.): the panies. From page 1 events. The city saw an uptick in California Desert Protection and The Sacramento-San Joaquin pedestrians on Rodeo Drive from Recreation Act, the Sacramento-San Delta National Heritage Area Act 4-8 p.m. on Saturdays during Joaquin Delta National Heritage establishes the Sacramento-San August and December, when Area Act, the Santa Ana Wash Plan Joaquin Delta as California’s first Those health-based initiatives BOLD events were scheduled, Land Exchange Act and the Contra National Heritage Area. It authorizes will continue under Councilman one of several encouraging met- Costa Canal Transfer Act. $10 million in federal assistance over John Mirisch, who was sworn in rics city staff reported to the “This is a major victory for 15 years to provide matching grants to his third term as Beverly Hills council. California’s public lands,” Feinstein to local governments and nonprofit mayor on March 20, and Since passing an urgency ordi- said. “The lands package secures organizations. This federal funding is Councilman Les Friedman, who nance in 2017 aimed at giving new protections for our desert, cre- necessary to help implement the became vice mayor for the first renters more protections, the City ates California’s first National locally developed National Heritage time. Both have supported Council continues to chip away at Heritage Area, develops smarter Area management plan to promote increased restrictions on smoking. passing a Rent Stabilization ways to manage the Santa Ana Wash environmental stewardship, heritage Gold was first elected to the Ordinance. It took a step forward and facilitates safety upgrades to the conservation and economic develop- City Council in 2011, following earlier this month when it passed Contra Costa Canal. I’m grateful that ment projects throughout the Delta. terms on the city’s Traffic and an ordinance to create a Rent these four bills were included in the The bill has no effect on water Parking Commission and Stabilization Commission, with lands package and are now signed operations in and around the Delta, Recreation and Parks prospective appointees to be into law.” water rights, water contracts or prop- Feinstein Commission. He previously interviewed by council members. The lands package passed the erty rights, nor does it create any new served as mayor in 2015. As mayor, Gold also oversaw Senate on Feb. 12 and the House of regulatory authority or burden on Santa Ana Wash in an environmen- Addressing Beverly Hills resi- the completion of the Santa Representatives on Feb. 26. local government or private citizens. tally sensitive manner. dents at his swearing in last year Monica Boulevard reconstruction The California Desert Protection The bill also has no effect on fishing The Contra Costa Canal Transfer at the Academy of Motion Picture project and the debut of the and Recreation Act builds upon the and hunting within the National Act transfers the title of the Contra Arts and Sciences, Gold also Beverly Hills Fire Department’s legacy of the California Desert Heritage. Costa Canal System from the Bureau vowed to continue efforts to revi- Nurse Practitioner 1, which Protection Act, Feinstein’s landmark Santa Ana Wash Plan Land of Reclamation to the Contra Costa talize the shopping, dining, responds to calls for service and bill passed in 1994 that established Exchange Act directs the Bureau of Water District to allow the water dis- tourism and late-night culture in is staffed with both a nurse prac- Death Valley National Park, Joshua Land Management to exchange trict to complete necessary safety Beverly Hills. Stores have tradi- titioner and firefighter paramedic. Tree National Park, the Mojave approximately 300 acres of land with improvements to the canal. Since the tionally closed around 6 p.m., and “All of these things contributed National Preserve and protected the San Bernardino Valley Water Contra Costa Canal has been opera- Beverly Hills hoteliers have said to the residential quality of life in more than 7.6 million acres of Conservation District in the Santa tional, 82 people have drowned in they’re forced to send their guests a big way,” Gold said of the California desert wilderness. Ana Wash, at the junction of the the uncovered canal. outside the city for late-night council’s efforts in the last year. In 2016, Senator Feinstein asked Santa Ana River and Mill Creek. Built between 1937 and 1948, the entertainment. Gold also said the city just President Obama to expand protec- The 4,500-acre Santa Ana Wash is canal delivers water to homes and “How can we improve what we started talking with electric tions for the desert by creating the a patchwork of land parcels owned businesses throughout Contra Costa have, being mindful of our her- scooter company Bird about ways Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow and by the water conservation district or County, as well as to the Sacramento itage, but being aware of our the two sides can work together Castle Mountains national monu- BLM. The land exchange will help and San Joaquin valleys for irriga- competition?” Gold said when he on safety regulations that would ments. Those new public lands will consolidate 1,347 acres of open tion. The 48-mile system is currently was sworn in. “We must find a make council members comfort- also benefit from this legislation. space to preserve and protect habitat an open canal, but following the way to compete where perhaps able overturning the city’s electric This legislation completes efforts along the river’s floodplain as part of transfer, the water district will we have not had to compete scooter ban. started in 1994 to restore and protect the broader Santa Ana River Wash enclose it in a surface pipeline to help before.” The five council members the desert and its surrounding com- Plan. prevent deadly accidents, including a In 2018, the city continued the worked well together during a munities. It is the result of years of The area is also occupied by two drowning last year. It will also help BOLD programming that “very productive year,” Gold engagement with a range of stake- mining companies that extract mate- improve recreation and land use Councilwoman Lili Bosse initiat- added, holders including local and state gov- rials for cement and concrete produc- around the canal system by revitaliz- ed during her last term as mayor “We came away much better ernment officials, environmental tion. The bill allows these commer- ing land located in the Concord in 2017. Plans are currently in the off than when we started it,” he groups, off-highway recreation cial operations to continue in the Naval Weapons Station. works for this summer’s BOLD said. LAX airport train project breaks ground

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti broke ground on the auto- mated people mover, a train which will connect travelers directly to airport terminals and create new and convenient locations for pas- senger pick-up and drop-off out- side the central terminal area. The historic infrastructure pro- ject will transform public trans- portation, reduce traffic conges- tion, and deliver a world-class experience for travelers at Los Angeles International Airport. The mayor was joined by Councilman Mike Bonin, L.A. photo by John Viscott, courtesy of the city of West Hollywood County Supervisors Janice Hahn photo courtesy of the mayor’s office and Mark Ridley-Thomas, Board West Hollywood City Council members celebrated Pride in 2018. of Airport Commissioners ship, unemployment has been cut relieve traffic congestion and are President Sean Burton and Los in half and 212,000 new jobs have expected to serve 30 million trav- Angeles World Airports CEO been created. Construction of the elers annually from 2023. Pride planning begins Deborah Flint, as well as commu- train is expected to create more On April 11, 2018, a 30-year, nity and labor leaders at the than 2,000 jobs. $4.9 billion contract with LINXS, From page 1 artists, including an art installa- groundbreaking ceremony. The train is the centerpiece of the developer of the APM, was tion honoring the 50th anniver- “Everyone traveling to or from the Landside Access unanimously approved by the Los sary of the Stonewall riots. LAX should have access to mod- Modernization Program, which Angeles City Council, marking the end’s events could also c The proposal for this year’s ern, reliable public transportation also includes a consolidated rent- largest contract ever awarded in Pridehange to expand east of Pride also includes $418,000 for that gets them to their destination a-car facility and associated road- the city’s history. Since then, Santa Monica Boulevard. Los Angeles County Sheriff per- on time,” Garcetti said. “The way improvements. Once com- LINXS has focused on finalizing “I think if you’re really about sonnel to provide security. Automated People Mover is a his- pleted in 2023, the APM will con- the design of the guideway, opera- uniting the community you need “What we’re trying to do this toric investment in our city’s trans- nect with L.A. Metro’s light rail tions systems, and stations along to come up with a better urban year is experiment with some- portation infrastructure – a mile- system. the 2.25 mile path, work that now idea,” D’Amico. thing that can help us build stone that will create middle-class Convenience, reliability and allows for the start of major con- Headliners for this year’s 49th toward a 50th anniversary of jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and accessibility are at the heart of the struction on the project. Through annual Pride are pop singer Pride next year that takes into deliver a world-class experience project. Trains will arrive every this public-private partnership Meghan Trainor on June 8 and account everything I’m sure we for travelers.” two minutes, have wide doors for contracting model, LINXS is English synth-pop band Years & want to do for such a milestone Since taking office, Garcetti has easy access, large windows for designing, building, and financing Years on June 9. Under the pro- anniversary,” Councilwoman guided forward a more than $14 viewing, and plenty of hand holds the project and is also responsible posal, Santa Monica Boulevard, Lindsey Horvath said. “Hopefully billion transformation of LAX that and seats for those in need. Station for operating and maintaining the between Robertson and San we’re building toward that and began in 2009. Garcetti’s historic platforms are open air and will trains and stations for a 30-year Vicente Boulevard, would be free this is something that will help us infrastructure investments have have escalators, elevators, and period. and open to the public with learn from and plan for next year strengthened working families and moving walkways for quick access For information, visit exhibitors, nonprofits and local as well.” the middle class. Under his leader- to the terminals. The trains will flylax.com/connectinglax. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 March 21, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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