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Volume 30 No. 18 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities April 30, 2020 West Hollywood backs BH convenes task force for businesses n City Council also subway extension drops ban on some n Metro construction timeline could be accelerated medical procedures BY CAMERON KISZLA BY JOSE HERRERA project could begin construction approximately 15 years early,” said On April 28, the Beverly Hills Metro’s Crenshaw Northern John Leonard, West Hollywood City Council assembled for the Extension project – included in community and legislative affairs first time its Business Recovery Measure M, a half-cent sales tax manager, who is working toward Assistance Task Force, which will increase which was approved by accelerating the Crenshaw help determine in the coming Los Angeles County voters in Northern Extension. weeks how best the city can pro- November 2016 – is supposed to Previously, the city of West ceed with reopening the local break ground in 2041 and be opera- Hollywood and Metro conducted economy. tional by 2047. community outreach and worked However, much of the council’s However, according to a recent on various studies for the project, time on April 28 was spent debat- update during West Hollywood such as West Hollywood’s Funding ing the city’s ban on elective med- and Project Delivery Strategy City Council on April 20, Metro ical and dental procedures in the photo by Cameron Kiszla Study and Metro’s Advanced could potentially start construction city, which was enacted as part of The Business Recovery Assistance Task Force will discuss reopening by 2026 with the appropriate fund- Alternatives Screening Study last the council’s emergency ordi- businesses to once again see Rodeo Drive flourish. ing. The northern extension would year, according to the staff report. nance in response to the coron- connect the Crenshaw/LAX Line, Metro’s Crenshaw Northern avirus pandemic. medical procedures such as tumor argued, the city’s “irresponsible” which runs between the Metro Extension project is estimated to The Beverly Hills City Council removals, angioplasties and heart move would mean more plastic Green and Expo lines, with the cost $6.4 billion, and the city of voted 4-1 to lift the ban. The city valve replacements are allowed to surgery and cosmetic procedures Red/Purple lines using direct rail West Hollywood is expected to will now default to state and coun- resume. being performed, putting patients through the city of West contribute up to 25% of capital ty rules regarding elective medical Councilman John Mirisch voted and health care professionals at Hollywood. costs to fast-track the project. procedures. Instead of a ban, Los against the measure, saying risk of infection. “We believe that because of the In 2018, the city of West Angeles County only recom- because the city already allowed “We’re basically jumping the work the city [of West Hollywood], Hollywood conducted a survey that mends that nonessential medical nonelective procedures – as deter- gun. We’re opening the floodgates Metro and other stakeholders have identified four funding sources. and dental procedures be delayed, mined by medical professionals – … it makes no sense to open it up undertaken over the last five years, Measures R and M would return and last week, Gov. Gavin no necessary medical care was and will continue to undertake, Newsom announced that elective actually being delayed. Instead, he See Surgeries page 19 there is a path forward where the See Funding page 19 Beverly Hills police chief retires Food from the heart n Multiple lawsuits filed n Program supports driving a movement to support local businesses, thank health against city during local businesses by care workers and raise the com- Spagnoli’s tenure purchasing meals for munity’s morale. Last month, Laura Margo BY EDWIN FOLVEN hospital employees heard about a New Jersey pizze- ria and its plea for help so that its Beverly Hills Police Department BY CAMERON KISZLA employees could continue to be Chief Sandra Spagnoli abruptly paid. In response, many in that announced her retirement on April With Americans spending New Jersey community bought 25, capping a four-year tenure in most of their time at home and pizzas from the store to give to which numerous lawsuits were personal contact limited by the first responders and health care filed against her and the city by coronavirus pandemic, many workers. officers and other personnel alleg- have found solace, connection “I woke up at 4 a.m. [the next ing retaliation and harassment. and help online, and especially day] so excited and thought ‘I Spagnoli informed Beverly Hills on social media. City Manager George Chavez of In Beverly Hills, sites like See Social page 18 her intention to retire, city Facebook and Instagram are also spokesman Keith Sterling said. The city made the announcement last photo by Edwin Folven Saturday afternoon in a press Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli, shown in 2016, announced release including statements from she will be retiring from the department effective May 15. Chavez and Spagnoli. “During the chief’s tenure, crime was reduced while the department munity one of the safest in the A report in 2015 by an outside increased diversity, public outreach, nation,” Spagnoli said. consulting firm identified issues best practices and advancements in Spagnoli, 52, was hired in 2016 with recruiting and morale in the technology,” Chavez said. “We after serving as chief of police department, and Spagnoli’s hiring thank Chief Spagnoli for her ser- departments in the cities of San was intended to bring a fresh vice to our community and her Leandro and Benicia, located in the approach to law enforcement in three decades of public service in Bay Area. She had 26 years of law Beverly Hills. In an August 2016 law enforcement.” enforcement experience when hired interview with the Park Labrea “I am grateful to have served by the city of Beverly Hills, which News/Beverly Press shortly after Beverly Hills and proud of the selected her to succeed former she joined the department, Spagnoli photo courtesy of Meal to Heal accomplishments over the past four Police Chief David Snowden, who Health care workers at Cedars-Sinai have been receiving meals years to keep this world-class com- had retired nine months earlier. See Spagnoli page 18 from local eateries like Roni’s Diner. 2 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

we received in your notes and well wishes. We hope to continue to hear from you and encourage you to O’Farrell joins effort To our readers write letters to the editor. If you have a news tip, We thank you for your unprecedented support please send it to [email protected]. As we during this difficult time. We were amazed by your all get through this challenging time, we ask that response to our message in last week’s newspaper. you continue to utilize the paper as your link to our to feed hospital staff When we asked for your help with the small hope community and look to the Park Labrea News and that we might hear from a few of you, we were Beverly Press as a way to bring us all together. astonished to receive so many responses from our Together we are strong. loyal readers and were filled with an overwhelming sense of humility. Your generosity in the face of adversity is inspir- With gratitude, ing and indicative of the great communities we are so honored to serve. We are thankful for your dona- Karen and Michael Villalpando tions, and we are equally as thankful for the support Publishers Land purchase will add open space to Griffith Park

The nonprofit Friends of Griffith Developers previously tried to buy “Griffith Park is one of our city’s Park is hoping to purchase two unde- the property but the deal was never greatest resources, providing open veloped lots that will expand Griffith completed. In addition to Friends of space for wildlife and countless photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office Park near the Bronson Caves, also Griffith Park, a coalition raising Angelenos,” Ryu said. “I’m proud to Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (wearing red shirt), known as “The Batcave” because it funds for the property includes the join this coalition of neighbors and 13th District, joined members of SRVE on April 24 to deliver over was featured in the “Batman” televi- Oaks Homeowners Association, as park advocates to protect and expand 250 meals for staff at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical sion series. well as many private individuals and our green space. When this pandemic Center on Sunset Boulevard. SRVE brings together top chefs in the If the groups are able to raise an entities. Los Angeles City is over, Los Angeles will have an greater Los Angeles area to deliver meals to people in need, emer- additional $35,000, a 1.24-acre hill- Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, even bigger and better Griffith Park gency responders and health care workers. The Kaiser employees had side will become protected open has pledged $15,000 in discretionary to return to.” a choice of gnocchi with braised kale and roasted peppers, or spicy space. The land is located just outside funds, which is part of the $465,000 For information, visit friendsof- garlic chicken with braised kale, roasted peppers and toasted pearl Griffith Park’s Bronson Canyon already raised. griffithpark.org. barley. For information, visit srve.co and cd13.org. entrance. The land acquisition represents a rare opportunity to conserve and pre- serve local parkland, said Friends of Griffith Park President Gerry Hans. “Despite the challenges everyone is facing in the COVID-19 era, we’re grateful that so many people recog- nize how important Griffith Park and its habitat and biodiversity are to our community,” Hans said. “We know that in the future, Los Angelenos will be able to fully return to their beloved park and hopefully be able to enjoy this parkland, protected forever, through this important purchase.” Nearly $465,000 has been raised toward the $500,000 purchase price, and the deal is now under contract. The sale is contingent upon the coali- tion raising the additional $35,000 by May 8. Once the money is raised, the property will be sold by private own- ers to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a local pub- lic agency that acquires, preserves and protects open space.

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The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 April 30, 2020 Rabbi connects community in Beverly Hills Amoeba Hollywood closes, BY EDWIN FOLVEN Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts to reopen in new location has long been a beacon in the com- munity, offering services and spe- The COVID-19 pandemic has In February, Amoeba ann - cial programs grounded in the forced the closure of Amoeba ounced its new location at the Jewish faith in its home in the his- Music Hollywood’s iconic loca- sprawling El Centro complex at toric Saban Theatre. tion at 6400 Sunset Blvd. With Hollywood and Argyle. The plan Those connections to the com- no reasonably foreseeable oppor- was to close the Sunset location munity have become particularly tunity to re-open in its current in the fall and then move to the poignant during the COVID-19 location, Amoeba will instead new site as soon as possible public health emergency, with focus on hopefully opening in the while moving operations to its many people turning to temple fall in their previously new space. That now will not be founder Rabbi David Baron for help announced new home at 6200 the case. and information. The temple owns Hollywood Blvd. “We’ve been so incredibly for- the Saban Theatre, an art deco land- “We are devastated for our run tunate to have had this amazing mark at 8442 Wilshire Blvd., and at this beautiful destination to location, and tears have definite- regularly holds Shabbat and holiday end like this, but we simply have ly been shed over what has been services in the ornate auditorium. no choice ... The only way for- forced on us,” Henderson added. With stay-at-home order in effect, ward is to wait this terrible situa- “We have the best customers in photo courtesy of Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts tion out, and focus on the rebuild the world … It’s tragic that we Baron has been holding services Rabbi David Baron serves many roles in leading his congregation at and other programming online, and that will keep music retail alive won’t get one last party in this Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts, which is based in the Saban Theatre. is finding other ways to connect and thriving in Hollywood for space, but we live another day with the temple’s 1,000 members. videoconference on April 22 with need and reasoning for face cover- another 20-plus years,” said Jim and get to look forward to all “I have made it a pet project to Beverly Hills Police Department ings at this time, Baron added. Henderson, co-owner of Amoeba tomorrow’s festivities at our new reach out to every member of the Chief Sandra Spagnoli, who told “The chief confirmed for us that Music. location.” temple with a call,” Baron said. members that crime has remained there had not been a spike in crime, Amoeba came to Hollywood Amoeba is currently running a “People have many needs, and I low during the COVID-19 emer- it’s been very stable. Those were in 2001 and quickly became a GoFundMe campaign to help want to be sure to be there for them. gency, Baron said. The videocon- very reassuring statements,” Baron cultural hot-spot for music, with moving expenses, employee We have been very actively sup- ference with Baron and other mem- said. “The information she gave us movies and arts lovers, as well as benefits and to help its stores dur- porting them.” bers of the temple was three days was meaningful and effective. I a place to catch free all-ages ing this very challenging time. To Baron said he has been keeping before Spagnoli abruptly hope whoever succeeds her follows shows from artists like Paul donate, visit gofund- his community informed, and announced her retirement, and through on keeping the community McCartney, Black Flag, KRS- me.com/f/amoeba-music-needs- recently learned many members Baron added that she said nothing safe and communications open.” ONE, Lana Del Rey, Patti Smith help-to-survive. had questions about public safety. to them about it and the news was a Baron said the temple has been and many more from across the For information, visit amoe- The rabbi was in close communica- surprise. helping in other ways during the musical spectrum. ba.com/moveupdate. tion with the Beverly Hills Police The rabbi said members also had pandemic such as supporting the Department as a precautionary mea- questions about a city of Beverly Man/Kind project, which is provid- Baron added. “It’s something we because of stay-at-home orders, it sure following attacks on Jewish Hills order requiring face masks or ing food for seniors and the home- hope to build upon.” has been much easier to reach peo- synagogues in Pittsburgh, face coverings in public, because less population. He said contribu- Baron said it is important for reli- ple directly with a phone call. Pennsylvania, and Poway, they saw many people without tions have enabled 800 bags of gro- gious leaders to increase communi- “We used to call and leave a mes- California, during the past two them. Spagnoli told congregants ceries to be delivered to people in ty service during the public health sage, but now we are actually get- years, as well as vandalism last that the police department was tak- need. emergency and Beverly Hills ting people on the line,” Baron December at the Nessah Synagogue ing an educational approach with “We are actively supporting them Temple of the Arts will continue to quipped. “I guess that is another in Beverly Hills. Baron arranged a the rule, informing people about the as part of outreach we are doing,” be a resource. He also joked positive thing that has happened.” 4 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fire in vacant house Feuer warns about sales of at-home COVID-19 tests Los Angeles City Attorney Mike under investigation Feuer announced on April 28 that his office has resolved a lawsuit filed against RootMD for advertis- ing and selling an at-home COVID-19 test kit not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. RootMD has agreed to stop its marketing and sales campaign of at-home test kits, pay civil penalties and provide restitution including full refunds to consumers who pur- chased the test kits. “With all the emphasis on the photo courtesy of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office importance [of] increased testing Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer vowed to continue enforcing con- for COVID-19, companies selling sumer protection laws during a video press conference on April 28. non-approved at-home test kits build false hopes, confusion and photo by Edwin Folven anxiety,” Feuer said. “In this crisis, Last week, the FDA authorized defended the gun store component Los Angeles Fire Department personnel extinguished a blaze on Angelenos’ health depends on the first diagnostic test for COVID- of the order in court. Feuer also April 25 in a vacant residence on Barton Street in Hollywood. The fire accurate, reliable information and 19 with a home collection option, announced that an additional 21 was reported at 4:20 a.m. and extinguished in 18 minutes. Firefighters legitimate products that can actual- created by Laboratory Corporation nonessential businesses have been prevented the flames from spreading to residences on both sides of the ly help them.” of America. It still requires autho- criminally charged for violating the vacant home. Nobody was inside the structure when firefighters rization from a healthcare provider “Safer at Home” order. Of those, 19 arrived and no injuries were reported. Another fire previously and a lab to administer the results. were businesses selling tobacco, he occurred in March in a vacant rear building on the property. Both inci- “In this crisis, Feuer previously reached a simi- said. In total, 49 businesses have dents remain under investigation. Angelenos’ health lar settlement with the company been charged. Feuer reiterated that depends on Yikon Genomics, which had tobacco and smoke shops are non- allegedly marketed and sold at- essential businesses, and his office’s accurate, reliable home COVID-19 test kits. Neither neighborhood prosecutors will con- information and RootMD or Yikon Genomics has tinue to target all non-essential busi- Attorney agrees to plead guilty legitimate products received FDA approval for at-home nesses that remain open. test kits, Feuer said. The City Attorney’s Consumer that can actually In addition to ending sales and Protection Team has been review- to federal bribery scheme help them.” marketing, RootMD agreed to pay ing other COVID-19 related scams, civil penalties of an undisclosed including price gouging, and is A 39-year-old attorney with an allowed to enter the United States. -L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer amount. Under the stipulated judg- working to achieve voluntary com- office in Beverly Hills has agreed In another act detailed in the plea ment, RootMD may only sell pliance. Feuer’s office has targeted to plead guilty to five federal agreement, the agent prepared a COVID-19 exposure and immunity suspected price gouging of essential offenses – one related to a credit document on HSI letterhead in an Feuer said Santa Monica-based test kits for in-home use if the test consumer goods including masks, card scheme and four others related unsuccessful attempt to have one of RootMD allegedly marketed at- kits receive FDA approval. hand sanitizer and cleaning sup- to more than $250,000 in bribes he Sargsyan’s relatives from Armenia home COVID-19 exposure and Feuer also announced measures plies, and products advertised paid to two federal agents for assis- admitted into the United States. immunity test kits for $249 on its pertaining to non-essential busi- through misleading or unsubstanti- tance obtaining sensitive law Sargsyan also admitted he paid website. The defendants allegedly nesses that remain open during the ated claims about preventing or enforcement information. the FBI agent monthly cash bribes claimed consumers can use the kits “Safer at Home” order. He said a treating COVID-19. Edgar Sargsyan, of Calabasas, of up to $10,000 beginning in 2015 to collect their blood and ship the state judge on April 28 upheld the Consumers can report COVID- was charged on April 28 with one in exchange for an agent providing sample from the “convenience” of order’s provision that gun stores are 19 scams or price gouging by call- count of conspiracy to commit “protection,” which included run- home, and that the tests were non-essential businesses – the third ing (213)978-8070, or visit lacityat- bank fraud, two counts of bribing a ning queries on law enforcement allowed under FDA guidelines. time the city has successfully torney.org/covid19. public official and two counts of databases and warning Sargsyan to making false statements to federal “stay away” from certain individu- investigators. In a plea agreement als who were the targets of criminal also filed on April 28 in United investigations, according to the States District Court, Sargsyan plea agreement. The agent, who agreed to plead guilty to the five worked in the FBI’s San Francisco felony counts, which cumulatively Field Office, accepted the cash carry a statutory maximum penalty payments on trips to Southern of 50 years in federal prison. California, where he stayed at lux- In the plea agreement, Sargsyan ury hotels paid for by Sargsyan. admitted paying tens of thousands The FBI agent also accepted a of dollars from the beginning of $36,000 racing motorcycle as a 2015 through early 2017 to a spe- bonus for running database checks cial agent with Homeland Security on a particular person. Sargsyan Investigations and a special agent also gave the FBI agent a $30,000 with the Federal Bureau of cashier’s check that was made to Investigation. Sargsyan paid the appear to be a payment to the HSI agent at least $32,000 in agent’s business, according to court checks and at least $45,000 to documents. $50,000 in cash in return for assis- Sargsyan agreed to plead guilty tance that included the agent to two additional counts of making searching law enforcement data- false statements to federal investi- bases to obtain information that he gators. Information provided by the passed to Sargsyan, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office did not the plea agreement. The HSI agent address investigations or charges also altered a Department of against the two agents who alleged- Homeland Security database to ly accepted bribes make it more likely that a foreign Sargsyan has been directed to national who was a client of make his initial court appearance Sargsyan’s law firm would be on June 9. Suicide closes areas near Wilshire/Western A man who authorities said was was atop a four-story parking suffering from a “behavioral emer- structure located just south of the gency” died by suicide on April 26 Wiltern Theatre. Authorities near the intersection of Wilshire attempted to convince the man to Boulevard and Western Avenue. surrender but were unsuccessful. Los Angeles Police Department The death was reported at approx- authorities said a death investiga- imately 9 p.m., and the victim was tion is being handled by the Los not identified. Angeles County Medical Some streets and areas around Examiner-Coroner’s Office. the parking structure remained The Los Angeles Fire closed for five hours, prompting an Department responded to the scene advisory to residents and at approximately 4 p.m. The victim motorists. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 April 30, 2020 Ryu funds deep cleaning at senior care facilities BY EDWIN FOLVEN cleaning costs between $5,000 and concentrating on informing facili- $10,000, leaving funds available for ties serving the Korean-American Los Angeles City Councilman many more facilities to be cleaned. community. David Ryu, 4th District, has “One of the first things we saw “We are trying to prioritize facili- launched a program to protect with this coronavirus was that ties that may have less funding seniors in nursing homes and con- seniors and senior homes were par- available to them,” Pampanin valescent care facilities by funding ticularly vulnerable. I want to do all added. “The councilman thought one-time cleanings. I can to keep seniors safe,” Ryu they might need and benefit from Ryu designated $100,000 in dis- said. “That’s why I launched the cleaning and sanitization. One of cretionary finds from his district for senior outreach program, and it’s our priorities is seniors, and we are the project, and staff members start- why I am providing free cleaning trying to be proactive in reaching ed calling facilities last week to and sanitizing services to nursing people and finding out what the inform them that cleaning and sani- homes and other senior facilities.” needs are.” tization is available, Ryu spokesman The 4th District office is contract- The cleaning program comes on Mark Pampanin said. Two facilities, ing with Servpro, a company spe- the heels of a senior outreach pro- one in Hollywood and the other in cializing in commercial and resi- gram announced last week in which Sherman Oaks, were cleaned last dential cleaning. Pampanin said the Ryu and his staff are calling resi- week. Another in Silver Lake was Fuller Avenue Senior Housing, a dents and linking them with grocery scheduled to undergo deep cleaning building serving low-income delivery and other services. Anyone this week, Pampanin added. seniors at 1627 Fuller Ave., was seeking information about the The program is intended for cleaned and sanitized. cleaning programs can call photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office smaller facilities that may be expe- Ryu will consider ways to extend (213)473-7004, email david - Technicians cleaned and sanitized the Fuller Avenue Senior Housing riencing particular hardships during the program if there is an over- [email protected], or visit david - facility last week through a program created by Councilman David Ryu. the COVID-19 pandemic. Each whelming need. Ryu’s staff is also ryu.lacity.org/senior-resources. Hollywood Partnership to light up Tinseltown Hollywood Partnership (previ- future projects each responding to Large-scale suspended street ously known as the Hollywood their unique context and condi- lanterns will be installed on a cate- Property Owners Alliance), has tions.” nary system over the center of the approved a Hollywood Lighting While the Hollywood Lighting street to maintain the recommended Master Plan developed in conjunc- Master Plan includes numerous rec- illuminance levels in the center of tion with local partners, the city of ommendations for lighting installa- Hollywood Boulevard. Los Angeles, and area property and tions, the Hollywood Partnership’s “The Hollywood Partnership’s business owners. Place Enhancement Committee has Lighting Master Plan goes hand-in- In the plan, which was drafted by selected the first three initiatives hand with my Heart of Hollywood Long Beach-based Lighting Design they hope to implement in the com- initiative and the Walk of Fame Alliance, the Hollywood ing years. Master Plan,” O’Farrell said. “This Partnership seeks to capture the the- The first initiative will be to collaborative effort will improve the atric allure of world-famous revive the four existing Skytracker quality of life for Hollywood’s Hollywood by highlighting its his- klieg lights located at the intersec- diverse residential and business toric features, enabling positive tion of Hollywood and Vine. community, and help to realize the ambient experiences and increasing Installed by the Community vision of Hollywood as a place overall lighting to improve percep- Redevelopment Agency in the where experiences exceed expecta- tion of public safety. 1990s, the four Skytrackers on mar- tions.” “Following the completion of the ble plinths will be replaced with The third project is the installa- Cahuenga Street festoon lights in modern technology that will require tion of catenary lights over the cen- 2019, we received an overwhelm- less maintenance. ter of Sunset Boulevard, where ingly positive response from the The second project is the addition color-changing, sun-shaped fixtures community,” said Kristopher of catenary lights over Hollywood will suggest the sun in movement Rendering by LDA/ courtesy of the Hollywood Partnership Larson, president and CEO of the Boulevard, which will enhance the across the sky. The Hollywood Partnership plans to hang color-changing, sun-shaped Hollywood Partnership. “We pedestrian experience along the It is expected that funding for fixtures over the center of Sunset Boulevard. looked at that project as an impor- Walk of Fame. The catenary lights these projects would come from the tant pilot which demonstrated the will highlight additional streetscape Hollywood Partnership, which power and opportunity that lights elements included in the Walk of manages the Hollywood based improvement district, plus For information, visit onlyinhol- can add to buildings, streetscapes Fame Master Plan from Los Entertainment District, a property- other public and private sources. lywood.org/hollywood-bid. and corridors. We wanted to do Angeles City Councilman Mitch more across the community with O’Farrell, 13th District. Ryu calls on Newsom to suspend Costa Hawkins Bogie’s Liquor On April 23, Los Angeles City for the duration of the coron- Councilman David Ryu, 4th avirus pandemic to ensure rent District, called for the suspension increases can be halted on all of Costa Hawkins, a state law rental units. which limits rent control mea- “Costa Hawkins does not help WE ARE OPEN! sures in California, in a letter sent us keep the people of California to Gov. Gavin Newsom and lead- safe in their homes, and in fact ers in the state Legislature. makes it harder for cities like Los We are taking precautions and practicing On April 29, Ryu was joined in Angeles to protect its residents his efforts by City Councilmen from displacement,” Ryu said. social distancing in our store. Paul Koretz, 5th District; Bob “Gov. Newsom has been a true Blumenfield, 3rd District; Jose leader throughout this pandemic, Huizar, 14th District; Herb and I hope he will lead in protect- We’re open from 10am - 2am Wesson, 10th District; and Mike ing all Californians from rent Bonin, 11th District. hikes and increased housing inse- 7 days a week! Costa Hawkins was passed curity.” into law in 1995 and bars Ryu has been calling for a California jurisdictions from freeze on rent increases, as well expanding rent control policies. as national rent and mortgage Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs In Los Angeles, it is why only forgiveness, since the coron- apartments built prior to 1978 are avirus pandemic shut down most subject to the rent stabilization economic activity in Los Angeles ordinance. Ryu has previously and across the United States. In a called for Costa Hawkins to be City Council meeting on April 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine reformed to prevent homeless- 22, a motion co-introduced by ness and curtail extreme rental Ryu to freeze rent increases in the (323) 469-1414 prices. city of Los Angeles was voted Citing unprecedented econom- down after the City Attorney www.bogiesliquor.com ic hardship caused by the coron- argued that Costa Hawkins pre- avirus pandemic, Ryu said Costa vented the city from enacting Hawkins should be suspended such protections. Don’t Drink & Drive! 6 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Beverly Hills fiber project faces uncertain future n Council votes to fund of having this in place. I’m speak- get a better sense of where we are ing about the reality of how difficult financially,” Hunt-Coffey said. first two phases, but will this has been to put it into place,” However, the first two phases reconsider project next Wunderlich said. “I think we’re alone won’t provide the enhanced going to be facing a decision as to internet connections offered by month whether or not we’re going to com- fiber to residents and businesses, BY CAMERON KISZLA plete this project in this form or in city staff said. So far, the fiber has some other form.” been brought to the front of peo- Work will continue on the City staff said once these two ple’s homes, but customer support Beverly Hills Fiber to the Premises phases are complete, Fiber to the is not yet ready, and more work project for now, but its long-term Premises will benefit the city, even must be done inside each home to prospects are in doubt due to delays, if no more work is done. make the residents’ equipment price increases and the coronavirus ready for fiber connectivity, pandemic. “I think we’re Schirmer said. On April 21, the City Council “We’d still need to build into the unanimously authorized approxi- going to be house,” Schirmer said. mately $1.4 million in additional The coronavirus pandemic direct- funding for three contracts related facing a ed much of the discussion, with to Fiber to the Premises, which aims decision as to Councilman John Mirisch noting to provide high-bandwidth internet that internet connectivity is “of to residents and businesses in the whether or not extreme importance” during the city using fiber-optic cables, but not we’re going to time of social isolation. without some council members “Without it, we couldn’t, for voicing their concerns. complete this example, be having this meeting,” Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich project in this Mirisch said. noted that the “greatly troubled pro- Mirisch also pointed out that ject” is expected to go “significant- form or in some completing phase two was the only ly” over budget and is likely to take other form.” way to get to the point where resi- far longer than originally anticipat- dents and businesses would have photo by Cameron Kiszla ed. The city staff report notes that internet access through the fiber -Beverly Hills Vice Mayor Some of the delays in the Fiber to the Premises project are due to the the project’s first two phases, which connection. aerial phase, where fiber cables are hung from power poles. are ongoing and include the south- Robert Wunderlich “But you’ve got to get through east and northwest portions of the phase two before you get to phase city, are likely to go between 17% “Effectively, this extends our three, and I think the goal has to be that the first two phases only and 25% over budget. municipal area network where there connecting the whole city, in which include 20% of the city, and the Implementation of the aerial was comparatively no network, and case everyone would have internet topic “needs conversation.” phase of the project – hanging fiber the network is the foundation for a access,” Mirisch said. “It was only the notion that if we cables from power poles – could lot of smart city things we’d want to Other than Mirisch, the council complete this piece, it will have take between five and 12 more do,” said David Schirmer, the city’s members were supportive of the benefits for our municipal system, years, as opposed to 12 to 14 chief information officer. idea that the project’s future be that convinced me to move forward months under normal circum- The first two phases could allow reconsidered next month. with this,” Gold said. “But I do stances, the report said. for automated license plate readers, “This really needs to be a separate think that the broader question Part of the delay is due to the gunshot detectors, air sensors and study session item because there are about ‘what are we going to do’ is coronavirus pandemic, as some more, said Assistant City Manager so many layers to it,” really a big question that’s got a lot work to make Southern California Nancy Hunt-Coffey. Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. of dollars attached to it. I think it’s Edison poles ready for fiber has “By finishing up this work … Councilman Julian Gold added important for us.” been put on hold due to safety con- [the network] is usable, at least by cerns. the city for city purposes. Then we “I’m not questioning the benefits can put the project on hold until we Notable quotes

Congressman makes statement “These unhappy times call for the building of plans … that build from the bottom up and not from the top down, that put their faith once more in the forgotten man at the bottom of the economic pyramid.” to recognize Armenian Genocide On April 24, U.S. Rep. Adam been proud to carry the Armenian President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Schiff (D-Burbank), vice chair of Genocide resolution in the House. 1882-1945 the Armenian-American Caucus, It has always been my hope that we released a statement commemorat- would pass it while there were still ing the 1.5 million Armenian men, survivors among us, and we did, women and children who were although precious few survivors Radio address, April 7, 1932 murdered during the Armenian remain. This year’s commemora- Genocide from 1915 to 1923. tion day is the first since both the This year marks the first House and Senate, [at] long last, Armenian Genocide Remembrance passed resolutions recognizing the (source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) Day since the House passed genocide. Finally, the U.S. Schiff’s legislation, House Congress cast off decades of a gag Resolution 296, last year to official- order enforced by Turkey to find its Rep. Schiff endorses Biden ly recognize the Armenian voice, directly state the facts of the Genocide. Schiff led the bipartisan genocide and call it what it was. It On April 15, U.S. Rep. Adam damage and public health implica- effort, along with the Armenian- was a culmination of the work of so Schiff (D-Burbank) announced his tions, it is more important than ever American community, for two many thousands of activists in the support for former Vice President that we have a president who places decades. Armenian community around the Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential the interests of the American people “Today marks 105 years since the country and their allies in Congress. election. Biden, the presumptive first … Someone who speaks the killings by the Ottoman Turks “The United States Congress Democratic nominee, is likely to truth. Someone with experience, began in the first genocide of the must never again be a party to face the incumbent, President great competence and, above all 20th century, the Armenian genocide denial, and it is deeply Donald Trump, in the November else, compassion and heart. That Genocide,” Schiff said. “On this disappointing that the president general election. person is Joe Biden,” Schiff said. Commemoration Day, we remem- today chose not to follow the strong In an email on April 29, Schiff Schiff added that he has known ber the 1.5 million Armenian men, bipartisan example set by Congress said reelecting Trump will “further Biden for more than two decades, women and children who were with his own statement of recogni- [embolden] him to pursue his cruel and not only can Biden defeat murdered by the Ottoman Empire. tion. agenda” and will create “a degrada- Trump, but “he has everything we We honor their memory with a “The achievement of Con- tion of our democracy and the rule need to restore the soul of our pledge to never forget the crime that gressional recognition is a mile- of law, the devastation of our health nation and fight for each and every was committed against them and stone, but it is not the end of our care, and damage to our nation that American, and to bring us back the Armenian people, and with a fight. There can be no end when it will be near irreparable.” together.” KRAMER commitment to stop all genocides. comes to remembering. We are “It’s terrifying. We simply can’t “At a time when so much “As with all things during this called upon to keep sacred the afford another four years of depends upon the vision and judg- + DRESBEN pandemic, this year’s commemora- memory of those who were lost and President Trump,” Schiff added. ment of our nation’s leadership, Joe tion is different. But for the need to to reject denial of genocide any- In contrast, Biden is “a tried and Biden is perfectly qualified to step Stephen W. Kramer maintain social distancing, I would where, and we will continue to fight tested leader with a vision for our into the presidency and lead us out be standing shoulder to shoulder for truth, justice and reparations.” nation that will help lift up each and of this crisis. We need Joe in the 5858 Wilshire Blvd., with tens of thousands of my con- Schiff also released a video to every one of us, and create a better, Oval Office – that is why I’m proud Suite 205 stituents in Los Angeles as we commemorate the Armenian more just and safer future for our to endorse him for president of the Los Angeles, CA 90036 marched and rallied for justice and Genocide. To view the video, visit country,” Schiff said. United States, and will be doing all (323)964-7100 truth. facebook.com/watch/?v=25682280 “As we face a global pandemic I can to make sure he is successful,” “For almost two decades, I have 73393627. with increasingly severe economic Schiff said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 April 30, 2020 Cities plan to honor health care workers with motorcade of first responders

By Jose Herrera Moulder of the sheriff’s station “There will always be people served an important role in organiz- who out of fear will act out,” West Hollywood Mayor Pro ing the motorcade. In an email, Heilman said. “But we know, espe- Tempore Lindsey Horvath and City Moulder detailed that there would cially in our city, that stigma or dis- Councilman John Heilman are orga- be two separate fire and police crimination can be deadly.” nizing a plan to recognize National motorcades on the same day to He said overall, people have been Nurses Day on May 6 by honoring honor Cedars-Sinai Medical Center incredibly supportive and apprecia- nurses and health care workers amid employees working different shifts. tive of health care workers. the COVID-19 crisis. The plan will The plan for the first procession “It’s important to recognize be discussed at the next City is to have fire and police personnel health care workers not only now photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Council meeting on May 4. line up on westbound Santa Monica for their work during the COVID- The city of West Hollywood illuminated its lanterns on Santa Monica “Our nurses and health care Boulevard, west of La Cienega 19 crisis, but always,” Heilman Boulevard in blue to honor health care workers on the front lines of the workers are nothing short of Boulevard, at 9:30 a.m. The proces- said. coronavirus pandemic. heroes,” Horvath said. “The coron- sion will begin at 9:45 a.m. and avirus pandemic has reminded us head west, passing the Los Angeles just how critical their work is to our LGBT Center at 8745 Santa everyday health and safety. This Monica Blvd., before turning south year, the city of West Hollywood on San Vicente Boulevard, passing will honor them in a special way for West Hollywood’s Planned the care that they provide – which Parenthood building at 825 San often goes unseen and unrecognized Vicente Blvd., and proceeding west – to carry us through this crisis.” onto Gracie Allen Drive at Cedars- West Hollywood city staff noted Sinai Medical Center. At 10 a.m., in a report that National Nurses Day fire and police participants will line is an opportunity to thank nurses for up in front of Cedars-Sinai Medical the sacrifices they make daily to Center’s Emergency Room protect the health and well-being of entrance. others, and to educate the public The second visit will take the about the important role nurses same route, but will begin later that play. evening to recognize nurses and Horvath and Heilman asked the workers who work the later shift. At cities of Los Angeles and Beverly 7 p.m., motorcade participants will Hills to also participate in the cele- line up. They will begin moving at bration. 7:15 p.m. and reach Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills City Councilman Medical Center at 7:30 p.m. Julian Gold and Los Angeles City Horvath and Heilman said resi- Councilman David Ryu, 4th dents should not leave their homes District, are coordinating and intro- to see the motorcades. Police and ducing resolutions recognizing fire participants will be social dis- health care workers at their respec- tancing and wearing masks to tive council meetings on May 5 and ensure everyone’s safety and well- May 6, Horvath said. being. “Our nurses work every day to Ryu said last year, he hosted a keep us healthy and safe, and now, National Nurses Day Council they are the front lines of this pan- Presentation with nurses attending, demic,” Ryu said. “My mom was a but this year, because people must home health care worker, and I saw social distance, it’s particularly firsthand just how demanding – and important that people show their how vital – the work of nurses is.” support for nurses and health care West Hollywood will light its workers in other ways. City Hall in blue, as well as the “I’m really proud of West lanterns on Santa Monica Hollywood and Mayor Lindsey Boulevard, and the city has directed Horvath, as well as our city and its Public Safety Department to county departments, in this honor,” coordinate with the West Ryu said. “It shows how united Los Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and Angeles is behind its nurses.” law enforcement partners in Heilman had previously Beverly Hills and Los Angeles to denounced reported instances of conduct a motorcade along Santa discrimination against health care Monica Boulevard on May 6. workers and people exposed to Horvath said Lt. William COVID-19. WeHo encourages people to ‘Stay Put, Order In’

The city of West Hollywood is and seeing each other again. So, reminding residents that many why not plan to restaurants remain open during the #WeHoDinnerConnect this week – COVID-19 public health emer- maybe Saturday at 8 p.m. or Sunday gency and are offering takeout at 7 p.m.? Or even just 15 minutes meals, as well as curbside and deliv- of screen-to-screen gossip. And you ery service. don’t have to cook a thing… many The city and the West Hollywood of our local restaurants have meals Chamber of Commerce have creat- and menus tailored to take-away ed a directory titled “Stay Put, Order choices and they’re ready to send In” listing restaurants and eateries food to your house or make arrange- that remain open. For information, ments for you to pick it up.” visit weho.org/coronavirus or Facemasks or cloth face cover- wehochamber.com/dinein. ings such as bandanas and scarves “One of the worst things about are required to enter all businesses the ‘Safer at Home’ directive is and restaurants that remain open in being disconnected from friends, West Hollywood. West Hollywood neighbors and the city around us. City Hall is currently closed and all Especially since so much of what in-person transactions have been makes West Hollywood dynamic suspended. All public buildings, and exciting is the time we spend playgrounds, parks and facilities are with each other, making communi- also closed. City Hall is accessible ty,” West Hollywood Mayor John for business and essential services D’Amico said. “We need to start by phone at (323)848-6400 and by hanging out together and talking, visiting weho.org. 8 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Webinar offers updates on subway project Metro will hold a webinar on south side of Wilshire Boulevard strut removal, which is anticipated Wednesday, May 6, from noon to 1 and the station entrance at Reeves to last four weeks. Wilshire p.m. with information on construc- Drive. The closure also enables Boulevard will be reduced to a sin- tion on the Purple Line Extension. expedited decking. gle lane in each direction between The webinar will serve as the regu- The street can be quickly La Cienega and San Vicente boule- lar monthly meeting usually held at restored to allow two lanes in each vards. Left turns and through traffic Beverly Hills City Hall. To register, direction when the “Safer at Home” will be restricted at Gale and Tower visit register.gotowebinar.com/reg- order is rescinded, or upon request drives. ister/5216092364728356110. by the city of Beverly Hills. During Farther east near Metro will also hold a webinar the closure, work hours are 8 a.m. Wilshire/Fairfax, station construc- on Thursday, May 14, from noon to to 9 p.m. for drilling, and 9 to 11 tion, hauling and concrete pouring 1 p.m. on the Wilshire/La Brea, p.m. for non-drilling activities. are ongoing. Ogden Drive will be Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Canon and Reeves drives will closed intermittently at Wilshire Cienega subway stations. To partic- remain closed at Wilshire Boulevard, Monday through ipate, call (786)535-3211, and use Boulevard for the duration of the Saturday. Orange Grove Avenue the access code 857-854-941. closure. continues to be closed south of photo by Edwin Folven Subway construction is occur- Work is also ongoing at Wilshire Boulevard through June. A work zone in the center of Wilshire Boulevard between Sycamore ring at many locations along Wilshire/La Cienega. Gale Drive A block east of Wilshire/La Brea, Avenue and Orange Drive has been removed, although intermittent lane Wilshire Boulevard. In Beverly will be intermittently closed to sup- a work zone was removed from the closures may be necessary in the area. Hills, expedited piling work is port construction in the Gale stag- middle of Wilshire Boulevard ongoing near the future ing yard. Work hours are Monday between Sycamore Avenue and Wilshire/Rodeo subway station. through Saturday, 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Orange Drive. Lanes may still be lanes in each direction between closures may also occur on The Beverly Hills City Council Access to Gale Drive will be main- intermittently closed between June Street and Muirfield Road. Wilshire Boulevard between approved a full closure of Wilshire tained from San Vicente Highland Avenue and Detroit street Work is occurring 24-hours at a Western Avenue and Manhattan Boulevard between El Camino and Boulevard. The closure is a public to support construction in the area. staging yard just west of the inter- Place. Crescent drives to allow for expe- safety measure due to high volumes A work zone in the center of section of Wilshire Boulevard and For questions and concerns, call dited piling during the COVID-19 of vehicles entering and exiting the Wilshire Boulevard just west of Western Avenue. Northbound the 24-hour project hotline at public health emergency. The full property. Rimpau Boulevard will remain in Manhattan Place will be closed (213)922-6934, email the project closure allows additional equip- In mid-May, a new work zone place through September. Wilshire intermittently just north of Wilshire team at [email protected], ment to be used for piling on the will be created on Gale Drive for Boulevard has been reduced to two Boulevard. Intermittent single-lane or visit metro.net.

health and economic threats of Some cities are taking the oppor- COVID-19,” Koretz said. “My tunity to address climate concerns Koretz stresses vigilance about climate change concern is that we not get distract- as they reopen, Koretz said. Milan, ed, even for a moment, from the Italy, has announced a plan to On April 22, the 50th anniversary Emergency Mobilization. tion from the World Meteorological even larger, more dangerous and reduce automobile traffic and better of Earth Day, Los Angeles City The motion is necessary as plans Organization which stated that more insidious threats of severe cli- support local stores and restaurants. Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th are being examined for city services although scientists expect emis- mate disruption and mass extinc- Working from home options are District, introduced legislation to to be cut and workers furloughed sions to drop by 5% in 2020, stay- tions. We must not pause the impor- also being touted as successful officially make essential all city due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at-home orders are having little tant efforts we have been working ways to reduce pollution and services related to climate emis- which is negatively impacting the impact upon climate disruption. on for years, including our Office increase quality of life. sions reductions, particularly those economy and the city’s budget. “It is essential that we do every- of Climate Emergency For information, visit coun- provided by the Office of Climate The motion references informa- thing in our power to address the Mobilization.” cilmemberpaulkoretz.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 April 30, 2020 Coronavirus lowers film production in L.A. O’Farrell proposes task force On-location filming in Greater that date, the County of Los Angeles businesses they support,” said Paul Los Angeles is down more than 18% Department of Public Health and Audley, FilmLA president. so far in 2020 and continues to fall, other state and local authorities Audley also promised that for film industry recovery according to a report released on issued “Safer at Home” orders, FilmLA and its staff – operating Los Angeles City Councilman April 23 by FilmLA. Among other which closed the region to on-loca- remotely and on a reduced schedule Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, documented impacts to business in tion filming until further notice. since March 13 – will be prepared introduced a motion on April 29 the wake of the novel coronavirus With the shutdown poised to for a rapid return to work once it is to create a “Bringing Back pandemic, declines in a key measure extend deep into the second quarter, safe for production to resume. Hollywood” task force, and to of entertainment industry output FilmLA analysts predict that local According to FilmLA data, over- determine best practices for on- highlight the economic challenges shoot day losses are already unre- all filming in the Greater Los location filming and safety proto- facing L.A.’s signature industry. coverable for the year. Angeles region saw an 18% decline cols for filming at city facilities After starting strong in January, “FilmLA joins with all of Los to 7,252 shoot days from January once sectors of the economy on-location filming in L.A. slowed Angeles in prioritizing the health through March, compared to 8,843 reopen following the COVID-19 in March following a series of vol- and well-being of our communities shoot days in early 2019. Headed emergency orders. untary cutbacks and progressively during this unprecedented chal- into April, local production levels The motion requests FilmLA tightening public gathering limits. lenge. Our concern extends also to were trending 21.5% below their and the Office of Citywide The 1,091 local productions filming the economic security of local fam- five-year average, and continuing to Filming to prepare recommenda- in February 2020 dwindled to 644 ilies, including the nearly one in drop by the day. tions for forming a “Bringing projects in March before filming five Angelenos with ties to this For information, visit Back Hollywood” task force with ended completely on March 20. On business and the thousands of small filmla.com/covid-19. industry experts, city depart- ments and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Hollywood chamber launches help for businesses Health. The task force would report to the council’s Health, O’Farrell The Hollywood Chamber community. The Hollywood closures during the economic crisis. Education, Neighborhoods, Community Foundation, in partner- Chamber has connected several Through a collaboration with local Parks, Arts, and River “I want to ensure that all levels ship with the Hollywood Chamber larger businesses that currently restaurants, the foundation will pro- Committee within 30 days. of our economy return to a sense of Commerce, announced its have underutilized resources to vide the funding to purchase and The motion also requested that of normalcy as quickly and safe- Hollywood Unites Initiative to nonprofits in need, including freez- deliver meals to homebound seniors FilmLA prepare a report of best ly as possible, especially our sig- address the emerging needs of the er and kitchen space for food banks and homeless college students. A practices for on-location filming nature entertainment industry, most vulnerable residents and busi- and towels for the local YMCA’s donation to Hollywood Unites will that takes into consideration the with all the necessary precau- nesses, alleviate the detrimental free shower program for people expand its reach and provide more culture of life on a film set, and tions to protect the health and economic impact on local employ- experiencing homelessness. meals to those in need, while helping the work habits that are part of a wellbeing of our workforce,” ers and their employees, and pro- The chamber staff is also assist- businesses keep their doors open. “normal” day on set. O’Farrell said. “This pandemic vide vital resources to the commu- ing the Central Hollywood Neigh - “We are inspired and grateful by Additionally, the motion has brought the entire industry to nity to help them through the borhood Council with vital out- how our community has supported directs FilmLA, with the assis- a halt and we must prepare for a COVID-19 pandemic. reach, food and support for seniors. each other during this crisis and are tance of the city’s General brisk, but refined and thoughtful In addition to providing relevant As part of this Initiative, the committed to continue to respond to Services Department, to prepare a plan to bring Hollywood back COVID-19 online resources at hol- Hollywood Chamber Community our community’s needs with com- report on how to design protocols once it is safe for productions to lywoodchamber.net/covid-19- Foundation has also launched its passion and keep hope alive,” said to facilitate the use of city facili- resume.” resource-guide and webinars to our Hollywood Unites Fund to focus on Rana Ghadban, president and CEO ties for filming that take into con- The motion will be heard in the community, the Hollywood Unites providing meals to those most vul- of the Hollywood Chamber of sideration the health, safety and council’s Health, Education, Initiative is supporting and connect- nerable in the community, while Commerce. welfare of productions and their Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts and ing businesses and nonprofits to supporting local businesses and For information, visit hollywood- crews, as well as city employees River Committee in the coming meet the pertinent needs of the helping to preserve jobs and prevent foundation.org. in the buildings being utilized. weeks.

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Venues everywhere are closed during this health cri- “The Graduate” with Matthew Rhys and Kathleen sis, but L.A. Theatre Works offers performances just a Turner is currently streaming on LATW’s website at click away. latw.org/broadcasts#recent. LATW will also stream LATW provides audiences around the globe free “Misalliance” by George Bernard Shaw on May 2, access to recording of both contemporary and classic “Six Degrees of Separation” by John Guare on May 9, plays, each performed by leading actors of the stage “Act One” by James Lapine on May 16, “Table and screen. LATW productions air weekly by radio sta- Manners” by Alan Ayckbourn on May 23, and “The tions such as KPFK 90.7 in Los Angles, and across the Goodbye Girl” by Neil Simon on May 30. U.S. and internationally. Listeners can hear additional titles by subscribing for Every Saturday audiences can stream that week’s free to LATW’s podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, broadcast online for free, along with other shows from Spotify, and NPR One. Some of the titles available in previous weeks. May include “Mizlansky/Zilinsky,” a comedy by Jon Robin Baitz about two Hollywood con men trying to hatch one last grand scheme, starring Nathan Lane, Richard Masur, Rob Morrow and Harry Shearer; “Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine,” a darkly photo courtesy of B. Harlan Böll Public Relations rags-to-riches-to-rags by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Carolyn Hennesy and Donella Dadigan Nottage that stars Charlayne Woodard. Free access to more than 30 science-themed plays from LATW’s “Relativity Series” is also included as Hollywood stars connect with part of its programming. Titles include award winning plays such as “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard, starring Kate Burton and Gergory Itzin, and “Photography 51” fans on social media by Anna Ziegler starring Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Arkin and Maxwell Caulfield. On average 10 million tourists and fans visit the 15-block stretch of The “Relativity Series” is funded by the Alfred P. Hollywood Boulevard every year to visit the Walk of Fame and the Sloan Foundation which aims to bridge science and the Hollywood Museum. arts in the modern world. The plays in this series pre- Now, while these popular sites are empty amid the coronavirus pandem- sent science as a thoroughly human endeavor, bringing ic, Donella Dadigan, president of the Hollywood Museum, has called upon to life the people and stories behind the research and celebrities to bring Hollywood to the fans through social media. invention that shape society. For people interested in Dadigan, who has also worked with the Hollywood Trust and the Walk streaming these plays from the series, visit latw.org/rel- of Fame, said people can use social media to get a glimpse of museum ativity-series. items and history with daily posts done by celebrities for Facebook, “We look forward to the day when audiences can Instagram and Twitter. gather to experience the magic of live theater again,” Celebrities such as Loretta Swit, Donna Mills, Carolyn Hennesy, Leeza said Susan Loewenberg, producing artistic director. Gibbons, Kevin Spirtas, Ruta Lee, Donna Pescow, Bob Bergen, and many “Until then, put on your headphones and immerse more recorded messages for the museum’s social media about their favorite yourself in all that LATW has to offer.” exhibits or memories of the museum. Celebrities have also offered historic Additionally, LATW is reaching out to support non- trivia about the industry and the famous building itself, located at 1660 N. profit organizations across the country by supplying a Highland Ave. - which was the former Max Factor building, where make- photo by Derek Hutchison/courtesy of Los Angeles Theatre Works choice of targeted recording each company can offer to up magic was born. Actress Kathleen Turner, who performs in the broad- its constituents. For information, visit thehollywoodmuseum.com. cast of “The Graduate,” records at LATW’s studio. For information, visit latw.org. LACMA@Home highlights award-winning exhibitions LACMA@Home, an online plat- WeWe could all use a littttle form that brings the Los Angeles County Museum of Art experience to the homes of Angelenos, announced comforrtt right now! the museum received national awards for two recent exhibitions. Senior curator Carol S. Eliel received the Association of Art Museum Curators 2020 Awards for Excellence for the “Betye Saar: Call and Response” catalogue. Associate curator Clarissa M. Esguerra was also awarded the Richard Martin Exhibition Award for “Power and Patter: Central Asian Ikats from the photo courtesy of Los Angeles California Museum of Art David and Elizabeth Reisbord “Scholar’s Books and Objects,” is a Chaekkeori, a genre of still-life art, Collection” (2019), which was made in Korea during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). drawn entirely from the museum’s permanent collection. taught people how to bend, twist criminals and old men into legends. In honor of the award Saar’s exhi- and transform two-dimensional Liam Hemsworth, Vince Vaughn, Matzo Ba ll Soup bition received, the museum high- shapes into a masterful three-dimen- John Malkovich and Vivica Fox lighted the artist’s life with a short sional composition. starred in the film. documentary that captures Saar’s On May 4 at 5 p.m., the platform Lastly, LACMA@Home con- progression through her early for- will premiere “Arkansas” on nected readers with the L.A. Public Our restaurant menu mal training in design and style, LACMA’s, as well as a post-screen- Library for story time at home interests and subject matter, mimic- ing conversation with director Clark through Studio City Library’s king her chosen medium of collage Duke and LACMA assistant film Instagram Live every weekday at 11 is available for and assemblage. curator Adam Piron. a.m. Library staff will present a LACMA@Home also included “Arkansas” depicted three book, interactive songs and felt take out & delivery! an instructional video inspired by decades of Deep South drug traf- board stories to engage viewers with artist Frank Stella’s sculptures ficking to explore the cycle of vio- online. “K56” and “Kagu.” The video lence that turns young men into For information, visit lacma.org. Phone in an order and we’ll have it ready for pick up! Artistic community unites amid coronavirus pandemic Or get it delivered through Postmates! Center Theatre Group launched and administrators meant to help questions and engage. It’s vital that, “L.A. Theater Speaks,” a biweekly theater creators and share ideas as theaters begin to consider how Our deli, bakery and all series of conversations exploring amid the coronavirus pandemic. and when we re-open our stages, the issues and opportunities facing “Center Theatre Group will facil- the entire community is part of the of your favorites are availabble! the artistic community. itate these conversations but it’s a conversation. The world may be The series launched on April 23 conversation about Los Angeles changing, but our passion and love with a conversation titled “L.A. theatre as a whole — about all local for the theater has not. We are all in Since 1931 Theater in the Time of a Pandemic organizations and what we’re all this together.” and Beyond,” featuring artistic going through,” CTG member L.A. Theater Speaks is part of the directors from the Los Angeles the- Michael Ritchie said. “We want to group’s Art Goes On project, which ater community. reach out to our collective L.A. the- includes a series of videos. Six discussions are planned now ater audience and stakeholders and To participate in future discus- • • • through July, with key members of let them know what we are all plan- sions, visit ctgla.org/latheatres- WoWorld Famous, AwAwawardrd Winning RReestaurant Deli Bakekery Bar the local theater community includ- ning and grappling with while peaks, and to watchthe video series 419 N F. a irfaax AvAveve. (323) 651-2030 ing actors, designers, playwrights allowing space for everyone to ask visit ctgla.org/artgoeson. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 April 30, 2020 Foundation awards grants to Hollywood museums The Mike Kelley Foundation for artworks examining the violence the Arts announced the 2020 recipi- generated from physical and con- ents of its Artists Project Grants, “While our grants have ceptual borders, and the severe marking the fifth year of an initia- primarily supported immigration policies between tive that furthers the organizations project-related expenses, Mexico and the United States. philanthropic work and legacy sup- this year, we will be more Additionally, the project is porting projects that honor Kelley’s intended to establish a platform for artistic practice. flexible. We will work exchange and dialogue between Los Angeles Contemporary closely with each grantee artists, poets, activists and writers Exhibitions and Los Angeles and find the best ways to from different regions, as well as a Filmforum in Hollywood are this buoy their work practice against isolation. year’s grantees, and additional “While our grants in the past have recipients include Armory Center during this time.” primarily supported project-related

for the Arts, California Institute of expenses, this year, we will be more Mary Clare Stevens, the Arts/Roy and Edna flexible. We will work closely with executive director photo courtesy of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Disney/CalArts Theater, Fulcrum each grantee and find the best ways Arts/homeLA, Human Resources to buoy their work during this time,” LA, Pieter, Vincent Price Art “We are grateful to be able to Stevens said. “As a start, we will Hotel has a heart for community Museum and Visual offer assistance to creative endeav- extend the timeline of the public Communications Media. ors that will need it the months to presentation of the projects and Through the end of the month, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is “Every year it is a tremendous come,” Stevens said. “From Nao make any other modifications brightening the night every evening at sundown with a message of light, honor to support the vital work of Bustamante’s ambitious multimedia deemed appropriate for public love and hope to express solidarity and continuous support for first respon- artists and arts organizations in Los project at REDCAT, to Tina health considerations and the pro- ders, team members, guests and the community. Angeles. In the midst of a global cri- Takemoto’s collaboration with ject’s intentions.” The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is located at 9850 Wilshire Blvd. For sis that is putting an unprecedented Visual Communications Media to The 2020 grantees were selected information, visit waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com. strain on our cultural community, engage audiences with Little Tokyo, through a competitive application grantmaking in the arts has a height- to five newly commissioned inter- process by an independent panel ened sense of urgency,” said Mary national films at LA Filmforum, that included Rita Gonzalez, Terri Clare Stevens, executive director of these grantees reflect the spectrum and Michael Smooke Curator and the foundation. of incredible work being created LACMA contemporary department The foundation awards grants to and presented here in Los Angeles. head; Tim Griffin, executive direc- Los Angeles artists and nonprofit It is crucial that they continue to be tor and chief curator of The institutions and organizations that supported in their efforts—the arts Kitchen; Asher Hartman, a L.A.- undertake compelling, inventive, are essential to our wellbeing now based artist; Eungie Joo, curator of and risk-taking work in any medi- more than ever.” contemporary art at the San um, particularly projects that have This year’s recipients include a Francisco Museum of Modern Art; proven difficult to develop or fund. range of small and mid-size organi- and Martine Syms, another L.A. LA Filmforum received $45,000 zations. Some have a longstanding based artist. from the foundation to help fund presence in Los Angeles, such as the Stevens added the foundations’ five commissioned films by LACE which was founded in 1976 2021 grant cycle will be open for Collectivo Los Ingrávidos, and offered critical support for Mike application in June, and to help the Christopher Harris, Hayoun Kwon, Kelley’s early performances. organization to develop next year’s Tabita Rezaire and John Torres. The LACE was granted $50,000 for its guidelines, there are ongoing dis- films and artists will appear at vari- upcoming exhibition “Intergalactix: cussions with the arts community to ous venues that partner with LA against isolation/contra el aislamien- assess its needs during this health Filmforum in the future. to.” The museum will bring together crisis. photo by Jeff Lorch/courtesy of the Geffen Playhouse Helder Guimarães in the Geffen Stayhouse production of “The Present.” Geffen ‘Stayhouse’ presents virtual theater to enjoy at home

The Geffen Playhouse announced the premiere of “The Present,” a live, virtual and interactive theatrical experience written and performed by Geffen alum Helder Guimarães. Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall, who directed “Jurassic World,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Goonies” directed “The Present,” and the show marked the first full-length production to emerge from the Geffen Playhouse’s new Geffen Stayhouse initative. Geffen Stayhouse launched March 25, providing free, short-form origi- nal content from Geffen Playhouse alums and others on a weekly basis, including Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (“Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,” and “ A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder”), and Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley. “The Present,” inspired by Guimarães’ life experience with quarantine during childhood, used illusions to lead an audience through a story of lessons Guimarães learned when he least expected it. The performance can be seen online through a secure platform with a maximum of 25 participants per show. Each participant will be mailed a sealed mystery package in advance, the contents of which will only be revealed during the course of each performance as the story unfolds. Previews for “The Present” begin May 7-13 and opening night is on May 14. The 45-minute production will run through June. “The Geffen knows that theatre can survive—and flourish—even in the most challenging of times, and so we are proud to present ‘The Present’— our first full virtual production,” said Matt Shakman, Geffen Playhouse artistic director. “Led by the charismatic and brilliant Helder Guimarães, this is a true play in every sense. A mysterious package arrives at your door. You pour a glass of wine, dim the lights, and settle into your favorite chair. Theatre is alive and you didn’t have to leave your house.” Guimarães said there is something fun about overcoming obstacles with creativity. “While theater isn’t happening in the room we usually physically share, it lives in the spectators’ mind, in their emotions and in their perceptions. That’s what we want to connect with,” Guimarães said. “The Present” marks the second collaborative effort between Guimarães and Marshall, who first worked together on “Invisible Tango,” which made its world premiere May 7, 2019, as part of the Geffen Playhouse 2018/2019 season. “In these extraordinary times, I’m very excited to be collaborating again with Helder and the Geffen to bring a new magical experience to the audi- ence in an innovative way,” Marshall said. Tickets are $60-$75 per household and available by phone at (310)208- 2028. For information, visit geffenplayhouse.org. 14 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Chuck Lorre Foundation helps LAUSD feed families Los Angeles Unified School month, and has committed another students. It is also funding college District Superintendent Austin $250,000 as a challenge grant. He preparation exams for students at Beutner has announced a $250,000 will match other donations we can the Girls Academic Leadership challenge grant from the Chuck raise up to that amount. Just $20 Academy, located on the campus Lorre Family Foundation to help will provide a week’s worth of of Los Angeles High School. the district provide meals at its 63 lunches to a hungry child. The “The fact that over 13 million Grab & Go food centers. need is great, and any contribution meals have been served to students Beutner established the L.A. will help.” and their families by the Los Students Most In Need charity to The Chuck Lorre Family Angeles Unified community is support the Grab & Go centers, Foundation was founded by tele- both staggering and inspiring,” which have provided more than 13 vision writer and producer Chuck Lorre said. “With more than million meals to students and fam- Lorre to fund innovative programs 600,000 public school students ilies, as well as toys, books, sports in education, health and the arts. receiving their education remotely gear and baby supplies while The foundation has supported for the foreseeable future, the food schools are closed. LAUSD schools through its that was once delivered in cafete- “Businesses and individuals Young Sheldon STEM Initiative, rias needs to be made available at have joined together to be part of which fosters interest in science, home. That need is immediate, and photo coutesy of office of City Councilman David Ryu this effort to help those in need,” technology, engineering and math; the time to act is now.” Beutner said. “Chuck Lorre con- and a program that teaches com- For information, visit lastu- Coloring book entertains kids tributed $250,000 earlier this puter coding to elementary school dentsmostinneed.org. while educating about 4th District American Youth Symphony organizes virtual gala Children can stay mentally-active and entertained with the “Let’s The American Youth Symphony span of 10 days. experience,” Izcaray said. Explore L.A. Council District 4!” coloring book, created by the office of has created an online gala experience The virtual gala program will also Due to the coronavirus pandemic, City Councilman David Ryu. featuring a premiere performance by feature a solo performance by princi- AYS canceled the remainder of its Families can visit davidryu.lacity.org/more and download the coloring music director Carlos Izcaray, an pal cellist Alex Mansour, a graduate season, including the 55th Annual book, which also includes activities for children and resources for resi- online silent auction, a cooking student at USC’s Thornton School of Gala, which was originally sched- dents. demonstration, and a magic show. Music, of “Oblivion” by Astor uled to take place on May 3. “These are not ordinary days. I know that one of the many challenges AYS will live stream its gala on Piazzolla. Harpist Alyssa Katahara “Adversity often challenges us to Angelenos are facing is figuring out how to spend their time 24/7 with Facebook, YouTube and on its web- will perform Marcel Grandjany’s find new ways of doing things, and kids, partners, roommates or by themselves,” Ryu said. “There is only so site at aysymphony.org/gala on May Rhapsodie, and pianist Wan Rosalind this pandemic is certainly no excep- much online learning, movie streaming and videoconference parties one 7 at 4 p.m. In addition, AYS princi- Wong will perform Claude Debussy’s tion,” AYS Executive Director Tara can do. I had the idea to create this coloring book to make staying at home pal cellist Alex Mansour will per- Etude No. 6 pour les huit doigts. Aesquivel said. “Thanks to Maestro just a little bit easier. I am so appreciative of producer Andrea Miller and form, and AYS member Starr Parodi In addition, Maxine Banks, one Izcaray, and the remarkable AYS the @goasifcreative team for helping to bring our neighborhoods to life on will moderate a panel discussion of L.A.’s premier caterers, will board of directors, we’ve been able these pages.” with panelists Fil Eisler, Charles appear on the virtual gala program to pivot quickly and creatively, to Families are also encouraged to raise awareness about the need for more Yang and Kris Bowers about com- and give a cooking demonstration, produce a virtual gala that not only COVID-19 tests in Los Angeles by sharing their drawings (with or without posing new orchestral work. and comic-magician Matt Marcy enables us to continue fundraising, a selfie) from the coloring book in the #Art4Tests challenge. Tag Ryu on The live stream will showcase 24 will perform a few magic tricks. but also advances the AYS mission Instagram @davideryu or Facebook @cd4ryu with #Art4Tests so they can AYS musicians, performing remote- “’Geometric Unity’ was written to inspire the future of classical be shared, Ryu added. ly throughout the U.S., in a perfor- with this in mind, utilizing new tech- music.” For information, visit davidryu.lacity.org. mance of Izcaray’s new work nologies that support the incredible The online silent auction will “Geometric Unity.” His program talent of our musicians, and offer an occur from May 3-9. For informa- was written under quarantine in a accessible and inspirational listening tion, visit aysymphony.org.

will be from June 16-20 and Grammy Museum hosts free workshop Session Two will be from June 23- The Grammy Museum’s grade 9-12, the resources to build a 27, and the times for both are 10 Summer Session, a five-day song- foundation in songwriting. The a.m. to 4 p.m. writing workshop, will be offered workshop also helps develop col- The application for Summer online for the first time and will be laboration and communication Session is available now, and the available to high school students skills which are also beneficial to museum extended the deadline throughout California for free. workforce development across until June 2, or until the program is Summer Session, which typically careers in and out of the music at capacity, whichever comes first. takes place at Grammy Museum field. For information, visit grammy- L.A. Live, provides young song- All students must apply to attend museum.org/digital-summer-ses- writers and composers, students one of two sessions. Session One sion.

photo courtesy of the Colburn School Colburn School opens online dance classes to non-students The Colburn School’s Trudl Zipper Dance Institute has expanded its offerings during the COVID-19 emergency to include classes for non-stu- dents. Dancers are invited to advance their training in ballet, modern and tap at home, accompanied by live music, and get real-time feedback from instructors. All classes will be offered until June 7, the end of Colburn School’s spring semester. The cost for non-Colburn School students to par- ticipate is $10 per class. “In this time of social distancing, the power of dance is more important than ever,” said Jenifer Ringer, dean of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute. “With so many dance studios closing down and unable to offer online classes, it just made sense to increase access to high-quality, interactive instruction for everyone.” The Colburn School transitioned all academic units to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute continues to teach 95 online dance classes weekly to students of all ages, taught by 30 different faculty members with 10 accompanists. Recognizing that most dance students don’t have home studios, classes have been customized to work on important fundamentals and body place- ment in a way that is safe and sensitive to individual dancing environ- ments. “Group classes are not only important for dancers to maintain their tech- nique and fitness but are an essential regular social connection to a com- munity of fellow dancers and should be fun, bringing joy in a time when that is very much needed,” Ringer said. For information, visit colburnschool.edu/virtualstudio. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 April 30, 2020

pect committed a burglary near the stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 Cerritos and Cahuenga at 9 a.m. corner of La Brea and Willoughby. block of N. McCadden. P OLICE BLOTTER At 12:45 p.m., an attempted theft An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a was reported near the corner of vehicle parked in the 500 block of burglary in the 5800 block of Hollywood and Wilcox. N. Stanley at 11 a.m. Hollywood at 2:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:41 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5100 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between committed a petty theft in the 700 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Olympic at 1 p.m. April 19 and April 25. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- block of Vine. 400 block of N. Laurel. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At 1:10 p.m., an unknown suspect Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a grand theft near the County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and tim near the corner of Fourth and vehicle parked in the 5700 block of corner of Fountain and Gower. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Western at 11:45 p.m. Melrose at 10 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 200 block of S. burglarized a vehicle parked in the April 19 Beverly Hills Police stole a vehicle parked in the 5900 Wilton at 2 p.m. 1200 block of N. Genessee. block of Yucca. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Department At 2:40 p.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked in the April 20 An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 6800 700 block of N. Gower. April 19 vehicle parked in the 7400 block of block of Santa Monica. At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a W. Sunset at 3:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 7100 grand theft in the 4400 block of An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 400 block of block of Santa Monica. Beverly at 12:40 a.m. At 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1800 block of Doheny at 1:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7100 Whitley at 4 p.m. April 21 At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft from a At midnight, an unknown suspect 5700 block of Melrose. A suspect robbed a victim in the committed a burglary in the 800 vehicle in the 400 block of S. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 7000 block of Sunset at 10 p.m. block of N. La Brea. Crescent. 100 block of Hacienda. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1600 block of April 22 April 20 burglary in the 6200 block of burglary in the 8700 block of West N. Formosa at 9 a.m. Sunset at 8 p.m. Knoll at 2:44 a.m. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the pect committed a petty theft in the At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 5600 block of Santa Monica. April 24 9300 block of Olympic. assaulted a victim in the 7300 400 block of Holt. block of Fountain. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3:20 a.m., an unknown suspect April 21 An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of committed a burglary in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1700 block of Lilian and Waring at 8 a.m. block of N. June. At 12:02 a.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 7100 block of N. Orange at 1:10 p.m. pect committed a commercial bur- Santa Monica at 1:14 p.m. At 9:05 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a glary in the 200 block of N. Canon. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft near the burglary in the 6800 block of De At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a bicycle in the 1300 block of corner of Saint Andrews and De Longpre at 5:50 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of N. Poinsettia. Longpre. theft at a commercial building in Havenhurst and Santa Monica. At 11:50 a.m., an unknown sus- the 300 block of N. Canon at 8:23 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a pect burglarized a vehicle parked a.m. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 6500 block of vehicle parked in the 600 block of in the 1300 block of N. La Brea. petty theft in the 1200 block of Homewood at 6:30 p.m. N. Sycamore at 10 a.m. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Havenhurst at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a committed a residential burglary in At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 6100 block of the 100 block of N. Almont. At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect burglarized a vehicle parked Sunset at 5 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 1200 1900 block of Carmen. near the corner of Franklin and An unknown suspect committed a block of Poinsettia. Vine. At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect residential burglary in the 500 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of Hillgreen at noon. A suspect stole a bicycle in the cle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a block of Sunset. 1300 block of N. Olive at 11:30 p.m. Waring and El Centro at 9 p.m. petty theft in the 7900 block of At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Melrose at 12:55 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a petty theft in the April 22 At 9:46 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 2000 block of 300 block of N. Canon. robbed a victim in the 5800 block At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Whitley at 6 p.m. At 2:37 a.m., an unknown suspect of Santa Monica. committed a burglary in the 6700 A suspect was arrested on suspi- assaulted a victim in the 8800 block of Selma. At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect cion of driving under the influence block of Santa Monica. April 20 burglarized a vehicle parked in the of alcohol or drugs near the corner An unknown suspect committed a 500 block of N. Bronson. of Beverly and Olympic at 10:04 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 12:35 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 6100 block of p.m. victim in the 7900 block of Santa pect committed a petty theft in the Hollywood at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Monica at 11:30 a.m. 400 block of N. Orange Grove. victim in the 200 block of Tower at April 22 At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 9:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1500 At noon, an unknown suspect bur- stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 grand theft near the corner of block of N. Fuller. At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- glarized a garage at a residence in block of Hacienda. Sunset and La Brea at 1 a.m. pect assaulted a victim near the the 200 block of N. La Peer. An unknown suspect committed a corner of Tamarind and Sunset. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3:15 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1200 block of An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 500 block of committed a petty theft in the 6200 Edgemont at 5:58 p.m. April 25 residential burglary in the 100 Orlando at 6 p.m. block of Leland. block of N. Almont at 6 p.m. An At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:19 a.m., an unknown sus- additional residential burglary At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 5600 pect committed a burglary in the occurred in the 100 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 8700 burglary in the 400 block of block of W. Sixth. 1700 block of N. Highland. Almont at 7:30 p.m. block of Ashcroft. Cloverdale at 6:48 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:35 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 12:40 p.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 1200 block of vehicle parked in the 6500 block of committed a residential burglary in petty theft in the 1200 block of pect committed a petty theft in the Vista at 9:50 p.m. Commodore Sloat at 5:15 a.m. the 500 block of Hillgreen. Vista at 9:50 p.m. 900 block of S. Citrus. At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect April 23 At 10:01 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim near the committed a grand theft near the pect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 1000 block of N. corner of Beverly and La Cienega. corner of Hollywood and Highland. At 4:23 a.m., an unknown suspect 8000 block of Santa Monica. La Brea at 2 p.m. burglarized a garage at a resi- April 23 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- dence in the 200 block of N. April 24 At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 5000 block of Wilshire at Almont. committed a petty theft in the 1700 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- 9:50 a.m. At 2:55 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. La Brea. pect burglarized a vehicle parked A vandalism incident was reported in stole a vehicle parked in the 8400 in the 7300 block of Sunset. At 3:20 p.m., an unknown suspect the 400 block of S. Elm at 9:30 a.m. block of Melrose. An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim near the corner petty theft in the 400 block of S. La An unknown suspect committed a of Hollywood and Cahuenga. April 24 April 25 Cienega at 4:15 p.m. burglary in the 6700 block of Selma at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a bicy- At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:23 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect cle in the 8600 block of Olympic at assaulted a victim in the 9500 committed a burglary in the 900 robbed a victim in the 300 block of At 4 a.m., a suspect assaulted a 3:35 p.m. block of South Santa Monica. block of N. La Cienega. S. Saint Andrews. victim during a domestic violence incident in the 1700 block of N. At 4:30 p.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Gower. a victim during a domestic vio- victim in the 200 block of Tower at burglary in the 900 block of N. petty theft in the 6300 block of W. An unknown suspect committed a lence incident in the 5700 block of 9:30 p.m. Kings at 7:30 a.m. Third at 7:39 p.m. burglary in the 6800 block of W. Fifth.

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Unlike other espionage always ready for the next target thrillers, this series delights in more from her handler Konstantin (Kim exploring a subplot entirely than high-stakes ticking time bomb Bodnia), the only paternal figure in designed to expand the agent-assas- scenarios. It’s really a love story – a Vill’s life. And, he has an exhaust- sin exchanges. So far, both season pathological love story between ing job, ensuring Vill doesn’t go off finales go big, though the first one is agent and assassin, complete with script, kill anyone else or anger the impossible to top. That’s OK. The pools of blood and oh-so-proper higher ups, whomever they may be. latest season continues through British decorum. Of course, Vill and Eve meet sever- May, with a fourth already con- The spy game doesn’t cut it for al times across the first two season’s firmed. M15 agent Eve Polastri (Sandra 16 episodes (no spoilers here on “Eve” is a special kind of black Oh). She endures too many emer- when or if that occurs in season 3), comedy. Vill’s fatal antics never gency meetings being talked over, and fireworks will fly. Actually, it’s appear normal, but the soundtrack’s ignored. In her spare time, she more blood spatter, as Vill does her astute timing juxtaposes such researches a string of murders with thing. Eve remains fascinated by moments remarkably well. Beyond photo courtesy of BBC America the same M.O.: a female assassin. the entire process, addicted to her mechanics, Comer’s Villanelle Jodie Comer, left, as Villanelle, and Sandra Oh, as Eve, keep BBC That might’ve annoyed her former new job and Vill’s actions. seems to mark every vicious America’s “Killing Eve” interesting and unpredictable. boss, but British intelligence legend Each season remains connected, moment with the perfectly timed Carolyn Martins (Fiona Shaw) sees though the storyline drifts away face: a smirk here, raised eyes there, Eve’s brilliance and recruits her into from its central focus in season 2, and always a cavalier one-liner. Globes noticed in 2019 with a best cussing vile matters is the most “Killing Eve” might not seem to actress in a dramatic TV series nod. British thing about the series, espe- cover new ground, but it drastically Once a timid agent, she becomes a cially when she asks Eve to imagine differs from its spy thriller kin by commanding presence as a leader her yelling instead of actually doing emphasizing each character’s fixa- and liberated character. so. tion on each other and the boredom But across two seasons, she does- The unseen heroine, however, is they feel for almost everything else. n’t really know what she wants. creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, star Sure, the ethics and merits of tor- Colleagues die, and intelligence of “Solo” and Amazon Prime’s ture, surveillance or deep cover politics complicate matters. Hence, “Fleabag,” another series she creat- make a few cameos, but it’s the she dances between repression and ed. Her approach to the book adap- obsession at the cost of social norms finding release in perhaps unsavory tation, supported by an amazing (good people don’t normally flock ways. writers’ room, culminates in one of to murderers, preferring a Five-O Comer plays the part splendidly. the most morally compromising call instead). Half the fun is witness- Villanelle has no redeeming quali- love-hate relationships on the small ing the push and pull between them, ties: spoiled, easily bored, disre- screen. Forget the tired cognitive though Eve – as the series title spectful and at peace with killing dissonance of an undercover cop implies – must sacrifice far more, at anyone for anything. But she does it befriending a Boston mob boss. The least mentally. with a particular charm and confi- real work suspending disbelief Oh is killer as the title protago- dence for days. That’s all thanks to belongs to Eve and Vill, 007-level nist. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum Comer’s incredible performance, conspiracy at place. clearly goes through the most earning her an Emmy last year and Double agents, clever kills, spy photo courtesy of BBC America prominent character evolution a BAFTA award in 2018. tech and a computer wiz (Sean Jodie Comer plays Villanelle, who is both charming and deadly. through the series, and the Golden And, to discuss “Eve” without Delaney) all place “Eve” firmly in mention of Shaw – also known as the spy show category. But “Killing Harry Potter’s aunt – does her a dis- Eve” is so much more, somehow service. Her casual demeanor fun and intense, playful and com- Didi Hirsch continues mission of mental health support around dead bodies or when dis- pelling.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health through May, which is Mental Devine and television personality Services recently held its 24th Health Awareness Month. Melissa Rivers served as masters of annual “Erasing the Stigma Suicide prevention advocate ceremony for the virtual event, Awards” virtually to kick off a Talinda Bennington, Emmy Award- which is available for viewing by fundraising campaign that runs winning news anchor Christine visiting erasingthestigma.org. It launched the “Erasing the Stigma” campaign, which raises funds and awareness for Didi Hirsch, a non- profit that has been serving the community for over 75 years. Didi Hirsch provides mental health and substance abuse counsel- ing and suicide prevention services annually to approximately 160,000 Community supports children and adults. Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center offers services such as crisis care, support fight against cancer groups, therapy and training. Staff on the organization’s crisis lines answered over 130,000 calls, chats and texts last year. Calls regarding the coronavirus increased exponentially since February. As many clinical and administrative staff as possible are working remotely. However, Didi Hirsch staff continues to meet crisis clients in person at three communi- ty-based clinics and its three resi- dential treatment programs continue full operations. “In a pandemic, mental health, substance use and suicide preven- tion services are considered essen- tial health care. Our staff are the unsung heroes of this national cri- sis,” said Kita S. Curry, president The April 30, 1970, issue of the Park Labrea News showed volun- and CEO of Didi Hirsch Mental teers from Park La Brea in the American Cancer Society’s spring Health Services. “In a time when fundraising campaign. The group included Danny Carr (left), Darleen we all are vulnerable, I’m grateful Short, Mrs. Ben Codd, Debbie Horan and Jerry Short, who were to our 2020 ‘Erasing the Stigma’ among 50 residents who collected donations. The American Cancer honorees for sharing their stories so Society continues to offer programs for people to stay healthy and anyone who is struggling can feel supports research. Information and resources are available by visiting comfortable reaching out for help.” cancer.org. For informationm, visit eras- ingthestigma.org. 18 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Social media helps Meal Spagnoli ends tenure after four years From page 1 stressed the need for being tough on discrimination and retaliation. reached a settlement with the city to Heal assist others crime while forging relationships Rosen, a 45-year department veter- over allegedly being passed up for an, immediately retired after the promotion filed another lawsuit. From page 1 and keeping the community informed. settlement was reached, said attor- The second suit claims the sergeant could do this,’” Margo said. each other now more than ever. Statistics published on the ney Bradley Gage. The city of faced additional retaliation. Margo, who is married to It’s a way for us to connect in this Beverly Hills Police Department’s Beverly Hills issued a statement at Gage, who represented many of Beverly Hills Unified School same way. It’s a way for us to feel website show overall crime the time that the settlement was the other officers and employees District board member Noah like we’re doing something decreased 14% from 2018 to 2019, agreed to on the advice of its insur- who filed lawsuits, including the Margo, began her program, Meal together, and a way to connect with 1,589 crimes reported last year ance company. sergeant who filed a new suit on to Heal, with one order of 100 for good causes. This is an exam- compared to 1,851 the previous The settlement with Rosen was March 30, said he was not surprised pizzas from Mulberry Street ple of the positive side of social year. However, the total number of followed by five others that were Spagnoli and the city of Beverly Pizzeria for Cedars-Sinai media,” Bosse said. crimes reported at the end of 2016 later reached in lawsuits filed Hills are parting ways. Medical Center employees. She Beverly Hills restaurateurs was 1,540, indicating crime slightly against the city and Spagnoli by “The first question I had is, turned to Facebook to spread the said in a time when dine-in ser- increased overall on the year other employees alleging retaliation ‘What took so long,’” Gage said. word, and “the community was vice is prohibited, they appreci- Spagnoli first joined the depart- and harassment. A jury later over- “This has been piling on for a few really excited about it,” she said. ate the extra business provided ment. turned a $250,000 settlement years now.” “Everybody was really by the health care worker meals. Controversy arose in 2018 when awarded to one of the plaintiffs. In Spagnoli’s retirement becomes pumped up and wanting to David Levy, who owns Otro former Beverly Hills Police total, the settlements and legal fees effective on May 15. donate a lot,” Margo added. Dia Tacos, Roni’s Diner and Department Capt. Mark Rosen cost the city approximately $8 mil- Chavez is expected to name an Four weeks later, Meal to Heal Spooning, said the additional reached a $2.3 million settlement lion. On March 30, a police interim chief in the coming serves at least one meal a day for meals allow him to hire more with the city in a lawsuit claiming sergeant who had previously weeks. 100 or more employees at employees per shift. Cedars-Sinai, though a few times “Once this whole thing started, each week, both lunch and dinner that was my main concern, my will be served. The meals are $15 full-time employees. My dad and Ryu seeks state help for small businesses each and are purchased by com- I who own the business will be Earlier this month, Los Angeles nies don’t count pandemics as a cir- essential businesses in California, munity members, who can either OK, but some of my employees City Councilman David Ryu, 4th cumstance requiring coverage. as an “act of God” deserving cover- call the restaurants directly or live paycheck to paycheck. It’s District, sent letters to California Small businesses have done the age. visit the Rotary Club of Beverly really been refreshing to know Insurance Commissioner Richard right thing, now our insurance com- In his letter, Ryu urged the state Hills’ website, that I’m able to still be there for Lara, state Sen. Susan Rubio (D- panies should do the right thing and policymakers to try to strike a deal store.bhrotary.org/mealtoheal, them and provide for them, Los Angeles) and Assemblyman provide coverage to the small busi- with the insurance companies to where the Rotary Club covers the because they’re there for me Tom Daly (D-Santa Ana), asking nesses that are in such desperate cover the losses incurred by small credit card fees. around the year,” Levy said. for their support in expanding poli- need right now.” businesses during this pandemic, or “Even if you only want to Jeff Gross, owner of Mickey cy coverage for small businesses to When small businesses pull out to seek legislative or regulatory spend $15 a week, $15 is a big Fine Pharmacy and Grill, said include losses related to the insurance policies to cover them for measures to require these policy deal to the restaurants here, and while he’s hopeful that he’ll get a COVID-19 pandemic. losses, most policies include “acts changes across the industry. it’s a big deal for the people who few new customers once the pan- “Small businesses across of God” coverage – or coverage for Rubio chairs the Senate Standing receive the meals,” Margo said. demic ends, the focus is “giving California did the right thing in unforeseen disasters such as fires, Committee on Insurance, and Daly The health care workers also back and helping the communi- making sure they were insured for floods or earthquakes. However, chairs the Assembly Committee on appreciate the meals, Margo said. ty.” any unforeseen losses or extraordi- the vast majority of these policies Insurance. They frequently send her photos “It was more of an obligation nary circumstances,” Ryu said. “But don’t include a pandemic, which For information, visit of them enjoying the food, and to keep as much of my staff as it turns out, the insurance compa- has forced the closure of all non- davidryu.lacity.org/covid_19. hospital workers who have not possible, my team, employed. yet received a meal have reached I’m not making money currently out to Margo to find out how they with the volume of the diner, but can get on the list. I’m hopeful that once things start “Pretty much, every single day opening up, we’ll be ready and we have someone [from Cedars- the community will be ready to Sinai] contacting us, either come back in whichever way the through Instagram, or Facebook governor and the city allows us to or emailing me directly, asking if open up,” he said. their unit can be included,” Bosse said there’s benefit for Margo said. those who donate, too, as “there The program has also expand- is no better feeling in the world ed across the state, with new than to be able to give back.” Meal to Heal programs starting “What I love best about our in the Bay Area, Studio City and city is we have a tremendous L.A. coastal areas. Margo has amount of heart and we’re there also been in touch with groups in for each other. It’s yet another other cities who would like to example of what makes Beverly start their own Meal to Heal Hills so special,” she said. chapters. Margo said that community Margo said all five members of response has encouraged her in a the Beverly Hills City Council trying time. have provided advice and pur- “Beverly Hills right now is chased meals, and her social working like such a team. I’ve media following is growing, never felt the camaraderie I feel allowing her to reach more right now. I’m so proud of every- potential donors each week. one … The fact that people are Councilwoman Lili Bosse said excited about what we’re doing Meal to Heal is “a really impor- and commenting, it really feels tant opportunity to show our grat- like we’re bringing the whole itude to our health care heroes … community together to fight as well as our local restaurants.” together,” Margo said. “We’re unable to be with each For information, visit mealto- other physically, but … we need healusa.org. Schiff seeks help for nonprofits On April 17, U.S. Rep. Adam assistance under Small Business Schiff (D-Burbank) sent a letter to Administration administered pro- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome grams, but larger entities cannot Powell urging the Fed to include access programs like the Payroll nonprofits as being eligible for the Protection Program. Main Street Lending Program. “I am concerned that nonprofit “Like businesses, many larger entities that millions of Americans nonprofits have seen existing rev- rely on, will therefore be left out of enue streams severely cut at a time the relief Congress intended in the when the need for charitable ser- CARES Act,” Schiff continued. vices is growing, and are faced with “Therefore, I strongly urge the difficult choices about cutting ser- Federal Reserve to include non- 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood • 323.656.3737 vices or laying off employees,” profits institutions as eligible for Schiff wrote in the letter. the Main Street Lending Program, UPDATED STORE HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Nonprofits with fewer than 500 and to ensure that they can fully SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM SUNDAY 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM employees may be eligible for access the assistance it provides.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 April 30, 2020 Funding could speed up construction schedule by 15 years, WeHo city staff says From page 1 local funds of approximately $48 contributing to the construction of with the cities of West Hollywood million, a potential local sales tax the rail line. and L.A., and Los Angeles County, increase between 0.5% and 0.75% An EIFD can also serve as a tool about how the project would be could return $447 million, potential to develop policies, such as anti- funded. advertising around future stations displacement policies to protect “These are both very important could generate up to $65 million for existing businesses and residents. steps and mean that the project the city, and, lastly, a potential Recently, the county and city of could begin construction once the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing L.A. joined a working group for the environmental review is complete, District within a half-mile of the rail Crenshaw Northern Extension, and a plan of finance is agreed upon line within West Hollywood could which would potentially change an by all agencies,” Leonard said. raise $573 million for the project. EIFD, as the size of it will increase Metro obtained a contract for a “An EIFD does not create any along with the amount of potential possible consultant agency, which photo by Cameron Kiszla new taxes, nor does it raise taxes. It revenue. The working group will would conduct the environmental Some Rodeo Drive retailers have shuttered their storefronts during instead dedicates a portion of future also seek alternative methods of review, but it is tentatively sched- the coronavirus-related closures. revenue growth to an infrastructure funding at the state and federal lev- uled for the Metro board meeting project,” Leonard said. “EIFD’s can els, and finalize a finance plan in on May 28. A decision may be be effective because rail projects the future. delayed by a month or two as Metro tend to increase property values in “The project is critical not only to reassesses its budget as a result of Surgeries offer relief for an area, and EIFD would dedicate a West Hollywood, but for the entire the impact of the coronavirus pan- portion of that new revenue as prop- region,” Mayor Pro Tempore demic. erty values increase to the rail pro- Lindsey Horvath said. “We know But, if Metro decides to move residents, council says ject financing.” that it will reach critical destina- forward with the consultant agency, From page 1 Alone, the city of West tions such as Cedars-Sinai, Beverly the environmental review will Hollywood could contribute $1.1 Grove, Inglewood and Crenshaw occur in three phases. The first now,” Mirisch said. “I would be surprised if you billion, but as of now, no specific communities.” phase is to prepare a study that Councilman Julian Gold, an could have surgeries before the funding from West Hollywood has Leonard said some of the criteria details the various environmental anesthesiologist, argued that dur- middle to late of next week … been approved for the project. Metro considers for advancing pro- impacts the project will have and ing the time elective procedures there’s a ramp-up time to get this Councilman John Heilman said jects include funding from a local include Metro’s strategy to mitigate were banned, some medical care done … we’ve got about a the project is still in the preliminary jurisdiction, expedited local them under the California that was once elective may now week,” Gold said. phase and community outreach is a approvals and interagency coordi- Environmental Quality Act, have become necessary. The council also met with the high priority before decisions for nation. He outlined recent develop- Leonard said. “At some point, forcing people city’s Business Recovery funding are made. ments of a Los Angeles City The first phase takes approxi- to delay health care is irresponsi- Assistance Task Force to begin “We would have to have a lot of Council motion supporting the mately 24 months or more and will ble, and I fear we may be doing talks on how city policies and conversations and a lot of meet- acceleration of the project, intera- provide key information for the that … Even if it’s a routine den- programs could best help the ings,” Heilman said. “This type of gency coordination between Metro, selection of an alignment, or route, tal exam, it’s not the right thing to local economy. funding (EIFDs) is something that the Los Angeles County, and the for the Crenshaw Northern do,” Gold said. Along with the five City not a lot of people understand.” cities of Los Angeles and West Extension. In 2018, Metro conduct- The other council members Council members, the task force Leonard added West Hollywood Hollywood, and results of a trans- ed a screening survey that identified agreed. Elective and cosmetic includes Howard Fisher, city has a long history of prudent fiscal portation survey that was conducted five possible alignments: La Brea, procedures are still discouraged treasurer; Offer Nissenbaum and management, and it would only by West Hollywood in January and Fairfax and three options for a San at the state and county level, and Sandy Murphy, of the hotel and consider adopting an EIFD if West February. Vicente route. the potential for few cosmetic hospitality industry; Russell Hollywood were able to continue to He added Metro is ready to start Leonard said Metro is consider- procedures to be performed was Goldsmith, chairman of City provide the same level of services to the environmental impact review ing the alignment at La Brea and a outweighed by necessary med- National Bank and RBC Wealth residents and businesses, while also and begin more detailed discussions hybrid San Vicente/Fairfax route ical work being resumed. Management in the U.S.; land over other options. Any construc- “I think it’s more important to use attorney Debbie Quick; Bill tion in the city of West Hollywood not lose the things that should Wiley, director of Two Rodeo; will most likely occur underground happen … than to allow the hand- restaurateur Giacomino Drago; Newsom announces plan to for the project. ful of things we think might not Kathy Gohari, of the Rodeo The next phases can occur at the be appropriate to happen,” Vice Drive Committee; Julie Wagner, same time and include beginning Mayor Robert Wunderlich said. CEO of the Beverly Hills resume delayed health care the more detailed engineering work “What we’re doing is, for the Conference and Visitors Bureau; on the project and preparing a simi- few [cosmetic surgeries] that Todd Johnson, president and On April 22, Gov. Gavin be guided by science, not poli- lar study of environmental impacts may slip by, are we going to hold CEO of the Beverly Hills Newsom announced plans to tics, and that Californians’ health under federal guidelines known as those who really need [medical Chamber of Commerce; and allow hospitals and health sys- comes first,” Newsom said. the National Environmental Policy care] hostage?” Mayor Lester retailers Tom Blumenthal, Sabaa tems to resume delayed medical “Thanks to the work our health Act. Friedman added in a phone call Kamal and Sunny Sassoon. care for Californians – such as care delivery system has done On May 28, when Metro’s board after the meeting. “I think we need to be opti- heart valve replacements, angio- expanding hospital capacity and of directors meet, it will decide The council also considered mistic, but I think there will be a plasty and tumor removals, and reducing the rate of spread of whether to approve the consultant waiting for the state to release new normal. We hope you all will key preventive care services, COVID-19, hospitals and health and either choose to arrange a con- new guidelines regarding med- be a part of creating what that is,” such as colonoscopies – which systems can consider resuming tract for the full scope of work or ical procedures – an announce- Friedman said. were deferred as the state’s health medical care that residents have only for the first phase, with con- ment they expected within a few The meeting was mostly intro- care delivery systems prepared delayed during this crisis, such as tracts for the secondary phases days – but because the city’s ductory, with Friedman announc- for a surge of COVID-19 heart valve replacements, angio- coming later, Leonard said. medical offices will need several ing that the task force would be patients. plasty and tumor removals, when Partner agencies will also be able days to resume operations, some split into two subcommittees – The decision was based on such care can be delivered safety to review and comment on all of the council members pushed for the the Tourism/Hospitality/Rest - progress toward preparing and with appropriate protections environmental documents. city to defer to the state and coun- aurants Subcommittee and the California hospitals and health for health care workers. It’s in the Ultimately, the city of West ty now. Retail/Property Subcommittee – systems for a surge in COVID-19 best interest of the overall health Hollywood will continue to advo- “I want to create an environ- which will discuss relevant con- patients, one of the six critical of our state to allow these proce- cate for acceleration of the ment for people to see their doc- cerns and solutions and return to indicators the governor unveiled dures to resume when they can Crenshaw Northern Extension. tors and their dentists as soon as the full task force with recom- earlier this month as part of the be done safely.” “This is a great opportunity to possible,” Bosse said. mendations. Those recommenda- state’s framework for gradually Earlier this month, Newsom build a subway to serve West Gold added that once offices tions, if approved by the full task modifying California’s stay-at- announced six indicators that Hollywood,” Heilman said. “The are sanitized, workers are force, will be forwarded to the home order. would drive California’s deci- report overwhelmingly shows West brought back on board and City Council for implementation. As part of the Western States sion to gradually modify por- Hollywood wants transportation.” appropriate precautions are taken “There will be a very lively Pact, California will work with tions of the state’s stay-at-home The city conducted a Trans- for patient safety, medical proce- discussion once that occurs,” Washington and Oregon to share order. portation Issues Survey of approxi- dures can resume in the city. Friedman said. best practices on how states can The indicators are expanding mately 560 residents which showed allow hospitals and medical testing and contact tracing to be that residents would like to see the participants said they wanted rail in Answers From Page 16 providers to resume delayed able to identify and isolate those project move forward. However, West Hollywood built underground, medical care in areas that have with the virus; preventing infec- there has to be more communica- even if it increases the cost of the sufficient hospital capacity, while tion in people who are most at tion, Horvath said, as the survey project, versus 25% who want rail ensuring the safety and health of risk; being able to handle surges showed only 48% of respondents built above ground, which would our health care workers and in hospitals and the health care were aware of the project. decrease costs. Approximately 15% patients. The Western states had delivery system; developing ther- “This was a request of the council of participants were unsure. previously announced a shared, apeutics to meet demand; ensur- to go back to the community and “The study reaffirms what we science-based vision for gradual- ing businesses, schools and child have this discussion,” Horvath said. already knew, that people want ly reopening their economies and care facilities can support physi- “Clearly, our numbers show that we this,” Horvath said. “We believe controlling COVID-19 into the cal distancing; and determining need to continue having these con- extension is critical, it makes finan- future. when to reinstate certain mea- versations. The more we talk about cial sense and the sooner we get “From the beginning, I have sures like the stay-at-home order it, the more we inform people.” started … we can get to construc- said California’s decisions will if need be. Approximately 60% of survey tion right away.” 20 April 30, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press