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Volume 29 No. 20 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities May 16, 2019 Beverly Hills city, schools Bergin’s moves closer to designation n Supporters will reach deal to plug oil wells gather at L.A. City Hall for its next By luke harold one of the board’s liaisons who committee meeting worked with the city on the deal, The Beverly Hills Unified said he expects the school board to By cameron kiszla School District and City Council vote in favor of the agreement have reached an agreement over when it’s agendized. Proponents of a plan to desig- how to split the costs of plugging The agreement would cap the nate the Fairfax Avenue building 19 oil wells at the Beverly Hills city’s contributions to the wells pro- once home to Tom Bergin’s High School campus. ject, which the city estimates will Public House as a historic-cultur- The City Council approved the cost $23-28 million, at $11 million. al monument will make their agreement at its meeting last week. case again on May 21, this time School board member Mel Spitz, See Oil page 25 in front of the Los Angeles City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Ken Hixon, senior vice presi- dent of the Miracle Mile Residential Association, said he is optimistic the PLUM commit- photo by Maura Turcotte tee will agree with the Los On May 21, the Los Angeles City Council’s Planning and Land Use Angeles Cultural Heritage Committee will consider a proposal to grant historic-cultural monument Commission, which unanimous- status to the Tom Bergin’s Public House building. ly recommended the 70-year-old building for landmark status on ignation, which is being led by tion of Bergin’s have been sent to March 7. If PLUM approves, the the MMRA and the Los Angeles City Hall from across the city historic-cultural monument des- Conservancy, will come out in and Angelenos who have moved ignation will go before the full large numbers to City Hall for across the country, Hixon said. City Council for a final vote. this meeting as they did for the “Tom Bergin’s is a touchstone “We’re two stops away from Cultural Heritage Commission for everyone in Los Angeles,” he reaching our goal,” Hixon said. meeting. In addition to the in- said. Hixon said he and the support- person support, more than 1,200 photo by Luke Harold ers of the push for landmark des- emails in support of the preserva- See Tom Bergin’s page 25 The city of Beverly Hills will contribute up to $11 million to plug oil wells at Beverly Hills High School under a new agreement. Melrose shoe store, local Opponents of SB 50 broach alternatives schools make quite a pair n The bill is pending in By edwin folven be a staff meeting and were surprised the Sen. Appropriations when Sportie LA owner Isaac Fadlon The Melrose Avenue store Sportie presented them with dozens of boxes Committee this week LA took steps to reward local educa- of new shoes from Taiwan-based tors on May 14 when it donated Ccilu Footwear, which supported the By luke harold dozens of pairs of shoes to teachers, donation. Fadlon, who grew up in the administrators and staff at Hancock Fairfax District and has a daughter With the fate of a controversial Park Elementary School. attending first grade at Hancock Park housing bill in the hands of the The school employees gathered in state Senate Appropriations the library for what was supposed to See Shoes page 26 Committee this week, local resi- dents and city councils are voicing their own suggestions for housing policies they think would best alleviate the homelessness and affordability issues throughout California. photo courtesy of Binary Los Angeles The bill, SB 50, was authored Residents in Carthay’s historic preservation overlay zones, including by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Carthay Circle, have opposed state Sen. Scott Wiener’s efforts to add Francisco), and would override local zoning laws to allow for density to the area through SB 50, a bill pending in the Senate. more units to be built near transit and jobs. It passed two committee alternatives by Brad Kane, presi- stock. hearings last month. dent of the PICO Neighborhood “This deep shortage is damag- The office of Los Angeles City Council and South Carthay ing California’s economy, envi- Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th Neighborhood Association earlier ronment and quality of life,” District, has begun preliminary this month at a town hall. Wiener said in a statement. “It’s research on a vacancy tax on resi- Wiener has been saying SB 50, pushing people into poverty and dential property similar to one that by changing zoning that has only homelessness, making it hard for photo by Edwin Folven went into effect in Vancouver, allowed for single-family homes, working families to gain a Hancock Park Elementary School Principal Ashley Parker (left) and third Canada. The idea was included in a will help reduce homelessness See SB 50 page 25 grade teacher Jill Kalbrosky showed off the shoes they selected as part presentation of 12 possible SB 50 over time by adding to the housing of a donation by Sportie LA and Ccilu Footwear. 2 May 16, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Pippin’ Cerullo on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Classical music in Los Angeles Central Library’s Taper Kentwood Players presents the award- Auditorium. Cerullo has created spe- concert winning musical “Pippin” running from cial photographic projects with leg- Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz welcomes Friday, May 17, through Saturday, June ends of cinema and music. The pro- the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, 22, at the Westchester Playhouse. jected images and photo discussion is conducted by “Pippin” tells the organized by the LAPL Photo Maestro Carlo story of a young Collection and International Ponti, for a perfor- prince who longs Languages department, under the aus- mance on to find passion and pices of the Federico Fellini Archive Thursday, May 23, adventure in life. of the Comune del Rimini. Admission at 7:30 p.m. The The musical tells is free. 630 W. Fifth St. (213)228- concert includes his story using the 7000, lapl.org/branches/central- violin soloist premise of a magi- library. cal and mysterious YuEun Kim join- performance troupe. Showtimes are 8 ing the orchestra in a performance of p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., works by Felix Mendelssohn, Erik Sunday. Tickets start at $27. 8301 ‘Bronco Billy- Satie and Sir Edward Elgar. Théâtre Hindry Ave. kentwoodplayers.org. Raymond Kabbaz is affiliated with Le The Musical’ Lycée Français de Los Angeles. Adult “Bronco Billy-The Musical” runs from tickets are $30; $15 for students. 10361 L.A. Theatre Works Saturday, May 18, W. Pico Blvd. (310)286-0553, Charles Busch will star as Angela through Sunday, trk.us.com. Arden when L.A. Theatre Works June 30, at the records “Die Mommie Die,” his camp Skylight Theatre. send-up of ‘60s The production is melodramas run- based on a book ning from Friday, by Dennis May 17, through Hackin, who Sunday, May 19, wrote the novel in UCLA’s James and the film version of “Bronco Billy.” Bridges Theater. Set in 1979 in America’s heartland, Ex-pop singer Bronco Billy struggles to keep his trav- Angela wants to be eling Wild West show alive. But when free of her suffocating marriage to Billy and his ragtag troupe of misfits sleazy film producer Sol Sussman. meet Antoinette, a Manhattan heiress What better way than poison? on-the-run, she turns Billy’s world Distraught by their father’s death and upside down. Showtime is 8:30 p.m., convinced of Angela’s guilt, her kids Friday; 2 and 8:30 p.m., Saturday; and plot to get the truth out of their mother 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $29. using any means necessary. The perfor- 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave. (866)811- mances will be recorded live for future 4111, skylighttix.org. radio broadcast. Tickets start at $15. 235 Charles E. Young Drive. (310)827- 0889, latw.org. Holocaust

photo by Christopher Ash survivor talk ‘The Professor’ Hershey Felder stars in “Claude Debussy: A Paris Love Story” running from Friday, May 24, through Sunday, June 9, in the Wallis Annenberg Holocaust survivor Albert Rosa will Indie films fans are invited to a screen- speak about his experiences on Center for Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater. Doubling as play- ing of “The Professor” running from Sunday, May 19, Friday, May 17, through Thursday, wright and performer, Felder takes audiences on his personal explo- from 3 to 4 p.m. May 23, at Arena Cinelounge. The ration of the life and music of composer Debussy, bringing to life a at the Los comedy/drama was written and direct- visionary who proclaimed nature his religion and romance his milieu. Angeles Museum ed by Wayne Roberts and stars Johnny From the sweeping “La mer” to the evocative “Prélude à l’après-midi of the Holocaust. Depp, Zoey Deutch, Rosemarie d’un faune” and the mystical “Clair de lune,” Debussy created music of Rosa is one of the DeWitt, Ron Livingston, Danny beauty, color and compassion. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Tuesday fewer than 4% of Huston and Justine Warrington. It fol- Jews from Salon- through Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday. Tickets lows a college professor who lives with ika, Greece, who reckless abandon after being diagnosed start at $35. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. (310)746-4000, thewallis.org. survived the Holocaust. Born in 1925, with a terminal illness. Admission is his family’s life changed dramatically $16. Showtimes vary; see schedule. in 1941 when Nazi Germany invaded 6464 Sunset Blvd. arenascreen.com. Isaac Julien Foster parenting Greece. Under the Nazi occupation, Greek Jews lost basic rights. In 1943, symposium meeting Rosa was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau LACMA presents a weekend sympo- Children’s Bureau is holding an infor- where he stayed for a few months and sium examining artist and filmmaker mational meeting for prospective foster witnessed the murder of his brother Isaac Julien’s parents on Saturday, May 18, from 10 and sister. He later was held at the Dachau concentration camp until it Founded 1946 work on Saturday, a.m. to noon at its Magnolia Place May 18, from 9 office. May is National Foster Care was liberated by American troops. 100 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. S. The Grove Dr. (323)651-3704, a.m. to 5 p.m. in Month, and Children’s Bureau wel- . SUITE 330 the Bing Theater. comes all parents regardless of, race, lamoth.org P.O. B OX 36036 The symposium age, religion, disability, marital status, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 coincides with the ethnic background, sexual orientation, (323)933-5518 exhibit “Isaac and gender identity and expression as Chamber music BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: Julien: Playtime” foster parents. Qualifying families 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B running through Aug. 11 in LACMA’s receive training, family assessment, concert BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Resnik Pavilion. The artist’s multi- approval and support. 1910 Magnolia Enjoy an evening of music with the Colburn Chamber Orchestra perform- WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM channel film installations and pho- Ave. (213)342-0162, all4kids.org. ing on Sunday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in tographs feature fractured narratives Michael Villalpando reflecting his explorations into race, the Zipper Concert Hall. Maxim PUBLISHER Eshkenazy leads the orchestra in a class, sexuality, postcolonialism and Wildlife in representation. Screenings, talks and performance of works by Janacek, Karen Villalpando panel discussions with historians, Bartok and Suk. The orchestra is com- EDITOR & PUBLISHER Los Angeles scholars and artists will be held. prised of some of the top strings play- Join author Charles Hood for a discus- ers at the Colburn School. Admission Edwin Folven Admission is free; tickets required. sion on “Wildlife in Los Angeles” on is free. 200 S. Grand Ave. colburn- [email protected] 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6010, Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the Autry school.edu. EDITOR lacma.org. Museum. Hood, author of “A

Californian’s Guide to the Mammals Luke Harold Leica camera Among Us” and coauthor of “Wild LA: Beverly Hills [email protected] Explore the Amazing Nature In and Cameron Kiszla workshop Around Los Angeles” will discuss ways Chamber health talk [email protected] to find nature in the city. The program Leica Store LA is holding a Leica M10 Beverly Hills Chamber of REPORTERS will be followed by a book signing. owners workshop Commerce’s Health and Wellness Event is included with $14 museum on Saturday, May Committee is hosting a discussion on Logan Rose admission. 4700 Western Heritage Way. 18, from 10 a.m. migraine headaches on Wednesday, PROOF READER/COPY EDITOR (323)667-2000, theautry.org. to 4 p.m. A profes- May 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, sional Leica the chamber office. Dr. Daniel Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg Akademie instruc- Perman, of Imagine X Functional CONTRIBUTING WRITERS tor will lead the Federico Fellini Neurology, will lead the discussion,

hands-on work- which is part of the chamber’s The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are shop offering photos Health Talks series. Admission is weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail instruction and practical tips to enhance A special presentation titled “Federico free for members; $20 for nonmem- subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal use of M10 cameras. Cost is $199 and Fellini Faces” will showcase a series bers. 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court lunch is included. 8783 Beverly Blvd. of never-before-exhibited photographs Second Floor. members.beverly- Order No 736637. leicaakademieusa.com. by Milan-based photographer Ivan hillschamber.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 May 16, 2019

Designing a legacy to outlast a lifetime Council frees up $3.6 million in By cameron kiszla press, Joycie Fickett said. “He always thought the best PR idle funds identified by controller Twenty years after his death, was [word of] mouth recommenda- The Los Angeles City Council hood needs.” Edward Fickett is still being recog- tion,” Joycie Fickett said. took action on Controller Ron Less than a year after his idle nized for his impact on the world of Jack Pritchett, a Malibu realtor, said Galperin’s recommendations funds report, Galperin released a architecture. he’s sold some Fickett houses, and from his March 2018 report on comprehensive report on the Fickett, a fourth-generation among homebuyers who search out idle funds, effectively reactivat- city’s 700-plus special funds. Angeleno, Beverly Hills High School particular architects, Fickett made a ing $3.6 million to benefit city Galperin pointed out that the and USC alum, and fellow of the name for himself. taxpayers. city lacks standard rules on how American Institute of Architects, was “I think he had a very keen eye and Idle funds are special funds to create or use special funds, chosen for induction into the National [developed] a great following,” earmarked for a specific city use resulting in tens of millions of Housing Hall of Fame, the first time Pritchett said. that haven’t been touched for dollars that could pay for vital someone will be inducted posthu- Despite his lack of self-promotion, three or more years. Over the city services going unspent. mously. His widow, Joycie Fickett, Fickett received plenty of honors in past year, the controller has The controller’s 2019 special will travel next month to Washington, his life. He served as architectural worked with the city administra- funds report is currently pending D.C., to receive the award on behalf advisor to President Dwight tive officer, City Council and in the Los Angeles City of Fickett, an architect Better Homes Eisenhower, who honored Fickett for other departments to determine Council’s Budget and Finance & Gardens once called the “Frank his work, and as an architectural com- how the city can repurpose and Committee. Lloyd Wright of the ‘50s.” missioner for the city of Beverly Hills. use these funds to cut traffic, Galperin also created a web In his time, Fickett was known as He won numerous awards for his photo courtesy of Joycie Fickett enhance public safety and build page on special funds featuring an architect to the stars – clients architecture, and his funeral, officiated Prolific architect and native affordable housing. easy-to-read charts and graphs included Irene Dunn, Dick Clark and by Judge Joseph Wapner of “The Angeleno Edward Fickett was cho- “Today’s vote frees up $3.6 that detail the function of each Diana Ross – and to this day, a Google People’s Court,” featured speakers sen for the National Housing Hall million to reduce traffic conges- fund, which department controls search of Fickett’s name pulls up like then-Gov. Gray Davis and Los of Fame. tion, repay outstanding loans them and the fund balances. news of celebrities buying and selling Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, as and fund city programs for Users can browse special funds Fickett homes in modern-day Los well as the reading of a letter from seniors,” Galperin said. “Now and review the controller’s rec- Angeles. President Bill Clinton. Housing Hall of Fame induction, and that a plan is in place for these ommendations on what to do Fickett designed more than 60,000 Fickett’s impact can be seen all he hopes the honors continue. funds, the city can work toward with each remaining idle fund. structures during his career, which over Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and “It would be great to have more of finding solutions for the more For information, visit lacon- spanned more than five decades and West Hollywood, as his mid-century his works both recognized and pro- than $20 million that remain idle troller.org/audits-and- included work on everything from Modernist homes are still in demand. tected,” Fine said. and can be used for neighbor- reports/special-funds. Edwards Air Force Base in Kern Fickett houses, which often featured County to the Port of Los Angeles. He large windows to let in natural light also helped design the seismic and and bring the beauty of nature into the historic rehabilitation of Los Angeles home, connected the home and the City Hall and worked on Dodger site, said Adrian Scott Fine, director of Stadium, where his “contribution of advocacy for the Los Angeles style and color [gave] the building a Conservancy. uniquely Southern California 1960s The conservancy’s Modern ‘modern’ style,” according to the Committee honored Fickett with a team’s history of the ballpark. Modern Master award in 2011, which Joycie Fickett said he’d point out was presented to Joycie Fickett at the his handiwork frequently as the cou- UCLA Faculty Center, which Fickett ple went about their daily lives in the also designed. architect’s native Los Angeles. “He’s probably one of the most “We drive down the street and he’d prolific Modernist architects who say, ‘Oh, there’s a Fickett building. worked in Los Angeles, yet one of the Oh, there’s a Fickett house,’” she said. least known,” Fine said. While he was proud to show off his Fine said he and the conservancy work to his wife, he wouldn’t adver- are happy Fickett is getting the credit tise himself or do interviews with the he deserves with the National 4 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Suspect arrested for Hollywood hit-and-run n Witness accounts and with the Los Angeles Police witness statements, determined he Department’s West Traffic had been involved in a domestic security video help Division. His whereabouts were violence incident outside the night- police identify driver unknown until officers in Van Nuys club that night. Though surveil- made the arrest on May 5 and lance camera footage and witness By edwin folven learned Guevara had an outstand- accounts, police identified the vehi- ing warrant for hit-and-run. cle he was driving. A witness also A 30-year-old man was arrested “Detectives had a suspicion chased the vehicle for a short dis- on May 5 and faces felony hit-and- about who was involved, and later tance as it drove away south on run charges for a collision that seri- more information surfaced that led Vine Street. ously injured a photographer cross- to Guevara,” Osborne said. “A war- Although police had a license ing Vine Street north of Hollywood rant was issued and when he got plate number, the vehicle was photo by Jonathan Moore, courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Boulevard on Nov. 6. picked up in the Valley for domes- allegedly sold multiple times Deputy Todd Mohr received the Lt. James Farrell Deputy of the Year The suspect, Elvis Orlando tic violence, he was subsequently before it was found and detectives award at the West Hollywood Public Safety Awards, and was joined Guevara, is being held without bail arrested.” were unable to locate the driver. by fellow West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station colleagues. at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Guevara was allegedly driving The investigation determined that Department’s North County an Acura sedan that collided with the vehicle had allegedly been dri- Correctional Facility. He was Corentin Villemeur at approximate- ven by Guevara on the night of the arrested at an undisclosed location ly 11:25 p.m. on Nov. 6 as he was collision. in Van Nuys for an unrelated colli- walking in a crosswalk in front of Villemeur sustained broken Awards honor public safety sion and domestic violence inci- the Avalon nightclub. Villemeur, a bones and a head injury, and is still dent. French national who lives in recovering. Osborne said Guevara Investigators had been searching Hollywood, had been at the Avalon has previously been arrested for providers in West Hollywood for the suspect for months after prior to the collision. domestic violence-related charges. identifying Guevara through secu- Detectives determined the driver “We were confident we would The city of West Hollywood the Year Award; Firefighter and rity camera footage and witness had also been at the concert with a find him,” Osborne added. “It was honored first responders at its Paramedic Benny Ramirez, recip- accounts, said Det. Olin Osborne, female companion and based on a matter of time.” annual Public Safety Awards on ient of Firefighter of the Year May 13 in the city council cham- Award; and neighborhood watch bers. captain Michael Carter, of the Each year, Public Safety Ogden Owls neighborhood watch Dodgers pitcher Urias arrested for alleged battery Awards are given to individuals, program, who received the n Player placed on Cienega and Beverly boulevards. leave on May 14 to allow time for an groups and businesses that have Outstanding Contribution to Investigators later allegedly obtained investigation. The Los Angeles made significant efforts towards Public Safety award. leave after alleged security camera footage that led to Dodgers are also examining how to enhancing public safety in the To view the ceremony, visit incident in Beverly Urias’ arrest at approximately 9:30 proceed. Urias has been with the city. The honorees were Sheriff’s weho.org/wehotv, and p.m. on a misdemeanor battery Dodgers since 2016. Deputy Todd Mohr, who received WeHoTV’s YouTube Channel at Center parking lot charge. Bail was set at $20,000, “We learned about the alleged the Lt. James Farrell Deputy of youtube.com/wehotv. according to LAPD spokeswoman incident [on May 14] and are in the By edwin folven Lizeth Lomeli. process of gathering information,” Urias, 22, posted bail and was read a statement from the Los Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio released approximately four hours Angeles Dodgers. “As a result, we Chiropractors face charges over Urias was arrested on May 13 after after he was arrested. Media reports have no comment at this time regard- allegedly being involved in a domes- stated that Urias was allegedly seen ing the incident. However, every tic violence incident at the Beverly shoving a woman believed to be his allegation of domestic violence must alleged kickback scheme Center. girlfriend. Lomeli would not confirm be taken seriously and addressed A witness called police around any further details because the case promptly, and we will cooperate Fifteen chiropractors, including state prison. 7:30 p.m. about a physical alterca- involves domestic violence. fully with the authorities and Major one from Beverly Hills, have been Also charged was Michael tion involving a man and woman in Major League Baseball placed League Baseball to ensure that that charged in a $6 million insurance Milman, 53, of Beverly Hills, as the mall’s parking structure near La Urias on seven-day administrative happens in this case.” fraud and illegal kickback scheme well as numerous other defendants involving automobile collision arrested in Los Angeles and medical claims, the Los Angeles Orange counties. County District Attorney’s Office From 2015 through 2018, announced. Chernega allegedly offered to refer A criminal complaint filed on new patients to other chiropractors April 26 lists 18 felony counts in return for an illegal referral fee, including insurance fraud and ille- through which he collected about gally participating in patient refer- $6 million, prosecutors said. The ral rebates when licensed in the patients had allegedly been healing arts or as a chiropractor. involved in automobile collisions. Most of the defendants were arrest- The defendants are also accused ed on May 3. of filing false claims for medical The alleged ringleader of the services they never provided. operation, Yury Chernega, 47, of Additionally, Chernega allegedly Studio City, faces four counts each didn’t report income from the ille- of the aforementioned charges as gal kickbacks on his taxes, accord- well as four counts of failure to file ing to prosecutors. income tax returns and one count Deputy District Attorneys Heba of money laundering. The charges Matta and LaChandra Wilkerson, include allegations of taking more of the Auto Insurance Fraud than $500,000 from approximately Division, are prosecuting the case, 30 insurance companies through which remains under investigation fraud and embezzlement. Chernega by the district attorney’s Bureau of faces 18 years and nine months in Investigation. Man pleads no contest in police pursuit that ended in Hollywood

A 46-year-old convicted felon defendant also admitted an allega- pleaded no contest on April 25 to tion of having a prior felony con- driving a stolen vehicle in a reck- viction as part of a negotiated plea less and dangerous manner during agreement. a police pursuit earlier this year, the The defendant faces four years Los Angeles County District and eight months in state prison Attorney’s Office announced. under the plea agreement. On Jan. Karapet Kirpichyan, of North 9, Kirpichyan was driving a stolen Hollywood, pleaded no contest to work van when police attempted to one felony count each of assault pull him over. The defendant fled with a deadly weapon, and driving and led police on a pursuit that or taking a vehicle without consent, ended in Hollywood. During the according to Deputy District pursuit, the defendant collided with Attorney Ani Artsvelyan. The several vehicles. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 16, 2019 Beverly Hills considers next year’s budget

By luke harold the subway impacts as we did on we’re adding adequately [to] other that,” he said. services and not just putting police With concerns about a possible City Treasurer Howard Fisher officers on the streets,” she said. recession in the coming years, the said the city’s main revenue streams The city’s fire chief, Greg Barton, 2019-20 budget for the city of are likely to remain strong, but also talked about the possibility of Beverly Hills projects $381 million mentioned the challenges Beverly expanding the newly launched in revenue for the 2019-20 fiscal Hills will face from neighboring nurse practitioner program, in year, a 3.58% increase from the retail competitors. which a BHFD vehicle staffed with 2018-19 adopted budget, with a “There’s nothing on the immedi- a nurse practitioner and firefighter nearly 5% uptick in expenditures. ate horizon that’s likely to derail this paramedic, with oversight from a The additions of a city auditor’s flow of revenue,” Fisher said. “So board certified emergency medicine office and rent stabilization program far Westfield [Century City mall] physician, respond to calls in the have contributed to the $309 million has not proven to be a big impedi- field. in projected expenditures in the pro- ment to us. We should keep an eye “In a few years, it’s going to be posed 2019-20 budget, compared to on West Hollywood, that may ulti- commonplace everywhere and $302.1 million in the revised 2018- mately be a bigger challenge for we’re going to be the ones that are 19 budget. us.” delivering it,” Barton said. “I think of the rent stabilization Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli dis- office as an investment, and the sta- cussed the possible additions to the bility of our community, all of police department’s services. photo by Luke Harold which are important for fiscal stabil- “As we’ve had these discussions The Beverly Hills City Council ity as well,” Beverly Hills Mayor with council regarding adding an is adding a city auditor’s office John Mirisch said during the first of intelligence center or something that and a rent stabilization pro- two study sessions the City Council can really enhance our services, I gram to the budget in 2019-20 held last week to discuss the budget. think we want to make sure that “I do think that we need to keep a particular eye on ongoing expenses, but I think that this year, to me that explains a large portion of that. I’m glad that as always we’re looking at things from a conservative perspec- tive.” Mirisch also mentioned the need to address unfunded pension liabili- ties for public employees, an issue affecting cities statewide. “That, for years, is something I have been saying,” Mirisch said. “It’s why I voted against the budget time after time, and why I may not vote for this one, although I think staff has done a good job within the constraints, but it really is up to us up here to acknowledge what the real problem is and to do something about it.” The city’s key revenue generators are not expected to change much. Sales tax is expected to drop 1.7% to $35.4 million, transient occupan- cy tax is expected to increase 1% to $51 million and business tax is pro- jected to increase by 0.7% to $52.1 million. Construction for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Purple Line Extension project could have an impact on sales tax revenue, according to city staff. But Don Harrison, the city’s budget and rev- enue officer, said there was little impact on sales tax revenue from the city’s recently completed Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project. “Hopefully we’ll be able to dodge

“There’s nothing on the immediate horizon that’s likely to derail this flow of revenue. So far Westfield [Century City mall] has not proven to be a big impediment to us. We should keep an eye on West Hollywood, that may ultimately be a bigger challenge for us.”

-Beverly Hills City Treasurer Howard Fisher on budget projections for 2019-20 6 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Preserving the Hollywood of yesteryear n O’Farrell: building he took office in 2013, he said. which represented the property’s “The Agfa Ansco building is an former owners in the sale to Scott, is an ‘excellent blend excellent blend of Art Deco and said the structure is constructed of of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles that high-quality materials. were significant during “I personally am really a fan of Streamline Moderne’ Hollywood’s heyday. This structure this exact kind of building. It’s played a critical role during the just definitely a special, special By cameron kiszla Golden Age of the motion picture structure,” Pierose said. industry, housing the photographic Beyond the design, the structure The Agfa Ansco Corporation film, paper and cameras used to cre- housed work that was important Building at 6424 Santa Monica ate movie magic,” he said. for the early film industry. Blvd. is officially a historic-cultural When German camera and film Agfa Ansco, which occupied monument. company Agfa Ansco built the the space for more than 20 years The Los Angeles City Council’s structure in 1937, Art Deco archi- until the late 1950s, developed Planning and Land Use tecture was prevalent in Southern several breakthroughs in film photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of City Planning Management Committee approved California, said Christy McAvoy, technology that allowed other The Afga Ansco Corporation Building on Santa Monica Boulevard was the landmark designation on May 7, who co-founded Hollywood improvements, such as better named a historic-cultural monument on May 15. and the City Council voted 10-0 to Heritage and is a member of the lighting and color. After Agfa add the building to the city’s list of group’s preservation committee. Ansco’s departure, the Birns & historic-cultural monuments. Five With this structure, Agfa Ansco Sawyer Cine Equipment about the infrastructure of compa- “We look to buildings to tell sto- council members – Gilbert Cedillo, wanted to make an “architectural Company, which allowed film- nies around the studios. They pro- ries … If you lose these buildings, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Jose statement,” she said. makers to buy or rent filmmaking vided a lot of the talent and work- all you can refer to is photographs to Huizar, Paul Krekorian and Curren “The fact that it was on a major equipment – including for major force that went into making them,” understand what it might have been Price – were absent. thoroughfare, it was designed to films like “Lawrence of Arabia” McAvoy said. like at a period in time. As long as Los Angeles City Councilman attract attention,” McAvoy said. and “Easy Rider” – moved in. McAvoy said the Agfa Ansco you have the buildings there, people Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, sup- Fashion designer Jeremy Scott “People just think about what building provides a “physical repre- get a tactile and better visual experi- ported the building’s nomination, as owns the building, and Carl happens on the movie studio lots sentation” of what the movie indus- ence than just looking at pho- he has for 19 other buildings since Pierose, of Industry Partners, themselves, but they don’t think try was like in that era. tographs,” she said. Ellis Island Honor Society Join O’Farrell at ‘Councilman in Your Corner’ mation for free city services, recognizes Schiff n Event will be held at the councilman and city staff Juice Bar & Mini Market will participate in a community n Seven U.S. presidents my grandfather arrived at a differ- cleanup and beautification pro- ent port of entry, Boston Harbor, La Oaxaquena in are among past Ellis ject. The event is being held in and our family would settle there to Hollywood collaboration with the Los Island Medal of Honor build a better life,” Schiff said. “To Angeles Police Department, the visit these places where millions of recipients Los Angeles City city of Los Angeles GRYD pro- immigrants have stood, or visit Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, grams focusing on youth ser- with those who walked hundreds of 13th District, will welcome vices and gang intervention, the U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- miles to our Southern border and constituents at a “Councilman Bureau of Sanitation, Los Burbank) received the Ellis Island try to put ourselves in their shoes, in Your Corner” event on Angeles Beautification Team, Medal of Honor on Saturday, May gives us a window into the incredi- Saturday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m., Heluna Health and the Youth 11, from the Ellis Island Honor ble and often harrowing immigrant at Juice Bar & Mini Market La Policy Institute. A resource Society. experience. I am deeply grateful for Oaxaquena, 6025 Santa Monica table with information on free The organization recognizes the opportunity and extend my sin- Blvd. city services will be included. “individuals whose who have made cere congratulations to my fellow In addition to going door-to- For information, visit it their mission to share their wealth honorees, who each have made door to distribute contact infor- cd13.lacity.org. of knowledge, indomitable profound contributions to the O’Farrell courage, boundless compassion, vibrancy of this diverse nation.” unique talents and selfless generos- Since the first Ellis Island Medal ity with those less fortunate.” of Honor was awarded in 1986, the Schiff was joined by 92 fellow hon- organization has recognized seven orees, including California State U.S. Presidents, Supreme Court Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D- Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, La Cañada Flintridge) and Iranian- Secretary of State Madeleine American journalist Jason Rezaian. Albright, Nobel Laureates Elie “Ellis Island has been a beacon Wiesel and Malala Yousafzai, and of hope for generations of immi- civil rights activists Coretta Scott grants who traveled from across the King and Rosa Parks. world in the hope of starting a new For information, visit life in America. In the early 1900s, eihonors.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 16, 2019 Event to discuss the legal At open house, LAPD’s Wilshire Division concerns of adults with HIV to cast a spotlight on history The Life Group LA will host ability and medical rights, creat- BY EDWIN FOLVEN “Elevate: The Next Level of Care ing or revising legal documents for HIV & Aging,” a free, one- (such as wills, trusts, financial Meet personnel from the Los day seminar addressing the legal and healthcare powers of attor- Angeles Police Department’s concerns of those who are 50 or ney), connecting to pro bono ser- Wilshire Division, see vintage older and HIV-positive, as well as vices, and integrating healthcare police vehicles and learn about the those who love them. The event teams for optimal health. police station’s history during an will be held in West Hollywood Keynote speakers include open house on Sunday, May 19, on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. attorneys Marina Pantchenko, from noon to 4 p.m. at 4861 Venice For anyone who’s aging with who focuses on discrimination Blvd. HIV, this workshop will invigo- and disability rights; Michael The event is part of the LAPD’s rate and re-awaken their connec- Flattery, who will discuss wills, 150th anniversary celebration in tion to community, self-care and trusts, and financial and medical 2019, during which each of the 21 purpose. This weekend will con- powers of attorney; and Joseph police stations in the city will open nect them with experts in the field Leahy, educator and community their doors to the community. The in an interactive experience that liaison for the pharmaceutical Wilshire Division was first estab- will leave them feeling renewed company Janssen. lished in 1922 on Wilshire and elevated. There will be lots of The event is free, but advanced Boulevard near Koreatown. It out- photo by Edwin Folven time for questions and in-depth registration is required. For infor- grew its initial space and moved Sgt. A.J. Kirby, head of the Wilshire Division’s Community Relations conversations. mation or to register, visit life- three years later to 4526 West Pico Office, said the open house on May 19 will include tours, displays and Topics include discrimination groupla.org/workshop, or call Blvd., said Sgt. A.J. Kirby, who information on the police station’s history. (employment and housing), dis- 888-208-8081. heads the division’s Community Relations Office. jail. build community partnerships, and When it was founded, the sta- The open house will also include people can learn about crime pre- tion’s jurisdiction spanned from the many historical exhibits with news vention and how to get involved by Red Songbird Foundation western edge of downtown to clippings, equipment and other joining the station’s Community Beverly Hills/Culver City, and from police ephemera from the station’s Police Advisory Board. A highlight south of the Santa Monica (10) early days. Kirby said people will will be the LAPD’s Force Option launches to help survivors Freeway to Hollywood. As the city learn about famous crimes that Simulator, which places people in grew and more police stations were occurred in the division and cited real-life situations requiring split- On May 11, guests joined brating its public launch this year. built, the Wilshire Division’s juris- famous unsolved cases such as the second decision making, allowing singer/songwriter Hilary Roberts to Founded by Hilary Roberts, a sur- diction was reduced, and the station Black Dahlia murder, in which the them to experience what officers go celebrate her birthday and intro- vivor herself, the foundation aims now serves an area from Koreatown mutilated body of 22-year old through in dangerous situations. duce the Red Songbird Foundation, to help survivors of trauma caused to Beverly Hills, and the Santa Elizbeth Short was found in the Kirby said the event on May 19 which officially launched the by sexual, physical and verbal Monica (10) Freeway to the south- Leimert Park area in 1947, and the will be held in addition to the divi- evening of the event. The night was abuse. ern edge of Hollywood. murder of Christopher Wallace, bet- sion’s annual open house in hosted by Terry Crews and included Red Songbird provides counsel- “A lot has changed with the divi- ter known as rapper Notorious October, when a large gathering performances by Charlie Wilson, ing, helps members enter treatment sion over the years. There was a lot B.I.G., who was killed by a gunman with food, entertainment, children’s Jermaine Dupri and a stand-up and integrates members into sup- of expansion and they had to move near Wilshire Boulevard and activities and departmental displays comedy performance by Gabriel port groups that specifically address because they needed a bigger Fairfax Avenue in 1997. The his- is planned. He added that the “Fluffy” Iglesias. their primary issues. The founda- space,” Kirby said. “We moved to toric displays will also focus on the Wilshire Division is one of the only Guests included actors Mario tion has already saved dozens of [the current] station in the early Los Angeles Riots and how the stations in the city to hold an annual Lopez and actor Jason Patric, as lives, and it aims to continue its ‘70s. This is a fully-functional Wilshire area was affected in 1992. open house, so the event this week- well as journalist Sam Rubin and work and raise awareness in efforts police station operating 24 hours. Numerous buildings were burned end will be more of a celebration of musician Charlie Wilson. to save more lives. The open house will give people a or damaged during the civil unrest. its history. The Red Songbird Foundation For information, visit redsong- good understanding of what goes on “Because it is the 150th anniver- “A lot of people have a percep- began its work in 2009, but is cele- bird.org. here.” sary of the LAPD, we wanted to tion of the police department, but Visitors can tour the station, meet give everyone a perspective of what they don’t know the history and the command staff and see where it was like in the ’20, ‘30s and ‘40s what goes on behind the scenes,” different units, such as detectives and beyond,” Kirby added. “There Kirby said. “This gives them an Thousands mark thirty and patrol, operate. They will also will be information on notable opportunity to come inside and take visit the roll call room and the intake things that happened and displays a look.” area, where people who are arrested on the history over the years.” For information, call (213)473- years of river improvement are brought before being taken to The open house is also a way to 0200, or visit lapdwilshire.com. Bogie’s Liquor

Stock your Coolers for photo courtesy of Friends of the Los Angeles River Los Angeles City Councilmen David Ryu, 4th District, and Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, joined representatives from Friends of the Los Angeles River, Postmates, and city and state officials in cele- MEMORIAL DAY BBQs! brating the 30th annual LA River CleanUp on April 20. The event, which for three April weekends across 11 sites along the length of the Los Angeles River, removed more than 100 tons (or 200,000 pounds) of collected plastic debris, waste and trash, pre- Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs venting it from reaching the ocean. Marissa Christiansen, executive director of FoLAR, said she was 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine thrilled that thousands of volunteers came out to protect this natural resource. (323) 469-1414 “Our work continues day in and day out as we push for a meaning- ful public access and ecological restoration right here on our river, www.bogiesliquor.com while delivering a new legacy for future generations,” she said. “Thanks to our volunteers, we continue to be the largest urban river We Deliver! Don’t Drink & Drive! cleanup in the country.” For information, folar.org. Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am 8 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Nearing the final cut Feinstein authors anti-election interference bill Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) agent to influence U.S. elections. and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Anyone who conspires with a for- on May 14 introduced the Prevent eign national to interfere in an elec- Foreign Interference with Elections tion, either by committing a federal Act, a bill to help combat foreign crime or breaking an election law, election interference. will be sentenced to up to five years “There’s no question that Russia in prison in addition to the sentence worked with Americans – unwitting for other offenses that were part of or otherwise – to influence U.S. the interference. elections. Even though such activity The bill also allows the federal is already illegal, those laws can government to bring civil enforce- and should be stronger,” Feinstein ment action to stop illegal activity said. “This bill not only clarifies as soon as it is discovered, and that conspiring with foreign nation- updates election laws so that for- als to influence U.S. elections is eign nationals are also prohibited illegal, it closes loopholes that from buying digital ads or issue ads. allow foreign nationals to buy ads Currently they are only prohibited intended to directly influence elec- from buying print, television or photo by Ed Folven tions. Allowing foreign actors to Feinstein radio ads that reference specific Work continues on the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ sway our elections is unacceptable candidates. The new bill also modi- and this bill will help ensure that Robert Mueller’s investigation con- fies regulations that prohibit provid- sphere, which will contain the 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater. law enforcement has the tools nec- firmed the interference. However, ing “substantial assistance” to for- The museum is expected to open later this year and will feature essary to combat bad actors.” there is currently no criminal law eign nationals trying to affect U.S. exhibitions on the history of filmmaking and those who’ve made an In January 2017, the U.S. intelli- that explicitly prohibits foreign elections and makes those convict- impact on the art form. Earlier this month, the museum announced gence community issued a report actors from interfering in U.S. elec- ed of the new crime inadmissible admission will be free for visitors 17 and under, courtesy of a grant concluding the Russian government tions, Feinstein said. into the United States unless they by the George Lucas Family Foundation made in honor of Sid interfered in the 2016 U.S. presi- The bill clarifies that it’s a federal are coming to assist in prosecutions Ganis. Adult admission prices, museum hours and other details are dential election. Special Counsel crime to conspire with a foreign as witnesses or informants. expected to be announced as the opening date nears. The Academy Museum is located at 6067 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- mation, visit academymuseum.org. CHLA doctor appointed president of A legend lost American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, a cardio- USC CardioVascular Thoracic thoracic surgeon who serves as Institute and the H. Russell Smith co-director of the Heart Institute at Foundation Chair for Stem Cell Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Cardiovascular Thoracic and chair of the department of Research at the Keck School of surgery at Keck Medicine of Medicine of USC. USC, has been appointed presi- At the CardioVascular dent of the American Association Thoracic Institute, Starnes has for Thoracic Surgery for 2019-20. built an interdisciplinary power- Starnes, who also helped found house composed of clinicians the division of cardiothoracic and scientists who are exploring surgery at CHLA, was appointed innovative ways to treat heart the AATS’s 100th president at the disease. organization’s 2019 Annual Under his leadership, USC Meeting in Toronto. surgeons have conducted more As president, Starnes will lead than 50,000 adult and pediatric photo courtesy of USC photo by Cameron Kiszla the AATS as it continues in its open-heart surgeries to repair Dr. Vaughn Starnes of USC and Flowers were laid at the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of actress, commitment to science, education and replace valves, create coro- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles singer and animal activist Doris Day, who died Monday, May 13, at and research, and furthers its mis- nary artery bypasses and repair was named the 100th president the age of 97. Day, known for films like “Pillow Talk” and Alfred sion to promote scholarship, inno- complex adult and congenital of the American Association of Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much” and songs like vation and leadership in thoracic heart defects. and cardiovascular surgery. Starnes founded the Heart Thoracic Surgery. “Sentimental Journey,” was honored in the motion picture and “I’m honored to lead AATS, Institute after joining CHLA in recording categories in 1960. Her music star is located at 6278 one of the oldest and most presti- 1992 and launched CHLA’s pedi- also performed the first living- Hollywood Blvd., and her movie star is located at 6735 Hollywood gious organizations dedicated to atric heart transplant program a donor, double-lobar lung trans- Blvd. cardiothoracic surgery,” Starnes year later. Today, he specializes in plant on a patient with cystic said. “As we look to the year treating damaged heart valves fibrosis. ahead, AATS will continue in its with minimally invasive repairs In addition to his clinical work, commitment to encourage, pro- and valve replacements in chil- Starnes is also a respected Thanks for the laughs mote and advance the field of car- dren. researcher with an interested in diothoracic surgery, and further its In 1990, Starnes performed the congenital heart disease, organ significant contributions to the world’s first lobar transplant, transplantation, repair and care and treatment of cardiotho- using a lung segment from a liv- replacement of heart valves, and racic disease.” ing donor. The following year, he heart surgery. In addition to serving as chair of performed a heart and lung trans- CHLA is located at 4650 Sunset the department of surgery, plant on a one-month-old infant – Blvd. For information, visit Starnes, who joined USC in 1992, the youngest heart-lung transplant chla.org., keckmedicine.org or is also executive director of the patient ever at the time. Starnes aats.org. Partnerships with property owners help county address homelessness

Landlords from throughout Los Supportive Housing vouchers and Commission/Housing Authority of Angeles County recently attended a Section 8 Housing Choice vouch- the County of Los Angeles and the HouseLA event to learn about pro- ers. Housing Authority of the City of photo by Cameron Kiszla grams that offer financial incentives The HIP program is comprised of Los Angeles initiated their pro- Flowers marked the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Emmy-win- for joining public-private partner- three major components: one- grams in 2016 and have been host- ning comedian and actor Tim Conway, who died Tuesday, May 14, ships to address the homelessness month payments to hold the rental ing similar events. The agencies at the age of 85. Conway, known for his work on “The Carol Burnett crisis. unit while a tenant is referred; have housed more than 2,400 fami- Show,” received his star in the television category in 1989, but he Los Angeles County Sheila move-in assistance to homeless lies. Both programs are funded remained active in TV into the 21st century, lending his voice to the Kuehl, 3rd District, joined county individuals, such as money for through June 30, 2020. character of Barnacle Boy on “SpongeBob SquarePants” and win- officials in providing information security deposit, furnishings and Property owners interested in about the Homeless Incentive utility connection fees; and finan- participating in the programs ning another Emmy Award, his sixth, for a guest-starring role on Program, which provides financial cial assistance to landlords to miti- should visit hacola.org/hip, while “30 Rock” in 2008. Conway’s star is located at 6740 Hollywood incentives to property owners who gate damage caused by tenants. landlords interested in participating Blvd. accept tenants with Veterans Affairs The Community Development can visit hacla.org/hip. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 16, 2019 10 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press From Genovia to the Chinese Theatre n Actress Anne Hustle,” opened on May 10, and O’Farrell praised Hathaway for costar Rebel Wilson was in atten- her “winning personality” and her Hathaway awarded dance at the ceremony, as were work on behalf of others. director Dee Rees, “Ocean’s 8” “She’s an actor who fights for 2,663rd star on costar Awkwafina and Los Angeles LGBT equality. She fights for Hollywood Walk of Fame City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, empowering women in the develop- 13th District. ing world. She fights for equality Rees and O’Farrell praised and against injustices in the enter- BY CAMERON KISZLA Hathaway for her on-screen work tainment industry,” he said. and efforts to help others. Rees, The speakers also praised Academy Award- and Emmy- whose Hathaway-starring film Hathaway for being personable and winning actress Anne Hathaway “The Last Thing He Wanted” will kind, despite being successful and received a star on the Hollywood be released later this year, said the famous. Awkwafina said she’s idol- Walk of Fame on May 9. Hathaway, actress makes an effort to boost the ized Hathaway her whole life, and it known for movies like “The careers of women in the film indus- was an honor to be asked to speak at Princess Diaries,” “Les Misérables,” try. the ceremony. “The Devil Wears Prada” and “She boldly demonstrates the “I will never reach the Anne “Ocean’s 8,” was awarded a star in power and possibility of how one Hathaway standard. She’s truly a the motion picture category, located actress’ commitment can change legend,” Awkwafina said. in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre the landscape of which films get When it was her turn to speak, at 6927 Hollywood Blvd. made and who gets to make them,” Hathaway thanked fans, many of photo by Edwin Folven Hathaway’s newest film, “The Rees said. whom crowded the surrounding The “Beastly Ball” showcases food and entertainment and highlights the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the Los Angeles Zoo’s animal conservation and habitat preservation efforts. star. “You have shown up again and again and again for the last 20 years. Let’s be honest, not every film was At L.A. Zoo, ‘Beastly Ball’ good, but you showed up,” Hathaway said. offers unforgettable evening

“She’s an actor Enjoy a night of food, fun and “Ace of Cakes,” will be the fundraising on Saturday, May 18 Beastly Ball’s first curator of who fights for at the “Beastly Ball,” the Greater desserts. LGBT equality. She Los Angeles Zoo Association’s The Beastly Ball helps the zoo annual evening under the stars to fulfill its mission of animal con- fights for benefit the zoo. servation and habitat preserva- empowering The star-studded event brings tion. Marine biologist, explorer, women in the together celebrities, industry author and lecturer Dr. Sylvia executives, city officials and sup- Earle will be the special honoree, developing world. porters. Attendees enjoy after- and the inaugural Conservation She fights for hours access to the zoo, animal Hero Award will be given to Glen equality and feedings, keeper chats, and up- Curado, founder and CEO of the close interactions with animals. World Harvest Charities and against injustices Many well-known Los Angeles Family Services, a nonprofit pro- in the restaurants will serve food viding food and other essentials entertainment including Bottlefish, Celestino to families and seniors Ristorante, El Cholo and Pink’s Guests are invited to dress in industry.” Hot Dogs, among many others. safari casual attire, and the festiv- The benefit also includes a ities begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets silent auction and entertainment. start at $1,500. The Los Angeles -Los Angeles City Councilman Television personality Duff Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive. Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District Goldman, from the Food For information, visit beastly- Network reality television show ball.lazoo.org. photo by Cameron Kiszla Director Dee Rees, actress Anne Hathaway, and actress and musician Awkwafina were in attendance May 9 to celebrate Hathaway’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Magazine named finalist for SoCal Journalism Award The Los Angeles Press Club has announced that the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press’ 2018 “See Sip Savor-Dining + Entertainment” magazine has been selected as a finalist in the Design category for the Southern California Journalism Awards Contest. The winners will be honored and awarded trophies during a celebration on June 30 at the his- toric Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Park Labrea News and Beverly Press publishers Michael and Karen Villalpando will represent the newspapers. The evening begins with a red Courage and Integrity in carpet ceremony at 4:30 p.m., fol- Journalism; producer, author and lowed by cocktails and silent auc- actor Henry Winkler, who will tion at 5 and dinner at 6 p.m. be honored with the Bill Awards will be presented in Rosendahl Public Service Award numerous categories. The spe- for Contributions to Civic Life; cial honorees will be CBS and the creative team behind 2/KCAL sport anchor Jim Hill, Lifetime Network’s documen- who will receive the Joseph M. tary series “Surviving R. Kelly,” Quinn Award for Lifetime which will receive the Achievement; CNN Senior President’s Award for Impact on International Correspondent Media. Nima Elbagir, who will receive For information, visit lapress- the Daniel Pearl Award for club.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 16, 2019 Showbiz lawyer honored in Beverly Hills

Marissa Román Griffith, a part- Griffith received her honor at the said. “No one stands alone in their ner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & annual awards dinner on May 2 at success; I consider this award to be Feld LLP who is internationally rec- the Four Seasons Hotel Los a joint honor with my Akin Gump ognized for her skills in entertain- Angeles at Beverly Hills, which colleagues and also our clients, all ment transactional matters and was hosted by comedian Dana of whom have helped shape my media finance, was honored as the Goldberg. legal career and for whose support I Beverly Hills Bar Association’s “Marissa Román Griffith, among am deeply grateful.” 2019 Entertainment Lawyer of the the entertainment industry’s most Griffith is actively involved in Year by the BHBA’s Entertainment esteemed lawyers, is a leading con- diversity and inclusion efforts with- Law Section. duit between entertainment content in her firm, including sitting on and the capital that finances it,” Akin Gump’s firm-wide Inclusion BHBA President LaVonne D. Council and co-chairing the Los Lawson said. “Noted for her cre- Angeles offices’ Inclusion Council. ative strategies and keen legal She is also a trustee of the Mexican Cedars-Sinai mind, she is at the forefront of the American Bar Foundation, a board increasingly complex field of member of Female Executives in entertainment financial transac- Media and Entertainment, and is photo by Lee Salem/courtesy of the Beverly Hills Bar Association selects new tions that buoy the global media both a member of the board of The Beverly Hills Bar Association’s 2019 Entertainment Lawyer of the landscape.” directors and the co-president of Year Marissa Román Griffith (third from left), a partner at Akin Gump Griffith’s practice focuses on Outfest, a non-profit organization Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, was honored at the BHBA’s annual awards chair of media finance and entertainment that showcases, nurtures and pre- transactional matters. Recent pro- serves LGBTQ film images and dinner on May 2. She was joined by presenter Scott Tenley, chief oper- jects she has worked on include the artistry. ating officer of MRC; comedian Dana Goldberg, who served as the neurology films “Hotel Transylvania 3,” Griffith has co-chaired, served as event’s host; BHBA President LaVonne Lawson; presenter John Burke, “Mortal Engines,” “Peter Rabbit” secretary and been an executive partner at Akin Gump and honorary dinner chair; and presenter Cliff After a comprehensive national and “Ready Player One,” as well as committee member for the BHBA Gilbert-Lurie, senior partner at Ziffren Brittenham LLP. search, Cedars-Sinai announced the television series “Counterpart,” Entertainment Law Section. A May 10 the appointment of Dr. “House of Cards” and “Ozark.” graduate of Stanford Law School, Business Journal’s list of “Most Impact Report” and The Nancy Sicotte as chair of the “I am extremely honored and she has garnered numerous acco- Influential Woman Attorneys” and Hollywood Reporter’s list of “Top Department of Neurology. Sicotte humbled to be recognized by the lades during her career, including “Most Influential Minority 100 Power Lawyers.” has been at Cedars-Sinai for nine BHBA with this award,” Griffith being named to the Los Angeles Attorneys,” Variety’s “Legal For information, visit bhba.org. years, serving most recently as interim chair of neurology, director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center and pro- fessor of neurology. “This important leadership appointment reflects Dr. Sicotte’s valued contributions to Cedars- Sinai’s growing neuroscience enter- prise,” said Shlomo Melmed, exec- utive vice president of academic affairs and dean of the medical fac- ulty. “This well-deserved promo- tion also recognizes Dr. Sicotte’s diagnostics and distinguished record for advancing clinical care, physician education and pioneering research of novel therapies for mul- tiple sclerosis.” Sicotte is an internationally rec- ognized leader in her field and a prolific author and lecturer. She is a recipient of important honors and teaching awards, including the Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Her most recent published research showed that nearly 18% of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis before being referred to Cedars- Sinai and one other Los Angeles medical center had actually been misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease. “It brings me no greater joy than to walk alongside my patients and the Cedars-Sinai community in this expanded role,” Sicotte said. “I am eager to begin this new journey and anticipate the Department of Neurology will continue to make pivotal advances for those most in need.” In her new role as chair of the department, Sicotte will lead strate- gic direction of clinical, academic and research programs in the Department of Neurology. Sicotte earned her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, where she was ranked first in her class. She completed her neurology resi- dency and a fellowship in neu- roimaging at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd. For information, visit cedars-sinai.org. 12 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press West Hollywood says ‘Love is Love’ Newsom taps CEO of River The month of June is traditional- by queer poets past and present, and ly recognized as Pride Month, and “Everyone Deserves (A) Love LA for state agency role each year, the city of West (Poem),” an interactive installation Hollywood celebrates LGBTQ where poets will write attendees a On May 10, Gov. Gavin ground in Los Angeles – an pride with its One City One Pride love poem. Newsom announced that Angela opportunity too great to pass up.” LGBTQ Arts Festival, which runs The celebrations will continue Barranco, of Los Angeles, has Barranco, a Democrat, previ- for 40 days from Harvey Milk Day through May and June, and a full been appointed undersecretary of ously served as associate director (May 22) through June 30. list of events and performances can the California Natural Resources of public engagement for climate The theme for 2019 is “Love is be found at weho.org/pride. Agency. This position does not and environment for the White Love,” celebrating the universal The Metropolitan Master require state Senate confirmation House Council on Environmental bond that unites us – especially dur- Chorale will perform the oratorio and the compensation is Quality, deputy chief of staff at ing this 50th anniversary year of the “Considering Matthew Shepard” at $190,008. the U.S. Department of Housing Stonewall riots. 7 p.m. June 1 and 2 p.m. June 2 at Barranco, 39, has been CEO of and Urban Development, and The festivities will kick off on Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located River LA since 2018, and Harry national western director for May 22 with a staged reading of at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Chandler, chair of the board for Obama for America from 2011 to “Dear Harvey,” Patricia On June 2, Vox Femina and The LA Pride Parade in West River LA, said in a statement that 2012. Loughrey’s award-winning play Trans Chorus LA will perform a Hollywood is one of many events Barranco has been “a guiding In Barranco’s absence, about LGBT activist and politician free concert, titled “Hearts of scheduled for May and June to force and unwavering leader” for Chandler said River LA COO Harvey Milk. The event, which Courage,” at 3 p.m. at the organization. Lou Pieh will take over as acting honor LGBTQ Pride. begins with a One City One Pride Congregation Kol Ami, 1200 N. La “Though this means her time as CEO. Kick-off reception at 6:30 p.m., Brea Ave. Made in America,” Dan Guerrero’s CEO of River LA will have to “With a background in political will feature celebrity guest readers The LA Pride in West Hollywood story about being gay and Chicano; come to an end, we are excited campaigns and environmental from 7:30-9:30 p.m at the West festival will run June 7-9. This and an exhibition and panel at the that the Los Angeles River will law, recently serving as deputy Hollywood City Council year’s performers include Paula West Hollywood Library titled have another local champion at chief of staff at the U.S. Chambers, located at 625 N. San Abdul, Meghan Trainor and Years “Where Love is Illegal,” which fea- the helm of statewide policy deci- Environmental Protection Vicente Blvd. & Years, with the Pride parade – the tures portraits by photographer sions,” Chandler said. “This Agency, Lou is a natural fit for Last year, “Noah’s Arc” star oldest in the world – scheduled for Robin Hammond of people who renewed opportunity to voice our this role, and we feel confident he Darryl Stephens and Los Angeles 11 a.m. June 9 on Santa Monica live in countries where it is illegal innovative work to a larger audi- will serve River LA well,” City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Boulevard. to be gay or lesbian. ence will undoubtedly draw Chandler said. 13th District, performed. This On June 26, “LA: A Queer For information, visit much-needed awareness and For information, visit year’s cast includes West History,” a documentary about weho.org/pride. attention to our efforts here on the riverla.org. Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico, L.A.’s contributions to the LGBTQ West Hollywood City Poet rights movement, will debut in the Laureate Charles Flowers, Emmy City Council Chambers. winner Bruce Vilanch and “Drag On June 30, a full day of pro- Race” contestant Gia Gunn. gramming includes readings from The night will also feature a pair gay actor and pioneer Michael of queer poetry pop-ups: “Let Love Kearns’ troupe, QueerWise; the Flourish,” performances of poems debut of the film “¡GAYTINO!

photo by Tony Coelho, courtesy city of West Hollywood. “Yolki Palki” art exhibit invokes memories of Soviet-era children’s playgrounds. West Hollywood installs outdoor art in Plummer Park The city of West Hollywood niques, imbued with humor has installed “Yolki Palki,” an informed by her Soviet upbring- exhibit by Tanya Brodsky, near ing. The works often incorporate the West Hollywood architectural elements, re-imag- Community Center at Plummer ined in ways that expose and Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. complicate their relationship to “Yolki Palki” consists of sev- the human body, public space eral large-scale sculptures that and the social conventions that use playful form and bright col- govern them. The display was ors to evoke a children’s play- curated by Aurora Tang. ground similar to those that were A free artist and curator con- ubiquitous during the Soviet era. versation will be held on The sculptures don’t quite work Saturday, May 18, from 4 to 5:30 as playground equipment: each p.m. in Rooms 5 and 6 at the one is too tall, too short, missing Community Center. The discus- key elements or is installed at an sion will be followed by an exhi- absurd relationship to the one bition walkthrough. RSVPs can next to it. The installation’s title, be requested by visiting “Yolki Palki,” is a Russian non- yolkipalki.eventbrite.com. sense phrase expressing frustra- Brodsky, who was born in tion or alarm, commonly used in Kiev, Ukraine, lives and works lieu of profanity in the presence in Los Angeles. The installation of children. is part of West Hollywood’s Art Brodsky creates colorful, min- on the Outside program. imalist and playful artwork using For information, visit industrial materials and tech- weho.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 May 16, 2019 Subway work hours to change at Wilshire/Western

Metro plans to extend work hours at the Wilshire/Western con- struction staging yard in mid-June as tunneling for the Purple Line extension project progresses toward the subway line’s current terminus. Twin tunnel boring machines have been tunneling east toward the station and are anticipated to reach the Wilshire/Western staging yard this summer. The machines are anticipated to be disassembled and removed from the ground over sev- photo by Charlie Steffens for Project Angel Food eral weeks in July and August. Actor Hal Sparks (left) joined auctioneer Gabriel Butu-Boyer, actress Work will require 24-hour use of Jennifer Tilly, Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub and actress the staging yard. The machines will Joely Fisher at a benefit for Project Angel Food in Beverly Hills. be reassembled in the La Brea stag- ing yards and future tunneling will proceed west from the Wilshire/La Brea station toward Beverly Hills. photo courtesy of Metro Tunnel segment delivery is Tunnel segments are being delivered at the Wilshire/La Brea construc- Beverly Hills art fundraiser expected to begin in September and tion staging yard for installation along the stretch of the Purple Line last for four to eight weeks, also Extension between La Brea and Western avenues. requiring the Wilshire/Western stag- benefits Project Angel Food ing yard to remain in operation 24 hours. After initial tunnel support is will be intermittently reduced to one For questions and concerns, call The Angel Art “2019 evening was Ed Ruscha’s 2019 completed, cross passage excava- lane between Orange Drive and the 24-hour project hotline at ART=LOVE” event was held on piece “Tiny Topic,” donated by tion will occur around the clock for Sycamore Avenue. (213)922-6934, email the project May 9, at the UTA Art Space in the artist and Gagosian Gallery. an additional nine months. Near Wilshire Boulevard and team at [email protected] or Beverly Hills, raising $426,000 The piece was sold to collector Excavation, concrete and street Fairfax Avenue, excavation and visit metro.net. to benefit Project Angel Food. Beth Rudin DeWoody for maintenance is also currently occur- hauling are ongoing. Ogden Drive Among the 300 guests in atten- $51,000. ring near Wilshire/Western. will be closed intermittently at dance were actresses Jennifer Since 1989, Project Angel Northbound Manhattan Place will be Wilshire Boulevard from 6 a.m. to ESTATE PLANNING Tilly and Joely Fisher, comedian Food has prepared and delivered closed intermittently just north of 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. An Introduction Hal Sparks, influencer and pro- nearly 12 million meals to people Wilshire Boulevard, Monday to Intermittent lane closures may also Many people think that estate plan- ducer Diana Madison and Project with life-threatening illnesses Friday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and be necessary to support deck panel ning is simply the writing of a will. Angel Food Executive Director throughout Los Angeles County. Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. maintenance and concrete pouring But a good estate plan will also Richard Ayoub. For information, visit Intermittent single lane closures on in the area. protect you in the event of your The largest single sale of the angelfood.org. Wilshire Boulevard between Excavation also continues at con- incapacity. It will let you - not the Western Avenue and Manhattan struction staging yards at courts – make decisions about your Place may be necessary Monday to Wilshire/La Cienega and medical care and keep control of Friday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wilshire/Gale. North Gale Drive your assets. The best time to plan Board of Supervisors approves Intermittent lane reductions on will be intermittently closed at your estate is now - while you can Wilshire Boulevard and side streets Wilshire Boulevard to support exca- and before you need it. None of us between Western and Fairfax vation activities, and intermittent likes to think about our own frail- Avenue may be also in place as tun- lane reductions in the area may be ties, but that is exactly why so spending plan for Measure H neling continues. Through Friday, necessary. Through Sunday, May many families are caught off guard May 17, intermittent lane reduc- 19, Wilshire Boulevard will be and unprepared when incapacity or The Los Angeles County Board Innovation Challenge and a poten- tions will be in place to support the reduced to two lanes in each direc- death strikes. of Supervisors approved a $460 tial shift of $3.3 million to the removal of monitoring wells near tion between San Diego Way and million spending plan on May 14 Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool to Who Needs Estate Planning? Wilshire/Stanley and La Jolla Avenue, just east of La for fiscal year 2019-20 to expand generate more innovative housing EVERYONE over the age of 18 Wilshire/Spaulding. Cienega Boulevard. efforts combating homelessness. was approved. Two additional should consider the benefits associ- Work is also progressing near Subway construction is also The board unanimously adopted motions will potentially redirect ated with designating a person Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea occurring in Beverly Hills during dozens of recommendations for the $1.3 million from the Homeless who, in the event of your incapaci- Avenue, and at a construction site in May and includes sidewalk repair third-year budget of Measure H, a Initiative Technology Innovations ty, will have the responsibility for the center of Wilshire Boulevard and driveway installation at the voter-approved quarter-cent sales Request for Proposals (which has the management of your health just east of Sycamore Avenue. North Canon Staging Yard. tax dedicated exclusively to pro- potential alternate funding sources) care, including the authority to Hauling and deliveries to and from Dewatering wells are also being viding services and programs to to other programs including peer make health care decisions on your the La Brea staging yards will con- installed in the North Canon prevent homelessness. The coun- navigators for homeless college behalf. tinue Monday through Saturday, Staging Yard, and near the north ty’s investment was reinforced at students and an expansion of the from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. to crosswalk at the intersection of Whatever the size of your estate, the state level in Gov. Gavin mobile shower program. 2 a.m. Sycamore Avenue will be Canon Drive and Wilshire even a small one, someone should Newsom’s revised budget, which Thousands of homeless individ- intermittently closed just north of Boulevard. Potholing to locate be in charge of its management and will double state spending on uals and family members have Wilshire Boulevard through May underground utilities will also con- distribution. If your estate is larger, homelessness to $1 billion. already been helped by Measure H 17. Westbound Wilshire Boulevard tinue. you will also want to consider var- The newly-adopted Measure H and the county is on track to meet ious ways to preserve your assets budget expands on spending prior- the initial five-year goal of for your beneficiaries and to reduce ities adopted by the supervisors Measure H to provide permanent or postpone the amount of estate during the first two years on housing for 45,000 family mem- tax which otherwise might be Measure H funding and targets bers and individuals, according to LADOT launches new website payable at your death. strategies in the county’s compre- the county supervisors. Successes hensive Homeless Action Plan. in the first 21 months of Measure What Is My Estate? The investment includes $126 mil- H-funded work include 14,241 on parking regulations Your estate consists, simply, of lion for shelter/interim housing, individuals and family members everything you own - your home, $85.4 million for rapid re-housing, permanently housed and 28,458 The Los Angeles Department of The website includes information other real estate, bank accounts, $77.3 million for permanent sup- individuals and family members Transportation has launched a new on how preferential parking districts investments, retirement benefits, portive housing, $28.4 million for placed in crisis, bridge and interim Bureau of Parking Management are established, how to appeal a cita- insurance policies, death benefits, outreach and $23 million for pre- housing, they said. website at ladotparking.org with tion and how to park legally. The collectibles, and personal belong- vention. “This board has shown great content, features and applications site also features quick links to the ings. When you start adding it up The board also passed a series of unanimity in working to help peo- allowing easy access to information Pay a Parking Citation, Report a you may find, like many people do, motions to maximize the impact of ple who have lost their homes get on permits, facilities, meters, cita- Broken Meter and Apply for a that you actually own a lot more Measure H funds. One motion will back into housing, but our work tions and more. Parking Permit functions. than you think. Now, perhaps, you help the county respond to the can’t simply be about helping peo- “LADOT is an innovative depart- Frequently Asked Questions are understand why people do estate annual homeless count, for which ple who have already become ment,” LADOT Assistant General also answered in special sections for planning. numbers will be released at the end homeless,” said Supervisor Sheila Manager Jay Kim said. “Updating each division. of May. Questions have been Kuehl, 3rd District. “We have to go the parking site to a more modern “We’ve designed this new web- Kramer Law raised about whether the efforts to upstream and prevent people from feel helps meet our goal of provid- site to be the most comprehensive Group reduce homelessness are making becoming homeless. The board’s ing residents a transparent and user- possible,” said LADOT Supervising an impact. The board plans to con- approval means that the Homeless friendly place that answers ques- Transportation Planner Linda Stephen W. Kramer duct an analysis of the 2019 figures Initiative will make unprecedented tions and provides access to infor- Evans. “Our goal is to empower 5858 Wilshire Blvd., and their implications for the allo- investments in prevention, as well mation on every aspect of parking in constituents to have most effective Suite 205 cation of state and Measure H as investments in outreach, sup- the city of Los Angeles.” tools at their fingertips and this new Los Angeles, CA 90036 funds, and may shift Measure H portive housing, rapid re-housing Information on all five divisions site provides better resources to do (323)964-7100 and state funding for better use as and bridge housing.” within the Bureau of Parking so.” a participating member of needed. For information, visit Management is available, as well as For information, visit ladotpark- Union A motion to assess the Housing homeless.lacounty.gov. parking enforcement information. ing.org. 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Beach-level dining at Coast Beach Cafe and Bar by Jill Weinlein The casual restaurant Coast melted cheddar cheese on a soft berries on top are a local favorite. Beach Café at Shutters on the Beach brioche bun. This burger is a meal They aren’t too lemony, nor too offers an all-day menu of California in itself, loaded with crisp lettuce, dense. They arrive stacked with favorites, a lovely brunch and purple and red heirloom tomato powdered sugar sprinkled on top, themed dinner nights. Overlooking slices and grilled red onions. It’s and a carafe of maple syrup. Santa Monica beach, hotel guests served with either a side salad or Our server told us about the daily and locals can walk down a flight of crispy french fries served in a silver theme dinners during the week. On stairs or take the elevator to sit out- fryer basket with a ramekin of Monday the chefs offer a Burgers & side on the sunken patio, or indoors ketchup. Beers night. My wagyu enhanced near the lively bar. The ground level My husband ordered the lobster burger is one of the burgers served location is prime territory for watch- roll, filled with generous pieces of with a craft beer for $30. The chefs ing beach-goers stroll by the crafts- lobster, tossed with a lemony aioli also make a turkey burger topped man-style restaurant. inside a buttery brioche bun. Other with portobello mushrooms, Sitting on the shaded patio, my hearty brunch fare includes the pecorino and romano cheese. For family and I enjoyed brunch, start- classic eggs Benedict served with fish lovers, try the salmon burger ing with a variety of fresh juices home style potatoes. Alternate topped with capers, housemade photo by Jill Weinlein from the juice bar. Blends include a Benedicts are available with cole slaw, and horseradish cream on Brunch dishes at Coast Beach Cafe include lobster rolls, lemon ricotta sweet pineapple, apple, lemon and sautéed spinach or smoked salmon. a knot bun. 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An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 5000 block of pect committed a petty theft in the vehicle parked near the corner of Rosewood at 11 p.m. 5300 block of Wilshire. El Centro and Hollywood at 2:55 P OLICE BLOTTER p.m. May 7 An unknown suspect committed a petty theft near the corner of At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Fairfax and Oakwood at 2:25 committed a petty theft in the 1700 vehicle parked in the 300 block of p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the block of N. Orchid. N. Windsor at 8 a.m. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 2:40 p.m., an unknown suspect May 3 and May 12. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los vehicle parked in the 1700 block of pect burglarized a vehicle parked 700 block of Stanley. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Wilcox at 4 p.m. in the 6000 block of Wilshire. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect assaulted a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 6800 block of assaulted a victim in the 5500 grand theft in the 900 block of N. Hollywood at 3:25 p.m. block of Santa Monica. block of Robertson. Additional Western at 1:25 p.m. Beverly Hills Police At 4:10 p.m., an unknown suspect thefts were reported in the same An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 6t000 area at 1 a.m. and 11:54 a.m. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Department petty theft in the 1600 block of N. block of Carlton Way. robbed a victim in the 1300 block La Brea at 5:20 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- of N. Mansfield. May 6 An unknown suspect committed a ing a domestic violence incident in At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of La An unknown suspect assaulted a the 7300 block of Santa Monica at stole a vehicle parked near the committed a grand theft in the Cienega and Third at 6:25 p.m. victim in the 89700 block of 9 a.m. corner of Gordon and Carlton Way. 7600 block of Melrose. Charleville at 9:20 a.m. At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus-

May 7 An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect assaulted a pect attempted to steal a vehicle At 11:50 a.m., an unknown sus- victim near the corner of Las Palmas victim in the 300 block of Crescent parked in the 6600 block of De pect assaulted a victim in the 9300 At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- and Santa Monica at 5:30 p.m. Heights at 4:20 p.m. Longpre. block of Wilshire. pect committed a petty theft near

the corner of Santa Monica and At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., a suspect assaulted a May 10 An unknown suspect burglarized a Vista. stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 victim during a domestic violence vehicle parked in the 500 block of block of N. Wilton Place. incident in the 3900 block of At 8:25 a.m., an unknown suspect Hillgreen at 8 p.m. Another vehicle An unknown suspect committed a Ingraham. stole a vehicle parked near in the burglary was reported in the same petty theft in the 8600 block of May 4 5600 block of Lemon Grove. area at 10 p.m. Santa Monica at 5:55 p.m.

May 8 At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect May 8 pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 11:50 a.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 300 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the near the corner of Melrose and pect committed a petty theft in the Gower at 10 a.m. 300 block of S. La Peer. At 7:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Sierra Bonita. 6800 block of Hollywood. committed a petty theft in the 7800 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. May 7 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a burglary in the 7200

vehicle parked in the 7800 block of cle parked in the 700 block of N. block of Hollywood. At 11:46 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a Waring at noon. Detroit at 2 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 300 block of Rodeo. Carol and Phyllis at 6:53 p.m. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 300 block of Spaulding at

pect committed a grand theft in the stole a vehicle parked in the 7300 10:46 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect 6500 block of Hollywood. block of Willoughby. victim near the corner of Linden burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect and Santa Monica at 12:10 p.m. 500 block of Westmount. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 5900

vehicle parked near Sixth and grand theft in the 100 block of The block of Hollywood. At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect May 9 Curson at 4 p.m. Grove at 3:20 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the May 11 600 block of Camden. At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4:28 p.m., an attempted bur- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect

pect assaulted a victim in the 600 glary was reported in the 8100 committed a petty theft in the 6600 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a block of Robertson. block of Melrose. block of Sunset. pect burglarized a vehicle parked grand theft in the 400 block of in the 1700 block of N. Orange. Bedford at 5:55 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a May 5 An unknown suspect burglarized a

vehicle parked in the 8600 block of vehicle parked in the 6300 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 8:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect W. Third at 6:45 p.m. vehicle parked in the 7000 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the assaulted a victim in the 1700 Santa Monica at 12:01 a.m. 400 block of N. Palm. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Las Palmas. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect

committed a burglary in the 900 stole a vehicle parked near the At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect May 8 block of Palm. May 6 corner of Tamarind and Santa assaulted a victim in the 6200

Monica. block of Santa Monica. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect May 10 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a residence in the 300 pect assaulted a victim in the 1600 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a block of S. Swall. At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Schrader. cle parked in the 100 block of vehicle parked near the corner of

robbed a victim in the 9000 block Kings at 8 p.m. A burglary was Clinton and Poinsettia at noon. An unknown suspect committed a of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a reported in the same area at grand theft in the 9000 block of vehicle parked in the 100 block of approximately the same time. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Olympic at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a N. Mc Cadden at 1 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the

victim in the 8700 block of Sunset At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of The Grove. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect at 12:40 p.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a garage in the 400 committed a petty theft in the 800 100 block of Van Ness. An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Bedford. At 2:55 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. La Brea. petty theft in the 5600 block of

assaulted a victim in the 7900 An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire at 3:45 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- vehicle parked in the 5000 block of residence in the 400 block of N. tim in the 5700 block of Santa Rosewood at 10 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Rodeo at 11 p.m. An unknown burglarized a vehicle Monica at 7:20 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 700

parked in the 900 block of San May 9 block of Sunset. May 9 Vicente at 10 p.m. At 11:35 a.m., an unknown sus- pect stole a bicycle in the 7200 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- May 11 block of Hillside. vehicle parked near the corner of tim near the corner of Sierra pect burglarized a business in the Cherokee and Yucca at 12:01 a.m. Bonita and Melrose at 5 p.m. 400 block of N. Camden. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 1000 block of N. vehicle parked near the corner of At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:42 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Ogden at 11:55 a.m. Waring and Vista at 11:45 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 1600 committed a burglary in the 1300 victim near the corner of Olympic block of N. Las Palmas. block of N. Fuller. and Beverwil at 4:20 p.m. At 12:05 p.m., an unknown sus- At 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim in the 8800 robbed a victim in the 1200 block An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a May 10 block of Santa Monica. of Vine. burglary in the 400 block of S. San vehicle parked near the corner of Vicente at 3:05 a.m. Ogden and Wilshire at 11:15 p.m. At 6:14 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the in the victim in the 600 block of La burglary in the 800 block of At 3:45 a.m., an unknown suspect May 12 100 block of S. Crescent. Cienega at 12:40 a.m. Masselin at 1:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 100 block of S. Swall. At 12:08 a.m., an unknown sus- May 11 At 5:17 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 7100 committed a petty theft in the 7400 An unknown suspect committed a 800 block of N. Highland. At 6:05 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. block of Melrose. petty theft in the 7200 block of committed a petty theft in the 300 Hillside at 8 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Canon. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 800 block of vehicle parked in the 100 block of At 10:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Muirfield at 1:30 a.m. West Hollywood Department N. La Brea at 7 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of La Brea and Wilshire. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Sheriff’s Station May 3 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of Ivar and De Longre. May 6 At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Waring and vehicle parked in the 600 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near Sycamore. N. Windsor at 11:50 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a At midnight, an unknown suspect the corner of Hollywood and La vehicle parked in the 7200 block of committed a petty theft in the 600 Brea. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- Beverly at 6:45 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 16, 2019

Garden tour showcases Robinson estate and other luxurious Beverly Hills residences Virginia Robinson Gardens will welcome guests at its 31st annual Garden Tour and Showcase Estate on Saturday, May 18, in Beverly Hills. This year’s theme is “Oh! Naturale,” and organizers encourage guests to be inspired by nostalgia and fashion from a bygone era when considering what to wear. Tour up to five gardens at private estates and enjoy a photo by Carrie Chen luncheon, fashion show and Enjoy plant-based cuisine during a special dinner on May 21 at Jean- party at the historic Georges Beverly Hills. Robinson estate. The tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the luncheon, Chefs partner for L.A. Times Food Bowl catered by the Kitchen for Exploring Foods, begins at dinner at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills 11:30 a.m. Fashion shows Award-winning Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will join Executive Chef Neal Harden, from his New York City restaurant, abcV, for a pop-up dinner at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills in the Waldorf Astoria on Tuesday, May 21, as part of the Los Angeles Times Food Bowl. photos courtesy of Randy Esada Designs A specially curated tasting menu with vegetarian dishes from will be held at 12:15 and 1:30 p.m. redesigned the library with vintage Vongerichten and Harden will be served. The dishes are inspired by abcV, on the Great Lawn, and a program books and furniture transformingit which specializes in plant-based cuisine. Using only the finest local non- honoring the Grand Marshalls from a dated, dark room to a warm GMO, artisanal and sustainable ingredients, the food inspires plant-based begins at 1 p.m. and welcoming salon to relax, read dining. Many rooms in the Robinson and host guests for tea. “At Jean-Georges Beverly Hills inside the Waldorf Astoria, sourcing estate have been re-imagined by The Friends of Robinson local produce and seasonal ingredients is centerfold to the restaurant’s phi- local designers for the showcase Gardens event is a benefit for the losophy, so it made perfect sense to invite Chef Jean-Georges and Chef house portion of the event. Randy Robinson estate at 1008 Elden Neal Harden to join forces with the Jean-Georges Beverly Hills team and Esada, of Randy Esada Designs Way. General admission starts at create an unforgettable pop-up dining experience as part of the L.A. Times and Prospr on Beverly Boulevard, $250. For information, visit robin- Food Bowl series of events to celebrate the diverse culinary scene across Los Angeles,” said Vanessa Williams, general manager of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. “For one night only, guests will enjoy a decadent tasting menu showcasing innovative vegetarian dishes utilizing the freshest boun- ty available throughout Southern California.” Vongerichten will greet diners. Dinner will be served from 6 to 10 p.m., and the cost is $150 per person. Jean-Georges Beverly Hills is located in the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (310)860-6566, or visit jean-georges.com. 18 May 16, 2019 Summer School & Camps Park Labrea News/Beverly Press El Rodeo School holds Goldberg wins special election for school board seat Jackie Goldberg won the special facing charges that he reimbursed election on May 14 for the Los his campaign contributors with his variety show finale Angeles Unified School District own money. He stepped down as school board seat vacated by Ref board president while remaining on Rodriguez. the school board, but eventually According to the unofficial resigned. results, Goldberg, a former LAUSD Los Angeles County Clerk Dean board member, Los Angeles City C. Logan announced on Tuesday Council member and member of the night that the semi-official results state Assembly, received 71.62% of for the race showed a total the vote. Her opponent, Heather of 24,159 ballots that were Repenning, a longtime aide to Los processed and counted, Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, with 7.69% of eligible registered received 28.38% of the vote. voters casting ballots. Rodriguez, the former Board For information and updated District 5 representative, had been results, visit lavote.net. Jackie Goldberg County offers more help to homeless college students Los Angeles County Supervisor A survey conducted by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st Janice Hahn, 4th District, has #RealCollege, a national move- District, who coauthored the secured $700,000 of Measure H ment created by the Hope Center motion. “This important motion funds to hire and train 22 peer nav- for College, Community and will help college students experi- igators who will be assigned to Justice and the California encing homelessness achieve hous- every community college in the Community College Chancellor’s ing stability.” photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District El Rodeo School in Beverly Hills hosted the finale of county. Office, determined one in five com- Peer navigators are students, its Variety Show on May 1. Vivian Minor, office assistant, and Soraya “For too long, community col- munity college students are experi- many of whom have previously Maman, from the STAR afterschool program, directed and produced lege students experiencing home- encing homelessness and food inse- experienced homelessness them- this event for K-5 students. lessness didn’t receive the support curity. For thousands of community selves, who will work with home- There were more than 300 parents and students in attendance on the they needed because they didn’t fit college students, poverty is a major less students to apply for CalFresh, Wilshire Playground. The beautiful backdrop for the program was the preconceived notion of what barrier to academic success, Hahn subsidized housing, mental health designed and painted by Della Martinez, an aide at El Rodeo. The homeless looked like,” Hahn said. added. services and other county event lasted about two hours and had 27 different acts including the “By hiring peer navigators who “A 2018 report on student home- resources. The funding committed finale of “We Are The World,” performed by all the participants. will help homeless college students lessness found that 46% of commu- to hiring and training peer naviga- El Rodeo will be closing for approximately two years for construc- overcome stigma, secure housing nity college students said they had tors is part of the $460 million tion at the end of this school year as the district reconfigures from four and earn their degrees, we will get experienced some form of housing Measure H budget recommenda- K-8 schools to one 6-8 middle school and two K-5 schools. homeless students out of the shad- insecurity, and 12% reported being tions approved by the Los Angeles ows and into homes.” homeless in the past year,” added County Board of Supervisors. New leader joins Closing Achievement Gap initiative State Superintendent of Public “Manufou is a strong public ser- have shown success in closing the Instruction Tony Thurmond has vant and advocate for women, chil- gap for black students and other appointed Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i dren and all students,” Thurmond students of color. He followed that as co-chair of the statewide Closing said. “I know that she will bring a with a second forum in April to the Achievement Gap Initiative. unique voice and strong leadership address recruitment and retention She will partner with co-chair to the Closing the Achievement of teachers of color. Appointing Ryan Smith on the initiative’s goals Gap Initiative, which is one of the Liaiga-Anoa’i and Smith as co- of addressing ways to close the top priorities of my office.” chairs of the initiative is the next achievement gap and improving Thurmond launched the initiative step in assuring the efforts continue educational outcomes for all public with a forum in February focusing with priority and expertise, school students. on schools throughout the state that Thurmond added.

photo courtesy of LADWP Walter Zeisl, LADWP manager of education outreach, provides information on department programs for teachers and educators during Environmental Teacher Institute training sessions. Documentary highlights diversity of LADWP educational programs A 30-minute documentary on LADWP Science Bowl. Viewers the Los Angeles Department of can witness the final round of Water and Power’s Education competition between the North Program is airing in May on LA Hollywood “A” Team and the CityView Channel 35, the city’s Bravo Medical Magnet High cable access station. School to determine the regional The program highlights the champion. importance of LADWP’s educa- In addition to the documentary, tion program and activities that two student-produced Science LADWP sponsors, such as the Bowl videos from North Los Angeles Times’ Times in Hollywood High School and Education Program, theater pre- Reseda Charter High School will sentations in schools, the Adopt- also air in May on LA CityView A-School Program, student tours Channel 35. For information and a of LADWP’s historic Power Plant schedule, visit lacityview.org. 1, and the department’s intensive All three programs can also be Environmental Teacher Institute. accessed online by visiting The half-hour program con- youtube.com/LADWP1 and cludes with footage from the vimeo.com/ladwp. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Summer School & Camps 19 May 16, 2019 Young dancers to lead in LAUSD leader Students learn surgical Conga Kids contest recognized for skills in Cedars simulator professional excellence Los Angeles Unified School District Chief Academic Officer Dr. Frances Gipson was recently hon- ored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Educational Studies at Claremont Graduate University in recognition of her professional excellence and positive impact on the community. As the top administrator in the LAUSD’s Division of Instruction, Gipson oversees academic strategies for more than 600,000 students in preschool through adult school. She formerly served as superintendent of Local District East and director of professional development and part- nership at UCLA’s Center X. Gipson previously received the Excellence in Urban Leadership

Award from Claremont Graduate photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center University and has been honored Forty students from Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High with the regional Administrator of School recently participated in a hands-on surgical and medical pro- the Year Award from the Association gram at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. of California School Administrators The unique event was held at the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Guild and the Tae Han Kim Award for Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills. The students, who are Humanitarian and Cultural interested in careers in the medical field, participated in a simulated photo courtesy of Conga Kids Accomplishments. Gipson began The top 220 students out of 9,000 fifth graders from throughout the surgery in a fully equipped operating room and learned how to use the her career in public school education latest robotic surgical tools. They also learned CPR and received Los Angeles area will compete for the title of Conga Kids Spring more than 20 years ago, teaching pri- Dance Champions on Wednesday, May 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at instruction in the use of virtual surgical instruments. Cedars-Sinai’s mary grades at 107th Street Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills is Xbox Plaza at L.A. Live Elementary School and later served The nonprofit Conga Kids is offered in schools and teaches stu- used by an average of 2,000 healthcare professionals every month for in a variety of capacities in the dis- surgical training, disease containment and crisis management. For dents social and emotional learning through dance. Students in the trict. competition will perform five partnership dances – merengue, swing, information, visit cedars-sinai.org. salsa, tango, and fox trot. Participants are from the Los Angeles Unified School District and other districts throughout Los Angeles County. Special guests include mixed martial artist Brian Ortega, who will donate $10,000 from his foundation enabling two additional schools to participate in Conga Kids next school year. Conga Kids is a non- profit corporate citizenship partner of the Conga Room. L.A. LIVE is located at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For information, visit congakids.com. Bass authors bill to better fund state foster care programs

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), tive implementation,” Bass said. co-chair of the Congressional “Without this piece of legislation, Caucus on Foster Youth, joined the benefits expected from the colleagues in the House of bipartisan Family First Prevention Representatives and the Senate on Services Act will either not be fully May 14 in introducing the Family realized or not realized in a timely First Transition and Support Act of way. There are too many families 2019, which will provide resources and children who are relying on us and flexibility for state child wel- to get this right.” fare systems using government The Family First Transition and funds for child welfare services. Support Act will eliminate the out- Across the nation, child welfare dated Federal Title IV-E foster eli- agencies are in crisis due to a lack gibility requirements for foster of resources and high numbers of family homes tied to the 1996 Aid children entering the foster care to Families with Dependent system, many of whom are in need Children law, commonly referred of behavioral and mental health to as the “look back,” which limits services largely attributable to trau- federal foster care and family sup- matic childhood experiences, Bass port to only those children removed said. For decades, most federal from very low-income families. It child welfare funding became will also expand funding for kin- available to states only after chil- ship support services, including dren were removed from their fam- childcare, transportation and legal ilies. services. Family First changes that Additionally, the law will pro- approach by funding services that vide states with more time to devel- keep children safe while in the care op a research base for prevention of their families, preventing them programs they want to use, from entering foster care. Services enhance funding for caseworker include substance-use disorder training and development, and pro- treatment, mental health care and vide additional funds for state- in-home parenting skills instruc- directed research to develop inter- tion. ventions for youth victims of traf- “Far too often, Congress passes ficking. landmark legislation without sup- To read the full bill, visit plemental funding to ensure effec- bass.house.gov. 20 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Israeli military recognized in Beverly Hills Approximately 700 people came together on May 7 in the Steve Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban Theatre to commemorate Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. photo by Dove Shore photo by Abraham Joseph Pal Friends of the Israel Defense Mayim Bialik of “The Big Bang Theory” will be honored at the Jewish The “Celebrate Israel Festival” includes music, entertainment and Forces, the Temple of the Arts and Free Loan Association celebration. fun activities for all ages. the Consulate General of Israel hosted the event in advance of Israel’s 71st Independence Day. “Throughout our history, Israel Association honors actress Annual festival celebrates has overcome challenges threaten- ing our existence,” said Eitan Weiss, acting consul general of Israeli independence Israel to the Southwest U.S. “The Mayim Bialik for philanthropy Israeli people and the Israel More than 10,000 people are enjoy food at a replica of Tel Defense Forces stand in the face of The Jewish Free Loan backgrounds … they are among expected to attend the “Celebrate Aviv’s beach, and sit on top of a all threats and remain resilient. Association will honor actress, the first responders when people Israel Festival,” being held in desert landscape. A Tiger Their courage guarantees the secu- author and entrepreneur Mayim need help in emergencies,” Bialik recognition of Israel’s 71st Squadron formation flyover at 4 rity and the continuity of our Bialik with a philanthropic lead- said. “JFLA is there to provide anniversary of independence, on p.m. will launch the official cere- nation. We bow our heads because ership award at JFLA’s upcoming funds to families and individuals Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to mony with local dignitaries host- we know that Israel is here thanks “Big Bang Extravaganza” on that are affected often by circum- 7 p.m. at the Cheviot Hills ed by Actor Mike Burstyn. to their heroism.” Sunday, May 19, at the at 5:30 stances they can’t control.” Recreation Center. “We were incredibly lucky to Fifty-six local schools, syna- p.m. at the Luxe Sunset JFLA, founded in 1904, is the The event includes music, grow up in a place like Israel, sur- gogues and organizations also part- Boulevard Hotel. only nonsectarian, interest-free unique cultural attractions and rounded by our history, our her- nered for the gathering honoring Bialik, a JFLA board member, lending organization in Los creative interactive activities. itage and a rich and diverse cul- Israel’s fallen heroes and the men is perhaps best known for her role Angeles County offering loans Vocalist Lior Narkis will headline ture. Now that we live here, we and women in uniform . as Amy Farrah Fouler on CBS’ for emergencies, housing, stu- the festival, which also includes want our fellow Americans who “The Big Bang Theory.” The dents and more. Tickets start at pavilions with hands-on activities have embraced us so warmly to award will be presented by the $500. The Luxe Sunset for all ages around the theme of share in the experience of all the show’s executive producer and Boulevard Hotel is located at “the Israeli spirit.” beauty that is the modern-day co-creator, Bill Prady. 11461 Sunset Blvd. For informa- The festival starts at 11 a.m. at miracle called Israel,” said festi- “JFLA is responsible for giving tion, call Sara Robyn at (323)761- the festival’s entrance with a one- val founder Naty Saidoff. “This interest-free loans to people of all 8837, or email [email protected]. mile “Celebrate Israel Walk” with one-day festival is the closest you StandWithUS to show solidarity can come to truly being there.” and support for Israel. Another The event’s growth over recent highlight will be the “Heroes: years reflects the Israeli- Ebell to host spring concert Jewish Trailblazers Experience,” American community’s increas- The Ebell Chorale presents its members. a Museum of the Jewish People ing public activism and cohesion. spring concert titled “The Power of A recital featuring vocalists project that offers information Extra security measures are being Women’s Voices” on Monday, May selected by LA Opera’s Domingo- about Jewish scientists, intellec- implemented on and around the 20, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ebell of Los Colburn-Stein Young Artists will tuals, leaders, revolutionaries, festival premises and entrances. photo courtesy of Positive Vibes Productions Angeles, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd. also be held on Wednesday, May cultural figures, athletes and Tickets are $30 at the door. The Holocaust survivor Marthe Cohn lit The chorale will perform songs 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ebell of Los more. Cheviot Hills Recreation Center one of 18 memorial candles in from the 12th century to Joni Angeles. The suggested donation is Festival goers can also pose for is located at 2551 Motor Ave. For honor of Israel’s fallen soldiers at a Mitchell and beyond. The concert $15. For information, call photos with replicas of Israeli information, visit celebrateis- precedes a luncheon. Tickets are (323)931-1277 ext. 131, or visit landmarks, play in the sand and raelfestival.org/la. Yom Hazikaron ceremony at the Saban Theatre. $30 for members; $40 for non- ebellofla.com. Hertzberg bill offers seismic Now Open in Beverly Hills! repair funds Call 323-664-1977 Online appts. at www.ktmgnow.com Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) recently announced that his Resilient Homes Initiative. The initiative will enhance the California Earthquake Authority’s existing claim-paying capacity by Janesri De Silva, adding a new, lower cost alternative MD, FAAP to reinsurance and other existing funding mechanisms. CEA will make annual payments in exchange for this new capacity, with the funds (estimated to be between $70-$100 million) being devoted to pre-earth- quake retrofit and mitigation pro- Martin Fineberg, grams in high seismic risk zones. MD, FAAP “This measure is all about public Same Day Appointments Kids and Teens does not safety and getting ahead of the Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee issue,” Hertzberg said. “But it’s also a creative solution that creates seri- ous cost savings for the CEA that Beverly Hills Office can be redirected to mitigation and preparation efforts, instead of into 240 South La Cienega, #350 the pockets of reinsurance compa- Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Grace Dasovich, nies. I look forward to working with MD, FAAP the sponsor and my colleagues to Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 improve and fine tune the bill as it moves through the legislative We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles process.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 May 16, 2019 MOCA unveils new curator, staff changes The Museum of Contemporary Art announced Mia Locks will serve as senior curator and head of new initiatives, the latest addition to the MOCA curatorial team. In her new role, she will not only Designing for the future curate exhibitions and help steward the continued growth of the muse- um’s collection, but she will also help identify and develop initiatives to address the important social, civic and political concerns of the times. “I am thrilled that Mia will join MOCA’s curatorial team,” MOCA Director Klaus Biesenbach said. “She has an outstanding curatorial track record that embodies research and courage, scholarship and inno- vation. As a contemporary art museum, MOCA needs to antici- pate and respond to the world around us, and Mia will help us to photo by Pari Dukovic, ©Trunk Archive/courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles lead efforts to support the issues Mia Locks was recently named senior curator and head of new initiatives that artists care about most. For for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. example, museums have to address pressing issues of equity and inclu- and “IM Heung-Soon: appointed to the position of senior sion, and climate and ecology, Reincarnation (2015).” curator and administrative depart- among others. I know Mia will help “I am delighted to return to Los ment head. Anna Katz, who is orga- bring attention to these issues and Angeles and to MOCA, where I nizing the forthcoming exhibition support MOCA in being a responsi- started my career,” Locks said. “I “With Pleasure: Pattern and ble citizen among citizens.” look forward to working with Klaus Decoration in American Art 1972- Prior to her appointment at and the MOCA team on exhibitions 1985,” has been promoted from MOCA, Locks was an independent and programs. I’m also very excited associate curator to curator. curator based in New York and a to develop a variety of initiatives “We have a dynamic and evolv- 2018 fellow at the Center for that support MOCA’s efforts to be ing curatorial team at MOCA pro- Curatorial Leadership. With an equitable, forward thinking and viding a multiplicity of curatorial Christopher Y. Lew, she was co- socially engaged cultural institution voices for the museum,” curator of the 2017 Whitney on a local, national and internation- Biesenbach added. “It is reflected Biennial at the Whitney Museum of al scale.” in the diversity of our upcoming American Art, and previously held Additionally, MOCA recently exhibition schedule, and we’ve A photograph in the May 13, 1954, issue of the Park Labrea News positions at MoMA PS1 and promoted Amanda Hunt to a dual only just begun to collaborate more showed famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright (center) at a ground- MOCA. Locks has organized position of director of education widely.” breaking ceremony for an art gallery he designed in Hollywood’s numerous thematic and mono- and senior curator of programs, and MOCA is located at 250 S. Barnsdall Park. Wright’s grandson Eric Wright (left) and the project’s graphic exhibitions, including longtime MOCA Senior Curator Grand Ave. For information, visit contractor Morris Pynoos, a Park La Brea resident, joined the architect “Math Bass: Off the Clock (2015)”; Bennett Simpson has been newly moca.org. at the ceremony. Known as the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, the facility remains open in the hilltop park at 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Operated by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the gallery is the longest-running institution in Los Angeles devoted sole- Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor ly to exhibiting art, offering exhibitions, education and public pro- Across grams. Wright is more famously known for designing a different building in Bansdall Park: Hollyhock House. Completed in 1921 for 1. Time Warner buyer oil heiress Aline Barnsdall, the building is considered a prime example 4. Misdeals of California Modernist architecture. Hollyhock House, also operated 8. Chitchat by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, is open Thursday 11. Philistine through Sunday for self-guided tours. For information, visit barns- 13. Enjoyed immensely dall.org. 14. “City of New Orleans” singer Guthrie 15. Elongated pastry 18. Köln or Nürnberg 19. Shaping 20. Spanish for day 22. Like bright red cardinals 23. H.S. course 26. Buttes 30. Interesting article 31. Mighty trees 32. Law and Order ___ 35. They are often used at Thanksgiving photo courtesy of the Griffith Observatory 39. Rapper prefix On May 18, the Griffith Observatory will celebrate the 50th anniversary 40. Lose interest of the Apollo 10 mission, which made the moon landing possible. 41. Closes 42. The ‘new’ ketchup 43. Top model, Banks 44. One for the record books Observatory reaches for moon 47. Nonsense! 10. Five-time Wimbledon 38. Chase scene maneuver, 49. Not in time champ slangily The Griffith Observatory, which systems that made the historic 52. Intoxicating 12. TV makers 42. Lee, Getz or Musial reopened earlier this month after a moon landing of Apollo 11 possible 56. Tasty treats 13. Some glee club members 44. Words of agreement two-week closure for visitor access two months later. Griffith 60. “You got that right!” 14. Diva Gluck 45. Shaded and safety improvements, will host Observatory staff will describe the 61. Candies, abbr. 16. Bond adversary 46. “Abbey Road” engineer a celebration of the moon on May mission and its many historic firsts. 62. First name in scat 17. Video___ Parsons 18, the 50th anniversary of the When the full moon rises at 7:53 63. Cleansed 21. Licentious 48. Cries of surprise launch of Apollo 10. The day-long p.m., Griffith Observatory staff will 64. Big ape 23. Katie’s young’un 49. Bolt celebration will include a public give sunset and moonrise presenta- 65. Legal scholar’s deg. 24. River dividing Asia and 50. Sticker star party from 2-9:45 p.m. on the tions on the Sunset Terrace and Europe 51. Off-the-wall response? lawn and a remembrance of the lawn. Down 25. Hopper 53. Mock, in a way Apollo 10 mission by All Space All events are free and open to 1. TV company, part of Disney 27. Noblemen 54. Pickle spice Considered at 6 p.m. in the Leonard the public. All Space Considered 2. Sounds of amazement 28. First U.S. space station 55. Shout Nimoy Event Horizon presentation Remembers Apollo 10 will also be 3. Spoils 29. Pack animal 57. Ex-Yankee Guidry theater. streamed live at 4. In-flight info, for short 30. Half of D 58. Heart test: Abbr. The Apollo 10 mission, launched youtube.com/user/griffithobserva- 5. Abbr. after a name 32. Cut aftermath 59. Dejected on May 18, 1969, took astronauts tory. 6. One having second thoughts 33. Designer Wang Tom Stafford, John Young and Griffith Observatory is located at 7. Scharnhorst admiral 34. Ship Gene Cernan to within nine miles 2800 East Observatory Road. For 8. Legendary cup 36. Environmental watchdogs See Answers page 26 of the lunar surface. The astronauts information, visit griffithobservato- 9. Dress style 37. “O Canada,” for one did not land, but they tested critical ry.org. 22 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fourth year of nature contest breaks records More than 150 cities across six deep-sea fish, the competition Academy of Sciences and National continents competed in the fourth underscored the power of commu- Geographic, witnessed the largest annual City Nature Challenge, a nity science to track real-time influx of observations in its history community science competition to changes in the planet’s biodiversi- during the four-day challenge. log the most observations, the most ty. “It is really impressive what we species and to engage the most peo- The challenge began in 2016 as a have done with our L.A. partners ple to create a valuable snapshot in competition between the Los this year,” says Lila Higgins, co- time of urban biodiversity. Angeles and San Francisco metro founder of the City Nature Cape Town, South Africa, tallied areas, then the Natural History Challenge and senior community the most observations and the most Museum of Los Angeles County science manager at NHM. “Our species, and the San Francisco Bay and the California Academy of efforts resulted in 700 new City Area tallied the most participants. Sciences expanded the competition Nature Challenge participants in the Los Angeles County came in sec- to over 150 cities across 29 coun- L.A. area, and public awareness ond place with 1,555 Angelenos tries. This year’s challenge tallied around the challenge may lead to taking part. over 950,000 observations, includ- thousands of Angelenos now con- People of all ages and science ing over 1,100 rare, endangered or sidering themselves community sci- backgrounds submitted pictures of threatened species; engaged over entists.” wild plants and animals using the 35,000 observers; and recorded The Natural History Museum of free mobile app iNaturalist and close to 32,000 species worldwide. Los Angeles County is located at other recording platforms. From All figures more than doubled those 900 W. Exposition Blvd. For infor- photo courtesy of iNaturalist sightings of critically endangered of last year, and iNaturalist, which mation, visit nhm.org or cityna- The nanday parakeet is one of more than 32,000 species that were species to documenting rarely seen is powered by the California turechallenge.org. spotted in the fourth annual City Nature Challenge. Street dance comes to the stage at CAP UCLA

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance presents Movement Art Is, co-founded by street-dance icons Jon Boogz and Lil Buck, in their first evening-length dance per- formance, “Love Heals All Wounds,” at Royce Hall on Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Hip-hop dance sensations and MAI co-founders Jon Boogz and Lil Buck bring their joint project “Love Heals All Wounds” to Los Angeles, where dynamic street dance chore- ography takes center stage for the evening. The show uses movement photo courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles and spoken word to address the A concert featuring the gayageum – a Korean stringed instrument – social issues faced by the global will be held at the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles on May 17. community, including mass incar- ceration, immigration and the destruction of the environment. Both widely known as interna- Sweet sounds at the tional dance phenomena, Jon Boogz excels in popping, while Lil Buck is an expert in Memphis Korean Cultural Center jookin’. The two first performed together as street dancers on the On Friday, May 17, the Korean Byungki is a well-known 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Cultural Center, Los Angeles and gayageum player, composer and Monica. Sharing a concern for the Kim Dongsuk Korean founder of creative gayageum larger social issues, they co-found- Classical Music and Dance music. His popular original songs ed Movement Art Is with a collab- Company will present a concert include “Forest,” “Simhyangmu” orative goal of using movement of music by the late Hwang and “Silk Road.” He was also a artistry to inspire and change the Byungki played on the composer and an authority on world, while elevating and reset- gayageum, a zither with 12 silk Sanjo, a form of traditional ting the spectrum of what is consid- strings. Korean instrumental music. ered “dance.” The show, “Gayageum Music “We are very delighted to fea- Both individual and joint projects photo by Ney Coelho of Hwang Byungki,” begins at ture the beautiful music of have led Boogz and Buck to “Love Heals All Wounds,” a dance performance by Movement Art Is, will 7:30 p.m. in the Ari Hall on the Hwang Byungki, who is regard- exploding careers and collabora- take the stage at Royce Hall on May 23. third floor of the Korean Cultural ed as the pioneer of modern tions with Madonna (Buck) and Center, Los Angeles. It will be gugak, overcoming the bound- Naomi Campbell (Boogz), an details of the 2019-2020 CAP Enjoy appetizers and drinks, music performed mainly on gayageum aries of cultures. It is really Apple AirPods campaign (Buck), UCLA season. by guest DJs and performances by by Dongsuk Kim, director of meaningful to share the beauty of an Adidas project in collaboration After the show, MOVEMENT, LA street dancers. MOVEMENT is Korean Classical Music and Korean gugak with our local with Pharrell (Boogz). As a duo, CAP UCLA’s annual post show free with a ticket to the perfor- Dance Company, along with community,” said Wijin Park, MAI worked on a VR dance film event, will bring art enthusiasts mance. Kyungsun Chang, Minjung Kim, director of Korean Cultural directed by Terrence Malick and together to celebrate the artists and Single tickets are available for Eunah Choi and Jisun Kim, who Center, Los Angeles. performed at a TED Conference in performances that inspire them. $29-$99. are widely known among the Admission is free, and reserva- Vancouver. This year, a celebration of Boogz Royce Hall is located at 10745 Korean community and main- tions can be made online or over “Love Heals All Wounds” will and Buck’s “Love Heals All Dickson Court. For information stream society as artists who pro- the phone. For information, visit conclude CAP UCLA’s 2018-19 Wounds” will be held on the Royce and tickets, visit cap.ucla.edu, or mote Korean music and dance. kccla.org or call (323)936-3015. season offerings. Stay tuned for full Hall Terrace after the performance. call (310) 825-2101. Caped Crusader celebrated Bug out at the Natural History Museum

Bug Fair, which began 33 years thing from exotic insect collections Museum members, children at Hollywood Museum ago at the Natural History Museum to pet tarantulas, from millipedes to under 2, California EBT cardhold- On May 14, the Hollywood “This exhibit will be the first of Los Angeles County as a humble centipedes, from bug-related prod- ers with I.D., California teachers Museum debuted the “Batman 80th time that “Batman’s” lifelike tribute to crawly creatures, has ucts like honey and silk to bug- with I.D., and active or retired mil- Anniversary Exhibit,” “The Catwomen will be together,” become the biggest bug festival on inspired artwork and jewelry. Visit itary with I.D. get in free. Members Catwomen Exhibit” and “The Dadigan said. “We are also thrilled the West Coast. the main stage to watch bug chefs are also allowed early entrance to Bionic Woman and Six Million that the Bionic Woman and the Six This year’s event will be held whip up protein-filled snacks, and Bug Fair at 9 a.m. on both days. Dollar Man Exhibit.” Million Dollar Man will join our Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May explore the Museum’s 3.5-acre Groups of 10 or more people Donelle Dadigan, founder and 20th Century Superhero Legends 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. nature gardens for the chance to go receive discounted rates on muse- president of the museum, was joined exhibit, and be at the Hollywood The two-day festival – NHM’s on bug hunts, get crafty and experi- um admission. For information, call by stars like Lee Majors (“The Six Museum forever.” most popular weekend – features a ence up-close encounters with (213)763-3218, or email group- Million Dollar Man”), Burt Ward The Hollywood Museum is variety of programming for all ages crawly creatures. [email protected]. (Robin from “Batman”), Kenny located at 1660 N. Highland Ave. celebrating winged, multi-legged Admission to Bug Fair is includ- The Natural History Museum of Johnson (creator of the Bionic For information, visit theholly- and sometimes squirmy friends. ed with general admission, but Los Angeles County is located at Woman) and Kate Flannery (“The woodmuseum.com, or call This year, Bug Fair is hosting additional tickets are required for 900 Exposition Blvd. For informa- Office”) at the shows’ premiere. (323)464-7776. variety of exhibitors. See every- the Butterfly Pavilion. tion or tickets, visit nhm.org/bugfair. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 May 16, 2019 ‘Tolkien’ makes the author’s bio mundane When the first “Star Wars” pre- complete with dragons, goblins and quel and “The Matrix” premiered languages all created by the in 1999, each vied for the coveted Oxford-trained philologist himself, role of a generation’s favorite fran- played here by Nicholas Hoult chise. “Star Wars” had it before, but (young Beast in the “X-Men” was dead on arrival, while Neo’s films). He’s an amazing man and battle against A.I. fizzled out by the the perfect subject for a biopic. So first sequel. In 2000, however, maybe we’ll get one that matches story. They all make an appearance “The Lord of the Rings” arrived, his literary worth one day, “but in watchable but mostly forgettable contributing the rare perfect trilogy. today is not that day,” to borrow the ways, all packaged far too neatly to Thank Peter Jackson for some dramatic words of Aragorn. be true and too generically to feel masterful filmmaking, but pay eter- Frankly, “Tolkien” can’t decide human. As for Tolkien’s nal homage to J.R.R. Tolkien for what it wants to be: a romance Catholicism, that system of beliefs constructing one of the most story, social issue film about class that prompted the Christian conver- engrossing narrative universes, struggles, a buddy flick, a war sion of his colleague C.S. Lewis, it only appears in the form of a rigid photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight priest, Father Francis (Colm Professor Wright (Derek Jacobi) mentors a young J.R.R. Tolkien Meaney, forever Chief O’Brien (Nicholas Hoult) in a new biopic about the famous author. from a couple “Star Treks”), charged with Tolkien’s care until he turns 21. and Stephen Beresford, a pair of original angle, not the majority of Solid casting and unique market- relative newcomers, fold under the the special effects budget. ing don’t deliver on the promise of pressure of Tolkien’s greatness, As for J.R.R.’s great romance, an epic adventure or even an origi- relying on tropes more than any Edith Bratt (Lily Collins) is a free nal one. I’m just gonna say it: writer should, especially any writ- thinker stuck at home, unable to biopics are normally insufferable. ers depicting such an original voice. express her love for music with Wretched pacing, no real plot, For example, rather than trust anyone because of women’s limited melodrama overly used at the that linguistics is actually an inter- mobility in early 20th century expense of historical accuracy. The esting subject worthy of layering England. Alas, following a single notion that everything must be 100 throughout the film, they namedrop exchange revealing her struggle, percent accurate is impossible. heady topics free of jargon (a sin by she and the social prejudices That’s Ken Burns’ job. itself), making everything an analo- stacked against her transition to the Instead, an authentic experience gy for some deeper meaning in background while another underde- must replace those factual revi- Tolkien’s life. The result: vague veloped theme takes center stage. sions. “Raging Bull,” “Selma,” language more suited for a pyramid The heartfelt exchanges don’t even “Lincoln” – despite its tonally scheme recruitment cassette. belong romantic love but among photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight unnecessary ending – understood Even worse, the screenwriters brothers, as the great John Ronald Nicholas Hoult portrays J.R.R. Tolkien in a film that fails to capture the this. But “Tolkien” meanders and director Dome Karukoski hint Reuel Tolkien waxes poetic with imagination, unlike the author’s literary works. through a kinda nonlinear retelling at a more compelling approach. lifelong friends Robert Q. Gilson of his youth and trauma during Dancing between timelines, (Patrick Gibson), Christopher World War I, never establishing an Tolkien imagines a fire-breathing Wiseman (Tom Glynn-Carney) and original angle. dragon, which transforms into Geoffrey Bache (Anthony Boyle) Paley Center takes visitors on Throughout, young Tolkien dis- German soldiers with flamethrow- in what Tolkien affectionately calls cusses fascinating topics: the aes- ers attacking. It’s easily the best a “fellowship.” thetics of language, lore and poetry. moment in the film, the most point- Such winks should be chilling, a voyage to the final frontier In the hands of a dramatic screen- ed example of art and life converg- but it all plays like a cheap “Dead writer like Aaron Sorkin the content ing. Never again. Rather than make Poets Society.” “Tolkien” aspires to The Paley Center for Media in a nefarious artificial intelligence would inspire a new generation of this a consistent element of the promote bravery in life, love and Beverly Hills presents “Star Trek: attempting to destroy all sentient students to enroll in the humanities. film, it’s a one-off. That should’ve career. If only the filmmakers here Discovery-Fight For The Future” life in the galaxy. The interactive But screenwriters David Gleeson been the golden goose, the film’s emulated what he stood for. running through Sunday, July 7. exhibition, encompassing two The exhibit honors the 50-plus floors of the Paley Center, includes year legacy of one of the most storied production and concept art, models, science fiction franchises in televi- props, costumes, prosthetic makeup sion history. Visitors will be taken on busts, set pieces including the a journey to the final frontier in an U.S.S. Discovery captain’s chair, immersive multimedia display. and much more. “Star Trek is one of the most orig- “Coming off a successful season inal and daring franchises in televi- two of Star Trek Discovery, we are sion history, and we’re honored to excited to partner with the Paley be the first to present this visually Center to give fans and visitors an stunning exhibit celebrating the lat- opportunity to see and interact with est installment in the storied fran- drawings, costumes and set design chise,” said Maureen J. Reidy, pres- from the series,” said David Stapf, ident and CEO of the Paley Center president of CBS Television for Media. Studios. “This exhibit will allow In its second season, the fans a tactile experience never Discovery crew investigates multi- before seen beyond the studio’s ple signals left by a mysterious stages.” being called the Red Angel. “Star The Paley Center for Media is Trek: Discovery-Fight for the located at 465 N. Beverly Drive. Future” reflects the obstacles the For information, call (310)786- crew faces in saving the future from 1000, or visit paley.me/stdiscovery.

photo by Brian To/The Paley Center for Media Costumes from “Star Trek: Discovery” will be on display in an exhibit on the popular television show at the Paley Center for Media. 24 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Municipal Art Gallery to host COLA 19 The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery will present COLA 2019, an exhibition from May 23 to July 14 featuring new work by Enrique Castrejon, Juan Capistrán, Kim Fisher, Sabrina Gschwandtner, Katie Grinnan, Alice Könitz, Olga Koumoundouros, Sandy Rodriguez, Stephanie Taylor, Peter Wu and Jenny Yurshansky. An opening reception is sched- uled for May 19 from 2-5 p.m. These 11 artists are the recipients of the 2019 city of Los Angeles Individual Artist Fellowship for photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills visual arts. The fellows were select- ed by a panel comprising curators, educators, museum directors and Beverly Hills to host spring artSHOW past COLA Fellows. The fellow- The Beverly Hills artSHOW is the art show include the awards cer- ship provides each artist with photo courtesy of Juan Capistran this weekend, May 18-19, from 10 emony on May 18 at 6:30 p.m., art $10,000 to produce a new body of Juan Capistrán, Psychogeography Of Rage (the riot inside me raged a.m. to 6 p.m. in the newly renovat- lessons, art demonstrations, family work, which will be premiered at on), fiberboard, paint, wood, mylar balloons, 2019. the COLA 2019 exhibition. ed Beverly Gardens Park. fun art projects throughout both “COLA Fellows are the types of The show is free to attend and days, drought-friendly gardening unique civic entrepreneurs that we otic relationships with LA and a catalog designed by Jody Zellen, will take place on four blocks of the ideas and tips, Historical Society’s need in this city,” Department of other artists and the city’s history a former COLA awardee. 23-block park, between Rodeo and tribute to the original Beverly Hills Cultural Affairs General Manager and identity as an international arts Los Angeles Municipal Art Rexford drives. street car, and much more. Danielle Brazell said. “DCA is capital.” Gallery is located at 4800 Over 250 artists from all over In addition to fine art and featured proud to honor these creative The exhibition will be accompa- Hollywood Blvd. For information, Southern California, the Southwest activities, attendees can enjoy visionaries and nurture their symbi- nied by a public program as well as visit lamag.org. and the rest of the United States musical performances and fine cui- will show case their artwork in sine in the tree-canopied wine and painting, sculpture, photography, dine garden, the beer garden, and mixed media, watercolor, ceramics, gastro-worthy food trucks. Academy announces three new at-large governors glass, jewelry, digital art, drawing The artSHOW is produced by and printmaking. The show pro- the city of Beverly Hills The Academy Board of “The Board looks forward to large, the Academy’s 17 branches vides a special opportunity for Community Services Department. Governors has confirmed the welcoming DeVon, Janet and are each represented by three gov- attendees to acquire limited editions Parking is available in city lots just appointment of three new gover- Rodrigo. They are each well- ernors, who may serve up to three and newly released art. This popu- south of Santa Monica Boulevard, nors-at-large, DeVon Franklin, positioned to support our contin- consecutive three-year terms. The lar event is in its 46th year and is adjacent to the show site. For infor- executives branch; Rodrigo uing global outreach efforts,” Board of Governors sets the expected to attract thousands of vis- mation, visit García, directors branch; said Academy President John Academy’s strategic vision, pre- itors to Beverly Hills this weekend. beverlyhills.org/artshow, or call and Janet Yang, producers branch. Bailey. “We are grateful to our serves the organization’s financial Featured events and activities at (310)285-6836. They will each serve a three- three outgoing at-large governors, health and assures the fulfillment year term, beginning July 1. This Gregory Nava, Jennifer Yuh of its mission. furthers the Academy’s A2020 Nelson and Reginald Hudlin, for The Academy’s 2019-2020 initiative, which seeks to support their dedicated service to the Board of Governors will be SAG-AFTRA members ratify 2019 inclusion and increase represen- Academy over the last three announced in June. tation within its membership and years.” For information, visit commercials contracts the greater film community. In addition to the governors-at- oscars.org. Members of SAG-AFTRA over- 2022. The new contracts will whelmingly voted to ratify the 2019 include increases in minimum rates SAG-AFTRA commercials contract retroactive to April 1, and payable Geffen Playhouse to honor Belafonte, Tomlin and the 2019 SAG-AFTRA audio within 30 days of ratification. The commercials contract. new upfront use packages will be Geffen Playhouse will honor arts who have broken down barri- Belafonte has achieved world- The vote was 96.85 percent in available on June 1. legendary singer, songwriter, actor ers for generations of entertain- wide success and acclaim as a favor. The contracts are landmark “This is an historic moment for our and activist Harry Belafonte and ers,” Geffen Playhouse Executive recording artist, performer, agreements for a new era, introduc- members, our union and this indus- groundbreaking performer, come- Director Gil Cates Jr. said. “Not singer, songwriter, actor and ing innovative and flexible alterna- try. Committed members from dienne and activist Lily Tomlin only are they Hollywood legends, activist. One of the most success- tive compensation models to pro- around the country created new con- during its 17th annual Backstage they are selfless humanitarians ful African-American pop stars in mote growth of union-covered com- tract options for an evolving com- at the Geffen fundraiser on May who share a passion for social history, Belafonte brought mercial work. The vote follows the mercial landscape. Our strength is 19. activism and making the world a Caribbean party music to an national board’s unanimous always in our unity,” said Gabrielle Belafonte will receive the better place for all. We are hum- international audience with his approval of the tentative agree- Carteris, SAG-AFTRA president Artistic Impact Award, which bled to honor them during breakthrough album Calypso ments. and negotiating committee chair. will be accepted on his behalf by Backstage at the Geffen.” (1956). The ratification vote, via online Highlights of the contracts daughter Gina Belafonte, and Backstage at the Geffen recog- Tomlin, one of America’s fore- voting and through requested paper include new upfront use packages Tomlin will receive the nizes the accomplishments of most comediennes, continues to ballots, follows the SAG-AFTRA that provide performers with sub- Distinction in Theater Award. leaders in the artistic community, venture across an ever-widening national board’s recommendation in stantial upfront payments, creating Backstage at the Geffen will be supports the theater’s mission to range of media, starring in televi- April for members to vote yes on the simple and flexible structures for held in Geffen Playhouse’s Gil produce original, quality work sion, theater, motion pictures, new three-year contract with the employers; across-the-board wage Cates Theater. In addition to host and raises funds for its award- animation, video and social Joint Policy Committee. increases of 6% (applicable to all Julia Sweeney, the evening will winning education and communi- media. Throughout her extraordi- Negotiations began on Feb. 20 and categories of work, including back- include unscripted, surprise per- ty engagement programs, which nary career, Tomlin has received concluded with a tentative agree- ground); increased funding to the formers and storytellers sharing bring live theater to more than numerous awards, including: eight ment on April 2. Postcards were health and retirement/pension plans songs and personal stories of life 15,000 underserved youth, Emmy Awards, with 25 primetime mailed to approximately 136,000 estimated at $22.2 million; and pro- behind-the-scenes. seniors and veterans annually. and 5 daytime nominations. members. The new agreements will tections against sexual harassment. “Harry Belafonte and Lily Born in New York City’s For information, visit geffen- become effective April 1, and will For information, visit Tomlin are true pioneers in the Harlem on March 1, 1927, playhouse.org. remain in force through March 31, sagaftra.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 May 16, 2019

Oil well plugging to cost the city up to $11 million

From page 1 oil and gas drilling company obligation for the city to pay for Venoco, which leased the site any of this,” said Beverly Hills from the district, to leave the City Councilman Julian Gold, wells almost two years ago with- who serves with Councilman The deal puts an end to a stand- out decommissioning the site in Robert Wunderlich on an ad hoc off that began in March, when the accordance with state and local committee that has worked with school board rejected a previous law. The court allowed Venoco the district on an agreement. offer from the city that would to leave without further responsi- Gold and Wunderlich said they have limited the city’s costs to $8 bility to monitor or plug the anticipate school board approval million. School board members wells, which have not been in following the meetings they’ve wanted to seek a more even split operation for years, and left the had with Spitz and school board based on the fact that the two costs of plugging the wells with Vice President Isabel Hacker. sides have benefited from oil the school district and city. School board President Noah well profits when they were in Two years ago, the original Margo said he has not yet seen operation. estimate of plugging the wells the final draft of the agreement, “We have had several produc- was $8 million, which the city and will defer comment until it tive, positive and collaborative and school district were going to comes before the board. meetings with the city over the split equally. After the school Under the deal, the city would last several weeks regarding the district presented a revised esti- pay $11 million if costs reach oil well project,” Beverly Hills mate of $21-26 million, the city $24 million or more, $10.5 mil- photo courtesy of Craft in America Unified School District offered $8 million, which school lion if costs are between $23-24 Sisson’s “Fissures III,” made of vintage paper drinking straws, thread Superintendent Michael Bregy board members rejected. The million, $10 million if costs are and polymer, is among the featured works. said in a statement this week, city has been contributing to the between $22-23 million or $9 adding that he is looking forward costs due to the public safety million is costs are $22 million to the pending school board concerns, but council members or less. approval. have also said the district bears The school district will use Craft in America presents The negotiations over the costs most of the responsibility funds from Measure BH, a $385 of plugging the wells stems from because the wells are on district million construction bond mea- ‘Fissures & Connections’ an appeal from the city and property, and the district will sure, to cover its share of the school district over a decision by have use of the land once it’s costs. The Craft in America Center pre- this remarkable artist. the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for remediated. sents a solo exhibition by Los After studying painting and the District of Delaware to allow “The bottom line is there is no Angeles-based artist Karyl Sisson drawing at NYU, Sisson moved to through July 6. Los Angeles and entered graduate The materials of everyday life, school in 1983 at UCLA where she both past and present, are the fibers studied with Bernard Kester, one of SB 50 working its way through the state Senate that Sisson weaves together to the pioneering voices in the estab- form sculptural and textured forms, lishment of fiber as an art medium From page 1 week, said he’s disappointed that state, such as the city of Los according to a news release from in the 1960s and 1970s. Ed his repeated attempts to contact Angeles’ Transit Oriented the center. Sisson draws inspiration Rossbach, Judy Chicago, Miriam state lawmakers about SB 50 have Communities program. from sources as diverse as Los Shapiro, Esther Parkhurst, and not received much of a response. State Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D- Angeles’ landscape, microbiology, Neda al Hilali are among the artists foothold, preventing young peo- “The powers that be have Los Angeles) was the only mem- and fashion manufacturing. who inspired her work and explo- ple who grew up in a community already decided what they want to ber of the Government and Glimpsing back at her work over ration of fiber early on. from coming back to live there, do, and they’re not interested in Finance Committee who voted three decades, pattern, repetition, Over the decades, Sisson has and creating a new class of super- the feedback from the citizens of against SB 50 during an April and structure are unifying and focal transformed familiar objects such commuters.” the state,” he said. hearing. Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa themes that she explores dimen- as vintage zippers, clothespins, But opponents of the bill say it The Beverly Hills and Los Monica) has “serious concerns,” sionally from her foundation in tape measure, buttons, and paper will lead to an influx of mostly Angeles city councils have unani- according to a spokeswoman, but basketry and needlework. This straws into abstract forms, vessels, luxury units that exacerbate the mously voted to oppose SB 50, has not taken a position. Sen. exhibition will feature early works and architectural structures. housing crisis, despite SB 50’s although Los Angeles Mayor Eric Holly Mitchell will probably not alongside her most recent cre- For information, visit crafti- affordable housing provisions. Garcetti has not yet taken a posi- take a position unless it reaches ations-a glimpse into the oeuvre of namerica.org. “SB 50 will ultimately lead to tion. The West Hollywood City the Senate floor, her spokesman more people out on the street,” Council, after remaining neutral said. Assemblyman Richard said Koretz, who has also been for months, voted to oppose the Bloom (D-Santa Monica) has not speaking against another bill by bill at its last meeting. taken a position. Wiener that would allow cities Beverly Hills Mayor John Kane also said he supports other including Los Angeles and West Mirisch has suggested working measures to improve the housing Hollywood to allow bars and with nonprofit developers to add market including casitas, also restaurants to stay open until 4 housing, and West Hollywood known as accessory dwelling a.m. City Councilman John Heilman units, which could be incentivized The councilman also said SB 50 said the state should more strictly by the state to encourage home- “doesn’t make us produce units,” monitor affordable housing owners to build them on their and might only contribute to the requirements already on the properties; and a tax on foreign current backlog of approved units books. Many cities have struggled investment in real estate, similar that have not yet been built. to meet their state-mandated to one that has been adopted in Kane, who will be speaking at affordable housing goals. Some Toronto, another SB 50 town hall at cities have affordable housing “These kind of immediate solu- Holman United Methodist Church policies that they’d like to develop tions make sense,” he said. on West Adams Boulevard next without interference from the Tom Bergin’s supporters push for designation From page 1 mission. Schreck, who wanted to be mailed to the city clerk at sell the building for office space, Room 395, City Hall, 200 N. said he will likely have trouble Spring St., Los Angeles, CA finding a buyer who’s willing to 90012, or submitted at lacouncil- Support for the designation is purchase a business that loses comment.com not unanimous. Derek Schreck, money because it only draws the building’s owner, declined to customers on St. Patrick’s Day. Expert Installation comment for this story, but in To supporters of the historic- 60 Years of Experience March, he told the Park Labrea cultural monument designation, News and Beverly Press that a however, Bergin’s is part of Los “Bergin’s has Call today for a free estimate! historic-cultural monument des- Angeles’ collective memory and always been a ignation won’t bring the restau- is worth saving. landmark in rant and bar back. Bergin’s “Bergin’s has always been a closed after St. Patrick’s Day landmark in everyone’s mind. everyone’s mind. 2018. Our task is to make it officially Our task is Instead, it will derail Schreck’s one,” Hixon said. plans to sell the building for The PLUM meeting will be to make it another use, he said, which held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, officially one” would likely be a challenge May 21, in the John Ferraro because significant changes to Council Chambers, Room 340, -Beverly Hills City Treasurer 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood the exterior and interior of his- at Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Howard Fisher on budget toric-cultural landmarks have to Spring St. For anyone who’s projections for 2019-20 323-248-0840 be approved by the heritage com- unable to attend, comments can Open every day • tashmans.com 26 May 16, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Schiff introduces amendment Shoe donation surprises local schools to overturn Citizens United From page 1 U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- only way to safeguard our democ- Burbank) introduced a constitu- ratic process against the threat of tional amendment to overturn unrestrained and anonymous Elementary School, said the dona- Citizens United and increase regu- spending by wealthy individuals tion was a way to give back to edu- lation of campaign contributions and corporations. This amendment cators and highlight Ccilu’s (pro- and spending. will restore power to everyday citi- nounced Chee-Loo) philanthropy In 2010, the Supreme Court’s zens.” including the “Soles4Souls” pro- Citizens United decision struck The amendment also allows, but gram, which is providing 100,000 down decades of restrictions on does not require, public financing free pairs of shoes to people around corporate campaign spending and of campaigns when states like the world. allowed corporations to spend Arizona choose to enact such laws. The teachers hurriedly searched unlimited funds to run campaign It reads: “Nor shall this the shoeboxes for the perfect size advertisements. Constitution prevent Congress or and style and many tried the shoes “The Supreme Court’s decision the states from enacting systems of on and paraded around the room in in Citizens United overturned public campaign financing, includ- their new “kicks.” The donation decades of legal precedent and has ing those designed to restrict the brought smiles to their faces and enabled billions in dark money to influence of private wealth by off- somewhat resembled a frenzied pour into our elections,” Schiff setting campaign spending or inde- shopping spree. said. “Amending the Constitution pendent expenditures with The donation coincided with is an extraordinary step, but it is the increased public funding.” Teacher Appreciation Week. Sportie photo by Edwin Folven LA previously donated shoes to Teachers searched shoeboxes for the perfect size and style during the Hancock Park Elementary teachers footwear donation at Hancock Park Elementary School. Guest conductor Bernard Labadie and staff last May, and made a sim- ilar donation in 2017 to students on the track team at Fairfax High each day by helping them do it in Elementary School in the 1970s, leads L.A. Chamber Orchestra School, his alma mater. This year, comfort and style.” praised Fadlon and Ccilu for the Fadlon also donated Ccilu shoes to Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Chapelle de Québec. This season he Hancock Park Elementary gifts. employees at Gardner Street 2018-19 season concludes with guest began a four-year term as Principal School Principal Ashley Parker “This is really a neighborhood Elementary School. Approximately conductor Bernard Labadie leading a Conductor of the Orchestra of St. called the shoe donation a wonder- school,” Tynan said. “The support 150 pairs of shoes total were donat- program of Bach, Handel, Mozart Luke’s. ful surprise. we get from parents is great. This is and Haydn featuring noted German Teuscher, who performs in recital ed to the two campuses. “It really is providing a resource one of the rare schools that nearly lyric soprano Lydia Teuscher on and on major concert and opera “It’s the idea of celebrating the for teachers that is practical and use- every student who attends lives greatness in the world and celebrat- Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. at the stages worldwide, has sung leading ful,” Parker added. “It’s greatly within walking distance. It’s a great ing what teachers do every day,” Alex Theatre, and Sunday, May 19, roles at Glyndebourn and Aix-en- appreciated. It not anything we place to be a teacher and a great Fadlon said. “Ccilu is very philan- 2019 at 7 p.m. at Royce Hall. Provence festivals and major expected.” place to go to school.” thropic, part of its DNA is to give. Teuscher, heralded for her “bright, German opera houses, among other Third grade teacher Jill Fadlon, who is also a member of This year we expanded it a little. We pure, agile voice” (Chicago Tribune), venues. A frequent collaborator with Kalbrosky also thanked Fadlon and the Friends of Hancock Park are trying to make it an annual event performs arias by Handel and Labadie, she has toured Canada Ccilu for the donation and said there Elementary, a booster club support- and want to take it national.” Mozart. Labadie also conducts under his baton and performed with is nothing like putting on a new pair ing the school, said community “Last year’s #ThankATeacher Bach’s joyous Orchestral Suite No. 3 the BBC Scottish Symphony of shoes. involvement is a key part of his event was one of the most meaning- in D Major and wraps the program Orchestra and the Academy of “It’s so thoughtful and generous,” store’s approach to business, and ful and important donations for us,” and LACO’s season with Haydn’s Ancient Music, among an extensive she added. “The parent support we that of a footwear marketing busi- added Ccilu Footwear Founder and lively Symphony No. 94, “Surprise.” list of credits. have at the school is just amazing. ness he also operates. CEO Wilson Hsu. “We have Labadie, noted for his “expressive- Concert Preludes, pre-concert talks We so love coming to work and “We want to do what we can to expanded to two schools this year, ly shaded performances” (New York held one hour before curtain and free doing what we do.” show appreciation for what teachers and hope to make it more of a Times), is considered one of the for ticket holders, provide insights Fifth grade teacher Larry Tynan, do day in and day out,” Fadlon said. national event in the future. We world’s preeminent conductors of the into the program’s music and artists. who grew up in the Fairfax District “It’s a simple gesture and hopefully Baroque and Classical repertoire, a Tickets for concerts at Alex want to honor what teachers do and attended Hancock Park it makes a difference.” reputation closely tied to his work Theatre and Royce Hall start at $28 with Les Violons du Roy, for which and may be purchased online at he served as Music Director from its laco.org or by calling LACO at inception until 2016, and La (213)622-7001 ext. 1. House Intelligence Committee issues subpoena RWall Paint Lounge joins forces for additional Mueller investigation materials U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- form and classification, obtained with the Beverly Hills artSHOW Burbank), the chairman of the or produced by the special coun- House Permanent Select sel’s office during its investiga- RWall Paint Lounge has joined guided through an exciting paint Committee on Intelligence, issued tion, be produced to the commit- forces with the Beverly Hill Art experience. a subpoena to Attorney General tee. Show to bring its patrons a live The daily entertainment will be William P. Barr for documents and “After repeated, bipartisan over- paint experience at this year’s event curated by the talented and enthusi- materials related to special counsel tures and multiple, unreciprocated this weekend. astic Paint Lounge. Their mission is Robert Mueller’s investigation, efforts by the House Permanent On May 18-19 to celebrate the to encourage and assist each guest including all counterintelligence Select Committee on Intelligence launch of Beverly Hills first paint in a fun atmosphere to deliver a and foreign intelligence materials to reach a reasonable accommoda- and pour experience, visitors to the piece of art they can be proud of. produced during the special coun- tion on its requests to the show will have the chance to sign Beyond the paint, the lounge will sel’s investigation, the full Department of Justice for docu- up for a mini paint class. The class also offer an extensive beverage unredacted report and the underly- ments and materials related to the will be hosted by Mindy Howland, menu with 30 signature wines ing evidence. The subpoena special counsel’s investigation, RWall’s in house expert artist. The alongside beers and soft drinks. The required the Department of Justice including foreign intelligence and event will take place at stand 360b drinks will be procured using a fun to produce the documents counterintelligence information, will be located next to the wine gar- new tap technology pouring sys- by Wednesday. the committee has no choice but to den; come paint while you sip a tem. “For the last month and a half, serve the … subpoena for those glass of wine. The lounge will also feature a the committee has engaged the materials,” Schiff wrote in the let- The lounge will officially open unique seasonally changing menu Department of Justice in a good ter accompanying the subpoena. its doors later this month at 345 N. inspired by the RWall chef. The faith effort to reach an accommo- Schiff also detailed the repeated Canon Drive. It will offer a relaxed, hours will be from 10 a.m. to 10 dation of our requests for all of efforts by the committee and its social setting, where guests will be p.m. and as late as 2 a.m. depending the foreign intelligence and coun- staff to communicate, negotiate on the featured entertainment terintelligence information related and reach meaningful accommo- Answers From Page 21 schedule. to the special counsel’s investiga- dation with the Department of Directly across the street at 350 tion, and the Mueller report and its Justice, and the department’s Schiff N. Canon Drive is RWall d’Art, a underlying materials,” Schiff said. repeated failure to respond to let- space showcasing a collection of “The department has repeatedly ters, meet deadlines or communi- grand jury information. Pursuant multi-media artists called The failed to respond, refused to cate with the committee. to the National Security Act and RPack. RWall d’Art will also be at schedule any testimony, and pro- Finally, in the letter, Schiff the Federal Rules of Criminal The Beverly Hills Art Show, direct- vided no documents responsive to details why the Committee is Procedure, the committee is enti- ly across the path at stand 360a. our legitimate and duly authorized legally entitled to the underlying tled as a matter of law to all for- It will be showcasing a selection oversight activities.” evidence, grand jury information, eign intelligence and counterintel- of work from three of its featured The subpoena follows two and counterintelligence and for- ligence information contained in artists: exploding glass artist bipartisan letters sent with ranking eign intelligence materials: the special counsel’s report, as RMoodie and his business partner member Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) “The attached subpoena sched- well as the underlying evidence internationally renowned painter on March 27 and April 25. 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