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Volume 30 No. 44 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities October 29, 2020 No resolution reached on District 4 candidates spar at final forum n Ryu, Raman in mixed use in Beverly Hills runoff on Nov. 3 ballot n Discussion to continue in Nov. 10 study session BY EDWIN FOLVEN

BY CAMERON KISZLA come to an agreement. Incumbent candidate David The council voted 4-1 to resume Ryu and challenger Nithya Raman The Beverly Hills City Council discussions on the topic during the appeared in a final election forum was again unable to finalize discus- Nov. 10 study session, with on Oct. 21 ahead of the Nov. 3 sions on an ordinance to create a Councilman Julian Gold voting election, when voters will select mixed-use overlay zone in the city against the motion to continue the the next representative for Los on Oct. 27. discussion. Angeles City Council’s 4th On Oct. 13, lengthy public com- During his comments, Gold District. ment precluded the council mem- expressed support for the ordinance The virtual forum was hosted bers from discussing the matter, and and had city staff address some of by the Sherman Oaks on Oct. 27, after nearly five hours the concerns raised during public Homeowners Association, located of council member questions and in the northern portion of the far- comments, the council could not See Mixed-use page 30 reaching district that also includes the Miracle Mile, Hancock Park and large portions of Hollywood. Linda Grasso, editor in chief of Ventura Boulevard Magazine, photo courtesy of Nithya Raman photo courtesy of David Ryu moderated the discussion. Nithya Raman David Ryu Raman, an urban planner and homeless advocate who co-found- talk about ideas for what I saw as that put issues forward, that put ed SELAH, a grassroots organiza- some of the biggest challenges policy solutions forward and that tion addressing homelessness in facing us as a city, from homeless- really focused on solving what I the Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los ness to climate change to address- thought was one of the biggest Feliz, Atwater Village and ing neighborhood issues to issues with our local L.A. city pol- Hollywood communities, spoke addressing our city’s widespread itics, which is that too few people first. corruption, there are so many knew who their City Council photo by Cameron Kiszla “I got into this race for, I think, shared crises that we are facing as member was, knew about the All four corners of the intersection of Wilshire and Robertson boulevards a really important reason. I want- a city right now,” Raman said. “I were included in the mixed-use overlay zone in Beverly Hills. ed to talk about policy, I wanted to really wanted to run a campaign See Forum page 31 Ethics discussion divides WeHo City Council Fourteen-story office building n ‘Improper’ appearance could lead to limits on organizations planned for Hollywood n Onni project at L.A. County assessor’s office, BY CAMERON KISZLA the property last sold for $41 mil- Hollywood and lion in December 2019. A West Hollywood City Council Cahuenga to preserve Planning Assistant with the discussion of assistance for renters historic building city of L.A. Jivar Afshar said the turned into allegations of politically project is now under preliminary motivated actions and impropriety review. on Oct. 19. BY LAURA COLEMAN “The city will be finalizing the The discussion spanned a pair of initial study, which will include separate – though related – items, A new office complex at the the project objectives, as well as beginning with a potential $60,000 corner of Hollywood and an analysis of environmental contract for the Coalition for Cahuenga boulevards is being impacts, and an investigation into Economic Survival to provide proposed for development by the feasible mitigation measures and advice, assistance and outreach to Canadian firm Onni Group. alternatives to reduce any poten- tenants in the city regarding their photo by Cameron Kiszla The combined three-parcel tially significant impacts,” he rights and options during the pan- The West Hollywood City Council was split on a proposal to limit council commercial project will be said. “The city prepares an initial demic and its aftermath. members in bringing forward items to benefit organizations that endorse anchored by the historic Security study to determine if the pro- In a unanimous vote, that con- candidates. Pacific Bank Building and will posed project may have a signifi- tract was not ratified, and instead, include a new 14-story office cant effect on the environment.” the council members will allocate things that are already being done CES endorsed Heilman in his bid building up to 232 feet in height, “Once the Draft EIR is funding for city staff to meet any by the Alliance for Housing and for reelection on Nov. 3. according to plans submitted to released (which all the stakehold- unmet needs of renters as part of Healing, by the National Council of The council’s second item was a the city of Los Angeles. Project ers will be notified), there will be next month’s reauthorization of the Jewish Women and most recently, potential limitation on City Council documents filed with the city on an opportunity for public com- urgency ordinance related to by us funding attorneys through Bet members from bringing forward June 17 detailed how the pro- ment (45 day comment period),” COVID-19. Tzedek,” Councilman John Duran items that would have the city pro- posed project stretches across the he added. “It is difficult to say While the council members were said. vide funds or in-kind services to one-acre site under the address when the DEIR will be published in agreement that renters need help, The larger issue with the CES organizations that endorse City 1708-1732 N. Cahuenga Blvd., because it is still going through some council members pointed out contract, however, was that Mayor Council candidates, at least for a but do not include any specific the review process.” that city staff and other groups Pro Tempore John Heilman had ini- period of time near an election. plans for redeveloping the his- Kristopher Larson, president already provide such services. tially supported bringing the con- toric bank building, which will “This sounds like a duplication of tract before the council for a vote. See WeHo page 30 remain intact. According to the See Hollywood page 31 2 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CALENDAR

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PAID FOR BY TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 October 29, 2020 Despite pandemic, Beverly Hills looking ahead n Modified State of the Hills cannot be “less restrictive than pointed out, such as the advanced the state or the county,” Friedman construction on the Metro Purple City event offers peek at highlighted some of the city’s suc- Line Extension subway stations. City Council priorities cesses, such as the OpenBH pro- Both the La Cienega and Rodeo sta- gram. tions are under construction, he BY CAMERON KISZLA “OpenBH … allows our restau- said, noting the La Cienega station rants and our retailers to expand is “much further along.” Despite the pandemic, Beverly their businesses to the public areas, Because of the reduced car traffic Hills is moving forward with devel- whether that be a parking lot or on when the shutdowns began earlier opment projects, progress is being the public right-of-way sidewalks, this year, the city was able to fully made on the subway and the city is or even now, into parklets, the park- close portions of Wilshire looking to protect its tax base, ing area right in front of the retail- Boulevard, and construction on the Mayor Lester Friedman said in the ers,” Friedman said. Rodeo station was advanced by State of the City on Oct. 21. The permit process for business- seven months during that period, As past mayors have done, es takes 15 to 30 days, Friedman Friedman said. Friedman spoke from Greystone said, and over 100 permits have Now, the city is thinking ahead to Mansion, but instead of a traditional been granted so far. what the areas around the stations rendering © DBOX for Alagem Capital Group speech, Friedman answered ques- will look like post-construction Mayor Lester Friedman highlighted the One Beverly Hills project, which will include residential, hotel, retail, dining and garden space. tions from retired NBC4 weather- with its program “Connect Beverly man Fritz Coleman as part of Hills: Meet Me on Wilshire & La Beverly Hills Back to Business pro- “We’re really lucky Cienega.” 0.75% sales tax increase would anything that we as a community gram. The event was hosted virtual- that we’re having “We’re starting now to look at the only be implemented if another feel that we need,” he added. ly by the Beverly Hills Chamber of streetscape area to see how we’re government or agency sought to Beyond the sales tax measure, Commerce and featured speakers development that is going to improve that area to make pass its own sales tax. Friedman said the city will be on many topics, including commer- going on, that is it a welcoming area for everybody “We want to occupy the space focusing this year on a pair of cial real estate, air travel, diversity who wants to visit us, and of course between what the maximum sales development projects: the Cheval and inclusion, and professional going to be out there, for our residents,” Friedman said. tax rate is in the state of California, Blanc Beverly Hills, a proposal sports. and we are moving When Coleman asked for a pre- and that maximum rate is 10.25%, from the luxury brand LVMH to Friedman spent much of his time diction on how long it will be until and what we currently charge, build a hotel on Rodeo Drive, and discussing the pandemic and its forward with all of things return closer to pre-pandemic which is 9.5%,” Friedman said. One Beverly Hills, a multi-building effects on the city after saying “in those projects.” normalcy, Friedman was optimistic, If another agency imposed its complex of residences, dining and March of this year, all of a sudden, noting that he likes “to think we’re own tax first, that tax revenue could retail space, a luxury hotel and everything went upside-down.” -Beverly Hills Mayor getting closer and closer to” nor- leave the city of Beverly Hills and botanical gardens that Beverly With many City Hall employees Lester Friedman malcy. be used elsewhere, Friedman said. Hills-based Alagem Capital Group, working virtually and others, such “As far as the actual timing, that’s “What we’re doing is we’re say- in partnership with Cain as Public Works employees, main- going to depend on what the state ing to our voters, ‘Please, let’s International, plans to build near the taining infrastructure and perform- tells us and what the county tells reserve that space. Let us, in the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria ing other tasks that require in-per- “We are going to continue that as us,” Friedman said. event a tax is put on the ballot by Beverly Hills. son work, “we have really accom- long as it’s necessary and the Friedman also highlighted some another entity, we want to be first in “We’re really lucky that we’re plished a lot over the past five or six restrictions are enforced so that our of the priorities for the City Council line so we occupy that space.’ If and having development that is going months,” Friedman said, including businesses have a chance to be suc- in the upcoming months, such as only if a tax is actively passed will on, that is going to be out there, and adapting to the health regulations cessful during this period,” Measure RP, which is being put to we take up that 0.75%, and that will we are moving forward with all of put in place due to COVID-19. Friedman said. the voters on the Nov. 3 ballot. stay directly in the community for those projects,” Friedman said. Though the state has “ultimate con- The pandemic has also presented Measure RP stands for “revenue use for Beverly Hills facilities, for For information, visit trol over what we do” and Beverly some opportunities, Friedman protection,” Friedman said, and the police, for fire, for public works, connect.beverlyhills.org. 4 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Passenger in rapper’s vehicle Alleged DUI driver causes crash that claims life By edwin folven

arrested on gun charges A 29-year-old female driver will By edwin folven crime scene. The vehicle was dri- likely face felony charges for a col- ven by the rapper Offset – real lision that claimed one life on Oct. Beverly Hills Police name Kiari Kendrell Cephus – 10 on Sunset Boulevard, just north- Department officers detained the who is married to fellow rapper west of Beverly Hills. rapper known as Offset and Cardi B. Officers arrested the Detective Olin Osborne, with the arrested a passenger in his car on passenger, Marcelo Almanzar, Los Angeles Police Department’s Oct. 24 after receiving a report 20, for carrying a concealed West Traffic Division, said the dri- that a man in the vehicle alleged- weapon and carrying a loaded ver was allegedly under the influ- ly pointed a gun while passing firearm in public, Subin said. ence of alcohol when she crossed protesters at a pro-Trump rally. Almanzar is a cousin to Cardi B, into oncoming traffic at approxi- Lt. Max Subin, of the Beverly whose real name is Belcalis mately 7:55 p.m. near Mapleton Hills Police Department, said Marlenis Almanzar, according to Drive and crashed her Lexus hybrid officers received information media reports. Offset into a Range Rover. A 26-year-old shortly after 5 p.m. from an livestreamed video of the passenger in the Lexus was killed. alleged victim who claimed the encounter with police on social The suspected DUI driver was hos- gun had been pointed at him on media. Some media reports stat- pitalized and is recovering, photro courtesy of Google Maps South Santa Monica Boulevard ed that Offset had been arrested, Osborne said. The Range Rover’s A 26-year-old passenger was killed in one of the vehicles that collided near Beverly Drive. A license which Subin said was inaccurate. driver did not sustain life-threaten- on Sunset Boulevard near Mapleton Drive. plate number was provided and He was released, while Almanzar ing injuries. officers located the vehicle a was booked and released on “This one is definitely DUI, she short distance from the alleged $35,000 bail. was over the legal limit,” he added. The suspect’s name was not pro- witness the collision. “Charges are pending because we vided pending charges being filed. “Essentially, PD was at the scene have to get all of our stuff in order Police cannot arrest her until she is at the time,” he said. “The suspect to present to the Los Angeles medically cleared, he said. crossed over into the wrong lanes County District Attorney’s Office. The detective added that in a and crashed into the Range Rover. City considers ban on private prisons She will be facing gross vehicular coincidence, an on-duty Los Even with Uber and Lyft, unbeliev- manslaughter charges with DUI Angeles County Sheriff’s ably, this kind of thing still hap- The Los Angeles City Attorney’s families, and the mass incarceration involved.” Department deputy happened to pens.” Office has released a draft ordinance of communities of color. We call on to prohibit the operation and con- every city and county to join us in struction of private prisons in the city preventing this kind of activity from of Los Angeles, based on a proposal operating within their borders.” by Councilman Herb Wesson, 10th According to the Department of Veterans warned about records and investment scams District. City Planning, staff will be available Law enforcement authorities are for military records that are avail- of former servicemen and women “Profiting off of locking people up during scheduled virtual office hours warning about a scam targeting able for free. by touting special offers or invest- will not fly in Los Angeles,” Wesson to answer questions and will also military veterans involving perpe- The Los Angeles County District ment advice. People are warned to when the motion was introduced. host a public hearing on Nov. 12, at trators who pose as representatives Attorney’s Office warns that such never pay money upfront or give “This industry is an equal partner in 5:30 p.m. to receive public com- from the Veterans Administration scams are popular in the weeks personal identifying information. the Trump administration’s cruel ments. For information, visit herb- and ask to update records. leading up to Veterans Day. For information, visit da.lacoun- treatment of immigrant children and wesson.com. Perpetrators may also try to charge Thieves also try to take advantage ty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 October 29, 2020 BH braces for increased policing around election BY LAURA COLEMAN plement law enforcement services Drive will be closed from South with private security from Nastec Santa Monica Boulevard all the Regardless of who is declared the International Inc. and Covered 6 to way to Wilshire Boulevard, as well winner in the upcoming Nov. 3 provide 80 additional private armed as along Brighton Way and Dayton presidential election, Beverly Hills security guards during election Way. police say they are ready to handle week. In addition, the city will acti- “It’s a hard closure – no pedestri- any upcoming demonstrations and vate its Emergency Operations ans, no vehicular traffic,” Subin potential civil unrest. Center from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. said. “There’s also going to be dif- “I would say we’re the most pre- (longer if needed), in addition to ferent barricades and bike racks pared in Los Angeles County. I potentially activating partnerships around the area in case we have to would even say the state, and I with the Los Angeles County close off the district.” would venture to say the whole District Attorney’s Office as well as While not mandating that busi- nation,” Beverly Hills Police Lt. federal agencies. Rivetti previously nesses board up, Subin said that Max Subin said in anticipation of said that the city would also be police are “encouraging everyone to the election. “You will see an availing itself, as needed, to its harden the target.” incredible police presence on the mutual aid contract with the cities “We are preparing for the worst, streets of Beverly Hills from [Oct.] of Santa Monica, Culver City and but we hope that everything will 31 on for the whole week. There’s West Hollywood, in addition to remain peaceful,” he said. going to be an overwhelming pres- UCLA. Police aren’t mandating residents ence on the streets for a whole week to remain home; however, Subin of police officers and security said that the BHPD is requesting guards.” that everyone ensure that windows At the Oct. 27 Beverly Hills City “The community are closed and doors are locked. photo by Cameron Kiszla Council study session, interim “The community should feel very The City Council discussed covering the iconic Beverly Hills sign at Police Chief Dominick Rivetti pro- should feel very prepared that their police depart- Beverly Gardens Park in anticipation of election day. vided insight into election week prepared that ment and the city has prepared as security measures to be implement- much as they can,” he said, under- this month, the City Council ly unfortunate,” Councilman John ed. The department is planning for their police scoring that it’s been a citywide pre- approved spending an additional Mirisch said. multiple protests and potential civil department and paredness effort which has included $3.3 million on public safety mea- Following Rivetti’s presentation, unrest during election week and at support from Public Works, sures and protest expenditures. Councilwoman Lili Bosse inquired least the week following. the city has Community Development and sig- Rivetti underscored that many of about covering the iconic Beverly “We’re fully prepared and we nificant outreach to businesses and the participants at last Saturday’s Hills sign. After hearing consensus will protect the entire city as we prepared as residences. “Everyone is concerned protest were not wearing face cov- among council members to cover have in the past,” Rivetti said. much as they because we never want a repeat of erings – a mandate in the city of the sign as well as other public art- For seven days, BHPD plans to what occurred on May 30.” Beverly Hills and one of the key works, the city is preparing to take require the full deployment of can.” Since the protests began at the methods in the fight to curb the the requisite protective measures. sworn and non-sworn staff – a total end of May after the death of spread of COVID-19. Councilman Julian Gold, like his of 135 BHPD officers – to work -Lt. Max Subin, George Floyd in Minneapolis, “In this particular group, it’s part colleagues on the virtual dais, rotating 12-hour shifts. In addition, Beverly Hills protest activity in Beverly Hills has of their platform (to not wear face expressed his appreciation for all the city is contracting with the Police Department continued with a variety of demon- coverings),” he explained of the the hard work BHPD has been Santa Paula Police Department to strations, many in support of Black members of the USA Freedom doing as well as the other city provide a SWAT team of 10 officers Lives Matter. Last Saturday’s pro- Rally. departments to ensure the city and two sergeants for 12-hour daily Trump protest had over 2,500 peo- “It’s become a political symbol remains safe. shifts. Starting on Election Day and ple in attendance according to as much as it is a health issue. The “Maybe the end’s in sight. The city also plans to further sup- continuing through Nov. 4 Rodeo Subin – the largest to date. Earlier politicizing of the face mask is real- Maybe not,” he said. 6 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Program ensures meals reach vulnerable people LADWP offers $50M in relief BY EDWIN FOLVEN Low-income Los Angeles city Utility Grant Program was made residents who have been finan- possible through federal CARES The Hollywood Food Coalition, a cially impacted through the loss Act funding received by the city nonprofit that for 32 years has been of their job or who have other- to assist struggling low-income serving meals to homeless individu- wise experienced income loss in Angelenos with utility costs. als, has launched a new program to their household due to the “Our low-wage workers con- ensure food is distributed to more COVID-19 pandemic are encour- tinue to suffer in silence,” people in need. aged to apply for a one-time $500 Martinez said. “They are the first Known as Community grant to help pay their utility bills. to put themselves and their fami- Exchange, the program redirects The program is championed by lies at risk through their essential food donated to the coalition and L.A. City Council President Nury work. I am unapologetically ded- not used for its nightly meal service Martinez, 6th District, chair of the icated during this pandemic to to other organizations serving peo- Ad-Hoc COVID-19 Recovery help them get whatever resources ple in the community. When the and Neighborhood Investment they need to hang on and stay in COVID-19 pandemic began, the Committee, and was approved by their homes.” food coalition began seeing an the City Council on Oct. 27. In a To be eligible for the grant, increase in the number of people related action, the L.A. Board of residents must meet the house- coming for the nightly meals at the photo by David Livingston Water and Power Commissioners hold income eligibility require- Salvation Army’s Weingart Volunteers help the Hollywood Food Coalition redistribute food to other approved allocating resources to ments and be able to provide doc- Hollywood Community Center, social service organizations for their clients. support the grant program which umentation to demonstrate they Executive Cirector Sherry Bonanno will provide assistance to up to were financially impacted by the said. Administrators knew the need and longtime partners of the coali- Place and Blessed Sacrament, 100,000 low-income Angelenos COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible was also growing for other service tion. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which provide resources for home- impacted by the pandemic. COVID-19 financial impacts providers and decided to begin the provided $50,000 for a freezer to less individuals in Hollywood. Applications for the $500 grant include, but are not limited to exchange to ensure that excess food store food prior to redistribution. Approximately 172,000 pounds of will be accepted online through workplace closure or reduced not being served by the collation is The Hollywood Chamber of food has already been distributed. LADWP’s MyAccount customer hours due to COVID-19, includ- provided to other nonprofits for Commerce has also pitched in by “The Community Exchange has portal from Nov. 2-15, and will be ing layoff, termination, loss of their clients. coordinating the delivery of food been an incredibly helpful addition distributed via check mailed to working hours; business closure “Establishing a Community from local restaurants and business- to our services,” said Phoebe the eligible customer in late or other economic impacts of Exchange allows the Hollywood es. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Phaigh, of the Blessed Sacrament December. If the number of eligi- COVID-19; sickness with Food Coalition to extend our mis- has donated prepared meals. Other Food Pantry. “Like many service ble applicants exceeds the avail- COVID-19 or caring for a house- sion and our work to even more donors include NBC Universal, organizations, we are struggling to able funding, awardees will be hold or family member who is people during these unprecedented Sprinkles Cupcakes and Canter’s fill the devastating and growing selected randomly, with priority sick with COVID-19; and med- times, in a way that meets the par- Deli. needs that COVID-19 has brought. given to existing LADWP assis- ical and child care costs. ticular needs of the people and orga- “We have been donating for The food and supplies we’ve tance program participants. The For information, visit nizations we serve,” Bonanno said. years,” Jacqueline Canter said. received from the Hollywood Food City of LA-LADWP CARES ladwp.com/financialassistance. The exchange is based at the “Every day, whatever we don’t sell, Coalition, which is specifically tai- Hollywood United Methodist we give it to the food banks. It’s lored to our needs, has allowed us to 150 on weekends when food is pro- needed, and anyone wishing to help Church, where organizations pick something my grandparents started. help more families with basic sup- vided from a truck at the corner of is urged to visit hofoco.org. up the food. The exchange enables We have always believed that you plies and food.” Orange Drive and Romaine Street. “We have to work together to organizations to select certain types have to feed people who are hungry, Bonanno said the Hollywood The meals service begins at 6:30 make sure the food gets to people of food and amounts to specifically and it’s especially needed now.” Food Coalition provides meals for p.m., and anyone in need is wel- who don’t always have access to a meet their needs. The coalition has redistributed approximately 200 people on come. nutritious meal,” Bonanno added. The program was made possible food to approximately 40 organi- weekdays at the Salvation Army, Bonanno also said volunteers and “We are trying to provide opportu- through the support of benefactors zations including My Friends 5941 Hollywood Blvd., and 100 to more food donations are always nities in other ways.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 October 29, 2020

At the Time They Are Needed Most, Donor-Advised Funds Empower Charitable Giving BY STEVE GAMER

In the realm of trusts-and-estates help them identify vetted causes and • With an initial contribution of can help you determine which causes DAFs & the Tax-Reform Act attorney Paul Gordon Hoffman, programs worthy of support. at least $5,000 in cash, you can to support based upon your own pas- planned charitable giving is every bit He continued: “Our DAF enables create your own donor-advised fund, sions and fields of interest. The income-tax reforms in 2018 as personal as it is professional. A us to support a wide range of causes receive an immediate fair-market- • Finally, DAFs afford the abil- changed the standard deduction and founding member of the nationally more efficiently and strategically, value charitable tax deduction, ity to name your children as suc- raised numerous questions about its recognized Los Angeles law firm provides us with a lot of flexibility, and have your charitable dollars in cessor donor advisors, effectively impact on charitable giving. The Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker, and affords us access to The Foun- one convenient account where you creating the closest equivalent to a dation’s helpful guidance with our need for well-planned strategies to APC, Paul routinely advises clients can maintain total privacy about private family foundation without giving when we need it, as it has maximize the tax benefits of your on matters related to charitable plan- done during the pandemic.” your giving. the cost and administrative hassles of philanthropy is essential. 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Park Labrea News/Beverly Press BH fights against regional housing allocation Endorsements n City joins other local few thousand units cut from its 2021 through October 2029. mandate. While the council will not review November 3, 2020 Election jurisdictions in claiming This week’s council vote mir- the letter before it is sent to unfair burden for rored the Oct. 14 recommendation Richardson, Mirisch said that it President of the United States: 4 Joe Biden Southern California made by the council liaison of would likely be very similar to a let- Vice President of the United States: 4 Kamala Harris Mirisch and Vice Mayor Robert ter sent by the Orange County may- Wunderlich that the city send a letter ors dated Sept. 18, which called for United States Congress: BY LAURA COLEMAN to SCAG President Rex Richardson the regional allocation to be District 28: 4 Adam Schiff urging him to reassess HCD’s reassessed. District 33: 4 Ted Lieu Beverly Hills moved forward on RHNA allocation to the SCAG “The message will be very much District 37: 4 Karen Bass its fight against a mandate that it region based on new information. the same, that the RHNA numbers must build 3,096 new units by 2029 At the previous City Council meet- allocated to the SCAG region were State Senator: 4 Anthony Portantino as part of the Regional Housing ing on Oct. 13, the council had based on faulty calculations and are Needs Assessment – this time mov- agreed to contest its allocation, with punitive and are arbitrary,” Mirisch State Assembly: 4 Richard Bloom ing to defeat the regional figure of Mayor Lester Friedman subsequent- said. “The notion that one region 1.34 million units. In furtherance of ly appointing Wunderlich and should have a figure that is almost Los Angeles County District Attorney: 4 George Gascón that effort, the council voted 5-0 at Mirisch to the liaison. double what it is for the entire state makes no sense.” Los Angeles City Council its formal meeting on Oct. 27 via 4 the consent calendar to send a letter Mirisch referenced a key compo- District 4: David Ryu to the president of the Southern nent of the Orange County letter, a District 10: 4 Mark Ridley-Thomas

California Association of “This is just a huge new study by Freddie Mac which 4 determined that the entire state of West Hollywood City Council: John Duran Governments requesting that the 4 SCAG president reconvene his mistake, and I think California has a housing shortage John Heilman RHNA litigation study team. of 820,000 units, and 63% of the we have to point it Beverly Hills Unified School District “This is just a huge mistake, and total housing units SCAG is being 4 out, and hope, even asked to build are in Southern Board Members: Frank Chechel I think we have to point it out, and 4 hope, even if maybe we’re hoping if maybe we’re California. Thirty-two O.C. mayors Noah Margo against hope, that those in positions signed the letter in support of 4 Mary Wells of power do the right thing. Sadly, hoping against SCAG fighting the regional man- Propositions: date. that doesn’t happen a lot when it hope, that those in 14 YES 4 20 NO 8 comes to Sacramento,” “This means the number assigned 15 YES 4 21 YES 4 Councilman John Mirisch said after positions of power to the SCAG region by HCD far 4 4 the meeting. exceeds the housing units identified 16 YES 22 YES do the right thing.” 17 YES 4 23 NO 8 At the core of the request is the by Freddie Mac for the entire state,” 4 belief that there is new data which the Oct. 27 staff report stated. 18 YES 4 24 YES shows that California has a much -John Mirisch, “Furthermore, the Embarcadero 19 NO 8 25 YES 4 lower housing need than what was Beverly Hills City Councilman Institute, a nonprofit policy analysis developed by the State Housing organization, released a report in Community Development September 2020 indicating HCD Beverly Hills, said that based on a crafting the letter for Beverly Hills Department. SCAG, which repre- may have used an incorrect vacancy letter sent in September, on Oct. 28, said she anticipated that sents six counties and 191 cities, SCAG is expected to adopt the rate and performed double count- Richardson had indicated that he following an internal review including Beverly Hills, initially final RHNA plan in February 2021, ing.” was interested in reconvening the process, Friedman would have the appealed HCD’s allocation earlier and the upcoming cycle will cover Cynthia Owens, policy and man- litigation study group. opportunity to sign the letter early this year, ultimately getting just a the planning period from October agement analyst for the city of Owens, who began work on next week. 8 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

L.A. County announces modified reopenings Los Angeles County on Oct. 23 reopen. At breweries and wineries, permitted at a school campus for issued an updated health officer reservations will no longer be on-site learning has been increased order which continues to relax mandatory, although they are from 10% to 25%, allowing more restrictions during the recovery strongly recommended. students to return for in-person period from the COVID-19 pan- The order also lifts the 25% instruction and services. demic. occupancy restriction for hair and Businesses in Beverly Hills are Personal care services such as nail salons, allowing them to oper- still encouraged to continue operat- tattoo and massage parlors, body ate indoors at full capacity as long ing outdoors through the city of waxing and tanning salons (in addi- as social distancing is adhered to. Beverly Hills OpenBH program. tion to hair and nail salons) can Only single services can be per- For information, visit reopen indoor operations in L.A. formed, and hair stylists will only beverlyhills.org/openbh. County with modifications. be permitted to work on one client To read the health order, visit The health order also allows out- at a time. publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/C door operations such as go-karts, Also announced on Oct. 23, the oronavirus/docs/HOO/2020_10_23 mini-golf and batting cages to percentage of high-needs students _HOO_Safer_at_Home.pdf.

photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office Armenco Catering Truck Manufacturing Co. is one of the beneficiaries of Cedars-Sinai: Skip trick-or-treating this year the Recovery Roadmaps program. Halloween isn’t going to be the same this year, but families can still have fun while reducing their risk of exposure to the virus that causes Garcetti announces roadmap COVID-19, said Dr. Priya Soni, a Cedars-Sinai pediatric infectious disease specialist. to help manufacturing recovery “The bottom line is there is no Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti “We are excited to partner with safe way to celebrate a traditional announced Recovery Roadmaps – a the city to get manufacturers the Halloween in this pandemic,” Soni program to help small and medium- help they need to navigate these dif- said. sized manufacturers in Los Angeles ficult economic conditions,” said Haunted houses are on Soni’s list navigate the economic challenges Jim Watson, president of CMTC. of don’ts because they are often brought on by the COVID-19 pan- “With the city’s help, I know we poorly ventilated. She also advises demic. will reach the small and medium- parents to avoid additional “Los Angeles is a manufacturing sized manufacturers who are in the Halloween traditions, including capital, and with COVID-19 deal- most need of these Recovery indoor parties and communal candy ing a devastating blow to this vital Roadmaps.” bowls. Soni gives a definite “no” to sector, we have to equip our small The city is also leveraging its net- trick-or-treating door to door. manufacturers with the tools and work of Business Source Centers to “Even if your children are resources required to come back connect manufacturers to the masked, they should not be inter- photo courtesy of Getty/Cedars-Sinai stronger than ever,” Garcetti said. Recovery Roadmaps program. Any acting with dozens of strangers,” Dr. Priya Soni of Cedars-Sinai said this year, parents should create new “So many factories used their manufacturer in the Los Angeles Soni said. Halloween traditions. assembly lines to deliver masks, area with fewer than 500 employees Instead, Soni suggested parents gowns and personal protective is eligible to participate, and inter- and kids celebrate the holiday safe- should be aware that a costume “We understand Halloween is a equipment to workers on the front ested businesses can visit ly. They can engage in seasonal mask won’t prevent virus spread, really fun holiday that children look lines of this pandemic, and offers.cmtc.com/covid-19-recov- activities, such as pumpkin carving Soni said. Many costume masks forward to,” Soni said. “But we Recovery Roadmaps will help these ery-roadmaps. or decorating the house, or host a only cover the eyes or half the face, may have to skip some of the fun essential businesses navigate our “The Recovery Roadmap pro- Zoom costume contest with friends such as the well-known Batman this year while looking for unique new reality and weather these gram has been integral in provid- and family. mask. and different ways to celebrate unprecedented times.” ing invaluable support, guidance If there is a get-together, they Other full-face costume masks safely at home.” Recovery Roadmaps is working and up-to-date information, as our should make sure everyone is have a mouth hole, enabling the Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 with California Manufacturing organization continues to navigate masked and it’s outdoors. spread of respiratory droplets, Beverly Blvd. For information, Technology Consulting to provide the hardships brought on by the When it comes to masks, parents which carry the virus. visit cedars-sinai.org. participating manufacturers with pandemic,” said Arthur Djahani, individualized plans to help them CEO of Armenco Catering Truck adapt to the current economic cli- Manufacturing Co. “CMTC and mate. This initiative seeks to assist the city’s assistance has enabled us 3,500 small and medium-sized to quickly comply with local manufacturers in the Los Angeles health orders, obtain new contracts Notable quotes region by Sept. 30, 2021. “Here, in the first paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, is outside our usual business and Founded 1946 Each customized roadmap will the assertion of the natural right of all to the ballot; for how can “the retain and reinstate employees. ILSHIRE LVD supply business owners with rec- 5150 W B . consent of the governed” be given, if the right to vote be denied?” Because of CMTC’s efforts, we UITE ommendations and resources to S 330 are very confident that our more assist in the recovery from COVID- P.O. BOX 36036 “Is it a Crime for a Citizen of the United States to Vote?” speech than 40-year-old business will 19. These blueprints can include LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 before her trial for voting, 1873 continue to operate and contribute support in business continuity and (323)933-5518 Susan B. Anthony to the city of Los Angeles, Los workforce planning, workplace BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: 1820-1906 Angeles County and the state of safety, marketing, acquiring PPE, 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 6B California. We recommend work- market diversification, local suppli- BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 ing with CMTC and signing up for er matching and scouting, and risk WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM their Recovery Roadmap pro- (source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) management. gram.” Michael Villalpando PUBLISHER

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The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 October 29, 2020 Congressman introduces bill Study explores potential of COVID-19 antigen testing Researchers at the University of to strengthen accountability Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and U.S. Reps. Ted W. Lieu (D- Oversight.gov Authorization Act Economics are collaborating with Torrance) has coauthored biparti- is an important step in promoting Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, san legislation to increase trans- and protecting the work of Los Angeles County Supervisor parency and accountability in the inspectors general, enabling the Kathryn Barger, 5th District, and federal government. The public to view firsthand the need the Los Angeles County Oversight.gov Authorization Act for greater accountability and Department of Public Health on a would formally authorize the transparency in our govern- project to examine the use of coron- establishment and maintenance of ment.” avirus rapid antigen tests among a website to help the public more In 2017, the Council of first responders and school-aged easily access reports that have Inspectors General on Integrity children. The multi-pronged pilot study been generated by the indepen- and Efficiency, an independent photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office dent work of Inspectors General. government entity that oversees was announced on Oct. 27 and aims to determine the best methods for Mayor Eric Garcetti joined county officials, researchers and first respon- Lieu was joined by U.S. Rep. the offices of inspectors general, ders to announce the launch of a COVID-19 testing pilot project. Jody Hice (R-GA), along with launched Oversight.gov to house using inexpensive tests with the Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) public reports and data issued by hope of supporting additional and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), in inspectors general to improve reopening efforts. Rapid antigen research, prevent the spread of this antigen test and mobile app that introducing the legislation. government transparency. The tests can cost as little as $5, deliver virus and save lives.” uses computer vision technology to “Our bill will allow for crucial bipartisan Oversight.gov results within 15 minutes and can be The first phase of the project automatically interpret results.” improvements to be made to Authorization Act would formal- conducted using a paper strip. By began last week with Los Angeles The second phase of the project Oversight.gov, a central online ly authorize the establishment comparison, PCR tests cost approx- Fire Department firefighters receiv- seeks to assess the feasibility, location for all federal inspectors and maintenance of the website imately $100 and can take days for ing three COVID-19 tests at city acceptability and accuracy of repeat general to publish their reports,” to help improve the public’s results. testing sites: a self-administered rapid antigen testing for screening Lieu said. “[Inspectors general] access to reports and other mate- Rapid antigen tests can also be rapid antigen test, a lab-based PCR in school-aged children. Sood, are critical to rooting out waste, rial, as well as help whistleblow- self-administered when paired with test and an antibody test to identify along with USC Keck School of fraud and abuse in our govern- ers report waste, fraud and a smartphone app that can accurate- prior infection. The project, which Medicine Professor Jennifer Unger, ment, and this website will make abuse. ly interpret results. They have the aims to enroll up to 1,000 first will co-lead the project to determine their findings more accessible to Additionally, the bill would potential to quickly alert people responders, will provide insight into the best process and strategy to test the American people. I am improve accountability over who are contagious and need to iso- how each test performs and how to large numbers of students in institu- pleased to introduce this biparti- funds related to COVID-19 fed- late, potentially stopping the chain best administer the tests to essential tional settings. Both phases will rely san bill to increase transparency eral spending and the work of the of transmission. workers. on volunteers as study participants. in the [inspector general] com- Pandemic Response Los Angeles is one of the first “Rapid antigen tests have a lot of “This partnership with USC and munity.” Accountability Committee by metropolitan areas in the country to promise in our path to reopen the city of Los Angeles is an enor- “The inspector general com- bolstering the webpage dedicat- launch a large-scale pilot study of schools and businesses because mous opportunity to implement cut- munity is on the frontlines in ed to housing that information, rapid tests in symptomatic and they are cheaper and provide quick- ting edge research that has the combatting waste, fraud and as mandated under the CARES asymptomatic participants. er results than PCR tests. But there potential to transform the way we abuse across federal agencies on Act. “Our new rapid tests are cheaper, is a lot we don’t know,” said Neeraj approach the pandemic and how we behalf of the American taxpay- For information, visit faster, and more accessible – and Sood, director of the COVID can slow the spread of COVID-19,” er,” Hice added. “The lieu.house.gov. they are a potential game changer in Initiative at the USC Schaeffer said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of our ability to respond to COVID- Center for Health Policy and the Los Angeles County 19, reopen our schools and get our Economics. “We want to under- Department of Public Health. economy back on-track,” Garcetti stand whether rapid antigen tests “Identifying strategies to protect our said. “Los Angeles never shies identify infectious and asympto- essential workers and get children away from a challenge, and we are matic individuals, whether they can back to school safely are among our Councilmen introduce motions tapping into our trademark creativi- be self-administered and how they highest priorities.” ty, our innovative spirit and our can be used for screening at schools School administrators interested strong partners with USC and the and workplaces. We are especially in participating can email covid- promoting land conservation county to advance groundbreaking excited to be piloting a new rapid [email protected]. Los Angeles City Councilmen waters and soils. We now face glob- David Ryu, 4th District, and Paul al biodiversity collapse if we do not Koretz, 5th District, recently co- quickly and actively heed introduced two motions seeking to Leopold’s sage advice,” Koretz commit the city of Los Angeles to said. “I am so pleased to partner independently join the international with Councilmember Ryu to aim 30 by 30 conservation campaign. for adding another essential piece to Joining the campaign will com- the city’s growing biodiversity tool mit the city to conserving 30% of its belt: officially preserving at least land for open space and conserva- 30% of our land for the natural tion by 2030 in an effort to combat world which sustains us all.” climate change. One motion instructs city depart- “Climate change is an interna- ments to report back on the feasibil- tional crisis, and we need to take ity of Los Angeles independently bold, collaborative action to effec- joining the 30 by 30 conservation tively turn the tides,” Ryu said. campaign. The second seeks a city- “The scientific community has wide resolution in support of any made it clear: in order to stop the legislative or administrative action extinction and climate crises we’re that would protect 30% of land and currently experiencing, we need to waters for open space and conser- conserve more of our lands and vation. waters than we currently are. This On Oct. 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom legislation would set a clear and signed an executive order setting a achievable goal, and one that is a goal of conserving at least 30% of necessary step towards meeting our California’s land and coastal waters long term climate goals.” by 2030, making the state the first “Seventy years ago, Aldo state to join 38 countries that had Leopold called for a new land ethic, made similar commitments. It is a moral responsibility to include in estimated that nationwide, 14% of our definition of ‘community’ not the land and 12% of marine area is only humans, but animals, plants, currently protected.

photo by Edwin Folven Councilmen David Ryu, right, and Paul Koretz have partnered on multi- ple initiatives to improve the environment. 10 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press County issues new warning WeHo prepares for Transgender Awareness Month

The city of West Hollywood and about dangers of gatherings its Transgender Advisory Board rec- ognize Transgender Awareness Los Angeles County Health People planning to host or attend Month each November, and as part of Officer Muntu Davis issued a a private gathering must adhere that recognition, the city hosts a health advisory on Oct. 26 for to county public health proto- Transgender Day of Remembrance private gatherings and public cols. All gatherings must be held ceremony. This year, the Transgender celebrations, advising residents outdoors with physical distanc- Day of Remembrance will be hosted that the potential risk of COVID- ing between members of differ- via the Zoom platform due to the 19 transmission is high based on ent households, and must be lim- COVID-19 pandemic. In anticipation an increasing rate of community ited to three households. Cloth of the city’s virtual Transgender Day transmission. face coverings must be worn of Remembrance ceremony, which Since early October, Los when not eating or drinking, and will take place on Friday, Nov. 20, the Angeles County’s average num- food must be in single-serve dis- city is inviting community members ber of daily cases has increased posable containers. Gatherings to take part in a reading of names to from approximately 940 per day are required to be two hours or memorialize people who have been to nearly 1,200 per day. less. murdered as a result of anti-transgen- photo by Edwin Folven Moreover, recent contact tracing “As cases are increasing in our der violence. The city of West Hollywood will host a transgender remembrance cere- interviews over the course of community, so is the risk of Community members who are mony via Zoom in November. three weeks showed that 55% of COVID-19. We have a lot to cel- interested in volunteering in the tradi- the people who knew of a possi- ebrate in the county, and it is crit- tional reading of names will be asked ble exposure had attended an ical that we all take action to to recite the name of at least one per- readers will be provided additional fulfilled. Community members inter- event or gathering where two or slow the spread as we do,” Davis son and share brief biographical production-related details upon being ested in taking part of this event more people were sick. said. “That means not participat- details of that person memorialized, selected to be part of the names read- should contact Hernán Molina at To prevent future spread of ing in public celebrations of any along with the circumstances sur- ing portion of the event. As there are [email protected] or (323)848- COVID-19, Davis said it is best kind, which are high-risk.” rounding their murder. a limited number of names, capacity 6364 and provide full name, phone to celebrate at home with mem- For information, visit pub- Community members who are for participation is limited and not all number and an email address. For bers of the same household. lichealth.lacounty.gov. interested in participating as name volunteer requests will be able to be information, visit weho.org/calendar.

Academy of Children and Bill will provide extra protections for children Adolescent Psychiatry recognizes that children’s brain development, U.S. Reps. Tony Cardenas (D- for Kids Act would require law rates, with several studies placing specifically the area related to rea- Los Angeles) and Joe Kennedy III enforcement to notify and contact it at roughly 90% of cases. soning, continues to mature into (D-Mass.) have introduced the parents or guardians if a child is Children are much more likely early adulthood. Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids arrested or detained, and requires than adults to make such confes- For information, visit Act, legislation that will protect children to consult with their par- sions, they said. The American cardenas.house.gov. minors if they are arrested. ents in person, by phone or video “Throwing our children to the conference, and consult with legal mercy of a punitive justice system counsel in person, before they can that unfairly keeps young people in waive Miranda rights. All interro- Redistricting applicants listed prisons is wrong,” Cardenas said. gation of a minor would take place “Allowing children to make legal with an appointed (not a stand in Los Angeles County Registrar- applicants shall be posted for 30 choices without proper consulta- substitute) legal counsel physically Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan days and available at bit.ly/34AtsoE. tion often leads to unjust sentenc- present at the time of interrogation. has published the list of the 60 most Once the 30-day period has ing that could have been avoided The bill will also make it inadmis- qualified applicants for the Citizens passed on Nov. 18, the L.A. County had they had proper legal represen- sible in any criminal prosecution Redistricting Commission. Auditor-Controller will randomly tation. This legislation will require brought by the U.S. or District of The Citizens Redistricting select eight candidates from this law enforcement to notify a child’s Columbia any statement given by a Commission is formed every 10 pool of 60, one applicant from each parent or guardian and protect minor during a custodial interroga- years following the federal census to supervisorial district and three from American children from self- tion that does not comply with the adjust the county’s supervisorial dis- the remaining pool of applicants. incrimination or unfair sentencing requirements. tricts, so that the county’s district Those eight candidates will then due to a lack of knowledge of the The congressmen said research boundaries reflect the county’s select another six candidates to form legal system.” shows that children waive their diverse population. the 14-member Citizens The Protecting Miranda Rights Miranda rights at extremely high The list of the 60 most qualified Redistricting Commission. Letters to the Editor

Time is right for new open. More Duran legacy. I had lived in Los Angeles nearly about walking the streets in Black Now, more than any other elec- my entire life, and I was trying to neighborhoods and understanding leadership in WeHo tion this century, the time is right to heal my community and my city. As the issues on the ground. I never bring two new/old faces to the a Black man and an original mem- knew why he felt so urgently, that In an ad that ran last issue, West council. Councilmembers Horvath, ber of the Long Beach Insane Crips, he had to make his Korean commu- Hollywood City Council candidate Meister and D’Amico all have I helped broker a Bloods and Crips nity understand. But I do know that John Duran cites among “his faced the voters at least once. They truce, but I could only get so far without him, we would not have accomplishments” the new parking all are veterans. This when you with communities that had been been able to bridge that vast divide. spaces the city has gained during bring new blood aboard. taught by the media to fear me. I David was young, maybe a little his time. One thousand, the claim is For once, in the cattle call the wanted to help resolve the conflict naive, but so was I – and we were made. West Hollywood elections usually between Black communities and both brave as hell. There is no mention about the are, there are no less than four solid Korean immigrants. I knew we David and I did this work for number of spaces lost. It is not a net candidates more than capable of needed to find a way to get along, years, as well as citizenship courses gain of 1,000 spaces. Additionally, representing the city. Duran, and but so few people were willing to and mock interviews. This is the in this claim, the $18 million John Heilman for that matter, enjoy listen. David Ryu I know - a man who “robogarage” behind City Hall is huge donations from developers. At a time when so many people loves his city, and will do anything included. Are these the people with the best had retreated to their corners, a – even put himself at risk – to heal This pink elephant is bleeding interest of the city at heart? young Korean immigrant named communities and bring people money. There has never been a David Ryu stepped into the fray. together. month where cash flow covered the David Reid David and I walked into Korean- I no longer live in Los Angeles. debt, an $18 million bond. This was Vista Street owned stores to de-escalate conflict I’ve got kids and a family, and I’m too quickly embraced for the cool- between merchants and customers. not as involved in Los Angeles pol- ness factor rather than feasibility. It We made community members sit itics. But I do know this: many lead- is a modern eight-track tape player. The David Ryu I know down with the Korean store owners. ers talk a good talk, but David Ryu It already is outdated. Many larger I would talk straight to the customer actually walked the streets of South vehicles and a surprising number of I first met City Councilmember about this immigrant trying to build L.A., he worked in these communi- smaller compact cars cannot use David Ryu in the mid-to-late- a life in L.A., and David would ties and he learned, firsthand, our the facility. 1990s, when Los Angeles was a [speak] in Korean to a store owner struggle. Not a lot of leaders can say Now, the city is pouring more broken city. We were still reeling about why they shouldn’t fear – and that. money, already $200 million, into from the uprising of 1992, the dis- why they should respect – the Black I know that David Ryu is that West Hollywood Park. Those damn investment in Black communities customers and community they kind of leader. I have never met a cost overruns. [With] the swim- and the palpable tension between were in. man who knew or loved his city ming pools in the sky, where picnic Black Angelenos and mostly David and I did this hundreds of more, and that’s the kind of leader- and park space would have served Korean immigrant store owners. times, in countless stores and com- ship L.A. needs, especially now. many more residents, we will see Distrust and fear hung heavy in munities across LA. I never knew the bath house, the locker rooms the air. why David felt so passionately Nathan Redfern Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 October 29, 2020 12 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro seeks waiver to work during the holidays Metro is providing updates on Currently, excavation has reached an Gale Drive will be maintained from Purple Line Extension construction in average depth of 70 feet. Digging is San Vicente Boulevard. November from Koreatown to anticipated to conclude during the At the intersection of Wilshire and Century City. A webinar with infor- first quarter of 2021. Underground San Vicente boulevards, a K-rail mation about the project will be held work is occurring 24 hours at the site. enclosure in the center lanes is antic- on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon to Hauling hours for removing the ipated to be in place through 1 p.m. To listen to the webinar, call soil are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. December. Wilshire Boulevard will (213)279-1001, and use the to 7 a.m., daily. Wilshire Boulevard be reduced to two lanes in each Conference ID: 856 953 689#. Phone has been reduced to two lanes in each direction through the intersection, participants will not be able to partic- direction between Beverly and and San Vicente Boulevard will be ipate in a live Q&A session during the Canon drives, and may be reduced to reduced to a single lane in each direc- webinar. To have questions answered, one lane in each direction at night. tion. All left turns in the intersection call (213)922-6934, or email purple- Reeves Drive and sidewalks around will be restricted and directional clo- [email protected]. Allow 24 hours the construction staging area remain sures will be implemented on week- for a response. To register, visit closed during excavation. ends. A different configuration will metro.net/projects/notices/events_pu Instruments are also being be implemented in December and rpleline. installed along the tunnel alignment details will be forthcoming. Metro is planning work at many and around the Wilshire/Rodeo sta- Station construction, hauling and locations along the route. To the tion in Beverly Hills to monitor concrete pouring is ongoing near the west, full closures of Avenue of the ground movement, settlement and future Wilshire/Fairfax station. Stars and Constellation Boulevard other geological impacts. Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced are planned on weekends through Instrumentation is occurring along to two lanes in each direction Nov. 23. Work hours are Friday at 8 Wilshire Boulevard from Linden between San Diego Way and p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. Local Drive to La Cienega Boulevard, as Spaulding Avenue through August access will be maintained on Avenue well as on Charleville Boulevard and 2021. Intermittent lane closures may of the Stars north and south of on Young, Lasky, Moreno and be in place to support deck panel Constellation Boulevard, which will Spalding drives. Intermittent clo- maintenance and soil investigations be closed between Solar Way and sures of traffic lanes, alleys, side- in the Wilshire/Fairfax station area. Avenue of the Stars. Local access walks, crosswalks and parking Anticipated work hours are 9 a.m. to photo by Edwin Folven west of Solar Way will be main- meters may be required during work 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Daily lane closures supporting station construction at Wilshire/La Brea tained. hours. Monday through Friday. Ogden may be in place through the end of 2020. In Beverly Hills, the City Council Farther east, station construction Drive will be closed intermittently is scheduled to consider a request by continues at Wilshire/La Cienega Monday through Saturday at Metro on Nov. 10 to waive a holiday and Wilshire/Gale. Concrete and Wilshire Boulevard, and Orange Near Wilshire Boulevard at Access to businesses will be main- work moratorium and expedite sub- material deliveries to the La Cienega Grove Avenue remains closed south Rimpau Boulevard, a work zone on tained and a signed pedestrian detour way construction. A waiver will station are expected to continue in of Wilshire Boulevard. the west side of the intersection is has been installed. The closure is a allow work to continue from November and the frequency is Hauling and deliveries are ongoing expected to be in place until March public safety measure to support Thanksgiving through New Year’s anticipated to increase daily. Work at the future subway station at 2021 to support concrete pouring ongoing excavation and construc- Eve. No work would occur on will also be conducted in the Gale Wilshire/La Brea. Through Saturday, and underground subway tunnel tion. Intermittent single-lane clo- Thanksgiving, Christmas or New staging yard, requiring intermittent Feb. 27, Wilshire Boulevard will be construction. Wilshire Boulevard sures on Wilshire Boulevard Year’s Day. If approved by City traffic control on Wilshire reduced to two lanes in each direction will be reduced to two lanes in each between Western Avenue and Council, crews will continue geot- Boulevard. between Detroit and June Streets, and direction between June Street and Manhattan Place may be necessary echnical instrumentation and will Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard Orange Drive will remain closed Muirfield Road. to support construction Monday begin the installation of the invert may be intermittently reduced to one north of Wilshire Boulevard. Hauling Near Wilshire/Western, tunneling through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 slab during late November and lane in the area from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and deliveries to and from both La support continues. Northbound p.m. December. and 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., on weekdays, Brea Avenue construction staging Manhattan Place will be closed For questions and concerns, call At the future Wilshire/Rodeo sub- and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, as yards will continue as tunneling pro- intermittently just north of Wilshire the 24-hour project hotline at way station, excavation will continue needed. Gale Drive will be intermit- gresses. Daily lane closures support- Boulevard Monday through Friday, (213)922-6934, email the project beneath Wilshire Boulevard until tently closed at Wilshire Boulevard ing station construction may continue 4 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday and team at [email protected], or crews reach a depth of 100 feet. to support construction. Access to through the end of 2020. Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. visit metro.net. Metro board approves NextGen LAFD uses advanced technology to fight fires The Los Angeles Fire Department debuted the first robotic firefighting bus plan to improve transit vehicle in the United States, putting it The Los Angeles County in public transit designed to ease to use on its first day in service on Oct. Metropolitan Transportation traffic, reduce emissions and help 13. Authority Board of Directors get Angelenos out of our cars.” The Thermite RS3, manufactured recently approved the NextGen When NextGen is fully imple- by Textron: Howe & Howe Bus Plan, an effort to redesign and mented, there will be more fre- Technologies, is a compact, low-center reimagine the entire bus system to quent, all-day bus service on more of gravity, wide chassis industrial better meet the needs of riders. routes, shorter wait times for robotic firefighting vehicle. It is capa- Approved changes will begin in buses and more reliable service. ble of flowing 2,500 gallons per December and will be phased in The plan calls for buses to arrive minute and is remotely operated with a over the next year with a focus on every five to 10 minutes for 83% controller that provides high-definition fast, frequent reliable service on of current riders, compared to video for enhanced maneuverability in key corridors. 48% previously. difficult conditions. “Angelenos deserve a world- NextGen aims to adjust bus The robotic firefighting vehicle was class transportation network, routes and maximizes service on used to help extinguish a fire that erupt- anchored by a convenient bus sys- key corridors with the highest ed on Oct. 13 in commercial buildings tem that takes us where we need demand. The best local and rapid in the Fashion District in downtown photo by Gary Apodaca to go,” said Los Angeles Mayor bus lines will be combined to Los Angeles. New challenges continue The LAFD’s new robotic firefighting vehicle was used on Oct. 13 to help Eric Garcetti, who serves as chair- offer more overall frequency. to emerge in firefighting and the extinguish a blaze in downtown Los Angeles. LAFD Chief Ralph man of the Metro Board. “The NextGen changes will be coordi- LAFD is committed to leveraging Terrazas, front, appeared at a press conference later the same day to NextGen Bus Plan steers us in the nated with the agency’s launch of technology to enhance operations publicly debut the new piece of equipment. right direction – toward dedicated new on-demand Metro Micro ser- while reducing risk to firefighters, bus lanes, higher ridership and vice beginning in December. LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas said. faster, more reliable service – and For information, visit The RS3 will assist with interior fire structures under construction, as well fires, auto storage fires and other situa- builds on our historic investments metro.net/nextgen. department operations in large com- as providing structural defense at wild- tions. mercial buildings and wood-framed fires, large animal rescues, fuel tanker For information, visit lafd.org.

Federal officials safeguard rights of disabled voters The United States Attorney’s County vote centers for their com- crimination in voting, including Office will deploy personnel to pliance with the Americans with because of disability, may call the monitor Los Angeles County vote Disabilities Act for people with U.S. Attorney’s Office at (213)894- centers for their compliance with mobility and vision disabilities. 2879, or email usacac.cv-civil- federal accessibility law for people The monitoring is part of the [email protected]. with physical disabilities through Justice Department’s ADA Voting This year marks the ADA’s 30th photo by Edwin Folven Nov. 3. Initiative. anniversary. For information, call Buses will run more efficiently on major routes under the new plan. Specifically, the U.S. Attorney’s Individuals who believe they the ADA Information Line at Office will monitor Los Angeles might have been victims of dis- (800)514-0301, or visit ada.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 October 29, 2020 Hospital ranks high in LGBTQ inclusivity Pink’s donates to the Dodgers Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Equality Leader because it is a clear employee benefits and policies, has been awarded the LGBTQ sign of the organization’s continued including availability of transgen- Healthcare Equality Leader desig- commitment to providing the same der-inclusive health coverage; and nation by the Human Rights world-class pediatric care and patient and community engage- Campaign Foundation, an indicator experience for all patients and fam- ment. of the hospital’s commitment to ilies.” The HEI helps LGBTQ patients diversity, equity and inclusion. The HEI was developed to give find healthcare tailored to their The Human Rights Campaign healthcare facilities information needs and serves as a valuable Foundation annually evaluates and resources to ensure LGBTQ resource for the healthcare industry healthcare facilities across the patients have access to patient-cen- in adopting best practices. United States with its Healthcare tered care. This year’s survey eval- “This designation is a testament Equality Index. The Healthcare uated 765 U.S. health care facilities, of our organization-wide actions Equality Leader title is given only including 35 children’s hospitals, and collective commitment to dig- to hospitals achieving an HEI score on their inclusive policies and prac- nity and respect for all patients, of 100. CHLA has earned the desig- tices toward LGBTQ patients, visi- families, visitors and team mem- nation for three consecutive years. tors and employees. In the 2020 bers,” said Ryan Parker, interim photo courtesy of Richard Pink “Perhaps more than any year, report, CHLA was among 495 vice president and chief diversity, To commemorate the Dodgers winning the 2020 World Series, Pink’s 2020 has been a clarion call that facilities that earned the Healthcare equity and inclusion officer. “We Hot Dogs is donating $1,900 in proceeds from sales of its celebratory discrimination in any form is a bar- Equality Leader designation. are honored for the designation, and Blues Bacon Chill Cheese Dogs to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. rier to proper, equitable health Organizations were evaluated on we realize we still have work to do Pink’s sold 389 Blues Bacon Chill Cheese Dogs during the World Series care,” CHLA President and CEO four major criteria related to the to further develop an intentionally for $4.88 each, with the 88 cents representing the last year the Dodgers Paul S. Viviano said. “At Children’s equitable treatment and inclusion of inclusive enterprise where all feel won the title. Owner Richard Pink is a longtime Dodgers fan and cele- Hospital Los Angeles, we not only LGBTQ patients, visitors and valued, where diversity and health brated each year when the team went to World Series by decorating the serve every patient and their family employees. The criteria included equity thrives and where patients stand in blue and offering a special hot dog. After 2017 and 2018, the with hope, compassion and respect; staff training in policies related to and families can receive exception- third time is a charm, he said. we value the broad experience and equal visitation, patient and al care.” “Now in 2020, the great Dodgers have brought home a World Series background that each team member employment non-discrimination, as For information, visit chla.org. crown,” Pink added. brings to the continuum of care. I well as training in LGBTQ patient- am proud of CHLA’s three-time centered care; patient services and designation as a Healthcare support for LGBTQ patients;

photo courtesy of CHLA CHLA received high marks from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its care for the LGBTQ community. State experts to test COVID-19 vaccines before distribution Gov. Gavin Newsom has federal approval and verify its announced that Washington, safety before California, Oregon and Nevada have joined Washington, Oregon and Nevada California’s COVID-19 Scientific will make the vaccine available to Safety Review Workgroup, which the public. will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine approved by the United States “California has led Food and Drug Administration for with science and distribution. Last week, Newsom data through the announced the panel of nationally- acclaimed scientists with expertise COVID pandemic in immunization and public health. and when a vaccine “California has led with science becomes available, and data through the COVID pan- we will leverage our demic and when a vaccine becomes available, we will lever- scientific expertise age our scientific expertise to veri- to verify its safety.” fy its safety to give everyone the confidence they need to make -Gov. Gavin Newsom important decisions regarding the health of their families,” Newsom said. “This virus transcends our In April, California, Oregon, borders and we are grateful to part- Washington, Colorado and Nevada ner with our neighboring states joined a western states pact on a through our Scientific Safety shared vision for fighting COVID- Review Workgroup for a healthy 19 and reopening economies. and safe path forward for all our Leaders from those states urged communities.” congressional leaders in May to The governors of the other states approve $1 trillion in COVID-19 will identify public health experts relief for state and local govern- to join California’s workgroup to ments and are partnering to pilot a guide the review of any vaccine project testing new exposure noti- approved by the FDA. While there fication technology pioneered by is no proven vaccine for COVID- Google and Apple. 19 yet, the top health experts will For information, visit review any vaccine that receives gov.ca.gov. 14 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Lieu seeks to stop homelessness before it starts n Bill would create Development’s Office of Special who have the least.” Needs Assistance Programs to help “If we can prevent people and $500M fund for a extremely low-income households families from becoming homeless, variety of uses with a variety of costs beyond sim- that will be a savings to society, and ply rent, such as food, transporta- it’s also the more humane and ethi- By cameron kiszla tion and utilities. If approved, the cal thing to do,” Lieu said. funding would go to local continu- Lieu’s bill has garnered support A House of Representatives bill ums of care, the regional authori- from multiple local and national introduced earlier this month by ties that oversee housing and ser- groups. U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) vices for those experiencing home- “I’m very pleased that we would seek to address homeless- lessness. worked with a variety of nonprofits ness by stopping people from “When you look at people who and it’s supported by the United becoming homeless in the first fall into homelessness, they can’t Way, many homeless-specific orga- place. withstand an extra charge of $500, nizations such as People Assisting Lieu’s Prevent Homelessness whether it’s related to a car repair the Homeless or PATH. I’m very photo by Cameron Kiszla Act would create a $500 million or a medical bill or a legal service proud that the Los Angeles Mission housing stabilization fund – $100 that they need,” Lieu said. “The supports this legislation and organi- The Prevent Homelessness Act aims to keep extremely low-income peo- million per year for fiscal years purpose of this bill is to help the zations such as the Venice Family ple and families in their homes. 2021-25 – to allow the U.S. very low income withstand some Clinic as well,” Lieu said. Department of Housing and Urban of the shocks that have occurred In a statement, Jennifer Hark from this pandemic. The best way Dietz, executive director of PATH, much more to do to stem the rising Family Clinic. to prevent the homeless problem said “the Prevent Homelessness Act tide of housing insecurity. The bill “We understand the needs for from growing is to keep people … gets to the root of this complicat- Congressman Lieu is introducing is programs to have rules and regula- from becoming homeless in the ed issue” and is a “timely and a smart and much-needed measure tions around it, but when they’re first place.” thoughtful bill that would have a to ensure we bring to bear all the too strict, you can’t provide people The federal government has “tra- measurable impact on reducing resources we can to keep families the help that they need,” she said. ditionally had a limited jurisdiction homelessness by focusing on those housed, especially those that are The local-control aspect was also on the homelessness issue,” Lieu most at-risk of being unhoused.” struggling to stay afloat financial- a plus, Lauterbach said, as what the said, with much of that focus given “The risk of homelessness – a ly.” homeless community needs in one to homeless veterans. Federal inter- reality that too many overwhelmed Karen Lauterbach, director of city is likely different from what vention can be effective, Lieu Americans are facing – is unfortu- community programs and advoca- would best help people experienc- added, pointing out that while nately only growing as the pandem- cy for the Venice Family Clinic, ing homelessness on the other side California’s homeless population ic continues to devastate our said “homelessness has a huge of the country. has grown in recent years, the num- nation,” added Pete Manzo, presi- impact on people’s health” and “Let’s let the community figure ber of homeless veterans did not see dent and CEO of United Way of “once somebody falls into home- out what is the best way to solve a commensurate spike. California, in a statement. “In lessness, it’s so much harder to get these issues,” she said. Homelessness is a national issue, California, United Ways across the them out.” Lieu added that this bill will be Lieu said, and with the ongoing state have met this challenge head- “Of course, the pandemic has most beneficial to those who are on pandemic and the economic down- on, as we do with any crisis, con- shaken everything up. It’s turned the edge of becoming homeless, photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu turn that accompanied it, “dramatic necting families with supports like the whole world upside down, so and if approved, the housing stabi- U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu pressure” has been put on “those rent and food assistance, but there is you have people with their hours lization fund could prove to be the cut who can’t make rent. In this difference. time, we’re going to have them “The point of this bill is, if lose their housing, potentially you’re currently not homeless and putting a whole family out? It’s just you’re able to hang on, but just Wesson assembles housing advisory council devastating,” she said. barely, it shows you have the skills Los Angeles City Councilman at the end of October and occupied who have experienced homeless- Lauterbach added that this bill’s to continue to function in society. Herb Wesson, 10th District, has shortly after. ness grappling with the difficult flexibility in allowing for money to We just need to give you some help announced the formation of the “This project has been made pos- decisions that come with operating be used for a variety of purposes so you don’t fall into homeless- Hope on Lafayette Bridge Home sible because of continued commu- shelter and housing,” said Chris Ko, was a major draw for the Venice ness,” Lieu said. Community Advisory Council. The nity support and input,” Wesson managing director of homelessness council will be made up of commu- said. “We will continue to need initiatives at United Way of Greater nity groups from the nonprofit sec- those community-driven insights as Los Angeles. “What a landmark tor, neighborhood councils, faith we open and begin to operate Hope moment to finally be sitting together groups, public health and housing on Lafayette so that we can make at one table and focused on one experts, and people with lived expe- sure our unhoused neighbors are goal: helping this community be rience navigating homelessness able to get a roof over their heads safe and welcoming for everyone from throughout the surrounding and the services they need to get who calls it home.” region of the Hope on Lafayette back on their feet and into a perma- The following organizations will Bridge Home, located at the inter- nent home.” have one representative each on the section of Wilshire Boulevard and The Community Advisory council, in addition to two people & Dia de Los Muertos Hoover Street. Council will meet on a regular basis, with lived experience of homeless- The council will oversee and pro- and will have the Salvation Army ness: Breaking Through Barriers to vide recommendations to the city (the facility’s service provider), Success, Heart of Los Angeles, the HEADQUARTERS! with respect to the crisis and bridge LAHSA, the L.A. County Korean American Federation of Los housing facility throughout its final Department of Public Health, the Angeles, Ktown for All, Latino We’ve got the SCARIEST masks, costumes stage of development and operations L.A. County Department of Mental Coalition of Los Angeles, La once its opened. Throughout the Health, Wilshire Center Business Oportunidad, MacArthur Park evolution of the project, the city’s Improvement District, LAPD and Neighborhood Council, Rampart and decorations for the ultimate plan has been to convene the adviso- LAFD attend meetings and report to Village Neighborhood Council, City ry council in the month preceding the CAC as needed. of Los Angeles Lafayette Park HALLOWEEN ! the opening of the 72-bed facility, “This is what ending homeless- Director, United Way of Greater Los which is in its final stage of develop- ness looks like: advocates, business- Angeles and Wilshire Community ment. It is expected to be completed es, residents, nonprofits and those Coalition. Spiders and Skeletons, Cauldrons, Ghosts, Witches! 50% OFF ALL COSTUMES plates, cups, tabelcloths, door in the halloween County looks at new ways to keep parks safe decorations, balloons... costume books Los Angeles County has taken tive solutions, including the imple- also calling for appropriate fiscal steps to implement a community- mentation of alternative crisis safeguards to ensure that funds pro- Enormous Selection! informed public safety strategy for response staffing. vided to the sheriff’s department for parks. The supervisors want to priori- park services are used for the intend- Shop early to avoid standing in line! The Los Angeles County Board tize a more equitable, safety- ed purpose. of Supervisors recently approved a focused and anti-racist framework “Parks make life better, but they We are following the guidelines of wearing a mask motion authored by Supervisors to reduce an over-reliance on law can only do so if they are safe spaces, and reduced number of shoppers at a time. Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District, enforcement in parks. The initiative and we are committed to working and Janice Hahn, 4th District, autho- also makes further investments in with the families and stakeholders we Thank you for your patronage! rizing the acting chief executive alternative crisis response and vio- serve to make sure that we continue officer and the director of the lence prevention strategies. to evolve and strengthen our strate- Department of Parks and Recreation Since 2009, the sheriff’s depart- gies for community-focused policing to address a gap in public safety ser- ment has provided community polic- strategies to ensure that is the case,” vices caused by Los Angeles County ing through its Parks Services said Norma Edith García-González, Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s recent Bureau. However, Villanueva recent- director of County of Los Angeles decision to potentially close the ly announced plans to eliminate the Department of Parks and Recreation. 5969 Melrose Ave. • (323)467-7124 Parks Services Bureau. The board is program entirely and reallocate funds For information, visit bos.lacoun- seeking a report back with alterna- elsewhere. As a result, the board is ty.gov. (corner of Wilcox) Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 October 29, 2020 Allen recognizes JFSLA Pilot program uses unarmed crisis response teams Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by city and as Nonprofit of the Year county leaders on Oct. 26 to Jewish Family Service Los bled to be recognized by Senator announce the creation of the Angeles was recently selected as a Ben Allen as a Nonprofit of the Therapeutic Transportation Pilot, a Nonprofit of the Year in the 26th Year.” new model for unarmed crisis District by California Sen. Ben For the last five years, legisla- response that will dispatch mental Allen (D-Santa Monica). tors from across California have health workers to some 911 calls JFSLA is one of over 100 other chosen a Nonprofit of the Year in for emergency assistance with non- nonprofits that will be honored by their district. Traditionally, violent situations. state senators and assembly mem- Assemblywoman Monique “Reform moves faster when you bers in districts around the state Limón, chairwoman of the lead with purpose and embrace for contributions to the communi- Assembly Select Committee on partnerships that move the needle,” ties they serve. the Nonprofit Sector, invited leg- Garcetti said. “Reimagining public “We are deeply grateful to islators and honorees to a celebra- safety means taking bold steps for- Jewish Family Service L.A. for tory luncheon on California ward to make everyone safe and stepping up to provide even more Nonprofits Day in June. This year, secure. The Therapeutic crucial services to our most vul- the luncheon was canceled due to Transportation Pilot can become a nerable neighbors during this the pandemic, but legislators have model for communities every- especially challenging year,” still honored nonprofits doing out- where that want to meet this Allen said. “JFSLA embodies the standing work in each district. moment by making meaningful best of Jewish social justice val- “The pandemic and shelter-in- change.” photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office ues with their sustained support of place orders of the last few The pilot project, set to launch in The new Therapeutic Transportation Pilot project will use teams of men- the hungry, the aging, victims of months have put nonprofits – usu- early 2021, will remove armed tal health professionals will respond to nonviolent crises and transport domestic violence and those ally hidden in plain sight – in the response from situations that do patients in specially-designed vans. struggling with mental health – spotlight,” said Jan Masaoka, not require it by dispatching men- saving countless lives while help- CEO of the California Association tal health experts to respond to cer- ing people of all faiths and ethnic- of Nonprofits. “California tain 911 emergency calls that and access to mental health care. public safety response, which can ities.” Nonprofit of the Year is an oppor- might otherwise be routed to local “This is another step forward in escalate the situation by increasing JFSLA is a comprehensive net- tunity for our elected officials to law enforcement agencies. The Los Angeles County’s efforts to the individual’s stress and anxiety,” work of support services that wel- celebrate the good work they see program, which will be examined vastly improve treatment for those said Los Angeles County comes individuals and families of nonprofits doing in their districts, for one year with an aim to expand experiencing a mental health crisis Department of Mental Health all ages and identities to a full and for everyone to appreciate the to other cities across L.A. County, in a more thoughtful and effective Director Jonathan E. Sherin. “This spectrum of care. The staff and collective impact of nonprofits in will embed teams of mental health way,” said L.A. County Supervisor approach can be counterproductive volunteers work closely with indi- our communities.” professionals in five Los Angeles Kathryn Barger, 5th District. “As a to helping stabilize the individual viduals and their loved ones, pro- According to a 2019 report Fire Department stations. They long-time advocate for more acces- experiencing the emergency. This viding critical services and sup- commissioned by the California will respond and attempt to de- sible and effective treatment, it is expansion of L.A. County’s port. Association of Nonprofits, the escalate emergency mental health an honor to be a part of this pro- Therapeutic Transportation “The staff and volunteers of nonprofit sector is the fourth calls 24 hours. Individuals in crisis gram and partner with the city of Program in partnership with L.A. Jewish Family Service L.A. make largest industry in the state, will be transported to a location Los Angeles to enhance mental City Fire will further help individ- a difference every day in the lives employing more than 1.2 million where they can be stabilized in a health services for those in crisis.” uals experiencing these mental of thousands of Angelenos,” people. therapeutic van designed to meet “Too often, when someone is health emergencies get the support JFSLA President and CEO Eli For information, visit sd26.sen- their needs and accompanied by experiencing a mental health crisis, and care they need in a time of cri- Veitzer said. “We are deeply hum- ate.ca.gov and jfsla.org. clinicians who can provide support this individual is met by an armed sis.”

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“Scream” pies are available to pur- Uplifters Kitchen chase until Halloween. 119 Culver ince Halloween might look a lit- Blvd., (310)683-5019. tle different this year, anyone West Hollywood Eat + Drink Week showcases Swho comes into Uplifters Kitchen on Halloween in a costume and SocialEats rewards unique culinary, cocktail experiences mask will receive a bag of treats. voters Bags may include Halloween stick- West Hollywood Eat + Drink ers, Yum Earth organic lollipops, oth SocialEats Santa Monica Week runs through Sunday, Nov. almond butter chocolate cups and 1, and the city encourages resi- organic candy corn. Breakfast and and SocialEats Hollywood is Brewarding voters who show their I dents to support its restaurants. lunch items are also available to West Hollywood restaurants enjoy from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2819 Voted sticker on election day. Diners will receive a free order of have pivoted their operations dur- Ocean Park Blvd., (424)268-4904. ing COVID-19 to continue to Freedom Fries with a purchase from Voltaggio STRFSH or Pop’s provide guests their best in culi- Burgers & Shakes. Pickup orders nary and cocktail experiences Halloween and outdoor patio seating are avail- with special food and drink Rooftop fun able at both locations. This special menus. Enjoy world-renowned is only on Tuesday, Nov. 3, while cuisine from West Hollywood’s s Halloween approaches, E.P supplies last. 315 Third St. best restaurants while dining out- & L.P. and the new Tulum- Promenade, (424)317-5431 and doors in fresh-air patios, also Ainspired pop-up Las Palmas will 1542 N. Cahuenga Blvd., known as OUT Zones, or take both host socially distanced (310)927-5442. your gourmet meal and cocktails Halloween and Day of the Dead to-go to enjoy in the safety of weekenders. Costumes are encour- your home. aged for guests to wear while enter- Free Randy’s Donut Participating venues will offer ing a spooky, Halloween-themed their pick of day, night and late- space offering affordable, individ- to voters night menus, specially crafted ual small plates and elevated bar just for this restaurant week. bites from $8 to $15. Start with a xercise your civic duty and visit Prices and meal periods vary by Bloody Spritz made with blood ERandy’s Donuts in Inglewood restaurant and exclude tax and orange juice, prosecco, Aperol and on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to receive a gratuity. Eat + Drink Week bitters. Walk-in availability for par- free donut. Only this Randy’s menus are offered during various ties up to six people are available Donuts location is giving a free meal periods. Please check each photo courtesy of Connie and Ted’s from noon to 2 a.m. Enjoy a Day of raised, glazed donut to voters who menu online to ensure which Connie and Ted’s is one of the many restaurants participating in the Dead brunch starting at noon on show their I Voted sticker on days and times are available. WeHo’s Eat + Drink Week. Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. Election Day. This offer is good At Connie and Ted’s, enjoy a 1, for Yucatan-inspired menu while supplies last. 805 W. three-course dinner for $45. It A complete list of participating venues throughout the event. Eat options. Items available include a Manchester Blvd., (310)645-4707. also includes a glass of house red restaurants and bars is available + Drink is presented by the West lobster quesadilla and breakfast or white wine, or a cocktail. online at eatanddrinkweek.com – Hollywood Travel + Tourism tacos, alongside a specialty Select one item from the starters, make a reservation on the Eat + Board. Michelada in collaboration with Jerry’s Patio Cafe & second course and dessert. A half Drink Week website or contact For information, contact the Calidad Beer. There will be plenty dozen oysters are just $10 with the restaurant directly. No passes, city of West Hollywood’s Bar Election Day tickets or coupons are required; Business Development team at of Instagram moments, from larger- the purchase of an Eat + Drink simply dine out at participating (323)848-6829. than-life Calaveras to an orange new contemporary eatery and menu. backlit photo booth. Brunch reser- brand concept from the team vations are required for parties of Abehind Jerry’s Famous Deli opened four or six people starting at noon. with a new outdoor patio dining Call to reserve a socially distanced area. Guests can sip cocktails and table on the rooftop. 603 N. La enjoy longstanding favorites such Cienega Blvd., (310)855-9955. as matzo ball soup, a pastrami or roast turkey sandwich with cole slaw or potato salad and a pickle. Vampire Pizza The newly imagined restaurant offers a streamlined menu of com- n Halloween weekend, Oct. fort food with a modern twist, such O30-31, enjoy an immersive as an Impossible vegan burger, pizza party with food, a story and Mediterranean salmon salad, pas- game for two people for $32.99 per trami breakfast burrito, European- person. There is also a party of four style chicken schnitzel sandwich for $27.99 per person. Hours are and a six-hour cooked brisket sand- Friday at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and wich dip. Now through the World Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For Series and Election Day, Jerry’s those outside the delivery zone, Patio Cafe & Bar is offering black pick up your party kit at Ghost and white cookies, as well as Pizza Kitchen. Reserve your pack- Dodgers-themed blue and white age at vampire.pizza/delivery. 7751 cookie. Show your I Voted sticker 1/2 Melrose Ave. for a special red and blue cookie treat. The new midweek happy hour offers discounts on cocktails, beer BRENDANA COLLINS GARRYTWINN Fellow reopens in and wine. Order and pick up or sit Westwood on the expansive covered patio. 13181 Mindanao Way, Marina Del n all-new modern Cal-French Rey, (310)437-7600. dinner menu is now available at Athe reopened Fellow in Westwood Village. Vegetable-forward items Boardwalk Tacos include grilled avocado, and sustain- reopens able seafood dishes include shrimp cannelloni. The Galerie, housed he beachside taqueria, inspired within the same walls as Fellow, is a by surf trips down to Mexico, hub for creative exploration, enticing Toffers a newly renovated space by all the senses. Fellow is open Heather Tierney of the Butcher’s Wednesday through Saturday start- Daughter and De Buena Planta. The ing at 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. 1071 menu features a selection of hand- Glendon Ave., (310)208-1071. made tortilla tacos and Mexican- inspired mixed grilled meat, pescatarian and vegetarian options Halloween treats at by executive chef Jared Dowling. Playa Provisions Beverage director Dave Purcell has a cocktail, beer and wine menu to OPEN 11AM DA DAILLYY astry chef Kristin Feuer is bak- complement the culinary offerings. HAPPYHOUR 3- 6 PM M - F ing pumpkin dream bars now Highlights include Mexican wine Pthrough the end of November. Her and beer, and a Paloma Spritz. LAATTE NIGHTTHAPPYHOUR 9.30-111PM FF,,S & S apple fritters are served with Laird’s Boardwalk Tacos is open apple brandy-infused caramel and Wednesday through Friday from 4 SUNDAY ROAST NOON - 4PM are available only on weekends, p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and and her meringue ghost drop devil’s Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. 203 OUTDOOR DINING food cupcakes and Boston Ocean Front Walk, (424)309-5331. 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JEAN-GEORGES WALDORF ASTORIA Upscale terrace dining ean-Georges Beverly Hills Georges’ signature roasted black reopened its elegant outdoor cod exquisitely with microgreens dining terrace this month and dazzling the top. The fish is crusted Jis offering diners an exclusive prix with cumin, coriander and green fixe seasonal tasting menu. There pepper spices on top of the skin are two formal seatings to enjoy making it crispy and flavorful. A chef Steve Benjamin’s exquisite small carafe of Jade sauce made autumn-influenced plates. with lemon braised celeriac and Choosing the earlier seating last fragrant green curry, cilantro, mint Friday night, we were led to a and tarragon was poured around white linen cloth table in the gar- the base of the tender and perfectly den patio on the ground floor of the By Jill Weinlein cooked white fish. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. After the surf arrived the turf – Our server, Robert, welcomed us slices of tender, melt-in-your- and offered a beverage to begin our anced dish. mouth Snake River ribeye cap experience. Chef Steve Benjamin delivered grilled with caramelized garlic. A My husband ordered a glass of the next course – yellowfin tuna colorful beet and red wine-reduc- Santa Barbara County’s Tatomer noodles. This talented chef said he tion sauce was poured into an artis- dry riesling, and I chose an exquis- was named Steve after Steve tic swirl on the plate. Each of the ite-looking Negroni with a laven- McQueen. three potato dauphine puffs had a der sprig and the Waldorf Astoria “He was my father’s favorite red vein sorrel for decoration. monogram etched in a large ice actor,” Benjamin said. There was also a dusting of pink cube. The yellowfin tuna was put into peppercorn on the white plate to The evening’s amuse bouche a pasta machine to create long add more artistic flair. The perfect offered three unique tastes of stands that looked like thick noo- pairing for this dish is a glass of autumn – an ethereal and foamy dles. Chef swirls the noodles into 2014 La Sirene de Giscours caber- butternut squash shot, a confit cube the shape of a rose and adds sliced net sauvignon blend from France. of butternut squash with beet dust, radish and microflowers to elevate For the dessert course, we first and tender and flavorful chestnuts its appearance. Robert poured gin- received a small warm chocolate photo by Jill Weinlein in a bowl. ger dressing from a carafe into the cake with a small scoop of vanilla Executive chef Steve Benjamin makes beautiful red noodles from yellowfin The next course resembled a bowl to enjoy with chopsticks and bean ice cream and a thin crunchy tuna and shapes the strands to form a rose at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills. savory French mille-feuille with a soup spoon. tulle tower. Master chef Jean- two tempered organic egg yolks in I remarked to my husband how Georges Vongerichten was the first between two layers of thinly sliced each of the serving plates were chef to create the molten chocolate chocolate cookie, a coconut maca- for an additional $140. toasted brioche bread. On top was unique and different. One of my cake. Over 20 years ago, he created roon, fudge-like chocolate with the For an exquisite dinner, Jean- a generous spoonful of Petrossian favorites was an abalone-shaped a surprise chocolate cake with a words Waldorf Astoria Beverly Georges Beverly Hills offers the austere caviar. Robert told us a spe- bowl with king crab risotto made pleasing and warm dark melted Hills emblazoned on top, and col- ultimate dining experience on cial ruler is used to cut the brioche from Japanese short-grain rice sim- chocolate flowing through the mid- orful blue and orange macarons. Thursdays through Saturdays start- slices to their exact size of perfec- mered in herbal tea, fennel, chives, dle. Valrhona chocolate dust and This one-of-a-kind celebratory din- ing at 5:30 p.m. tion. The buttery brioche and black pepper and sprigs of dill. broken chocolate bits are strategi- ner is $185 per person. Guests can $$$ 9850 Wilshire Blvd., creaminess of tempered egg yolks Generous crab pieces and blanched cally scattered around the plate. order a sommelier’s wine pairing (310)860-6700. cooked for over one hour, tasted cauliflower florets glistening with For the pièce de résistance, like the most elegant melted cheese lime zest and lemon juice adorned Robert brought five bite-sized col- sandwich. The saltiness of the the dish. orful sweets from the restaurant’s caviar made this a perfectly bal- Benjamin prepares Jean- mignardises cart. There was a Our Matzo Ball Soup is L.A Zoo plans eerie Halloween drive-in available vegetarian too! The Los Angeles Zoo’s Halloween celebration includes a spooktacular four-night extrava- ganza from Thursday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Nov. 1. The eerie evenings will include a not-too-spooky drive-thru with frightful creatures and decor, treat- and-swag bags, a virtual costume parade, classic movies and more. The zoo’s parking lot will trans- form into a Halloween drive-in where guests will start their adven- ture at a creepy campsite-themed Matzo B all Soup drive-thru with custom installa- tions, larger-than-life animatronic animals and haunting décor. “This magical night under the stars will allow families and friends Our restaurant menu to enjoy a favorite pastime while photo by Jamie Pham/GLAZA remaining safe and physically dis- Enjoy an old-fashioned drive-in movie that’s fun for the whole family. is available for tanced,” an L.A. Zoo spokesperson said. “Not only will this be a night of safe, cinematic fun, but your take out & delivery! ticket purchase helps support the film on Oct. 31, and “Poltergeist” important conservation and educa- will be shown on Nov. 1. Phone in an order and we’ll have it tion work of your Los Angeles “This magical night “Poltergeist” may not be appropri- Zoo.” under the stars will ate for children under the age of 13. ready for pick up! Phantasmagorical photo opportu- The gate opens at 6 p.m. for pre- nities and a devilishly delicious allow families and show entertainment. The movies Or get it delivered through Postmates! candy station are also featured. friends to enjoy a begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 Dress in costume and participate in per vehicle with up to two people, Our deli, bakery and all a virtual costume parade for a favorite pastime while $125 per member vehicle with chance to win a zoo family mem- remaining safe and three or more people (discount code of your favorites are availabble! bership. The first 50 decorated cars required at the time of purchase) will receive a pumpkin and carving physically distanced.” and $140 per general admission Since 1931 stencil depicting an L.A. Zoo ani- vehicle with three or more people. mal. Los Angeles Zoo Ticket purchases support the zoo’s Movie theater fare will be avail- spokesperson conservation and education work. able through mobile food ordering. The Los Angeles Zoo is located Families and friends can enjoy in Griffith Park at 5333 Zoo Drive. watching movies while remaining Oct. 29,” Goosebumps” (2015) will Advance online ticket purchase is WoWorld Famous, AwAwawardrd Winning RReestaurant • Deli • Bakekery • Bar safe and physically distanced. be shown on Oct. 30, “The Addams required. For information, visit “Clue” (1985), will be shown on Family” (2019) will be the featured lazoo.org/movies. 419 N F. a irfaax AAvveve. (323) 651-2030 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 October 29, 2020

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LAUSD remains hard at work on Socially distanced book reading held in Beverly Hills Mary Wells, a Beverly Hills plans for the future Unified School Board candidate, Classes at the Los Angeles held an outdoor, socially-dis- Unified School District – including tanced storytelling event with spelling – remain virtual for now, authors Patti Tanenbaum and and we are doing our best to help Carol Zaslow and a small group our students celebrate Halloween of children at her residence on distantly. Oct. 24. The event coincided with It’s a further reminder about what the release of the authors’ new a tough year this has been, particu- book “Lovable Grandpa Joe” on larly for students, families and Friday, Oct. 30. school communities. As the months “Kids and their grandparents or ahead hold plenty of uncertainty, the special adults in their lives there is one thing we know for sure: have been impacted by COVID- our school communities need more, 19 severely limiting social inter- not less, to get through this crisis action,” Wells said. “We need to find thoughtful and creative ways and get back into the classroom Hollywood Elementary and that are safe to provide essential safely. Hancock Park Elementary; and social interactions for both.” As we continue working tireless- fund innovative classroom Tanenbaum, a long-time ly to keep kids engaged and learn- improvements at Rosewood Beverly Hills resident and former ing remotely in an ongoing crisis, Elementary. We were also able to teacher joined Zaslow, also a for- we are also advocating for the provide learning devices and mer teacher, to read “Lovable resources we need to safely bring hotspots to every student when the Grandpa Joe” aloud to the chil- them back to school as soon as pos- pandemic shut down schools last dren. They said children’s love sible. Especially with the precari- March. photo courtesy of the Wells Campaign for being helpers and problem ous status of additional state and Of course, there is no replace- solvers was the basis for the new federal support, kids’ futures are on ment for the in-person instruction book. the ballot this year. our kids need, and more than seven “We wanted to do something grandfather. He also works at his “In ‘Lovable Grandpa Joe,’ we No matter how you plan to vote months later, we are busily prepar- that families could replicate easi- grandfather’s bike shop, Speedy wanted to spotlight the wonderful in this election, I hope you will ing to safely reopen our campuses ly on their own such as sharing a Wheels. When a fire breaks out at and unique relationship between exercise your civic duty and make for hybrid instruction as soon as we book outside, or on Facebook and the store, he blames himself. grandparents and grandchildren,” your voice heard. The November can. show how meaningful it can be to Instead of being discouraged, Tanenbaum and Zaslow said. ballot includes various federal, state That includes rolling out a free kids, their friends and families Alex and his friends, including “There are many teachable and local contests – including COVID-19 testing program for all that are separated by COVID- his dog Big Shaggy Max, work moments in the book; the impor- Proposition 15, the Schools and students, families and employees; 19,” Wells added. tirelessly to fix the problem. tance of responsibility, leader- Communities First Act, and getting our facilities ready with the “Lovable Grandpa Joe” is For information, visit ship, teamwork, family and love. Measure RR, the local School resources and equipment we need about an 8-year-old child named pzzcares.com/lovable-grandpa- These are timeless values.” Upgrades and Safety bond mea- for a healthy and safe learning envi- Alex whose best friend is his joe. sure. If approved, Proposition 15 ronment; beginning in-person tutor- will generate more revenue for pub- ing services and special education lic education statewide by increas- assessments for high needs stu- Kuehl responds to L.A County TK-2 schools reopening ing property taxes for large corpo- dents; opening supervision sites for Los Angeles County Supervisor schools, the first to be approved Kuehl highlighted the Aug. 4 rations, and Measure RR will pro- the children of employees with a Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, has through the state waiver process, motion passed by the Board of vide funds to upgrade, modernize goal of expanding to make them responded positively to the news are independent schools, as are Supervisors taking an official posi- and replace aging and deteriorating safely accessible for more families; that four L.A. County schools had many of the schools that have tion in support of Proposition 15, school facilities, update technology offering free flu shots to our school met state waiver requirements and applied to re-open TK-2 classrooms which increases funding sources for and address inequities in our chil- communities and more. were approved to reopen for grades since the waiver process began. public schools, community colleges dren’s schools. I’ll keep advocating for the needs TK-2. Three of the four schools are “As the waiver application and local government services by Previous bonds have enabled the of our children at every level of in the 3rd District. process continues, I would not be changing the tax assessment levels Los Angeles Unified School government, and regardless of how “Kids flourish at school, so I was surprised to see our public schools of commercial and industrial prop- District to build a state-of-the-art you vote, I hope you will join me in very glad over the past few weeks lag behind in their ability to reopen erty. studio for their New Media exercising your civic duty this that nearly 200 schools, most of classes to all students as they do not “Our public schools need greater Academy program at Hollywood Election Day. Your voice matters, them public schools, have been able enjoy the same level of resources resources to protect the health of all High; undertake a multi-million make sure it’s heard. dollar modernization project at to partially reopen specifically to required to fully shift to the of their students, teachers and staff, Fairfax High, which is nearly 100 Nick Melvoin accommodate students with special processes necessary to ensure the so we can get every student in L.A. years old; install secure entrances at LAUSD Board of Education education needs,” Kuehl wrote in a health of every staff member and County back in the classroom Gardner Street Elementary, West Member statement on Oct. 21. “These four student,” she added. where they learn best,” she said. Rosewood STEM Magnet Urban Planning & Urban Design We n Our Students!

NOW ENROLLING! Be a part of the first Urban Planning and Urban Design STEM magnet in LAUSD! Rosewood is a community that nurtures the whole child and through a STEM focus, with an urban planning and urban design theme, there are many pathways to meet your child’s interests. Rosewood has a full time music teacher with students receiving music theory, keyboarding and ukulele. Students take part in the Mindfulness Lab, Science Lab, Technology Lab, and our brand new Makerspace. Rosewood is also a Social Emotional Focus school. Contact our main office for guidance with the application process.

Your child may be eligible for transportation. Visit www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 October 29, 2020

Data xChange shows positive impact of wellness centers The Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health has released a new Data xChange report demonstrating the widespread impact of Los Angeles Unified School District’s 16 full-service wellness centers on stu- dents, families and community members in the district’s highest- need areas. According to the Data xChange report, 11 school-based wellness centers reported more than 229,000 visits from 86,000 patients in the photo courtesy of KCCLA past five years. Visits grew 143% in the past half decade and patients photo courtesy of LA Trust averaged 2.7 visits per year, demon- The 17th L.A. Unified wellness center is nearing completion at Maclay KCCLA presents K-Pop makeover strating “a strong bond between clin- Middle School. ics and patients.” The statistics in the wellness cen- vices. ties. Six wellness centers have and traditional folktale programs ter five-year impact report were pro- “Because students are only as remained open during the height of The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is offering two online pro- duced by the L.A. Trust’s Data healthy as the communities they live the school lockdown and received grams for children, including “K-Pop Idol Makeover-Super M ‘Lucas’,” xChange, which is designed to mea- in, wellness centers treat family and more than 12,000 visits between which is available for viewing, and “Virtual Korean Storytelling-The sure the impact of wellness center community members, too,” an March and June of this year. Goblin’s Club,” which will be available for viewing on Oct. 30. investments, improve the allocation LAUSD spokesperson said. “As many of our wellness centers The “K-Pop Idol Makeover” is a new video with makeup artist Jina of health resources and connect the “Community members are more pivot toward telehealth and incorpo- and hair stylist JJ in which a K-Pop fan is transformed into an idol. Will dots between student health and aca- likely to be treated for chronic con- rate more specific coding practices the recipient really resemble Lucas from Super M? The video will help demic achievement. ditions such as diabetes and hyper- related to COVID-19, the L.A. Trust fans learn more about how to achieve the K-Pop look at home. The L.A. Trust supports these tension.” Data xChange will stay in step with The “Virtual Korean Storytelling-The Goblin’s Club” event celebrates clinics by offering best practices, There are currently 16 Los them by working to create new Halloween with traditional folktales passed down through generations. prevention education programs, Angeles Unified wellness center reports and insights,” the report stat- Many stories feature goblins and have meaningful lessons about the learning collaboratives and other clinics with two more on the way. ed. importance of love, respect, humbleness and diligence. vital infrastructure. In addition, it has They bring high-quality medical ser- For information, visit The videos are uploaded to YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, and independently raised more than $1.5 vices into traditionally underserved thelatrust.org. can be viewed by visiting kccla.org. million to create the Data xChange, communities, provide culturally which the L.A. Trust views as key to competent care and reduce trans- the sustainability of school-based portation burdens by placing clinics Holocaust Museum LA forum will analyze election on Nov. 4 health in Los Angeles and through- on school campuses. Most of the Holocaust Museum Los Angeles The conversations will be moder- utive director of the Jewish Center out the nation. clinics have a street-facing door to presents “Building Bridges-The ated by Dan Schnur, professor at for Justice; Helen Torres, executive Common student services include admit community members and a Morning After: Sifting Through the USC’s Annenberg School of director of HOPE; and Charlie well child exams, contraceptive school-facing door to admit stu- Election Results for Important Communications and a board Woo, board chair for the Center for management, weight and obesity dents. Lessons,” virtual conversations fea- member for Holocaust Museum Asian Americans United for Self- management, immunization and According to the report, the coro- turing representatives of advocacy Los Angeles. The participants will Empowerment. vaccines, sexually transmitted infec- navirus pandemic has hit Los and social justice organizations on be Michael Lawson, president and A $10 donation is suggested. For tion testing and management, and Angeles hard, especially predomi- Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., via CEO of the Los Angeles Urban information and to register, visit mental health and substance-use ser- nantly Black and Latinx communi- Zoom. League; Rabbi Joel Simonds, exec- holocaustmuseumla.org. 22 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

photo courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Trust Members of the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships class of 2018. photo courtesy of LACMA Getty Foundation releases report on diversity internships LACMA’s Tim Burton exhibition The Getty Foundation has mation about participants in the arts, 15% have been furloughed released the first major report on program, and recent alumni inter- or lost their jobs due to COVID- inspires Daedelus’ ‘Toil & Trouble’ the impact of its long-running views. 19, which is commensurate with Inspired by the Tim Burton in Mr. Burton's oeuvre. Here is a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Among the key findings are furloughs or job losses experi- retrospective at LACMA, record gentleman that has crossed every Internship Program, showing that that 32% of all Getty Marrow enced by those working in other producer Daedelus has created a creative boundary with iconic it successfully influences individ- interns have gone on to work in sectors of the economy. playlist evoking some of the style, so a daunting task indeed uals from underrepresented back- the arts, 92% of those who now “This report reveals the ways playful and spooky forces in to try and reveal his unique spirit grounds to pursue careers in art work in the arts attribute their that internships can spark an Burton's oeuvre with tracks by in song, but with much joy in my museums and visual arts organi- career decision to the internship enduring interest in and commit- multiple artists including attempt,” Daedelus said. zations and inspires a lasting program, and 80% of alumni visit ment to the arts among communi- Shlohmo and Airhead – a perfect The playlist hearkens back to interest in the arts. museums regularly as a result of ties that have been underrepre- accompaniment for the September 2011 when @dublab their internships. In addition, the sented in cultural institutions for Halloween season. “Toil and activated LACMA's campus report found that 45% of interns far too long,” Getty Foundation [Getty Marrow was] Trouble,” available on with bespoke soundtracks, live have joined arts organizations as Director Joan Weinstein said. LACMA’s website, is a musical performances and interactive Created in the members as a result of participat- “We know that internships are menagerie inspired by Burton's sonic installations. ing in the program. just one pathway to change in wake of the beating exhibition. Daedelus said he decided to Because the report was already cultural institutions, but the find- of Rodney King and “‘Toil & Trouble,’ as inspired have this mix be a “counter- underway when the COVID-19 ings in this report demonstrate by the phenomenal Tim Burton soundtrack” for the installation, the resulting civil pandemic began, a short survey that they are a powerful one,” she retrospective at LACMA as well as a meditation on his was added in summer 2020 to added unrest in 1992 ... at through Halloween, is an attempt considerable style. assess the early impact of this cri- For information, visit to evoke some of the very dis- For information, visit the time, there sis on alumni of the program. getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/c parate forces at play and playful lacma.org. were no internship Among alumni working in the urrent/mui/index.html. programs in the visual arts at such a scale that offered similar opportuni- ties to students from underrepre- sented groups.

Getty Marrow is the largest and longest-standing diversity intern- ship program in the visual arts in the United States, and since 1993 has supported paid positions for more than 3,200 interns at 175 organizations across Los Angeles County. By introducing college students to careers in the arts, the program aims to diversify the staff of art museums and visual arts organizations to better reflect the communities they serve. Created in the wake of the beating of Rodney King and the resulting civil unrest in 1992 that brought widespread visibility to deep-seated inequities in Los Angeles, the Getty Marrow pro- gram (originally known as the Multicultural Undergraduate Internship program) was devel- oped by then-Getty Foundation Director Deborah Marrow, after whom it is now named. At the time, there were no internship programs in the visual arts at such a scale that offered similar opportunities to students from underrepresented groups. For the report, Getty partnered with the consulting firm Engage R+D to analyze results from over 2,500 intern alumni surveys gath- ered over the past decade, nearly 30 years of demographic infor- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 October 29, 2020 Lehrer rounds out first all-female LADWP board The Los Angeles City Council’s confirmation of Mia Lehrer as the newest member of the Board of Water and Power commissioners makes city and department history as it marks the first time the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is led by an all-female board. Leher joins four existing Board of Water and Power commission- ers, each appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti: Board President Cynthia McClain-Hill, Board Vice President Susana Reyes, Commissioner Jill Banks Barad and Commissioner Nicole Neeman Brady. “Mia will bring her proven lead- ership, first hand experience, deep expertise and extraordinary drive to ensuring LADWP remains one of photo courtesy of LADWP the most sustainable, reliable and Mia Lehrer, right, was virtually sworn in as an LADWP board member on responsible public utilities in Oct. 23. photo courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater America,” Garcetti said at the time Bob Baker's “Halloween Spooktacular” is now online. of her nomination in September. climate change and creating good- serve,” Lehrer said. “I want to paying jobs,” he added. thank Mayor Garcetti for this “I’m excited and Raised in El Salvador, Lehrer opportunity to serve and make a PlayhouseLive Presents Bob earned her master of landscape difference when it comes to secur- ready to join this architecture at the Harvard ing an environmentally sustainable board made up of Graduate School of Design and future for Los Angeles.” Baker’s ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ later founded Studio-MLA in 1996, Lehrer has served as a member of Pasadena Playhouse television shows, onstage at the talented and accom- an L.A. urban design and landscape Los Angeles’ Cultural Affairs Producing Artistic Director Hollywood Bowl, and myriad plished individuals architecture firm. She has lectured Commission, Zoning Advisory Danny Feldman announced the other spots including community who happen to be widely on landscape and urban committee and the Mayor’s Design continuation of Family centers, backyards and parades. design, including environmental Advisory Panel. But she is perhaps Entertainment on PlayhouseLive For the upcoming holiday sea- women.” and sustainability issues and the best known for her work on one of with the Bob Baker Marionette son, PlayhouseLive will exclu- public process. Her firm has com- her passion projects – the restora- Theater’s production of Bob sively bring Bob Baker's -Mia Lehrer pleted numerous projects including tion of habitat along the Los Baker’s “Halloween “Holiday on Strings” directly Franklin Ivar Park in Hollywood Angeles River and improving pub- Spooktacular.” into homes for the first time. “When Mia takes her seat on the and Vista Hermosa Park in down- lic access to the waterway. She Filmed in front of a live audi- Other PlayhouseLive pro- board, we will make history for our town Los Angeles. served as a member of the team that ence, this wonderous Halloween gramming making debuts on the city and mark a critical moment of “I’m excited and ready to join delivered the city’s River offering – an eye-popping and streaming service this fall progress on the road to true equity – this board made up of talented and Revitalization Master Plan and the unforgettable musical variety include poet, performance artist all while deepening the depart- accomplished individuals who hap- 2020 Upper L.A. River and puppet spectacular – launched and professor Javon Johnson in ment’s commitment to safeguard- pen to be women, and who also Tributaries Revitalization Plan. online at PlayhouseLive on Oct. “Still,” the timely one-man per- ing our environment, combating reflect the diversity of the city we For information, visit ladwp.com. 21 and is part of the fall lineup of formance about the complexities pay-per-view streaming theatri- of the Black experience. “In cal events. Development” gives an insiders’ look at unproduced theatrical LADWP solar program honored for community service A beloved Los works as they are introduced to One of Los Angeles Department Angeles tradition, the world for the first time with of Water and Power’s three com- the first episode featuring Megan munity solar programs, the Solar more than 1 Mullally and Nick Offerman per- Rooftops Program, was honored million children forming excerpts from “Iceboy!” last month for its innovative and a new musical by Mark of all ages have effective approach to serving local Hollmann, Jay Reiss and Erin community needs. The California experienced a Quinn Purcell. Municipal Utilities Association pre- Bob Baker puppet “Intermission with Hashtag sented LADWP with a 2020 Booked” features celebrity inter- performance. CMUA Resource Efficiency & views hosted by LaNisa Community Service award for first Frederick and Danielle Pinnock, place in the Community Service Bob Baker’s “Halloween a comedic duo that started the Programs – Large-size Utility cate- Spooktacular” is intended to be a web series “Hashtag Booked,” gory. haunting night of family fun with with actor Alfred Molina as their LADWP created the Solar a spectral showcase of sweet, first guest. Rooftop Program to help more spooky spirits featuring beloved “Page to Stage” takes the view- homeowners install solar panel sys- characters Purple People Eater, er behind the curtain to explore tems on their rooftops, particularly Dracula, the Invisible Man and the theatrical journey from con- customers who may not have been nearly 100 of their closest puppet ception to opening night. “From able to invest in solar in the past pals. the Archives” celebrates the because of the high cost of installa- A beloved Los Angeles tradi- unique impact regional theater tion. To reduce solar participation tion, more than 1 million chil- has had across generations in barriers, there are no upfront costs, dren of all ages have experienced shaping American culture. no annual fees and no credit checks a Bob Baker puppet performance Bob Baker’s “Halloween or maintenance costs for program since the theater was founded in Spooktacular” can be rented participants. Areas of low solar photo courtesy of LADWP 1963. In addition to in-house through PlayhouseLive for penetration also receive priority LADWP was honored by the California Municipal Utilities Association for performances, members of the $14.99 and is available through enrollment to promote a more equi- its Solar Rooftop Program. Bob Baker puppet family have Nov. 18. For information, visit table solar community in Los appeared in motion pictures, on playhouselive.org. Angeles. nance,” said Martin Adams, labor, the Solar Rooftops Program Under the program, LADWP LADWP general manager and chief also supports green jobs while owns and builds photovoltaic sys- engineer. “Along with our other boosting LADWP’s training initia- tems, up to 10 kilowatts per system, community solar programs, our tives. Trainees from the Women’s Theatre Festival offers on eligible customers’ rooftops. Solar Rooftop Program is an impor- Department’s Utility Pre-Craft Rooftop space is leased for use by tant department initiative because it Trainee Program, developed in new virtual program on Sundays LADWP which issues the customer contributes to our renewable energy partnership with the International an annual check of up to $600. The goals while also directly benefiting Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Los Angeles Women’s Theatre voters rights advocate who lease agreement is valid for 20 the customers we serve and sup- Local 18, are utilized during the Festival is offering theater, fought tirelessly during the Civil years and monthly compensation is porting the green economy.” construction of the rooftop PV. dance and storytelling in a new Rights Movement. Aimbaye will fixed. Participants can save up to LADWP’s Solar Rooftop To date, LADWP has performed virtual program titled perform musical numbers and $12,000 throughout the length of Program scored the top spot from over 400 Solar Rooftop Program “Triumph!” on Sundays, Nov. 1 discuss voting issues. the lease. CMUA for its overall concept and home inspections to evaluate the and 8, at 3 p.m. On Nov. 8, the program “We want all LADWP customers implementation; originality, cre- condition of roofs and electrical The two matinee programs are includes “Tapping My Way to to be able to participate in Los ativity and innovativeness; promo- panels. Thirty-two solar installa- hosted by James and Lissa the Nuthouse,” “Abandon,” “I Angeles’ solar community. This tion of efficient use of natural tions have been completed, and 12 Reynolds. On Nov. 1, Mzuri Didn’t Cry” and “Dare to Claim program has been so well received resources and/or serving local com- homes are currently ready for con- Moyo Aimbaye stars in “The the Sky.” Tickets are $20. because it addresses some of the munity needs; and benefit to cus- struction. Fannie Lou Hamer Story” cele- For information, call significant barriers to installing tomers and/or the community. For information, visit brating the historic Mississippi (818)760-0408 or visit lawtf.org. solar, such as cost and mainte- By utilizing locally developed ladwp.com/solar. 24 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

photo courtesy of Made in L.A. 2020 “Made in L.A. 2020: a version” is organized by the Hammer Museum in partnership with the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens.

‘Made in L.A. 2020: a version’ now in previews While the Hammer Museum the whole – with select off-site Street and Eighth Street, two

photo courtesy of the Red Cross and the Huntington Library, Art and online interventions in near the intersection of South Donor “Katie” gives blood while wearing a face covering. Museum and Botanical between. Rampart Boulevard and Gardens await state and county The exhibition’s opening Seventh Street, and a fifth near- public health approvals to safe- date is dependent on Los by at Seventh Street and ly reopen their galleries for Angeles County guidance Hoover Street. The presentation Red Cross asks for blood, urges “Made in L.A. 2020: a ver- allowing museums to reopen to is co-produced by the Billboard sion,” Angelenos can get a pre- the public, in keeping with the Creative. view of the biennial via two state of California’s “Blueprint Kahlil Joseph’s ambitious people to take flu vaccine artist projects located around for a Safer Economy.” Updates installation of “BLKNWS” a the city. about exhibition dates will be conceptual news program that The American Red Cross is urg- son for the American Red Cross The exhibition catalog, shared via the Hammer website blurs the lines between art, ing healthy donors of all blood said. “There is no waiting period to which showcases newly com- and the Huntington website. reporting, entrepreneurship types to give blood or platelets to give blood or platelets after receiv- missioned interventions made Two off-site projects are and cultural critique, is ensure a strong blood supply for ing a flu shot as long as the donor is by artists specifically for the accessible now, installed installed in satellite sites patients as the U.S. braces for flu symptom-free and fever-free. There page and functions as another throughout the city. The first around the city. season while in the midst of the is no risk of transmitting the version of the exhibition, is episode of an artist-created Coproduced by Los Angeles COVID-19 pandemic. influenza virus after receiving a flu also available. podcast series conceived as part Nomadic Division, the two- Medical experts are urging peo- vaccination.” “Made in L.A. 2020: a ver- of the exhibition will be avail- channel video presentations of ple to get the flu – which doesn’t For those that have the flu, it is sion,” the fifth iteration of the able soon. “BLKNWS” are being hosted affect blood donation eligibility – to important to wait until they no Hammer’s biennial exhibition Larry Johnson’s new site- predominantly in Black-owned avoid a flu epidemic on top of the longer exhibit flu symptoms, have highlighting the practices of specific works are now on view businesses such as barbershops current COVID-19 pandemic. recovered completely and feel well artists working throughout on five commercial billboards and cafés and in other sites of Because blood can only be given by before attempting to donate. greater Los Angeles, is co- in the MacArthur Park neigh- community gathering, as well those who are feeling well, a severe Donors must feel healthy and well curated by Myriam Ben Salah borhood throughout the run of as commercial hubs and health- flu season could create additional on the day of donation. and Lauren Mackler, with the the exhibition. Their content care facilities. challenges to maintaining a suffi- In thanks for making time to Hammer’s Ikechukwu features site-specific texts and Six sites can be viewed with- cient blood supply for hospital donate, the Red Cross will send Onyewuenyi as assistant cura- visuals. Poetic and humorous out reservations with the full patients in need. those who come to give between tor of performance. All 30 interventions into space and list and a map showing each “Get the flu vaccine this year to Oct. 15 to Nov. 11 a $5 Amazon gift artists included in “Made in local geography, the billboards location now available on the help protect the nation from the card via email, courtesy of L.A. 2020: a version” will be quote their cultural and quotid- websites of the Hammer, the virus but also to ensure that patients Suburban Propane. represented at both the ian environment. Two of the Huntington and LAND. continue to have access to lifesav- For information, visit redcross- Hammer and the Huntington – billboards are located near the For information, visit ham- ing blood products,” a spokesper- blood.org. in two versions that make up intersection of South Alvarado mer.ucla.edu or huntington.org. LA Phil’s Ford Digital Festival continues with ‘Tovaangar Today’ Before Los Angeles’ name was Explore the powerful voice of first written on a map, there was artist and poet Solange Aguilar in a Tovaangar: a gathering place and video artist feature. Isaiah Mendoza Bogie’s Liquor nurturing home to the Tongva peo- and Annie Mendoza will share a ple. Co-curated by Kenny Ramos, portion of their documentary “The Jessa Calderon and Kelly Aqueduct Between Us,” which Celebrate Responsibly Caballero, “Tovaangar Today” – a offers radical oral histories about continuation of the Los Angeles water in Los Angeles as told by the Philharmonic’s Ford Digital people of Tovaangar and This Halloween! Festivals on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 4 Payahuunadü (Owens Valley). to 6 p.m. – is a virtual celebration of Kenny Ramos will moderate a the native artists and cultural cre- panel conversation about environ- ators who still thrive in the region, mental justice and protecting fragile Whether you’re celebrating working as poets, actors, emcees, water resources for tribal communi- multimedia artists and advocates. ties. Southern California-based our World Champion The curator-led virtual program indigenous artist and producer The will offer an in-depth exploration Tewa will perform his distinct LA Dodgers or a Jack-o-lantern through multi-disciplinary perfor- blend of jazz, soul and indie music mances, workshops and conversa- at the Ford’s Edison Plaza. tions while centering on the Tongva Indigenous Alternative R&B carving, enjoy it with your and other California nations. The artist PJ Vegas, known for his sultry festival will also feature artists from vocals and gritty content, will per- favorite beverages the local intertribal urban Native form, joined for his set by native diaspora and highlight the connec- dancer Ba’ac Garcia. from Bogies! tions between art, activism, identity Performance poet turned director and tribal sovereignty. and television writer Tazbah Rose Tongva singer-songwriter, per- Chavez will read her multimedia Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs former, poet and jeweler Kelly poem “When did you forget?” Poet, Caballero will perform original podcaster, author and TV writer Wear a Mask & Remember to Social Distance! songs with her ukulele from the Tommy “Teebs” Pico will read Ford’s Edison Plaza. Singer, song- selections from his book “Nature writer, emcee, poet and author Jessa Poem.” 5753 Melrose Ave. Calderon will fill the Ford’s stage For information, visit Corner of Melrose & Vine • (323) 469-1414 with her catchy and poignant theford.com/concerts-and- hooks, rhymes and lyrics. events/ford-digital-festivals. www.bogiesliquor.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 October 29, 2020

pect assaulted a victim in the 600 vehicle parked in the 7600 block of At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of La Peer. Beverly at 10 a.m. assaulted a victim near the corner of Sunset and Wilcox. P OLICE BLOTTER Oct. 24 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect stole a bicy- At 8:18 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 100 block of N. La Cienega. cle in the 100 block of S. Windsor assaulted a victim in the 8900 at 9 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between petty theft in the 1600 block of N. At 11:10 p.m., an unknown sus- Oct. 18 and Oct. 24. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect burglarized a La Brea at 2:15 p.m. pect stole a vehicle parked near ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los vehicle parked in the 1100 block of the corner of Hollywood and Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles N. Clark at 10 p.m. At 4:35 p.m., an unknown suspect Cosmo. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and stole a vehicle parked in the 300 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 10:07 p.m., an unknown sus- block of S. St Andrews. Oct. 23 pect stole a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 7100 500 block of N. Orlando. An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Hills Police vehicle parked in the 8500 block of block of Santa Monica. burglary in the 1400 block of N. Beverly at 5 p.m. Vista at 8:46 a.m. Department Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 7100 block of Department At 9:25 a.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 18 committed a grand theft in the Santa Monica at 11:55 a.m. robbed a victim in the 200 block of 6000 block of Santa Monica S. La Brea. At 3 p.m., a vandalism incident Oct. 18 At 6:35p.m., an unknown suspect was reported in the 200 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a committed a vehicle burglary in An unknown suspect assaulted a Crescent. At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 6100 block of the 7800 block of Santa Monica. victim in the 1800 block of Grace pect committed a petty theft in the Hollywood at 9 p.m. at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 1300 block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect committed a At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft from a vehicle parked At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:02 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 6100 in the 8700 block of Holloway at committed a petty theft in the 300 committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 7900 block of block of Hollywood. 6:45 a.m. block of N. La Cienega. 9600 block of Wilshire. Sunset at 4:25 a.m.

An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 12:40 p.m., a suspect assaulted At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- cle parked in the 7200 block of a victim during a domestic vio- committed a Grand Theft in the grand theft in the 200 block of N. pect committed a burglary in the Franklin at 11:30 p.m. lence incident in the 1200 block of 5800 block of Santa Monica. 8400 block of Beverly. Rodeo at 2:18 p.m. Ogden. An unknown suspect committed a Oct. 21 An unknown suspect committed a At 4:34 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6700 block of committed a grand theft in the 200 An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6000 block of burglary in the 7100 block of Santa Hollywood at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 4:30 p.m. block of N. Rodeo. burglary in the 6200 block of Monica at 5:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 1:20 a.m. At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 20 At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a bicycle in the 6600 block of stole a vehicle parked near the

assaulted a victim in the 1100 Santa Monica. At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Fuller and Hollywood. A suspect was arrested on suspi- block of Poinsettia Place. assaulted a victim in the 8600 cion of driving under the influence An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect committed of alcohol or drugs near the corner An unknown suspect committed a theft near the corner of Hollywood a petty theft near the corner of of Rexford and Santa Monica at grand theft in the 8400 block of and Highland at 7:40 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Hollywood and Highland at 5 6:23 p.m. Sunset at 11 p.m. victim in the 1900 block of Holly at p.m.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect 2 a.m. Oct. 21 committed a grand theft near the At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 20 At 5:05 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 1500 corner of Robertson and Olympic. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Vine. At 5 p.m., a vandalism incident At 2:47 a.m., an unknown suspect 7200 block of Franklin. was reported in the 500 block of committed a petty theft in the 800 An arson fire was reported in the An unknown suspect committed a Foothill. block of Westbourne. 6600 block of Sunset at 9:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7900 block of

burglary in the 1100 block of N. Sunset at 9 p.m. Oct. 22 An unknown suspect committed a At 10:35 p.m., an unknown sus- Gower at 8 a.m. petty theft in the 1100 block of N. pect committed a burglary in the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- Vista at 4:55 a.m. 1400 block in N. Vista. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near pect burglarized a vehicle parked committed a burglary in the 200 the corner of Selma and Ivar. in the 100 block of Swall. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 19 block of N. Ridgewood. committed a petty theft in the 7100 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft near the corner of petty theft near the corner of Peck burglary in the 7300 block of vehicle parked near the corner of Cochran and Wilshire at 12:56 and Wilshire at 1:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Hawthorn at 1 a.m. Schrader and Hollywood at 8 p.m. p.m. petty theft from a vehicle parked in

At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect the 1200 block of N. Kings at 2:58 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 600 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked near cle parked near the corner of Third block of Doheny. 6600 block of Santa Monica. the corner of Mansfield and and Highland at 11:30 p.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Olympic. A suspect was arrested on suspi- burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- cion of driving under the influence of 800 block of Westbourne. tim near the corner of Sunset and Oct. 24 An unknown suspect burglarized a alcohol or drugs near the corner of Cherokee at 3 a.m. Roxbury and Lomitas at 10:02 p.m. vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Oct. 21 Orchid and Franklin at 10 p.m. burglary in the 400 block of S. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Detroit at 1 a.m. Oct. 23 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a burglary in the 7300 At 11:10 p.m., an unknown sus- tim in the 7100 block of Santa block of Hawthorn. pect assaulted a victim in the 900 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:58 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 12:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of N Wilton. stole a vehicle parked near the stole a vehicle parked in the 400 burglary in the 7200 block of corner of Fountain an Van Ness. block of S. Canon. At 2:16 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 4 a.m. Oct. 22 committed a burglary in the 1200 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of Kings. At 4:15 a.m., an attempted robbery At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect theft from a vehicle parked near grand theft in the 200 block of S. was reported near the corner of burglarized a vehicle parked in the the corner of Schrader and Beverly at 3:15 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Fifth and Wilton. 1800 block of Ivar. Hollywood at 6 a.m. victim in the 600 block of Kings at

At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect 8:15 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 9000 burglary in the 8400 block of petty theft in the 6700 block of pect committed a petty theft in the block of Beverly. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose Place at 4:51 a.m. Hollywood at 9 a.m. 900 block of Vine. stole a vehicle parked in the 1100

Oct. 24 block of Ogden. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a

victim in the 7100 block of Sunset stole a vehicle parked in the 1200 petty theft in the 5500 block of At 3:53 p.m., an arson fire was Oct. 22 at 3:20 p.m. reported in the 9900 block of block of Tamarind. Wilshire at 11:30 a.m.

Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At noon an unknown suspect bur- petty theft in the 7100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the A vandalism incident was reported vehicle parked near the corner of glarized a vehicle parked in the Santa Monica at 2:32 p.m. 1900 block of Whitley. near the corner of Santa Monica Fuller and Hillside at 4 p.m. 1600 block in N. Poinsettia Place. and Rodeo at 5:45 p.m. An attempted robbery was report- 10:16 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:25 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- assaulted the victim in the 600 ed in the 7900 block of Beverly at assaulted the victim near the cor- cle parked in the 1600 block of N. West Hollywood block of La Peer. 7 p.m. ner of Detroit and Oakwood. Poinsettia Place at 1:15 p.m.

Sheriff’s Station Oct. 20 Oct. 23 An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 8500 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the Oct. 18 At 7:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly at 6:25 p.m. 1900 block of N. Highland. burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 1600 block of At 5:50 p.m., an unknown suspect 900 block of N. San Vicente. Vine at 3:45 a.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a grand theft in the block of Santa Monica. tim near the corner of Sunset and An unknown suspect committed a At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect 1400 block of N. Alta Vista. Seward at 7 p.m. burglary in the 7100 block of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the Oct. 19 Monica at 8:21 a.m. 7300 block of Hawthorn. An unknown suspect committed a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6700 block of committed a burglary in the 400 At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:50 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a Hollywood at 7:25 p.m. block of S. Fairfax. 26 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY COMPUTER HARDWARE NEWSPAPERS UPHOLSTERY WEBSITE DESIGN PARK LABREA NEWS ALAKAZAM UPHOLSTERY & DRAPERY TThehe & BEVERLY PRESS 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. #330 DisDiscc Affordable DDococ SCREENS • DOORS P.O. BOX 36036 Prices Computer Problems? LOS ANGELES, CA 9006 HARDWARE Commercial & Residential I CAN HELP! SALES & INSTALLATIONS 323.933.5518 Every Style: • Troubleshooting Sofas, Chairs, Slipcovers mackeycreativelab.com 7769 SANTA MONICA BL. www.beverlypress.com Replace Feather Proof Lining • Lessons www.parklabreanews.com [email protected] • Purchase Consultation WEST HOLLYWOOD Broad Selection of Fabrics, Follow us on Draperies & Roman Shades • Phone Support (323)248-0840 Facebook & Twitter HIGHEST QUALITY Joel Rothman for the latest news! WORKMANSHIP www.tashmans.com Call Rosie for FREE Estimate 323.240.5112 Since 1961 Now delivered in 310-491-8409 [email protected] Family Owned & Operated Beverly Hills! West Hollywood LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 29, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in Department 24 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court – Stanley Mosk Courthouse, located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, Petitioner Michael Villalpando intends to apply for an order, pursuant to California Government Code §§ 6008 and 6020, declaring Beverly Press to be a newspaper of general circulation for the City of Beverly Hills and County of Los Angeles, State of California. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 19STCP04891.

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The Wallis to present Reena Esmail ‘Piano Trio’ The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents a four-part digital series featuring violinist Vijay Gupta, cellist Peter Myers and pianist Suzana Bartal Cast your vote for Kennedy performing composer Reena Esmail’s “Piano Trio,” which blurs the boundaries between Indian and Western classical music. The free broadcasts, each fea- turing one of the chamber works’ four movements, will be offered online over a four-week period, on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 29 and continuing on Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 5 p.m. The broadcasts also include comments by the artists, who last appeared together live at photo courtesy of Reena Esmail The Wallis in February 2020, per- Composer Reena Esmail forming the piano trio, among other works by Esmail. Indian) classical music and each dialogue and teaching artistry for "Vijay Gupta and Reena Esmail movement of this trio is a conflu- homeless and incarcerated com- are two remarkable, international- ence of Hindustani and Western munities in Los Angeles. ly acclaimed, game-changing Los musical elements. Imagine if you Pianist Bartal, winner of the Angeles artists and collabora- could say a single sentence, but it New York Concert Artists tors,” The Wallis’ Artistic could be understood simultaneous- Concerto Competition in 2013, Director Paul Crewes said. “This ly in two different languages – that has performed extensively in streaming series connecting the is what I aim to create through my Europe, the U.S. and Asia and musical languages of two differ- music.” earned her Doctorate of Musical ent cultures is an extension of The MacArthur "Genius" Gupta, an Arts in 2018 at the Yale School of Wallis’ deep commitment to pre- esteemed performer, communica- Music. senting Los Angeles-based artists tor, and citizen-artist, is a leading Cellist Myers has performed and programming that reflects the advocate for the role of the arts internationally as a chamber city’s diversity. We are proud to and music to heal, inspire, pro- musician, and since 2017 has held support their work in both music voke change and foster social the position of Assistant Principal and social justice.” connection. After joining the Los Cellist with the San Francisco Esmail’s Piano Trio was com- Angeles Philharmonic at age 19 Opera. He is a founding member missioned by Town Hall Seattle and serving as a member of the of the Saguaro Piano Trio, which and premiered on Nov. 25, 2019, first violin section through 2018, won first prize in the 2009 in Seattle. Regarding the work, he founded Street Symphony and International Chamber Music Esmail said, “My musical world is serves as artistic director of the Competition Hamburg. influenced as much by the Western non-profit organization, which For more information, visit the- canon as it is by Hindustani (North provides musical engagement, wallis.org/composers.

The Oct. 29, 1960, issue of the Park Labrea News included an election year advertisement for a candidate who went on to become one of the most iconic presidents in United States history. John F. Kennedy, who had represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate prior to running for the presidency, accepted the nomination at the Democratic National Convention, which was held in Los Angeles in 1960. He went on to defeat Republican candidate and incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon by less than 117,000 votes, making it one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history. 28 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘Prestige Horror’ attacks a long history of incredible cinema Critics love to diagnose a cultural moment with a flashy new term, elating in the prospect that it might become the next trending catch- phrase. New terms aren’t necessarily a bad thing. “Neo-noir” helped define the darker tone of the New Hollywood, from “Taxi Driver” to sci-fi detective film “Blade photo courtesy of the Los Angeles LGBT Center Runner.” Such terms identify narra- Elvira tive patterns and similarities in pro- duction. But not a new candidate that popped up a few years ago: Elvira to haunt L.A. LGBT Center prestige horror. To call new horror For some dark thrills on the eve his Lordship, the Count films like “Hereditary,” “A Quiet of Halloween, the Los Angeles Vladimere Hellsubus. Place” and “The Cabin in the LGBT Center and Shout! Factory “What better way to start cele- Woods,” to name a few from an TV are presenting two free virtual brating Halloween than with Esquire editors list from August, screenings of the 2001 comedy- shrieks of laughter from the com- prestige horror is an odd choice. horror flick “Elvira’s Haunted fort of your own home,” the cen- They’re entirely different: a Hills” on Friday, Oct. 30, hosted ter’s membership associate demon-possession flick about grief, photo courtesy of Warner Bros. by the horror icon and quintessen- Kimberly Fisher said. a modern-day “Twilight Zone” “A Quiet Place” is one of the recent critical successes that has been tial symbol of all things spooky A virtual costume contest will episode and a metahorror film that labeled as prestige horror. herself Elvira, Mistress of the precede the 7 p.m. screening, parodies the entire genre. Is the Dark. where the top three most gorgeous only common thread that critics speaks to a snobbery that comes “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” The event, “Screaming Live,” outfits will win a poster of like them, fan reactions be from decades of horror films – like At least six horror films earned will screen at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. “Elvira’s Haunted Hills” auto- damned? (“Cabin” sits at 92% on comedy – being dismissed as not a consideration for a year’s best film, and the film event will include a graphed by the Mistress of the Rotten Tomatoes, while users – ‘serious’ art form,” The Times’ peaking in 1991 when “The Silence virtual costume contest. Dark herself. To enter the virtual albeit a bad example of moviegoers Chris Barton writes. of the Lambs” won (some prefer to Set in 1851 in the Carpathian costume contest, participants – drops to 74%.) “Good horror isn’t a new inven- call it a psychological thriller). That Mountains of Romania, Elvira must submit their photos at lalgbt- The notion of prestige horror tion,” he adds, and that’s the central occurred 12 years before the first and her maidservant get kicked center.org/costume. arrives in the wake of television’s point here. Horror enjoys plenty of fantasy film would follow suit. And out of an inn for a slight monetary During both screenings, view- new golden age. As one character subgenres that help categorize con- the closest thing to a science fiction discrepancy during their journey ers will be encouraged to con- from Netflix’s “Unbreakable tent, preparing or deceiving specta- win is “The Shape of Water,” but to a cancan revue in Paris. They tribute to the center through a text- Kimmy Schmidt” rightly notes, tors based on expectations: slash- perhaps it’s a horror film after all. are rescued by Dr. Bradley to-donate mobile phone platform. “You know you’re in a golden age ers, found-footage, body horror, Frankly, the number of horror Bradley, who takes them to stay at All donations directly benefit the of television when you take a show metahorror, surrealist horror, psy- wins – especially over critically Castle Hellsubus in the hills high center’s continued work providing like ‘The Americans’ for granted.” chological horror, etc. acclaimed sci-fi flicks like “2001: above the village. While there, vital programs and services to A Space Odyssey,” “Blade Runner” Elvira meets the residents and dis- those who need it the most during and “Children of Men” – means it’s covers that she happens to resem- the COVID-19 pandemic. measurably more prestigious than ble the deceased former wife of Visit lalgbtcenter.org/watch. other non-drama genre films. Clearly, horror’s high number of “shameless” sequels, reboots and adaptations make for easy targets. But marvelous moments hide in corners of the oft reviled genre: an iconic sequence in “The Exorcist III,” a brilliant American remake of a Swedish film and novel, “Let Me In,” and the first major franchise mashup, “Freddy vs. Jason,” a mediocre film that set the stage for Marvel’s storytelling tools on the big screen almost a decade before the Avengers would first assemble. Vice’s Noel Ransome character- photo courtesy of A24 izes prestige horror – “art-house,” Prestige horror is an odd description for 2018’s “Hereditary,” an unusual for him – based on budget. but compelling horror film. “The last few art-house horror flicks with small budgeted success “Prestige” and “elevated” only “Get Out” director Jordan Peele deal with issues in similar ways,” seek to hate on horror fandom, faced this peculiar dilemma when he writes. “Jordan Peele’s ‘Get declaring most installments trash. his feature debut earned a nom for Out’ (racism), ‘The Witch’ (para- This avant-garde alternative arrives “musical or comedy” at the 2018 noia), ‘A Quiet Place’ (family and as a savior, promoting the myth that Golden Globes, a confusing choice loss), and ‘The Babadook’ (grief) – filmmakers recently discovered this supported only by three scenes all use elements of the horror genre untapped resource. involving a supporting character to sell drama, tickets, and even win If that were true, then why are so authoritatively touting his TSA gig Oscars.” many horror auteurs trusted with while he searches for answers. Sure. But none of that’s unique to big-budget films? Consider the Less than a week before Peele’s the last five decades. The entire number of directors who helm hor- sophomore flick premiered, he “Saw” franchise, eight films dating ror films right before major fran- drew a line in the sand. “‘Us’ is a back to the 2005, cost around $77 chise breakthroughs: James horror film,” he simply declared on million total to produce and grossed Cameron, Gore Verbinski, Richard social media in March 2019. almost $1 billion at the box office. Donner, Sam Raimi, James Wan, This battle over horror’s aesthet- Horror has always had the pub- David F. Sandberg and Scott ic status exposes “a long history of lic’s eye more than best pic winners Derrickson. movies being too good to be con- like “The Artist” or “The Hurt The working definition of horror sidered horror,” New York Times’ Locker.” But to call the latest batch prestige – or elevated horror or Jason Zinoman writes, including elevated ignores the genre’s history post-horror (a term The Guardian’s classics like “Carrie,” “The of notable works that date back Steve Rose tried out to define hor- Exorcist,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and decades: “Psycho,” “The Birds,” ror films without jump scares) – “Jaws,” favoring alternative labels “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Suspiria” and rejects common horror tropes, like “adventure,” “science fiction” “The Shining,” to name several. Esquire says, instead blending and “social thriller.” If a descriptive term arrives to “shades of so many other genres.” Still, the critical bourgeois con- better describe the current trend, it So prestige horror requires genre tinues to dominate horror dis- deserves to stick. But critics’ fresh hybridity? course. scores and award consideration “Evil Dead 2” did that nearly 30 To date, around 20 horror films simply means the gatekeepers years ago. The more astute point have received nominations for learned what horror lovers have comes from the Los Angeles Academy Awards, though the fluid always known: like every other Times: rebranding something that definition of the genre throws some genre, some horror films are quite already exists. films into question: “Black Swan,” good. So perhaps the best label for Instead the term, “primarily “The Shape of Water,” even 1931’s now is merely good or bad. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 29 October 29, 2020

L.A. Master Chorale announces new board members The Los Angeles Master Chorale announced the appoint- ment of two new members to its board of directors, Jennifer Flinton Diener and Shawn Kravich. The board, chaired by Philip A. Swan, provides leadership in carrying out the Master Chorale’s mission to share the spectrum of choral music with the widest possible audience. “We are excited to welcome Jennifer Flinton Diener and photos courtesy of L.A. Master Chorale Shawn Kravich to the Master The Los Angeles Master Chorale named new board members Chorale’s dedicated board of directors,” Swan said. “Their Jennifer Flinton Diener and Shawn Kravich. knowledge and expertise, com- bined with their passion for the husband, Royce. Her career Harvard University, where she arts, will help us to continue to highlights include working as a also received her bachelor’s adapt to the challenges of the senior executive in the hospital degree in English literature. pandemic period and to realize and healthcare industry and serv- Kravich works as the founding the Master Chorale’s vision as ing as senior vice president of executive director of the Snap we look towards the future.” marketing and communications Foundation, the mission of “Ms. Diener’s extensive phil- for American Medical which is to develop pathways to photo by Tim Berreth anthropic experience and Mr. International for several years. the creative economy for under- The Fox Singers will perform “Amor y Odio.” Kravich’s life-long work in the She is currently on the boards of represented youth in Los areas of racial justice and youth the Blue Ribbon of the Music Angeles. Prior to that, Kravich development will be invaluable Center and the Broad Stage at served as executive director of Verdi Chorus features Fox Singers to the organization,” President Santa Monica College, where the John N. Calley Foundation, and CEO Jean Davidson said. she is vice chair of the develop- an organization funded by the “As we continue to build our ment committee. In addition to late head of Sony Pictures and in ‘Amor y Odio’ premiere fundraising program and engage her board responsibilities, focused on creating opportuni- The Verdi Chorus continues its Spain and the New World” are more young people from diverse Jennifer has chaired over 45 ties for unrecognized, talented 37th season with the Fox Singers sopranos Tiffany Ho and Sarah backgrounds, their areas of major fundraising events in the youth in Los Angeles. He attend- in “Amor y Odio, Songs of Spain Salazar, mezzo-soprano Judy expertise will be extremely valu- last 30 years, including co-chair- ed the University of Southern and the New World” presented by Tran, tenors Joseph Gárate and able.” ing the international debut of California for his undergraduate the Verdi Chorus and the Sahm Elias Berezin, and bass Esteban Diener was born and raised in Walt Disney Concert Hall when degree and then University of Family Foundation. This musical Rivas. Massachusetts and upstate New it opened in 2003 and the 75th California, Los Angeles School soirée is the premiere offering of The Fox Singers have been York, coming to Los Angeles in anniversaries of the Hollywood of Law with concentrations in the new online series called Verdi presented at several venues in 1972 upon finishing graduate Bowl and the American Red Critical Race Studies and Public Chorus Presents led by founding Southern California including the school in business administra- Cross, Los Angeles Region. She Interest Law and Policy. Artistic Director Anne Marie Annenberg Beach House, the tion. She resided in Santa holds a master’s degree in busi- For information, visit lamas- Ketchum. The Fox Singers com- Broad Stage, the Huntington Monica for 40 years with her late ness administration from terchorale.org. prise the professional ensemble Library and the Nixon Library. of the Verdi Chorus, which is the “I am so excited for these only choral group in Southern upcoming soirées, which will California that focuses primarily showcase our exceptional Fox on the dramatic and diverse Singers,” Ketchum said. “Finding music for opera chorus. ourselves immersed in a virtual Dedicated to the songs and online world over these past zarzuelas of Spain and the New months has inspired me to create World, “Amor y Odio" will pre- new musical experiences unlike miere online on Sunday, Nov. 8. anything we have done before. Future Verdi Chorus Presents Music is such a vital thing to soirées featuring the Fox Singers share with the world during this will include an evening of difficult time. These online con- Neapolitan favorites and Italian certs also allow us to offer the tal- art songs and an evening dedicat- ents of the Verdi Chorus’ Fox ed to American song. Singers to an even larger audi- The Fox Singers demonstrate ence.” the mission of the Verdi Chorus The Verdi Chorus is a Southern to provide performance opportu- California nonprofit organization nities to young professional dedicated to presenting opera singers, and these highly promis- choruses in concert and to pro- ing singers, named in memory of viding career development long-time chorus and board opportunities for young profes- member Walter Fox, not only sional singers. The chorus was serve as section leaders and founded in 1983 at the Verdi rehearsal coaches for the Verdi Restaurant in Santa Monica and Chorus, but also have opportuni- when the restaurant closed in ties to perform as featured singers 1991, the Verdi Chorus continued in performances, and perform on becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit occasion independently of the organization in 1999. full Chorus. The Fox Singers fea- For information, visit verdi- tured in “Amor y Odio, Songs of chorus.org. ‘Unspoken Word’ art exhibit opens Nov. 3 at TAG Gallery Artists Douglas Teiger, Karen Gallery. Hochman Brown and Emil Hochman Brown is a Los Rutenberg will present Angeles-based photographer “Unspoken Word,” three solo using software to manipulate fine art exhibitions at TAG photographic images. Gallery running from Tuesday, Rutenberg, born in South Africa, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. is a Los Angeles-based artist 28. who maintains studios in Teiger began his art career Inglewood and Woodstock, with an exhibit of architectural Cape Town. renderings at the Urban Center Viewings hours are Tuesday of New York City, moved to Los through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 Angeles in 1984 and currently p.m. 5458 Wilshire Blvd. For displays his works at TAG information, visit taggallery.net. 30 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHoFrom page 1 council members spar over contract Councilman John D’Amico said paigns and electioneering. I’ve CEO of the West Hollywood the discussion was an important watched it, you’ve watched it, Chamber of Commerce, and repre- one, and he “flipped out” when he we’ve all watched it … I don’t sentatives of the Hollywood saw that Heilman had initially put think it’s a rightful use of our public Chapter of the National his name on the time in the agenda, facilities or our public dollars to Organization for Women and the adding that he “was shocked” and assist partisan organizations, Stonewall Democrats, all of whom “I threw up in my mouth, it made whether they be Democrat or worried their programs and events me so sick to my stomach.” Republican,” Duran said. with the city could be put in jeop- Heilman removed his name from Heilman and Mayor Lindsey ardy if changes aren’t made to the the item before the meeting began. Horvath voted against the plan. proposed rule. “It was such a problem that one Heilman added that he has been a Horvath, Heilman and some pub- of the people who wrote it took his proponent of CES since before lic commenters also alleged that map courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills name off of it because he didn’t West Hollywood incorporated in there were political motivations at want it to appear improper, and it 1984, but he didn’t think it warrant- play in the timing and substance of did appear improper. It is improper ed his recusal, as “I don’t get any the proposal. to send $60,000 to somebody who financial benefit from this.” “I checked in with the city attor- Mixed-use discussion to just endorsed you,” D’Amico said. “I don’t think anyone would be ney to see if there were any reports Heilman said that Horvath asked surprised to know that I would sup- of impropriety that were being him to join in bringing the item for port [this] item, but I didn’t want to investigated; there are none,” Fromcontinue page 1 in third meeting council consideration, but he create an issue for anyone,” Horvath said. “There are no ques- removed his name from the item Heilman said. tions currently in place about those comment, which yielded 80 people be omitted entirely, and the project after concerns were raised, and he D’Amico took issue with the tim- kinds of things, so I’m not saying in opposition of the 90 submitted could become entirely residential. “didn’t want to give that appear- ing, saying it “just smells sort of that it isn’t worth the effort to have written and spoken comments on “If we can protect against that, ance or create an issue for people.” bad” to have Heilman support this conversation. I’m glad we’re Oct. 13 and in the ensuing two we have to, because that is the point Councilwoman Lauren Meister awarding a contract to CES when having the conversation, but I can’t weeks. of mixed use,” Mirisch said. said she had been working on the he received the organization’s support something that has unin- Gold said the city’s Regional Ryan Gohlich, the city’s assistant second item for the past few months. endorsement. tended consequences, is overly Housing Needs Assessment allot- director of community develop- “I thought I’d hold off until after “To do it now in the middle of an broad or hasn’t been fully thought ment of 3,096 new units by 2029, ment, and David Snow, of the city the election, but then it seemed that election, when we’re going to send through that will ultimately be to which requires the city to have a attorney’s office, do not believe that it was more appropriate to bring it them $60,000 and then they’re the detriment of the community.” state-certified housing element in to be the case. forward,” Meister said. going to send out a mailer telling us D’Amico argued that the CES its general plan to show that many “I think our position at this time Meister and D’Amico were to vote for two candidates who are item was evidence enough that units could be built, makes the is that you could not eliminate the joined by Duran in a 3-2 vote ask- supported by the two people who changes are necessary, and he added mixed-use overlay zone a necessity. commercial component as an ing city staff to draft a policy for wrote [the motion to award CES a that he was not asking long-running According to the staff report, the incentive,” Gohlich said. city sponsorship of events and orga- contract], that just doesn’t smell and established programs to end. mixed-use overlay zone could That question will likely be nizations when the organizations, right,” D’Amico said. “I’m not say- Instead, he said, this would simply accommodate a maximum of addressed by staff before the Nov. their political action committees or ing that is going to happen, but it’s temporarily prevent council mem- approximately 8,300 new units in 10 meeting, as will another request their board members make endorse- quacking, and I can’t help but think bers who benefit from endorse- Beverly Hills. by Mirisch to look into more finan- ments in City Council elections. it’s a duck.” ments from attempting to secure “We are under the gun to create cial analysis of the ordinance. D’Amico and Meister proposed D’Amico also argued that sponsorships and contracts for the housing, and this is a way to poten- In particular, Mirisch expressed that the endorsed council member endorsements “have value because organizations that support them. tially create housing, and that is interest in land-value recapture. would not be able to bring forth clubs send out mailers which can “We’re asking that we separate critical. If we don’t do this … the Mirisch said that the overlay zone motions that would benefit their cost now $10,000, $15,000 or the endorsement process from the state is going to take over and do it will make the affected properties – endorsed organizations for a period $20,000,” which could constitute a gifting process so there are not these for us. If we don’t comply, it will located on portions of Wilshire of six or nine months after the elec- financial benefit for Heilman in this moments where people wonder, get even more punitive, and we Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard, tion, though city staff could bring case. ‘Oh, that’s just pay to play. That’s don’t have a choice,” Gold said. Robertson Boulevard, Olympic forward such items for council con- “That’s actual value. An endorse- just getting an endorsement and Gold also asked for the council to Boulevard, South Doheny Drive, San sideration. ment in an email from an organiza- handing them money or getting an receive reports on mixed-use at regu- Vicente Boulevard, South Santa Duran supported the motion on tion to its 50,000 members has a endorsement and handing them lar intervals after the ordinance is Monica Boulevard and South more ideological grounds, saying value,” he added. public space,’” D’Amico said. passed, as did Councilwoman Lili Beverly Drive – more valuable. that while he believes issue-based Horvath said while she was open Duran, the swing vote on the mat- Bosse. Bosse also came out in support Mirisch proposed that the city could events and organizations are fine, to “tak[ing] a look to see if there are ter, said that he agrees some politi- of the mixed-use ordinance, though require those properties to pay back explicitly political groups – such as things we can do to clean up our cal factors may be in play, but the she said the RHNA numbers were not 50% of that increased value through those in support of a party or candi- policy and our process,” the motion item is important enough to be con- the primary reason for her support. fees, in-lieu land donations or another date – should not be allowed, as considered on Oct. 19 was “very sidered when city staff returns to “[Mixed use] allows for healthy method to help fund the city at a time doing so would open the door to restrictive, seems to be very specif- council with a proposal. living, affordable housing, smaller when budgets are shrinking due to the representatives from groups with ic and potentially damaging to ser- “I agree, this is all campaign silli- units, senior living and less driving impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. which the city may not agree. vices and resources that the city’s ness, and in two weeks, it will all be … It creates more of a village-style Mirisch alleged that not recaptur- “In my mind, the partisan organi- residents have come to count on.” over, but I still think it’s worth mix,” Bosse said. ing some of that value was essen- zations should not be allowed to use That argument was also made revisiting the policy on the use of However, Bosse agreed with the tially a giveaway to developers that our facilities at all because they during public comment by our taxpayer dollars in public facil- majority of the council that it was amounted to corporate welfare. directly engage in candidates, cam- Genevieve Morrill, president and ities,” Duran said. best to hold off on a vote after “I don’t think our job is to be the Councilman John Mirisch and Vice Bernie Sanders for developers,” Mayor Robert Wunderlich posed Mirisch said. questions to staff that they felt Near the end of the meeting, needed to be answered before the Planning Commission Chair Peter WeHo video PSA series urges mask wearing vote. The council members decided Ostroff addressed the council to rebut that they will each submit their Mirisch’s claims about land-value The city of West Hollywood infections and hospitalizations in social media sharing. questions to city staff so that they recapture. Any attempts to recapture has had a mandatory face-cover- the months ahead. Officials at the When in public, community can receive answers before discus- that land value are not “a bona fide ing requirement in effect since Los Angeles County Department members should maintain their sions resume on Nov. 10. effort to protect the city,” Ostroff said, late May and has been promoting of Public Health are concerned space with social distancing of at “I’m not sure that tonight we’re and that line of argument is instead a “Cover That Face, Maintain that people, such as those aged least 6 feet, and cover their face. ready to adopt the specifics of the intended to prevent the ordinance Your Space” message with its 18-29 who are not exhibiting Public health officials recommend ordinance,” Wunderlich said. from passing and, if it does pass, dis- campaign of the same name, fea- symptoms, may unknowingly that everyone continue to follow Some questions related to the incentivize property owners from turing graphics with brightly col- infect others including parents, physical distancing and infection state’s density bonus program, redeveloping their land by requiring ored green, blue and violet back- grandparents and friends and fam- control directives and wear a clean which allows for developers to cre- such a large payment – or “a pound of grounds and a diverse collection ily who have underlying health cloth face covering that securely ate more units, reduced parking or flesh,” as Ostroff put it – to the city. of illustrated characters embrac- conditions and who are at greater covers both their nose and mouth additional height for their projects “I’m very disappointed that this ing safe, responsible behaviors. risk for serious illness and death. when in contact with other people in exchange for offering affordable has taken a turn like this. I think that Street banners and signs remain To reach “the Invincibles” – 18- not in their household. units, which are already required as it’s misguided and I think the argu- on display on lamp poles and pub- to 29-year-olds – the city is launch- The city encourages residents part of the city’s inclusionary hous- ments that have been made are real- lic medians throughout the city of ing a social media-based video to remain home as much as is ing regulations. In Beverly Hills, ly inappropriate,” said Ostroff, who West Hollywood along commer- series of 15-second videos called practical and limit close contact multifamily projects with between earlier in the meeting called the cial corridors. “Masks Are …” with each video with others outside of a house- five and 10 units must have one mixed-use ordinance “mission crit- Despite awareness-raising, reg- carrying the blunt message: “Wear a hold. Additionally, people 65 affordable unit, and projects with ical” in getting the state to certify ulations and enforcement efforts, f*****g mask!” The series is being years old or older and all people 10 or more units must designate the city’s housing element. some community members launched with four short public ser- of any age with underlying health 10% as affordable units. At the end of the discussion, remain resistant to public health vice announcement videos on the conditions should remain at home There were multiple questions Mirisch, an avid fan of the Los recommendations for wearing city’s WeHoTV YouTube channel: whenever possible; people in from several council members Angeles Dodgers, remarked on his masks to protect others. “Masks Are Badass,” “Masks Are these categories should only leave regarding the impact of the density team’s 3-1 victory over the Tampa While substantial progress has Sexy,” “Masks Are Smoookin’” their residences to seek medical bonus law and the city’s inclusion- Bay Rays, which clinched the team’s been made in reducing the trans- and “Masks Are Tasty.” care, exercise or obtain food or ary housing ordinance, including a first championship in 32 years. mission of the coronavirus in Los The video series is intentionally other necessities. claim from Mirisch that, using the “This is what we missed the final Angeles County, local health offi- edgy in nature, and each video is For information, visit density bonus law, the commercial game of the World Series for,” cials remain concerned about the optimized to capture the attention weho.org/coronavirus and space of a mixed-use project could Mirisch said. potential for a rise in positive of its target audience and promote youtube.com/wehotv. 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FromForum page 1 highlights candidates’ differences powers of the council to improve repairs, and you know I am as pas- always agree with everything that is their lives and the lives of those sionate about these issues of devel- on their platforms. That’s not how around them.” opment and local issues as I am the endorsement process works,” Ryu, the first Korean American working on issues of homelessness Raman said. “How the endorsement to serve on the council, has repre- and anti-corruption. I ran for process works is that they choose a sented the 4th District since 2015. Council District Four to serve you, candidate whose policies and values He touted his experience and went service your neighborhood, as well they stand behind. Many candidates on the offensive early. as the city of Los Angeles.” have been endorsed by so many of “Over the past five years, I have The candidates were also asked the groups that I’m working with, built a track record of working with to explain the difference between but what I stand for is clearly laid the community focusing on critical themselves. Raman said she offers a out on my website. I’ve never flip issues like homelessness and infra- fresh perspective. flopped on anything and in fact, I structure, and stopping irresponsi- “I think that I bring a clarity of have done the most work of any ble overdevelopment. District Four perspective on what needs to be candidate across the city to make it deserves a leadership that is clear, done to really address homeless- exactly clear what my vision of consistent and focused on your ness, not just to allow this situation change is for Los Angeles.” needs,” Ryu said. “The choice to get worse, but to really end Ryu was also asked what frus- before you is clear. I led the fight homelessness, to get people into trates him most about getting things against SB 50 and other developer housing, to make sure that we’re accomplished in local government. giveaways, while my opponent flip providing the kinds of services that He said building consensus is key. flops on this issue. I believe in end- can really get people permanently “The biggest source of frustration ing homelessness, and I am the only off of the streets and into the care is also the biggest strength of our candidate in this race who has a and housing that they so desperate- society as well, and that’s the fact rendering courtesy of the city of Los Angeles FEMA-like emergency response to ly need,” Raman said. “I think I that no one person can make a deci- A rendering of Onni’s proposed 14-story office building extends over the end homelessness, with two bring a real level of integrity that I sion on their own. An idea is only as historic Security Bank building. decades of experience in creating don’t see in our City Council nowa- good as the paper that it’s written on homeless services and housing. My days. We need council members unless you get it passed, and in the opponent has never built homeless who are willing to speak up and to city of L.A., you need eight votes, housing, and her 3-year-old organi- fight for what’s right.” you need seven other council mem- zation’s mission is not to end home- Ryu doubled down on his asser- bers to go along with you,” Ryu lessness.” tion that experience matters. He said. Hollywood office project to Ryu also questioned his oppo- said his work on homelessness, Raman added that she is an orga- nent’s stance on law enforcement anti-corruption and reform make nizer who will be able to get things incorporate historic building reform. him the best candidate. done in City Hall in a cohesive From page 1 “I believe we need thoughtful “It’s very easy to talk, but action manner. and meaningful reform to public speaks louder than words,” Ryu “I don’t have a lot of existing and CEO of the Hollywood corner. Renderings show the retail safety in Los Angeles, like my said. “You need someone who relationships with the current politi- Partnership, the nonprofit organiza- theme continuing north along Office of Violence Prevention. could actually turn that rhetoric into cal system, but I do see a lot of tion which manages the Hollywood Cahuenga Boulevard, with bicycle Unfortunately, my opponent signed action. I have a track record of close council members there who are in Entertainment District property parking and regular parking meters. a pledge to cut the police by 98%,” to 20 years of working on home- alignment with the kind of policies business improvement district, The plans also have two restaurants Ryu added. “More importantly, lessness, working on building and the kind of approach that I have characterized the area as particular- fronting Cahuenga Boulevard as because I’m sure she’s going to homeless housing, mental health brought to the table,” Raman said. ly desirable noting that accessibility part of the new office building on walk back this pledge tonight, her services, everything related and Ryu closed the forum by stating is “one of the best kept secrets of the ground floor. top endorsers, the Democratic around homelessness.” that he remains responsive and Hollywood.” As detailed on the application, Socialists of America, go even fur- Grasso asked Raman to expound knows how to get things accom- “The proposed project is the only the new building will feature neu- ther. Their goal is to totally abolish on a topic that Ryu mentioned earli- plished for constituents. significant office project within the tral-colored glass with a white the police. These issues are too er in the debate, asking her to “Our city and our nation faces central part of the Hollywood ceramic pattern and matte-gray col- important to ignore. These are the explain signing of a pledge to sup- crises is like we’ve never seen Entertainment District BID, and ored aluminum. Grey basalt natural issues that affect real people’s lives port the “People’s Budget,” which before. No matter who gets elected, when completed, will innervate the stone provides some differentiation and voters deserve to know the seeks to dramatically reduce the from the president to the City area with hundreds of skilled work- on the ground level. truth about our record, the promises amount of spending the city cur- Council on down, the next few ers to better support our retail econ- The project is proposed for com- we’ve made and the people behind rently allocates for law enforce- years are going to be difficult and omy,” Larson said. “Today, 79% of mercial uses – office and restaurant. our campaigns.” ment. Raman said she has not critical,” Ryu said. “We must take all of the creative industry jobs The total project will be 217,000 Raman criticized attacks on her decided on a specific amount or care of those who are most vulnera- located within [Council District] 13 square feet, with the proposed campaign as unfair and said her what cuts need to be made to the ble among us and take steps to are located in Hollywood, so the restaurant using 6,500 square feet. goal is to take a proactive approach police department, but said it is revive the economy. Our leaders project presents the opportunity to The proposed building’s total to city governance and to get people something that needs to be consid- need to be ready to take action on expand upon that economic cluster. height ultimately extends to 232 feet more involved in communities. ered, particularly based on calls for day one. There is already too much Moreover, it will help to knit togeth- to cover the mechanical equipment, “I’ve been really disappointed reform that have echoed throughout division and hate. We need leaders er a somewhat disjointed block and with the rooftop set at 213 feet. with the number of lies and the neg- the United States during the past who could bring our community help continue the wonderful pedes- A 4,100-square-foot conference ativity that’s been directed toward months. together. We don’t have time to start trian scale of Cahuenga north center is planned for the rooftop, my campaign in the last few weeks. “The People’s Budget actually from scratch, for someone with no beyond Hollywood Boulevard.” along with a 8,100-square-foot ter- It’s been really disheartening as was a survey of priorities, it did not experience to learn on the job.” race. someone who is new to politics, propose a specific budgetary alloca- Raman added that she is up to the According to the city, the site is who has never thought of herself as tion or a cut, and Black Lives challenge of representing and lead- “[This project] will located within the Alquist-Priolo a politician, who stepped into this Matter actually clarified this and ing the 4th District. help to knit Earthquake Fault Zone, and as space because I really felt like I asked Councilmember Ryu to stop “I started running for this seat together a such, the project is required to needed to show leadership to misrepresenting their work as a because I looked around this city undergo a fault investigation. In the address L.A.’s biggest challenges,” 98% budget cut, and I request that and I saw a city that was quickly somewhat event of active fault traces, the L.A. Raman said. “I think it’s important he stop it as well,” Raman said. “To descending into crisis,” Raman disjointed block Department of Building and Safety to say that part of the role of a coun- me, what is required in our police said. “It’s going to require all of us recommends a default building set- cil member is to be truthful, to budget right now is to look at what coming together, putting that work and help continue back from an active fault of 50 feet. address issues, to talk about policies percentage of our police budget is together to help keep our communi- the wonderful Los Angeles Department of and to have public discussion. We being spent on addressing things ties fed and housed. What I have Building and Safety spokesperson really need to have people who are like violent crime and how much of demonstrated throughout this whole pedestrian scale of Jeff Napier said the developer for proactively reaching out to resi- our police time is being spent campaign is that we have the ability Cahuenga north this project commissioned the dents and making sure their needs addressing issues for which armed as a city to come together and unite required fault investigation in 2015 are met using the full powers of the police response is simply either not for a vision of the future that is real- beyond Hollywood and that a future fault investigation council available to us.” relevant or perhaps even inappro- ly transformed from the very bleak Boulevard.” was not required at this time. Ryu responded to a question priate and can exacerbate the situa- present that we’re in right now.” With views of the Hollywood about the role of a City Council tion. I want to look at that to make -Kristopher Larson, hills and entrances next to the Walk member by outlining his accom- sure that we’re funding unarmed Answers From Page 26 president and CEO of the of Fame, the destination has histor- plishments. responders to those issues in the Hollywood Partnership ically been busy. It is also two “As a city council member, we way that we can.” blocks from Metro’s Red Line sta- are on the front lines. I am your first Ryu reiterated that some of the tion at Hollywood/Vine. line of defense no matter what hap- groups that have endorsed Raman On the National Register of According to the plan submitted pens. This is when you call your had advocated for defunding the Historic Places since 1983, the to the city, the project is proposing local council member. Whether it’s police department and called into Security Pacific Bank Building was the construction of 858 total park- an issue that the city could handle question whether she would follow designed by John Parkinson and ing spaces, even though a total of or not … I will connect you to the their lead. She said her positions Donald B. Parkinson, the same 570 are required. There is also bicy- state, the county, the federal gov- have been explained. architects who designed Bullocks- cle parking for 69 bikes. ernment, whoever it is to get your “I have made my positions clearer Wilshire, Union Station and the Onni did not respond to multiple services and your questions than any City Council candidate in Memorial Coliseum. As detailed in requests for comment on the project answered,” Ryu said. “It’s about all L.A. city history. I have the most the renderings, the former bank or a request to facilitate an inter- the basic services of tree trimming, detailed policies on my website and building is envisioned as becoming view with the project architect, potholes, median repairs, sidewalk groups that endorse me, I don’t the home of a chic retailer on the Solomon Cordwell Buenz. 32 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press