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Volume 21 No. 9 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 3, 2011 Officials Set Sights on Gun Clip Ban Plan Will Add 1,600 Miles n Groups Endorse Federal Law on High of New Bike Lanes Capacity Magazines n City Council Unanimously Approves BY RAFAEL GUERRERO Measure to Encourage Cycling BY RAFAEL GUERRERO Villaraigosa said. he City of Los Angeles But all of that is about to change wants to ban the sale of he City of Los Angeles has as the Los Angeles City Council high capacity magazines, T been a leader and pioneer on unanimously approved a new mas- like the one used in the Tucson many issues, but being a ter plan Tuesday that aims to add shootings that killed six people T bike-friendly city has not historical- more than 1,600 miles of bike and injured 13 others, including ly been one of them. The city devel- paths, lanes and routes throughout Congresswoman Gabrielle oped 373 miles of bikeways from the city. The plan was a joint effort Giffords (D-AZ). The City 1977 to 2010, a figure that mayor by Los Angeles’ Department of Council passed a motion Monday Antonio Villaraigosa found embar- City Planning, Department of to endorse a federal bill that would rassing. Transportation (LADOT), mem- attempt to get high-capacity “Three-hundred and seventy bers of a multi-agency technical ammunition magazines out of the three miles over thirty-two years is advisory committee and the city’s hands of criminals across the not something to brag about,” country. See Bike Plan page 21 Council President Eric Garcetti, 13th District, was joined by Councilmember Paul Koretz, 5th District, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck, and members of Women Against Gun Violence and the Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence, at a press conference Wednesday to call on Congress to pass H.R. 308, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn photo by Rafael Guerrero McCarthy (D-NY) on Jan. 18 that LAPD Chief Charlie Beck (left) illustrated the dangers of high capacity would ban ammunition magazines magazines, and was joined by City Councilmember Paul Koretz and that hold more than 10 rounds. Council President Eric Garcetti. “The recent Tucson shootings are an example of the damage that counter,” Garcetti said. but there is no law against pos- can be done when extreme State law currently prohibits the sessing them. The loophole allows weaponry is available over the sale of large capacity magazines, See Legislation page 22 photo by Rafael Guerrero City officials and cycling enthusiasts gathered on the steps of L.A. City Buck-a-Pack Tax Could Fund Cancer Research Hall Wednesday to announce the passage of a new bike plan. n Lance Armstrong Puts Libraries, Medical Pot Tax Muscle Behind Measure Top List of Ballot Measures BY JOSE MARTINEZ n Candidates Weigh-In “L is for libraries and even-time Tour de France LaBonge,” the councilmember cycling champion and cancer on March 8 Initiatives said. Ssurvivor, Lance Armstrong, Both Tomas O’Grady and announced Monday at a press con- BY JOSE MARTINEZ Stephen Box, each running to ference at Cedars-Sinai Medical represent the 4th District, support Center that he is backing a pro- s Election Day looms, L as well, as does Mayor Antonio posed $1 per pack tax on tobacco in less than one week away, Villaraigosa, City Controller California to help fund research on Athere are 10 measures on Wendy Greuel, all 15 coun- cancer and tobacco-related illness- the ballot for the City of Los cilmembers, LAPD Chief Charlie es. Armstrong and CA State Sen. Angeles, not including West Beck, and former Mayor Richard Don Perata, 9th District, a fellow Hollywood’s controversial Riordan. cancer survivor, were named co- Measure A that would grant any- Authored by Councilmember chairs of the California Cancer one the right to put up a tall wall Bernard Parks, 8th District, Research Act (CCRA). billboard. Measure L seeks to change the Armstrong, wearing his signature photo by Jose Martinez A high profile issue is Measure city charter to guarantee the yellow Livestrong bracelet with a Cycling champion Lance Armstrong put his muscle behind a proposal to L, which will benefit libraries by library department a higher per- dark suit and yellow tie, said he had tax tobacco products to pay for cancer research. He was joined by calling for an increase to amount centage of property tax revenue, good reasons for co-chairing the Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Monday. the city is required to dedicate reversing the devastating cuts of CCRA, which would raise the price annually from its general fund to recent years and restoring library the library department. of a pack of cigarettes from $5 to $6 mobilizing to make history in the the nation and the people of this hours and days of operation to Incumbent candidate Council- in California. fight against cancer,” Armstrong state stand on the brink of setting a seven days a week. member Tom LaBonge, 4th “As a cancer survivor and advo- said. “We all know that as new record for cancer research “Libraries democratize access to cate, I’m excited to see California District, is a “big yes” on L. 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4 Book Sale with special guest host Matthew he Friends of the John C. Calendar Lillard, on Tuesday, March 8 at 8 TFremont Library is holding its p.m. on The Comedy Central Stage at monthly book sale on Friday, March 4 the Hudson Theatres. The hour-long from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. with “The set will mix Lillard’s personal stories March 5 from noon to 4:30 p.m. The Private Life of a Public Place: 400 with the improvised comedy of Dr. sale will include many bargains and Years of the Sackvilles at Knole”. God, a nationally recognized comedy rarities, including compact discs, Robert Sackville-West will discuss group specializing in long-form audio books, DVD’s and videos. The Knole, an English country house with improv and comedic content develop- group will also accept donations of a remarkable history. LACMA’s ment. 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. any books, videos, DVD’s, CD’s or Brown Auditorium, 5905 Wilshire (323)462-2400, or e-mail neil.gargui- audio books that are in good condi- Blvd. Tickets are $20. (323)857-6528, [email protected]. tion. 6121 Melrose Ave. (323)962- www.lacma.org. 3521. 10 ‘The Majestic Judaism Lecture Silver Strings’ Dance Performance ongregation Shaarei Tefila pre- he Grammy Museum presents he Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Csents a discussion with Rabbi T“An Evening With The Majestic Tpresents a performance titled “A Zalman titled “The Battle for the Silver Strings” on Thursday, March Gallerina’s Guide to an Exhibitionist” Jewish Soul” on Tuesday, March 8 at 10 at 8 p.m. Admission is $25. 800 running Friday, March 4 at 7 and 9 noon. Zalman teaches Jewish philoso- W. Olympic Blvd. Ste. 245. p.m., and on Saturday, March 5 at 7 phy and counsels individuals who (213)765-6800, www.grammy- and 9 p.m. The multimedia dance the- have been lured away from Judaism musum.org. atre work explores the relationship by other belief systems or through between artist, audience and the assimilation. 7269 Beverly Blvd. Upcoming architecture of a gallery space. The (323)938-7147. project is funded by the City of West Hollywood, the Los Angeles County Cancer Symposium athedral Chapel School (CCS) is Arts Commission and the National inviting golfers of all skill levels ower Cancer Research C Endowment for the Arts, and will be to participate in its 7th annual Golf Foundation will host a free sym- held at the Laurel Hardware Space, T Tournament and 5th annual Hall of posium at the Pacific Design Center 7984 Santa Monica Blvd. Tickets are Fame Dinner on Wednesday, March on Tuesday, March 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. $30. (818)784-8669, www.heididuck- 30 at the Brookside Golf Club in titled “Advances in Colon and Rectal ler.org. photo courtesy of Corky Hale Productions Pasadena. The event begins with golf Cancer Research and Treatment. The The Catalina Bar & Grill presents a performance by jazz pianist, harpist at noon; a social hour at 5:30 p.m., symposium will feature in-depth pre- and singer Corky Hale, on Tuesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Hale will be and the dinner at 6:30 p.m. All pro- sentations from Tower Hematology Classical Concert joined for the performance by singers Sally Kellerman, Ariana Savalas, ceeds will be used for the Art and Oncology Medical Group physicians os Angeles Philharmonic music Tricia Tahara and Brenna Whitaker, and it will include songs from Haleʼs Science Building Fund. A foursome is and other specialists. 8687 Melrose Ldirector Gustavo Dudamel recording of romantic ballads, “Corky Hale...And Friends — Iʼm Glad $600; while individual players are Blvd. (310)205-5789. returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall There Is You”. The cover charge is $20. 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)466- $150. Dinner only is $50, $25 for for performances on Friday, March 4 2210, www.catalina-jazzclub.com. children 14 and under. RSVP is at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 6 at 2 Improv Comedy requested before March 21. (323)938- p.m. The performances will include identical twins, loony lovers, mistak- installation of its “Decorative Art and he group Dr. God will present a 9976, (562)243-5491, or e-mail to Webern’s “Five Pieces for Orchestra”; en identities and joyfully inept near Design Council Lecture Series” on Tfree improv comedy showcase, [email protected]. Takemitsu’s “Requiem for Strings”; misses. Tickets are $42 to $46. 234 S. and “Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7.” Brand Blvd. (818)240-0910 ext. 1, 111 S. Grand Ave. (323)850-2000, www.ANoiseWithin.org. www.laphil.com. Chamber Music 5 Musical Play he Da Camera Society presents a he U.S premiere of “Trio”, a play Tperformance by the Rossetti T by award-winning writer and Quartet on Saturday, March 5 at 8 concert pianist, Israela Margalit , p.m. at the Doheny Mansion. The will run Saturday, March 5 through chamber quartet will perform music April 10 at the Lounge 2 Theatre. The by Dvořák and Piazzolla. The romantic drama follows the story of Doheny Mansion is located at Mt. St. Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann Mary’s College, 8 Chester Pl. and the young Johannes Brahms , and (213)477-2929, www.DaCamera.org. the performance follows a five-year, sold-out run throughout Russia and Ukraine. Tickets are $25. 6201 Santa 6 Tolerance Lecture he Museum of Tolerance will Monica Blvd. ( 323)960-4412, hold “From Hate to Hope” on www.plays411.com/trio . T Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. The event includes a discussion between a hate Shakesperean crime victim and a former hate crime Comedy perpetrator who reconciled their dif- ferences after several years. 9786 W. Noise Within (ANW) sends in Pico Blvd. 310-553-8403, the clowns for Shakespeare’s A www.museum-oftoleance.com. freewheeling farce, “The Comedy of Errors” running from Saturday, March 5 through May 14. One of The 8 Art and Design Bard’s most beloved comedies, the he Los Angeles County Museum play features a topsy-turvy world of Tof Art (LACMA) is holding an Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 March 3, 2011 Groups Laud Decision on Federal Marriage Act n President Instructs DOJ to No Longer Defend DOMA BY RAFAEL GUERRERO he fight for equal marriage Trights took a step forward on Feb. 23 when President Barack Obama instructed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to no longer defend legal challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter to the photo by Edwin Folven U.S. Congress explaining that the The Barnsdall Gallery Theatre is one of five facilities at the park. DOJ would be instructing its lawyers to stop defending challenges to DOMA after deciding that Section 3 of the act, which specifi- Barnsdall Park in Hollywood cally states that same-sex marriages would not be recognized by federal law, would not hold up to scrutiny Remains Under City Control over its constitutionality. n Council Will Have to Herrera said the gallery offers “After careful consideration, photo by Edwin Folven space for emerging Los Angeles- including review of a recommenda- Officials at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center said the recent decision on Find Funding for area artists and others who normal- See Groups page 22 the federal Defense of Marriage Act is a major step forward. the Facility ly would not be able to showcase their works in private galleries. BY EDWIN FOLVEN “In a perfect world, it would be great to have a public private part- The Barnsdall Art Park in nership that could strengthen Hollywood has been removed from resources and help us keep the a list of 11 city facilities that were gallery’s mission, but we have not being considered for private opera- found that partner yet, and we are tion in an effort to save the city not necessarily looking for that,” de money, and now the city council Herrera said. “We were concerned, will have to find new funding for as was the staff, that an organiza- the facility in the upcoming budget. tion would come in and take over Los Angeles City Council that wouldn’t have the same mis- President Eric Garcetti, 13th sion of preserving a place for local District, had Barnsdall Art Park artists.” removed from the list because of its The other facilities located at importance to the community. Barnsdall Art Park include the “Programs at Barnsdall have Hollyhock House, a historic struc- introduced generations of neigh- ture designed in 1921 by famed borhood children to the arts,” architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Garcetti said. “I heard the commu- building is currently undergoing nity’s concerns loud and clear, and renovations, but is open to the pub- that’s why I support removing lic for tours by appointment. In Barnsdall from the public-private addition, the park features the partnership proposal.” Barnsdall Art Center for adults, the The decision was met with opti- Junior Arts Center for children, and mism by some of the people who the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, a are associated with the park, facility that is used for city func- including Maria Louisa de Herrera, tions and is rented for private the president of the board for the events. Municipal Art Galley Association. Leslie Thomas, the community The association is a non-profit enti- arts director at the park, added that ty that oversees the Los Angeles he believes the decision to keep it Municipal Gallery, which is one of under public operation will be a five facilities at the park. de See Barnsdall page 22 Board of Equalization Reveals Biggest Delinquent Debtors

list of California’s largest of St. James Motors in Las Vegas, Aunpaid sales and use tax delin- who currently owes nearly $4 mil- quencies was revealed on Monday. lion. The local entity with the Jerome E. Horton, chairman of the largest debt is Carepoint Health California State Board of Services, Inc in Van Nuys, which Equalization (BOE), announced owes $1.6 million. that the top 11 debtors have delin- Since the inception of Horton’s pro- quencies totaling $11.4 million in gram, 35 qualifying taxpayers sales tax owed. The complete list whose account balances represent a can be viewed at www.boe.ca.gov. total of $36.8 million in sales and Since Jan. 1, 2007, The BOE use tax liabilities have come for- mandates that the largest 250 tax ward to take care of their debts. Of delinquencies of more than the $36.8 million in liabilities, $5 $100,000 be posted online after million has been collected to date. notifying the debtors that their tax The list, updated quarterly, cur- liabilities will be disclosed to the rently includes debtors with $393.4 public. Horton authored the legisla- million in tax liabilities. Tax liabili- tion that created the state law—AB ties under appeal, litigation, or 1418—when he was a member of bankruptcy proceedings are not the California State Assembly. included. Publication of the list of tax Some of the delinquent offenders delinquencies has proven a success- include Gonluco, Inc of Los ful way to prompt the delinquent Angeles who owes $649,124; taxpayers to come forward and pay Randall Earl Cohn of Los Angeles the amounts due promptly. who owes $639,980; and Beverly Responsible for the biggest debt Hills Auto Collection who owes to the state is Jess James Gallegus $639,980. 4 March 3, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Council Approves Protections for Walk of Fame Mayor Asks Congress to Fast n New Rules Adopted as Rehabilitation Forward Transit Projects Project Moves Forward ayor Antonio Villaraigosa He also asked Congress to Mhas called on Congress to permit the U.S. Department of BY EDWIN FOLVEN develop America Fast Forward, Transportation (USDOT) to a jobs and transportation plan approve multiple projects relat- he Los Angeles City Council that would generate an estimated ed to TIFIA, and to allow Tapproved guidelines Tuesday $51 billion in worker income USDOT to grant up-front credits that are designed to protect the nationwide. to projects and authorize Hollywood Walk of Fame from “America Fast Forward will USDOT to lock-in interest rates damage caused by nearby construc- create jobs right now and do it for the approved projects. tion projects. The plan comes at a the right way by empowering According to the Los Angeles time when the Hollywood Chamber local communities with innova- Economic Development of Commerce is preparing to reha- tive financing for transportation Corporation (LAEDC), the pro- bilitate the Walk of Fame, particu- projects that does not add to the gram could generate $10.6 bil- larly in the area near Hollywood nation’s debt problems,” lion in new federal tax revenue Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Villaraigosa said. and $5.8 billion in state tax rev- The proposal for guidelines was photo by Edwin Folven America Fast Forward is a enue. authored by City Council President The sidewalk around some of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame national effort to improve the “Creating jobs and building Eric Garcetti, 13th District, and sec- in front of the Hollywood and Highland complex has become damaged. way transportation projects are transportation infrastructure can onded by Councilmember Tom The area will be the first to be replaced in a rehabilitation project. financed, allowing cities and and should be a bipartisan LaBonge, 4th District. The terrazzo states to directly access and dis- issue,” Villaraigosa said. sidewalks around the Walk of Fame tribute funds to projects. “America Fast Forward will stars have sometimes been dam- time, this motion creates guidelines from contractors when damage Villaraigosa, who appeared at a leverage private capital to create aged over the years during adjacent to preserve the Walk of Fame and occurs. congressional field hearing on one million private sector jobs construction projects, and there has keep it as the world class attraction “The Walk of Fame has been Feb. 23, also called for an nationwide, empowers local never been a formal plan in place that it is.” around for more than 50 years and increase in annual funding for communities with forward-look- requiring contractors or developers Leron Gubler, president and there had been no city protection the Transportation Infrastructure ing financing tools and does not to consider impacts to the attrac- CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of policy for the Walk of Fame,” Finance and Innovation Act contribute to the nation’s debt tion. Commerce, which oversees the See Guidelines page 20 (TIFIA). problems.” “Millions of people from all over Walk of Fame, said he did not know the world have come to Hollywood why such guidelines had never and seen the Walk of Fame, and we been considered before, but added want to make sure that it is still here that the Chamber, through the for many future generations to Hollywood Historic Trust, has had enjoy,” Garcetti said. “For the first to pay for repairs or seek restitution Maestro Mehta Honored on Walk of Fame

photo by Edwin Folven In anticipation of his 50th anniversary of his conducting debut with the Israel Philharmonic, Maestro Zubin Mehta received the 2,434th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 1. Mehta has enjoyed a long career as a conductor of both classical music orchestras and operas, and by 1961, had conducted the Vienna, Berlin and Israel Philharmonic Orchestras. Mehta served as the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1962 to 1978, and led the New York Philharmonic from 1978 to 1991. In 1981, the Israel Philharmonic awarded him the title of Music Director for Life. He has conducted more than 3,000 concerts and has led orchestral tours spanning five continents. Mehtaʼs star is located at 1600 Vine St.

6 March 3, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Ceremony Marks Milestone at PDCʼs Red Building n Structure is Expected called a visionary architectural “This doesn’t come about accomplishment. because of one person or two peo- to Open This Fall Pelli had envisioned the PDC as ple,” Cohen added. “None of this a 14-acre campus with a multitude could have happened without the BY EDWIN FOLVEN of uses, and it is currently the great encouragement and confi- triangular red tile was placed largest multi-use facility on the dence the City of West Hollywood AMonday on the facade of the West Coast. The first component, has shown.” new Red Building at the Pacific completed in 1975, was the Blue The topping off ceremony also Design Center (PDC), symbolizing Building, which includes more than included remarks by Los Angeles the completion of construction of 120 showrooms galleries, as well as County Supervisor Zev the building’s inner core. Architect the Silver Screen Theatre, a 200- Yaroslavsky, 3rd District; Los Cesar Pelli, the designer of the Red seat conference center, a fitness Angeles City Councilmember Paul Building, joined PDC owner center and two Wolfgang Puck Koretz, 5th District; West Charles S. Cohen for the “topping restaurants — Red Seven and WP. Hollywood Mayor John Heilman; photo by Edwin Folven off” ceremony. The Green Building opened in and West Hollywood City Architect Cesar Pelli (left), the designer of the Red Building, showed off The Red Building is the third 1988, and provides 450,000 square Councilmember Abbe Land. a symbolic triangular red piece of glass that was installed during a “top- component of the PDC, and will feet of office space. Cohen pur- Heilman said the PDC is a land- ping off” ceremony for the structure. Pelli was joined by PDC owner feature 400,000 square feet of new chased the PDC in 1999. See Red Building page 21 Charles S. Cohen. office space. The building’s façade and some portions of the interior are currently still under construction, and it is expected to be ready for occupancy by early fall. “The new Red Building is really a building for the next century,” Cohen said. “It has all the ingredi- ents that today’s and tomorrow’s tenants could want. The unique and luxurious amenities here are not offered anywhere else in Southern California.” The amenities will include VIP elevators that will take executives directly from the valet parking station to their offices, as well as two “sky lobbies” on the top level with concierge service. There will also be a pedestrian bridge linking the Red Building to the PDC’s Green Building, and new parking for 1,500 vehicles. Cohen said the Red Building will fill a growing need for office space in the Los Angeles area, which he said would be in demand once the economy improves. Nadene Gallagher, a spokesperson for the PDC, said no leases have been signed, but it is anticipated that the office space would likely be occu- pied by entertainment or media- related companies because of the location’s proximity to Hollywood. The Red Building will be the final component in the 35-year construction of the PDC, which Cohen

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end each episode with a sappy voiceover and the phrase “xoxo.” ʻI Am Number Fourʼ All jokes and poor teeny-bopper comparisons aside, “I Am Number Four” is definitely a better film than Accurately Named anything Bella, Edward or Wolfboy could muster. The action scenes are actually satisfying. The perfor- ver since “Twilight” proved mances feel less like reality TV and that a film just needs “Jersey E more like ABC Family primetime: Shore” caliber acting and a pop cheesy but not beyond hope. soundtrack to make the tweens The actors of note here aren’t our swoon, we’ve seen a slew of chiseled lead or his damsel in dis- attempted blockbusters try to repli- tress, but Johnny Number Four’s cate the pasty Forks, Washington protector, Henri (Timothy formula. Sadly, if there isn’t a pop- Olyphant of FX’s “Justified”). He ular book series to pull at fans’ nos- hands to adolescent development? may be the king of B-horror and talgic appeal, the result is...well, “I Oh, and he can run fast, jump high generic action, but he’s got some Am Number Four”. Considering and somehow knows combat decent acting chops, even if he nor- the creative talents of producer, moves even though he’s never been mally works with shoddy dialogue. Michael Bay (“Transformers”), and in a fight before. Teresa Palmer also makes a surpris- director, D.J. Caruso (“Disturbia” Now, a “Twilight” remake ingly enjoyable appearance as Photo by John Bramley courtesy of DreamWorks and “Eagle Eye”), “Four” doesn’t wouldn’t be complete without Number Six. Sporting Palmer’s Number Six (Teresa Palmer) comes out shooting in “I Am Number Four.” go as badly as it could. some high school drama. Cue native Aussie accent and rocking a The movie is now playing everywhere. Up and coming 20-something “Glee” star, Dianna Agron, as few knives and outer space hunk, Alex Pettyfer, plays John Sarah (let’s have a moment for the weaponry, she brings the film some Doe, a tortured high schooler who’s original character names, Sarah and much-needed agility in fight scenes actually one of nine alien survivors John). In truly cliché form, she’s as she teleports from opponent to from the planet, Lorien. We learn Registration Closed For New the former class A-lister until an opponent. Oh yeah, she’s fireproof early on that he’s fourth in line to be undiscovered love for photography too. chased down by the villainous transformed her into an artsy fartsy Like all films with a $60 million Riders in AIDS/Life Cycle 10 Mogadorians, lead by Commander outcast. What better way for an budget, “I Am Number Four” is but (Kevin Durand), who’s got just a estranged alien to get to know the a taste of hoped-films-to-come. rganizers of AIDS/LifeCycle in 1994 as the California AIDS little too much overbite when he lay of the land than with the help of Based on the young-adult sci-fi O10 announced Monday they Ride. The cyclists range from 18 talks. Being number four wouldn’t a smokin’ hottie with an increased novel by Pittacus Lore (apparently were closing registration for new to 80 years old and each has com- be so bad if Three just bit the big affinity for Euro-style clothing, the pen name of both James Frey riders because there were no more mitted to raising at least $3,000 to one. Even worse, puberty is defi- photo journals and dreams of leav- and Jobie Hughes...don’t ask, I got open spots. It was only the second support the HIV-related services nitely hitting hard for our Johnny ing home for more extravagant nothing), the film was bought more time in the history of the event offered at the San Francisco AIDS Number Four as his body goes locations. than a year before the book hit that new rider registration had to Foundation and the LAGLC. Last through some changes. Remember Let’s get down to brass tacks, this stands last August, mirroring the be closed. The seven-day ride year the average rider raised more when you woke up one day and is what happens when “X-Men” history of “Kick-Ass”. The book is from San Francisco to Los than $4,500. looked at the opposite sex in a dif- and “Twilight” go to high school — one of six to come, and the film is Angeles will take place June 5 to “This event is unmatched in its ferent way. Well, what if you add no, not “X-Men: Evolution” status, at least set to be the first of a trilo- commemorate the 30th anniver- ability to raise much-needed blue lights coming out of your but any teen drama that desires to gy (only “Potter” and “Twilight”, sary of the first reported case of money and awareness in the fight somehow, can transcend the rule of AIDS in the U.S. The event will against HIV/AIDS while at the three) though it’s weak opening include an estimated 2,500 same time delivering an unforget- weekend might make it go the way cyclists from 40 states and nine table experience to a special of all things during our wonderful countries, and they will attempt to group of people who, like us, Recession. break the event’s fundraising refuse to accept HIV as It may not be the best superhero- record of $12.3 million set in inevitable,” said Neil Giuliano, inspired film out there, but it’s bet- 2008. chief executive of the San ter than “Green Hornet” and plenty “The fact that we’ve reached Francisco AIDS Foundation. of other less engaging films of late. capacity for AIDS/LifeCycle Registration for “roadies,” vol- Don’t bother with the IMAX expe- months before it begins is a real unteers who perform other critical rience since you’d spend most of testament to the power and trans- jobs during the ride, remains the film watching teenage angst in forming experience of this incred- open. Organizers have also hi-def. Instead, catch a matinee if ible event,” said Lorri L. Jean, opened a reservation list for riders you’re bored. Otherwise, wait for chief executive officer of the L.A. interested in participating in next more engaging efforts soon to hit Gay and Lesbian Center year’s event. For more informa- the big screen in weeks and months (LAGLC). tion, visit www.aidslifecycle.org. to come. The 545-mile bike ride began

photo by John Bramley courtesy of DreamWorks John (Alex Pettyfer) studies his newfound abilities in DreamWorks Picturesʼ suspense thriller “I Am Number Four.”

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ike the title of Tennessee any town. LWilliams’ final play, this final The McCorkle family may be the play was most probably not meant best example of a dysfunctional to stand either. In The Fountain family seen on or off stage in recent Theatre’s production, currently run- memory. As the paterfamilias, ning through April 17, the play Cornelius McCorkle, Alan seems to do almost everything in its Blumenfeld stabs the opportunity to chief”. At a certain point in the vile power to drive audiences away. blast everyone on stage, and off, play, one begins to despise every- One would have to be hard-pressed nay even on the streets outside the one on stage, and care not a whit for to find something to admire in this theatre and into the parking lot, into their current circumstance. There’s shrill, ugly, tired tirade masquerad- anger and disgust at the obnoxious Bella McCorkle (Sandy Martin), ing as a tragi-comedy; a dark exper- display of bad manners, vile dis- the materfamilias with a few screws iment in sub-humorous stridency, course and ugly language. loose, for which no one can blame Photo by Ed Krieger filled with nasty tempers, ugly Blumenfeld just leads the pack; the her, who sees visions of her dead Daniel Billet and Alan Blumenfeld star in “A House Not Meant To Stand,” characterizations, and characters rest of the divided denizens are which is now playing at the Fountain Theatre through April 17 on almost as unsavory in their own one hopes never to meet on the Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. streets of our town, your town, or particular way as the “roarer-in- “At a certain point in the vile trash, she turns out to be one of appearance of guns and strumpets, play, one begins those “Jesus Freaks”, who go into the ever-present greed — for liquor religious palsy at the drop of a blan- and money, and the shrill, defeated to despise every- ket. anger of people who do not like one on stage, As a drop-in neighbor with far each other very much, that we from good intentions, Robert quickly get tired of life in the and care not a Craighead, as Emerson Sykes, is a clichéd Southern Bible Belt. Simon nasty piece of work from the neigh- Levy, who has proved himself so whit for their borhood who does his best arguing many times with far better material, current and/or lascivious propositioning directs this divergence from good with a shotgun pointed at his oppo- theatre. circumstance.” nent’s or target’s head, or belly as Good set design by Jeff the case may be, and a beer in the McLaughlin, lighting by Ken pocket of his shooting jacket. Lisa Booth, sound by Peter Bayne and children in the dim dining room of Richards is a bit divine as his costumes by Naila Aladdin- their falling-down house, and hates sweetly dotty wife with a taste for Sanders. her ugly-behaving husband as cosmetic surgery…and big, strong Presented at The Fountain much as we, the audience, do. Then policemen, for the title of which Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., there’s Charlie (Daniel Billet), the Officer Pee-Wee Jackson (Chip through April 17 on Thursdays, youngest McCorkle, a bit of a lay- Bent) was born. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., photo by Ed Krieger about, who’s busy upstairs with his There’s so little reality here, and Sundays at 2 p.m. Sandy Martin and Daniel Billet fail to impress in “A House Not Meant To latest pick-up-chick, the very preg- which one needs even in a comedy, Call (323)663-1525, or visit Stand.” The play is directed by Simon Levy and was the final play written nant Stacey (Virginia Newcomb), and so many clichés — the falling www.FountainTheatre.com. by Tennessee Williams. who’s not only a cheap piece of down family home, the regular

as optional add-ons to Season Ticket Packages. Season ticket Six New Shows Coming holders enjoy a host of benefits not Russell Remembered available to the general public, such To Pantages Theatre as lost ticket insurance and “anytime-any-reason” exchange. For On Walk of Fame information, call (866)755-BWAY, roadway/L.A. has announced Family”, “Million Dollar Quartet”, or visit www.BroadwayLA.org. Bthe lineup for its 2011-2012 La Cage Aux Folles” and The Pantages Theatre is located season at the Pantages Theatre, “Memphis”, as well as the return of on 6233 Hollywood Blvd. between which includes six Los Angeles “Wicked”, the most successful Vine Street and Argyle Street. premieres of recent Broadway pro- show in the Pantages Theatre’s his- There are adjacent parking lots ductions. tory. available with prices ranging from The featured shows will include In addition, the Pantages will $4 to $8. Parking is also available “Come Fly Away”, “Billy Elliot host return engagements of on some side streets. The Musical”, “The Addams “Riverdance” and “Mamma Mia!” Chuck’sChuck’s AutoAuto && DreamDream Machines,Machines, Inc.Inc. Complete Automotive Service - We Do It All! • Tires • Brakes • Shocks & Struts • Lube & Oil • Air Conditioning • Wheel Alignment

• CV Boots • Timing Belts photo by Edwin Folven • Water Pumps Flowers placed Tuesday at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star of actress Jane Russell, who died on Feb. 28 at age 89 from com- • Foreign & Domestic plications related to a respiratory illness. Russell, an iconic Classic Ford Hollywood sex symbol who first appeared in the 1943 film “The • All Years, Makes & Models Outlaw”, went on to star in more than 40 movies during her career. Mustangs She appeared with actor and comedian Bob Hope in “The 1965-1970 • Latest Computerized Diagnostic Services Paleface”, and with actress Marilyn Monroe in “Gentlemen Prefer • Computerized Customer Service Files Blondes”. Other films included “Young Widow”, “Montana Belle” Sales & Serving the and “The Tall Men”. Russellʼs star is located at 6850 Hollywood Restoration 105 South Fairfax Ave. at 1st St. Fairfax District Blvd., in front of the El Capitan Theatre. (323)931-1481 • (323)936-6141 for 50 Years Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 3, 2011

Vladovic, and Board member 80 percent of its general fund rev- Tamar Galatzan, supports a more “It is time to let enue from the state. LAUSD Board Asks Voters balanced approach to solving the For the 2011-12 school year, state’s budget crisis with revenues voters decide if LAUSD faces a $408 million and reductions. they want to help deficit, and is considering solutions to Protect Education “It is time to let voters decide if schools save that include teacher layoffs, the loss they want to help schools save of librarians, K-8 class size increas- teacher jobs and prevent class size teacher jobs and es and reductions in counselors. he Los Angeles School Board islators to work with the governor increases,” García said. prevent class size If the ballot measure passes, Tadopted a resolution on to protect schools from further cuts In January, Gov. Jerry Brown increases.” LAUSD would gain $183 million Tuesday calling for California leg- to ensure the continued investment asked the legislature to place a mea- to protect many of the school-based islators to allow the public to weigh students deserve. sure on the June ballot so voters can positions and programs. It has not in on how to solve the state’s $25 The resolution, sponsored by choose whether to protect educa- the next five years to help schools. been decided yet if the tax exten- billion budget deficit. Board president Mónica García, tion by voting for extending current The Los Angeles Unified School sion measure will be placed on the The resolution calls on local leg- Board vice president Dr. Richard vehicle, sales and income taxes for District (LAUSD) receives almost June ballot. District Opens App Period

he Los Angeles Unified TSchool District (LAUSD) opened the application period for new inter-district permits on Tuesday. The application period will run through April 30 and is intended for parents and guardians who want their children to attend schools outside the boundaries of the LAUSD. The LAUSD will be accepting new parent employment, specialized programs and continuing enroll- ment permits. These permits will allow students to attend a school outside the LAUSD if a parent or guardian is employed within the boundaries of the requested school district, a student is enrolled in a special program that is not available in the LAUSD, or if a student between 10th and 12th grade was enrolled in the school the previous year. Parents who have children that currently have permits to attend schools outside of the LAUSD will not need to re-apply for the permits, but if a student changes schools then a new permit would be required. Applications for inter-district permits are available online only and no paper applications will be accepted. For more information, visit studentpermits.lausd.net. LAUSD Scores Released

he National Assessment of TEducation Progress (NAEP) released results of the Trial Urban Assessment (TUDA) on Feb. 24 that showed less than 50 percent of fourth and eighth grade students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) scored “Basic or Above” in science for the 2008- 2009 school year. “It is important for all of our students to grasp the concepts of science and master this important sub- ject as part of their 21st century education,” said LAUSD Superintendent Ramon C. Cortines. The results compiled by NAEP are considered baseline data, mean- ing there is no other data available for comparison, making it impossi- ble to spot any trends to measure advancement or declines in student performance. The NAEP assessment covered physical, life, earth and space science and was updated in 2009 to keep the content current with key developments in science and cur- riculum standards. Students were randomly chosen to participate.

14 March 3, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

committed a theft in the 8900 block of Santa Monica. Officer Wounded, Suspect POLICE BLOTTER An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of N. Olive at 10 p.m. Killed in East Hollywood The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Feb. 25 Station and the LAPD’s Wilshire Division between February 18 and February 26, 2011. If you are a victim of a crime, here are the telephone numbers of At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- n armed suspect was shot turned towards the officers and local law enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire pect assaulted a victim in the 7900 Aand killed by Los Angeles pointed a handgun, at which time Division (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West block of Santa Monica. Police Department officers on the officer involved shooting Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. Feb. 19 in East Hollywood after occurred. Officers Kim, Brenda An unknown suspect burglarized a leading them on a short foot pur- Escobedo, and Ricardo Aguirre The following crimes occurred in assaulted a victim in the 8200 vehicle parked in the 1200 block of suit and pointing a handgun. all fired their service weapons at West Hollywood between Feb. 18 block of Santa Monica at 2:40 a.m. Poinsettia at 12:30 pm. The incident occurred around McMahon, striking him multiple and Feb. 26, and were compiled 9:25 a.m., when Officer Peter times. McMahon was later pro- At 5:14 p.m., an unknown suspect from www.crimereports.com. At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Kim, along with his partner and a nounced dead at the hospital. The burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft at a business in the 8900 block of Sunset. supervisor, responded to a radio officers are all from the LAPD’s Feb. 18 7500 block of Romaine. call of a prowler in the 1200 Northeast Division, which An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of Westmoreland Avenue. patrols portions of East At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 22 Hollywood. burglarized a residence in the cle parked in the 8900 block of When the officers arrived, they 8900 block of Rosewood. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 11 p.m. observed the suspect trying to Officer Kim was injured by burglarized a business in the 8300 flee, and officers ordered him to bullet fragments and was treated Feb. 19 block of Santa Monica. Feb. 26 stop. The suspect, who was later and released from the hospital. identified as 49-year-old David The handgun McMahon used At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect physically At 3:50 a.m., an unknown suspect McMahon, ran westbound on was recovered and booked into assaulted a victim in the 8900 assaulted a victim in the 8400 physically assaulted a victim in the evidence. 900 block of Palm. Fountain Avenue. Additional block of Santa Monica. block of Sunset at 12:36 p.m. officers arrived to assist and The LAPD’s Force caught up with the suspect a Investigation Division is current- Feb. 21 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 700 block of N. San Vicente at short time later. ly reviewing the incident, which burglarized a vehicle parked in the is standard procedure for all offi- At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect 1000 block of Genesee. 11:40 a.m. McMahon was ordered to get assaulted a victim in the 7900 down on his knees, but the sus- cer involved shootings. block of Santa Monica. Feb. 24 At 10:54 p.m., an unknown suspect allegedly stopped and pect robbed a victim near the cor- An unknown suspect physically At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect ner of Cynthia and Larrabee. Teenage Girl Charged Police Seek Information On Burglary Suspect With 13-Year-Oldʼs Murder 17-year-old female suspect and investigators are withholding nvestigators with the Los At one of the more recent inci- Ahas been arrested and both the suspect’s and victim’s IAngeles Police Department’s dents, a suspect was seen entering charged with murder in the death names because they are juveniles. West Los Angeles Division are ask- an underground parking structure of a 13-year-old girl who was It was not disclosed whether the *.(% ,*-+, +(&,"&+ ing for help in obtaining informa- and his image was captured by a * **,(+1%"."' ,*-+,2"+ found on Feb. 20 in an apartment suspect or victim lived at the tion on a suspect who has commit- security surveillance system. in the 1300 block of South 3rd apartment or were visiting. ted a series of burglaries along the The suspect is Caucasian or /*",,' *&', ,/' ,! Avenue. Investigators believe the victim border between Los Angeles and Hispanic, 25 to 30 years old, five- )*+('*,"' ,!,*-+,',! Officers from the Los Angeles was shot on Feb. 20 while she Santa Monica. feet-eight-inches to six-feet tall, )*+('*,"' ,!,*-+,',! Police Department’s Wilshire was with a group of friends inside The burglaries have been occur- around 160 to 190 pounds, and has Division were summoned to the the apartment. )*+(' '& ,( &' ,! ring since early October, and the short, dark hair. ++,+ ( ,! ,*-+, ,0)"%%0 apartment complex by an anony- A motive for the murder has suspect has mostly targeted storage Anyone with information is mous caller, and found the girl not been determined, and investi- units in parking structures. urged to call Detective Bowens at 0(-*+% -*"' 0(-* %" ,"& suffering from a single gunshot gators are asking anyone with Detectives believe the same suspect (310)444-1524 or (310)444-1522. ! *.(% ,*-+, /"%% %+( wound. The incident occurred in information to contact Wilshire is also responsible for several thefts During weekends and off-hours, '&,!)*+('' (* "''"% the Country Club Park District, Division homicide detectives from parked vehicles and several call the LAPD’s 24-hour, toll-free "'+,",-,"(' /!( /(-% !'% near Pico Boulevard and John Jamison or Mark Holguin at petty thefts. hotline at (877)LAPD247. Arlington Avenue. (213)473-0446. During weekends 0(-*++,+"',!.',( 0(-* Los Angeles City Fire and off-hours, call the LAPD’s "+"%",0 ' ,!"* "+,*"-,"(' Department personnel pro- 24-hour, toll-free hotline at "',!.',( 0(-*,! nounced the girl dead at scene, (877)LAPD-24-7. Gang-Related Shooting *.(%,*-+,&0&' (**.($00(-,'0,"& Claims Life of Teenage Boy -*"' 0(-*%" "+%(' +0(- Christina Aguilera Detained in * (&),', ! ,*&+ ( WeHo for Public Intoxication 13-year-old boy was shot Immediately after the shooting, 0(-* ,*-+, (& "**.(% Aand killed in an alleged the suspects went back to their car '(,+-#,,(!' ,*0(-* gang-related incident near and drove away. The vehicle was ,!-+*.(%,*-+, op star Christina Aguilera was care for Temple Street and Benton Way described as a dark colored, 2000- taken into custody Tuesday her safety (',"'+)*(."+"('+/!"!"*, P on Feb. 21, and police are seeking 2001 Toyota Camry. morning at 2:45 a.m. by the Los and was ,!"+,*"-,"('( 0(-*++,+(' the suspects who are believed to The victim was shot multiple Angeles Sheriff’s Department taken into have committed the murder. times and was pronounced dead (* ,*0(-*,!",!,*-+,,+ when the car she was riding in was custody. The incident is being investi- at the scene. The two other vic- +1/"%%+-+,",-,2 pulled over. According to Sheriff’s Sheriff’s gated by detectives with the Los tims fled before police arrived, spokesperson Steve Whitmore, the stressed Angeles Police Department’s and detectives are asking that they ' +( ,"' + 1/"%% +-+," car, a Mustang, was pulled over at a that she Rampart Division. Around 7:25 come forward to aid in the ongo- ,-,2",!-+( *.(%,*-+, traffic stop in the 1100 block of was not p.m., three young men standing ing investigation. '" " "&)%&', )*()*%0" Clark Street in West Hollywood involved on the northwest corner of Anyone with information is because of an “exhibition of in any %"&"', ,! ' (* ,! )*( Temple Street and Benton Way asked to call Det. J. Motto at sound.” criminal , ( 0(-* ++,+ !% "' ,! were approached by several men (213)484-3639.During weekends The driver, Matthew Rutler, was activity Matthew Rutler was who got out of a nearby parked and off-hours, call the LAPD’s '&( 0(-*,*-+,",!-+.(""' spinning his tires in such a way that and will driving with a 0.09 car. At least one of the men 24-hour, toll-free hotline at ","('%% %')*(, + it could be heard 100 yards away. not be BAC Tuesay morning opened fire on the three victims, (877)LAPD247. ')*!)+"-''++*0%0+ Rutler was determined to be driving prosecut- striking the unidentified juvenile. under the influence of alcohol and ed. "' ,! &"'"+,*,"(' ' "+,*" was arrested. His blood alcohol Aguilera was arrested for public -,"('( 0(-*+,, content was 0.092, just over the intoxication, a misdemeanor, legal limit of 0.08. booked and fingerprinted and Aguilera was the passenger in the placed in a cell where she was held for approximately six hours before vehicle and deputies determined ,)!'*&* she was intoxicated and unable to being released. "%+!"*%."-",+, (+' %+",, + 4,, " 3" (3"! (4 2 0&"01 0%"2 )12$01! (3" 2#" "4112'! "! Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 March 3, 2011 Letters To The Editor Grossʼ Anger Should Be Directed Elsewhere

number of my supporters com- Aplained about the article 8,%88,)$)78300=;33( regarding my purported unautho- 0%22-2+ 311-77-32 ;-00 ,30( % 9&0-' )%6-2+ 83 rized use of the logo of the Coalition '327-()68,)*3003;-2+-8)1 of Economic Survival (CES), because it did not appear that I had an opportunity to rebut the allega- %6)%:)29) $)78 tions. I want the record to reflect 300=;33( %0-*362-% that your reporter Jose Martinez did make an effort to contact me. Unfortunately, I was unable to get )59)7883()130-7,*3967869'896)7 back to him by deadline due to pro- *36 8,) '327869'8-32 3* % *-:)7836= fessional and campaign commit- 1-<)(97) 463.)'8 ;-8, 8,-68=8;3 ments. I have complete respect for %**36(%&0),397-2+92-87 Mr. Martinez’s professionalism. On the other hand, I am confused by ramblings of Larry Gross, exec- )130-8-32 )61-8 ):)0341)28 utive director of CES. It appears )61-8 %2( %2= 38,)6 6)59-6)( 4)6 that CES and I on the same side of 1-87 this issue; we both are concerned about the demolition of rent con- trolled housing which is forcing 3,2#9803; 9803; "-+,) long term residents from their homes. ",967(%= %6', In my mailer, I attributed a quote %8 41 to Mr. Gross, which appeared on March 21, 2009, in the Los Angeles $)78300=;33(%6/9(-836-91 Times. I stand by the integrity of !%2#-')28)390):%6( that statement. I used the CES logo $)78300=;33( for identification purposes only, as The late Los Angeles City Council President John Ferraro, 4th Mr. Gross is the organization’s District, was pictured in a campaign advertisement in the March 23, executive director. Nothing in his 311)6'-%0 68)6-%0 1967 issue of the Park Labrea News when he was running for his first quote indicates that he or his organization have endorsed me. term in office. Ferraro, who had been appointed to the city council in Mr. Gross’ anger and frustration 1966 after the death of Councilman Harold A. Henry, was first elect- %8)+36-'%00=)<)148*6318,)463:- ed to represent the 4th Council District on April 4, 1967. He went on are misplaced. He should be angry 7-3273*8,)%0-*362-%2:-6321)28%0 at his former protégés, John to be reelected nine times and served for 35 years. Ferraro remains Heilman and Abbe Land, who have the longest serving councilmember in the cityʼs history. He passed 9%0-8= '8 49679%28 83 allowed the destruction of rent con- away in 2001 after a battle with spleen cancer. !)'8-32 > 2-00 trolled housing in order to accom- ):)0341)28 modate the deep-pocketed developers who bankroll their re-election fills, including rocks, stones, met- and Koretz for understanding the campaigns. It should be noted that als, glass, cement and tiles. And problem, listening to their con- neither Heilman or Land has listed how about tree roots? Even after the stituents and acting appropriately. @A 9879A ;-00&)%:%-0%&0)32",967(%= %6', CES as one of their endorsers in tree is cut down, ficus tree roots %8-8=%00 !%28%32-'%0:( %2( their campaign mail to date. continue to grow and destroy our Harald Hahn 8,)$-&6%6= !%2#-')28)390):%6( sidewalks and clog sewer pipes. Burton Way Homeowners Steve Martin Association West Hollywood George Epstein 8,-7-8)1-2'3968 =391%=&) Detroit Street Getty House Is The 0-1-8)( 83 6%-7-2+ 320= 8,37) -779)7 =39 36 731)32) Plastic Bags Least of Perfect Neighbor )07) 6%-7)( %8 8,) 9&0-' )%6-2+ ()7'6-&)( -2 8,-7 Our Problems Kudos To Garcetti and 238-') 36 -2 8,) ;6-88)2 '366)7432()2') ()0-:)6)( 83 Koretz For Listening live across the street [from the 8,) $)78 300=;33( 0%22-2+ 311-77-32 :-% 8,) ’m not sure it is a good idea to ban IGetty House]. We moved into 31192-8= ):)0341)28 )4%681)28 %8 36 46-36 83 Iplastic shopping bags. There are ometimes things work out for this neighborhood 16 years ago 8,)9&0-')%6-2+ pros and cons that should be care- Sthe best. Not often, but in the because we loved the stately homes fully and thoroughly evaluated instance of the mayor’s proposed and beautiful landscaping. It is like before acting. 50-year lease deal for the nine city living in a beautiful park. 7 758"D C!A A 1)6-'%27;-8,-7%&-0-8-)7'83* First of all, the bags do an excel- owned garages, they did. On Feb. We have voted as a neighbor- 77-78-:)-78)2-2+):-')7 ;-00&)%:%-0 lent job in carrying food purchases 23, the city council voted 12-0 to hood to allow only 42-inch walls to %&0)*36',)'/398%88,)1))8-2+*=396)59-6)74) from the market, for which they kill the deal. In spite of heavy pres- keep the integrity of this lovely '-%0%77-78%2')83%88)2( )+86%274368%8-32 36834%6 were developed many years ago. sure from the mayor, the council neighbohood — not a compound They are both reusable and recy- heard from a coalition of business- with fortified walls. What do walls 8-'-4%8) -2 8,-7 1))8-2+ )+ 7-+2)6 *36 8,) ,)%6-2+ clable. In fact, the Society of es, the residential community and in front of homes say for a neigh- -14%-6)( =391978'%003679&1-8=3966)59)78-2;6-8 Plastics Engineers has a major divi- many of the neighborhood councils borhood — “it is not safe here, we -2+838,)"6%274368%8-32-:-7-32%8 %8 sion that deals with such issues; in the San Fernando Valley, the are afraid.” This does not raise 0)%78 ,396746-36838,)1))8-2+",)-8="0-2) WeHo ought to consult with these Westside and Hollywood in opposi- property values, it lowers them. experts before acting. tion to this misbegotten plan (of This does not add beauty to the *368,),)%6-2+-14%-6)(-7 What’s more, much debris — not course not from the Mid-City West street, it hides it. We have safe- just plastics bags — is polluting our Neighborhood Council in our area). guards in place — an HPOZ, a city %6) -2:-8)( 83 %88)2( oceans. More appropriate would be Through the leadership of Council zoning law, a homeowners associa- 7%-( 9&0-' )%6-2+ 83 )<46)77 8,)-6 34-2-32 -2 8,-7 efforts to prevent debris from get- President Garcetti and tion and a Historical Society. ting into the ocean. How? Simply Councilmember Koretz, the council They all disapprove of this zone 1%88)6 provide waste receptacles on our realized that to lease out the variance. That should be enough. streets for debris (so people won’t garages, with the subsequent neces- The mayor is in office less than two 79 B9A 9 !6 795A!76 '328%'86%2'-7'33286)6%7 toss it into the gutter), educate the sary great rise in parking fees, the more years. Is this the legacy he !)2-360%22)6 -28,)31192-8=):)0341)28 public, and provide filters in our city would be greatly disadvantage wants to leave the neighborhood? )4%681)28%8 sewers to capture and remove debris against those in Culver City, We will still be living here long before it goes into the ocean. Beverly Hills and Pasadena, which after he has gone, and we consider Are we sure we want materials in offer two hours free parking to their our neighbors in our plans for our ",31%7 $)78 landfills to decompose with time? patrons. property. -8=0)6/ Imagine 100 years from now when, Those cities know that short-term The Getty House has been a great as the population continues to grow, free parking generates tax revenues neighbor in the past. We are the expanding city wants to develop for their cities. The mayor and his delighted to have this historical housing over landfills. staff do not quite understand the home on our street. We all hope that ! # Wouldn’t it be better if the land concept. Budget problems contin- it will remain a beautiful home. " base was solid and firm, rather than ue, but to solve those it takes more #! ! "#$#"%#!% full of voids from decomposing than a badly conceived patchwork Suz Landay debris? Besides, we already have solutions. In the meantime, we have Windsor Square non-decomposing materials in land- to thank Councilmembers Garcetti

20 March 3, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Guidelines Will Protect Walk of Fame From page 4 Gubler said. “Anytime anybody and replaced to allow plumbing to “The Hollywood Historic Trust has wants to do construction, they just be installed for buildings adjacent to do the repairs.” cut across it. This will spell out to the Walk of Fame. The develop- Gubler said depending on the what must be done if someone ers of the W Hotel and Residences type of damage, the repairs can cost wants to do construction. They voluntarily came to the Chamber hundreds to thousands of dollars. must have a plan in place to protect with plans to protect the Walk of The Hollywood Chamber of the Walk of Fame.” Fame during construction, which Commerce contracts with Top End The new guidelines stipulate that closed the sidewalk in the 1600 Constructors to do all work on the the city’s Bureau of Engineering block of Vine Street. Walk of Fame. David Paternostro, will review all plans for work Approximately 70 stars on that president of Top End Constructors, around the Walk of Fame, and will said sometimes the stars have to be coordinate the review with the taken out and replaced. Cultural Heritage Commission and “This will spell “It depends on how extensive the consult with Hollywood Heritage damage is, and it can be in the thou- and the Hollywood Chamber prior out what must sands of dollars,” Paternostro said. to approvals being granted. Prior to be done if “It usually takes about three days. construction, developers will be The stars are taken out and ground required to provide a preservation someone wants and polished, and the repairs are plan to the city’s planning depart- to do construc- made to the sidewalk. It can be ment outlining efforts to preserve pretty extensive.” the Walk. Developers will have to tion. They must Gubler said the Hollywood submit samples of the terrazzo, Chamber is planning to embark on brass lettering and dividers, and have a plan in an extensive project to repair the marble chips they will use if they place to protect sidewalk in front of the Hollywood need to repair or replace parts of the and Highland complex. The terraz- Walk of Fame, and the materials the Walk of zo sidewalk around approximately must be approved by the city. Any Fame.” 100 stars located between Highland materials that must be removed and Avenue and the Hard Rock Café stored during construction must be -Leron Gubler, president and will be replaced. Extensive surface stored away from the job site in a CEO of the Hollywood cracking has occurred in the area, clean, dry place, and contractors Chamber of Commerce and while no official determination will be required to keep a record of has been made as to what is causing who has custody of any stars that the damage, Gubler said it may be are removed during construction. stretch were removed in 2007 and related to vibration caused by the Gubler said no specific incidents held in safekeeping until they were subway that runs underneath or the came to mind involving the actual replaced in 2009 when the project large amount of foot traffic in the stars being damaged by construc- was completed. The new guidelines area. The Chamber has raised tion, but said projects often cause will address those types of situa- approximately $3 million to com- cracks and other problems in the tions, Gubler added. plete the project. An official start sidewalks. He added that there have “When the damage occurs, we date has not been set, but Gubler been numerous incidents when the have to come in and have it said the goal is to have the work sidewalks have had to be removed replaced properly,” Gubler said. completed before the Cirque du Soleil show “Iris” opens at the photo by Edwin Folven Kodak Theater in July. Paternostro Cracks in the sidewalk around the Walk of Fame stars have become a said the stars and terrazzo will have major problem in the area in front of the Hollywood and Highland com- Tax Would Aid Cancer Research a two-foot thick, steel-reinforced plex. Officials hope to repair the area by mid-summer. From page 1 concrete base underneath that is designed to prevent future crack- walk are built over a nine-inch entire project will likely take one funding, creating thousands of new “At a time when California is faced ing. Currently, the stars and side- base. Paternostro added that the month to complete. jobs, save lives, billions of dollars in with a crippling budget deficit of healthcare costs, and preventing more than $25 billion we can’t hundreds of thousands of kids from afford to start a new program spend- ever smoking.” ing nearly $1 billion a year—espe- Armstrong and Perata were joined cially one with no accountability to by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the taxpayers.” whose mother died of cancer. The Perata believes this time will be mayor let it be known he is a strong different because the CCRA will put supporter of the initiative. money directly in the hands of “It’s a pleasure to support an researchers and will keep adminis- excellent cause,” Villaraigosa said. trative costs to two percent. “This is life-saving legislation.” Originally intended to be on the The mayor pointed out that in February 2012 ballot, if Gov. Jerry 1971, the year Armstrong was born, Brown succeeds in getting a special he graduated from high school and election, the cigarette tax could be President Richard Nixon declared up for vote this June. The tobacco war on cancer. tax could raise more than $500 mil- The initiative will certainly face lion a year for research purposes and strong opposition from the tobacco cannot be used towards the state’s industry, which has successfully budget. defeated similar measures 14 times “The only way to do this is with a in California. Philip Morris USA, dedicated tax,” Perata said. “We the nation’s leading cigarette manu- made this about professionals and facturer, is funding Californians survivors and how the money Against Out-of-Control Taxes and should be spent without political Spending, a political action commit- influence. The idea of taxing a nick- tee that has already raised $128,000 el a smoke is not farfetched. This is in-kind contributions. going to be a big fight.” “We all believe cancer research is The CCRA is backed by the important, but this measure is American Cancer Society, American flawed and poorly written,” said Lung Association, and the American Teresa Casazza, president of the Heart Association, among other California Taxpayers’ Association. advocacy groups.

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'"$04$#!33'!%$!0#!)'(9 &$3!2'45'(($! Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 3, 2011 Measures to Appear on March 8 Ballot From page 1 information, allowing all residents, pete with someone on a level playing year except in the event of a cata- no matter what their age, where field.” strophe. they live, or how much money they LaBonge and Box are also in “We should be saving for a rainy make an equal opportunity to learn favor of Amendment H. day,” O’Grady said about and enrich their education,“ Parks “When I declared my candidacy, I Amendment P. said. “Our libraries today are much challenged the other candidates to Box and LaBonge are also in more than a place to check out participate in voluntary campaign favor of Amendment P. books, they run afterschool pro- reform,” Box said. “Of course I did- “It ensures budgetary responsibili- grams, provide meeting space for n’t hear back from anyone. I’m abid- ty,” Box said. “The city council is community groups and allow thou- ing by good principals already but once again leaving it to the people to sands access to the global resources elections should be funded by real make good policies.” of the Internet.” people.” Amendment Q is a housekeeping Proposition M seeks to impose a Measure I establishes an office of measure supported by Box and tax on marijuana collectives of $50 public accountability for the Los LaBonge and opposed by O’Grady. per $1,000 of gross receipts. Angeles Department of Water and It seeks to (1) expand the automatic Proposition M is opposed by Power (DWP) overseen by an exec- civil service exemptions to include LaBonge, O’Grady and Box. utive director appointed by a citizens Deputy Chiefs of Fire; (2) limit the “Let us decide once and for all, are committee and confirmed by the number of qualified applicants test- these clinics serving folks needing council and mayor for a five-year ing for civil service positions to an medicine, and if so, then why would term to provide public independent adequate number to prevent exami- we tax them?” O’Grady said. “If it’s analysis of department actions as nations of unnecessarily large candi- something else, nudge, nudge, wink, they relate to water and electricity date pools; (3) eliminate the require- wink, that’s an insult to the people rates. ment for certifying all eligible candi- that need help.” Box, LaBonge and O’Grady are in dates for appointment to a civil ser- “This is a cry for litigation,” Box favor of Measure I. vice position when the candidates’ said. “We cannot come up with a Measure J also deals with the scores are not reachable or when no better way to keep the city attorney DWP and would require the depart- hiring is taking place; (4) clarify and busy.” ment to submit to the city council by standardize the probationary period “We don’t tax medicine,” March 31 each year a preliminary for police officers to accurately photo by Edwin Folven LaBonge said. budget for the ensuing fiscal year, reflect its application to sworn offi- The inner core of the Red Building is complete, and the structure Charter Amendment G deals with which runs July 1 through June 30. cers from the Airport, Harbor and should be ready for occupancy this fall. the fire and police pension plans. It Amendment N seeks to revoke General Services Departments; (5) provides sworn fire, police, and har- two unconstitutional city charter pro- increase the length of emergency bor department employees, who are visions on campaign finance, both of appointments to no longer than one hired on or after July 1, 2011, the which were invalidated by recent year; and (6) extend the amount of Red Building Will be the pension benefits provided in the fire U.S. Supreme Court decisions. The time retirees may work from 90 to and police pension plan Tier 6. It Los Angeles Times referred to N as 120 days without increasing pension also modifies provisions of the pen- “N-for-No-good-reason,” “because benefits. Final Component at PDC sion plans in order to facilitate com- it’s hard to justify this measure being “This is a cry for help and makes From page 6 pliance with state and federal laws. on the ballot.” me wonder shouldn’t we go through Box, LaBonge and O’Grady sup- However, Box, LaBonge and this process at city hall.” mark in West Hollywood, and well as studied around the world. port Amendment G. O’Grady support Amendment N. “This would eliminate charter pro- added that the new Red Building It will also be a center for cre- “It’s taking a step in the right Proposition O seeks to impose a visions that would be open to all will expand upon the high- pro- ative employment in the city.” direction to sustain a pension,” tax on oil producing businesses of qualified candidates,” O’Grady said. file status of the site. Yaroslavsky added that he is O’Grady said. $1.44 per barrel of oil produced in In West Hollywood, Measure A “It is so exciting for us in the excited to see that the overall Although in favor of Measure G, the City of Los Angeles. City offi- would allow anyone to put up out- city to see this building almost PDC campus is finally near com- but not a huge fan, Box pointed out cials estimate it would raise $4 mil- door advertising known as tall walls completed,” Heilman said. “It pletion, and added that it would that the city is in the middle of a hir- lion from local producers. without city approval. really is going to be a benefit for not have been accomplished ing freeze. Box, LaBonge and O’Grady sup- The billboard tax in Measure A is the community for many years to without Cohen. “It’s immediate impact will be felt port the proposition. illegal under California law,” come. We can all see this is an “Thank you for making this five years from now,” Box said. “It Box pointed out that Proposition Councilmember Jeffrey Prang said. important milestone in the con- such a special super-block, and has an impact on people we’re not O only raises taxes on oil producers “Even the measure’s author knows struction, and it is an important such a special portion of our hiring.” by 1.8 percent, while Proposition M that the tax will never be implement- architectural statement. This is a region,” Yaroslavsky said. “It Amendment H calls for campaign seeks to levy a five percent tax on ed. Measure A takes away the city’s building that is going to be rec- really is going to be a benefit to and fundraising restrictions. It limits marijuana collectives. ability to regulate supergraphic tall ognized around the world, as our community.” campaign contributions and “While we’re trying to balance the walls before they get final permits. fundraising by bidders on certain budget on the backs of the people This means that no one is checking city contracts, requiring increased that live here, an industry that is to see if they are safe, built correctly disclosure for bidders, and provides experiencing record-breaking profits or not lit so brightly that they will Bike Plan is Approved for bans on future contracts for vio- has been ignored,” Box said. “This is endanger drivers and glare into your From page 1 lators. a minimum and fair amount for oil homes and businesses.” O’Grady endorses Amendment H companies to pay.” Those opposed to Measure A and stresses that the current method Amendment P seeks to establish include the West Hollywood consultant team. Gillman said there were close to of running for election, if you are not an emergency account within the Democratic Club, the Log Cabin “A lot of people came together to 30 community meetings held over the incumbent, is unfair. city’s reserve fund to be accessed Republican Club, the three incum- make this happen,” said Bruce the last 13 months to get input from “I resent that somebody bidding only if the city council determines by bent Councilmembers running for Gillman, spokesperson for residents on the plan. on something for the city can bid and a two-thirds vote that there is an re-election, as well as Congressman LADOT. “The planning department Jeff Jacobberger, chair of the be looked at fairly,” O’Grady said. urgent economic necessity. The Henry Waxman and Los Angeles took the lead and LADOT provided Mid-City West Council and a mem- “Lets bring honesty back to politics. money, if used, will have to be County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, expertise and a lot of engineering ber of the city’s Bicycle Advisory It will be an honor some day to com- replenished in the subsequent fiscal 3rd District. and design elements to the plan.” Committee, was pleased that the Villaraigosa, who broke his city was taking steps to make Los elbow in a bicycling accident last Angeles more bike-friendly. Council, and local leaders including real option for every level of bike need different kinds of bike facili- summer, was one of many who “It’s a more ambitious plan than Villaraigosa and 4th District City rider. The backbone of the network ties,” Bowin said. “With this plan jumped on board to support the bike any previous plans,” Jacobberger Council candidate Stephen Box. will focus on making more of the we recognize we need to address plan, and he acknowledged the vast said. “It’s important to recognize “This plan was a long time com- city’s main streets, like Figueroa many different needs.” amount of work and cooperation the need for more lanes on major ing,” Box said. “This is a victory for Street and Wilshire Boulevard, During the initial five-year that went into developing the plan. streets for experienced riders, as the cycling community and is a safer and accessible for experienced implementation plan, officials will “Long before my accident, many well as neighborhood streets for very powerful and significant first bike riders, and will give them focus on closing gaps in the current were already working collectively other riders.” step.” alternative routes to commute. network of bikeways and prioritize to make riding a bike in L.A. as Jacobberger said the Mid-City Box was a victim of a hit-and-run “The backbone idea in this plan locations where the bulk of bike easy as learning to ride one,” West Council held five or six meet- while riding his bike on Jefferson brings city services together for riders commute. An implementa- Villaraigosa said. ings with organizers of the bike pro- Boulevard, and was nearly run off safer streets for everyone regardless tion team will be formed from The cost of the plan during the posal and members of the commu- the road by a bus on another occa- of their mode of transportation,” members of the L.A. Planning first five years is estimated at $24 nity that focused on significant sion. Box said. Department, LADOT, the city million and could total $235 million details, as well as several other “Our streets are mean,” Box said. The neighborhood network will council and others who will work by the time the plan is finished. City meetings that served as progress “I was lucky enough to get through focus on adding bicycle lanes or through details of adding lanes, and planner Claire Bowin said the plan reports. that, but others aren’t so lucky.” routes to residential areas and which neighborhood streets have will receive $15 million for the first Jacobberger added that bikeways The plan calls for the city to com- encourages children and casual the required width to accommodate five years in funds collected were planned for local roadways mit to building at least 200 miles of bike riders to cycle around the a new bike lane. through Measure R, the 2008 sales such as Martel Street, Rosewood new bikeways every five years for neighborhood. The “green” net- “There’s going to be a lot of tax increase used to fund transporta- Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard the next 35 years, eventually result- work would put more paths in other work involved in just getting these tion projects across the county. She but a final decision has not been ing in a network of interconnected areas away from city streets, like first 200 miles built,” Bowin said. added that they did not have a con- reached. bikeways that will span 1,680 miles the paths at the Los Angeles River “It’s going to be a long process and crete source for the rest of the The plan garnered support from throughout the city. The network that are used by bike riders to trav- I’m confident we will get it done.” money, but it would likely come many local bicycle organizations, will be split into three different sec- el across long distances. For information, visit from fundraisers or other means. such as the Bicycle Advisory tions designed to make bike riding a “Different types of bicyclists www.labikeplan.org. 22 March 3, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Groups Hail Decision on DOMA From page 3

tion from me, the President of the courageous step with this deci- United States has acknowledged United States has made the deter- sion.” that denying marriage equality is mination that Section 3 of the Duran added that Americans wrong and unconstitutional, a Defense of Marriage Act as applied typically have two things that major milestone for the equality to same-sex couples who are legal- drive their morality system: their movement.” ly married under state law, violates cultural traditions and the desire But news of the president’s the equal protection component of for justice and equality, and that it intentions did not sit well with the Fifth Amendment,” Holder takes time for them to see what is everyone. The American Legion, wrote in his letter to Congress. just. one of the largest military veterans Local leaders in the LGBT com- “Americans eventually gravitate organizations in the country, munity and gay-rights activists toward the concept of equality,” issued a letter of its own to con- hailed the president’s decision. gressional leaders denouncing the “Refusing to defend the pro- decision to stop defending foundly discriminatory and uncon- “This is a huge DOMA. The letter stated that the stitutional Defense of Marriage Act victory for gay organization supported the defini- is exactly the kind of fierce advo- tion of marriage to be between a cacy we’ve been yearning for from and lesbian man and a woman and that our president,” said Lorri L. Jean, couples and Congress has a responsibility to CEO of the Los Angeles Gay and defend DOMA even if the presi- Lesbian Center (LAGLC). “A dis- removes any dent will not. criminatory act like DOMA has no “On behalf of the 2.4 million place in a nation founded under the doubt that the wartime veterans comprising The principles of liberty and justice for freedom to American Legion, I respectfully all.” request that the Congress, as a The American Foundation for marry is a whole and individually, use all Equal Rights (AFER), which has constitutional means at its disposal to ensure been at the forefront in the battle to both enforcement and defense of overturn Proposition 8, also hailed right for all the Defense of Marriage Act, up to photo by Edwin Folven the president’s decision. Americans.” and including appealing to the The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hollyhock House is one of the “This is a huge victory for gay U.S. Supreme Court for a ruling on facilities located at Barnsdall Art Park. and lesbian couples and removes its constitutionality in whole and any doubt that the freedom to -Chad Griffin, in part,” wrote Jimmie L. Foster, marry is a constitutional right for AFER Board President national commander of the all Americans,” said Chad Griffin, American Legion. Barnsdall Park to Remain AFER Board President. “The U.S. House Speaker John Boehner District Court has already ruled Duran said. “It happened with said Monday that he expected marriage to be a right for all women’s rights, racial discrimina- House Republicans to fight the Under City Control Californians, and now the federal tion, and it will happen with mar- president’s decision, an act Duran From page 3 government has sent a clear mes- riage equality.” said would be a mistake. sage that it too sees the freedom to Duran was joined by coun- “If that’s how the majority party benefit to the residents of Los year, Thomas added. marry as a fundamental constitu- cilmembers Lindsey Horvath and spends their time then I think they Angeles. Thousands of students Julie Wong, a deputy to tional right.” Abbe Land in praising the presi- will face a backlash in 2012,” visit the park each year for Garcetti, said the park is consid- John Duran, president pro tem- dent’s decision. Duran said. “Americans are more exhibits, workshops and pro- ered an asset to the Hollywood pore of the West Hollywood City “We’re thrilled that President concerned right now with the ductions at the theatre, and hun- community, and the decision for Council, said the decision is more Obama and the attorney general economy and finding a job than dreds more participate in pro- it to remain under city control evidence that the country is com- have reviewed DOMA and have they are with arguments about grams offered at the arts centers. will ensure it remains open into ing around on the acceptance of declared what we have known all marriage equality.” “This park is a staple, and to the future. Other arts facilities gay-marriage. He said that West along; that besides being discrimi- Jean added that the response be able to have these programs that are still being considered Hollywood received very little natory and wrong, DOMA is also from the Republican side lacked continue is monumental,” for private operation include the support from public officials when unconstitutional and indefensible,” the teeth that previous challenges Thomas said. “What it will con- Art in the Park Arts Center at it first pushed for marriage equali- Land said. “I look forward to more to marriage equality had. tinue to do, as it has done in the Hermon Park, the Encino Folk ty in 1990. of the barriers to marriage equality “I think we have reached a tip- past, is fill a void being created Art Center, the Lincoln Heights “None of the senators supported falling, and this is certainly an ping point,” Jean said. by a lack and reduction of arts Junior Art Center, the William us,” Duran said. “But this decision important roadblock to remove.” “Republicans did not immediately education in schools.” Reagh Los Angeles shows that public opinion on mar- “No one is equal until everyone jump on this issue with the vitriol Thomas said the Junior Arts Photography Center, the riage equality has shifted since is equal,” Horvath added. “With we are used to. It’s just so apparent Center features creative pro- McGroarty Arts Center, the then. The president is taking a very this decision, the President of the that DOMA is a total injustice.” grams for students ages three to Eagle Rock Community 17 that run approximately six to Cultural Center, the Lankershim eight weeks. Each of the four Arts Center, the Madrid Theatre, annual sessions includes 250 to the Warner Grand Theatre and Legislation to Ban Gun Clips Endorsed 350 participants. The adult arts Vision Theatre. The City From page 1 center also features a variety of Council will decide at a yet to programs that are taught by pro- be determined date whether to people to still possess the maga- fessional artists, and serves change the operation status of zines if they are purchased in more than 1,000 people each those facilities. another state. “We are affected by states around us who do not have gun when he stopped to reload. said they would like to do more to laws,” Beck said. “That is why a “I don’t think high capacity take the magazines off the streets federal law is so important.” magazines have any place in our than simply banning their sale, but Koretz added that high capacity civilized society,” said Suzanne admitted organizations like the magazines have no place in civil- Verge of the Los Angeles Chapter National Rifle Association are very ian hands and are a threat to the of the Brady Campaign. “We powerful and make it difficult to public. should limit bullets to 10 per mag- pass tougher laws. “High capacity magazines are a azine and now is the time for dia- “You have to take gradual threat to our public safety heroes as logue following the Tucson shoot- steps,” Koretz said. “You can’t well as to our public at large,” ings.” always get what you want, but Koretz said. “Smaller magazines LAPD officer Cleon Joseph every step in the right direction is mean a shooter has to reload more patrolled the streets of Los Angeles better than nothing.” frequently.” for two years and worked in the Jared Loughner, the gunman gang unit for another two years. He responsible for the tragedy in stressed the importance of taking Answers From Page 16 Tucson, was using a high capacity the magazines off the streets. magazine and was not apprehend- “It’s important because anytime ed until he stopped to reload. you have a tactical advantage over McCarthy was also affected by an armed suspect is always a good gun violence involving high capac- thing,” Joseph said. ity magazines. Her husband was The bill was referred to the killed in the 1996 Long Island Committee on Crime, Terrorism Commuter Railway shooting by a and Homeland Security on Feb. 7. gunman who had a 15-round mag- Once the committee files its report photo by Rafael Guerrero azine loaded in his gun. Six people on the bill, it will go to the full City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and City Council President Eric Garcetti were killed and 19 people were House of Representatives for a joined members of Women Against Gun Violence and the L.A. Chapter injured, including her son. That vote. of the Brady Campaign to call for a ban on high capacity gun magazines. shooter was also apprehended Garcetti, Beck and Koretz all