BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • Saber-toothed skull fails to sell Sunny, with pg. 3 highs in the • Stabbing on upper 70s Cahuenga pg. 4 Volume 29 No. 40 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities October 3, 2019 Sidewalk sleeping Angelenos ‘Come Together’ to proposal sent back honor classic Fab Four album n Homelessness committee to amend ordinance n Vine Street hosts BY CAMERON KISZLA full council a proposed new ordi- Abbey Road recreation nance to replace Municipal Code in honor of Beatles A contentious Los Angeles City 41.18, an ordinance that prohibits Council meeting on Sept. 24 is like- people from standing, sitting or BY CAMERON KISZLA ly to lead to changes to a proposal lying on sidewalks in a way that to limit street sleeping in the city. impedes pedestrians, essentially Los Angeles City Councilman Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, banning people from sleeping on Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, 13th District, serves as chair of the the street. said the Beatles are “really the Homelessness and Poverty See Council page 25 soundtrack to my life.” The band Committee, which brought to the has long been his favorite group, and he said the Beatles were instrumental in lifting him up dur- ing a depressive time in 2000. “I was just so down in the dumps,” O’Farrell said. “I thought, ‘Just turn everything off, photo by Cameron Kiszla read a lot and listen to the Public Works Commissioner Kevin James, Los Angeles City Councilman Beatles.’ That’s exactly what I did Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and actor Sir Patrick Stewart recreated the for months. I have all of their CDs. famous cover of the Beatles’ “Abbey Road.” I have every last one of them, and I’ve listened to them over and Road” album with a celebration Board of Public Works over.” on Vine Street near the Capitol Commission; and actor Patrick photo by Edwin Folven So on Sept. 26, O’Farrell was Records Tower. Hundreds of Stewart in recognizing the band’s The Los Angeles City Council discussed limitations on sidewalk sleeping thrilled to help honor the 50th Angelenos joined O’Farrell; during its Sept. 24 meeting. anniversary of the band’s “Abbey Kevin James, president of the See Capitol page 26 Plastic Straws on Request Vaping deaths spark warnings for youths n Multipronged advances to smaller venues approach used to n Customers at all food The first phase of the ordinance combat “public health went into effect on April 22 (Earth businesses in Los Day) for businesses with 26 or emergency” Angeles must now ask more employees after it was BY EDWIN FOLVEN for straws approved on March 1. The law attempts to stop single-use plastic Following the diagnosis of BY KATE DIETEL waste from littering beaches and more the 800 cases of lung injury waterways. Los Angeles is the and 17 deaths nationwide that the The second phase of Los Angeles largest municipality in California to Centers for Disease Control and City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s go above and beyond state require- Prevention attribute to vaping, Plastic Straws on Request ordi- ments for addressing plastic straw local authorities are warning about nance went into effect on Oct. 1 for pollution. the dangers of e-cigarettes and are all food establishments with 25 or With all 35,000 food establish- focusing on education. fewer employees. Enforcement of ments now facing enforcement of Los Angeles City Attorney the ordinance will be geared the ordinance, O’Farrell, 13th Mike Feuer and California towards education before fines will District, is hoping for an incentive- Attorney General Xavier Becerra be implemented, now affecting driven response from businesses. on Sept. 26 launched “Your Body photo by Edwin Folven 35,000 city food establishments. “I have a strong sense that there Knows,” a multilingual educa- The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has launched a campaign to Both the state and Los Angeles is a real desire collectively across tional campaign to educate chil- raise awareness about the dangers of vaping among youth. County have also adopted a single- all sectors of society, especially in dren and parents about the harm- use plastic straw policy. The city’s the consumer world, to not harm ful effects of vaping. The cam- enacted under Proposition 56. the line,” Feuer said. “We’re in the ordinance takes an additional step the environment with our choices,” paign consists of television com- Feuer and Becerra said vaping, midst of a vape-centered public by requiring food establishments, O’Farrell said. mercials, online and movie theater particularly among young people, health emergency with 20% of including fast food and sit-down Enforcement of the ordinance ads, a website, social media cam- has skyrocketed in recent years. high-schoolers vaping and a crush restaurants, food trucks and carts will be primarily based on com- paign, outdoor advertising and With the recent lung injuries and of vape-related illness and death and smoothie and coffee shops, to plaints and will focus on educating community engagement opportu- deaths, they said the message is whose primary victims are young withhold plastic straws unless a the businesses before citations or nities. It is funded by the attorney clear: “stop vaping now.” people. The vaping industry tries customer requests one. In drive- fines occur. The first two com- general’s office through the “The vaping industry is reaping to mask these risks with kid- thru restaurants, the customer will See Businesses page 25 California Healthcare, Research profits, but it’s our kids who pay See Feuer page 26 be notified to ask for a straw. and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act, the price by putting their health on 2 October 3, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Climate change film Careers in Film Diaz y La Sonora Dinamita, Boogaloo Assassins, Cold Duck, Francisco BREATHE LA is holding a screening Summit Torres Latin Jazz Ensemble, Andy of “The Human Element” on Thursday, Vargas and Souleros and Selenamos, Members of the Academy of Motion Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at Laemmle Monica among others. The event also includes Pictures Arts and Sciences and film Film Center. The film highlights food trucks, a beer and wine garden, professionals will share their expertise Americans who are on the frontlines of arts and crafts and more. 4702 N. during the fifth annual Careers in Film climate change. The screening will be Figueroa St. (213)473-7001, face- Summit on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9:15 followed by a panel discussion on cli- book.com/events/2454782904739710. a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn mate change and other topics from the film. Attendees will receive free pop- Theater in Beverly Hills. The day-long corn and a soft drink. 1332 Second St., series includes panel discussions on Jazz at Drew Santa Monica. breathela.org. career pathways, key areas of knowl- edge and skills. Panels will focus on Festival directing, producing, cinematography, Louie Cruz Beltran will be among the music songwriting and composing, Japanese art performers at the Jazz at Drew Festival sound mixing, editing, visual effects, Japan Foundation, Los Angeles presents on Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 make-up, costume design, production “Trotting to Paradise: The Animal in the p.m. at Charles R. Drew University of design, animation, film clips and more. Art of Japan” on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 Medicine and Science. The festival also Admission is free; registration required. p.m. at the foundation. The event is includes the Ohio Players, Will 8949 Wilshire Blvd. oscars.org. being held in conjunction with the Downing, NEXT and the Lao Tizer exhibit “Every Living Thing: Animals in Band featuring Karen Briggs and Eric Japanese Art” at the Los Angeles County Rec ‘N Roll Marienthal. 1731 E. 120th St. jazzat- Museum of Art. The exhibit includes drew.com. animal imagery dating from the sixth century to the 21st century. LACMA’s in WeHo Curator of Japanese Art Hollis Goodall West Hollywood offers an opportunity Hancock park will lead the discussion on how themes to enjoy family-oriented outdoor recre- such as zodiac animals, animals, the ation with Rec ‘N Roll on Saturday, home tour supernatural, religion, myth and folklore Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kings The Windsor Square Hancock Park are included in Japanese art. Admission Road Park. The Rec ‘N Roll team will Historical Society is holding a home tour is free; registration is required. 5700 photo by Haley Young host board games, sidewalk chalk art on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. The activities, sports, craft projects and Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. jflalc.org. Cellist Joshua Roman will be joined by pianist Conor Hanick in a perfor- homes, built from 1914-23, are located more. Admission is free but parental on Rossmore Avenue in Hancock Park. mance on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bram Goldsmith Theater supervision is required to participate. at The Wallis. The concert includes works by Arvo Pärt, Alfred Schnittke, The estate of Warner Bros. movie pro- Chick Corea Trilogy 1000 N. Kings Road. (323)848-6534, ducer Harry Warner is one of five houses Bach and Beethoven. A “Preludes @ The Wallis” pre-concert conversa- UCLA’s Center for the Art of weho.org. included in the tour focusing on out- Performance welcomes Chick Corea tion moderated by Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen will be held before standing architecture and history. Trilogy with Christian McBride and the concert at 6:30 p.m. with a complimentary glass of wine for atten- Docents will guide visitors through the Brian Blade on Thursday, Oct.