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Volume 30 No. 10 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 5, 2020 A Super Tuesday for local Filming prompts Wilshire Blvd. closure n Boulevard to be City Council incumbents closed on March 14-15 n Early results show runoff for Ryu, reelection in BH BY EDWIN FOLVEN

BY EDWIN FOLVEN AND The stretch of the Miracle Mile CAMERON KISZLA near the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is no stranger to movie Voters made their voices heard and television audiences. It was on March 3, and not just in the pres- featured in the 2009 comedy idential primary. adventure “Land of the Lost,” the According to the Los Angeles 1997 disaster epic “Volcano” and County Registrar-Recorder/County the 1988 apocalyptic thriller Clerk’s office, more than 1.1 mil- “Miracle Mile,” among others. lion ballots were counted, a figure Now, NBC/Universal Tele - that represents 20.6% of eligible vision is planning to feature the registered voters. More votes, such site in a new television series titled as mail-in and provisional ballots, “La Brea,” in which a massive have yet to be counted, so the fig- sinkhole mysteriously opens near ures are expected to change over the tar pits and traps people in a the next few days. primeval world. Filming for the As of press time on March 4, the pilot is planned for Saturday, incumbents in the races for City March 14 and Sunday, March 15, Council seats in Los Angeles and and a full closure of Wilshire Beverly Hills were in the lead, Boulevard will occur between though in Los Angeles’ 4th District, Fairfax Avenue and Hauser photo by Andy Kitchen a runoff is still possible. photo by Edwin Folven Boulevard. Upon closer inspection, the Lake Pit at the La Brea Tar Pits appears For Beverly Hills, incumbents Incumbent candidate Los Angeles Although permits for the clo- it could be the gateway to another world. Dr. Julian Gold and Lili Bosse held City Councilman David Ryu and sure were still in the approval an early lead. Bosse was the top his wife Regina voted on March 3 process at press time, the project’s during the upcoming weekend of planned for the upcoming filming. vote-getter with 2,648 votes, fol- in a voting center at John production company Universal filming. Danielle Walker, communications lowed by Gold with 2,016 votes. Burroughs Middle School, the Television is spreading the word NBC/Universal confirmed a that motorists may be impacted closure of Wilshire Boulevard is See Television page 25 See Results page 26 councilman’s alma mater. Hollywood developing at quick pace Robot may be your n More residential, office and retail space next deliveryman coming to n Postmates to test The nine recommendations neighborhood include prohibiting the use of BY CAMERON KISZLA pilot program in WeHo PDDs on narrow or cracked side- walks including Fountain Avenue In many parts of Los Angeles, BY JOSE HERRERA and Romaine Street, limiting the development seems to be moving at number of PDDs to a maximum a breakneck pace, and Hollywood Postmates conveniently deliv- of three, providing monthly is no exception. ers food to customers’ doors, and updates to the transportation From hotels and housing units to soon in the city of West commission, limiting the pilot to commercial space for office and Hollywood, users will be part of a three-month period, allowing retail, the neighborhood has seen the company’s autonomous pilot merchants and customers to opt significant growth in the past few delivery program. out of the service, limiting the use years, and that trend will continue “The project will contribute to of PDDs to daytime, providing as projects currently under con- West Hollywood’s reputation as struction are completed. an innovative and technology- See Postmates page 26 Kristopher Larson, president and photo by Cameron Kiszla driven city,” said Joshua Franco, CEO of the Hollywood Property The renovation of the Earl Carroll Theatre is part of the Wallace on who spoke during public com- Owners Alliance, which oversees Sunset project. ment at the meeting on March 2. the Hollywood Business “In addition to that, I also believe Improvement District, said nearly included as part of the Netflix on Jessica Fine, leasing and market- it will increase the reach of small 1,000 housing units and 934 hotel Vine project, which will cover an ing manager for the developer, business and amount of those rooms are currently under construc- entire city block south of De Kilroy Realty, said there will be an small businesses on the tion. In 2019 alone, nearly 400,000 Longpre Avenue and west of Vine eatery to be on the first floor of the Postmates platform.” square feet of office space entered Street. residential building, and the plan is The West Hollywood City the market and now makes up When it opens later this year, the for it to be a “chef-driven concept.” Council voted 3-2 to create a approximately 10% of all office project will include five buildings “We feel that Hollywood is in pilot program, called Serve, to space in Hollywood, he said. containing 355,000 square feet of need of some great restaurants to go evaluate the use of autonomous “A lot of new folks will call office space – the vast majority is to before you go to a show, or after personal delivery devices or Hollywood home soon,” Larson for Netflix’s use – 196 residential a long day of work, to get a great PDDs within the city after receiv- said. units and 29,500 square feet of drink,” she said. ing nine recommendations by A great deal more office space, as retail, studio and production, and staff and feedback from the com- well as residential units, will be bar and restaurant space. See Residential page 25 munity. photo courtesy of Postmates 2 March 5, 2020 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Book Sale in Royce Hall. The production is a mes- Montesano will introduce the program merizing theatrical work that reveals and guests will also enjoy French Book lovers can find rarities and bar- insights into gender, race and the future Champagne and a high tea buffet catered gains at the John C. Fremont Library’s of human civilization. Tickets start at by Patina. Tickets are $95; $45 for stu- book sale on Friday, March 6, from $28. 10745 Dickson Court. (310)825- dents. 135 N. Grand Ave. (310)498- noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, March 7, 2101, cap.ucla.edu. 0257, lesalondemusiques.com. from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, DVDs, audio books and videos will also be offered, as well as new puzzles and cookbooks. ‘How to Write Avant-garde film 6121 Melrose Ave. (323)962-3521. Los Angeles Filmforum is holding “An

an Op-Ed’ Evening with Jane Wodening” on Misfit Cabaret The National Council of Jewish Sunday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Women/Los Angeles is holding an Spielberg Theatre at the Egyptian. Kat Robichaud will lead “Misfit installment of its Advocacy Training Wodening played a critical role in the Cabaret: Grimm,” a night of decadence Project titled “How to Write an Op-Ed” American avant-garde film movement. and bawdiness on Friday, March 6, and on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at the She was the first wife of film artist Stan Saturday, March 7, from 8 to 10 p.m. at NCJW/LA Council House. Participants Brakhage. The event includes screen- Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth. will learn how to create an impactful ings of films by Brakhage, Barbara Misfit Cabaret is a variety show cen- and memorable op-ed and how to get it Hammer, Nick Dorsky, Mark Street and tered on music with a rotating cast of published. The workshop will be facili- Jonas Mekas. Tickets are $12. 6712 eccentric performers. Join Robichaud tated by journalist, author and Hollywood Blvd. (323)377-7238, and the misfits as they delve into fanta- Chapman University Professor Tom lafilmforum.org. sy fiction and fairytales. Tickets start at Zoellner. The event is sponsored by the $20. 2511 Wilshire Blvd. krmisfit- city of West Hollywood. 543 N. Fairfax cabaret.com/grimm. Ave. (323)852-8508, ncjwla.org. Temple Beth El

Purim Legal clinic Holocaust Join Hollywood Temple Beth El for an Volunteer attorneys from the Beverly photo by Enci Box observance of Purim on Monday, Hills Bar Association Barristers will Soprano Julia Migenes returns in “La Vie en Rose” running from survivor talk March 9 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Norbert answer legal questions during a free Thursday, March 12, through Wednesday, April 15, at the Odyssey Holocaust survivor Eva Trenk will Weinberg invites people to enjoy the clinic on Saturday, March 7, from 10 to Theatre. Migenes will be accompanied by Victoria Kirsch on piano for speak about his experiences on Sunday, merry-making of Purim through the 11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room at Roxbury performances of French chansons by Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Léo March 8, from 3 to reading of excerpts from the Megillah Park in Beverly Hills. Small claims, 4 p.m. at the Los Ferre, Jacques Brel, Michel Legrand and others. Showtimes are 8 p.m., (the Scroll of Esther), comedy and wills and trusts, business disputes, con- Angeles Museum Purim refreshments. Comedian Thursday and Saturday, with a special performance at 8 p.m. on sumer law and landlord-tenant law will of the Holocaust. Michael Sherman will present the film be discussed. 471 S. Roxbury Drive. Tuesday, March 17. Tickets start at $25. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Trenk was 4 years “When Comedy Went to School.”

(310)601-2422, bhba.org. (310)477-2055, ext. 2, odysseytheatre.com. old when she and Admission is free; donations accepted. her family were 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd. sent to a labor (323)656-3150, or email Rec ‘N Roll docent-led tour of the legendary 1922 the Fiji Museum, British Museum, camp in Slovakia. [email protected]. theater, the home of Hollywood’s first Museum of Archaeology (Cambridge) They escaped the camp and lived under in WeHo movie premier. Visit the dressing rooms and the Smithsonian, as well as private false identities until they were captured West Hollywood offers an opportunity and singers’ boxes and see what it was collections. Visitors can view figurative again, and later liberated by the Soviet ‘The Lady From the to enjoy family-oriented outdoor recre- like to be in a Grauman stage show. sculpture, ritual kava bowls, breast- Army. Trenk will discuss her experi- ation with Rec ‘N Roll on Saturday, Also, learn about the painstaking plates of pearl shell and whale ivory, ences during and after the Holocaust at Black Lagoon’ March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at restoration work and how modern tech- large-scale barkcloths, small portable the event, which includes a Q&A ses- Join author Mallory O’Meara for a Kings Road Park. The Rec ‘N Roll nology was incorporated into the land- temples, weapons, and European water- sion. 100 S. The Grove Dr. (323)651- signing and discussion of her book team will host board games, sidewalk mark venue. Tours start at 10:30 a.m. at colors and paintings. Tour is free with 3704, lamoth.org. “The Lady From the Black Lagoon” on chalk art activities, sports, craft projects the box office. Cost is $9. 6712 $20 museum admission. LACMA’s Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at and more. Admission is free but Hollywood Blvd. americancinemathe- Resnick Pavilion, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Hollywood Heritage. The book focuses parental supervision is required to par- quecalendar.com. lacma.org. Le Salon de on Milicent ticipate. 1000 N. Kings Road. Patrick, one of (323)848-6534, weho.org. Musiques Disney’s first Art of Fiji tour ‘Parable of Le Salon de Musiques presents a perfor- female animators Tour the exhibit “Fiji: Art & Life in the mance of its Masters Rediscovered and the only Egyptian Theatre Pacific” on Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. the Sower’ chamber music series on Sunday, March woman to create at the Los Angeles County Museum of UCLA’s Center for the Art of 8, at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler one of Holly- tours Art. The exhibit on the art of Fiji is the Performance presents an operatic ver- Pavi-lion, Fifth Floor. The concert will wood’s classic Tour the Egyptian Theatre and learn first to be mounted in the United States. sion of “Parable of the Sower” created feature works by Gabriel Faure (pic- movie monsters. about its history on Saturday, March 7, The includes more than 225 artworks by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson tured), as well as Saint-Saens, Ravel and General admission is $15. hollywood- at 10:30 a.m. Go behind-the-scenes in a from major international collections at Reagon on Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m. Hahn. Musicologist Kristi Brown- heritage.org.

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At 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, all clocks will go forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins. This year, Daylight Saving Time lasts until Nov. 1. 4 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Shooting on Highland Avenue leaves one dead n Three others are also struck by gunfire, including a suspect and two bystanders

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Two men allegedly shot each other and one of them died on March 1 after they struggled over a gun in Hollywood, police said. Christopher Gayle, 31, a resident photo by Edwin Folven of Maryland, was shot multiple times Firefighters staged their equipment on Sunset Boulevard while they and died later at a hospital. Harrison extinguished a blaze on March 1. Vaughn, 28, of Texas, was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center and was treated for multiple gunshot wounds in the hospital’s jail photo by Cameron Kiszla Fire damages vacant building ward, police said. A shooting in a gas station parking lot on Highland Avenue just north of The shooting occurred during an Loews Hollywood Hotel left one man dead and three people injured. n Structure was site “The fire was well entrenched alleged dispute over narcotics at 9:30 in the building and they couldn’t p.m. in a Valero gas station parking of previous blaze go inside,” he said. “They con- lot in the 1700 block of Highland pute and shooting occurred and the No further information was avail- last August ducted an exterior attack in the Avenue, near the Loews Hollywood incident spilled over onto Highland able about the passersby who were public domain to prevent it from Hotel and just north of the Avenue, Fretlohr added. struck by gunfire. Fretlohr said a bul- By edwin folven spreading.” Hollywood and Highland center. Vaughn, who is expected to recov- let penetrated their car. Those victims, After approximately 20 min- Two additional people in a vehicle er, will face a murder charge. who had no connection to the initial Firefighters battled a greater utes, firefighters reduced the that was passing by were also struck Detectives are questioning at least shooting, drove to a hospital. Fretlohr alarm structure fire on March 1 in flames enough that they could by gunfire. One was shot in the stom- one other man who was allegedly did not know the severity of the injury a vacant building at 6015 W. enter the building. The fire was ach, and the other sustained a minor present, but no further arrests have sustained by the individual struck in Sunset Blvd. that was the site of a completely extinguished at 5:24 wound. been made. the stomach. previous fire. No injuries were p.m., but personnel remained at Gayle and Vaughn allegedly met Fretlohr said police recovered a The detective said police believe reported, and the Los Angeles Fire the scene into the evening to in the gas station parking lot and gun but declined to provide additional all individuals involved have been Department officials are investi- ensure there were no flare-ups. engaged in a narcotics transaction, information. He said it is believed to accounted for, but asked anyone who gating the cause of blaze, which The structure had previously said Det. Herman Fretlohr, with the be a situation in which one of the men may have witnessed the shooting to has not been determined, LAFD been deemed uninhabitable by the Los Angeles Police Department’s shot the other, and they struggled for call the West Bureau Homicide Unit spokesman Brian Humphrey said. Los Angeles Department of West Bureau Homicide Unit. A dis- the gun and the other was also shot. at (213)382-9470. The fire department responded Building and Safety. A fire at approximately 4:40 p.m. occurred at the site on Aug. 31 and Flames and smoke were visible the building had since been from the rear of the building when vacant, Humphrey said. The cause D.A.’s office warns about Social Security scams first responders arrived, of the earlier fire also remains The Los Angeles County District from someone claiming to be from provide gift cards or cash. Humphrey said. undetermined. Attorney’s Office is warning people the Social Security Administration. People who suspect they have to beware of Social Security scams Authorities warn people to hang been targeted for a scam or who in which perpetrators attempt to up if they receive such calls. Never want information can call the Social steal identities. provide a Social Security number or Security Administration at Woman charged for ramming The scams commonly target banking information to an unsolicit- (800)772-1213, or report the calls to car near Hollywood taco truck senior citizens and involve a call ed caller, and do not wire money or a local police department. A 25-year-old woman accused battery. The defendant pleaded not of assaulting people at a taco truck guilty on Feb. 26 and is scheduled with her vehicle in Hollywood last to return to court on March 27 for August has been charged with a preliminary hearing. multiple felonies and misde- On Aug. 25, Darbinyan was meanors, the Los Angeles County allegedly parked in front of a taco District Attorney’s Office truck in Hollywood and rammed announced. her vehicle against a car that was Amber Rose Darbinyan of Los blocking her path, prosecutors said. Angeles faces three felony counts If convicted as charged, the of assault with a deadly weapon, defendant faces a possible maxi- one felony count each of hit-and- mum sentence of eight years and run driving resulting in injury to four months in state prison. The another person and vandalism over case remains under investigation $400 in damage. Darbinyan also by the Los Angeles Police faces three misdemeanor counts of Department’s Hollywood Division. Police seek help solving rim thefts Investigators are asking the pub- marily targeted newer model lic for information about a series of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. They use car rim thefts since 2018 that have manual jacks to lift the vehicles, occurred in the Los Angeles Police lower them onto storage crates and Department’s West Los Angeles, remove tires and rims. The thefts Wilshire, Pacific and North occur in minutes. There is no Hollywood divisions, as well as the description of the suspect or sus- city of Beverly Hills. pects. Detectives from the West Los Anyone with information is Angeles Division are leading the urged to contact Det. John Hill at investigation. The thieves have pri- (310)444-1503. Driver sought for hit-and-run Detectives are searching for a dri- marked crosswalk when a red or ver in a hit-and-run traffic collision burgundy 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet that injured a pedestrian on Feb. 11. Uplander minivan stuck her and The collision occurred at approxi- drove away. Security video of the mately 9:05 a.m. near Fountain collision can be viewed by visiting Avenue and Lyman Place. A 50- lapdonline.org. Anyone with infor- year-old female pedestrian was mation is urged to call Det. Moses crossing Fountain Avenue in a Castillo at (213)833-3713. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 5, 2020 WeHo plans gateways for Sunset Strip Mental health advocates n Three entrances to the strip offered as honored in Beverly Hills potential sites BY JOSE HERRERA

The Sunset Strip has been known during its history as a place for entertainment, a playground for the Hollywood elite and a haven for outliers and outsiders. The iconic 1.6-mile stretch of road offers a broad range of restau- rants, boutiques and vibrant clubs, yet some visitors and even residents from neighboring areas don’t know photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills when they’ve entered the iconic photo by Cameron Kiszla On Feb. 24, Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commissioner Dr. strip. The city of West Hollywood is proposing one of three gateways on Kirk Y. Chang; Chair Dr. Daniel Nazarian; Erin Raftery Ryan, of the The city of West Hollywood Sunset Boulevard and Marmont Lane. National Alliance on Mental Illness Westside Los Angeles; Vice wants to change that by creating Chair Cathy Baker; Tim Davis, of NAMI Westside Los Angeles; visual markers along entry points at The city authorized the start of to spend more time outside. Commissioner Dr. Lee H. Hilborne and Adaline Fagen, of NAMI Sunset Boulevard and Doheny the project by directing the release Council members were enthusi- Westside Los Angeles, celebrated after the NAMI representatives Road, Sunset Boulevard and of a request for qualifications for astic about the project but had some were honored for their leadership in the field of health and safety Marmont Lane, and Sunset and La potential candidates until May. concerns regarding designs and issues and for contributing to the mission of the Health and Safety Cienega boulevards. City Council Between May and June, applicants maintaining the history of the Commission. members voted unanimously on the will be reviewed by a committee, Sunset Strip. Gateway Concepts Framework and which will then select three candi- Councilman John Heilman gateways instead. thought there are better ways to cel- authorized phase one of the project dates to create gateway concepts thought a conceptual design consid- Councilman John Duran added ebrate the cultural life of West on March 2. using the approved framework for ered for La Cienega’s gateway was- that the history of the strip is some- Hollywood than to devote aspects The project proposes three gate- their respective location. n’t going to work because of the thing to recognize, from the notori- of the gateways to history. ways with three different designs Garen Yolles, an associate plan- volume of traffic and plaza area, ous identity of a time when mob- “I think that looking at nostalgia outlined in the Gateway Concepts ner for the city’s Planning and which the framework suggests it sters such as Mickey Cohen and as a way to define the future of the Framework. Development Services Department, incorporates. Bugsy Siegel operated on Sunset to city is, in some ways, counterpro- “I know that we’ve had many, said these gateways should be “When we create these mini its rich musical history. ductive to my ideas of how it many presentations and conversa- something more than just a stand- plaza areas that are supposed to be a “I understand the need for Sunset should be,” he said. tions about the gateway signage,” alone sign. They should have the great public amenity, but that we do to continue to evolve and to Ultimately, the hope is to find said Genevieve Morrill, president potential to be a destination on the it at a location where no one really become whatever it is going to balance for gateways and provide and CEO of the West Hollywood strip, Yolles said. wants to sit, it becomes a gathering become, but at least I want to try to new destinations for the famous Chamber of Commerce. “It’s some- According to a staff report, gate- place for problems,” Heilman said. capture the notion that music and Sunset Strip. thing that we are excited for the ways will strengthen the Sunset Although he is in favor of public the production of music,” Duran “Hopefully, when coming back Sunset Strip to start developing a Strip’s identity and create a sense of spaces and expanding them, he said. “So many things have hap- with signage, there’s a way to cap- real identity. We want to make sure arrival and place, invite more peo- thought that a different design pened around music and night- ture some of these ideas and con- it moves with the evolution of the ple to walk between destinations would be better or perhaps candi- clubs.” cepts that makes Sunset so unique strip.” and create places that invite people dates should focus on the other two However, Mayor John D’Amico for a hundred years,” Duran said. 6 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Radio employees seek fair wages with protest HHS awards $19 million for n State lawmaker, entertainers join workers HIV treatment, prevention in labor dispute On Feb. 26, the U.S. either newly diagnosed or are BY JOSE HERRERA Department of Health and diagnosed but currently not in Human Services, through the care, to essential HIV care and More than 200 union members Health Resources and Services treatment and support services, rallied on Feb. 27 outside of Administration, awarded $18.8 as well as to provide workforce Spanish Broadcasting System’s Los million to expand access to HIV training and technical assistance. Angeles office at 5055 Wilshire care, treatment, medication and “[The] awards bolster HRSA Blvd., where its two local radio sta- prevention services in California. programs that play a critical role tions, Mega 96.3 FM and La Raza HRSA’s Health Center in communities hardest hit by the 97.9 FM are located, in support of Program awards will be used to HIV epidemic to ensure people SBS employees seeking first fair identify at-risk individuals in have access to the services they contracts. photo by Jose Herrera California and engage in preven- need,” said HRSA Administrator “We are here in front of Spanish SAG-AFTRA union members protest outside Spanish Broadcasting tion services, test for HIV and Tom Engels. “More than half a Broadcasting System stations Mega System’s Los Angeles office at 5055 Wilshire Blvd. prescribe pre-exposure prophy- million people with diagnosed and La Raza fighting with our laxis (PrEP) where appropriate. HIV in the U.S. receive services courageous members who voted to voted to join SAG-AFTRA, and “Three and a half years ago, these Awards made to HRSA’s Ryan through HRSA’s Ryan White join SAG-AFTRA more than three since then, SBS and its union workers won a democratic election White HIV/AIDS Program recip- HIV/AIDS Program each year, and a half years ago – and they still employees have been negotiating a fair and square according to the ients will be used to link people and HRSA-funded health centers don’t have a fair first contract,” said contract. laws of the land,” Durazo said. “An with HIV who are either newly are a key point of entry for people Gabrielle Carteris, president of According to SAG-AFTRA, SBS overwhelming majority stood diagnosed, or diagnosed but cur- at risk for or undiagnosed with SAG-AFTRA. continues to propose a 15% wage together and demanded fair wages, rently not in care, to essential HIV, providing over two million State Sen. María Elena Durazo, cut. In 2017, on-air and off-air not minimum wages, but fair HIV care, treatment and support HIV tests to patients annually.” (D-Los Angeles), SAG-AFTRA employees were wrongfully termi- wages.” services, helping them reach viral The awards are a component L.A. Local President Patricia nated — and later reinstated after an Felix Castillo, known as on-air suppression and reduce HIV of the HRSA’s Ending the HIV Richardson and union members Jon order by the National Labor talent DJ Mr. Boro, is part of the transmission. Epidemic: A Plan for America Huertas (“This is Us”) and Elyfer Relations Board. SBS bargaining unit seeking a fair HRSA awarded $9,972,545 to initiative, which aims to reduce Torres (“Betty en NY”) gave Durazo said she doesn’t think contract. Castillo said they just want 35 health centers in California the number of new HIV infec- speeches reaffirming their commit- these union workers are asking for proportional dignified wages for with service delivery sites in geo- tions in the United States by 90% ment to support the SBS bargaining anything special and finds it their work. graphic locations identified by by 2030. unit members during negotiations appalling SBS hasn’t come to an Castillo has been part of the radio the EHE initiative. This first-of- “HRSA is a leader in working that happened later that afternoon. agreement with its employees. industry for 15 years. He’s seen its-kind program emphasizes out- to end the HIV epidemic in the SBS is one of the largest SAG-AFTRA has contracts with 19 robust growth since the 1970s due reach, HIV testing, partnerships, U.S.,” HHS Secretary Alex Azar Hispanic-owned media companies other radio stations in L.A. and tele- to advertising revenue. and workforce expansion to said. “These investments will in the United States. Three years vision stations Telemundo and “There’s a myth that this industry increase access to and use of support partnerships between ago, Los Angeles SBS employees Univision, she said. is barely up and coming in the PrEP, as well as linking individu- organizations that are on the front future,” Castillo said. “That there’s als who test positive for HIV to lines of preventing and reducing not a lot of money right now, which treatment. HIV transmission, as well as is why we have to make sacrifices, HRSA awarded $8,869,829 to improving the overall health out- Notable quotes but that is not true.” eight Ryan White HIV/AIDS comes for people with HIV.” SBS could not be reached for Program recipients in California For information, visit “There is nothing I love as much as a good fight.” comment. to link people with HIV who are hab.hrsa.gov.

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BleedingControl.org Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 5, 2020 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD City, county declare coronavirus emergencies PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE On March 4, Los Angeles Mayor response to this emergent issue and encampments throughout the city as Eric Garcetti declared a local emer- will enhance our ability to effective- a preventative measure to protect the gency to strengthen preparation ly manage our response,” said Chair approximately 36,000 unhoused NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood against the novel coronavirus of the Board of Supervisors individuals from the coronavirus. Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- (COVID-19), a move to help the Kathryn Barger. “While the coronavirus is mainly sider the following item: city respond more quickly and In signing the local declaration, affecting travel and tourism, it is effectively to cases of the illness. Garcetti formalized coordination imperative we have a lens focused LOCATIONS: 916 WESTBOURNE DRIVE, The city’s declaration comes the with public health agencies, on the potential to imperil those same day as a similar declaration by smoothed the way for quicker experiencing homelessness,” said West Hollywood, California Los Angeles County and the acquisition of supplies, and eased O’Farrell, who serves as chair of announcement that there are seven access to state and federal funds the City’s Homelessness and REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a subdivi- confirmed COVID-19 cases in the should they become necessary. Poverty Committee. “I want to sion of an eight-unit residential county. All city departments have been ensure we have the necessary building into a common interest “The step we’re taking today is ordered to update Continuity of hygiene stations and resources development (condominium). about preparation, not panic,” Operations plans that ensure deliv- available from our local and federal Garcetti said. “There is extraordinary ery of vital services in the case of an partners to address this rapidly work being done alongside our part- emergency. moving urgent public health crisis. PERMIT(S): Subdivision Permit, and any other ners in county and federal govern- On March 4, Los Angeles City We must take precautions – and required permits. ment to keep Angelenos safe, aware Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, 13th secure the necessary resources – for and informed. This declaration is District, and Councilwoman Monica our most vulnerable population, as APPLICANT(S): Donald Randall about making sure we are positioned Rodriguez, 7th District, co-presented well as for those who are working to respond to any changes in the situ- a motion directing the city’s Bureau with them.” ation and are doing everything we of Sanitation and the Los Angeles For information, visit pub- TIME/PLACE Special Meeting can to protect our communities.” Homeless Services Auth ority to lichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coro- OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m “These declarations are a swift install sanitation stations at homeless navirus. Thursday, March 19, 2020. Plummer Park Community Cen- ter, Rooms 5 and 6 Beverly Hills answers coronavirus questions 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard With the spread of coronavirus 3. Is city staff trained to deal cynotification or texting West Hollywood, CA 90046 in the United States and around with novel coronavirus? BEVHILLS to 888777. the world, the city of Beverly Hills Yes. The city’s emergency per- 7. Do I need to wear a face- ZONES: R4B (Residential, Multi-Family released its answers to 10 ques- sonnel are trained and capable to mask in public? High Density) tions about COVID-19. respond to any emerging disease, Facemasks should always be an “The city and the Health and including the novel coronavirus, item in your personal emergency Safety Commission continue to and implement appropriate health- kit; however, the CDC does not ENVIRONMENTAL monitor the latest developments care protocols. recommend routine use of a face- STATUS: Categorically exempt from the with the novel coronavirus,” said 4. Will the city continue to mask or respirator. Most often, provisions of the California Envi- Dr. Daniel Nazarian, chair of the operate normally if the novel spread of respiratory viruses from ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), Health and Safety Commission. coronavirus arrives here? person-to-person happens among pursuant to Section §15332 (In- “As a city that takes a proactive Yes. The city has robust busi- close contact (within six feet). Fill Development Projects) approach to all potential emergen- ness continuity plans in place for 8. Can I travel? cies, we remind residents and all departments and services to At this time, the CDC recom- businesses to stay informed and ensure the continuing operation of mends that people avoid all use this as an opportunity for over- city government. nonessential travel to mainland The staff report will be available on Thursday, March all preparedness and contingency 5. What can I do to prevent China and South Korea. Check the 12, 2020 at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the planning.” contracting the novel coron- CDC’s webpage (cdc.gov) for up- W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line 1. What is the city doing to avirus or any other viruses? to-date recommendations before at www.weho.org prepare for the novel coron- The best way to stay healthy is you travel. Additionally, review avirus? eating well and practicing good any travel advisories by visiting The city’s leadership and hygiene such as frequently wash- travel.state.gov. IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- Pandemic Planning Committee, ing your hands and utilizing hand 9. Should I stop attending ited to raising only those issues you or someone else active since 2006, have been sanitizer, keeping a distance events with crowds of people? raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or meeting to prepare for any poten- between anyone who is coughing According to the County of Los in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- tial impacts from the novel coron- or sneezing, avoiding touching the Angeles Department of Public lywood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Devel- avirus or any other emerging dis- face and staying home if you feel Health, currently there is no need opment Services Department at, or prior to, the Public ease. unwell. to cancel school or social events 2. Who is responsible for pro- 6. How should I prepare for and there are no restrictions on Hearing. viding direction to the city the spreading of the virus and large public gatherings. regarding an infectious disease the potential need to stay at 10. Where can I find addition- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of protocol? home? al information about the novel 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available The city of Beverly Hills works Residents should stock up on coronavirus? for checkout at the meeting. If you require special as- in partnership with local, state and food, water, medicine and other L.A. County Department of sistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for federal health officials (including necessities for at least seven to 14 Public Health: visit public- the Centers for Disease Control days and continue to monitor city health.lacounty.gov or call 211; the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your re- and Prevention and Los Angeles communication channels and CDC: visit cdc.gov or call quest in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) County Department of Public local media. Residents should also (800)232-4636; the city of Beverly 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Health) to receive guidance and sign up to receive notifications by Hills Office of Emer gency City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. coordinate response. visiting beverlyhills.org/emergen- Management: call (310)285-1021. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- portation) may be provided upon written request to the Westside cities issue joint coronavirus statement Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the The cities of Beverly Hills, health departments (Los Angeles ernment services and business meeting. For information on public transportation, call Culver City, Malibu, Santa Monica County, City of Los Angeles, operations. 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to and West Hollywood are jointly fol- Pasadena and Long Beach) to tran- At this moment, Westside cities www.metro.net lowing the lead of Los Angeles sition into full preparedness mode continue to urge the public to avoid County and its Department of and makes them eligible for state sick people; wash their hands with ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Health and are at-the-ready and federal funding for any increase soap and water or with an alcohol- for local action if the county or the in COVID-19 cases and possible based hand sanitizer; keep hands Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. Centers for Disease Control and community spread. away from eyes, nose and mouth; Prevention recommend it. The five Under the L.A. County Public disinfect public counters, desks, For further information contact Roger Rath, Assistant neighboring cities regularly collab- Health emergency declaration and common areas, phones, keyboards, Planner in the Planning & Development Services De- orate on matters of public safety from a regional emergency manage- etc.; use disinfectant wipes identi- partment at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: and response to natural and man- ment perspective, all local jurisdic- fied for use against influenza A&B [email protected] made disasters, large-scale regional tions within Los Angeles County fall and coronaviruses; stay home and public events and emergency pre- under this public health declaration, call a doctor if the have symptoms paredness. including the five Westside cities. such as fever, cough, vomiting or Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk In response to six new cases of Together, and within their local difficulty breathing; remain home novel coronavirus (COVID-19) jurisdictions, Beverly Hills, Culver until they have spoken with their with known origins related to trav- City, Malibu, Santa Monica and doctor or healthcare provider and el, not community transmission, West Hollywood undergo emer- are cleared to return to work; and Los Angeles County, the city of Los gency management training and cover coughs and sneezes. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Angeles, Long Beach and Pasadena meet regularly in preparation for a The Westside cities will continue declared a Level Three local emer- range of emergency scenarios. Each to follow the lead of Public Health екта. Для дополнительной информации gency on March 4. This Level city, in standard preparation for any and the CDC in implementing pro- на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Three local emergency enables emergency or disaster, has robust tocols for public spaces and in mes- local agencies with their own public plans in place for continuity of gov- saging to the community. 8 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Metro makes headway on subway project PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Metro is offering updates on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Purple Line Extension subway con- Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- struction occurring at many loca- sider the following item: tions along Wilshire Boulevard. In Beverly Hills, piling work is occurring through April along the LOCATIONS: 8225 FOUNTAIN AVENUE, north side of Wilshire Boulevard West Hollywood, California near the future Wilshire/Rodeo sub- way station from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to convert seven days a week, with non- an existing two-story, seven-unit drilling activities from 9 to 11 p.m. Wilshire Boulevard has been apartment building into a common reduced to two lanes in each direc- interest (condominium) develop- tion between Beverly and Crescent ment with no physical changes to drives, and left turns are not permit- the building. ted in that area. Once the north side is complete, PERMIT(S): Development Permit, Subdivision the work will move to the south side of Wilshire Boulevard and Permit, and any other required continue through July. permits. Sidewalk restoration and the installation of traffic and pedestrian photo courtesy of Metro APPLICANT(S): Jay Friedman signals is occurring at Clifton Way Work continues underground at the Wilshire/La Brea station. and Crescent Drive through April. TIME/PLACE Special Meeting Work hours are weekdays from 9 6 a.m. on Monday, March 9. and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard will through Saturday. Intermittent lane 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., when necessary. be reduced to one lane between La closures may be necessary between Thursday, March 19, 2020 Crews are also installing a new dri- Jolla Avenue and San Diego Way Highland Avenue and Detroit Street Plummer Park Community Cen- veaway to allow better access dur- while crews restore two bus pads, for construction support. ter, Rooms 5 and 6 ing construction at the Reeves stag- which are areas in the street next to Just west of Wilshire/Rimpau, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard ing yard, 9430 Wilshire Blvd. stops that are reinforced to better material deliveries and under- West Hollywood, CA 90069 Father east, material deliveries, accommodate the weight of buses. ground construction support will instrumentation and concrete pour- Near Wilshire/Fairfax, subway continue through September. ing are ongoing as part of station station construction, hauling and Wilshire Boulevard has been ZONES: R4B (Residential, Multi-Family construction at Wilshire/La concrete pouring are also ongoing. reduced to two lanes in each direc- High Density) Cienega. Gale Drive will be inter- Ogden Drive will be intermittently tion between June Street and mittently closed at Wilshire closed at Wilshire Boulevard. Muirfield Road. ENVIRONMENTAL Boulevard to support construction Intermittent lane closures may also Tunneling support is ongoing 24 STATUS: Categorically exempt from the in the staging yard. Work hours are be in place to support deck panel hours at a staging yard just west of provisions of the California Envi- Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. maintenance and soil investigation the intersection of Wilshire to 6 p.m. Access to Gale Drive will near the future subway station. Boulevard and Western Avenue. ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), be maintained from San Vicente Anticipated work hours are 9 a.m. Northbound Manhattan Place will pursuant to Section §15301 (Ex- Boulevard. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., be closed intermittently just north of isting Facilities) Concrete and material deliveries Monday through Friday. Orange Wilshire Boulevard, Monday to the La Cienega station box are Grove Avenue will continue to be through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., The staff report will be available on Thursday, March also anticipated to continue through closed south of Wilshire Boulevard and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12, 2020 at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the April, and lane reductions are antic- through June. 11 p.m. Intermittent single-lane clo- ipated. On Thursday, March 5, and Near Wilshire/La Brea, work sures may also occur on Wilshire W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line Friday, March 6, lane reductions continues in staging yards and in a Boulevard between Western at www.weho.org will be necessary in the Wilshire/La work zone in the center of Wilshire Avenue and Manhattan Place. Cienega area to support under- Boulevard just east of Sycamore For questions and concerns, call IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- ground utility maintenance. Avenue. Hauling and deliveries to the 24-hour project hotline at ited to raising only those issues you or someone else Near Wilshire/Crescent Heights, and from the La Brea staging yards (213)922-6934, email the project raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or bus pad restoration will occur from are ongoing as tunneling progress- team at [email protected], 9 a.m. on Friday, March 6, through es. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit metro.net. in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- lywood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Devel- opment Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Controller’s report outlines city’s financial picture To comply with the Los Angeles Controller Ron growth this year due to the increased American with Disabilities Act of Galperin recently released a city rev- “Our local cost of employee salaries and bene- 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available enue forecast highlighting projected economy is healthy, fits. He warned that short-term fixes for checkout at the meeting. If you require special as- growth in crucial revenue sources can help the city’s bottom line, but sistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for and warning about increased govern- but expenses are unanticipated economic stress could the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your re- ment spending and the impact of rising and recent potentially place the city in a far quest in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) economic uncertainty on city coffers. global economic more precarious financial situation. 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The The annual Revenue Forecast concerns could Concerns are also emerging about Report provides updated estimates of the coronavirus, Galperin said. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. the current year’s general fund and impact city Port of Los Angeles is projecting a special fund revenues, and estimates revenues this year.” 25% drop in cargo volume in Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- how much money the city will bring March, and 12% to 15% over the portation) may be provided upon written request to the in over the next fiscal year. -Los Angeles Controller first quarter of 2020. The stock mar- Ron Galperin Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the “Our local economy is healthy, ket also just experienced its worst meeting. For information on public transportation, call but expenses are rising and recent week since the financial crisis, and global economic concerns could air travel to the United States could 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to impact city revenues this year,” er than the amount budgeted. Next also decline, affecting the city’s col- www.metro.net Galperin said. “The fallout from the year, the general fund is anticipated lection of sales and hotel taxes, and coronavirus has already resulted in to increase by an additional 3.2 per- impacting the local economy as a ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said fewer shipments to the Port of L.A. cent. whole, Galperin added. Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. and if it continues, the effects could Cannabis-related taxes will gener- Changing consumer habits are ripple throughout the city. While it is ate $128 million for the city this also causing some revenue sources unclear what will come to pass, the year, including $84 million in busi- to drop significantly, including the For further information contact Dereck Purificacion, best way to protect the city in the ness taxes, $30 million in sales tax telephone users tax, which will con- Associate Planner in the Planning & Development Serv- face of uncertainty is to budget with and $14 million in permit fees. The tinue its downward slide from $267 ices Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: restraint and make every effort to overall number will grow if the city million in 2010 to $132.7 million [email protected] expand sources of revenue that intensifies its efforts to permit new this year, a 50% drop over 10 years, aren’t as susceptible to the ups and cannabis businesses and close illegal Galperin said. downs of the market.” dispensaries, Galperin said. Enforcement of the city’s home- The forecast includes city rev- Additionally, the city will receive sharing ordinance has resulted in a Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk enue estimates to help inform the $54 million in revenue this year 49% decrease in listings across all mayor and City Council as they dis- from the street damage restoration hosting platforms, making it neces- cuss the 2021 fiscal year budget this fee, up from under $10 million per sary for the city to closely monitor spring. year. transient occupancy tax receipts for Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Galperin said general fund rev- Galperin added that there are also future negative impacts. екта. Для дополнительной информации enue has increased 6% to $6.61 bil- issues that should be addressed. For information, visit lacon- lion for fiscal year 2020, 0.7% high- Expenses will eclipse revenue troller.org/revenueforecast2021. на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 5, 2020 Lieu supports LAFD unveils new truck Los Angeles City assigned to the vehicles are local response Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell approved to medically clear cer- (center), 13th District, joined Los tain patients experiencing acute Angeles Fire Department officials behavioral crises or chronic public to coronavirus at Fire Station 82 in Hollywood to inebriation. Those patients can unveil the fire department’s either be transported to a mental On March 4, U.S. Rep. Ted W. newest fast-response vehicle. The health urgent care center or sober- Lieu (D-Torrance) issued a state- vehicle carries all the equipment ing center rather than to a tradi- ment after both Los Angeles city and medical supplies of a para- tional hospital emergency room, and Los Angeles County declared a medic unit and is equipped with a further maximizing resources. The public health emergency as a proac- 300-gallon water tank to extin- fast-response vehicles are also cer- tive measure to stave off the spread guish small fires. Instead of tified Tactical EMS units and are of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles deploying an engine or ambulance available to support LAPD SWAT community. to a medical emergency, a fast- team efforts. These public health emergency response vehicle can get to the site Fire Station 82 is located at declarations will enable officials to more quickly. 5769 Hollywood Blvd. For infor- more easily acquire federal funding The firefighter/paramedics mation, visit lafd.org. to assist with efforts to address and photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office contain the coronavirus. It follows similar actions by other localities in California and around the country. “Given that there are now seven known cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles County, I’m glad that Los Angeles County and Los Angeles city are taking important steps to enable our state, city and county public health officials to have the resources they need to combat the coronavirus,” Lieu said. “Federal resources will allow community leaders to better address the poten- tial spread of this virus. Unfortunately, the Trump adminis- tration had faulty tests and failed to provide enough test kits to many jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County. “We have to ensure that Los Angeles and other communities have the test kits necessary to ade- quately identify and address coron- avirus cases. That’s one reason the House will pass $8.3 billion in strong emergency funding to fully address the seriousness of this health crisis. Congress is working to ensure that the supplemental fund- ing measure guarantees that state and local governments will be reim- bursed for costs incurred while responding to the coronavirus out- break. State and local officials are working tirelessly to keep our com- munity healthy and safe, and I will do everything I can to support their efforts.” Jewish Federation hosts talk with city attorney

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is holding a discussion between Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and federation President and CEO Jay Sanderson on Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. As Los Angeles’ chief lawyer and prosecutor, Feuer has sought to improve public safety and the qual- ity of life in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has also been at the forefront of local and national issues. The discussion will center on important civic issues impacting the city and young adults. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is located at 6505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call Rachel Zaiden at (323)761-8236, email [email protected], or visit bit.ly/2PLiW6l. 10 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo celebrates Women’s History Month WeHo leader honored The city of West Hollywood will 100th anniversary of the 19th flamenco show. Admission is free celebrate National Women’s Amendment to the U.S. and no RSVP required. For infor- for civic dedication History Month in March with a Constitution. mation, contact (323)848-6826. series of events to recognize and In celebration of Women’s From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., a National honor women and women’s history. History Month and International Women’s History Month Movie Throughout the month, street Women’s Day, the city of West Night hosted by the city and its pole banners that commemorate Hollywood will present two events Women’s Advisory Board, as well famous American women, civil on Saturday, March 7, at the West as the city of West Hollywood rights leaders and women’s rights Hollywood Park Auditorium, locat- Women’s Leadership Conference & activists will be on display along ed at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Network, will feature the film “LA Santa Monica Boulevard. The festivities will begin with an Woman Rising,” executive pro- Honorees on existing banners International Women’s Day duced by actor Rosario Dawson. include Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Celebration hosted by the city of “LA Woman Rising” features 50 Roosevelt, Rosa Parks and Oprah West Hollywood and its Russian Los Angeles women revealing what Winfrey, and this National Advisory Board from noon to 3 motivates them to wake up each Women’s History Month will offi- p.m. featuring presentations, food morning. Special guest speakers cially kick off with the unveiling of and live music by the Osh-Band include the film’s director, Nana two new women’s history month with Shawn and Alik Oshmiansky, Ghana. Admission is free, but street pole banners, one honoring and dance performances by the RSVP is requested at wlc- feminist leader Zoe Nicholson and Beverly Hills International movienight.eventbrite.com. Free the other commemorating the Ballroom Dance Studio, including a parking for both events will be available in the adjacent five-story parking structure at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. with validation at each event. photo courtesy of West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey P. Horvath Presented with the support of the Rosemead Mayor Sandra Armenta, who also serves as president of city, MashUp Contemporary Dance the California Contract Cities Association, recently awarded West Company will present Each for Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey P. Horvath (right) with the Equal, an free afternoon featuring President’s Award for Women in Leadership. dance classes, a showcase and a “Sandra has been an outstanding leader for the association, and I’m panel discussion with the talented honored she chose me for this recognition,” Horvath said. female artistic directors of area The California Contract Cities Association focuses on education, dance companies including Bryn advocacy, networking and access to resources for its member cities, Cohn + Artists, Contra Tiempo, including West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Entity and more on Sunday, March Horvath will also be honored as Los Angeles County Supervisor 8 beginning at noon at the Sofitel Sheila Kuehl’s 3rd District Woman of the Year at a luncheon on Hotel, located at 8555 Beverly Monday, March 9, at 11:30 a.m. at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Blvd. in Los Angeles. Angeles, 506 S. Grand Ave. Horvath will be recognized with Leticia For information, contact Larissa Chacon, Ellen Eidem, Neda Farid-Farhoumand, Eunisses Hernandez, Fooks, West Hollywood’s commu- Josefa Salinas, Renata Simril, Marilyn Sparks and Lisa Williams dur- nity events coordinator, at ing the Los Angeles County Commission for Women and the Board (323)848-6413 or at of Supervisors’ Women’s History Month celebration. For information, [email protected]. visit bosevents.lacounty.gov.

BERENICE ABBOTT photo by Richard E. Settle LITA ALBUQUERQUE Feminist rights leader Zoe Nicholson has been honored with a ban- GALE ANTOKAL ner that will be on display in West Hollywood throughout Women’s BELKIS AYON History Month in March. ALICE BABER DOZIER BELL LYNDA BENGLIS LORRAINE BUBAR Banners recognize women’s ROCHELLE CAPER CHRYSSA MAX COLE accomplishments in WeHo IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM DOROTHY DEHNER The city of West Hollywood meeting, two new street pole ELAINE DE KOONING has unveiled street pole banners banners were celebrated honor- AUDREY FLACK that commemorate famous ing feminist leader Zoe HELEN FRANKENTHALER American women, civil rights Nicholson and commemorating KIM FROHSIN leaders and women’s rights the 100th anniversary of the 19th NANCY GRAVES activists that will be on display Amendment to the U.S. JOYCE HEIMBERGER along Santa Monica Boulevard in Constitution. The presentation BEATRICE WOOD (American 1893‐1988) MARTA HEKIMI March during National Women’s was hosted by the city’s DIANA HOBSON History Month. At the March 2 Women’s Advisory Board. For Evening at the Arensbergs: Mrs. Siqueiros, Steve, Bea, Siqueiros, CHANNA HORWITZ West Hollywood City Council information, visit weho.org. Galka Scheir (sic), 1925 DAISY HUGHES Watercolor, graphite, and charcoal on off‐white paper, HELEN HYDE 12 x 18 inches CAROL KAUFMAN KATHE KOLLWITZ DOROTHEA LANGE Feminist leaders participate in PELE DE LAPPE LAURIE LIPTON SHE TOO! LIZA LOU International Women’s Day event DORA MAAR ANN MCCOY With the theme “Value Women’s and women’s rights leader, who A CURATED SELECTION OF ART DANIELLA MIDENGE Lives, Our Children, Our Work, will present the second annual BY WOMEN CLARA NELSON Our Planet: End War, Racism & Woman Warrior Award, as well as LOUISE NEVELSON Poverty!”, participants will gather speakers, a feminism for the 99% MARTA PALAU for the annual International dance party, street art, music, heal- ANDREE REXROTH Women’s Day Event on Saturday, ing and action areas, and an inter- DENENBERG TERESA RUDOWICZ March 7, starting at noon at 800 W. active performance piece, an origi- MIRIAM SCHAPIRO Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., as the nal that draws inspiration from “El FINE ARTS HELEN SEIBERT corner of South Hoover Street. violador en tu camino” and the SANDY SKOGLUND Part of the International Poor People’s Campaign song “I’m KIKI SMITH Women’s Strike taking place in Gonna Rise Up.” BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CHANCE IRENE MONAT STERN several countries around the world, Attendees are encouraged to MARITIA TAPANAINEN the event will also honor and wear red and bring gently used JOYCE TREIMAN demand justice for the South L.A. clothing to help raise funds to assist www.denenbergfinearts.com MARJORIE ULLBERG black women serial murder victims migrants stuck at the US/Mexico VALERIE VON SOBEL and missing and murdered border. 417 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood BEATRICE WOOD Indigenous women. For information, contact FRANCESCA WOODMAN The event will also feature [email protected], or 310-360-9360 SULAMITH WULFING Dolores Huerta, long-time labor call (323)276-9833. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 5, 2020 L.A. Marathon runners to pass through local area

Runners participating in the marathon, traffic lanes will be par- Vicente Boulevard, North San 2020 Los Angeles Marathon will tially restricted on Wilshire Vicente Boulevard between make their way through the city of Boulevard between Crescent Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Beverly Hills and travel along Drive and Beverly Drive, and on Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard Rodeo Drive on Sunday, March 8. Beverly Drive at Wilshire. between La Cienega and North “We are pleased to welcome the Beverly Hills police and mes- Doheny Drive and lastly, North L.A. Marathon once again to the sage boards will direct vehicles Doheny Drive between Santa streets of Beverly Hills, where ath- around the marathon route. Monica Boulevard and Beverly letes will run along the iconic Runners will enter West Boulevard. Rodeo Drive, giving them a Hollywood along Sunset Boulevard Parking will be prohibited along world-class experience they will at Marmont Lane, just west of the L.A. marathon route. “No never forget,” Beverly Hills Crescent Heights Boulevard. From Parking” signs will be posted prior Mayor John Mirisch said. the Sunset Strip, runners will turn to the event. Vehicles violating the For the first time, the Beverly south onto North San Vicente signs will be ticketed and towed at Hills portion of the race will fea- Boulevard, then west on Santa the owner’s expense. photo courtesy of Conqur Endurance Group ture live entertainment along the Monica Boulevard and then south For information, visit lama- Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Los Angeles, West course with performances by clas- onto North Doheny Drive. rathon.com. Hollywood and Beverly Hills during the upcoming marathon. sical pianist Hamid Pasha, the “Experiencing the City of West Great American Swing Band and Hollywood at a runner’s pace is a the Hollywood Stones, a tribute fantastic way to spend a Sunday band to the Rolling Stones. morning,” West Hollywood However, the marathon will Mayor John D’Amico said. “It’s include also include street closures seems obvious to me that the best in Beverly Hills, so drivers are 1.5 miles of the 26.2-mile L.A. encouraged to prepare and plan Marathon course is the part in their routes. West Hollywood. You might want Major road closures and parking to riff with the music cats on the restrictions will take effect from 5 Sunset Strip or have a two-bloody- a.m. to 1 p.m. at Doheny Drive mary brunch with your gay pals on from North Santa Monica Santa Monica Boulevard or you Boulevard to Burton Way, Burton might even be tempted to hop on Way from Doheny Drive to South The PickUp and head east for Santa Monica Boulevard, South some ‘Chow Fun’ at the historic Santa Monica Boulevard from Formosa Cafe. But it’s probably Rexford Drive to Rodeo Drive, better for you to finish the course Rodeo Drive from South Santa and come back later when you’re Monica Boulevard to Wilshire not so sweaty.” Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard There will be several street clo- from Rodeo Drive to South Santa sures in West Hollywood to ensure Monica Boulevard and South the safety of participants. Santa Monica Boulevard from Street closures will begin from 4 Wilshire to Moreno Drive. a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunset Additionally, due to Metro con- Boulevard between Marmont struction taking place during the Lane and Clark Street/North San LGBT center panel focuses on presidential election The Los Angeles LGBT Center is who don’t live in large cities. holding “Big Queer Convo: “For nearly four years, the current Looking Past Super Tuesday” on administration has eroded our rights Tuesday, March 10, in the Pride and protections, from reinstating the Hall at the Anita May Rosenstein transgender military ban to empow- Campus. ering businesses to discriminate The event is part of the center’s against us based on so-called reli- ongoing series of provocative com- gious freedom,” Acosta said. “As munity forums. It will focus on what the campaign comes into clearer is it stake for the LGBT community focus, these panelists will consider during the U.S. presidential election how the outcome of the election will campaign. impact the lives of LGBTQ people Panelists include Ryan Thoreson, and how the candidates measure up researcher for Human Rights given the existential challenges to Watch’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and our community. We hope this con- Transgender Rights Program, and versation provides a deeper under- Terra Russell Slavin, director of the standing of why we must ‘remem- center’s Policy and Community ber in November.’” Building Department. The modera- Doors open at 7, followed by the tor will be Alan Acosta, director of panel discussion from 7:30 to 9 and strategic initiatives for the Los a reception from 9 to 10 p.m. Angeles LGBT Center. The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Thoreson has recently traveled Anita May Rosenstein Campus is throughout the country gaining located at 1118 N. McCadden Place. insights about the concerns and Admission is free; RSVP requested challenges facing LGBTQ people by visiting lalgbtcenter.org/bqc. Memory training classes offered at West Hollywood Library The city of West Hollywood’s Be UCLA, the memory class provides Well WeHo series includes a four- practical ways to help people keep week UCLA memory training track of keys, phones and other course on Thursdays at 2 p.m. from everyday items; retain and recall March 5-26 in the West Hollywood dates, phone numbers and address- Library Community Meeting Room, es; and place names with faces. The 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. classes are open to anyone over 18 The classes will offer strategies and the cost is $3. New students may and exercises to improve long-term not join after the second session. memory and the ability to retain and For information and to register, recall information. Developed by visit weho.org/recreation. 12 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press LADWP honored for supporting female engineers L.A. County’s public housing The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was recently hon- program receives high marks ored with two Society of Women Engineers “WE Local” awards at a The Los Angeles County conference in San Diego. Development Authority’s Public “The High The department received the Housing Program recently Performer status Sustaining Benefactor award, and received a High Performer desig- its LADWP-Society of Women nation from the U.S. Department for the 10th year Engineers chapter was selected for of Housing and Urban is really a the Outstanding Professional Development for the 10th consec- testament that the Development Event award. WE utive year. LACDA’s Public Local awards recognize outstand- HUD’s Public Housing ing Society of Women Engineers Assessment System is an in-depth Housing Program members, groups and individuals, evaluation of public housing is being well and honor regional excellence in photo by Chris Corsmeier agency performance including managed in all empowering women to achieve full Members of LADWP Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers were the physical condition of proper- phases of its potential in their careers as leaders recognized during a recent industry conference. ties, financial health, manage- and engineers. operations.” ment systems and the effective- The Sustaining Benefactor ness of its modernization Capital award recognized LADWP’s ongo- different job classifications. oped by LADWP-SWE that -LACDA Acting Executive Fund Program. Director Emilio Salas ing support of the LADWP-SWE Leadership at LADWP, from exec- included video and in-person train- The LACDA received a top rat- chapter, which was established in utive management to the Board of ing. The award highlights projects ing in each category, with a total March 2018. LADWP-SWE has Water and Power Commissioners, that help employees achieve pro- score of 98 out of 100. The program eligibility, unit upgrades has prioritized gender equity and fessional goals. LACDA’s Public Housing and inspections, the preparation opportunities for women in the In September 2019, SWE also “LADWP-SWE’s Program, with 2,962 units located of vacant units for occupancy, department. showcased LADWP by honoring at 63 properties throughout Los and the calculation of family rent mentoring and “LADWP is very pleased to sup- Reiko Kerr, senior assistant general Angeles County, is the second amounts in accordance with training programs port an employee-led organization manager of power engineering, largest in Southern California. HUD requirements. are effectively that is committed to promoting planning and technical services, This year, HUD inspected the “The High Performer status for gender equity, diversity and closing with the SWE Spark Award. That LACDA’s south and east Los the 10th year is really a testament helping connect the managerial gender gap, values award is given to individuals who Angeles County properties with a that the LACDA’s Public members of our that our utility is also prioritizing have contributed to the advance- total of 1,176 units, including the Housing Program is being well workforce to ensure through our recruitment efforts and ment of women through mentor- Nueva Maravilla complex, with managed in all phases of its oper- customer program development,” ship. Kerr is the first woman to they have the tools 504 units. ations,” Salas said. “The High LADWP General Manager and lead the department’s Power In the last three years, the Performer designation also makes to equitably rise up Chief Engineer Martin L. Adams System. LACDA has invested over $18 the LACDA eligible for a bonus the ranks and said. “LADWP-SWE’s mentoring LADWP-SWE’s mission is to million dollars for capital in the Capital Fund [and] a reduc- succeed.” and training programs are effec- support employees’ careers in sci- improvements at the properties. tion in certain inspection require- tively helping connect members of ence, technology, engineering and LACDA Acting Executive ments, and places the LACDA in -LADWP General Manager our workforce to ensure they have math by providing supportive net- Director Emilio Salas credited the an excellent position for many Martin L. Adams the tools to equitably rise up the working opportunities and mentor- department’s staff for the recogni- HUD grants.” ranks and succeed.” ing. For information, visit ladwp- tion. The staff oversees unit work For information, visit The Outstanding Professional news.com. orders, annual reexaminations of lacda.org. become a key career development Development Event award was organization in LADWP, with presented for a five-part more than 200 employees from 40 Leadership Training Series devel- State lawmakers propose funding for transgender wellness and equity California Assemblyman that at least 218,400 individuals Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) identify as transgender in and Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San California. Despite representing a Francisco) recently joined a group significant portion of California’s of legislators who introduced a bill population, members of the TGI that appropriates $15 million to the population are often left out of Transgender Wellness and Equity conversations regarding medical Fund. and mental healthcare policy and The fund will provide grants to experience difficulty accessing transgender-led nonprofits in inclusive healthcare, the lawmak- California to help transgender, ers said. gender non-conforming, and inter- According to a 2015 study, sex individuals gain access to approximately 33% of TGI people healthcare and social services. AB in California who saw a health care 2218 is sponsored by the provider in the past year had TransLatin@ Coalition, a trans- encountered at least one negative gender-led nonprofit in downtown experience related to being trans- Los Angeles that provides direct gender. Additionally, many trans- supportive services. gender people must pay out of “Everyone should have equal pocket for transition-related care, access to healthcare regardless of including hormones and transition their gender identity,” Santiago surgery. said. “California’s TGI community To address these inequities, AB is facing obstacles in receiving 2218 would establish the first state safe, non-discriminatory, compre- funding to provide medical and hensive care and that must change. mental health services and housing This fund will provide transgen- for TGI people. der-led organizations the means to “Our governor and Assembly create their own programs where member Santiago are committed to they can provide safe, competent elevating the health of all and TGI-inclusive healthcare and Californians,” said Bamby other social services.” Salcedo, president and CEO of “Transgender people often TransLatin@ Coalition. struggle to access healthcare due to “Allocating funds in our budget to discrimination, stigma, and pover- support building a healthy trans- ty,” added Wiener, chairman of the gender, gender non-conforming California Legislative LGBTQ and intersex community across Caucus. “California must prioritize California will set precedence for the health of our trans community, other states to understand the and this funding will move us importance of building the health firmly in that direction.” of all communities.” The Williams Institute at the AB 2218 will likely be heard in UCLA School of Law estimates a policy committee in April. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 March 5, 2020 Governor appoints leaders to Schiff introduces bill to address housing shortage On Feb. 27, U.S. Rep. Adam boards and commissions Schiff (D-Burbank) introduced the Affordable and Homeless Housing Gov. Gavin Newsom has a member of the American Bar Incentives Act, which would create announced the appointments of Association and the Los Angeles new tax incentives for property multiple Los Angeles residents to County Bar Association. Annual owners who sell to nonprofits and state department, boards and com- compensation is $196,981. public agencies that develop missions. Newsom also appointed Norma affordable housing or homeless Gideon Kracov, 48, has been Cumpian, 50, to the Board of shelters. appointed to the South Coast Air State and Community This new legislation expands on Quality Management District Corrections. Cumpian has served the affordable housing bill he intro- Board. Kracov has been owner of as the manager for women and duced in September to incentivize the Law Office of Gideon Kracov nonbinary services at the Anti- sales to public housing authorities, since 2004. He was a member of Recidivism Coalition since 2016. and would address the severe short- the State Mining and Geology Cumpian is a member of the Los age of affordable housing options Board at the Department on Angeles County Gender by extending that same tax benefit Conservation from 2014 to 2018. Responsive Advisory Committee to owners who sell to nonprofit housing developers. Kracov also served as a deputy and helped organize a Convicted photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s office city attorney at the Los Angeles Women Against Abuse, a self- In communities with expensive U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff hosted a roundtable discussion on affordable City Attorney’s Office from 2002 help organization focusing on real estate markets, like Los to 2004. Compensation is $100 domestic violence affecting Angeles, this change will provide housing on Feb. 21. per diem. women. There is no compensation public agencies and nonprofits who Alex Israel, 37, has been for the position. develop affordable and homeless with competitive real estate mar- income seniors, families and indi- appointed to the California Arts Cinthia Flores, 32, has been housing an added advantage as they kets.” viduals,” said Matt Schwartz, presi- Council. Israel has been a contem- appointed to the California compete with private developers to The bill allows property owners dent and CEO of the California porary artist since 2010. He has a Agricultural Labor Relations acquire property. to avoid capital gains tax liability by Housing Partnership. “This bill broad conceptual practice that Board. Flores has been a staff “Too many members of our com- selling to public and nonprofit deserves our support.” examines Southern Californian attorney at the Coalition for munity are struggling to keep a roof developers as long as they use the For information, visit culture, the entertainment industry Humane Immigrant Rights since over their heads. While there is no proceeds to purchase a replacement schiff.house.gov/imo/media/doc/Af and the American dream. He for- 2017 and served in multiple posi- silver bullet to end homelessness property within three years. In fordable_and_Homeless_Housing_ merly worked as a curatorial assis- tions at the University of and make housing affordable, there exchange, the purchasers must com- Incentives_Act_One_Pager3.pdf. tant at the Museum of California, Los Angeles Labor are many ways Congress and the mit to operate the property as afford- Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Center from 2015 to 2017, includ- federal government can work with able or homeless housing for at least Compensation is $100 per diem. ing Dream Resource Center direc- local communities to address these thirty years. To qualify, nonprofit WHEN ARE YOU Kevin Kish, 43, has been reap- tor and Central America Project urgent challenges,” Schiff said. developers must be designated to pointed director of the Department manager. Annual compensation is “Los Angeles County needs to cre- receive Department of Housing and GOING TO DO of Fair Employment and Housing, $159,068. ate at least 500,000 more affordable Urban Development housing funds where he has served as director Isadore Hall III, 48, has been units to meet our current need, or have a proven history of receiving YOUR ESTATE which is why I just introduced the other local, state or federal grants for since 2015. Kish was an adjunct reappointed to the California PLANNING? professor of law at Loyola Law Agricultural Labor Relations Affordable and Homeless Housing affordable housing. School from 2012 to 2015 and was Board, where he has served since Incentives Act. My bill will give “At a time when California needs he consequences of not doing any director of the Employment Rights 2017. Hall served as a state sena- organizations that develop afford- 1.4 million affordable homes, estate planning are too numerous to Project at Bet Tzedek Legal tor in the 35th District from 2014 able housing an advantage as they Congressman Schiff’s bill will T list here, but a few issues are worth men- Services from 2008 to 2015. He to 2016 and as an Assemblyman compete with private developers in make more affordable homes avail- tioning. If your minor children become served as a law clerk at the U.S. in the 64th District from 2008 to bids to acquire property and devel- able by incentivizing apartment District Court, Middle District of 2014. Annual compensation is op affordable housing – a crucial owners to sell to public and non- orphans, or if you become incapacitated Alabama from 2005 to 2006 and is $159,068. leg up in places like Los Angeles profit builders to house more low- and cannot take care of yourself, with- out written instructions from you the Courts will decide who will be in charge. The Court’s choice of guardian or conservator may not be yours. Congressman testifies against use City seeks partner with ideas Additionally, the Court proceedings and administration of these procedures can be time consuming and cost prohibitive. of glyphosate in Los Angeles River for street furniture program Perhaps more importantly, the drain on finances as well as the physical and Last month, U.S. Rep. Adam of the local communities in which StreetsLA is seeking a partner and expand upon a program in emotional toll these procedures can Schiff (D-Burbank) testified before they work, particularly when using to manage its new Sidewalk and place since 2001 that oversees a place on a family is incalculable.

the House Subcommittee on Water potentially harmful chemicals on Transit Amenities Program. diverse range of street furniture In the event of your death or incapaci- Resources and Environment in public lands.” A request for information was types and nearly 1,900 bus shel- opposition to the U.S. Army Corps Schiff urged the Army Corps to recently released to solicit best ters. The program follows a tra- ty, failure to have established even min- of Engineers’ use of the herbicide find alternatives to manage vegeta- practices and creative approach- ditional business model sup- imal estate planning could mean your glyphosate to manage vegetation in tion without using potentially harm- es to the installation of street ported by advertising displayed hard earned money will be spent for the Los Angeles River. ful chemicals and proposed that the furniture. The RFI will inform a on the furniture. administrative costs, as well as legal and Many state and local govern- committee include language in its subsequent request for propos- The city intends to work col- court fees. For instance, if the value of ments, including Los Angeles Water Resources Development Act als, expected this summer, from laboratively with a qualified your GROSS assets totals more than County, have limited or banned the of 2020 to restrict the use of which the city expects to select partner to provide sidewalk and $100,000, you probably need to estab- chemical’s use, and the State of glyphosate within aquatic ecosys- a winning bidder. The city is transit amenities that support lish a living trust since estates over this California has added glyphosate to tem restoration projects, including seeking an experienced busi- increased use of transit and amount must be probated unless they its Proposition 65 list of chemicals the Los Angeles River, except in ness partner to develop a self- alternative transportation, local are in trust. This means if you are known to cause cancer. cases where both the corps and the sustaining street furniture pro- economic activity and the buying a home for $500,000, even if “I have heard from many con- local non-federal sponsor concur gram. shared use of sidewalks. you have a large mortgage, your stituents and community organiza- that using the chemical is necessary The Sidewalk and Transit For information, visit street- gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- tions in my district over the past to address an immediate threat to Amenities Program will replace sla.lacity.org. er the current market value at the several years who have shared con- human health or environment. time of your death). Probate cur- cerns regarding the health and safe- “This balanced approach would rently takes at least 9 months to ty implications of using the herbi- ensure that the corps respects local complete, and that is only if every- cide glyphosate in the Los Angeles wishes regarding the use of chemi- thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- River, as well as on other federally cals in public lands, while also pro- Letters to the Editor erate estate can cost between managed lands,” Schiff testifed. “I viding flexibility in cases where $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The believe that federal agencies should alternatives are not available,” No surprise opposition with over 100,000 square feet of same estate if handled through a always strive to respect the desires Schiff added. office space. It’s not hard to find “living trust” can reduce those costs surfaced to project reasons to object. by as much as 80% and take much less time to complete. I have a suggestion. Cut it Re “Proposed offices draw back to eight or nine buildings Proper estate planning allows you lots of opposition,” Feb. 27 issue and include a large facility to to make your own decisions about house and treat homeless people these matters while you can, rather in the county. It could be located It’s no surprise that the pro- than someone else making deci- at one end or a corner of the posed development in the enter- sions when you cannot. tainment industry on a strip of office project with a strip of land in Beverly Hills has met green and trees to separate the with some opposition. The two. Beverly Hills could thus KRAMER + DRESBEN Beverly Hills Creative Offices serve as a model for other cities to follow suit. Stephen W. Kramer Project plans to build 11 four- photo by Edwin Folven story and three-story buildings George Epstein 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 Opposition is growing against the use of the herbicide glyphosate to con- along Santa Monica Boulevard, Detroit Street Los Angeles, CA 90036 trol vegetation in the L.A. River. (323)964-7100 14 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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petty theft in the 7100 block of A vandalism incident was reported At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Department Santa Monica at 1:40 p.m. An An unknown suspect committed a in the 200 block of Spalding at 2 assaulted a victim near the corner additional theft was reported at the petty theft in the 300 block of a.m. of Santa Monica and Western. Feb. 22 same location at 3:23 p.m. Hauser at 6:10 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a At 12:15 a.m., a suspect was At 5:12 a.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 27 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5200 block of arrested on suspicion of driving committed a petty theft from a committed a petty theft in the 6300 Olympic at 5:13 a.m. under the influence of alcohol or vehicle parked in the 1100 block of At 4:18 p.m., a suspect assaulted block of W. Third. drugs near the corner of Wilshire San Ysidro. a victim during a domestic vio- At 6:58 a.m., an unknown suspect and Spalding. lence incident in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a grand theft in the 500 An unknown suspect assaulted a La Cienega. tim in the 7100 block of Sunset at block of Beverly. A suspect was arrested on suspi- victim in the 200 block of N. Canon 9 p.m. cion of driving under the influence at 2 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a of alcohol or drugs in the 300 block Los Angeles Police At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1800 block of N. of N. Palm at 2:24 a.m. At 4:08 p.m., an unknown suspect Department committed a petty theft in the 8100 Cahuenga at 8:20 a.m. committed a grand theft in the block of Beverly. At 2:30 p.m., a vandalism incident 9600 block of Wilshire. At 8:20 a.m., an unknown suspect was reported in the 400 block of N. Feb. 22 An unknown suspect committed a Bedford. A suspect was arrested on suspi- committed a petty theft in the 100 burglary in the 6100 block of Santa block of N. La Brea. cion of driving under the influence At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 9:53 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a of alcohol or drugs near the corner burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of S. of Santa Monica and Crescent 1400 block of Vine. At 11 p.m., unknown suspect bur- Linden at 5:24 p.m. Heights at 10:41 p.m. burglary in the 500 block of N. glarized a vehicle parked in the Sierra Bonita at 8:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a 6200 block of Hollywood.

Feb. 23 Feb. 29 burglary in the 100 block of N. La At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Jolla at 1:35 a.m. Feb. 24 At 5:53 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 12:29 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the 200 At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- in the 1300 block of N. McCadden. pect committed a commercial bur- A suspect assaulted a victim dur- block of N. Rodeo. pect committed a grand theft in the An unknown suspect committed a glary in the 200 block of N. Rodeo. ing a domestic violence incident in 1100 block of Orange. petty theft in the 8500 block of the 5900 block of Carlton Way at An unknown suspect committed a Hollywood at 10:50 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 12:10 a.m. petty theft from a vehicle parked in An unknown suspect committed a tim in the 100 block of N. Arnaz at the 100 block of N. Almont at 9 petty theft near the corner of Santa At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect 2:17 p.m. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect p.m. Monica and Highland at 11 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 6100 committed a burglary in the 800 block of Wilshire. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Spaulding. burglarized a garage at a resi- March 1 At 2:35 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a dence in the 9500 block of committed a petty theft in the 6200 An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 1000 block of Vine at Olympic. At 1 a.m., a vandalism incident block of W. Third. burglary in the 5900 block of 12:50 a.m. was reported in the 300 block of N. Carlton Way at 9:30 a.m. Canon. An unknown suspect burglarized a Feb. 24 vehicle parked near the corner of At 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect

Sweetzer and Melrose at 3:10 At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft near the At noon, an unknown suspect West Hollywood p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the corner of Larchmont and Beverly. committed a grand theft in the 8400 block of Beverly. 9700 block of Wilshire. Sheriff’s Station At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect A suspect robbed a victim in the

stole a vehicle parked near the An unknown suspect committed a 1300 block of S. La Brea at 1:40 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 23 corner of Waring and Poinsettia petty theft near the corner of commercial burglary in the 200 Place. Sunset and El Centro at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Canon at 6:40 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- committed a burglary in the 500 ing a domestic violence incident in Feb. 23 At 3:10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Van Ness. At 8:06 p.m., an unknown suspect the 7700 block of Santa Monica at committed a commercial burglary midnight. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- in the 1200 block of Laurel Lane. pect committed a petty theft in the At 1:55 a.m., a suspect assaulted 6700 block of Sunset. a victim during a domestic vio- Feb. 25 lence incident in the 1100 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a Harper. Bogie’s Liquor tim in the 7300 block of Melrose at petty theft in the 100 block of N. 1 a.m. Almont at 1:45 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur-

ing a domestic violence incident in At 1:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:12 p.m., an unknown suspect the 900 block of Orange Grove at committed a burglary in the 800 committed a petty theft in the 200 7 p.m. block of N. Curson. block of N. Rodeo.

At 8 p.m., a suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- victim during a domestic violence Feb. 26 tim near the corner of Orange and incident in the 1100 block of Alta Romaine at 2:30 a.m. Loma. At 12:48 p.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a commercial bur- At 2:35 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a glary in the 9600 block of Wilshire. assaulted a victim in the 7100 vehicle parked in the 1000 block of block of Sunset. Sweetzer at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a Le Doux at 3:06 p.m. Feb. 24 petty theft in the 6400 block of Hollywood at 3:10 a.m. Feb. 27 At 3:14 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:31 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. committed a grand theft near the committed a commercial burglary corner of Hollywood and Wilcox. Wine • Spirits • Champagne in the 400 block of N. Rodeo. An unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8300 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a A vandalism incident was reported Monica at 3:21 p.m. grand theft in the 400 block of S. Beer • Kegs in the 9900 block of Robbins at Detroit at 10:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect 5753 Melrose Ave. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 6000 burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect robbed a victim near the cor- block of Sunset. 9100 block of Wilshire. ner of San Vicente and Santa Corner of Melrose & Vine Monica. An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 28 petty theft near the corner of (323) 469-1414 Feb. 26 Leland and Vine at 12:10 p.m. At 1:26 a.m., a suspect was arrest- www.bogiesliquor.com ed on suspicion of driving under At midnight, an unknown suspect At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect the influence of alcohol or drugs committed a petty theft in the 1200 stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 near the corner of Cinthia and block of Laurel. block of Western. Don’t Drink & Drive! Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 March 5, 2020 Mama Lion roars with Chef Zarate’s creations

oreatown’s supper club a circle and mixed with chunky Mama Lion now has avocado, truffle essence and thinly Krenowned chef Ricardo sliced radish spheres on top. It’s Zarate as a culinary partner to ideal to spread on the accompany- reimagine its menus. Known pri- ing crispy toast wedges. marily for its bar and live music The most immersive presenta- scene, owner Robert Kim asked tions include the kimchi chafe, Zarate to invigorate its culinary served in a metal container. Lift the offerings. lid to reveal Peruvian kimchi fried Recently, my husband and I visit- rice with a sunny side egg on top. ed Mama Lion to try some of Under the egg are thin white Simeji Zarate’s new items. Most of the By Jill Weinlein mushrooms, and a aji and green dishes are served tapas style, with huacatay sauce. Huacatay is a his signature Peruvian touch com- native Peruvian herb related to tar- bining with regional Asian and parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of ragon that offers a pleasing mix of Latin influences. chopped cilantro, a touch of truffle mint and basil aroma. Proteins can We started with house-made blue essence and topped with thinly be added to this dish including large corn tortillas layered with grilled sliced radish. Next, we tried his grilled prawns, pork belly or skirt mushrooms, caramelized onions, Taco Tu Madre, a pork chicharrón steak. on blue corn tortillas with avocado, cotija cheese and a citrusy and Zarate ignites smoky chipotle yuzu sauce and aromatic herbs and topped off with a sprinkle of spicy kimchi, which gives this taco a places them on top of whisper of heat. lamb chops and covers The ceviche frito came next, with a glass dome. offering fried sea bass nuggets with As the top is lifted, chipotle Leche de Tigre, red onion photo by Jill Weinlein Peruvian salsa criollo and Peruvian ethereal smoke with Smooth eggplant tartare is served with crispy toast at Mama Lion. “cancha choclo” corn nuts. Crisp the aroma of herbs romaine lettuce leaves accompany wafts about. before covering with the dome. As Dinner is served Tuesday this dish, which and can be eaten as the top is lifted, ethereal smoke through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. a lettuce wrap. The pièce de résistance was the with the aroma of herbs wafts about Between 10 p.m. and midnight, Another sensational fish dish is lamb chops carried to our table the table. These anticuchos Zarate offers an amended late night the sushi-grade ceviche kampachi. underneath a smoky glass dome. (Peruvian-style meat dishes) were menu with tacos, baby back ribs It’s marinated in a citrus based Zarate glazes these chops with sweet, spicy and tantalized my and sweet potato fries. The bar ponzu with a side of avocado gochugaru, a Korean-style red pep- palate. stays open until 2 a.m. mousse. Dots of chili rayu oil not per spice, and serves them with a Dessert is not yet offered, but I’m Every Tuesday night, live jazz is only add a pop of color, but fiery creamy hummus and delightful hoping Zarate can make his famous on stage from 9 p.m. to midnight. flavor. sweet and tart pickled cucumber photo courtesy of Ricardo Zarate tres leches cake that he made at There is no cover and walk-ins are One of our favorite tapas was the spheres. He ignites aromatic herbs Chef Ricardo Zarate Mo-Chica in downtown Los welcome. $$ 601 S. Western Ave., smoked eggplant tartare arranged in and places them on top of the chops Angeles years ago. (213)377-5277. IIttts’’ss YouYour Luuccckyy DDaaay!!

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In the Original Farmers Markkeett • 3rd & Fairfax (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8440 In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax [email protected] (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8440 • frances@dupars .com-psr 18 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press BHUSD celebrates Public Schools Week Beverly Hills Unified School District opened 2020-21 enrollment during Public Schools Week, Feb. 24-28. Nine out of 10 students in the United States attend public schools, meaning more than 50 million stu- dents are served by the country’s public education system, and Public Schools Week celebrates public school achievements, student accomplishments, never-ending teacher dedication and every educa- tion advocate. BHUSD serves over 3,560 stu- dents in grades TK-12. BHUSD offers two elementary schools for grades TK-5, Hawthorne and Horace Mann, plus one under con- struction, El Rodeo. BHUSD also has one consolidated middle school for grades 6-8, Beverly Vista Middle School, and one high photo by Luke Harold school for grades 9-12, Beverly Beverly Vista Middle Schoolnow serves grades 6-8. Hills High School. Additionally, BHUSD has one continuation high fact, 17.3% of BHUSD students are for each student, from their littlest school, Moreno High School. socioeconomically disadvantaged. learners in TK with iPads right up The public education system The district continues to achieve to laptops in 12th grade. does not have barriers, and BHUSD 20% higher test results than charter BHUSD is a true community- schools are open to every child who schools and the California state based district, with over 1,467 PTA lives in Beverly Hills, regardless of average. members. Each school works hand ability, language, country of origin, The newly opened consolidated in hand with parents on a daily needs or wealth. There is a miscon- middle school offers 44 middle basis. photo courtesy of BHUSD ception that all BHUSD students school electives, and the entire dis- For information, visit bhusd.org come from wealthy families. In trict offers technological devices or lovepubliceducation.org. Fun run at Horace Mann On March 4, students at Horace Mann School participated in the 2020 LACC students named as semifinalists for Fun Run. The event was hosted by the Horace Mann Parent-Teacher Association. Horace Mann School is located at 8701 Charleville Blvd. Jack Kent Cooke scholarships For information, visit hm.bhusd.org. The Los Angeles Community $40,000 in annual financial support College District has announced for up to three years to attend an “This is a highly Have school news? semifinalists in the Jack Kent accredited college or university of competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer their choice, plus comprehensive Submit it to: Scholarship competition for 2020. educational advisement and a scholarship The LACCD students are among chance to connect with fellow competition and [email protected] the 456 semifinalists nationally Cooke Scholars. being named a who were selected out of a pool of “We are extremely proud of the for consideration. nearly 1,500 applicants from 311 accomplishments by all of these stu- semifinalist is a community colleges across the dents,” LACCD Board President significant Photos welcome! country. Los Angeles City College Andra Hoffman said. “This is a achievement.” students Mariam Alaverdian, Dana highly competitive scholarship We publish a schools section Brenklin and Jill Scott are among competition and being named a Andra Hoffman 27 LACCD semifinalists. The win- semifinalist is a significant achieve- LACCD Board President ners will be announced in April. ment.” every week! The scholars will receive For information, visit laccd.edu. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 March 5, 2020 Immaculate Heart opens summer school registration Registration for Immaculate Heart Middle School’s summer school program is open to girls entering the fourth through eighth grades. The 2020 session runs from June 15 through July 10 and offers over 25 academic, enriching and creative courses. The offerings include one-week, two-week and four-week classes covering sub- jects and activities ranging from computer programming to salsa dancing and creative filmmaking. A new class offered this year is sewable electronics, in which stu- dents will learn to combine crafts, photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash fashion and technology as they customize bracelets and clothing photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart All Space Considered offers inside with LEDs powered by carefully- Immaculate Heart sixth graders Madeline Vega (left), Lola Jefferson, sewn conductive thread. Jade Jackson and Haloe Ball enjoyed fun activities in the pool during “Summer is the most beautiful last year’s summer school swim class. exploration of astronomy time at Immaculate Heart,” Middle School Principal Gina The Griffith Observatory will hold an installment of its All Space Finer said. “This program is a and leave the same way. We can’t Franklin Ave. The deadline to reg- Considered free public lecture series on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in wonderful way for the girls to get ask for more than that.” ister for summer school is Friday, the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater. a feel for our school and our facul- Founded in 1906, Immaculate May 22. For information and a The program offers a look at some of the most talked about subjects in ty, and to meet students from all Heart High School and Middle catalog of courses, visit immacu- astronomy, science and space exploration, and programs are conducted on over the city. They come in every School educates young women in lateheart.org/page/academics/sum the first Friday of each month. morning with smiles on their faces grades 6-12 on its campus at 5515 mer-school. The March program will feature the results from the “Superbowl of Astronomy” and cover topics such as “SpaceX to Launch Astronauts from American Soil by Summer,” “Arrokoth Reveals Surprising Origins” and “Jupiter Not So Dry After All.” The Getty Museum presents ‘Artists on the Move’ People planning to attend are encouraged to ride the DASH Observatory The Getty Museum presents, embark on often difficult journeys oped a quick process to record their bus from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station or from free parking “Artists on the Move: Journeys and such as featured artist Federico observations using dry media like at the Greek Theatre. The Observatory is located at 2800 E. Observatory Drawings,” an exhibition examin- Zuccaro. chalk, metal point and pencil. Road. For information, call (213)473-0800, or visit griffithobservatory.org. ing the travels of European artists Zuccaro’s series depicts the artis- “This carefully selected group of between the 16th to 19th centuries tic education of his brother Taddeo. drawings reflects on the experiences from March 10 through May 31. His paintings show the young boy of migrant artists,” said Edina Featuring works from the muse- bidding farewell to the family and Adam, assistant curator in the um’s permanent collection and from through body language and facial department of drawings. “It the Getty Research Institute, the col- expressions the subjects reveal a explores not only how mobility lection examines the travels of range of emotions associated with impacted their practices but also artists as they became exposed to travel. how these itinerant masters con- different artistic traditions and In the age before mass travel, tributed to the artistic milieus of knowledge, while at the same time European artists like Zuccaro left their adoptive homes.” disseminating their own knowledge their homes for numerous reasons The Getty Museum is open and traditions. such as honing their skills, securing Tuesday through Friday and Sunday Through a selection of drawings, employment or fleeing persecution from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and locat- the exhibition addresses some of the and hardship. These artists used ed at 1200 Getty Center Drive. For motives that prompted artists to tools that were portable and devel- information, visit getty.edu.

photo by Matt Beard Cirque du Soleil’s “VOLTA” displays the energy of street sports and acro- batics, including BMX. ‘VOLTA’ captures the energy and action of street sports Audiences have one final weekend to experience Cirque du Soleil’s “VOLTA,” which runs through Sunday, March 8, under the Big Top at Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave. “VOLTA” is a captivating voyage of discovery that showcases acrobat- ics in a visually striking world. Driven by a melodic score and inspired in part by the culture of street sports, “VOLTA” is a story of transformation about fulfilling potential and recognizing the power to make it possible. The creators of the show were inspired by the spirit of adventure of BMX, street sports and acrobatics. The show features a full BMX park mounted on stage. Tickets start at $39. For information and to purchase tickets, call (877)9CIRQUE, or visit cirquedusoleil.com/volta. SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS Publishing weekly through May 28 Looking to boost your Summer School attendance? Advertise in this special section! Reach the most affluent communities in Los Angeles! Call (323) 933-5518 to reserve space or email [email protected] 20 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Farhang Foundation organizes Nowruz festival New Voices Projects selects

Farhang Foundation is celebrat- ing its 12th annual Nowruz festival teams for musical experience at UCLA on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 5 p.m. with music, dance, New Musical Inc. announced who wrote a full-length musical, food and children’s activities. that four writing teams have been “WOO!,” with her partner Nowruz, which translates to new selected to participate in the 2020 Sunday-Lefkowitz. day, celebrates the Iranian New New Voices Project, a musical Gold is a 2019 graduate of Year on the vernal equinox in sev- theatre development program Northwestern University and has eral countries including Iran, hosted by the company in Los written original musicals for Afghanistan, China and the U.S. Angeles with support from Walk Northwestern’s Waa-Mu show The Farhang Foundation’s festival Disney Imagineer Creative for four years. kicks off with the organization’s Entertainment. “We are always so thrilled to annual Street Nowruz Banner The New Voices Project have this opportunity to get to Design Competition. offered a select group of young know these up-and-coming writ- Every fall Since 2011, the foun- musical theater playwrights, ers,” said Elise Dewsberry, artis- dation encourages designers to sub- composers and lyricists an tic director for New Musical Inc. mit original designs that capture opportunity to participate in The teams will receive work- Nowruz. Setareh Feylizadeh, a workshops, readings and con- shops and feedback with New Paris-based graphic designer, won certs featuring their work. Musical Inc’s resident theater the competition this year with a Charli Eglinton, Clayton ensemble, Academy Repertory design inspired by Iran’s 19th-cen- photo courtesy of Farhang Foundation Daniel Briggs and Molly Company, and will then have tury Qajar portraiture. A crowd stands in front of Royce Hall during the Nowruz festival. Reisman, Emma Lockwood and excerpts of their work presented “For me, Qajar imagery always Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz, and as part of the Hollywood Fringe sparks the notion of old and new, Martin Gold were chosen for this Festival in June. past and present,” Feylizadeh said. year’s project. “Being a part of the New The Djanbazian Dance company piece musical program by soprano “The new year reflects these quali- Eglinton, 20, comes from Voices project was an incredibly will perform with a series of Iranian Darya Dadvar at Royce Hall. She is ties as it is a time to reflect on tradi- London. Her original steampunk informative experience,” said dances incorporating traditional a Paris-based opera star who will be tion, but also instills the hope of opera, “8”, has had concept Chris Bryon Pratt, a former NVP and modern themes. A variety of performing a Nowruz program with transformation and renewal.” album recording at Fiction participant. “Having my material entertainment is programed for the classical Iranian songs interpreted Festival goers will have the Studios. She also has written her performed then dissected gave event such as Arezoo Kouchekan’s in an operatic style. opportunity to join the UCLA next original Celtic-inspired me a very clear picture of what I L.A. Daf Ensemble, storytelling by UCLA’s Royce Hall and Dickson Burin Marching Band in the sixth musical, “Colours.” can improve on as a writer. I Boshra Dastournezhad, a children’s court are located at 375 Portola annual Spring Walk through Briggs is a musical theater think workshops such as the New puppet show, Grand Haft Sin Plaza. Dickson Court and adjacent areas. writer based in Brooklyn, New Voices Project are so monumen- Display and an Iranian tea house. For information, visit Participants are encouraged to wear York, and has written full-length tal to young aspiring writers The main event will be a center- farhand.org. traditional or colorful costumes. musicals including “Electric because the panel gives critical Circus” with Reisman. feedback.” Lockwood is a writer, director For information, visit nmi.org. Music Center creates new series on their plaza and performer from New York

The Music Center welcomes Critter Goat Yoga” sessions in 30- a floral crown to keep and take Angelenos for a new series “Play minute intervals starting at 11 a.m. home. Materials will be provided on the Plaza!” that offers free fami- led by certified yoga instructors. for children and adults. ly activities on select Saturdays in Nigerian dwarf goats will be roam- On Saturday, April 25, “Play on March, April and May on the ing the class as participants create the Plaza!” second event will be redesigned Music Center Plaza. playgrounds for the animals. organized in conjunction with “Play on the Plaza!” launches its Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s Grand Park’s “Our L.A. Voices.” first event on March 28 from 11 “A Springtime Spectacular on The Music Center will unveil a a.m. to 3 p.m. The Music Center Strings” will perform at 11:30 a.m., newly commissioned art filter for will feature classic Looney Tunes 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. The Los the plaza’s LED screens. The inter- cartoons playing on LED screens, Angeles institution has delighted active software will create living art multiple lawn games such as Jenga, audiences with its puppetry and the- by capturing and relaying the Connect 4, cornhole and ladder atrical experiences for 57 years. actions of visitors in the style of an toss, and offer a photo booth. Art-making workshops led by L.A.-based artist. Families are encouraged to Ana Miro from the Artsy Wagon The Music Center is located at splash around Music Center’s foun- and Joan Harrison will offer a free 135 North Grand Ave. tain when they need to cool down. opportunity to teach participants For information, visit musiccen- Day activities include “Hello how to craft a butterfly magnet and ter.org. Three female directors win PAFF film competition

Three winners were announced for the John Singleton Short Film Competition and awarded $20,000 each for their production and com- pletion of a live-action narrative short film. Jennifer J. Scott and Brandon Hammond, filmmakers of Amaru, Chelsea Hicks and Mitchell Branden Rogers, filmmakers of Contraban and Kemiyondo Coutinho and York Walker, film- makers of The Séance were named winners during a private reception at the Pan African Film Festival. The 28th annual PAFF screened a record-breaking 225 films, repre- senting 52 countries and in 26 lan- guages between Feb. 11-23. photo by Valerie Goodloe for PAFF In conjunction with PAFF and Filmmakers Chelsea Hicks and Mitchel Branden Rogers take a photo the Los Angeles embRACE L.A. with L.A. City Councilman President Emeritus Herb J. Wesson. initiative, the film competition pays tribute to film director John Singleton who is known for “Boyz Under the leadership of Herb conversation about race and racism N the Hood,” “Poetic Justice” and Wesson, L.A. City Council presi- and challenging and changing “Baby Boy.” dent emeritus, and Councilman inequities. Singleton became the first Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, the Together these two organizations African American and youngest embRACE initiative aims at unify- continue to work on showcasing person to be nominated for best ing Angelenos and empowering Black filmmakers and their stories. director in 1992. communities through a citywide For information, visit paff.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 5, 2020

Los Angeles, for a conversation on large-scale art installations and pants on how to create letters for challenging food borders in the city. interactive workshops. These activ- detained at the Mexican-American Museum celebrates After each speaker series, atten- ities will include communal weav- border. dees will have the opportunity to ing lead by artist Marianne The event is free and open to the meet them and participate in more Sadowski, a Yonsei collective public. The Japanese American intimate conversations. memory workshop led by Nikiko National Museum is located at 100 heroes at the border The celebration will consist of Masumoto and a letter-writing North Central Ave. live music, dance performances, workshop that will guide partici- For information, visit janm.org. The Japanese American National Terasaki said. “I wanted to find Museum will host a free one-day reassurance that there are commu- event, “Transcendients Community nities of individuals who are fight- Celebration: Challenging Borders” ing for those who desperately need CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD to honor Los Angeles heroes who empathy, compassion and justice. fight against discrimination, preju- Author Viet Thanh Nguyen will PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE dice and inequality at physical and deliver the keynote session on tran- social borders. scending borders from the perspec- Community members will cele- tive of an immigrant, refugee and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will brate with music, dance, art, speak- as a writer with a bicultural identi- hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: er series and hands-on activities. ty. The museum will also feature artist In addition to Nguyen’s keynote Taiji Terasaki’s “Transcendients: session, a selection of heroes being LOCATIONS: Citywide, West Hollywood, California Heroes at Borders” on Saturday, honored in the exhibit will join for March 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. a curated speaker series. KCRW REQUEST: The Planning Commission will consider a request for a “I wanted to celebrate the indi- Good Food host Evan Kleiman will zone text amendment to add a new Subsection (D) to viduals of the past and present who join “Gangsta Gardener” Ron have fought and stood up for jus- Finley and Rudy Espinoza, execu- Section §19.36.331 (Short-Term Rentals) to prohibit the tice and righteous practice,” tive director of inclusive action for solicitation of City of West Hollywood residents to host short-term rentals.

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TIME/PLACE Special Meeting OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 Plummer Park Community Center, Rooms 5 and 6 Election season 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046

in the 4th District ZONES: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections §15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption) and §15378 (Project)

The staff report will be available on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

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ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to Incumbent Los Angeles 4th District City Councilman Harold A. Henry (seated, right) was shown with his family in this photograph in express their opinion in this matter. the April 2, 1959, issue of the Park Labrea News on the eve of Election Day, when he was seeking a sixth term on the council. Henry, For further information contact Daniel Rivas, Code Compliance Manager, in who was first elected in 1945, succeeded in fending off two chal- the Code Compliance Division at (323) 848-6375; or via email at: lengers in the 1959 municipal primary election and went on to serve on the council until his death in 1965. Henry served as Los Angeles [email protected] City Council president from 1957 through 1963. He was known for spearheading beautification efforts on Wilshire Boulevard and the Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Miracle Mile and for shepherding growth in the district, which at the time stretched from Wilshire Boulevard to Fountain Avenue, and Fairfax Avenue to Catalina Street. Prior to public service, Henry pub- lished a community newspaper, the Wilshire Press. The current Los Angeles municipal election race in the 4th District Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- was held on Tuesday, March 3, and results as of press time showed тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- incumbent David Ryu heading for a runoff in November against can- didate Nithya Raman. 6826. 22 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

To: All Interested Persons and Agencies From: City of West Hollywood Planning and Development Serviced Development Date: March 5, 2020 Project Title: 923-931 North Palm Avenue Senior Congregate Care Facility Project

Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Applicant: Dylan Investments 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard 10585 Santa Monica West Hollywood, CA 90069 Boulevard, Suite 130 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Across 63. Mediocre 1. Monotonous routines 66. Biol. subject 5. One of five Norwegian kings 67. Lock part 9. Casts 68. Embarrassment NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have 14. “Help ___ the way!” 69. “___ Blue” been prepared for the proposed 923-931 North Palm Avenue Senior Congregate Care Facility 15. Pedi’s partner 70. In preference Project. The City of West Hollywood (City) is the local lead agency, pursuant to the California 16. In-progress 71. Spa handout Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), responsible for preparation of this document. 17. Combine 72. Lip 18. “You got that right!” 73. Fall locale 19. Project Location: Semi-sheer fabric The project site is located at 923-931 North Palm Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The 20. Offshoots in a way Down 23. Young codfish 1. Break in relations project site encompasses approximately 0.44 acre and includes Assessor Parcel Numbers 24. Intake regulation 2. Seize (APN) 4339-013-014, 4339-014-012, and 4339-014-013. 25. Airline regulator 3. Out of port 28. Common contraction 4. Derisive Project Description: 31. Depressed 5. Bradley of military fame The proposed project involves the demolition of an existing multi-family residential building at 33. Variables 6. Priest 923 North Palm Avenue, and the demolition of two detached garages and non-original rear 36. Endangered layer of the atmos 7. Put ___ to additions associated with historic single-family bungalows at 927 and 931 North Palm Avenue. phere 8. Leonardo’s birthplace The project would construct a new four-story senior congregate care facility building and would 39. One-two connector 9. Must 40. 10. rehabilitate and incorporate the two existing historic bungalows on the site as a reception area Beautiful natural array Some spaceships and as a stand-alone residence, respectively. The project would provide a total of 49 senior 44. Markers 11. Money to the bottom line, abbr. 45. Lugs 12. Laughter on the internet, abbre units, with 48 studio units in the main building and one unit in the standalone bungalow. Each 46. Negotiator viation floor of the main facility would also provide dining and recreation spaces and the ground floor 47. Round numbers 13. Sault ___ Marie would have a common room for exercise and physical therapy. The project would also include 50. “Jumpin’ Jack Flash, it’s ___!” 21. Shrub with yellow flowers a subterranean parking level with 25 parking spaces, as well as kitchen facilities, laundry facil- 52. Dolt 22. Border ities, a media room, media storage, a hair salon/ barbershop for residents, and trash facilities. 53. Arrow groove 25. Better The overall floor area for the project, including the historical bungalows, would be approximate- 56. One of the Marianas 26. Automaker Citroën ly 33,018 square feet (excluding the subterranean level). An exercise path for residents would 59. Fall droppings 27. Showing shock loop around the sides and back of the main facility.

Pursuant to Section 17702 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the project site is not on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Natural History Musuem Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act, the Lead Agency has analyzed the project and determined that the project will NOT have a signif- announces First Friday theme icant impact on the environment with incorporation of the recommended mitigation measures. Based on this finding the Lead Agency has prepared this MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARA- The Natural History Museum of sion about the future of environ- TION. Los Angeles County and the mental studies. Two more First XPRIZE Foundation have Fridays are set for May 1 and June Public Comment Period: announced their partnership for the 5. Beginning on March 5, 2020, a minimum period of no less than twenty (20) days will be pro- 2020 season of First Fridays. “The XPRIZE competitions vided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial Study and Mitigated XPRIZE is known for designing draw attention to some of the Negative Declaration prior to final adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration by the City of and operating competitions biggest challenges facing the world West Hollywood. The review period shall end on March 24, 2020, at 5:00 P.M. addressing humanity’s challenges. today and help to bring solutions This year’s theme for NHM’s First into focus,” Bettison-Varga said. The Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for public review at the City Hall Planning Fridays is “The Future is Now” and Guests are invited to explore the Division counter and West Hollywood Library (625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West will feature a range of XPRIZE sci- museum after hours during First Hollywood, CA 90069 [310] 652-5340). The document is also available on the City of West entists and stakeholders as speak- Fridays events for live music per- Hollywood website, www.weho.org. Please submit comments in writing to the following ers. formances and discussions about address: “With a shared focus on innova- the future. tion for a sustainable future on “XPRIZE works tirelessly to Earth, we are excited to partner create a future of abundance and Attn: Antonio Castillo, Senior Planner with XPRIZE Foundation for the sustainability for all of humanity, City of West Hollywood 2020 First Fridays season and are and the ‘Future is Now’ series at Planning and Development Services Department grateful for their support of our the Natural History Museum of 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard public programs,” said Lori Los Angeles County offers a won- West Hollywood, CA 90069 Bettison-Varga, president and derful opportunity to discuss how (323) 848-6854 director of the NHM. our team and other experts are E-mail: [email protected] First Fridays will kick off with crafting a better tomorrow, today,” “Future of Medicine.” The event XPRIZE CEO Anousheh Ansari ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to review the Mitigated Negative Declaration and will be moderated by Los Angeles said. to submit opinions or evidence for or against the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Times writer Patt Morrison and will The National History of Museum focus on doctors Alexis Komor and of Los Angeles County is located at Public Hearing: Roey Tzezana’s discussion on self- 900 Exposition Blvd. Tickets for monitoring through medical apps non-members are $20 from March The West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on this application and on March 6. to May, and will increase to $25 in will make a decision on the project. The date of the project hearing is unknown at this time. Then on April 3, Anupa Asokan, June. Members are able to receive Please check upcoming agendas on the Planning Commission website to find the date, time, a lead for the XPRIZE ocean initia- free tickets for a limited time. and location of the project hearing: http://www.weho.org/city-hall/boards-commissions/com- tive, will follow-up with a discus- For information, visit nhm.org. missions/planning-commission. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 March 5, 2020 ‘The Invisible Man’ must be seen and feared As an analogy, “The Invisible Haunting of Hill House”), a wealthy Man” paints a grim picture of tech innovator. Amidst her recovery domestic abuse. Imagine a scenario in the safe walls of the Lanier house, in which a woman escapes atroci- both James (Aldis Hodge) and ties done to her unseen by others daughter Sydney (Storm Reid from and her abuser continues to harass “A Wrinkle in Time”) help Cecilia and attack her, again, unseen by reacclimate. others. But no one believes her, and Only two weeks later, unexpected tions, so a fresh take is hardly the louder she screams for help, the news hits: the ex committed suicide. grounds for dismissal. more hysterical she sounds. Alas, this headline accompanies a Symbolically, the Invisible Man Suddenly, a horror film about an series of odd occurrences. Items go is a splendid archetype that repre- invisible foe sounds less like sci- missing, emails sent by someone sents so much that occurs out of ence fiction and more like a story else, etc. As if the confines of her sight and easily out of mind for the based on real life. “Invisible” is the former partner’s house have some- general public. Seeing is believing, kind of horror flick that amplifies how expanded, Cecilia is once more after all. And without proof, so the the cultural neurosis of the present secluded, and only she can unravel rationalist says, the only choice is to moment, and quite effectively so. the mystery surrounding her ex’s keep searching for answers, further This isn’t the first time Elisabeth alleged return. down a rabbit hole that might put Moss embarks on heavier material. For any fans of the H.G. Wells’ others or yourself in danger. That’s While Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s novel of the same name, this the fear at work in “Invisible.” What Tale” explores social oppression of “Invisible” is a skeleton of the if no one witnesses your plight? women, “Invisible” highlights the source material. Besides Adrian’s Women who survive abuse challenges of oppression amidst last name, Griffin, the only element already know the answer to this, skeptical spectators. In the opening of consequence is invisibility and and for that reason alone, scene, Cecilia (Moss) executes a how it can create a monster out of “Invisible” might be a triggering plan to flee the prison parading as a its user. Luckily, for all the experience, so view with caution. home run by Adrian (Oliver Wellsians out there, this particular Perhaps the most surprising ele- Jackson-Cohen from “The work enjoys 87 years of adapta- ment of the film is how much real- photo courtesy of Universal Pictures ism infuses its approach to horror. Elisabeth Moss gives a compelling performance as Cecilia in “The Writer-director Leigh Whannell Invisible Man,” the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic story. knows his way around gore, earn- ing his early credentials writing the first three “Saw” films. trust the trailers that give away too itated, burned alive, shot 453 times Whannell even dabbled in jumps much and underplay the high cal- or sent back to hell is, in fact, still and jolts, writing the “Insidious” iber filmmaking at work. Thank alive. “The Invisible Man” has films too. Certainly “Invisible” fea- Whannell for setting the stage, but more respect for the public’s intelli- tures suspenseful sequences, but Moss is far from unnoticeable. gence. the real horror resides in the drama. The “Mad Men” star provides Without giving much away, the When all Cecilia’s friends question one of her best performances on the conclusion works in one of two her sanity or abandon her, the evi- big and small screen. Unlike the ways. The more banal interpreta- dence supports such responses. numb characters she masterfully tion literally interprets what occurs, Violence or jump scares are hor- plays in various TV series, she gets summing things up as a kind of ror’s primary currency, but placing to show off her range a bit more. catharsis. Sure, why not. But a such heavy focus on Cecilia’s isola- Sure, 2019’s “Us” offers a glimpse more complex reading examines tion transforms this monster movie of what that can look like, but this Cecilia’s relationship with men into something akin to emotionally heroine isn’t the average final girl throughout the entire film. A intense dramas. in this above-average film. Hitchcockian twist shirks expecta- That said, “Invisible” works on Many a horror films fall apart tions and poses a final thematic more than just a conceptual level. come the final showdown. Slashers quandary, one best experienced for photo courtesy of Universal Pictures It’s an expertly crafted film, from especially love throwing audiences yourself if you choose to embark Elisabeth Moss faces a foe who can’t be seen in “The Invisible Man,” a performances to execution. Don’t the middle finger with a final reveal upon the year’s first great horror film that touches on issues of domestic violence. that the villain who was just decap- film. ‘Hamilton’ digital lottery offers $10 tickets

Theater buffs, history fans and any Angeleno interested in seeing “Hamilton” have the opportunity of winning tickets for the first perfor- mance on Thursday, March 12, through a digital lottery. Producer Jeffrey Seller announced a digital lottery in con- junction with the first show in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and will begin two days prior to each performance. A select number of tickets will be sold for $10 for every performance. “Hamilton” is the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton with a score that blends hip-hop, rhythm and blues, and jazz. The Broadway show created a revolutionary moment in theater and has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. People who would like to enter the lottery must use the official app for “Hamilton.” The digital lotter will open at 11 a.m. on March 10 for tickets on Thursday, March 12. The lottery will close for entry at 9 a.m. the day prior to the performances. Notifications will be sent out to all entries at 11 a.m. the day prior to photo by Joan Marcus the performance via email and SMS, if they won or lost the lottery. music and lyrics, Thomas Kail The Hollywood Pantages There should only be one entry per directed the play, Andy Theatre is located at 6233 person and any repeated entries will Blankenbuehler produced the Hollywood Blvd. be discarded. choreography and Alex Lacamoire For information, visit Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the supervised musical orchestrations. hamiltononbroadway.com 24 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

MAK Center reveals final art projects Commemorating the Kroffts The Group XLIX will host an micro-field study. In her new series she uses 16mm opening reception for the 49th She then transfers the material film, photographs, a sculpture and group of MAK Center Artists and she collected into her art “The an edition of vinyl records to create Architects-in-Residents final pro- Names,” which is an assemblage of the experience. She will also have a jects at the Mackey Apartment on sound, image, text and objects. Her special program “4 Songs in Thursday, March 5. project depicts a story that ques- Apartment 3” consisting of “Raise Jakob Sellaoui’s “The Garage tions the relationship between pro- up” by Berthold Brecht, “In Praise Will Do” is a temporary installation paganda, cultural commodification, of Learning” by Hanns Eisler, in the backyard of the Mackey ephemeral content and collective “United Font” by Maurice Sugar Apartments that will include talks memories. and “The Sound Song” by Marc by five Los Angeles-based artists, Veronika Eberhart will display Blitzstein. architects and writers on Saturday, her multi-layered work, “The The projects will be on view March 7 at 6 p.m. House of Un-American Activities” from March 5-8. Ting-Jung Chen’s work is based on Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. Her Mackey Garage Top is located at on her exploration of the Rose art focuses on the hearings of 1137 South Cochran Ave. Parade in Los Angeles. She Austrian composer Hanns Eisler For information, visit makcen- explores media reports and collects and the correspondence of his wife ter.org memorabilia while conducting a Lou Eisler.

Grammy Museum honors Nat King Cole

Recording Academy Lifetime gles that made Billboard’s pop, Achievement Award recipient Nat rhythm and blues, and country King Cole will be honored with a charts. new exhibit highlighting his profes- Capitol Records’ partnership sional and personal achievements at with Cole led to the iconic round the Grammy Museum. building on Vine Street in The museum presents “This is Hollywood. The exhibit will also Nat King Cole” on March 17, recognize Cole for his contributions which would have been Cole’s to the struggle for racial equality 101st birthday, through the sum- and examine his role in several mer. His daughters, Timolin and sociopolitical advancements. Casey Cole, will share stories about “Nat King Cole’s legacy as an the exhibit alongside moderator iconic, American artist is unparal- Scott Goldman at the museum’s leled, making him an undeniable photo courtesy of Harlan Boll Clive Davis Theater. national treasure,” said Michael On Feb. 13, Krofft characters Witchiepoo and H.R. Pufnstuf helped “We are so excited that our father Sticka, the museum’s president. their creators, Sid and Marty Krofft, unveil the renowned siblings’ star is being honored at the Grammy “It’s an honor for the Grammy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. photo courtesy of Capitol Photo Archives Museum in celebration of his cen- Museum to host this exhibit and The star, dedicated in the category of television, is located at 6201 Nat King Cole records in the studio. tennial, and even more special that celebrate his incredible achieve- Hollywood Blvd., in front of the Funko store. it is on his birthday. Our hearts are ments and musical legacy.” The Kroffts, who developed TV shows like “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land full knowning that after all these Cole was a pianist and vocalist The exhibit will highlight notable of the Lost,” received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award in 2018. years his music lives on in the who initially focused on jazz and items such as a tuxedo worn by They also are known for their work on amusement parks. hearts of so many,” Casey and formed the Nat King Cole Trio in Cole during his 1960 visit with For information, visit walkoffame.com. Timolin said. the late 1930’s. Capitol Records Queen Elizabeth II, a kimono given “This is Nat King Cole” will signed him in 1943 and released his to Cole during a visit to Japan in offer a retrospective of Cole’s debut album, “The King Cole 1960, a collection of handwritten career, his most significant profes- Trio,” a year later at the dawn of the letters to his wife, Maria, between sional accomplishments, his rela- LP format. 1948 and 1956. tionship with Capitol Records and a The album topped Billboard’s The Grammy Museum is located glimpse into his personal life chart. Cole went on to record at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. through handwritten letters to his approximately 700 songs for For information, visit grammy- Window Sale! wife and family. Capitol Records, including 150 sin- museum.org. Gallery displays exhibit ‘Ethan Gill: New Paintings’

Artist Ethan Gill explores the pool-side through a West Coast lens and mentality in his new work that will be on display at Luis De wood • vinyl • fiberglass • aluminum Jesus Los Angeles until April 11. The exhibit, “Ethan Gill: New Paintings,” presents the pool as a SPRING IS HERE! psychological space, permeated by West Coast light and used to reflect upon form, memory and SALE GOOD 25% OFF isolation. The paintings depict figures in THRU 3/31/20your first 5 Milgard Windows swimming pools with legs, feet and partial view of bodies caught in the act of submersion and some at rest as the movement of light and water interrupt the figure and graph of tiles. Gill paints using a grid and without visual references in his process which results in figuration and abstraction to emerge in his art. He received his Master’s in Fine Arts from the School of Art Institute Chicago in 2014. He has been included in exhibitions at check out our YELP reviews! several galleries in Chicago, New York, Illinois and California. Expert Free Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is located at 2685 South La Cienega Installation Estimates Blvd. photo courtesy of Luis De Jesus Los Angeles For information, visit Ethan Gill’s oil painting “Checking the Temperature” is on display at the 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood [email protected]. Luis De Jesus Los. 323.248.0840 • tashmans.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 March 5, 2020 Television show uses Tar Pits as setting From page 1 coordinator for FilmLA, which ly coming upon a blocked street. “The film industry is the eco- coordinates permitting for filming Some side streets may also have nomic backbone of our communi- in Los Angeles, said an application parking and other restrictions, ty,” said Stephen Kramer, president for a film permit for the project has including Curson Avenue, which of the Greater Miracle Mile been filed by Universal Television, will be closed on March 15 only Chamber of Commerce. “We but said she could not comment between Wilshire Boulevard and haven’t taken a formal position on because it is pending. Sixth Street. [the closure], but I think the cham- Mark Pampanin, spokesperson Location managers from the pro- ber is generally supportive of the for Los Angeles City Councilman duction company have posted fly- film business. People can still get David Ryu, 4th District, said the ers with notification about the film- through, Eighth Street will be open production initially requested a full ing at buildings along the Miracle and Sixth Street will be open. It photo by Cameron Kiszla closure of Wilshire Boulevard Mile. Representatives from the La won’t be your average Saturday, The Netflix on Vine project occupies a 3.5-acre city block along Vine between Fairfax and La Brea Brea Tar Pits and Museum, which but I don’t see it being anything Street just south of De Longpre Avenue. avenues, but the councilman is operated by the Natural History chaotic at all.” thought that would create too much Museums of Los Angeles County, Jim O’Sullivan, president of the of an impact. Ryu brokered an have also been working with Miracle Mile Residential arrangement for Wilshire Boulevard Universal Television to coordinate Association, had a different opin- Residential, commercial to only be closed between Fairfax the project. ion. Avenue and Hauser Boulevard. “During a location walkthrough “The MMRA does not support “I worked with FilmLA, the pro- last month, we were told they will this closure,” O’Sullivan said. “We space coming online duction company and the various be filming along Wilshire are doing everything we can to noti- city departments to scale the scope Boulevard, with a portion around fy the public and are distributing From page 1 of this closure down, and to ensure the Lake Pit and using part of our the flyer to let people understand that the production company works parking lot for staging on March 14 what’s happening. To me, it’s The tenants of the residences The exterior renovation is the with the community as required by and 15,” said Sally Marquez, another case of the city not follow- will be treated to sweeping views responsibility of Essex, which is law,” Ryu said. “I will continue to spokeswoman for the Natural ing its rules. They could have found of Los Angeles from the 20-story restoring the marquee, façade – remain in contact with FilmLA and History Museums of Los Angeles other ways to do this so it would tower, which is topped by a including the neon – and porte the production company throughout County. “We were not involved in accommodate the community. It’s shared amenity space that looks cochere. the closure to ensure this goes as any permitting whatsoever. We are the city not looking out for the com- over Hollywood. “Everything we do is with smoothly as possible.” sensitive to the inconveniences of munity.” Diagonally from Netflix on consideration for the Earl Carroll The closure, which is anticipated any closures and the impact on our O’Sullivan suggested the produc- Vine, across De Longpre and Ivar next door,” Stoddard said. to run from midnight on March 14 museums, local businesses and res- tion company use computer graph- avenues, is a hotel project, Godfrey More commercial activity will to 3 a.m. on March 16, will only idents. It is always disruptive, even ics to create the scenes or employ Hotel Hollywood, that plans to be coming soon to Cahuenga affect vehicle traffic and parking though we have all grown accus- other techniques that could pre- open 220 rooms this summer. Boulevard, where six storefronts along Wilshire Boulevard, and side- tomed to intermittent construction clude a major thoroughfare from Nathalie Fintzi, director of have been recently renovated to walks will remain open for access to and closures in this vicinity over the being closed. He added that there sales and marketing for the create more than 8,600 square local businesses and museums. years, and we will advise our guests should have been more notification. Godfrey, said this branch of the feet of retail, office and restau- Pampanin described it as a hard clo- of the closures and to suggest “It’s a lack of transparency and a Chicago-based hotel chain will rant space. sure from Fairfax Avenue to Hauser arrival from Sixth Street on those lack of working with people in the feature curated art, a steakhouse Lorena Tomb, CEO and Boulevard, in which no cars will be days.” community who could have come named About Last Knife, four founder of Urbanlime Real allowed, and a soft closure between Motorists traveling through the up with solutions,” O’Sullivan bars, a courtyard atrium and a Estate, said the properties at Hauser Boulevard and La Brea area and those who are planning to added. large rooftop that can be divided 1641-1651 Cahuenga Blvd. will Avenue, where motorists approach- visit local museums and businesses People with concerns or who are into four venues for events. allow a variety of uses, and ing from the east will be notified by are encouraged to use Sixth or seeking information are encouraged “It’s not your typical, tradition- they’re hoping to bring in a sit- signs about the road being closed Eighth Streets, which run parallel to to call the production company and al hotel space,” Fintzi said. down restaurant, a quick-dining ahead. The soft closure will allow Wilshire Boulevard a block north FilmLA. The flyer about the film- The hotel will be well-suited eatery and possibly some ser- vehicle access to and from business- and south, respectively. Some peo- ing lists contact information for for press junkets, Fintzi added, vice-related retail businesses like es along a large portion of the ple in the area anticipate disruptions Universal Television, (818)733- which is convenient given that salons and beauty parlors. Miracle Mile and will hopefully but don’t believe they will be sig- 1924, and FilmLA, (213)977-8600 Netflix’s offices will be so close. A few blocks east of Cahuenga prevent issues with drivers sudden- nificant. and [email protected]. “We’re hoping that we will be Boulevard, more retail space is kind of their home away from being filled at the El Centro and home,” she said. Eastown mixed-use complexes. Some of the new projects in Scott Blakeslee, vice president Women’s risk of cardiovascular disease highlighted Hollywood are also working to of real estate operations in Los New research from the Center for rehabilitate historic properties. Angeles for DLJ Real Estate Cardiac Arrest Prevention at the Capital Partners, said in addition Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars- “A lot of new folks to more than 1,000 apartments, Sinai shows that rates of sudden will call Hollywood the two complexes offer prime cardiac arrest are rising following retail space along Hollywood home soon.” decades of a downward trend. Boulevard near the Hollywood While this disturbing uptick was Pantages and Fonda theatres. observed in both sexes, in women -Kristopher Larson, Funko, the pop culture figurine the increase was mostly among president and CEO brand, recently opened in the those whose sudden cardiac arrest of the HPOA Eastown complex, and later this was the first manifestation of heart year, Amoeba Records will relo- disease. In men, the increase was cate from its current location at mostly among those with known The Wallace on Sunset project, Cahuenga and Sunset boulevards heart disease. expected to be completed in and move into the El Centro The study was published in the June, will have almost 200 hous- complex. Go Red for Women issue of the ing units and nearly 4,700 square “Our strategy has really been peer-reviewed journal Circulation. feet of retail space. Along with to create something really place- “The study validates the need for offering multiple fitness centers, making and different, especially the discovery of novel risk factors photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai a community room, pool and for the residents, but then also and diagnostics to reduce the risk of Dr. Sumeet Chugh led the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study. seventh-floor skydeck with extended out towards [the rest of sudden cardiac arrest among views of the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood],” Blakeslee said. women,” said Kyndaron Reinier, Unlike heart attacks (myocardial dence of sudden cardiac death rose project is also helping restore the Larson said the retail side will research scientist and associate infarctions), which are typically for both men and women. adjacent Earl Carroll Theatre, be important for Hollywood in the director of epidemiology at the caused by clogged coronary arteries “This appears to be a recent which was built in 1938. coming years, as 4,000 additional Center for Cardiac Arrest reducing blood flow to the heart trend, and to our knowledge there is “We’re really looking forward housing units are “in the pipeline” Prevention, and first author on the muscle, sudden cardiac arrest is the little data regarding reasons for this to being part of the Hollywood for development, which will near- study. “And, because more than result of defective electrical activity rise,” said Chugh, who also serves community,” said Rachel Stodd- ly double Hollywood’s residential 40% of both men and women had of the heart. Patients may have little as the Pauline and Harold Price ard, vice president of develop- base in the next five or 10 years. known heart disease before their or no warning, and the disorder Professor of Cardiac ment for the developer, Essex With those new residents and sudden cardiac arrest, prevention usually causes death within minutes Electrophysiology Research. “It’s Property Trust. the increase in commercial and treatment of heart disease if no resuscitation is performed. possible that regional, racial and The interior renovation of the space, which will bring new jobs remain critically important.” Sudden cardiac arrest accounts for socioeconomic differences could theater is being conducted by to the neighborhood, Larson said The findings are part of the approximately 300,000 deaths each contribute, but more research is Thaddeus Smith and Brian Levian, Hollywood is well-positioned for Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death year in the U.S. needed.” who are working to bring the his- the future. Study, a comprehensive, 16-hospi- Between 2004-11, the Oregon As a next step, the research team toric property, which was declared “It’s really sort of a counter- tal, multiyear assessment of cardiac Sudden Unexpected Death Study hopes to gather additional biodata a historic-cultural monument in L.A. lifestyle to be able to live deaths in the Portland, Oregon, showed a decline in sudden cardiac from the Oregon Sudden 2016, back to its former glory. and work in the same place, and metropolitan area led by Dr. death for both men and women, Unexpected Death Study to identify “We want you to feel, when we’re seeing that continue to be a Sumeet Chugh, director of the probably explained by better pre- targets for prevention in women. you walk through this gate, like competitive advantage for our Center for Cardiac Arrest vention and treatments for patients Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 you’re in 1938,” Smith said. community,” Larson said. Prevention and associate director of with cardiovascular risk factors. Beverly Blvd. For information, the Smidt Heart Institute. However, between 2012-16, inci- visit cedars-sinai.org. 26 March 5, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Postmates will be limited to three devices at first From page 1 the city with monthly data, pro- our city?” viding a chaperone to oversee Genevieve Morrill, president each PDDs during the trial peri- and CEO of the West Hollywood od and lastly, the ability to termi- Chamber of Commerce, nate the program at any point. addressed the City Council and photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons photo courtesy of Dr. Julian Gold photo by Edwin Folven According to a staff report, the said she thinks the program was Lili Bosse likely won the most Early results indicate that Dr. Fourth District City Council race City Council issued a request for well-thought out. votes of all the Beverly Hills City Julian Gold won a third term on the candidate Nithya Raman may be information in May 2019 to part- “I believe that these technolo- Council candidates. City Council. headed for a runoff election ner with an interested delivery gies are more responsible and against incumbent David Ryu. company to perform widespread more in tune to step away from community outreach and gather someone who’s coming down feedback in establishing a pro- the sidewalk in a wheelchair or gram. Postmates was the only someone who might be in front Results may change over next few days company that responded to the of them,” Morrill said. request. According to Vignesh From page 1 Together, the city and compa- Ganapathy, director of govern- “I am so grateful to the people of Technologist Robin Rowe was in activists,” said Ryu’s campaign ny conducted community out- ment relations for Postmates, Beverly Hills for their confidence in fifth place with 338 votes, and in a manager Daniel Eyal. “At the reach through multiple boards Serve PDDs will be able to detect me and all their heartfelt congratu- statement on his website, he moment, it is still too early to call and commissions, and spoke to pedestrians and other objects and lations on the election results,” expressed his thanks for his support- the final results of the election, with the West Hollywood Chamber of can climb a small number of Bosse said in an email. “There is a ers in an “amazing race.” Rowe also vote-by-mail ballots still arriving to Commerce. steps to access some spaces. It is lot of hard work ahead, and I’m noted that early results showed he the County Registrar’s office. Our An overall goal of the pilot best suited for short-distance excited to get started.” won approximately 5% of the votes, campaign will continue to review program is to provide a potential deliveries and cannot work “Hopefully this vote trend will “a huge climb from a start of 2% at the registrar’s regular updates, and solution to environmental sus- indoors. continue. I look forward to serving the beginning of my campaign.” we are optimistic that tainability and health issues “When the order comes in, the residents of Beverly Hills for the “I ran a clean campaign focused Councilmember Ryu will continue caused by fossil fuel consump- based on your location, we can next four years,” Gold said in an on the issues that matter to Beverly to serve the 4th Council District in tion. Part of their goal is to reduce decide whether to send the robot email. Hills. That is, traffic congestion, air his second term.” vehicle traffic and congestion, or not,” Ganapathy said. “So, if Planning Commissioner Lori pollution, public transportation, Raman said she is also closely according to Bob Cheung, senior there are stairs that are the only Greene Gordon, who was in third affordable housing, gigabit internet, monitoring the results. transportation planner for the city. way to access your home, the place with 1,615 votes, said the business renewal, healthcare, secu- “Regardless of what the final out- Cheung said the number of robot will not be a good candi- election results show that “big rity for our religious institutions, come is, I am so incredibly proud of people in the community sup- date.” money” runs Beverly Hills now and forest fire safety, continuing educa- the coalition that came together to porting and opposing the project Councilman John Duran and future elections are likely to see tion and exposing political corrup- fight for this campaign,” Raman was equal. He said those who Councilwoman Lauren Meister more special-interest groups use tion,” Rowe said. “It’s not too early said. “We had a huge amount of expressed opposition were wor- voted to deny PDDs for different political action committees to see to join my campaign for 2022.” volunteers, 700 volunteers who ried about the general lack of reasons. Meister said that city their friendliest candidates elected. Numbers were not yet available came together. To me, as a longtime infrastructure, safety hazards, infrastructure wasn’t ready to “Having said all of that, I wish for write-in candidate Aimee Zeltzer. observer of city politics, that kind theft and vandalism. support this technology, while them luck and I wish the city suc- In the race for the Los Angeles of enthusiasm is encouraging. I am Those who supported the pro- Duran thought it would cause too cess, because the bottom line is I City Council’s 4th District, incum- really inspired. [I plan to] to do gram were enthusiastic about the much chaos on the streets. live here too,” Gordon said. bent Councilman David Ryu may more of what we are doing, engag- potential improvement in air “I think that a pilot program Rabbi Sidney “Simcha” Green be headed for a runoff in the ing voters in as many ways as pos- quality, reduction in illegal and like this is best suited for a closed was in fourth place with 355 votes, November general election because sible.” double parking and reduction in campus like Pacific Design though in an email, he “declared he did not reach the 50% mark. As In other races, incumbent Los traffic congestion. Center or Cedars-Sinai hospital victory” because in the candidate of press time, the Los Angeles Angeles County District Attorney Yola Dore, a member of the or someplace where we can con- forums, he saw “that the two incum- County Registrar-Recorder/County Jackie Lacey had won 50.7% of the Disability Advisory Board, trol the impacts, rather than plac- bents are now prepared to give me a Clerk’s office reported that Ryu vote, meaning she would not be in a spoke at the council meeting ing our streets in play with these voice to reopen discussion about received 46.8% of the vote, while runoff against challenger George about the potential risks Serve devices,” Duran said. medical cannabis in Beverly Hills challenger Nithya Raman, an urban Gascón, who garnered 26.8% of the PDDs will have for pedestrians. Major Pro Tempore Lindsey and to consider outreach to the planner and homeless advocate vote, or Rachel A. Rossi, who won “In the Americans with Horvath voted to approve the churches and synagogues in our who co-founded the SELAH 22.5%. Disability Act, we fought for pilot program and said she didn’t city.” Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, Incumbent U.S. Rep. Adam many years for access. Access to expect the program to be flaw- “All of this I accomplished with- received 38.3% of the votes, plac- Schiff (D-Burbank) won 57.4% of engage in public meetings like less, but wants to see what is pos- out spending a penny on lawn signs ing her second in the race. votes cast so far. His closest com- this. Access to get into homes, sible and what could work. and mailings and newspaper ads,” Candidate Sarah Kate Levy petitor, Eric Early, won 13.2%. business, to have a job and we “What we are trying to do, I Rabbi Green said. received 14.9% of the vote. The Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu fought for access to education,” think in this pilot program, is to He added that he will continue to vote count in this race will likely (D-Torrance) won 55.6% of the Dore said. “Is delivery in our city try something new and to push back against the PAC money change in the coming days as more votes cast. James P. Bradley was in with a device like that more respond to the concerns of the that was used to help reelect the mail ballots are tabulated. second place with 20.8% of the important or are our citizens in community,” Horvath said. incumbents, and he looks forward “Councilmember Ryu is proud of vote. to debating City Attorney Laurence winning the most votes so far and Incumbent U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Wiener “concerning his poor inter- of building a powerful coalition of (D-Los Angeles) won 86.8% of the pretation of the Constitution with community members, organized vote. Errol Webber was in second Bill aims to expand insurance respect to church and state.” labor and Democratic Party place with 8.5%. coverage for wildfire victims Bill would ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting Assemblyman Richard Bloom to learn that their coverage won’t (D-Santa Monica) introduced help pay for required building On Feb. 19, state Sen. Ben Allen roalkyl substances, or “PFAS” sumer products such as non-stick Assembly Bill 2436, which will code upgrades, which leaves (D-Santa Monica) introduced chemicals, do not break down once cookware and food packaging, help consumers who have suf- many unsuspecting homeowners Senate Bill 1044 to ban the sale and introduced into the environment – clothing, carpets, cosmetics and fered a catastrophic loss of their forced to pay out-of-pocket costs use of dangerous chemicals found the reason that they are widely even certain types of firefighting home cover the cost of required to comply with newly-added in firefighting foams. These chemi- referred to as “forever chemicals.” foam. They have been linked to code upgrades by providing codes or risk jeopardizing their cals, known as per- and poly-fluo- “Our firefighters put their lives on numerous chronic health hazards, Building Code Upgrade cover- rebuild altogether. AB 2436 will the line to defend our communities including delayed puberty, infertili- age to homeowners who are ensure that individuals have ade- and we know that with climate ty, liver and kidney damage, Answers From Page 22 rebuilding their homes. quate insurance coverage to change, they will face even greater immune system toxicity and cancer. Homeowners affected by the address this aspect of the costly risks as wildfires worsen. We cannot National drinking water monitor- 2017, 2018 and 2019 catastrophic undertaking of a home rebuild stand by and allow them to face ing several years ago revealed con- wildfires are in the midst of after suffering a catastrophic increased exposure to toxic chemi- tamination by four PFAS in 28 pub- rebuilding their homes, but state loss,” Bloom said. cals that can be easily and affordably lic water systems in California that and local authorities continue Although building codes may replaced,” Allen said. “We must act serve approximately 3.5 million updating and adding building be changed or updated often, quickly to protect firefighters from people. California testing reveals codes, which will apply to the homeowners are not expected to this unnecessary hazard. And as our the contamination is much more rebuild and are unlikely to be update their property every time communities brace themselves for widespread in terms of locations covered by their insurer. AB 2436 a new code is enacted; however, ongoing fire risk, we must shield and number of chemicals. PFAS will help homeowners achieve if the property needs to be rebuilt them from even further damage have been detected in the blood of compliance with building codes due to a disaster then it must from drinking water contamination.” over 98% of Americans tested. that are in effect at the time of meet the current codes in place at PFAS constitute a large class of Similar legislation has been rebuild, not at the time of loss. the time of the rebuild, which can man-made chemicals used widely passed in Washington, Colorado, “Consumers are often shocked be extremely costly. in industrial processes and con- New Hampshire and New York. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 March 5, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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