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Volume 29 No. 37 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities September 12, 2019 Beverly Hills wants to Bridge housing welcomes new residents n Former library on focus on innovation Gardner Street can n City Council divided on idea for designated office house 30 women BY EDWIN FOLVEN BY CAMERON KISZLA Los Angeles City Councilman In a study session on Sept. 10, the David Ryu opened a new bridge Beverly Hills City Council decided housing facility for women expe- to move forward with a study of a riencing homelessness in a former potential Office of Innovation, library building on Gardner Street, though the council was divided on just south of Sunset Boulevard, the idea’s usefulness and how the with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 10. office should be set up. Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Ryu Councilman Julian Gold, the and numerous city officials, repre- idea’s proponent, said having a per- sentatives from agencies serving son or office assigned to examining homeless individuals, and com- the city’s practices, processes and munity members in celebrating photo by Edwin Folven equipment for innovation will the new 30-bed facility for Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu cut a ribbon at the opening ensure ideas are properly vetted and women. It marked the end of a of the new Gardner Street Women’s Bridge Housing Center and was good ideas are pursued. multi-year process to have the joined by city, county and state officials. “It encourages others, both from long-vacant city building convert- within the community and within photo courtesy of Dr. Julian Gold ed into housing. The structure for- to each other, trust one another solution to homelessness. Under A the staff, to come forward with new Dr. Julian Gold merly housed the Will and Ariel and work together toward a com- Bridge Home, temporary shelters ideas,” Gold said. Durant Branch Library before it mon solution, we can build some- are being constructed to house Councilman Robert Wunderlich moved to a location on Sunset thing that works and something homeless individuals for periods and Vice Mayor Lester Friedman Councilwoman Lili Bosse, howev- Boulevard nearly two decades that lasts.” of approximately three years. The also expressed support for a poten- er, said while they support innova- ago. The facility is one component in Gardner Street facility will perma- tial Office of Innovation. tion, a full office dedicated to it “The Gardner Street Women’s a multi-pronged approach to end- nently serve women experiencing “To have somebody who actively might duplicate work already being Bridge Housing Center is more ing homelessness as permanent homelessness. is the champion of embracing inno- done by the city’s auditor, Eduardo than beds and services. It is the housing is being constructed “A Bridge Home is saving vation would be a good thing,” Luna, who “manages performance product of a city and a community throughout the city. Garcetti high- lives by getting homeless Wunderlich said. working hand in hand,” Ryu said. lighted his A Bridge Home pro- See Gold page 25 Mayor John Mirisch and “It is the proof that when we listen gram, which is also part of the See Neighbors page 25 L.A. City Council considers Tarfest this Saturday n Food, art, music The free festival is open to all ages and will be held at 5801 banning street sleeping return to Tar Pits Wilshire Blvd. The Tar Pits and BY KATE DIETEL Museum, which is run by the n Natural History Museums of Los O’Farrell’s proposal The 17th annual Tarfest music Angeles County, will offer free would prohibit sidewalk and art festival is returning to admission to Los Angeles sleeping near schools, Hancock Park at the La Brea Tar County residents throughout the Pits and Museum on Saturday, day. parks, tourist areas Sept. 14, from noon to 7 p.m. “Tarfest has been part of the The festival, hosted by L.A. community for over 17 BY KATE DIETEL LAUNCH LA, celebrates Los years, remaining as an annual Angeles culture, local artists and event through massive changes The Los Angeles City Council is musicians with DJ performances, that have transformed the city,” considering a motion that could live painting, art installations, a said LAUNCH LA founder potentially ban homeless people Lagunitas biergarten and cocktail James Panozzo. “This festival is from sleeping on streets and side- lounge and food trucks. See Festival page 26 walks in certain areas throughout the city. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, introduced a reform to Municipal Code 41.18 during a Homelessness and Poverty Committee meeting on Aug. 21. photo by Edwin Folven The code banned camping in public The Los Angeles City Council is considering changes to city laws per- spaces and on streets. taining to sleeping on sidewalks. In April 2006, the 9th Circuit Court, in Jones vs. the City of Los homeless individuals for sleeping Municipal Code 41.18, which Angeles, ruled that homeless indi- outdoors or on public property if has been a controversial part of viduals can’t be banned from sleep- there is no option to sleep in a shel- addressing the homeless epidemic ing on the street if there is nowhere ter or housing development. for several decades, currently states for them to go. However, the court also said an that homeless people can’t sleep In Martin vs. the City of Boise in ordinance prohibiting sitting, lying within 10 feet of doorways, photo courtesy of Tarfest September 2018, the court ruled the or sleeping outside might be consti- See Opponents page 26 government can’t criminalize tutionally permissible. Live painting is one of the featured acts at Tarfest. 2 September 12, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Outdoor art ‘Junk in the Trunk’ at LACMA rummage sale ‘In Circles’ The Obie award-winning musical romp Join educator Vivian Lin on Thursday, West Hollywood’s Recreation Services “In Circles” runs from Saturday, Sept. Sept. 12, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for a Division will host its “Junk in the 14, through Sunday, Nov 10, at the tour of new outdoor sculptures in the Trunk” rummage sale on Saturday, Odyssey Theatre. Composer Al “Mineo Mizuno: Harmony” and Zak Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Carmines adapted the production from Ové “The Invisible Man and the north parking lot at Plummer Park. “A Circular Play” by Gertrude Stein. Masque of Blackness” exhibits on Participants may sell items from the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is reviving LACMA’s Smidt trunks of their vehicles or in space the 1968 off-Broadway hit as part of its Welcome Plaza. remaining in designated parking spots. 50th anniversary “Circa ’69” season of Mizuno’s exhibit Anyone who has yard sale items to sell significant and adventurous plays that features “Tea is invited to register to participate in the premiered around the time of the com- House,” the artist’s event; No vendor goods will be permit- pany’s inception 50 years ago. “In interpretation of ted. Participants may start setting up at Circles” takes Stein’s nonlinear prose, the traditional 8 a.m. Cars will not be allowed to enter based solely on her pleasure at the way Japanese structure, the lot after 9 a.m. Sale spaces, which certain words sounded together, and as well as ceramic cover two standard parking spots, are sets them to a musical score featuring water drops and tea bowls. Ové’s available for $15 and must be reserved ragtime, tango, waltz, opera, barber- exhibit presents a group of identical in advance. Admission is free for shop- shop quartet, jazz and other musical reproductions of an African figure that pers. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. styles. Showtimes are 8 p.m., the artist received as a gift from his (323)848-6546, weho.org. Wednesday through Saturday; 2 p.m., father in his early childhood. The instal- Sunday. Tickets start at $32. 2055 S. lation encapsulates the complex history Foster care Sepulveda Blvd. (310)477-2055 ext. 2, of racial objectification and the evolu- odysseytheatre.com. tion of black subjectivity. Ové is a British visual artist of Trinidadian and adoption descent. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Learn about foster parenting and adop- WeHo Summer lacma.org. tion during a meeting on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Sounds Children’s Bureau’s Magnolia Place. Bid farewell to summer at the city of There are over Beverly Hills West Hollywood’s final installment of 21,000 children in photo by Carol Rosegg the 2019 Summer Sounds concert foster care in Los Chamber breakfast Center Theatre Group presents Bill Irwin’s “On Beckett” running from series on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. at Angeles County. Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of Kings Road Park. Los Angeles native Wednesday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Kirk Douglas Children’s Bureau Commerce for its monthly networking Jimetta Rose will perform music Theatre. Irwin, who conceived and performs in the production, is haunt- offers a compre- breakfast on Friday, Sept. 13, from 8 to inspired by jazz, R&B and hip-hop. ed by the work of Samuel Beckett. During an intimate, engaging, funny hensive foster care 9:30 a.m. at Studio at Beverly Hills. Rose infuses poetry and spiritual and illuminating evening, Irwin explores his own personal “actor’s rela- and adoption pro- Chamber members, local professionals insights into her performances. Limited gram and is in and community leaders will come tionship” to the Nobel Prize-winning Irish writer, mining the physical and first-come, first-served seating will be need of resource families for children in together to collaborate, build business verbal talents acquired from his years as a master clown and Tony available, and attendees are encouraged foster care, as well as parents interested and learn about events occurring in Award-winning actor. Irwin’s approach to every side of Beckett’s work – to bring picnics and blankets. 1000 N. in adoption. 1910 Magnolia Ave. RSVP Beverly Hills. Admission is $25 for including “Waiting for Godot” and “Texts for Nothing” – offers an oppor- Kings Road. summersounds- members; $40 for nonmembers. 407 by calling (213)342-0162 or visiting tunity to experience the writer’s language through the lens of a uniquely aug2019.eventbrite.com. N. Maple Drive. beverlyhillscham- all4kids.org. ber.com. skilled performer. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $30. Anne Frank 9820 Washington Blvd. centertheatregroup.org. Santa Monica Attend a 60th anniversary screening of Muriel’s Wedding Oceanaires “The Diary of Anne Frank” (1959) on Film lovers are invited to a screening of Enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon of Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the “Muriel’s Wedding” (1994) on Friday, class and disability. Susannah Grant on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. songs and sundaes at “I Scream, You Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy of hosts the screening with Collette as spe- 14, at 7:30 p.m. The play resurrects the Scream, We Sing for Ice Cream” on Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ cial guest. Tickets are $5. 8949 Wilshire closing arguments of six attorneys in Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at Beverly Hills. The screening is co-pre- Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Blvd. oscars.org. cases that had significant public impact Palisades Lutheran Church. The Santa sented by the Los Angeles Museum of Hills. A cult favorite of 1990s indepen- in France. The production is based on a Monica Oceanaires are serving scoops the Holocaust and will include special dent cinema, the film helped launch book by Matthieu Aron, a longtime and music with old-time barbershop guests George Stevens Jr., Millie Toni Collette’s international career. French play court reporter who is now deputy editor polecats and patriotic anthems. Guest Perkins and Diane Baker. The 60th Alongside Rachel Griffiths, she expert- Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz kicks off its in chief at the newsmagazine quartets include Vixen, Oddly Enuf and anniversary screening will be held in ly leads the revisionist Cinderella story 19th season with “Plaidoiries L’Observateur. Tickets are $40; $30 for the Velvet Frogs. Tickets are $15. commemoration of the 90th anniver- in which two women find each other (Pleadings),” a solo performance with students. 10361 W. Pico Blvd. 15905 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. sary of Frank’s birth. 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New rules for affordable housing in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills talks Metro n Priority system will tions, and the income ranking could the council asked that it only apply encourage people to manipulate for students if there’s a “reasonable On Sept. 17, the Beverly Hills mize the impact to our business reward longevity, age, their reported earnings in an expectation” they remain enrolled City Council will discuss the community,” Johnson said. “We students’ familes attempt to gain an advantage. at BHUSD schools for at least three holiday moratorium on construc- believe that working during [the Instead, city staff proposed a sys- years. To meet that request, such tion for the Metro Purple Line holiday season] to complete con- tem that gives priority first to priority will be restricted to families Extension. struction as quickly as possible BY CAMERON KISZLA households with seniors who were of BHUSD students who are sopho- The discussion was originally will help accomplish this task.” displaced from the site of the mores and younger. planned for Sept. 10, but Garin Beverly Hills City Hall is A new priority system for allot- affordable units, then other house- “I think the concept is if we’re Hussenjian, community outreach located at 455 N. Rexford Drive. ting affordable housing in Beverly holds displaced from the site. Third going to afford this benefit to some- manager for the city of Beverly For information, visit beverly- Hills is likely to benefit seniors and priority would be given to house- body, it’s got to be something Hills, said the city wanted more hills.org/purpleline, and public families of Beverly Hills Unified holds with seniors who were dis- they’re going to use,” Councilman time to field public input. comment can be submitted at School District students. placed from other multi-family Julian Gold said. “We want to have a complete [email protected]. On Sept. 10, the City Council buildings in Beverly Hills that were The council also decided that in package available to our City On Sept. 19, the city will dis- discussed potential changes to the demolished in the last two years or cases of multiple applicants from Council members and [put cuss another Metro-related mat- city’s current tiered system, which residents of multi-family buildings the same category, instead of a lot- together] a complete picture,” ter when Beverly Hills hosts a determines who will receive afford- that have received entitlements for tery, longevity would be the Hussenjian said. scoping meeting at City Hall to able housing units in density-bonus redevelopment. Fourth priority tiebreaker, giving precedence to the Currently, Metro cannot con- receive public comment on the projects. would be given to households with- tenant who moved into the building tinue construction between environmental review process for Once prospective tenants com- out seniors from other demolished first. For the non-displaced cate- Thanksgiving and New Year’s the Westside Purple Line Rodeo plete their applications and meet or entitlement-awarded buildings. gories, a lottery system would Day, but on July 31, the city Station North Portal. The event income and other qualifications, the Fifth priority would go to seniors remain. received a formal request from will last from 6 to 8 p.m., with available units are awarded based who weren’t displaced, sixth priori- “I just think it feels fair,” Bosse Metro for an exemption that the presentation beginning at on the priority list. Currently, that ty would go to permanently dis- said. would allow work to continue 6:30 p.m. list gives priority to those displaced abled individuals, and seventh pri- The new hierarchy, while for after the Thanksgiving holiday Beverly Hills and Metro are from the building that was previ- ority would go to any income-qual- density-bonus projects now, is through New Year’s Eve. No evaluating a secondary north por- ously on the site, with households ified individuals who did not fall expected to eventually apply to all work would occur on tal for the Wilshire/Rodeo with a senior considered first. Any into a previous category. affordable projects in the city Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Station on Metro’s Westside remaining units are then awarded The City Council was largely except for specialized projects like Day or New Year’s Day. Purple Line Extension. The based on household income, with supportive of staff’s recommenda- senior living and sober living, Tway In a letter to the City Council, North Portal, which would pro- the lowest-income households tion, though the council members said. Todd Johnson, president and vide direct access to dense com- receiving highest priority. After wanted to include benefits for fam- The council’s changes to staff’s CEO of the Beverly Hills mercial activity centers located that, priority is given to households ilies of BHUSD students, who will proposed ordinance led City Chamber of Commerce, support- north of Wilshire Boulevard, has with employees of the Beverly Hills be offered affordable units after Attorney Laurence Wiener to ed Metro’s request to lift a holi- three potential locations: the west Fire Department, Beverly Hills seniors but before other families. request that the actual vote be part of day moratorium on construction side of Beverly Drive north of Police Department and Beverly “That has clearly been a priority the consent calendar at the Sept. 17 work in order to lessen the Wilshire Boulevard, the west Hills Unified School District. of ours, to protect our school dis- meeting. It’s likely to be approved, impact on the summer 2020 side of Cañon Drive north of However, as Senior Planner trict and our families,” as the council members seemed to tourist season. Wilshire Boulevard and the con- Timothea Tway pointed out, the Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. agree that the new rules would make “The general sentiment of struction staging yard on the cor- existing priority list has several The council members were clear, applying for affordable housing most of our stakeholders who ner of Cañon Drive and Wilshire issues. For instance, some of those however, that the benefit shouldn’t more transparent and beneficial. have been engaged on this issue Boulevard. employees – like BHPD officers be used by families who wouldn’t “This is far better than what we is that it is best to move expedi- For information, visit beverly- and BHFD firefighters – are unlike- have a student at BHUSD schools had before,” Vice Mayor Lester tiously to complete construction hills.org/northportal. ly to meet the income qualifica- for a significant period of time, so Friedman said. as quickly as possible to mini- 4 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fire erupts in vacant Police seek victims of sexual assault suspect n assault involved a San Fernando Valley. Investigators Defendant frequented minor. Villarreal believe there may have been addi- building in Hollywood the Hollywood area was also identified tional victims in those communities as a suspect in a and are asking for individuals to By edwin folven 2012 sexual notify police if they were victims. assault of a minor Villarreal recently had a tattoo Detectives from the Los Angeles in Ohio. placed on his left cheek but did not Police Department are seeking Villarreal, who Allen Dante have one during the known sexual women who may have been victims did not know his Villareal assaults. He has been known to of a 26-year-old male suspect who victims, met them have short hair or short dreadlocks. is in custody facing multiple felony during casual encounters in public. The cases were presented to the sexual assault charges. He allegedly gained their confi- Los Angeles County District The defendant, Allen Dante dence and later sexually assault Attorney’s Office and felony Villareal, was arrested on May 9 in them. The victims who have been charges were filed against Hollywood following the alleged identified were 15 to 23 years old Villarreal. Additional sexual assault rape of a female victim earlier this when the sexual assaults occurred. charges were filed on Sept. 4 and year in a parking garage in North Detectives determined that Villareal is being held on $1.2 mil- Hollywood. He was identified Villarreal was homeless over the lion bail. Anyone with information through DNA testing that also past few years and was known to is urged to contact Det. John Perez allegedly linked him to another sex- frequent and stay in the Hollywood, at (818)754-8429. During week- ual assault that occurred in the west West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, ends and off hours, call the LAPD San Fernando Valley. That sexual Compton and Carson areas and the hotline at (877)LAPD247.

photo by Edwin Folven Firefighters responded to a blaze in a vacant two story office build- ing in Hollywood on Sept. 7 and extinguished the flames in approx- Driver sought for fatal collision on Pico Boulevard imately 25 minutes. The fire was reported at 2:48 a.m. in the building Detectives from the Los Angeles as a gray SUV, were traveling west- There were no other occupants in at 6562 Santa Monica Blvd. The blaze caused heavy damage to a rear Police Department’s West Traffic bound at a high rate of speed. The the vehicle. The driver of the building located behind a central courtyard. No injuries were report- Division are asking for the public’s Infiniti lost control and ran off the Infiniti has not been identified ed, and an estimate of damage and loss was not provided. The cause help in obtaining information lead- road, colliding with a building at pending the notification of next of remains under investigation. ing to the identification, arrest and the northwest corner of Pico kin and the outcome of the investi- conviction of a suspect involved in Boulevard and Crest Drive. The gation. a fatal hit-and-run collision on Pico driver of the gray SUV did not stop. The Los Angeles City Council Boulevard. Los Angeles Fire Department para- has approved a standing reward of Beverly Hills Police Department The collision occurred at approx- medics responded and pronounced up to $50,000 for anyone who pro- imately 5:50 a.m. on Aug. 29 near the driver of the Infiniti dead at vides information leading to the the intersection of Pico Boulevard scene. identification, arrest and conviction Capt. Lincoln Hoshino retires and Crest Drive, just west of The case remains under investiga- of suspects in hit-and-run colli- Robertson Boulevard. Two vehi- tion, and authorities have not deter- sions. Anyone with information is Beverly Hills Police Department cles, a dark blue 2015 Infiniti Q70L mined if the collision was related to asked to call West Traffic Division Capt. Lincoln Hoshino retired on and a vehicle witnesses described street racing or a road rage incident. detectives at (213)473-0234. Sept. 5 after a 33-year career with the department. “Captain Hoshino has served a To reduce the number of collisions long and distinguished career,” said BHPD focuses on pedestrian safety involving pedestrians, the Beverly Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Hills Police Department will focus Spagnoli. “He has been instrumen- The Beverly Hills Police Beverly Hills Police Department on drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians tal in the success of our department Department is fopcusing on pedestri- investigated 34 injury collisions who violate traffic laws. For infor- and the close connection we have an safety in September. In 2018, the involving pedestrians. mation, visit beverlyhills.org. with our community. We congratu- late him on his retirement and wish him the very best.” Hoshino began his career with the Beverly Hills Police Department as a cadet in 1986 and was sworn in as an officer in December of the same year. During his tenure, Hoshino served as an officer on the bike unit, as a field training officer and later a photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills sergeant. He was also a member of Capt. Lincoln Hoshino the Special Response Team, a range instructor and defensive tactics instructor. Later, Hoshino joined the advisor for the Police Foundation BHPD’s Professional Standards and the Charitable Solicitations and Intelligence Units and was the Commission. He received the 1995 chief’s executive officer. He was Rotary Club Officer of the Year, the promoted from lieutenant to captain 1999 Allen H. Karlin Memorial in 2017. Award and the 2018 Rotary Additionally, Hoshino was staff Vocational Award. LAPD seeks robbery suspect

Los Angeles Police Department gled over the bag containing the investigators are searching for a phones. After pulling the employee male suspect who robbed a retail outside the store, the suspect bran- business on Sept. 5 at approximate- dished a knife and grabbed a canis- ly 7:45 p.m. in the 11300 block of ter of pepper spray and pointed it at West Pico Boulevard. the employee, who retreated back The suspect entered the store and inside of the building. was immediately recognized by The suspect fled westbound security guards who encountered through the parking lot and contin- him on previous occasions. They ued north onto Corinth Avenue, out kept watch as the suspect placed of the view of the security cameras. numerous items in a shopping cart He is described as black, 25-35 and proceeded to a counter where years old, approximately 5 feet 7 cellular phones are sold. inches tall and 180 pounds with The suspect allegedly told an black braided hair. The suspect was employee he wanted to purchase wearing a white button down shirt, two cell phones, and when they black belt with multiple large holes, were placed on the counter, he black pants and black shoes. tossed them in a brown satchel bag To view a video of the robbery and ran toward the exit. An employ- visit lapdonline.org. Anyone with ee attempted to stop the suspect information is urged to call detec- near the front door, and they strug- tives at (310)444-1580. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 September 12, 2019 Taking students from hunger to honor roll n Community college Food for Thought Act, which aims need to continue to educate people to give grants to community col- in that area,” said Ann Ransford, a programs, congressional leges for free meals for food-inse- GCC trustee. bill aim to ease food cure students. The administrators pointed to The administrators said the their schools’ nonprofit founda- insecurity nature of education is changing, and tions, which can accept donations Schiff’s bill and the LACCD pro- from food banks that otherwise BY CAMERON KISZLA couldn’t go to community colleges, as necessary to the effort to end stu- In the view of U.S. Rep. Adam dent hunger. They suggested that Schiff (D-Burbank), community “The Food for Schiff could incorporate the non- colleges play an integral role in Thought program profits into his bill as auxiliaries in American society, serving as some his quest to end food insecurity on of “the most powerful engines for really helped me. campus. social and economic mobility.” The resources LACCD Chancellor Francisco “At community colleges all have helped me Rodriguez said progress is being around the nation, students of all made, and though the fight is an backgrounds – particularly many stabilize my family uphill battle, feeding students and low-income, underserved students, in meeting their their families is a good cause. but also many middle-income fami- basic needs.” “Ultimately, this requires leader- lies – are able to enjoy the benefits ship, the will, the stamina of of a quality higher education at an -Cherry Morse, Los Angeles Congress members [and] of affordable cost, opening up the door City College student trustees, [as well as] the support of to their future,” Schiff said. CEOs [and] the support of staff to But at a roundtable discussion at empower [and] enable [students] Los Angeles City College on Sept. and eradicate this issue, which is 5, Schiff pointed out that communi- grams are part of the progress. one of the biggest problems. No ty college students can face bigger “Just as we now have these beau- student, no person should go hun- challenges than just tests and tiful facilities for our students, our gry in the country that is the most photo by Cameron Kiszla essays. whole mission to look at the whole affluent in the world,” Rodriguez At a pop-up food pantry at Los Angeles City College on Sept. 5, students Schiff – who taught political sci- student is really changing, and we said. could get snacks and produce. ence as an adjunct professor at Glendale Community College in addition to his political career – and students and administrators from LACC, GCC, Pasadena City College and the Los Angeles Community College District point- ed out that community colleges are also home to many students who lack necessities like food and shel- ter. According to the California Community Colleges #RealCollege Survey, 52% of the state’s commu- nity college students last year said they had worried that their food would run out before they could afford to buy more. In addition, 49% said they couldn’t afford to eat balanced meals, and 19% reported that they had at least temporarily experienced homelessness. LACCD schools are already working to combat hunger with pro- grams on their campuses such as pop-up food pantries and alert sys- tems for when food is left after an on-campus event. Students who spoke at the roundtable event said such programs work. Cherry Morse, an LACC stu- dent and single mother of four, said hunger – for both students and their family members – can make academic success even more difficult. Morse said she uti- lizes the LACC food pantry called Food for Thought, and it’s made a positive impact on her and her children. “At the end of the month, I ran out of money for food, and I can’t focus when I’m hungry and when my kids are hungry,” she said. “The Food for Thought program really helped me. The resources have helped me stabilize my family in meeting their basic needs.” The students in attendance also said food struggles can be com- pounded by high rents and home- lessness, and vice versa. For instance, Morse said she lived in a van for 30 days. Other students said sometimes, they must choose between paying for housing and purchasing necessities like food, medicine, or school supplies for themselves or their children. “If you have to pay all this money in rent, what does that leave for food?” LACC student Erika Summers-Degan said. Schiff said he planned to use the roundtable discussion as part of his testimony on behalf of his bill, the 6 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Two more running for Beverly Hills City Council Coroner to track gender The number of candidates run- Gordon has served as a commis- said. identity, sexual orientation ning in the Beverly Hills City sioner since April 2015, and on her Shooshani has served on the Council 2020 election is now up website, votelori2020.com, Planning Commission since BY KATE DIETEL Though he could not say defini- to three with the announcement of Gordon said her experience on the March 2014. From 2008 to 2013, tively whether the data collected two planning commissioners join- commission and years as a resident he served on the Beverly Hills The Los Angeles County would help the LGBTQ communi- ing the race. have “given me insight into the Public Works Commission. Medical Examiner/Coroner will ty, Lucas said he is optimistic. Lori Greene Gordon and key issues facing our community.” In a video on his website, vote- begin collecting data on gender “My office is in the unique posi- Farshid Joe Shooshani have both “We need leadership that is pre- joebh.com, Shooshani said as a identity and sexual orientation after tion to help,” Lucas said. “I think it said they are running, joining pared to change and think for- “family man, a resident for 42 the Board of Supervisors passed a is the right thing to do.” Councilman Julian Gold in the ward, and I believe that my exper- years and a small-business owner, motion requesting it on Sept. 3. Almost 40% of LGBTQ youth race for the two council seats that tise and passion for Beverly Hills I am uniquely positioned to under- Los Angeles County supervisors have considered suicide in the will be up for election on March 3, can steer this city in a positive stand the needs of both residents Sheila Kuehl and Kathryn Barger past year, and over half of trans- 2020. The other incumbent, direction … I want to represent and businesses.” co-authored the motion, stating the gender and nonbinary youth have Councilwoman Lili Bosse, has not my fellow residents’ best interests “I believe in preserving the best data would provide a clearer picture considered the same, according to announced if she will run for re- and make this community truly of our past while paving the on disparities in mortality rates and the Trevor Project’s National election. exceptional in every way,” she brightest possible future,” he said. help the county develop services Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental and policies that meet the needs of Health. LGBTQ individuals. The data “At the Trevor Project, we know would specifically help track that too many LGBTQ people die LGBTQ suicide rates, violent by suicide every year, but because Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce declares deaths and hate crimes. of gaps in the data collection “Compared to the rest of the pop- process, we don’t actually know ulation, the LGBTQ+ population how many, and that lack of infor- victory on state towing legislation faces disproportionate rates of mation limits our ability to prevent depression and suicidality,” Kuehl future suicides,” said Sam Brinton, The Beverly Hills Chamber of on Aug. 12. of circumstances, the chamber said, said. “It’s important for us to start head of Advocacy and Commerce applauded the state AB 516 would have limited the including vehicles that remained tracking these numbers so we can Government Affairs for the Trevor Senate Appropriations Committee ability of cities and other munici- parked beyond local city time limits create policy and expand resources Project, in a statement. “We are declining to pass Assembly Bill 516 palities to tow cars under a variety unless the vehicles were allowed to that better support the well-being of grateful to Los Angeles County for remain an extra five or more busi- this population.” taking action to ensure that L.A. ness days after being given notice of Chief Medical Examiner Dr. County medical examiners and the violation. Jonathan Lucas said the first step coroners will have the training and Mayor gets an Austrian honor This restriction would have pre- for collecting data is to train the resources they need to accurately vented the ability of cities to control staff on how to ask family members and respectfully account for a their streets and the ability of busi- about the deceased’s gender identi- deceased individual’s sexual orien- nesses to remove cars that had ty and sexual orientation, as the tation or gender identity. Only become a nuisance, the chamber family might not be supportive of through routine, systematic, evi- said. that person’s lifestyle or choices. dence-based data collection can “The chamber is pleased to report “We are going through a consul- we learn the lessons we need in that the bill failed to pass a key tant that we know and somebody order to save LGBTQ lives.” committee and will not be moving that we trust to come talk to us The medical examiner’s office forward this year,” the chamber said about how to ask the question,” will proceed with the data collec- in its newsletter. Lucas said. tion after training the staff.

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills On Sept. 4, Andreas Launer, the consul general of the Republic of Austria in Los Angeles, presented Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch with the Decoration of Honor in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria in a ceremony at the Austrian Residence in Los Angeles. Mirisch served as director general of the Austrian subsidiary of United International Pictures in the 1990s. “Despite the fact that I have family roots in Austria, it was some- what unexpected for me that Austria, specifically Vienna, really felt like home for all the years I spent there. It still does, and I miss Vienna,” Mirisch said. “I’m deeply honored that Consul General Launer recognized my love for Austria and my continuing desire to promote Austrian culture and particularly to recognize the impor- tance of Jewish history and Jewish Austrians within the country’s rich and sometimes tragic history. Receiving the Decoration of Honor in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria is something I will always cherish; I hope it will inspire me to work towards strengthen- ing the ties between Austria, Vienna, the U.S. and Israel, which have so much in common.” Presidential candidate Harris coming to Wiltern for event On Sept. 23, U.S. Sen. Kamala musician DJ Cassidy, starting at Harris (D-California) will be at the $46 and going up to $2,800 for Wiltern Theatre for a fundraising access to a pre-reception event and event for her presidential cam- a photo. paign. The Wiltern Theatre is located at The public can purchase tickets 3790 Wilshire Blvd. for the event, which lasts from 5 to For information, visit 6:30 p.m. and features Harris and bit.ly/2kEGGww. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 September 12, 2019 West Hollywood preschool gets passing grade n Planning Commission ter project than the one that came into West Hollywood,” before, and I do appreciate that. I Commissioner Sue Buckner said. conditionally approves feel like a lot of the concerns that Even those who raised doubts San Vicente Boulevard were raised by my colleagues were seemed open to changing their addressed,” Bass said. minds as the project moves for- building However, Bass said he still ward. BY CAMERON KISZLA believes there will be increased traf- “I do want a school. We all want fic on San Vicente Boulevard schools. I think the building is love- The West Hollywood Planning because of the preschool, and he ly. I think you’ve done a lot of great Commission voted 5-2 on Sept. 5 to and Altschul continued to assert things. I’m just not there just right rendering courtesy of Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects approve plans for a preschool that that the project’s potential issues yet,” Commissioner Lynn A three-story preschool planned for San Vicente Boulevard would enroll aims to open at 972 N. San Vicente had not yet been remedied, a senti- Hoopingarner said. up to 72 students. Blvd., though the approval will ment that was echoed widely by have to be finalized in a consent other commissioners. calendar vote at the next commis- “This is a project that we can get sion meeting. right, and we’ve been trying to get CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Though only Vice Chair Adam it right, and it’s come back to us G. Bass and Commissioner John again half-baked,” Commissioner Altschul voted against the project, John Erickson said. “It’s not ready. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE multiple commissioners raised con- [The applicants] need to talk to staff cerns that the 8,300-square-foot, and figure out a way in which they NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a three-story preschool proposed by can do it.” Nasim Pahlavan is not fully thought Commission Chair Rogerio Public Hearing to consider the following item: out and ready for construction. Carvalheiro, however, argued that The project, which plans to as the project progresses, solutions LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California demolish two houses to make space will be found, countering some of for the school, which will enroll a his fellow commissioners’ con- REQUEST: Amendments to Title 19, West Hollywood Zoning maximum of 72 students, previous- tentions that by approving this pro- ly came before the commission in ject before it had been perfected, Ordinance to (1) allow setback deviations for certain pro- February. On its return, the com- other projects might request jects, and (2) streamline the development review process missioners said the project was bet- approval without solving their own to allow administrative review of certain mixed-use pro- ter, though issues with transporta- problems. jects. tion and the building’s one-story “All the projects that we see at underground parking garage Planning Commission are not fully remain. baked. They’re always at different PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. In the plans presented in levels of development, so I don’t February, trash receptacles in the think we’re setting a bad precedent APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood parking garage would have forced by allowing this project to move large SUVs to impede the entrance through with the comments and lane as they exited the garage, slow- concerns that we have,” TIME/PLACE Monday, September 23, 2019 ing down traffic during peak pick- Carvalheiro said. OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. up and drop-off times. In turn, such As conditions of the commis- West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – delays could have forced cars to sion’s approval, the school will con- Council Chambers spend more time waiting on San duct three-, six- and 12-month traf- 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard Vicente Boulevard, impacting traf- fic studies, and the ventilation in the fic. parking garage will be studied at the West Hollywood, CA 90069 At this month’s meeting, request of Erickson, who is asth- Pahlavan said the trash receptacles matic. The other commissioners ZONES: Multiple Zones, Citywide have been relocated, allowing said such a study is not necessary, unimpeded entrance and exit traffic but Pahlavan agreed to it in order to inside the garage. The school’s quell concerns. ENVIRONMENTAL sound walls will also be 10 feet tall Though the seven public speak- STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California instead of six, further limiting the ers and one comment card were Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section noise impacts on the surrounding divided on the project’s potential §15061 (Review for Exemption). neighborhood, Pahlavan said. impact and fit in the neighborhood, Bass, who voted against the pro- everyone agreed more schools are ject, noted the improvements made something West Hollywood needs. by Pahlavan and the team. “I do believe that we need as The staff report will be available on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at City “I look at this this is a much bet- many preschools as we could get Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

County investigating first IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City vaping-associated death Council, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, Following a recent death of a toms such as coughing, difficulty the Public Hearing. Los Angeles County resident breathing, fever, vomiting and potentially related to the use of e- diarrhea. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening cigarettes, the Los Angeles “The bottom line is everyone Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- County Department of Public should think twice about vaping Health is issuing a warning to until more is known about their cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing residents about the use of these impacts on the health of their impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the devices as potentially harmful to users and the role they play as a City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City proper lung function. To date, contributor to lung damage lead- TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. there have been 12 reports of ing to death,” Davis added. vaping-associated pulmonary Public Health continues to injury in Los Angeles County. urge healthcare providers to be Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided “Nationwide, we are learning on the alert for signs of severe upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the how dangerous these devices respiratory illness among meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO may be, and the long-term health patients who recently used vap- (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net impacts remain unknown at this ing products including e-ciga- time,” said Dr. Muntu Davis, Los rettes and report cases by phone Angeles County health officer. to Los Angeles County ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to “As their popularity rises, espe- Department of Public Health at express their opinion in this matter. cially among teens and young (626)299-3504. adults, we are compelled to warn Electronic cigarettes or e-ciga- For further information contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Acting Long Range our 10 million residents that the rettes are battery-powered risks of using these devices, with devices that heat a liquid sub- Planning Manager, in the Planning and Development Services Department at or without nicotine, marijuana, stance (e-liquid or e-juice) that (323) 848-6475, or via email at: [email protected] CBD or some street concoction, contains nicotine, flavorings and may now include severe lung other additives and deliver the Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk injury.” nicotine and flavoring to the user There are nationwide reports in the form of an aerosol of people coming to emergency “smoke.” For information, visit Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной departments with similar symp- laquits.com. информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 8 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurology, said the ultimate goal is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center named to translate the results of these stud- ies into therapies that can help patients recover faster. coordinating center for national stroke study “At Cedars-Sinai, we’re commit- ted to looking for ways to improve Cedars-Sinai will serve as the help patients recover, preclinical used for human clinical trials. patient care,” Sicotte said. “This coordinating center for a multicen- studies in laboratory mice and rats While therapies that meet these program will look beyond the cur- ter stroke research program that have suggested that there are sever- standards aren’t guaranteed to work rent standard of care to see if we will be the first of its kind in the al therapies that could potentially in humans, Lyden said that can find ways to help patients get U.S. Dubbed the Stroke Preclinical help to protect the brain during researchers think this technique may back to normal after a stroke.” photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Assessment Network, the National these treatments and help patients help them find possible treatments Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Dr. Patrick Lyden is leading a Institutes of Health-funded pro- recover better. However, it is not more efficiently. Beverly Blvd. For information, visit National Institutes of Health study gram under the leadership of Dr. known whether any of these thera- Dr. Nancy L. Sicotte, chair of the cedars-sinai.org. about strokes. Patrick Lyden, professor of pies could work in humans. Neurology at Cedars-Sinai, will “While we’ve made lot of assess the effectiveness of six progress in helping patients recover CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD potential therapies for stroke. from ischemic strokes, studies in The researchers also are charged the lab suggest we can do more,” PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE with investigating whether applying Lyden said. “Over the years, several higher standards of rigor to preclini- labs have shown that therapies used cal research – that is, phases of med- for other diseases could also be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a ical research that take place before repurposed to help patients recover Public Hearing to consider the following item: therapies are tested in humans – could from an ischemic stroke attack.” produce results that are more likely to Recent studies have shown that succeed in human clinical trials. promising preclinical ideas often LOCATIONS: PROJECTS SPANNING COMMERCIAL “We will tackle the most impor- cannot be replicated in other labs or AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS tant question today in treating fail when researchers try to test West Hollywood, California strokes: How do we find new, poten- them or translate them into treat- tially effective treatments efficiently ments for humans. To address these and effectively?” Lyden said. concerns, the NIH has established a REQUEST: Amendments to Title 19, West Hollywood Zoning Current treatments aim to remove project called Rigor and Ordinance, to modify requirements for projects spanning stroke-causing blood clots either by Reproducibility to establish stan- commercial and residential districts, within the City of dissolving them or extracting them dards for publishing preclinical West Hollywood. surgically. While both treatments research results more like those

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Conservatorship bill passes APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

Assembly, Ryu in support TIME/PLACE Monday, September 23, 2019 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. Last week, state Sen. Scott Los Angeles City Councilman West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) bill David Ryu, 4th District, is in sup- to ensure that his 2018 conserva- port of Wiener’s bill. Council Chambers torship legislation can be fully “We can’t address our home- 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard implemented passed the lessness crisis without addressing West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assembly with a 64-15 vote and a mental health crisis on our passed the Senate with a 38-0 streets,” Ryu said. “I spent years ZONES: Multiple Zones, Citywide vote, giving Gov. Gavin Newsom working in community mental 30 days to sign or veto the legis- healthcare, and I saw what was lation. working and what wasn’t. The ENVIRONMENTAL Wiener’s current bill, Senate current system – and current laws STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Bill 40, builds on his previous – are failing to help the sickest Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section legislation, SB 1045, to allow among us. We need to reform San Francisco, Los Angeles and mental healthcare laws and §15061 (Review for Exemption). San Diego counties to better expand mental healthcare access enact new conservatorship pro- to meet this crisis, including The staff report will be available on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at City grams focused on providing sup- through a conservatorship pilot Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente portive housing and wraparound program.” social services for those who In order for an individual to be Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org can’t care for themselves. considered for conservatorship, Changes to SB40 include an individual must be suffering IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those increasing notice to individuals from serious mental illness and issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this about potentially being conserved; substance use disorder, such that notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City allowing counties to initiate 28- those co-occurring conditions day temporary conservatorships have resulted in frequent deten- Council, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, prior to a full six-month housing tions under a 5150 hold or fre- the Public Hearing. conservatorship; and clearly defin- quently being held for psychi- ing the standards for admission, atric evaluation and treatment. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening renewal and conclusion of the SB 40 clarifies the standard by housing conservatorship. which an individual must be Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- “It is inhumane to allow people evaluated for purposes of the cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing to deteriorate and die on our conservatorship program at the impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the streets, and we must do more to point of initiating the conserva- City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City help them,” Wiener said. “Our torship, renewing the conserva- counties don’t have the tools they torship and challenging/terminat- TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. need to effectively help severely ing the conservatorship. SB 40 debilitated individuals who suffer also includes new steps to be Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided from severe mental health and taken which will ensure that this upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the substance abuse disorders. This conservatorship program is the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO legislation makes California’s last resort, and that the potential conservatorship laws more effec- conservatee is well-informed of (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net tive.” their potential to be conserved. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. DUI checkpoint in West Hollywood For further information contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Acting Long Range West Hollywood is getting the points in advance is to increase Planning Manager, in the Planning and Development Services Department at word out that the Los Angeles awareness of the dangers of (323) 848-6475, or via email at: [email protected] County Sheriff’s Department’s impaired driving and to encourage Traffic Services detail will be con- sober designated drivers. ducting a DUI checkpoint in West For those without designated dri- Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Hollywood on Friday, Sept. 13, vers, West Hollywood offers trans- from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. portation, like the PickUp and Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной In addition to removing intoxi- Cityline, as alternatives to driving. информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. cated drivers from the roads, a For information, visit wehopick- focus of publicizing DUI check- up.com and weho.org/cityline. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 September 12, 2019

ease can affect people as young as Exhibit illustrates artistic talent of people 20. The “Living Artistically with Parkinson’s” exhibit features works with Parkinson’s disease by artists Carol Higgins, David Solie, Marcia Brager, Rudy Calvo meets on the second and fourth resources and programs by tele- and many others. The event on BY EDWIN FOLVEN Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. phone and email. She encouraged Sept. 21 will include a buffet. to 12:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran anyone seeking information to call Tickets are $45. People can also Parkinson’s is a debilitating dis- Church, 5750 W. Olympic Blvd., (310)880-3143, or email attend a free preview on Friday, ease that causes tremors and shak- and a group for young people with [email protected]. Information is also Sept. 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the ing, loss of movement and cogni- the disease that meets on the last available by visiting pcla.org. gallery. tive impairment. Celebrities diag- Wednesday of the month from 7:30 Yaras said one of the myths about “[The exhibit] is a real represen- nosed with Parkinson’s, such as to 9 p.m. at the Cheviot Hills Parkinson’s is the disease only tation of what Parkinson’s is, Michael J. Fox and Muhammed Ali, Recreation Center, 2551 Motor affects older people. While most because we have works by the have generated much public atten- Ave. The organization hosts addi- people develop the disease around young and old and everything in photo courtesy of the Parkinson’s Community tion about efforts to prevent and tional support groups in Culver City age 60, young onset Parkinson’s between,” Yaras added. “Many Los Angeles cure the disease. and Westwood. disease accounts for 2% to 10% of were artists before, and they had to Rudy Calvo’s “Angel of the The Fairfax District-based non- Yaras said another key compo- the total number of people diag- learn to create art in another way. Morning” is part of an exhibit high- profit Parkinson’s Community Los nent is having a staff member to nosed each year, according to the It’s going to be an amazing lighting the talents of artists with Angeles is taking a new step in provide information about Parkinson’s Foundation. The dis- evening.” Parkinson’s disease. helping people with the affliction by hosting “Living Artistically with Parkinson’s,” a fundraiser, exhibi- tion, artist reception and silent auc- tion on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rebecca Molayem Gallery, 481 S. Fairfax Ave. The event demonstrates the creative tal- ent of people with Parkinson’s and includes paintings, sculpture, mixed-media works and photogra- phy by artists living with the dis- ease. In turn, the $45 admission cost and proceeds from a silent auction will help fund the programs at Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles. “This is our second year of doing this event, and it has been a suc- cess,” said Judy Yaras, vice presi- dent of the Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles. “Our focus is on mak- ing life better for people living with Parkinson’s on a daily basis by pro- viding resources, referrals and sup- port groups. The idea is to make people feel they are not alone.” Parkinson’s disease is a neurode- generative, progressive disorder that affects brain function and movement. Symptoms and severity differ among individuals, but com- mon characteristics are tremors and shaking of the hands, slow move- ments, limb rigidity, and gait and balance problems. There are an estimated one mil- lion people living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States and 31,200 in Los Angeles County, according to the Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles. Approximately 2,000 Angelenos are diagnosed each year. The Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles was formed in August 2015 in the living room of Yaras’ home in the Wilshire Vista neigh- borhood. Her husband, Sandy, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 16 years ago at the age of 63, and they found there was a lack of resources in Los Angeles for people with the disease. Yaras said the Michael J. Fox Foundation is a well-known national organization focused on raising awareness and funds for research and a cure, but there was nothing in this area to help people cope with the disease. As time pro- gressed, the Yaras family realized there was a need for a central entity that could work directly with patients and provide access to per- sonalized help. “It was born out of the challenges we faced,” she said. “[My husband] had to do early retirement and we needed to find out more about the disease. We got very involved in the Parkinson’s community right away. We learned there was this need. There was no one you could call if you had questions.” Yaras said the Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles started by hosting a conference on Parkinson’s in 2016 and also formed support groups, including a group that 10 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Canon Drive closure implemented in Beverly Hills

Metro is planning a significant streets will be required for reloca- tunneling machines are also being amount of work in Beverly Hills in tion work with two lanes main- dismantled, removed from the September near the future tained in both directions on ground and transported to the Wilshire/Rodeo subway station. Wilshire Boulevard during week- Wilshire/La Brea staging yard in A new traffic signal is being days and one lane in both directions September. Extended 24-hour work installed near Clifton Way and on weeknights. One lane will hours in the staging yards is expect- Crescent Drive to address traffic remain open in each direction on ed. Single lane closures will occur impacts caused by a closure of weekends. intermittently between Western Canon Drive just north of Wilshire Hauling and excavation will also Avenue and Manhattan Place from Boulevard, which will be in place continue at the Wilshire/La 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through at least September 2021. Cienega and Wilshire/Gale staging through Friday. For questions and The signal installation is expected to yards. Concrete and rebar deliver- concerns, call the 24-hour project occur on weekdays and will require ies to the La Cienega station box hotline at (213)922-6934, email the photo courtesy of Metro intermittent closures of lanes, cross- are occurring in September. project team at The machines that previously excavated subway tunnels between La walks and sidewalks. Flaggers will Intermittent lane reductions, turn [email protected], or visit Brea and Western avenues are being removed from the ground and direct pedestrian traffic. restrictions and sidewalk closures metro.net. transported back to the Wilshire/La Brea staging yard. North Canon Drive will be may be in place to support instru- closed at Wilshire Boulevard, and a mentation work and road and utility cul-de-sac will be created. maintenance. Installation of the 20-foot wall has Farther east, construction is pro- begun. Motorists will not be able to gressing. Through Saturday, Oct. 5, access Canon from Wilshire Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Boulevard. Pedestrian access will to two lanes in each direction be maintained on both sides of between San Diego Way and La Canon Drive. Jolla Avenue for utility and tunnel Beginning on Sept. 23, piling investigation. Near Wilshire work is expected to begin on the Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, north side of Wilshire Boulevard excavation, hauling and station between Beverly and Crescent construction is ongoing and may Drives. Piling involves drilling and require intermittent closures of installing 288 steel beams around Ogden Drive at Wilshire the perimeter of the future under- Boulevard. ground station to provide support Hauling, deliveries and tunneling during excavation. support is also ongoing near Prior to drilling, Wilshire Wilshire/La Brea. Intermittent lane Boulevard will be reconfigured to closures may occur along Wilshire two lanes in each direction between Boulevard between Highland Beverly and Crescent drives. A K- Avenue and Detroit Street. rail barrier will be in place until the Tunneling support is also occur- work is completed in April 2020. ring at a work zone in the center of Multiple weekend full closures will Wilshire Boulevard between be required early next year at Sycamore Avenue and Orange Wilshire Boulevard and its inter- Drive. Wilshire Boulevard will be sections with Beverly and Canon intermittently reduced to one lane drives. between Sycamore and Mansfield Utility work is also occurring avenues. Sycamore Avenue may be along Wilshire Boulevard with a closed at Wilshire Boulevard to targeted completion date in mid- support truck staging at the center September. Utility potholing, as opening, but right turn onto well as sewer, water pipe and storm Wilshire Boulevard will be allowed. drain relocation, are being done Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and simultaneously to expedite the pro- 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through ject. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., p.m., and 8:15 p.m. to 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. Excavation, concrete and street to 8 p.m., weekends. Lane closures maintenance work is also occurring on Wilshire Boulevard and adjacent near Wilshire/Western, where twin Mountain lion that was being tracked is struck and killed The U.S. National Parks he had been staying close to the Services has announced that a eastern edge of the 405 more mountain lion known as P-61 was recently. Over the last few years, struck and killed on the San Diego we and others have gotten remote (405) Freeway in the Sepulveda camera photos of an uncollared Pass area on Sept. 7. male mountain lion that apparently The mountain lion was wearing lives in that area. A scuffle between a GPS collar and is part of the the two could have caused P-61 to group being studied by the move back west.” National Parks Service. The male The July 19 crossing marked the feline’s final GPS reading indicates first time during the course of the it was between Bel Air Crest Road NPS’ 17-year study of mountain and the Sepulveda Boulevard lions in and around the Santa underpass. Monica Mountains that a GPS-col- The mountain lion was struck at lared lion had successfully crossed approximately 4 a.m. The this freeway. A young male moun- California Highway Patrol was ini- tain lion known as P-18 was struck tially alerted and moved P-61 out by a car in 2011 in the Sepulveda of traffic. Los Angeles Animal Pass area, as was another uncol- Control officers then retrieved his lared male lion in 2009. body and the radio-collar and noti- Since 2002, the National Park fied the California Department of Service has been studying moun- Fish and Wildlife and researchers tain lions in the Santa Monica at the Santa Monica Mountains Mountains to determine how they National Recreation Area. survive in an increasingly frag- The four-year-old cat had previ- mented and urbanized environ- ously crossed the 10-lane freeway ment. The California Department near the Sepulveda Pass area on of Fish and Wildlife is responsible July 19. for overseeing the management “We’re not sure why P-61 decid- and conservation of mountain lions ed to try and cross the 405 Freeway in the state. again,” said NPS biologist Jeff For information, visit Sikich. “Based on his GPS points, nps.gov/samo. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 September 12, 2019 County approves ordinance to cap rent increases

The Los Angeles County Board of throughout the county to begin pro- reason people become homeless. Supervisors voted unanimously on viding legal defense to families fac- Many people are faced with astro- Sept. 10 to approve a rent stabiliza- ing eviction. nomical rent increases and can’t tion ordinance authored by supervi- “The Board of Supervisors took a afford lawyers to fight them. The sors Sheila Kuehl and Hilda L. Solis number of critically important steps rent stabilization motion, as well as that will cap annual rent increases in to protect 100,000 men, women and the eviction defense motion, will unincorporated county areas using a children who live and rent in unin- help county residents maintain formula linked to the Consumer corporated L.A. County,” said affordable homes in stable commu- Price Index. Kuehl, 3rd District. “Our temporary nities.” The ordinance will also guarantee rent stabilization ordinance, which The final language for the rent sta- just cause eviction, preventing land- went into effect last year, has already bilization ordinance is expected to lords from evicting tenants without protected thousands of renters from come back to the board in November reason and requiring relocation pay- skyrocketing rents and possible evic- for final approval. ments in the case of no-fault evic- tion while guaranteeing landlords a “There is a clear and unmistakable tions. A separate motion, authored by fair right of return. [This] motion link between our unaffordable hous- supervisors Kuehl and Mark Ridley- makes those protections permanent. ing market and homeless crisis,” said Thomas, will establish five pilot sites Economic issues are the number one Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District.

photo by Steven Rosenthal First-In Fire Foundation President Lyn MacEwen Cohen was joined by Jared Pursell, also from the foundation, at a ceremony honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Sept. 11 terrorist attack victims commemorated on Miracle Mile Members of the Miracle Mile served as president and CEO of Civic Coalition and First-In Fire Visit West Hollywood and on the Foundation recently visited a boards of the West Hollywood memorial in Hancock Park on the Chamber of Commerce, West grounds of the La Brea Tar Pits Hollywood Design District BID and Museum in honor of victims and the Sunset Strip Business of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist Association. The Miracle Mile attacks. The coalition helped cre- Civic Coalition is also part of the ate the memorial with a plaque “United We Plant” program, in honoring Charles “Chic” which more than 200 trees have Burlingame, the pilot of been planted in the Miracle Mile American Airlines Flight 77, honoring victims of the Sept. 11 which crashed into the Pentagon attacks. The program was made after it was rerouted by terrorists. possible by the Los Angeles The pilot was the brother of the Beautification Team, led by late Brad Burlingame, who Sharyn Romano. Schiff calls for new incentives to boost affordable housing supply U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) less. In Los Angeles, where more has introduced the Affordable than 700,000 households in the Housing Incentive Act to address a county spend over half of their severe shortage of affordable hous- income on rent, this is a problem ing, particularly in cities with high- we feel acutely, and Congress ly competitive real estate markets. should step in to help local com- Specifically, HR 4239 will cre- munities maximize the availability ate tax incentives for property of affordable housing.” owners who sell to public housing Under current law, if property is agencies, thereby increasing the seized or condemned by the gov- stock of affordable housing ernment, no capital gain is recog- options. nized for tax purposes if the owner “In a nation as prosperous as uses the proceeds to purchase sim- America, families and individuals ilar replacement property. Schiff’s should not struggle to put a roof bill provides that same benefit – an over their heads, but so many do. option to avoid capital gains tax Public housing agencies are a crit- liability by purchasing a replace- ical tool in addressing our nation- ment property within three years – wide housing crisis, but the supply to owners who sell to housing of affordable options simply does agencies. not meet demand, especially in “Working families are feeling regions like Southern California,” the walls close in as housing costs Schiff said. “My bill will help outpace wages and affordable address this shortage of affordable options are in short supply,” said housing options by creating incen- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. tives that tilt the scale in favor of “Congressman Schiff’s legislation public housing agencies. As rising will give housing authorities an rents continue to outstrip growth in innovative tool to expand afford- income, a lack of affordable hous- able housing and help prevent dis- ing means more people have a placement.” hard time paying the bills and are For information, visit at higher risk of becoming home- schiff.house.gov. 12 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Animal shelter celebrates adoption milestone

The Mid-City shelter operated by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles recently reached a milestone when Biscuit, a 5-month-old Chihuahua mix, became the center’s 100th adoptee. The center reopened on July 20 after renovations and improve- ments were made to the facility through the support of the Stringer Foundation, Petco Foundation and individual donors. The facility first opened as a pet shelter in 1949 and photo courtesy of L.A. Animal Services was renovated in the 1960s when Seventy-six senior dogs found new homes during a recent pet adop- an administrative building was photo courtesy of spcaLA tion event at L.A. city animal shelters. added. After ceasing shelter opera- Biscuit (center, right) became the 100th adoptee at the newly renovated tions in the early 2000s, the loca- spcaLA Mid-City Adoption Center. tion on Jefferson Boulevard was used for spay/neuter services, emergency animal housing and a Foundation helps L.A. animal training center. It became an ani- adoptions. Wolf, pet adoption center manager. mal shelter again in July and is “I couldn’t have asked for a bet- “The response to the center from currently offering dog and cat ter 100th adoption,” said Jessica the community has been so posi- shelters find homes for dogs tive – it’s a great feeling. People in the neighborhood and all over Los The Pet Care Foundation in August. Angeles have come to visit and recently supported pet adoption “Mature pets are the best possi- Governor convenes city leaders at adopt.” events at all six L.A. City Animal ble addition to any family,” said Biscuit was adopted by two sis- Services Centers to help find Brenda Barnette, general manag- ters who live in Grenada Hills. homes for animals five years and er of L.A. Animal Services. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are older, which are considered “They appreciate you even more forum on ending homelessness available for adoption from 10 seniors. because you’ve given them a sec- a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Seventy-six senior dogs found ond chance at a happy and fulfill- Deputy Mayor Christina Miller less individuals get off the streets. Sunday. The spcaLA Pet Adoption new homes. Cat adoptions were ing life.” represented Los Angeles Mayor Twenty-six emergency shelters are Center is located at 5026 W. free as part of a “Clear the For information and to locate an Eric Garcetti at a meeting on Sept. expected to open by next July Jefferson Blvd. For information, Shelters” event sponsored by L.A. City Animal Services Center, 6 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Council through the A Bridge Home initia- visit spcaLA.com. NBC held on the same weekend visit laanimalservices.com. of Regional Homeless Advisors. tive. Experts from throughout The meeting of the Council of California shared successes and Regional Homeless Advisors discussed challenges in confronting comes as the California Legislature the homelessness crisis in commu- enters the final weeks of the 2019 nities throughout the state. The session. Garcetti is supporting mul- meeting was held at the Stanislaus tiple pieces of legislation that Veterans Center. Miller, deputy would help accelerate and strength- mayor for city homelessness initia- en L.A.’s efforts to confront the tives, gave a presentation on L.A.’s homelessness crisis. They include approach to bridge housing shel- AB 1482, authored by ters. The program has helped L.A. Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San become what is considered a Francisco), which will protect national model for bringing people renters from skyrocketing costs and into housing. unfair evictions. AB 1197, authored “Homelessness is a statewide by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago and national crisis that demands (D-Los Angeles), would help stop intense focus, the brightest minds abusive, costly and time-consum- and our best ideas,” Garcetti said. ing lawsuits intended to block con- “The council is bringing all of that struction of housing for homeless to the table for California at a individuals by providing a blanket moment when we have to act with California Environmental Quality urgency to confront the emergency Act exemption for all HHH-funded on our streets and do everything in supportive housing, A Bridge our power to bring people indoors Home sites and all state-backed as quickly as possible.” shelters. SB 329, authored by Sen. Garcetti is leading the city’s Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), response to the homelessness crisis, will strengthen protections for low- with a record $462 million in the income residents by expanding 2019-20 budget dedicated to per- anti-income discrimination provi- manent housing, temporary shelter, sions for Section 8 and other services and facilities to help home- vouchers across California. Community members sought for BHPD Chief’s Advisory Panel

The Beverly Hills Police panel is comprised of 20 citizens Department is seeking community from throughout the community members to join the Chief’s who represent a range of interests Advisory Panel. and experience. There are current- The panel was formed by ly three vacancies on the panel. Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra New members will be selected Spagnoli in 2018 to expand com- based on their background, experi- munity outreach in support of the ence and involvement in the city of 20-year Police and Community Beverly Hills. Applicants must Together initiative, known as live, work or attend school in PACT. The Chief’s Advisory Panel Beverly Hills to be eligible. is a community resource for the Members serve a one- or two- chief in forming strategies, devel- year term and are expected to oping policing concepts and attend monthly meetings held on increasing public awareness. The weekday evenings. panel is also a forum for discussion The application period is open about concerns. The goal is to have through Monday, Sept. 23. a broad spectrum of viewpoints For information and to submit represented. an application, visit The rotating membership of the beverlyhills.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 September 12, 2019 Bill seeks to eliminate roadblock Cedars appoints head of Department of Cardiology

Following an extensive national to creating affordable housing search, physician and scientist Dr. Christine M. Albert has been named State sens. Ben Allen (D-Santa ers to building affordable and sup- founding chair of the newly estab- Monica) and Scott Wiener (D- porting housing across our city lished Department of Cardiology in San Francisco) authored legisla- and moves us closer to finally the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars- tion to repeal article 34 of the putting this discriminatory chapter Sinai Medical Center. California Constitution, and it of California’s history behind us.” “Dr. Albert is a national cardiolo- unanimously passed the Basic compliance with Article gy leader with seminal clinical and California Senate. 34 can cost affordable housing scholarly contributions toward better Added by the voters in 1950, developers between $10,000 and understanding heart rhythm disor- Article 34 of the California $80,000 with overall compliance ders, one of cardiology’s great mys- Constitution requires cities to sub- comprising 1% to 15% of the cost teries,” said Dr. Eduardo Marbán, mit projects to a voter referendum of building each unit. California director of the Smidt Heart Institute. when public funds are allocated to housing agencies report that their “She is a highly respected cardiovas- developing low-income rental attorneys spent a considerable cular and preventive medicine spe- housing. No other type of housing amount of time assisting cities and cialist and will no doubt help us con- is subjected to the requirement. developers with Article 34 compli- quer heart disease, the world’s lead- The constitutional amendment ance. ing cause of death.” was enacted decades ago to keep According to California The new Department of photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai people of color and poor people Department of Housing statistics, Cardiology aligns with another new Dr. Christine M. Albert has been named founding chair of the new out of certain neighborhoods, a majority of California renters department, the Department of Department of Cardiology in Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute. Allen and Wiener said. It resulted pay more than 30% of their Cardiac Surgery. Both are part of in cities being forced to comply income on rent, and nearly one- Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute, with numerous regulatory require- third pay more than 50% of their which encompasses all heart care, imaging data. be led by Joanna Chikwe, who also ments and costly elections to build income on housing. research and education under the Albert joins Cedars-Sinai from joins the hospital this fall from the affordable housing. Approximately one in five leadership of Marbán. Albert will Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Mount Sinai Health System in New “Article 34 is an anachronistic Californians live in poverty with lead the strategic direction of clini- Hospital, where she directed the York. constitutional barrier that subjects another 20% living near the pover- cal, operational, academic and Center for Arrhythmia Prevention. For information, visit cedars- government to a costly web of reg- ty line. These poverty rates are research programs in the Department She is also a professor of medicine at sinai.org. ulations and elections that drive up attributed to a shortage of afford- of Cardiology. Harvard Medical School. the price of affordable housing,” able housing, disproportionately Albert’s leadership will build on “Dr. Albert is best known for mak- Allen said. “The passage of SCA 1 affecting the state’s lowest income accomplishments that include the ing major contributions to under- by the Senate helps give voters the residents, according to Allen and hospital having the leading heart standing how diet and lifestyle affect SHOULD I chance to eliminate an obstacle Weiner. transplantation and transcatheter heart rhythm disorders, including undermining California’s efforts to SCA-1 is also supported by the valve repair and replacement pro- atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac SEEK HELP address housing shortages and the California Coalition for Rural grams in North America, as well as a death,” said Shlomo Melmed, exec- challenge of homelessness.” Housing, California Housing robust research program into heart utive vice president and dean of WITH MY SCA 1 is sponsored by Mayor Consortium, California Housing rhythm and sudden cardiac death – Cedars-Sinai faculty. “The impact of Eric Garcetti. Partnership, California REAL- Albert’s specialty. Cedars-Sinai is her scientific and clinical achieve- ESTATE “Los Angeles and our entire TORS, California Rural Legal ranked No. 3 in the U.S. for cardiol- ments is far-reaching.” state face a massive housing crisis, Assistance Foundation, the Albert earned her medical degree ogy and heart surgery by U.S. News PLANNING? and Article 34 is an unnecessary Southern California Association of & World Report. and master of public health degree at roadblock to solving it,” Garcetti Non-Profit Housing and the Albert has more than 160 peer- Harvard and completed her clinical t is possible to prepare one’s added. “[The] Senate vote is a key Western Center on Law and reviewed publications and serves on fellowships in cardiology and car- own estate plan using do-it- step toward removing costly barri- Poverty. numerous editorial boards of scien- diac electrophysiology at yourself software or fill-in-the- Massachusetts General Hospital. I tific journals. She is president-elect blank forms. It is unlikely, howev- of the Heart Rhythm Society and She also completed a research fel- er, that these methods will result in principal investigator on two large lowship in epidemiology at Brigham a suitable solution that accom- Law would allow people to register to ongoing research projects funded by and Women’s Hospital in Boston. plishes all of your objectives. It is Albert is board-certified in cardio- the National Institutes of Health. generally advisable to consult One of her current research projects vascular disease and cardiac electro- physiology and is a graduate of the with a qualified attorney who can vote and cast ballots on Election Day is a 5,800-patient, multicenter clini- interpret the various laws dealing cal study that aims to identify those Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program. with property rights, taxes, wills, The California Assembly has at increased risk for sudden cardiac death by using combinations of clin- Additionally, Cedars-Sinai’s new trusts and probate. approved legislation that will allow “Every year, we Department of Cardiac Surgery will If you choose not to seek the all eligible Californians to register ical, lifestyle, biomarker, genetic and to vote and cast a ballot at polling field calls from assistance of an attorney, carefully sites on Election Day. voters across the review organizations or business- SB 72, by state Sen. Thomas J. state who are es which offer assistance in the Umberg (D-Santa Ana), would join Letters to the Editor area of estate planning without the California with 11 other states, as eager to cast a use of practicing attorneys.Just as well as the District of Columbia, in ballot on Election Allowing bars to stay Public Banking Bill is client satisfaction with particular making Election Day registration attorneys may vary, so too will the available at all polling places. Day ...” open later will be bad a misconceived idea satisfaction experienced by those “Last year, many people waited -Dora Rose, deputy director of individuals using non-lawyers to late into the night and in long lines Re “Public Banking Bill to the League of Women Voters for public safety assist them in dealing with estate in order to exercise their right to Face Penultimate Test in Senate,” of California planning issues. Always use com- vote. The law at that time required Re “Cities stand on opposite Sept. 5 issue that provisional ballots only be cast sides of late-night bar bill,” Sept. mon sense. It will most often be at ‘vote centers’ or at the Registrar Californians and for taking steps to 5 issue The recent claim by Assembly your best guide. of Voters office,” Umberg said. make every voice heard and our member Miguel Santiago (D-Los If you decide to consult with an “This bill makes it possible for democracy more inclusive.” Extending the hours for bars Angeles) that California state and estate planning attorney, you can same-day registration at polling While California has recently serving alcoholic beverages to 3 local governments have more save time and money by preparing places as well as ‘voting centers.’ made significant strides to expand a.m. is bound to put more drunk- than $700 billion deposited in the thoroughly for your meeting. You No one should have to travel long access to voter registration, nearly en drivers on our roads. nation’s largest Wall Street banks can organize information regarding distances, and wait in lines for 5.3 million eligible residents This can only increase the is unsupported by any facts. your assets, liabilities, disposition many hours to exercise their right remain unregistered. Studies show number of DUI drivers, leading This amount is over three times desires and other objectives as well to vote.” that a disproportionate amount of to even more auto accidents, the state’s annual budget of $220 as gather important documents Umberg said research shows that eligible, unregistered voters are injuries and deaths. The bar own- billion and I would dare to guess allowing voters to register and cast young, low-income, people with ers and workers would increase larger than the combined budgets such as prior wills or trusts, powers ballots on Election Day increases disabilities and limited English their income, but is it worth it? of all the governments in the state. of attorney, life insurance policies, voter participation and eliminates proficiency or people of color. We don’t need a five-year pilot Besides, in Los Angeles, 99% of employment benefits and other arbitrary deadlines that turn away Making Election Day registration program. Logic and reason invested funds are in high grade related documents and information. voters. Offering Election Day reg- available at every polling site will should suffice. We don’t want marketable securities, not collat- istration has also been shown to assist the registration of geographi- more DUIs and auto accidents eralized bank deposits. KRAMER + DRESBEN improve the accuracy of voter rolls. cally mobile, lower-income citi- during that time. More to the point, public bank- “Every year, we field calls from zens, young voters and voters of Furthermore, on that basis, ing is a disaster waiting to happen Stephen W. Kramer voters across the state who are color, Umberg said. wouldn’t it be much wiser to as the politicians and their cronies eager to cast a ballot on Election Current state Election Day regis- reduce the open hours for bars – will view public banks as their 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 Day but who don’t know where, tration rules allow Election Day say, to midnight. Indeed, that ATM, resulting in numerous bum Los Angeles, CA 90036 how or whether they can do it,” registration at a single site, the should be the law throughout our loans that will have to be financed (323)964-7100 added Dora Rose, deputy director county elections office. If signed country. by the taxpayers. A participating member of of the League of Women Voters of into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, California. “We thank the Election Day registration would be George Epstein Jack Humphreville Union AARP courtesy Privilege Legislature for acknowledging that available in all polling sites in Detroit Street Los Angeles extended the status quo is failing California in 2020. Network 14 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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P OLICE BLOTTER An unknown suspect committed a At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 7700 block of Santa pect stole a vehicle parked near victim in the 1700 block of N. Monica at 3:28 a.m. the corner of Hollywood and Hudson at 1:45 a.m. McCadden. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 1:02 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between committed a grand theft in the Sept. 3 robbed a victim near the corner of Sept. 1 and Sept. 8. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- 7100 block of Santa Monica. Fountain and Sycamore. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los A suspect robbed a victim in the Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Sept. 6 7600 block of Beverly at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and burglary in the 5100 block of the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 4:59 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 600 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Robertson. 400 block of S. San Vicente. At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police Sept. 7 committed a petty theft in the 5200 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Melrose. Department At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 600 block of tim in the 8400 block of Beverly at committed a petty theft in the 100 Westmount at 6 a.m. 2 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 1 block of Pamela. petty theft in the 7000 block of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:15 p.m., a suspect burglarized Hollywood at 11:25 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a assaulted a victim in the 8500 a vehicle parked near the corner of victim in the 400 block of N. vehicle parked in the 400 block of block of Sunset. Sycamore and Second. At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Rexford at 11:30 a.m. N. Bedford at 2:21 p.m. pect assaulted a victim in the 1700 A suspect assaulted a victim during An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Hudson. At 12:26 p.m., an unknown sus- Sept. 8 a domestic violence incident in the burglary in the 700 block of S. pect committed a petty theft in the 1300 block of N. Harper at 8:39 p.m. Cochran at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a 300 block of N. Rodeo. At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 300 At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Willoughby and Vine at 2 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Sept. 7 block of N. Canon. committed a petty theft in the 6200 vehicle parked near the corner of block of Hollywood. At 3:50 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire and Robertson at 10:30 At 9:14 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 robbed a victim near the corner of p.m. West Hollywood An unknown suspect burglarized a Hollywood and Highland. block of Santa Monica. Sheriff’s Station vehicle parked in the 100 block of Sept. 2 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- The Grove at 7:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Sept. 2 cle parked in the 600 block of N. vehicle parked near the corner of At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Plymouth and Clinton at 4:30 p.m. Robertson at 11:45 a.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 9600 block of Wilshire. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8900 At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 300 block of N. Windsor. committed a petty theft in the 1500 block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 8900 block of N. Cahuenga. Sept. 3 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a

An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a At 4:53 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 7600 block of Sixth and Detroit at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 8 petty theft in the 1000 block of committed a grand theft in the Norton at 10:45 a.m. Highland at 10:01 p.m. 9500 block of Wilshire. Sept. 4 At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect At noon, an unknown suspect bur- assaulted a victim in the 8800 Sept. 4 glarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a Sept. 6 8200 block of Sunset. victim near the corner of Santa At 12:21 p.m., an unknown sus- Monica and Highland at 12:01 At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect burglarized a Los Angeles Police a.m. committed a petty theft in the 7900 800 block of S. Sierra. vehicle parked in the 600 block of block of Sunset. Department Almont at 4 p.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect A vandalism incident was reported burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a in the 200 block of S. Clark at At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Sept. 2 7200 block of Franklin. burglary in the 7200 block of

12:54 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked Sunset at 10 a.m. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- in the 1200 block of Genesee. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in At 2:35 p.m., a suspect burglarized in the 500 block of N. Lucerne. committed a residential burglary in An unknown suspect committed a the 1800 block of Whitley at 4 a.m. a vehicle parked near the corner of

the 1700 block of Chevy Chase. petty theft in the 8400 block of Rosewood and Fairfax. An unknown suspect burglarized a Santa Monica at 11:50 p.m. At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 6100 An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 9800 block of S. Sept. 3 Rosewood and Fairfax at 12:15 block of Hollywood. petty theft near the corner of Santa a.m. Monica and Vine at 3:04 p.m. Santa Monica at 5 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 6:17 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:55 p.m., a vandalism incident burglary in the 7200 block of tim near the corner of Argyle and committed a burglary in the 5700 committed a grand theft in the was reported near the corner of Fountain at 9:30 a.m. Selma at 5 a.m. block of Melrose. 6300 block of Wilshire. Olympic and La Cienega.

At 3:12 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:10 a.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 8300 committed a grand theft in the ing a domestic violence incident burglary in the 5500 block of W. victim in the 100 block of S. block of Santa Monica. 7000 block of Hollywood. near the corner of Lillian and Olympic at 4 p.m. Robertson at 7 p.m. Willoughby at 7:30 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 4:05 p.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 5 victim in the 1000 block of Vista at petty theft in the 6100 block of At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6100 4:45 p.m. Hollywood at 9 a.m. committed a grand theft in the block of Wilshire. At 3:46 a.m., an unknown suspect 1500 block of Schrader. was arrested for driving under the At 7:13 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a influence of alcohol or drugs near committed a petty theft in the 8300 committed a petty theft near the An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 600 block of the corner of Beverly and Doheny. block of Santa Monica. corner of Wilton and Hollywood. vehicle parked in the 7600 block of Hauser at 10 p.m.

Beverly at 1:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5500 block of Sept. 7 victim in the 200 block of Doheny vehicle parked in the 8800 block of At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect at 3:15 p.m. Santa Monica at 7:30 p.m. Sixth at 12:35 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7000 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Sunset. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:24 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:40 p.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a grand theft in the pect robbed a victim in the 5500 6000 block of Hollywood. stole auto parts from a vehicle robbed a victim in the 8500 block An unknown suspect burglarized a parked in the 300 block of N. of Santa Monica. block of Sierra Vista. vehicle parked in the 8200 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a Palm. Beverly at 3:15 p.m. Sept. 4 An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 8300 block of petty theft in the 6300 block of W. W. Third at 2 a.m. A vandalism incident was reported At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Third at 2:30 p.m. in the 300 block of S. La Cienega At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 4:33 a.m., an unknown suspect at 7 p.m. committed a grand theft in the 8400 block of W. Third. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1300 1200 block of N. Detroit. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. McCadden. At 7:02 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a grand theft in the 300 6200 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a tim in the 5600 block of Santa A suspect committed a burglary in block of N. Rodeo. petty theft in the 7100 block of Monica at 5:50 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- the 700 block of Wilcox at 5 p.m. Santa Monica at 9:15 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 8200 block of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:43 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 9700 block of Blackburn at 8 p.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 100 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Wilshire at 7:21 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 9000 block of N. La Cienega. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect 8300 block of W. Third.

block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 7:40 p.m., a vandalism incident An unknown suspect committed a 6000 block of Barton. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- was reported in the 9700 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 100 block of S. cle parked in the 300 block of N. Wilshire. vehicle parked in the 500 block of Fairfax at 8:35 p.m. A suspect burglarized a vehicle Curson at 11:10 p.m. La Cienega at 11:25 p.m. parked near the corner of San Sept. 6 At 10:35 p.m., an unknown sus- Vicente and Cochran at 10 p.m. Sept. 8 Sept. 5 pect committed a burglary in the At 5:25 p.m., an unknown suspect 300 block of S. June. Sept. 5 At 5:50 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 400 At 1 a.m., a suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 7000 block of N. Bedford. victim during a domestic violence An unknown suspect burglarized a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 September 12, 2019 Glamorous CLEO presents Mediterranean with a dramatic flair

Chef Martin Heierling, raised in mixed with kalamata olives, crum- New Zealand, offers a new bled feta, banana peppers, sliced seafood-centric Mediterranean cucumbers, bell peppers and capers menu at the newly reopened CLEO with a handful of torn lettuce in Hollywood. He works with fish- leaves. monger Patty Glennon and a vari- The salt-roasted beets were a lit- ety of California family farms to tle too salty for me. It arrived with a present the freshest seafood and ricotta salata, mint, dill, squeeze of organic produce for his mezze spe- lemon, crunchy pistachio and a cialties, which include a new plant- tahini sauce. We also had a quinoa based section and raw bar. and tuna salad drizzled with a white Founder and CEO of SBE By Jill Weinlein soy and lime vinaigrette. Entertainment Group Sam Heierling is very proud of his Nazarian and his team performed a cured salmon - a trio of bite-sized major redesign with Dakota with house-cured olives and bowls natural, beet and truffle-cured Development to seat 120 guests of vegetables pickled in dill, corian- slices. among rich velvet and jewel-tone der, fennel and mint, and a trio of A fried cauliflower from the colors, lush tapestries and dips delivered with house-baked plant-based section is enhanced Mediterranean fixtures. Mixed met- Jou Jou bread. It’s similar to pita with green chili, blue cheese, tahini als and marble create a vibrant, bread and easy to tear open to and garlic chips. The charred sexy and glamorous space. The spread baba ganoush, hummus and asparagus was cut into bite-size photo by Jill Weinlein restaurant opened in June, and a labaneh dips. pieces and dazzled with a Greek The Greek salad at CLEO is colorful and full of Mediterranean flavors. stunning Cleopatra portrait greets CLEO’S beverage program herb salsa, and the large marble guests upon arrival. includes hand-crafted cocktails potatoes were soft, creamy and la is topped with fruits of the sea – We finished with two wonderful Walking into the open dining served in whimsical glasses, includ- sprinkled with rosemary and sea clams, mussels, shrimp and chick- desserts – an Israeli tapioca pud- room is a display of freshly caught ing a grapefruit bubbly named salt. en. ding with passion fruit on top and a seafood, including red seabream, “Shell-shocked” that was served in Grilled kebabs of the prime beef One of the most spectacular dish- Sorrento Meyer lemon curd and Maine lobster, red snapper, branzi- a glass shell with a glass straw. The and a mixed grill assortment of es was the signature Turkish sour cream cheesecake. When it no and snapper on ice. “Puffin Stuff” was served in a tall- lamb shawarma, crispy chicken and Guvec. Flambéed tableside, a semi- was delivered, our server poured a The Brussels sprouts and the stemmed glass shaped like a puffer butcher’s köfte were well seasoned hard cheese melts into shrimp, generous amount of limoncello on spicy brik pastry cigars filled with fish. CLEO also offers a highly and tasty. tomato, basil, spices, grape top of the cheesecake for another spiced beef and labaneh feta remain curated wine selection. New seafood dishes include a molasses and a squeeze of lemon. dramatic show at the table. on the menu. New items include a Delicious salads on the menu whole branzino sprinkled with It’s served with crusty bread for $$ Dinner begins nightly at 5 selection of shared plates, starting include a colorful Greek salad herbs. A squid ink and saffron pael- dipping or spreading on top. p.m. 1717 Vine St., (323)962-1711. ‘Moon Turns Green’ at Final Boleros De Noche concert on Sunday The final concert of the fourth annual Boleros De Noche series is Lowell Ryan Project Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Ford Theatres. Lowell Ryan Projects is presenting the solo exhibi- The performance, which cele- tion of Los Angeles-based artist Erin Trefry called “If brates boleros from Mexico, will the Moon Turns Green” to Oct. 12. The show fea- take place on the eve of Mexican tures a series of new works, including paintings, Independence Day and will feature assemblage and sculptures, that are composed of var- Mexican bolero icons Los Panchos ious materials, such as paint, ceramics and sartorial and the Mexican-American Latin objects like clothing, shoes and handbags. Grammy nominees Trio Ellas. The works use materials from Trefry’s family: her Los Panchos is one of the most photo courtesy of the Ford Theatres father’s sweatshirt, her mother’s purse handles, her famous Latin American musical roots. The trio’s debut album “Con grandmother’s shoes and drawer pulls from the fam- acts of the 20th century. They have Ustedes” earned them a nomination ily’s home. Meant to make guests think about the sold millions of records and for a 2012 Latin Grammy. human form, the work references the body’s interior appeared in numerous films. Trio Ford Theatres is located at 2580 and exterior with skin and bone concealed and strate- Ellas creates a unique sound that Cahuenga Blvd. East. For informa- gically revealed. comes from traditional mariachi tion, visit fordtheatres.org. Lowell Ryan Projects is located at 4851 W. Adams Blvd. For information, visit lowellryanprojects.com, or call (323)998-0063. Celebrate Mexican photo courtesy of Lowell Ryan Projects Erin Trefry’s “Impermanent time that weeps (2018)” is part of her solo exhibition. Independence Day Sept. 13-15

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Japan House extends ‘Bakeru’ exhibition Japan House Los Angeles has extended the “Bakeru: Transforming Spirits” exhibition until Oct. 20 due to its popularity since its world debut on July 17. The complimentary interactive exhibition invites visitors to step into the supernatural world of Japanese folk traditions from the northern region of Tohoku, Japan, through the use of motion capture technology. New related programs coinciding with the extend- ed exhibition, including a gastronomy event and mask-making workshops, offer an immersive cultural experience showcasing the Tohoku region. At the exhibition, guests bakeru (trans- photo courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum form) into projected characters wearing spe- cial masks with sensor stickers made in Japan and become a part of several festive scene Petersen Automotive Museum hosts reimagined and created by WOW, a preemi- nent Japanese creative art and visual design child passenger safety workshop studio. The exhibition also showcases con- nection between the long-lasting folk tradi- The Peterson Automotive Museum partnered with SafetyBeltSafe tions and the fast advancing digital technolo- U.S.A. to host a child passenger safety workshop and check-up on gy between the northern region in Japan and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the world, as well as the everyday space and The hands-on workshop and car seat check-up is a by appointment only the space of festivities. event. Participants will learn California traffic law as it relates to transport- The related fall programs include Tohoku ing child passengers, the basics of safety seats, safety belts and the lower Izakaya Night on Oct. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. anchors and tether systems. The event will also cover what’s new is child at the Japan House Salon, Level 5. There is a safety seats, transporting children with special health care needs and com- $65 fee. The Bakeru Mask-Making Workshop mon ways that safety seats are misused. is daily from noon to 5 p.m. at the Japan House The Petersen Automotive Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. To Sub-Gallery, Level 2. There is a $5 fee. book an appointment, call (310)318-5111. Attendees can post a museum selfie using the hashtags #JapanHouseLA and #BAKERU to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for a chance photo courtesy of Japan House Los Angeles ‘Nate’s World’ kicks off Pittance to win a personal Bakeru mask. The interactive “BAKERU: Transforming Spirits” exhibition Japan House Los Angeles is located at 6801 uses motion-capture technology to explore the supernatural Chamber Music’s season Hollywood Blvd. For information, call (800)516- world of Japanese folk traditions. 0565, or visit japanhouse.jp/losangeles. The Pittance Chamber Music’s 2019-20 season opens with “Nate’s World” on Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 N. Hill Ave., #105. WeHo encourages community to apply for CalFresh benefits Los Angeles Opera Orchestra Principal Bass Nathan Farrington will take the audience on a musical safari ranging from Hayden to Hank Williams. CalFresh, known as the This helps individuals and families CalFresh. Jewish Family Service of Farrington will be joined on piano by Teddy Abrams, music director of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant afford fruit, vegetables and other Los Angeles is expanding its ability Louisville Orchestra, and Los Angeles Opera Orchestra Concertmaster Program, is improving nutrition by nutritious food. to help West Hollywood residents Roberto Cani, New York-based percussionist Gabriel Globus-Hoenich and providing monthly food benefits to The new eligibility standards successfully complete CalFresh guitarist Molly Miller. individuals receiving Supplemental mean applying for or receiving applications. “Nate’s World” brings together brilliant, classically-educated musicians Security Income. CalFresh will not change the SSI For information, visit with an expanded musical vision. They demonstrate the skills they honed CalFresh beneficiaries are issued eligibility or benefit amount in any dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/ in the conservatory as they journey through a diverse landscape of musical an Electronic Benefit Transfer debit way. Individuals may qualify up to main/programs-and-services/cal- genres and styles. card, which can be used to buy food $192 per month in food assistance. fresh or weho.org/calfresh. For JFS “We will play some jazz, some original compositions and each of us will at grocery stores, farmers markets The amount of benefits a household assistance, call (323)851-8202. For play additional instruments and reimagine a larger orchestra classical work and other approved locations. There receives is based on household size, more information, call Elizabeth using our unique voices in a new interpretation,” Farrington said. “Los are over 60 grocery stores, food income and monthly expenses such Anderson, West Hollywood’s Angeles rewards personal creativity and pushes us to think broadly. The retailers, restaurants and farmers as housing and utilities. Only 16% strategic initiatives program admin- first half is what we were taught in school; the second half is what we’ve markets in and near West of eligible West Hollywood resi- istrator, at (323)848-6839, or email discovered out in the real world.” Hollywood that accept CalFresh. dents are currently enrolled in [email protected]. For information and tickets, visit pittancechambermusic.org. ‘La Bohème’ kicks off LA Opera season

The LA Opera opens its 2019-20 season on Saturday, Sept. 14, with “La Bohème” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave. In its first new staging in over 25 years, Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” is conducted by James Conlon. This fresh take on Puccini’s classic is the creation of Barrie Kosky, one of Europe’s most inven- tive stage directors. On Saturday, Sept. 28, “La Bohème” will be broadcast live in high-definition video from the stage to giant outdoor screens set up in Columbia Regional Park in Torrance and the Santa Monica Pier. The performances run Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. on Hispanics for LA Opera night and Aria (under 40) night; Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. Tickets begin at $24. To purchase tickets, visit laopera.org, or call (213)972-8001. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 September 12, 2019

BHUSD board approves new Fall Family Favorites at El Capitan Theatre The El Capitan Theatre is cele- Horace Mann assistant principal brating the spirit of fall throughout September and October with four On Sept. 10, the Beverly Hills Fall Family Favorites. Unified School District Board of “Guests will enjoy photo oppor- Education approved the appoint- tunities and more surprises at each ment of Horace Mann Assistant of these films and are in for the Principal Samantha Jung. one-of-a-kind of experience only Jung comes from Buena Park the El Capitan Theatre can offer,” Unified School District, where she said Ed Collins, general manager is presently serving as a teacher at of the El Capitan Theatre. the Math Academy, which she The 26th annual presentation of developed. Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Jung is enrolled in a doctorate of Before Christmas” will be shown education program with Tier II in 3D with interactive 4D sensory Credential and holds an adminis- effects, including wind, fog, snow photo ©Disney•Pixar trative credential with a master’s and more, from Sept. 12-25. “Coco” will play at the El Capitan Theatre from Oct. 10-13. degree in educational leadership. Producer Don Hahn and author Jung has been a teacher on special Dave Bossert will introduce the smaller scale than our normal The El Capitan Theatre will also assignment in this program since movie at the special opening night fare.” host a special “Tiny Tot Tuesday” 2013, supporting students in math, photo courtesy of BHUSD show on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. for the first show every Tuesday robotics and coding. Samantha Jung Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” will during the Fall Family Favorites. “Mrs. Jung’s unique combina- show from Sept. 26 to Oct. 7 with “[The SparkShorts] During the special screenings, par- tion of corporate and extensive photo opportunities before and ents and small children may enjoy ond career, as her first was in cor- films are unlike educational experience superbly after the show and a lower lounge the movie in a tot-friendly way porate finance, including stints completes our formidable Horace display. Between Oct. 1-7, El anything we’ve ever with lights dimmed rather than out with Morgan Stanley, Lexicon Mann leadership team,” BHUSD Capitan will also show three new and reduced sound levels. For “The marketing and Wachovia. done at Pixar.” Superintendent Michael Bregy short films from Pixar Animation Nightmare Before Christmas,” par- “The central theme of Mr. said. “It is worth noting that her Studios’ SparkShorts program fol- Jim Morris, president of Pixar ents and children can enjoy the Horace Mann’s life was that, ‘It is many accomplishments and pro- lowing each screening of “Hocus Animation Studios movie in 2D with no added effects. the law of our nature to desire hap- fessional demeanor are coupled Pocus” – “Float,” “Wind” and Showtimes for “Coco” are 10 piness,’” Jung said. “From the with a down-to-earth, approach- “Loop.” a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Showtimes for very first moment I met the Horace able sense of humor, which is crit- “The SparkShorts program is All guests must purchase a valid “The Nightmare Before Mann School family, I knew that I ical in this role.” designed to discover new story- ticket to enter the theatre, even if Christmas” and Hocus Pocus are would be living out this law. I am Jung’s educational background tellers, explore new storytelling only coming to watch the 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Each so delighted and filled with joy to includes a bachelor’s degree in techniques and experiment with SparkShorts short films. movie’s special opening night be joining this amazing family of psychology and master’s degree in new production workflows,” said Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” will show will be at 7 p.m. only. stellar, smiling staff and exception- education from California State Jim Morris, president of Pixar conclude the Fall Family Favorites The El Capitan Theatre is locat- al, eager students. During this time University, Fullerton, and experi- Animation Studios. “These films from Oct. 10-13. Grammy award- ed at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For of reconfiguration and transition, I ence as the math department head, are unlike anything we’ve ever winning Mariachi Divas will per- tickets, visit elcapitantickets.com, hope to lend my skills and experi- benchmark assessment developer, done at Pixar, providing an oppor- form live on stage along with fandango.com, or call (800)347- ences to make the adjustment peri- common core development team tunity to unlock the potential of Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles 6396. Special group rates for par- od as smooth as possible. I look and technology team tech head. individual artists and their inven- as guests enter the theater before ties of 20 or more are available by forward to getting to know the She has worked in all levels of tive filmmaking approaches on a every screening. calling (818)845-3110. education. families and community that make Prior to Jung’s experience in the Beverly Hills Unified School Math Academy, she had two years District so dynamic and special. administrative experience at Thank you for welcoming me and Charles G. Emery Elementary let’s make this an awesome year. School. Education is Jung’s sec- Purple Pride!” Shyam Bhatt returns with ‘Treya’s Last Dance’ Award-winning actress and play- take on modern life. wright Shyam Bhatt returns with “I wanted to explore grief from a her critically acclaimed one-act, humorous perspective, showing a one-person play “Treya’s Last complex, flawed, female protago- Dance” on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. at the nist living through a horrendous Hudson Guild Theatre. “Treya’s moment in life. ‘Treya’s Last Last Dance” is a bittersweet story Dance’ ended up writing itself,” about the universal themes of grief, Shyam said. “Reading it now, Treya identity and sexuality mixed with is far more real than I could ever humor and poignancy. Outlandish have written her on purpose. Like Cat Productions presents the play, everyone, she’s multi-faceted and written and performed by Bhatt and conflicted. . . Treya’s grief, loss, directed by Poonam Basu, from humor and love of life reverberate Sept. 18 through Oct. 23 on through, and she speaks subtly for a Wednesday evenings. generation of young brown women Treya’s clumsy quest to find a who weren’t supposed to be having “life-partner” takes the audience on sex but who were, delightfully and a journey through the universal not so delightfully.” struggle to preserve cultural identi- The Hudson Guild Threatre is locat- ty within the midst of change. ed at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. Tickets Addressing hard-hitting current are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, issues, such as grief, brown girl $25 for students and seniors with I.D. female sexuality, cultural struggles and $20 for military with I.D. and discrimination head-on, For tickets, visits onstage411.com, “Treya’s Last Dance” is a unique or call (323)965-9996.

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The 2019 edition of SEE SIP SAVOR, our annual arts, culture and entertainment magazine, is publishing Sept. 19 and will be distributed with the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press newspaper. Interesting articles and photography about Los Angeles’ cultural landmarks and museums, restaurants and hotels will be featured. Read all about it next week! 20 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Exhibit explores experiences of Sikh Americans

The Sikh Coalition presents an exhibition of groundbreaking pho- tography in the “Sikh Project” run- ning through Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Museum of Tolerance. Formally known as “Sikh: Turban and Identity by Amit and Naroop,” the exhibit includes the work of the two British photographers who are known by their singular names. The display at the Museum of Tolerance will feature 28 portraits of turbaned men and women who embody the beauty and diversity of the Sikh community. The photographers seek to portray the challenges and tri- umphs of the Sikh American experi- ence. The coalition has led the fight for Sikh civil liberties and human rights photo courtesy of Amit and Naroop, with the Sikh Coalition in the United States for 18 years. At A portrait of Raaginder Singh is included in the “Sikh Project,” an exhibit the heart of this mission is empower- of diverse portraits on display at the Museum of Tolerance. ing change through courtrooms, photo courtesy of Luis de Jesus Gallery classrooms, community and cate the American public about the attacks and embody the beauty, Laura Krifka’s “Piggyback” (2019) is included in the solo exhibit of the Congress. With each victory at the Sikh faith, traditions and experience. resilience and perseverance of Sikh artist’s works at the Lui de Jesus Gallery. local, state and federal level, the Sikh The Sikh Coalition partnered with men and women. Coalition is making strides in chang- Amit and Naroop to develop the The Museum of Tolerance is ing the way Sikh Americans are landmark photography exhibition. located at 9786 W. Pico Blvd. For ‘The Game of Patience’ on display viewed. Despite progress, there is The portraits were taken 15 years information, visit museumoftoler- still significant work required to edu- after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist ance.com. Luis De Jesus Los Angeles presents the solo exhibition, “Laura Krifka: The Game of Patience” running through Saturday, Oct. 26, at the gallery. “The Game of Patience” includes new figurative paintings by Krifka LACO welcomes new music director that depict female and male subjects in intimate moments within care- fully constructed interiors. Krifka paints her bare protagonists reading, drawing, daydreaming, watching and waiting. with concerts, celebration Krifka’s work has been exhibited at the Torrance Museum of Art, Marking a new era for the Los L.A. Louver, CB1 Gallery and Beacon Arts in Inglewood, as well as at Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Zroboli in Chicago, BravinLee Programs in New York and Vast Space classical music in Los Angeles, Projects in Las Vegas. Jaime Martín will make his first Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is located at 2685 S. La Cienega Blvd. appearance as LACO’s music direc- Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and by tor when the 2019-20 season appointment. For information, contact Meghan Gordon, associate direc- launches on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8 tor, at (310)838-6000, or email [email protected]. p.m. at the Alex Theatre, and Sunday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at Royce Hall. Dual photography exhibitions at Martín opens his inaugural sea- son with the world premiere of “Begin,” a LACO-commission by Leica Gallery Los Angeles Andrew Norman. The program also features Berlioz’ “Les nuits d’été,” Leica Gallery Los Angeles pre- interior landscape. I credit Lily, my one of the composer’s most popular sents a dual exhibition that high- alter ego, with taking the pictures. works, featuring mezzo soprano lights the subconscious mind What I might miss, Lily sees,” Anne Sofie von Otter and through two unique photographic Steber said. Beethoven’s celebratory Symphony perspectives. “The Secret Garden “After Hours” showcases a No. 7. A pre-concert conversation photo by Jamie Pham of Lily LaPalma” by Maggie series of photographs taken by with Martín and 2019 Pulitzer Prize Jaime Martín will soon make his debut leading the Los Angeles Steber and “After Hours” by Jesse Diamond after nightfall, where he Winner Ellen Reid, who succeeds Chamber Orchestra. Diamond runs from Sept. 12 to was able to open a door to his sub- Norman this season as LACO’s cre- Oct. 21. The opening reception conscious and view an image ative advisor and composer-in-resi- open rehearsal of the Beethoven Kahane currently serves as the will be on Sept. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. beyond its subject matter. dence, will be held at 7 p.m. on work, sponsored by Glendale Arts, orchestra’s conductor laureate. “The Secret Garden of Lily “How far inside I choose to look Sept. 28, and 6 p.m. on Sept. 29. on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Alex Martín began conducting full time LaPalma” presents the pho- is a choice based on how much The Sept. 28 conversation will be Theatre, followed by a welcome in 2013 following a prominent tographs Steber has accumulated truth, be it good or bad, I’m willing livestreamed on LACO’s Facebook reception at 11 a.m. with refresh- career performing on flute. He has from her various personal experi- to handle. The selections of fea- page. ments and opportunities to learn since emerged as a talented techni- ences, which reveal her fears and tured photographs in ‘After Hours’ Norman wrote his work to mark about local arts organizations. cal conductor with stylistic authen- most private memories. It is an are a document of a time period the beginning of Martín’s tenure and Special guests include Brand ticity who is known for making con- ongoing series that embodies when I chose to walk in and close as the beginning of a concerto he is Library & Art Center and its instru- nections with the musicians under Steber’s subconscious through her the door behind me,” Diamond writing for the orchestra. ment “petting zoo,” Antaeus his direction. alter-ego, Lily LaPalma. said. “I am grateful for the six years I Theatre Company, Grand The Alex Theatre is located at “In the Secret Garden, there is Leica Gallery Los Angeles is served as LACO’s composer in resi- Performances, LAMusArt and 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale; danger but also beauty in a wild located at 8783 Beverly Blvd. and dence, and I look forward to seeing more. Reservations are required; Royce Hall is located at 10745 jungle that has been growing is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday where Jaime Martin takes the orches- visit laco.org/meetjaime. Dickson Court on the UCLA cam- unfettered. The photographs to Saturday, and 12 to 5 p.m. tra going forward,” Norman said. Martín succeeds Jeffrey Kahane, pus. Tickets start at $31. For infor- address every experience I have Sunday. For more information, call In celebration of Martín’s debut, who stepped down as music director mation, call (213)622 7001, or visit had in an exterior world but are (424)777-0341, or visit leica- LACO invites the public to a free in June 2017 after a 20-year tenure. laco.org. now being reinterpreted in my galleryla.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 September 12, 2019 ‘Hearts of Gold’ concert celebrates LA LGBT Center The Los Angeles LGBT Center center’s 50th anniversary and five “Queer Eye,” Valentina and many will present the star-studded decades of the fight for LGBT others. The Greek Theatre is locat- “Hearts of Gold” concert and multi- equality. The concert will feature ed at 2700 N. Vermont Ave. Tickets Showing patriotism on media show on Saturday, Sept. 21, Sia, Rufus Wainwright, Lily start at $69.50; visit at 8 p.m. at the Greek Theatre. Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Kathy Griffin, ticketmaster.com. For information, Constitution Day The evening will celebrate the Karamo Brown and Bobby Berk of visit lalgbtcenter.org. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: SUNSET SPECIFIC PLAN, West Hollywood, California

REQUEST: Amendments to the Sunset Specific Plan and West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance to clarify certain provisions related to modification of existing off-site advertising signs to remove inconsistencies in review authority.

A photograph in the Sept. 18, 2003, issue of the Park Labrea News PERMIT(S): Sunset Specific Plan Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, and Beverly Press showed actor and military veteran Ernest Borgnine and astronaut Buzz Aldrin at a ceremony known as Pledge Across and any other required permits. America, which was held to inspire patriotism in youth. The event at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, coincided with Constitution Day, APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood observed annually on Sept. 17, and included musical performances, a live reenactment of the Iwo Jima Memorial by U.S Marines from Camp Pendleton and a flag salute. TIME/PLACE Monday, September 23, 2019 “The flag and patriotism has been part of my life ever since I was OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. growing up,” said Aldrin, one of the first two people to walk on the West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – moon, in an accompanying article. “The flag is symbolic of freedom Council Chambers and the things that make this country great. One of the most important 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard moments of my life was saluting the flag that we put up on the moon.” West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: Sunset Specific Plan

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by City Council on March 18, 2019 (Resolution No. 19-5155).

The staff report will be available on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those photo by Claudia Hirsch issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, Judith K. Manouchehri and Murray D. Fischer are partnering on their or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, business and real estate law practices. via the Planning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

Law firms announce merger To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening On Sept. 9, Murray D. Fischer development plan review per- Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- and Judith K. Manouchehri mits. cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing announced that they have formed Manouchehri has been in prac- impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City an association of their two law tice for 14 years, specializing in Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line firms as of July 1. all aspects of business and real for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. The merger is intended to bet- estate law, including real estate ter serve their respective clients acquisition, development, financ- in the fields of transactional real ing, construction, leasing, man- Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided estate, development and con- agement and disposition, as well upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the struction, and business law. as business organization and cor- meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO With 47 years of experience in porate law. Her clients include practice, Fischer specializes in all commercial real estate develop- (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net aspects of real estate law, includ- ers, landlords, tenants and small ing land use and entitlement businesses. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to work, representing high-profile “Judy and I have known each express their opinion in this matter. luxury brands with retail pres- other for many years and have ence on Rodeo Drive. Fischer’s been working closely together clients include automobile for the past year, and the experi- For further information contact Bryan Eck, Senior Planner, in the Planning & brands, fashion brands, jewelers ence has been both productive Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: and other consumer products and rewarding,” Fischer said. [email protected] manufacturers, as well as restau- “Our firms are complementary, rants, hotels, architects, develop- and we have a shared commit- Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk ers and single-family and multi- ment to excellent client service, family residential construction, which sets us apart.” land use and development. As “It is a pleasure to work close- part of his land use and entitle- ly with Murray, ensuring that all ment practice, he has helped of our clients benefit from our Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- rewrite the zoning code in the shared and synergistic expertise,” тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- city of Beverly Hills and Manouchehri said. “Together, we obtained numerous variances, offer a powerful and strategic 6826. conditional use permits and combination.” 22 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press KCCLA showcases works Hollywood Temple Beth El offers shofar workshop

Hollywood Temple Beth El is by Korean American artists offering a free workshop on how to blow a shofar on Sunday, Sept. 15, The Korean Cultural Center phy, ceramics, installation art and at 10:30 a.m. Los Angeles presents the 51st works in other mediums. Everyone who attends High Holy annual “Exhibition of Korean “Exhibitions held by the Day services at the temple will be Artists Association of Southern Korean Artists Association of given the opportunity to participate California” running through Southern California are regarded in the celebration of Rosh Friday, Sept. 20, in the center’s as [some] of the most traditional Hashanah with the sounding of the second floor gallery. and expansive exhibitions in shofar. The session will include the The Korean Artists America,” said KCCLA Director blessings of the shofar and its sig- Association of Southern Wijin Park. “Not only will the nificant, as well as drills in getting California promotes cultural audience get to admire the art the ram’s horn to sound the notes of exchange. The association has pieces, but they will also get to the festival. also encouraged younger genera- learn about the passion and dedi- “The shofar is one of the world’s tions to explore their artistic tal- cation of the artists who tried so most ancient of musical instru- ent through student art exhibi- hard to preserve their love for art ments, and it is used to usher in this tions and collaborative Korean despite hardships of immigra- season,” said Rabbi Norbert American exhibitions. Younger tion.” Weinberg. “The shofar is tradition- artists have joined the group, and An opening reception will be ally made from the horn of a ram, the special new exhibition will held this evening, Sept. 12, at 7 which has been hollowed out and feature fresh ideas. p.m. at KCCLA, 5505 Wilshire given a trumpet-like mouthpiece. Over 63 artists will showcase Blvd. For information, call No two shofars are alike, unlike paintings, sculptures, photogra- (323)936-3014, or visit kccla.org. metal trumpets, so getting the ancient notes of ‘tekiah, truah, teki- ah’ can be a challenge. However, once the sound comes out, the Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor effect is hair-raising. While a shofar may be around a foot or so in photo courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org length, Jews of Yemen used a one- The blowing of a shofar, or ram’s horn, is a Jewish tradition signaling the yard horn of the African kudu, a kind of antelope.” beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Participants should bring their own shofar. located at 1317 N. Crescent advance can be made at htbel.org, Hollywood Temple Beth El is Heights Blvd. Reservations in or email [email protected]. Exhibit celebrates photos by people with HIV/AIDS

A large-scale photography and sto- On Saturday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 the live storytelling from the Los rytelling project created in collabora- p.m., co-curator David Gere will Angeles Through Positive Eyes tion with over 130 people living with reflect on 12 years of “Through Collective in the gallery on HIV and AIDS runs Sept. 15 to Feb. Positive Eyes” workshops around the Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and 16, 2020, at the Fowler Museum at world and the body of portraits and Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. UCLA. videos by individuals living with Performers will share their images “Through Positive Eyes” includes HIV/AIDS. There will also be live and personal narratives. The perspec- photography and video by artist- storytelling performances by mem- tives and voices focus on one core activists from 10 cities across the bers of the Los Angeles Through tenet: challenging stigma against peo- world and a sculpture installation by Positive Eyes Collective. An opening ple living with HIV and AIDS is the Los Angeles-based multimedia artist party will follow from 7 to 9 p.m. most effective method for combating Alison Saar. The works conjure a Activists will continue storytelling the epidemic. broad picture of the epidemic, rang- performances in the final gallery of The Fowler Museum is located at ing from everyday imagery to more the exhibition at 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. 308 Charles E. Young Drive North. abstract meditations on joy, grief, To RSVP, visit tpela.eventbrite.com. For information, visit Across 2. Sound reflector solitude and resilience. Public programs will incorporate fowler.ucla.edu. 1. “If only ___ listened ...” 3. Himalayan cedar 4. Subj. for immigrants 4. Pin holder 7. Brouhaha 5. Envelope wax 10. Air force heroes 6. Capture 12. Heavy, durable furniture wood 7. “___ questions?” 14. Sci. course 8. “Forest Gump” character ’ 15. “Get out of here!” 9. Stock page hdg. Bogie s Liquor 16. One of the Allman Brothers 11. Protein sources 17. Lip or otherwise harmonize 13. Continue working on 18. They work out a lot 14. Part of N.A.A.C.P., for short 21. Justification 16. Chucklehead 22. Fine for example 19. Pro ___ Football is back! 26. Hockey’s Bobby ___ 20. Baseball Babe 27. Officer, abbr. 23. Verdi villain 29. One way to stand 24. Underworld river Stock up for your 30. Words before discount 25. Lunch meat or premium 28. Missouri feeder 31. Heads off to do some reps 29. Some shirts tailgate party here! 34. Clever in practical matters 31. Sporting facility 36. Do poorly 32. Stock advice 37. Red team? 33. Tee preceder 38. Sites for some crawl 34. Did some backstroke 43. Word on some diplomas 35. Like a Dali watch Don’t Drink & Drive - We Deliver!! 44. Buddy Holly song, with Peggy 38. Chem. or biol. 45. A Law and Order version 39. Cape Breton is one 46. Computer storage acronym 40. Subtlety We carry the finest in 49. Lion’s lunch, maybe 41. Open and observable 51. It premiered in Vienna in 1805 42. Fishing item • Beer 53. Lifted, in a way 46. Stair parts 57. Brass component 47. Lots and lots • Wine 60. Navigational aid 48. NFL video game 61. Arrow part 50. Opening run • Spirits 62. Like fine wine 52. Govt. workplace watchdog • Champagne 63. “___ kleine Nachtmusik” 54. Gambler’s marker 64. Composer Thomas 55. Give • Kegs 65. Mount Olympus denizen 56. Motorcade VIP 66. N.F.L. scores 57. Make a sharp turn 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine 67. One form of ID 58. Billy Joel’s ‘__ to Extremes’ 59. Beatty of “Deliverance” Call us! 323-469-1414 Down Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am 1. G.I. Joe maker See Answers page 26 www.bogiesliquor.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 September 12, 2019

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How in Stephen King’s success in the first film, who Native American lore on the long name did “It: Chapter Two” receive expanded roles. checkered history of Derry. Step become so mediocre? It’s been 27 years, and one: a ritual that requires everyone Film adaptations of novels face a Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård), the to go off on their own in search of dilemma: honor the work in spirit most heinous of dancing clowns, is totems for a sacrifice. Step two: or replicate it page by page. back to his old ways. Fulfilling a everything goes terribly wrong, and “Chapter Two” opts for the latter at decades old pact, the Losers Club everybody has to adapt. the expense of flow. And at near reunites once more to end this evil “Chapter Two” has two major three hours long, more mystery sur- monster once and for all. To do problems: flashbacks that drag and rounds why this bloated endeavor that, Mike (Isaiah Mustafa) has a a lack of Pennywise. The former is wasn’t split into another two films plan based on his research of done out of obligation to the incred- ible performances of the child actors in the first film, while the lat- Warner Bros. Pictures ter transforms the film into a dra- Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) returns in “It: Chapter Two,” but his lack of matic mystery with occasional screen time is a drawback for the film. attempts at terror. The result is more gruesome than jolting. For that mat- ter, not a single scary moment truly the characters – including Jessica take, since Muschietti how has a lands. Chastain as Beverly, James 50% success rate across three films, Sure, not all horror movies McAvoy as Mike and Bill Hader as assuming “Chapter Two” half require edge-of-our-seat thrills. Richie – have some chemistry but works. “Sinister” got by without a lot of hardly at the same level of the kids. “It: Chapter Two” might hold that, instead relying on mood and An old filmmaking joke goes, interest for a time, but it’s still quite gloom. Good stories need not fol- “I’ll fix it in post.” This speaks to a mess and an even greater missed low the rules. What occurs here, the hope that all errors can be opportunity. What’s most annoying however, has all the parts to be redeemed with the power of edit- about the entire ordeal is the hype. interesting but softens on the first ing. Normally, they can’t. Still, Leading up to the premiere, the film’s edges. The rules previously films like “Star Wars” were notori- idea of a near three-hour horror felt established might’ve helped. ously saved in such a way. “It: enticing. “It” was just that good, so “Chapter Two” is hardly a terri- Chapter Two” seems to have died of course the sequel would match. Warner Bros. Pictures ble film, but considering the begin- during post-production, featuring Long-form entertainment shouldn’t The Losers Club is also back in “It: Chapter Two” with ideas to end ning, this end is a massive disap- separate character sequences best just belong to fantasy epics and Pennywise’s evil plans once and for all. pointment. The adult iterations of spliced together and entire subplots Martin Scorsese. better left on the editing floor. Muschietti is currently threaten- Director Andy Muschietti is still ing to create an even longer cut of a face. And while 2013’s “Mama” both films. If that’s true – and why was an uneventful horror film, “It” not, since it can’t get worse – then BAFTA to honor Waller-Bridge with Britannia Award set him apart. Now, he might helm perhaps another round of editing British actor, writer and honored to be recognizing such a a Drama League Award nomina- “The Flash” and an adaptation of might help. Likely, the only real showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge phenomenal British talent and tion for Distinguished the popular anime series “Attack on hope lies in some dark corner of the will receive the Britannia Award someone who continues to break Performance, a Lucille Lortel Titan.” Hopefully, this is a hiccup, internet. There, perhaps someone for British Artist of the Year from down barriers and promote the Award nomination for the result of the conflicting visions might recut this one without the the British Academy of Film and power of the female voice.” Outstanding Solo Show and a of multiple parties. That’s a positive excess baggage. Television Arts Los Angeles. The Britannia Award for British Drama Desk Award nomination Waller-Bridge joins previously Artists of the Year pays tribute to a for Outstanding Solo announced honorees Jane Fonda, talented colleague whose out- Performance. who will receive the Stanley standing iconic work has demon- “Fleabag” was also adapted into Kubrick Britannia Award for strated the high quality of his or a critically acclaimed television Excellence in Film; Jackie Chan, her craftsmanship. Whether a ris- series, which earned Waller- who will receive the Albert R. ing star or an established name, the Bridge a BAFTA Television Broccoli Britannia Award for British Award of the Year honors Award for Best Female Worldwide Contribution to the best of British film, games Performance in a Comedy Entertainment; and Steve Coogan, and/or TV talent. Program. Waller-Bridge also gar- who will receive the Charlie Waller-Bridge is a multi-award- nered acclaim as the writer and Chaplin Britannia Award for winning creative force who has showrunner of the first season of Excellence in Comedy. been praised for her work as an the BBC America television series The British Academy Britannia actor, writer, creator and showrun- “Killing Eve,” which stars Sandra Awards is BAFTA’s biggest event ner. Following its debut at the Oh and Jodie Comer. outside of the United Kingdom. Edinburgh Festival Fringe in In March, HBO gave a series The ceremony will take place on 2013, the London run of Waller- order to the romantic comedic Oct. 25 at the Beverly Hilton Bridge’s one-woman show thriller “Run,” starring Merritt Hotel. “Fleabag,” which she wrote and Wever and Domhnall Gleesonand “As a multi-talented actor, performed, received an Olivier written by Vicky Jones. Waller- writer, creator and showrunner, Award Nomination and a Critics’ Bridge will serve as executive pro- Phoebe’s sensational work in both Circle Theatre Award for Most ducer for the series. Additional comedy and drama has captured Promising Playwright, among notable television credits include the attention of audiences globally. other accolades. She also received “Crashing,” which was her screen- Her ability to effortlessly connect a special commendation from the writing debut, and “Broadchurch.” with the viewer, seamlessly break Susan Smith Blackburn Prize on In film, Waller-Bridge appeared as the fourth wall and effectively behalf of the play. On March 7, the first female droid in Ron address deeply relevant issues Waller-Bridge opened the show Howard’s “Solo: A Star Wars through comedy is truly remark- off-Broadway at the SoHo Story. She also worked on the able,” said BAFTA Los Angeles Playhouse in New York. 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Bosse and Mirisch also said an take responsibility [for innova- “It’s better for us to be able to innovation officer might make tion],” Mirisch said. deal with the concerns and to try redundant the Beverly Hills tip line, With three of the five council and figure out … if there’s a struc- which has not yet begun receiving members in support of a group or ture that already exists,” Mirisch input, before it even has a chance to person devoted to innovation, Gold said. succeed. proposed he and another council The Office of Innovation’s sup- “I just don’t want to – and I don’t member could work with City porters said while they were simi- think any of us want to – do some- Manager George Chavez to expand larly concerned about potential photo by Edwin Folven thing twice,” Bosse said. “Let’s see upon the idea and bring it back to redundancy, they were ready to Councilman David Ryu (right) and Los Angeles City Engineer Gary where our holes are [instead of] the council for more discussion. move forward with exploring the Lee Moore relaxed in the courtyard during a tour of the new bridge adding layers of bureaucracy.” Mirisch volunteered to join Gold idea’s feasibility. housing center on Gardner Street. The facility was created in a build- Mirisch also argued that putting in his efforts and pushed back “We certainly don’t want to ing that formerly housed a library. the responsibility of overseeing against Friedman’s suggestion that duplicate what exists already, but I innovation onto one person or Wunderlich, who spearheaded the think we need to get on this horse office might take the burden off addition of a city auditor, work with and learn how to ride it,” Friedman Neighbors supportive others, including the City Council, Gold on the panel. Mirisch said it’s said. of housing for homeless Project Angel Food gala to honor contributors From page 1 Project Angel Food will celebrate delivered over 12 million medical- Angelenos indoors now as new, Many people in the surround- 30 years of service at the annual ly-tailored meals to people impact- long-lasting supportive and ing neighborhood were support- Angel Awards Gala and Fundraiser ed by serious illnesses in the greater affordable housing is being ive of the new facility, including on Sept. 14. Los Angeles area. built,” Garcetti said. “The Warren Gold, who has lived next The gala awards will honor Jamie Guests will eat under the stars Gardner Library site is the lat- door for 20 years. He said home- Lee Curtis, Jami Morse Heidegger with a menu created and prepared est milestone in this work and less individuals often entered the and Klaus Heidegger for their con- by Danny Trejo’s culinary team. will provide 30 beds for unshel- site when it was vacant. The new tributions to the organization. All Other attendees include founder tered women in Hollywood, as facility with services tailored to gala proceeds benefit the nonprofit and 2020 presidential candidate well as the healing services and homeless individuals is a wel- organization, which prepared and Marianne Williamson, Sean Hayes, hope they urgently need and come addition to the community, Eric and Janet McCormack and deserve.” he added. Pauley Perrette, among others. Host The facility will be operated “It will be serving people committee members Charlie by the Weingart Center, a non- directly from our community, as Music Center Carver, Matt Bomer and Simon profit contracting with the city well as people from the city at Halls are also expected to join. to provide services for homeless large,” Gold said. “The commu- The Angel Awards will be held individuals such as job training, nity supports it. We want to do appoints new from 6 to 10 p.m. Project Angel counseling and more. The build- more to help the homeless, we Food is located at 922 Vine St. ing was renovated over the past want to volunteer and we want to Prices for seats start at $500. year to include places to sleep, do whatever is necessary to members to For information, visit communal spaces, offices for help.” angelfood.org, or call (323)845- photo courtesy of Project Angel Food staff, a laundry room, a kitchen Ann McCall, who was previ- 1800. Jamie Lee Curtis and dining area. The facility will ously homeless and is now an board of have 24-hour security. advocate for people living on Amenities from the former the streets, said the new shelter library, including shelves and will be beneficial for women. directors the circulation desk, were She said they are at higher risk restored and included in the new when living on the streets and On Sept. 9, the Board of Directors facility. often become victims of vio- of the Music Center announced the The women to be served at the lence. addition of six esteemed members center were selected by the Los “Hope is the key word in of the Los Angeles community to Angeles Homeless Services everything we do here.” she said. the Music Center board. Authority and will move in next “This right here gives hope to The new directors are Jill Monday. The goal is for them to people in the community that Baldauf, UCLA Anderson School stay between 90 days to two they can get out of homeless- of Management associate dean of years while permanent housing ness.” alumni relations; Susan is secured. With a rotating pool The Gardner Street Women’s Baumgarten, former aerospace of clients, the shelter will poten- Bridge Housing Center was cre- engineer and executive and presi- tially serve countless women in ated using $1.8 million in dent of Center Dance Arts; Terri the future, according to Ryu Measure HHH funds. The work Kohl, co-founder of Brighton spokesman Mark Pampanin. The to restore the site was completed Collectibles and president of the center will have female staff by crews from the city’s Bureau Blue Ribbon; Melissa Ann Romain, members, making it a facility of of Engineering, Bureau of a public relations consultant and arts women serving women, he Sanitation and General Services philanthropist; Maria S. Salinas, added. Department. president and CEO of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; and Matthew J. Spence, a national security expert and co-founder of the Truman National Security Amazon Treasure Truck Project. “We are excited to welcome the fresh perspectives and leadership brings England to The Grove acumen of these six outstanding individuals to the Music Center In honor of the upcoming comed to indulge in tea-time board,” said Lisa Specht, board “Downton Abbey” film premiere, favorites including scones, biscuits chair of the Music Center. “Beyond Amazon’s Treasure Truck has and elegant tea sandwiches, while their strong passion for the arts, teamed up with Focus Features to playing lawn games such as croquet these new board members bring host an exclusive event for fans and and quoits, and enjoying live music vital experience and knowledge in guests alike on the Lawn at The throughout the day. community engagement, innovation Grove. This Grand High Tea Experience and both financial and risk manage- From noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 15, will be the perfect affair to celebrate ment that will aid us as we re-ignite the Lawn will transform into a the upcoming release of Focus the Music Center as an important Downton-themed garden party, Features’ Motion Picture “Downton anchor institution in Los Angeles reminiscent of a scene from the Abbey,” set to make its world pre- with the goal of deepening the cul- English countryside in the early miere on Sept. 20. tural lives of all in our great coun- 20th century. As the Lawn fills with The Grove is located at 189 The ty.” staff and actors dressed in their Grove Drive. For information, visit For information, visit musiccen- 1920s best, guests will be wel- amazon.com/treasuretruck. ter.org. 26 September 12, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Opponents claim sleeping ban would be harmful to people who need help From page 1 entrances, exits, driveways and anything of value. cruel. As I have said time and time loading docks, and that until a min- The committee agreed to move again, especially when it comes to imum amount of homeless housing the amendment before the full City policy as important as this, we is built, homeless individuals can Council for further discussion, should be including more voices sleep on the sidewalks from 9 p.m. though there is no date set yet. and expertise into the process, not to 6 a.m. “The reality is we have sensitive rushing it through.” O’Farrell’s proposal includes a areas to consider and as city lead- According to the “Guiding list of places where homeless indi- ers, we must strike the balance Principles and Practices for viduals would be banned from between the needs of those experi- Unsheltered Homelessness” policy sleeping, lying or sitting, including encing homelessness and keeping statement approved by LAHSA’s areas within 500 feet of schools, our public spaces safe and accessi- Board of Commissioners in parks and daycare centers; facili- ble. The work will continue when February 2019, “We need to end ties that opened after Jan. 1, 2018, these instructions go to the full City our neighbors’ homelessness, not that offer housing, shelter and ser- Council for discussion,” O’Farrell sweep it out of sight. Fines and cita- photo courtesy of Tarfest vices to homeless individuals; bicy- said. tions, encampment clearings and Tarfest features family-friendly activies. cle paths; tunnels, bridges or pedes- Some councilmembers have other municipal practices and poli- trian walkways designated as already spoken against the motion, cies that disrupt and displace people school routes; public areas with citing it as “cruel.” create additional barriers and set- signs barring trespassing or closing “We need reform to 41.18, but backs for people experiencing Festival still going times for safety and maintenance; this isn’t it,” Councilman David homelessness, making it more like- and sidewalks in crowded areas Ryu, 4th District, said. “After ly that people will remain homeless near large venues such as Staples reviewing this proposal and its even longer . . . Municipal ordi- strong, 17 years later Center. broader implications, I cannot in nances should not criminalize From page 1 The amendment also includes a good conscience support this idea, homelessness. Ordinances that condition stating homeless individ- and I doubt that it would be feasible limit necessary, life-sustaining about giving back to the commu- by Uniting in Creative Energy uals can’t engage in “aggressive or enforceable. We can’t patchwork activities such as sitting, sleeping or nity by preserving what’s best will host art and dance work- behavior,” such as approaching, enforce our way out of homeless- eating in public spaces unfairly tar- about the art and music of L.A., shops. Face painters, balloon following or speaking to another ness, and we need laws that are get people living on the streets. In while providing fuel for the artists and more complete the person in a way that makes them effective and fair. I believe limiting the absence of adequate alternative amazing new cultural develop- event. fear bodily harm or damage to or encampments near schools and or private places to undertake those ments happening here.” The 21-and-older crowd can loss of property, as well as being playgrounds makes sense – but this activities, people have a right to New this year is music provid- enjoy the Lagunitas biergarten intimidated into giving money or proposal is too broad, bordering on perform these activities in public.” ed by three KCRW DJs, instead and cocktail lounge featuring of bands: Raul Campos, Jeremy selections from Lagunitas Sole and Valida. Brewing Company and 6th & La “We are really excited about Brea Brewery, a specialty cock- Jewish youths focus on professional development that,” Panozzo said. “In the past, tail from Tito’s Handmade we have always had live music, Vodka and Ryder Estate Wines. Earlier this month, hundreds so we had an opportunity to col- Food trucks will include Baby’s came together on both the East and laborate with KCRW and Badass Burgers, Rice Balls of West Coast at IAC EDGE, the first thought that would be a great Fire, the Deli Doctor, White summit of its kind for Jewish and opportunity. KCRW and their Rabbit Truck and Jeni’s Splendid Israeli-American young profession- DJs mean so much culturally and Ice Cream. als that puts career development at musically to the city.” Panozzo encourages people to the center. The summits, hosted by Another addition this year are attend to discover local artists the Israeli-American Council, took the art installations. and spend time in the neighbor- place in Los Angeles on Sept. 5 and Free access to the Second hood, which is undergoing in New York on Sept. 8. Home Serpentine Pavilion by changes in the coming years, IAC EDGE connected attendees SelgasCano will be available all including the opening of the to industry and thought leaders, day. “What Wood You Build” by Academy Museum of Motion while harnessing the inspiration of Susan Feldman and “Ox” by Pictures, the renovations to Israeli entrepreneurship, innovation Cynthia Minet will also be on LACMA and the Tar Pits and and chutzpa to bring them closer to view. Site-specific works by Museum and the new Metro their roots and the Jewish state. Ramiro Gomez will note the line. “The IAC was thrilled to unite immigration crisis and family “It is a great opportunity to co- Jewish young professionals across separation that is taking place at mingle with friends and neigh- the country around the spirit of dis- the border. bors and celebrate all the things ruptive Israeliness through career Attendees can also immerse that we have in common and be development programming that has themselves in large-scale live thankful for here in L.A.,” never been offered in the Jewish painting sessions from Johnny Panozzo said. “The Miracle Mile world before,” said Shoham KMNDZ Rodriguez and Mr. B is an amazing neighborhood. Nicolet, IAC co-founder and CEO. Baby in the park. Tarfest offers People come from all over the “We hear all the time about how free kids art-making and cultural world to visit it, and it is right in millennials are hungry for programs activities with Japan Foundation, our backyard, and we are very that will provide them with the Los Angeles, Fusion Academy, lucky and honored to be able to hands-on tools to launch their Academy Museum of Motion have this type of event in this careers. IAC EDGE is answering Pictures, the Petersen really unique and beautiful this call.” Automotive Museum and Metro. greenspace.” Attendees had the opportunity to Intergenerational hip-hop and For information, visit hear from and connect with leaders breakdancing collective Justice tarfest.com. in real estate, health, media, entre- photo by Linda Kasian Photography preneurship, technology and other Ofir Akunis, Israel’s minister of science, technology and space, fields. Speakers at the Los Angeles addressed the crowd at IAC EDGE in Los Angeles. summit included Ofir Akunis, ‘GNTRIFIED’ billboards hit Israel’s minister of science, technol- Golan, general partner at Homrun the University of Southern ogy and space; Saul Blinkoff, and Forbes Business contributor; California. supervising producer at and Gary Wexler, award-winning For information, visit israeliamer- inaction on housing crisis Dreamworks Animation; Ilana creative director and professor at ican.org/edge.

Earlier this month, housing jus- California license plate inscribed income tenants each year,” said throughout greater Los Angeles. Answers From Page 22 tice advocates from AIDS with a shortened version of the Michael Weinstein, president of The “GNTRIFIED” billboard Healthcare Foundation launched word ‘gentrified,’ also includes the AHF. “Our elected officials, plan- campaign follows earlier, similar “GNTRIFIED,” the group’s latest URL for the website gentrification- ning commissioners and even devel- homeless and gentrification bill- Los Angeles-area billboard cam- sucks.org for more information. opers must put a stop to greenlight- board and awareness campaigns paign and message. AHF has been “The approval and construction ing so much luxury development.” posted by AHF over the last two sponsoring and ongoing public of so many luxury developments The “GNTRIFIED” billboard years throughout Los Angeles, awareness campaign intended to fuel the rapid gentrification of campaign is undertaken in conjunc- including “Homelessness Kills” spotlight inaction on the housing neighborhoods throughout L.A., tion with two AHF affiliate organi- and “Gentrification Sucks” from crisis in the region and the role gen- often at great human expense. Many zations: Housing Is A Human Right June, and “Do We Care?” and trification plays in the spiraling developers raze existing rent-stabi- and the Healthy Housing “Homeless” (modeled on the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles lized or rent-controlled housing Foundation. The “GNTRIFIED” Hollywood Sign) from last year. and across the nation. units – and in the process, displace campaign will appear on 15-20 bill- For information, visit gentrifica- The new billboard, an image of a hundreds of low- and moderate- boards and 100 bus bench ads tionsucks.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 September 12, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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