Mcmansions’ Turn Into N NCJW Hosts Panel on Violence Against Hot Issue in Beverlywood Congolese Women N Koretz Proposes Limiting New Home Sizes

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WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • WeHo examines LGBT District. pg. 3 Mostly sunny, • City looks for part- with temps ners to run zoo. pg. 4 around 90º Volume 21 No. 33 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities August 18, 2011 Understanding the Unimaginable ‘McMansions’ Turn Into n NCJW Hosts Panel on Violence Against Hot Issue in Beverlywood Congolese Women n Koretz Proposes Limiting New Home Sizes

BY AARON BLEVINS to 3,000 Square Feet ike the minerals they BY TIM POSADA houses to 3,000 square feet. extract from the ground, Recently, Koretz’s office con- Lrebels in the Democratic motions were high Tuesday ducted a survey of more than 300 Republic of Congo have been pry- night in a meeting held by participants in Beverly Grove to ing the souls from Congolese men Ethe Beverly Wilshire Homes determine if residents wanted and women. Association (BWHA) at the stronger housing regulations or no That was the story told Tuesday, Original Farmers Market. The further action. Just over 60 percent when the National Council of topic: mansionization. Los Angeles voted in favor of more restrictions. Jewish Women, Los Angeles, City Councilmember Paul Koretz, As a compromise, Koretz proposed hosted a panel discussion about 5th District, met with Beverly a new ordinance for a part of the the ongoing struggle in eastern Grove residents, both for and Beverly Grove area, from Colgate Congo and the efforts to bring a against mansionization, to discuss Avenue to Fairfax Avenue and his proposed ordinance to limit sense of normalcy back to the See ʻMcMansionsʼ page 21 area. “What we’re doing (now) is very little compared to what the reality is,” one of the guests, Odiane Lokako, said through a translator. “We don’t want to be in a movie. We want this to end.” Lokako is a former Miss Congo who founded E.L.CO.S., a French acronym that translates to “Together Let’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS.” Mamie Kabongolo, of photo by Aaron Blevins E.L.CO.S., said the Congo has a Mamie Kabongolo, of E.L.CO.S., said six million people died in the population of 70 million people, Congo from 1997 to 2003 as the result of ongoing violence. and between 1997 and 2003, six million died as a result of the vacant power seat “by creating electronics such as cell phones tragedies that are occurring in her fear.” They began to attack vil- and computers, Kabongolo said. country. She said that, following a lages, seeking to mine minerals “Our riches have become a regime change during that time, such as tin, tantalum and tungsten, curse for us,” she said. “The rebels photo courtesy of the BWHA groups of rebels grappled for the which are used to create everyday See Panel page 20 Councilmember Paul Koretz has authored a motion preventing homes Police Weigh Options to Control Flashmobs from being built that are out character with lot size in the Beverlywood area. n were looking at the issue after a New Political Maps Authorities Admit rapper known as The Game There May be Few allegedly sent out a tweet last Friday stating that people could Options for Prosecution secure a music internship by calling Now Official a phone number that was actually to damental government reforms by BY EDWIN FOLVEN n Local Area to be the Compton Sheriff’s Station. creating the Citizens Thousands of people called the Represented by Redistricting Commission, he Los Angeles County number, which tied up lines and 50th Assembly District charged with the responsibility to Sheriff’s Department and the prevented authorities from create districts that provided can- TLos Angeles Police responding to legitimate emergency didates of all political persuasions BY TIM POSADA Department are examining ways to calls, according to Capt. Mike a fair chance to be elected.” respond to large disruptions caused Parker, with the Sheriff’s he end is near for the Little changed since the draft by people who send out messages Headquarters Bureau. The Game California Citizens maps were released July 29, via Twitter and other social net- apologized for the incident Redistricting Commission including Assembly District 50. working outlets. T Wednesday, after which Parker said as they released Monday the final Once primarily District 42, The action follows incidents that no charges would be sought drafts of California senate and District 50 will become home to have recently occurred in because of a lack of evidence. assembly district maps, conclud- Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Compton. On July Only one person has been ing the group’s eight-month Hollywood, Malibu, Santa 27, a DJ associated with the charged so far in connection with efforts. Monica and West Hollywood, Electric Daisy Carnival raves the incident in Hollywood. The “For far too long, Californians along with the Hancock Park, tweeted that he was going to appear LAPD had to call in officers in riot have been frustrated by a legisla- Wilshire and Fairfax Districts. at a block party outside the gear to get the crowd to disperse, tive process that drew districts Part of the redistricting meant photo by Edwin Folven Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where and three people were taken into that primarily supported the preserving the ecosystem of the A flashmob gathered outside the a documentary on raves was being custody for resisting arrest, vandal- reelection of incumbent legisla- region, hence the entire Santa screened. Thousands of people ism and failing to disperse. Three Graumanʼs Chinese Theatre in tors,” commissioner Vincent Monica Mountains – Leo came to Hollywood Boulevard, LAPD patrol cars were damaged, Hollywood on July 27 after a DJ Barabba said in a statement. “The Carrillo, Malibu Creek and where a near-riot broke out. and the boulevard was closed for tweeted there was going to be a voters showed they wanted fun- See Maps page 22 Sheriff’s Department officials See Police page 21 block party. 2 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

19 Business Forum well as a no-host bar. Tickets are $55 he West Hollywood Chamber of Calendar (805)525-7910, www.fwry.com. TCommerce and the City of West Hollywood are hosting a free small 21 Islamic Art Tickets are $58. 1001 N. Alameda St. business seminar titled “Strategies for he Los Angeles County Museum www.esotouric.com. Success in Today’s Economy” on Tof Art is hosting a free workshop Friday, Aug. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. The titled “Islamic & Indian Arts of the seminar will give small business own- Birdie’s Playhouse Book: The Art of Writing in Islamic ers the opportunity to connect directly irdie Mendoza, of “Birdie’s Art” on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. with government agencies. Topics BPlayhouse”, will be the featured Shelia Blair, the Norma Jean covered include avoiding sales and performer in “It’s Time To Groove!”, Calderwood Chair of Islamic Art and use tax problems, navigating the IRS, a fun family program being held on Asian Art at Boston College, will dis- and business marketing. Fiesta Hall Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to cuss some of the ways that artists used Community Room, 7377 Santa noon at the MiMoDa Studio/Paper or and embellished script to decorate Monica Blvd. (888)847-9652, Plastik Café on Pico Boulevard. The buildings and objects for both religious www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/sbf.htm. show also includes a live DJ set from and secular purposes. LACMA’s children’s entertainer, Groovy David, Brown Auditorium. 5905 Wilshire as well as puppets, face painting, car- Blvd. (323)857-6000, www.lacma.org. ‘Fantasia’ at the Bowl icatures and more. Admission is $20 n celebration of the 20th anniver- per family. 5772 to 5774 W. Pico Isary of the Hollywood Bowl Blvd. (818) 554-8652, tiffany@total- Kid’s Concert Orchestra, founding director John talentsolution.com. heatricum Botanicum is holding a Mauceri returns to recreate Walt Tchildren’s concert titled Disney’s “Fantasia” on Friday, Aug. “Gwendolyn & The Good Time Gang” 19 through 21 at the Hollywood Bowl. Eldercare Forum on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. usan B. Geffen, an expert in the The evening will feature selections Gwendolyn and her band will perform eldercare field, is holding a semi- from the classic film with clips on the S works from their latest CD that are sure nar for seniors, baby boomers and Bowl’s big screen. Audiences will see to get the kids’ feet moving. Tickets are adult children of elderly parents titled and hear favorites, and get a glimpse $9. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. “Raising UP Your Parents” on into the artwork and unfinished seg- (310)455-3723, www.thea- Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon ments of “Fantasia”. Showtimes are at tricum.com . 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 and 20; 7:30 at the Santa Monica Sheraton Delphina Hotel. Geffen holds a mas- p.m., Aug. 21. 2301 N Highland Ave. 25 Poncho Sanchez (323)850-2000, www.Hollywood- ters degree in gerontology from USC azz Bakery Movable Feast presents Bowl.com. and a law degree from Loyola Law photo courtesy of A VEE Corporation Production. ©2011 Lyons Partnership L.P. School. The seminar will cover topics Jconguero legends, Poncho Sanchez Families with children are invited to celebrate with their favorite purple such as the financial and emotional and his Latin Jazz Band, performing on Poker Seminar dinosaur in “Barney Live in Concert – Birthday Bash!” on Saturday, Aug. strain of caring for an elderly loved Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. The per- he Claude Pepper Senior Center 20 and 21 at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk. The show one; which services are covered formance is part of the 17th annual TPoker Club will welcome Yosh features more than 25 fun and upbeat sing-along tunes, including through Medicare and Medicare Culver City Music Festival, a free fes- Nakano, founder of the IPPA and for- favorites such as “Mr. Knickerbocker”, “Dino Dance” and “Rock ʻn Roll Advantage plans; and when to seek tival held in the courtyard of Culver mer general manager of the Hustler Star”. Showtimes are at 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 20; 10:30 a.m. and 2 assisted living or a skilled nursing City City Hall , 9770 Culver Blvd. Casino, for a discussion on the game p.m. on Aug. 21. Tickets are $20 to $20. 100 Universal City Plaza. facility. 530 Pico Blvd. (800)301- (310)253-5716, www.culvercity.org. on Friday, Aug. 19 at 1:30 p.m. (818)777-3931, www.barneylivetour.com. 1326, www.raisingUP- Nakano will discuss thought process- yourparents.com. Ongoing es for poker, and will provide an insid- er’s look at high-stakes games. The film, “Luminarias”, on Saturday, Aug. Bukowski Bus Tour tephen Sachs’ comedy play seminar will be followed by a ques- 20 at 7 p.m. Several stars from the Train Ride Benefit sotouric will hold its Charles he Fillmore & Western Railway is “Bakersfield Mist” has been tion and answer session and low-limit movie are scheduled to appear, includ- S Bukowski bus tour on Saturday, holding a special fundraiser titled extended at the Fountain Theatre hold’em session. 1760 S. La Cienega ing Robert Beltran, Evelina E T Aug. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. The tour “The Great Train Robbery” on through Oct. 16. The play is inspired Blvd. (310)559-9677. Fernandez, Dyana Ortelli, Marta departs from Philippe, the legendary Saturday, Aug. 20. The event benefits by true events, and centers on Maude DuBois, Angela Moya, Seidy Lopez, downtown sandwich shop where as a the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Gutman, an unemployed, chain-smok- Sal Lopez and Geoffrey Rivas. 20 ‘Luminarias’ postal worker, Bukowski often ate Valley, and the train begins boarding at ing ex-bartender living in a run down Luminarias is the name of an East Los he Los Angeles Theatre Center while employed across the street at the 5:30 p.m. in downtown Fillmore. California trailer park who believes the Angeles restaurant where four suc- presents a 10th anniversary spe- Terminal Annex sorting facility. Guests will be treated to an evening of painting she bought in a thrift store for T cessful career women meet to share cial screening of the romantic comedy Hosted by Richard Schave, the tour Western fun aboard the railway, includ- $3 is really an undiscovered master- secrets about their careers, love, fami- also visits some of the bars Bukowski ing a “shoot out” between local desper- piece worth millions. Showtimes are at lies and sex. A reception begins at visited as a young writer, as well as adoes, played by the Frontier 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; 2 7:00 p.m., followed by the screening his former residence at the Crown Hill Gunfighters, and the Ventura County p.m., Sunday. General admission is at 8:00 p.m. 514 S. Spring St. apartments and the library where he Sheriff’s Association Posse Riding $30. 5060 Fountain Ave. (323) 663- (866)811-4111, www.thelatc.org. discovered novelist John Fante. Club. A barbecue buffet is included, as 1525, www.FountainTheatre.com .

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BY AARON BLEVINS

he City of West Hollywood will Tput further thought into renaming a portion of the city, “Historic Boystown.” During Monday’s meeting, the West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to have city staff do more research before desig- nating a name to the portion of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and Doheny Drive. The area has been considered the center of the gay community for the last 40 years, and the city has sought to recognize its history photo by Aaron Blevins through renaming the area since The areas around Santa Monica Boulevard, between La Cienega April. Boulevard and Doheny Drive, are being considered for a special desig- “You have to recognize that it’s nation by the City of West Hollywood. been a haven for gay men for a long time,” Mayor John Duran said. Although that area has been and housing in the area caters to (to the council) for a final vote,” he informally known as “Boystown” gay couples. In fact, just six percent said. photo by Edwin Folven for years, Duran said some city offi- of West Hollywood families have The mayor said the history of that A fire on Serrano Avenue in Hollywood caused heavy damage to cials believed that changing the children, Duran said. area of West Hollywood is impor- one unit, and forced firefighters to rescue three people. name to “Historic Boystown” The area “really lends itself to tant to the LGBT community. In would “take the bite out of it.” singles,” he said. past years, it has been host to same- However, some residents took In hopes of reaching somewhat sex marriages, protests and LGBT offense. Duran said some felt that of a consensus, the city is looking rights celebration rallies. Five Rescued During Fire the new name would exclude some into other possibilities that would Therefore, the city would like to people within the LGBT communi- encapsulate the historical facets of promote “Boystown” as a LGBT ty or would be generally demean- the city’s gay roots. The name tourist destination with a welcom- in Hollywood Apartment ing. “Historic Boystown,” though, is ing atmosphere, Duran said. And He referenced parts of Southern still a possibility, Duran said. that would include more than just BY EDWIN FOLVEN Firefighters used ladders to res- California, such as Koreatown, that “We may come up with other signage. cue the residents, who were treat- have names that could be consid- nomenclature that is more appropri- “For example, I would like to see irefighters rescued five peo- ed at the scene and did not ered exclusive. ate or suitable,” he said. “I think an art component,” Duran said, Fple from the balcony of a require hospitalization. Spence “And that’s what we have here,” we’re all trying to keep an open adding that he would like to pro- burning apartment building in said it took 50 firefighters Duran said. mind.” mote the area through other infra- Hollywood on Aug. 13, and were approximately 25 minutes to He said that, according to recent Duran said the city would contact structure such as street poles and able to contain the blaze to one extinguish the blaze, which Census data, 35 percent of the city’s various stakeholders for input, sidewalks. “There are various ele- unit and prevent residents from caused heavy damage to the one population is a part of the LGBT including residents, businesses, ments of the boardwalk we can use. suffering any injuries. unit, which was uninhabitable. community. Of that 35 percent, 90 organizations and those well versed I would really like us to be cre- The incident was reported at 2 He said some smoke damage percent are gay men, Duran said. in the city’s history. ative.” p.m. in the 1600 block of N. occurred in the surrounding The mayor said the businesses “Ultimately, it would come back See WeHo page 21 Serrano Avenue. Between units, but the rest of the building Sunset and Hollywood remained habitable, and residents Boulevards. According to Los were allowed to go back into Angeles Fire Department their apartments later that day. spokesperson Matt Spence, fire- The fire caused an estimated fighters arrived to find one apart- $85,000 damage to the one unit. ment on the second floor of the Spence said investigators from three-story building engulfed in the LAFD’s Arson Squad flames. Spence added that the responded, but were unable to smoke was emanating upwards determine an exact cause of the into an apartment of the third blaze. He said it is not believed to floor, where the residents were be intentionally set, however, trapped on a balcony. and the investigation is ongoing. 4 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo Council Honors Council Looks for Options in Running Zoo n Officials Want to See Tashman Home Center if Private Partnership Will Save City Money

BY EDWIN FOLVEN

he Los Angeles Zoo has been Tone of the city’s premiere attractions since it opened in 1966, and has always been a facility exclusively operated by the city. But that may change after the Los Angeles City Council voted on Aug. 12 to seek proposals from private entities to partner with the city in running the zoo. The proposal was made by the City Administrative Office (CAO), and is designed to save the city money in operating costs. For the current fiscal year, the city has pro- photo by Edwin Folven photo by Tad Motoyama vided the zoo with $17.5 million for The West Hollywood City Council on Monday honored the owners The City of Los Angeles would retain ownership of the animals under of the Tashman Home Center on Santa Monica Boulevard in recog- operating costs, but that amount is expected to increase over the next any public/private partnership for the Los Angeles Zoo nition of its 50th anniversary. West Hollywood City Councilmember several years. The CAO estimates Abbe Land (from right) presented a proclamation to Tashmanʼs that the city could save $20 million bled, and the Houston Zoo, whose make major decisions regarding the owner, Kenny Tashman; who was joined by his father, Mark over the next three years if a pub- budget increased 150 percent. zoo, such as raising admission Tashman, founder of the store, and his wife Janet Tashman; Kennyʼs lic/private partnership is formed. Jason Jacobs, the public relations prices or expanding the facility. The wife Kim Tashman, and their daughter, Alexandra Tashman. The Los Angeles City and marketing director for the Los report also states that the zoo’s gen- store offers a full array of hardware and home improvement sup- Councilmember Tom LaBonge, 4th Angeles Zoo, would not comment eral manager would remain a city plies, as well as offering services such as door, screen and window District, whose district includes the on the decision to examine pub- employee, and that the savings repair. zoo, supports examining options for lic/private partnerships, and instead would come from sharing the oper- “We started as a screen shop and expanded into a hardware store, a partnership. LaBonge chairs the directed all inquiries to the CAO’s ating costs. The private entity could and we kind of just grew with the neighborhood over the years,” said city Arts, Parks, Health and Aging office. Veronica Salumbides, of the generate revenue through things Kenny Tashman, who added that he has come to know many of his Committee, which examined the like concessions and special pro- proposal before it went to the city grams, but the details have yet to be customers personally. “I just appreciate the recognition for being council. He said he would not sup- “We’re going to worked out. No zoo employees one of the oldest businesses in West Hollywood, and am honored to port any proposal that would com- would be laid off, and the arrange- be supported by the city. We also appreciate all of our customers promise the zoo’s education and go out there and ment could have no negative who have supported us for many years.” conservation efforts. see who in the impact on the animals. The move is Tashman Home Center is located at 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. For `We’re going to go out there and designed to “maintain the zoo as an information, call (323) 656-7028. see who in the world could be a world could be a affordable education institution.” partner with the City of Los partner with the The city would still own the zoo’s Angeles to operate our zoo, to animal collection, and would be expand our zoo, to continue the City of Los responsible for raising bond money Metro Implements New Green great care for the animals,” Angeles to for future acquisitions or capital LaBonge added. “We’ll have an improvement projects. opportunity to see if we want to operate our zoo.” One potential private entity that Construction Policy reject this or not. We’ll see who’s is interested in submitting a propos- -Councilmember onstruction projects undertaken to all on-road, off-road construction out there.” al is the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Tom LaBonge, 4th District Cby the Metropolitan and equipment used in construction. LaBonge used the Hollywood Association (GLAZA), which Transportation Authority (Metro) Metro is among the first transit Bowl as an example of other enti- already partners with the zoo to will have to meet stricter new agencies in the country to institute a ties operated under public private generate private fundraising sup- guidelines after the Metro Board of comprehensive policy aimed at partnerships. The Bowl is a county- CAO’s office, would also not com- port. Richard Lichtenstein, a trustee Directors recently adopted a “Green reducing harmful emissions from owned facility that is operated by ment, and referred to a report issued for GLAZA, said the non-profit Construction Policy”. The policy construction equipment. The policy the Los Angeles Philharmonic that outlines the goals of the pro- organization already has the experi- requires that planners identify and will be incorporated into the Association. The CAO’s office also posal. ence and association with the zoo mitigate the impacts of emissions requirements of all future construc- referred to zoos in other parts of the According to the report, the zoo necessary to make a partnership resulting from Metro projects on tion procurement contracts, and is country that have entered into pub- would remain a city department work. human health, the environment and not retroactive. For information, lic/private agreements, including under any partnership, and the city “We have already started to retain the climate. The policy will pertain visit www.metro.net. the Denver Zoo, whose budget dou- council would retain the power to See Partnerships page 22 CChuck’shuck’s AutoAuto && DDreareamm MMaachichinenes,s, IInnc.c. 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6 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Laurel Park Officially Sunset Strip Fest Honors Musical Roots n Motley Crue to Dedicated in WeHo Headline Annual Event n City Council Lifts Entitlements on BY TIM POSADA Controversial Property t’s difficult to discuss BY AARON BLEVINS During a press conference IHollywood without thinking of Tuesday, Mayor John Duran cau- movies, and it’s impossible to t appears that Laurel Park will tioned that the city still has some mention the Sunset Strip and Iremain Laurel Park. work to do. ignore its long rock ‘n’ roll histo- During Monday’s West “It’s been a long time, but we’re ry, through venues like the Hollywood City Council meeting, a not there yet,” he said in front of the Whiskey a Go Go and The Roxy. 3-2 vote lifted the entitlements on home formerly owned by Elsie “The Roxy’s been around since the property at 1343 N. Laurel Ave., Weisman. “But we’ve pivoted.” 1973, the year I was born,” said the remaining remnants of a city- Before the press conference, Nic Adler, current operator of The proposed senior housing develop- Duran said the council has asked Roxy, remembering the time ment. city staff to begin researching when his father, Lou Adler, ran the After eight years, the future of impacts and uses for the large home show – or the venue behind the the property, nicknamed “Tara”, on the park site. He said the park shows. “After school I’d get appears to be settled. It had been the and house would definitely stay dropped off there. Then I became subject of a federal lawsuit after intact. a promoter and managed bands. property owner Elsie Weisman died “The question is, what do we do Ten years ago I took it over.” and donated the land to the City of with the interior of the house?” Now, Adler is co-producing the West Hollywood. A grassroots Duran said. “It has challenges, too.” Sunset Strip Music Festival organization, “Save Tara”, picked For instance, the home is not cur- (SSMF), set to kick off tonight up the initiative in hopes of fulfill- rently ADA-compliant, and its his- and running through Saturday. ing Weisman’s wish of converting torical status limits what the city Featuring more than 70 acts, the the area to a park. See Laurel Park page 22 fourth annual event draws a local and drive/fly-in crowd from as far away as England and Australia. “It’s the same format as other years, but we really upped the ante with acts,” said Andy Keown, photo courtesy of the CMO Group director of communications for Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee will play the drums on a circular the West Hollywood Marketing roller coaster during the groupʼs performance at the Sunset Strip Music and Visitors Bureau. “Mötley Festival. Crüe is the major act with Tommy Lee on a drum roller coaster. [The [The Roxy] doing a special event Lee’s 360°-drum roller coaster festival] is really gelling in a way with Semi Precious Weapon,” comes out of retirement for the that it hasn’t in the past.” Adler said. “We do a club with all-day event. Mötley Crüe will share the them weekly called ‘Empire’. It “It’s an honor to be recognized stage with various acts like Public feels like you walked down the by the Sunset Strip Music Enemy, Motion City Soundtrack, wrong street in New York. It’s Festival,” Lee said. “It means a lot Matt & Kim, Cobra Starship and sexy. It’s hot. It’s sweaty. Very to us that we are recognized for co-headliners Bush, which recent- voyeuristic. It’s going to be differ- our contribution to this historic ly reunited. Each day, approxi- ent seeing Mötley on a drum roller place.” mately 15 to 20 artists will play at coaster and then walking into Mötley Crüe got their start The Roxy, the Whiskey and the New York glam.” years ago on the Strip, playing in Key Club, and each venue takes Coming to a climax on the Whiskey and The Roxy. This on a unique theme. Saturday, a street fest will devour year, the festival honors them with “The Key Club will feature the Strip from Doheny Drive to the Elmer Valentine Award photo by Aaron Blevins house and dub music, and we’re San Vicente Boulevard, where The City of West Hollywood will be looking into how the old house on the See Sunset Strip page 20 property, known as “Tara”, will be used. City Council Denounces Anti-LGBT Comments City Installs More High-Tech he West Hollywood City the Christian Council of Ghana were released in May as part of a TCouncil passed a resolution on against elected officials who sup- workshop funded by the United ʻCoin and Cardʼ Meters Monday condemning Ghanaian ported LGBT equality. States Agency for International Minister Paul Aidoo’s recent hate- “Attacks on gays and lesbians are Development (USAID), aimed at he Department of Transpor- city and the coin and card meters filled comments against Ghana’s always contrary to basic human training health workers in Ttation (LADOT) installed simply make parking easier,” said LGBT community. rights principles but they are espe- HIV/AIDS treatment. At the work- 14,000 new “Coin & Card” park- Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, On July 19, Aidoo, the Minister cially troubling in places with high shops, the Ghana AIDS ing meters, adding more revenue 11th District, who also serves as of Ghana’s Western Region, pub- rates of HIV infection,” West Commission reported that around for the city. chair of the Transportation licly called for the arrest of any Hollywood Councilmember John 8,000 LGBT people have been “With the addition of 14,000 Committee. homosexuals. Specifically, he asked Heilman said. “According to the identified in the Western and ‘state of the art’ coin/card meters, The new meters have been tenants and landlords to come for- United Nations, eliminating dis- Central Regions, out of a population parking has never been more reli- operational approximately 99 per- ward with information on LGBT crimination against LGBT individu- of one million, and that a majority able and consumer-friendly for cent of the time, and they call for individuals, and urged the Ghanaian als and other sexual minorities is of those identified are infected with Angelenos,” said Los Angeles repair if they are vandalized or Bureau of National Investigations essential in the fight against AIDS. I sexually transmitted diseases, Mayor Villaraigosa. malfunction through a wireless and other security agencies to arrest hope the people and government including HIV and AIDS. The num- Approximately 77 percent of message to a technician. The new persons suspected of being gay. leaders will denounce this most bers were seen as a significant Los Angeles’ 39,440 meters have meters accept Visa, Mastercard, According to Aidoo, suspects recent example of hatred.” increase from the 2,900 individuals been upgraded to accept credit American Express and Discover. would then be taken to court to The comments and campaigns identified as LGBT in 2008. Media cards. The new meters are expect- Drivers are required to pay to park evaluate if they would be charged. are believed to be in response to reports of the 8,000 identified ed to generate more than 90 per- at every meter, and if payment is Specifically, he stated that, “all recent statistics released on the LGBT individuals sparked demon- cent of the city’s parking meter not accepted, the driver must use efforts are being made to get rid of number of people identifying as gay strations by Muslim and Christian revenue. another form of payment or find these people in the society.” This in Ghana’s Western Region, one of communities in the region against “I’m all for easy parking in the another meter to avoid a citation. follows months of campaigning by 10 regions in Ghana. The statistics LGBT equality. (&&43(("&2" (&&43((" � #)2%!# )10 333 $(&&43(("1(4(1 !(' Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 18, 2011 LGBT Activist Library to Include Special Areas for Kids he City of West Hollywood has Celebrates 85 Years Tannounced that the new West Hollywood Library, which opens on Oct. 1, will have a special section devoted to children and teens. Located just beyond the entrance will be an area inspiring young people to read, interact and enjoy themselves, with the ultimate goal of fos- tering a lifelong love of learning and reading. At the heart of the area is the Children’s Theatre, which will be used for storytelling, puppet shows, plays, movie screenings, dis- plays and fun activities. The teen area will provide access to educational resources designed to develop learning skills, with teen- specific literature. Designed as an area to read and study, it will encourage teens to interact, to hold study photo by Edwin Folven sessions and to gather after school. The new WeHo Library will feature special childrenʼs and teen areas. The new West Hollywood Library is part of Phase I of the West what will happen with the existing Fickett. The city council will dis- Hollywood Park Master Plan,. As library building in West Hollywood cuss that issue at a future meeting. part of the master plan renovations, Park, which was designed by For information, visit the city is also currently considering acclaimed architect, Edward www.weho.org.

photo by Edwin Folven LGBT activist and West Hollywood community leader Ivy Bottini was honored at the West Hollywood City Council meeting on Monday in celebration of her 85th birthday. Bottini is one of the founders of the New York Chapter of the National Council of Women, was a founder of AIDS Project Los Angeles, as well as the Triangle Square Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing facility in Hollywood. She has been a long-time activist for LGBT rights, and said she has no plans to slow down. “I have decided that I am going to live until at least one hundred, because you are a long time dead, and I still have a lot of work to do,” Bottini said. “The thing about living a long life is enjoying it. It is about showing up and just moving towards any opportunity that comes to you. If you just put one foot in front of the other, you will have an exciting life.” Market Closes to Make Way for Development

photo by Edwin Folven The Jonʼs supermarket at the corner of La Brea and Fountain Avenues will be closing on Aug. 20 to make way for a mixed-use development at the site. Plans call for a 187-unit apartment building constructed over one-level of retail space. The project has been approved by the City of West Hollywood, but permits are currently being processed. 8 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ʻThe Helpʼ Combines Melodrama, Laughs

ehind the kitchen doors seperating stately dining Brooms from the servants’ washing and cleaning, you find “The Help”. They cooked, cleaned and raised children for rich white families during the 1960s, all the while expect- Allison Janney – Skeeter’s ed to use outdoor bathrooms to pre- mother, Charlotte Phelan – goes vent any “diseases.” A tragic con- through the most substantial cept for sure, that manages fairly changes, but her transformation well as a 137-minute tearjerker. It’s only feels enjoyable because of an enjoyable enough melodrama the actress, not any logical char- with some splendid performances. acter. Like her role “Juno”, she’s At its core, this is film about jour- expected to mouth off to some photo courtesy of Fox Pictures nalism ethics. Eugenia “Skeeter” ignorant brat––except she’s ini- Viola Davis stars as Aibileen, a maid in Jackson, Mississippi, during the Civil Rights Movement. Phelan is an aspiring young reporter tially just as prejudiced as others, who’s just moved back home to turning a satisfying piece of dia- Jackson, Mississippi. She runs the logue into little more than a narra- naive sentiment than “The Blind danger here to promote the white pletely pessimistic. After a summer “cleaning” column for the Jackson tive trick. Side” (just barely), but it’s not savior mentality (just watch of blockbuster busts, “The Help” is Journal, informing readers on how Bryce Dallas Howard always entirely a rich, educational ride. “Avatar” for an example), and the a simply structured film that’s easy best to keep the house spick-and- finds a way to prove her acting At least it’s less about the patron- film doesn’t know how to effec- to watch. Of course, such content span. To help with her research, chops, but this is easily the most izing doctrine of charity, instead tively end, trailing off into multi- shouldn’t be easy viewing, but the Skeeter asks Aibileen Clark (Viola superficial role she’s undertaken emphasizing a joint effort to bring ple tangents. combination of humor and emotion Davis), a friend’s maid, to help with (that’s including her tragic about social change. But there’s a Now, please don’t think me com- usually works. the cleaning tips. But after noticing how ‘the help’ is treated, Skeeter finds a more While the story interesting story: writing a book for Harper & Row on the subcul- lingers in corny ture of black maids in the South. Of course Aibileen resists at first, Hallmark this kind of slander could be con- moments and sidered illegal or, most likely, get her mugged or killed, but eventual- trite caricatures ly she grows tired of the awful of racism, the treatment...and so do several others in town. film is strongest The journalist in me is very because of its inspired by the film’s approach to the Civil Rights movement. This is stellar cast. the story most reporters dream of, yet it also raises other concerns. Who’s taking a greater chance, the digression into the “Twilight” reporter or the maids (that answer universe). should be pretty easy)? Who should Sure, she plays despicable well, get paid for the book? Lastly, would as Hilly Holbrook, who knows how a white author’s rise to success in to spew venom and Bible verses in such a way be a form of exploita- the same sentence, but we’ve seen tion? this role many times before. She’s While the story lingers in corny the only significant example of bla- Hallmark moments and trite carica- tant racism, letting many others off tures of racism, the film is strongest the hook. Sadly, this takes away the because of its stellar cast. Emma complexity of institutionalized Stone has been an on-screen delight racism, turning it into something since her breakout role in easily solved by weaning out a cou- “Superbad”, and that infectious ple bad seeds. If only life were as raspy voice does her well here, as a simple as a movie. white privileged young lady who While Stone is a spectacular lead, just can’t be the Southern belle the real winner here is her co-lead, everyone expects. Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis. With a previous Oscar as Minny Jackson, provides some nomination for her role in “Doubt”, much-needed humor and a large Davis out acts everyone––as she dose of charisma throughout the often does. Like Howard, she does- film. And fresh off her role in the n’t take the character to any new arthouse film, “The Tree of Life”, heights, but simply proves an on- Jessica Chastain, as Celia Foote, screen delight. does ditzy to the “T”, or should it be “The Help” is an enjoyable film to the “D”? that handles race issues with less

photo courtesy of Fox Pictures Skeeter (Emma Stone), left, Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer) and Aidileen (Viola Davis) work together to tell the story of maids in Jackson, Mississippi, during the Civil Rights era. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 August 18, 2011 ʻGospel According to First Squadʼ Fights On here is very little more exciting never just roll over. An impressive Tthan men in wartime — the effort, directed by Danika Sudik agony, the ecstasy, the pain, the and Burmeister, who also is billed heartbreak, the desire for victory, as costume and scenic design direc- the threat of defeat, the loss of sin- tors (and one of the set painters, gularity, the wealth of brotherhood carpenters, and producers). That is, and a joined motivation to outwit, of course, after writing the “The out fight, out maneuver the enemy, War Cycle” and being the founding protect the homeland and save the idea why they are there, or why they artistic director of the Los Angeles world for good, peace, love and are fighting, killing and being killed. Theatre Ensemble. approbation, or sometimes from a Is it anger that’s at the root of the Audiences should be prepared need to count the faceless dead as battle, or faith or religion, or plain for “language”, if you know what I willing victims of their own mis- nameless partisanship? mean, but also some super perfor- spent passions or their primal The young bulls who’ve been mances, a fair bit of young buck beliefs. recruited for battle against foes they posturing, some blood and gore, War, some say, is for the making don’t understand, like young bulls some laughter, pain, tears, a lot of of men; others say war is hell, anywhere, will tussle and parry, shouting, but a great deal of respect destroying character along with the tease and abuse among themselves, for the material. mass killing that’s only acceptable sometimes more like enemies than “Gospel According to First when it’s called war, although fellow soldiers. That Afghanistan Squad” is the third installment of peace is supposed to be the anti- which, like many middle eastern Burmeister’s “War Cycle”. dote, not the cure. And what hap- countries, has been involved in Previous plays include “Wounded” pens when nobody wins? And warfare to one degree or another for and “Survived”, a.k.a. “Nation of what, after all, does winning mean? centuries, doesn’t totally register to Two”. Is he who kills the most the winner? the young boys-to-men who have The Los Angeles Theatre ensem- Or are the ones who are killed final- traded family lives, and homes with ble is located at the Powerhouse ly closer to truth and the meaning of children playing in the yard, and Theatre, 3116 2nd St., Santa life? And God? And which God? pretty momma waiting with her Monica. Performances are at 8 In so-called Holy Wars, the win- arms outstretched out offering and p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, ner is not the dead soldier, but more giving aid and comfort, for the furi- through August 27. For informa- photo by Rafael Tongol often the dead victim who can ous and incomprehensible customs tion, visit www.latensemble.com. Eric Anderson stars in “The War Cycle: Gospel According to First Squad”. claim a silent victory...but over of an enemy they don’t understand, whom? The man with a bazooka in and probably never will. his hands, or the man with a Bible They make up for their igno- in his breast pocket, protecting his rance, and their youth, by taking up soul, in the full knowledge that he’s bully postures they’ve seen in about to become a victim of his movies and on television, braving beliefs, or the beliefs of his fathers. bullets and worse to kill and to And “why my God, not yours?” the avoid being killed by a brutal dying soldier cries to the bloodied enemy that is fighting for its very skies. existence. As we see them strug- If the “fog of war” is meant to gling for a reasonable explanation clear when the battle is over, why is of why they are there in this barren a battlefield a smoking, bloody land, struggling against other young funeral pyre? Regardless of who men, they begin to discover that “wins”, the resulting losses, physi- war, wherever it is, and whoever cally, mentally and emotionally, can the combatants are, is hell. Not to never be counted. Wrong never ends mention the disruption of their own up as right, however long it may lives, and their loss of innocence. take for that fog to clear. The 18th They argue among themselves, Century Prussian General and mili- and with their captain and the tary theorist, Carl von Clausewitz, young Pashto interpreter, coined phrase — and later U.S. Muhammad, an Afghan and a Secretary of Defense, Robert Muslim who wants to go to McNamara, used the same expres- America — AJ Meijer in a finely sion to describe the war in Vietnam wrought performance. They’re — to explain action that “must be brave and profane in equal parts, planned in a twilight which gives to chest-bump and swagger like fired- things exaggerated dimensions, an up young bucks in search of some- unnatural appeal”. Soldiers know thing to tear to pieces, chew up and that war is hell, but more often than spit out, revealing more than they not, they don’t comprehend why want to about their fear, love and they are fighting the men they are loathing of war, but mostly of “the fighting, and to what end. other”, which is always with the Playwright Tom Burmeister’s young and uninitiated, especially in young soldiers in “The War Cycle”, a strange land. fighting in Afghanistan, have no In their own way, they are ques- tioning the big questions of existence, by muscling up like testosterone-filled bulls, ready to fight their enemies, their friends, and their brothers, in the name of whatever is convenient, be it religion, land, space, or just plain mastery. Michael Hanson, Andrew Crabtree, Michael John Pappas, Josef Malonzo, Joe Mahon, Eric Anderson, and Jonathan Redding, are all terrific, exploring the varied personalities to the fullest. Spencer Kramber (alternat- ing with John Brooks), in an intetlligent and winning performance, undertakes the role of Capt. Davis with mighty force and persua- sion. Push comes to shove when these young bucks are actually involved in battle, which is often off- photo by Rafael Tongol stage, but nevertheless Jonathan Redding, top, and AJ Meijer star bloody in its aftermath. A in “The War Cycle: Gospel According to marvelous ensemble, ready First Squad”. to love or fight or die, but 10 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Rare ʻWattstaxʼ Documentary ‘Simply diVine’ Screens at Hammer Museum Celebrates G&L he Hammer Museum presents Hayes and many others. Through Center’s 40th Ta free screening of the 1973 behind-the-scenes music festival film, “Wattstax” on Saturday, Aug. footage, interviews, narration 20 at 8 p.m., providing a rare given by the late comedian Anniversary opportunity to view the original 35 Richard Pryor, and documentary mm print. footage of life in Watts, the film he L.A. Gay & Lesbian “Wattstax” is a documentary captures the shifting cultural cli- TCenter’s “Simply diVine!” film chronicling the historic 1972 mate of the African American fundraiser is scheduled for Wattstax Music Festival, which community in Los Angeles on the Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8 to brought together over 100,000 seven-year anniversary of the 1965 10:30 p.m. in Beverly Hills. people for a daylong concert at the Watts Rebellion. The event, which is also Los Angeles Coliseum. “Wattstax” The Hammer Museum is located known as the Center’s features musical performances at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- photo courtesy of the Hammer Museum “Summer Soirée for the from The Dramatics, The mation, call (310)443-7000, or The Bar Kays perform in the documentary, “Wattstax”, chronicling the 1972 Senses”, will feature cuisine Emotions, Carla Thomas, Isaac visit www.hammer.ucla.edu. Wattstax Music Festival. from numerous local restaurants, and premium wines from California wineries at Two Rodeo. Chamber Orchestra Gains New Bass St. Vincent Meals on Wheels “This year, we’re raising a glass to the Center’s 40th and Clarinet for 2011-12 Season anniversary, and to a beautiful Awarded $100,000 Grant evening with friends beneath os Angeles Chamber Orchestra which begins on Sept. 24. the stars,” event co-chair and L(LACO) announced the “Nico and Chris are both gifted board member David Bailey appointment of principal bass, Nico musicians who bring to LACO said. “Sampling fine wine and Abondolo, and second clarinet, tremendous musical depth, breadth, delicious food at a gorgeous Chris Stoutenborough. Both join sensitivity and passion, as well as outdoor venue is the perfect the orchestra in the 2011-12 season, great technical skill,” said Jeffrey way to spend a warm summer Kahane, who begins his 15th season evening in L.A.” as music director. “We are delighted Bailey and Wendy Melford to welcome them to the orchestra.” are the co-chairs, along with Abondolo, a leading double bass Susan Feniger, owner of par- soloist and chamber musician, reg- ticipating restaurants, CSE#DEA#H&9C@H& H#GH H#EA C ularly performs chamber music at STREET and Border Grill. C9C%9GG9BEASH&#QF9H9C%D$ Q9AA La Jolla SummerFest, Ojai Music Feniger is also an L.A. Gay & IH %DD" #GH H#EA C Q9AA AGD Festival, Concert Nova of Lesbian Center board member, EFDH#!H SDI 9C H&# #P#CH D$ SDIF Cincinnati and the St. Barth’s and advocate for LGBT caus- 9C! E !9HS HQ9AAA#HSDICDHH&# Music Festival. He has appeared es. !DIFHG UB @#"#!9G9DCG DIHSDIF with the Chamber Music Society of “Food brings people B#"9! A ! 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Karen Bass Holds he Mid City West Community Zone 5 Representative, Homeowners Zone Representative must live TCouncil (MCWCC) Board of Representative – a position shared within the Zone he or she is repre- Directors currently has three vacant with two other members – and Non- senting. positions to be filled. The Board, Profit Representative. Interested can- For other positions, individuals Healthcare Town Meeting consisting of 45 positions, will con- didates should contact board chair, must be 18 years or older and be a sider candidates for filling these Sheryl Turner, or administrative man- Mid City West Community Council positions at their Sept. 13 board ager, Sonia Rubin. Stakeholder, defined as anyone meeting. Willing candidates must The MCWCC and Zone bound- who lives, works or owns property appear and present themselves at aries can be found on the MCW in the neighborhood, or those who the meeting. Boundaries and Maps page on the declare a stake in the neighborhood Current positions open include website, www.midcitywest.org. A in another way. Jewish Womenʼs LaBonge Deems German council Hosts ʻVolunteer Open River L.A.’s Sister River Houseʼ Event he National Council of Jewish TWomen/ Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) is holding a “Volunteer Open House” on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. NCJW/LA volunteers and staff will provide information about the non-profit organization’s programs, and how volunteers can get involved. NCJW/LA has nearly 350 volunteers who serve more than 15,000 individuals in the community each year by providing over 220,000 hours of service. The organization operated under the photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office premise that ordinary people can City Councilmember Tom LaBonge (second from left) recently met make a real and lasting difference with German officials during a visit to Berlin, one of Los Angelesʼ in other people’s lives by taking Sister Cities. During his trip, LaBonge examined conservation efforts action. on the Isar River in Berlin, and officially designated the Isar and L.A. Volunteer opportunities include Rivers as “Sister Rivers”. helping out with the Courtwatch photo courtesy of the 33rd Congressional District Office Family Court Advocacy Project, the U.S. Rep. Karen Bass held a Health Care Reform Town Hall on Aug. Emergency Survival Fund, Women 14 at USC to examine the progress of the landmark Affordable Care Helping Women programs and ser- Best Friends Hosts ʻBack In Blackʼ Act, one year after its passage. Bass was joined at the event by pan- vices, the Annual Clothing elists Herb Schultz, Health and Human Services Regional Director; Giveaway, the Scholarship est Friends LA (BFLA) is host- just because they’re black in color. Committee, Free Counseling and California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. Approximately Bing the “Back In Black” pet Some of the animals include a Talkline, Women Helping Children adoption event on Sunday, Aug. 21 fluffy retriever mix, a black pug, a 300 people attended the forum. After each of the panelists gave brief Art & Literacy Programs for Youth, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eco Dog Boston terrier, two Tibetan terrier opening remarks, they participated in a one-hour question and and at the Council Thrift Shops. Wash & Daycare, 5751 West Pico puppies, and a boxer mix. Adoption answer session with the audience on topics such as how the To RSVP, contact Peggy Blvd. fees will be reduced by 50 percent Affordable Care Act would affect Medicare and Medicaid, and how Gorelick at (323)852-8515 or e- The event will give prospective during the special campaign. implementation would begin in California. For more information, visit mail to [email protected]. For pet owners a chance to adopt pets For information, call Eco Dog www.karenbass.house.gov. information, visit www.ncjwla.org. who are often discriminated against Wash & Daycare at (323)939-0945.

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At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect $ assaulted a victim near the corner POLICE BLOTTER of Santa Monica and Highland. # $# An unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner of Willoughby and Fairfax at 12:45 The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s a.m. Station and the LAPD’s Wilshire Division between Aug. 10 and Aug, 13, ! 2011. If you are a victim of a crime, here are the telephone numbers of local At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect law enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division committed a grand theft at a busi- $ " 8,%8 8,) $)78 300=;33( (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West ness in the 6300 block of W. 3rd. Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. 0%22-2+ 311-77-32 ;-00 ,30( % 9&0-' )%6-2+ 83 '32 7-()6%2(1%/)%6)'311)2(%8-3283-8=392'-0328,) An unknown suspect attempted to The following crimes occurred in rob a victim near the corner of *3003;-2+-8)1 West Hollywood and the areas At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Lanewood and Orange at 5:25 patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire committed a grand theft in the 300 p.m. %28% 32-'% 0:($ $)78 and Hollywood Divisions between block of N. Gardner. 300=;33($%0-*362-%% Aug. 13 Aug. 10 and Aug. 13, and were &%01 )78%96%28-<)("7)63.)'8+ compiled from www.crimemap- Aug. 11 At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect ping.com. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 300 block of ! )59)78 83 %1)2( ):)0341)28 committed a petty theft in the 500 N. Laurel. +6))1)28 0 2 83 )<8)2( 8,) 8)61 3* 8,) Aug. 10 block of N. Sycamore. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ):)0341)28 +6))1)28 %2( 8,) 8-1) 4)6-3( 83 '31 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 900 block of N. 1)2') 8,) 4,%7)7 3* '327869'8-32 &= 8;3 &0+ =)%67 %2( pect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 7700 block of Laurel at 3 p.m. %1)2('32(-8-3273*%4463:%0-2-8=392'-0 )73098-32 8800 block of Santa Monica. Melrose at 3:39 p.m. 3% 2 0 83&)'327-78)28;-8,8,)6):-7)(8-1)7',)( At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8400 90)%6):-3970=%4463:)(463.)'8-7*368,)'327869'8-323* vehicle parked in the 1600 block of committed a petty theft in the 7000 block of Beverly. %2);1-<)(97)&9-0(-2+;-8,6)8%-0$6)78%96%28$1%6/)8 N. Martel at 10:30 a.m. block of W. Sunset. 6%8) %2( %**36(%&0) ,397-2+ %2( 8;3 0):)07 3* 79&8)6 An unknown suspect burglarized a 6%2)%24%6/-2+% At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 500 block of committed a theft in the 7900 vehicle parked in the 1300 block of N. Martel at 9 p.m. block of Beverly. N. Sycamore at 10:15 p.m. 1)2( ):)0341)28 +6))1)28 0 At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- 2$ %2( '32(-8-327 3* %4463:%0 *36 )130-8-32 )61-8 An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 12 pect burglarized a vehicle parked petty theft in the 8900 block of near the corner of Santa Monica 0 $ ):)0341)28 )61-8 0 $ -236 Santa Monica at 6 p.m. and Highland. 32(-8-32%0 "7) )61-8 0 $ %2( (1-2-786%8-:) )61-80 0 &0 0+% Youth Pastor Arrested %28%32-'%0:( ,634)&8$ *25*/'*3*$+,** &5 ,2/// for Sex Crimes $)78300=;33(%6/9(-836-91 % %2#-')28)390):%6( 28-year-old youth pastor has duct with underage girls. The $)78300=;33($ Abeen arrested and charged for crimes allegedly occurred when he sex crimes against young girls in was the youth pastor at First Baptist his congregation and possession of Church of Venice, in the 600 block % &31192-8=311)6'-%0+ child pornography. Police are also of Westminster Avenue. asking for the public’s help in iden- On Aug. 5, Allen was formally " tifying any additional victims. charged with multiple counts of ! )+%8-:) )'0%6%8-32 (348)( On Aug. 3, the suspect, crimes against children and posses- )')1&)6 $0 % Demetrius Allen, was arrested by sion of child pornography. Anyone investigators with the LAPD’s with information is asked to call Devonshire Division, following an Detective Teresa Pikor or Detective ,*45&++3*2135 ;-00&)%:%-0%&0)32!,967(%=$9+9780 $ extensive investigation into multi- John Macchiarella at (818)832- Demetrius Allen 0 $%8-8=%00$2 %28%32-'%0:(%$%2(8,)$%% ple allegations of sexual miscon- 0980. -&6%6=$ % %2#-')28)390):%6(%

$! 8,-7-8)1-2'3968$=391%=&)0-1-8 )(836%-7-2+320=8,37)-779)7=3936731)32))07)6%-7)( Suspects Sought in Store Shooting %8 8,) 9&0-' )%6-2+ ()7'6-&)( -2 8,-7 238-')$ 36 -2 8,) ;6-88)2'366)7432()2')()0-:)6)(838,)$)78300=;33( obbery detectives with the Los who was in a back room. tion. They were described only as 0%22-2+ 311-77-32$ :-% 8,) 31192-8= ):)0341)28 RAngeles Police Department’s The suspects confronted the mer- three Latino men, possibly of )4%681)28%8$3646-3683$8,)9&0-')%6-2+% Wilshire Division are searching for chant and stole several thousands of Central American decent. three suspects who shot a store dollars in cash. Although an exact Authorities do not have a motive 1 (1/2.8 7-5, 5,* 1)6-'%2 ;-8, -7%&-0-8-)7 '8 3* owner in the head during a hold up amount was not available. After for the shooting, other than it $77-78-:)-78)2-2+):-')7&+;-00&)%:%-0%&0) in the 1300 block of 2nd Avenue on their demands were met, one of the occurred during the commission of Aug. 15. suspects placed a handgun to the a robbery. *36',)'/398%88,)1))8-2+%*=396)59-6)74)'-%0%77-7 The robbery occurred at 9:30 owner’s head and fired one round. Police are asking anyone with 8%2')834%68-'-4%8)-28,-71))8-2+&)%+%$%7-+2)6*368,) p.m., but authorities declined to Although the owner was struck in information about the crime to con- ,)%6-2+-14%-6)(+$=391978'%00$3679&1-8=3966)59)78-2 identify the name of the store. the head, the shot was not fatal, and tact Det. Bob Palacios at (213) 922- ;6-8-2+838,)**-')3*8,)-8=0)6/%8&202+ %8 According to investigators, the he was later taken to the hospital in 8266 or (213)473-0514. During 0)%78 ,396746-36838,)1))8-2+%!,)-8=!0-2)*36 three armed suspects entered the serious condition and is expected to weekends and off-hours, call the 8,),)%6-2+-14%-6)(-7&202+ % store and demanded that an survive. The suspects fled the LAPD’s 24-hour, toll-free hotline at employee take them to the owner, scene on foot in an unknown direc- (877)LAPD247. 4)'-%0 1))8-2+ 6)0%8)( %''3113(%8-327 &)%+%$ 86%27 4368%8-32+ 1%= &) 463:-()( 9432 ;6-88)2 6)59)78 83 8,) **-')3*8,)-8=0)6/%80)%78 ,396746-36838,)1))8 LAPD Makes Arrest on 15-Year-Old Cold Case -2+%36-2*361%8-323249&0-'86%274368%8-32$'%00 "!36+383;;;%18%%2)8% etectives from the LAPD the murder scene, detectives identi- Correctional Institution, and trans- DRobbery-Homicide Division’s fied a suspect who was already in ferred to the Los Angeles County %6)-2:-8)(83%88)2(7%-( Cold Case Homicide Special custody for unrelated immigration Jail. An arraignment date for 9&0-')%6-2+83)<46)778,)-634-2-32-28,-71%88)6% Section have announced the arrest violation. The suspect, Jose Redani Hernandez is pending, according to of a suspect for an unsolved murder Hernandez, was arrested on a mur- the Los Angeles County District that occurred in 1995. der warrant on Aug. 15 at the Taft Attorney’s Office. 13+635,*3-0+13/&5-10 '328%'8)22-*)60/-6)$773'-%8) The victim, 33-year-old Los 0%22)6$ -2 8,) 31192-8= ):)0341)28 )4%681)28 %8 Angeles resident Amilcar Saravia, &202+ % was found murdered inside his apartment in the 500 block of S. 36)= ',%**)6 Oxford Avenue on Sept. 26, 1995. -8=0)6/ Saravia had been shot multiple times, and the motive for the mur- ! ! der is unknown. The apartment is " ! " % $ ! /' located one block east of Western & "# ! '% + 8 Avenue, south of 3rd Street. 8 + / Using DNA evidence collected at Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 August 18, 2011 $ ʻDate Rapeʼ Chemical Seized at LAX # $#

.S. Customs and Border The discovery was made UProtection (CBP) officers after CBP officers examined recently seized three gallons of a three-gallon white plastic ! Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL), a container arriving from chemical intoxicant used to manu- China. Smugglers tried to $ " 7,%7 7,) $)672//<:22( facture the “date rape” drug, GHB. disguise the shipment’s con- GBL is a clear, odorless liquid tent with a misleading /%11-1+ 200-66-21 :-//,2/( % 8&/-' )%5-1+ 72'21 specially designated by U.S. invoice. The estimated street 6-()57,)*2//2:-1+-7)0 Attorney General as a dangerous value of the chemicals was chemical. The sale of GBL is illegal $1,414. 002 % %55%&)) 75))7$ $)67 for any purpose other than intended GHB is a synthetic industrial and legitimate applica- depressant produced in clan- 2//<:22($%/-*251-%% tions. GBL is used in the production destine labs. While available of paint thinners, pesticides, herbi- as a prescription for sleep ! )48)6772%0)1(35)9-286%33529%/72 cides, ink, glue removers, and other disorders in some countries, 5)(8') 180&)5 2* 81-76*520 )-+,7 72 products. The chemicals were GHB was banned in the seized at an air cargo consignment U.S. by the Food and Drug 6)9)1$ %1( -1'5)%6) 180&)5 2* &)( facility, and had come through Los Administration in 1990. It 52206-1620)81-76*52021)727:2% Angeles International Airport has been used by body (LAX). builders to stimulate muscle 0)1(0)17 72%)9)/230)17)50-7 “This is a significant interception growth, and in recent years, by our CBP officers,” said Todd C. has become popular as a %1(!)17%7-9)!5%'7%3$%1(%1<27,)5 Owen, CBP director of field opera- recreational drug among 5)48-5)(3)50-76% tions in Los Angeles. “CBP is on the young adults at dance clubs Photo courtesy of CBP. frontline at our nation’s ports of and raves. GHB can render a $,-71)< %1()5&5',-7)'7+ entry targeting and stopping illegal victim incapable of resisting Gamma-Butyrolactone, which is used to shipments containing dangerous advances, which is why it is make the “date rape” drug, was discov- substances that threaten the health commonly referred to as a ered by U.S. Customs in this container. ,634)&8$ *25*/'*3*$+,** and safety of our nation’s youth,” “date-rape”--- drug. &5 ,2/// $)672//<:22(%5.8(-725-80 % %1#-')17)28/)9%5( Three Wanted for Jewelry Store Theft $)672//<:22($ % & )6-()17-%/$8/7-%0-/<-+, with a hammer. The suspects took )16-7<+ jewelry valued at thousands of dollars from the display case and ran out the back door. Outside the " store, they encountered a second ! )+%7-9))'/%5%7-21%(237)(%5',2$ security guard, who they struck 0 with the hammer. The guard was later taken to the hospital by para- medics in critical condition, but was stabilized and is expected to ,*45&++3*2135 :-//&)%9%-/%&/)21!,856(%<$8+8670 $ survive. No other injuries occurred. 0 $%7-7<%//$2 %17%21-'%/9(%$%1(7,)$%% Two of the suspects carjacked a -&5%5<$ % %1#-')17)28/)9%5(% van and fled the scene, while the third suspect was seen fleeing in a green Toyota van. The green van $! 7,-6-7)0-1'2857$<280%<&)/-0-7 was later found abandoned approx- )(725%-6-1+21/<7,26)-668)6<2825620)21))/6)5%-6)( imately one mile from the jewelry Photo courtesty of LAPD. %7 7,) 8&/-' )%5-1+ ()6'5-&)( -1 7,-6 127-')$ 25-1 7,) store. It had been reported stolen Shown is one of three armed suspects who allegedly robbed a jewelry earlier in the day. :5-77)1'255)6321()1')()/-9)5)(727,)$)672//<:22( store in Koreatown this week. All three of the suspects were /%11-1+ 200-66-21$ 9-% 7,) 20081-7<)9)/230)17 African American men approxi- )3%570)17%7$2535-2572$7,)8&/-')%5-1+% hree armed suspects robbed a Koreatown jewelry mately 20 to 25 years old. They were between five- Tstore on Aug. 16 and seriously injured a security feet-eight-inches and six-feet-tall, and approximately guard who tried to prevent their escape. 180 to 200 pounds. Anyone with information about the 1 (1/2.8 7-5, 5,* 0)5-'%1 :-7, -6%&-/-7-)6'7 2* The suspects entered the jewelry store in the 3200 incident is asked to call Olympic Division robbery $66-67-9)-67)1-1+)9-')6&+:-//&)%9%-/%&/) block of Wilshire Boulevard around 11 a.m., and one of detectives at (213)382-9103. During weekends and off- *25',)'.287%77,)0))7-1+%*<285)48-5)63)'-%/%66-6 the suspects held a security guard inside at gunpoint hours, call the LAPD’s 24-hour toll-free hotline at 7%1')723%57-'-3%7)-17,-60))7-1+&)%+%$%6-+1)5*257,) while the other two smashed the glass jewelry cases (877)LAPD247. ,)%5-1+-03%-5)(+$<280867'%//$2568&0-7<2855)48)67-1 :5-7-1+727,)**-')2*7,)-7</)5.%7&202+ %7 /)%67 ,285635-25727,)0))7-1+%!,)-7<!/-1)*25 7,),)%5-1+-03%-5)(-6&202+ %

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Pico Blvd. )6-+1 The Giving Made Simple campaign was launched during July by ,634)&8$ *25*/'*3*$+,** Sam’s Club to raise public awareness of health and wellness issues. &5 ,2/// Rabbi Juda Glasner (left), of Park La Breaʼs Burnside Towers, OASIS was one of four charities $)672//<:22(%5.8(-725-80 and his wife Deborah, were pictured on the cover of the Aug. 9, that Sam’s Club members and % %1#-')17)28/)9%5( 1979, issue of the Park Labrea News with Israeli Prime Minister associates could choose to support, $)672//<:22($ Menachem Begin. Glasner was visiting Israel as a member of with each daily vote worth $5 to the Presidentʼs Holocaust Commission, and the accompanying that organization. OASIS received article said the highlight of his trip was a visit with Begin at his nearly 57,000 votes. OASIS plans % 2& )6-()17-%/$8/7-%0-/<)(-80 home, as well as a tour of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial to expand health and wellness pro- )16-7<+ gramming in the Los Angeles area in Israel. 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18 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press The Go-Go’s Go to To End Summer, the Autry Starts to ʻSizzleʼ he Autry National Center is Tholding two family-oriented events on Thursday, Aug. 18 and the Walk of Fame Sunday, Aug. 21. The “Sizzling Summer Nights” series will be held on Aug. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature a performance by vocalist Mirley “Chino” Espinoza. The singer, who is known as “Chino El Soñero” by his fellow musicians, joined the Opa Opa International Orchestra in 1990. Since recording his first CD in 1995, Espinosa has been featured in musical groups including the Malibu Salsa All Stars, the L.A. Jazz All-Stars, the RMM All Stars Band, and the Tito Puente with Eddy Palmieri Tribute Orchestra. He will be performing with his big- band salsa orchestra, Los Dueños Del Son. On Sunday, Aug. 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Autry will present “Family Day: Toys and Games”. Participants will learn how children lived and played in the past, and children can create their own toy to take home. Other events include the “Gold Rush Noon Story Time”, docent-led tours, the “Hands-On-History” tour and art and crafts activities. The Autry National Center is Located in Griffith Park at 4700 photo by Edwin Folven Western Heritage Way. For infor- photo courtesy of the Autry National Center The pop music group, the Go-Goʼs, received the 2,444th star on the mation, call (323)667-2000, or visit Vocalist Mirley “Chino” Espinoza will perform at the “Sizzling Summer Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 11 in celebration of the 30th www.theautry.org. Nights” series held on Aug. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. anniversary of their 1981 landmark debut album, “Beauty and the Beat”. The star is located at 6652 Hollywood Blvd. in front of the Bettie Page Shop, which was formerly The Masque Nightclub, where the Go-Goʼs played their first live show in 1978. The Go-Goʼs WeHo Adopts Act Calling for LGBT Inclusion in School are comprised of bassist Kathy Valentine (left), guitarist Charlotte he West Hollywood City and the United States. rights movement. We cannot allow Caffey, vocalist Belinda Carlisle, drummer Gina Schock, and gui- TCouncil unanimously adopted a FAIR also prohibits classroom this critical law to be overturned. tarist Jane Wiedlin. resolution supporting the Fair, instruction and school-sponsored The opponents need 504,760 valid Accurate, Inclusion and Respectful activities that promote a discrimina- signatures by Wednesday, October (FAIR) Education Act, SB 48, tory bias on the basis of sexual ori- 12, 2011. So, I urge you, DO NOT authored by openly gay State Senator entation, and requires that social SIGN THE PETITION,” West Annette Ermshar Joins Mark Leno (D-San Francisco). FAIR sciences textbooks and other social Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore amends the state Education Code to sciences instructional material used Jeffrey Prang said. “Do not allow nnette Ermshar, a Pasadena- require that schools teach about in California adhere to the bill’s opponents to perpetuate the same Abased forensic psychologist, LGBT community’s role in and con- requirements. old whims and lies based on preju- joined the Los Angeles Master tributions to the economic, political “The adoption of SB 48 was a dice about LBGT people,” Mayor Chorale’s (LAMC) Board of and social development of California major victory for the LGBT civil Pro Tempore Prang continued. Directors. Her three-year term began in July. “We are delighted that Annette has joined the board,” said Mark Foster, chair of LAMC. “She brings strong leadership skills, a passion for choral music and is committed to the Chorale’s bright future.” Ermshar specializes in the treatment of bipolar spectrum disorders, substance abuse and serious mental illnesses. Her practice also includes family, criminal and civil forensics, court testimony, neuropsychologi- cal assessment and cognitive evalu- Annette Ermshar ations. In addition, she is a court- appointed medical expert in foren- put it in a league of its own.” sic psychology and serves as direc- Ermshar also sits on the board of tor of the Psychology directors for Pepperdine Clerkship/Practicum Training University’s Board of Visitors, Program at Patton State Hospital. serving on its steering committee, “I am pleased to be a part of this and is a board member of the exceptional organization, which is Glendale Adventist Medical Center truly one of the world’s leading pro- Healthcare Foundation. fessional choirs,” Ermshar said. “Its In addition to Ermshar’s appoint- visionary and dedicated Board of ment, the Los Angeles Master Directors, singers and staff, virtu- Chorale Board’s 2011-12 slate of osic and compelling artistic product officers has been announced, with and innovative education programs Mark Foster continuing as chair.

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“The timing of the opening is also significant, photo by Santiago Heredia The Skirball Cultural Center concludes this yearʼs Sunset Concerts as it coincides with Mexican American accordion virtuoso Jorge Villarreal (a.k.a. with the sixth Mr. Vallenato), who performs varying Colombian music styles, anniversary of including cumbia and vallenato, with his six-piece band. The performance is free, but seating is available on a first-come, first- Hurricane served basis. Parking costs $10. The Skirball is located at 2701 N. Katrina.” Sepulveda Blvd. For information, visit www.skirball.org.

-Esther Netter CEO of the Zimmer Museum HR 20 Calls for Public Financial Records ontinuing his efforts to bring and precludes leadership from either Ctransparency and accountabili- rewarding or punishing a member humanity in times of need. The tim- photo courtesy of the Zimmer Children’s Museum ty to the State Legislature, for voting their conscience. There ing of the opening is also signifi- The S. Mark Taper Foundation Aid and Rescue Center opened Assemblymember Anthony can no longer be arbitrary budget cant, as it coincides with the sixth Wednesday at the Zimmer Childrenʼs Museum. Portantino (D-La Cañada action under HR 20. In addition, it anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.” Flintridge) has introduced an requests that the state controller con- The S. Mark Taper Foundation engine with interactive compo- every third Friday at the Zimmer. Amendment to the Standing Rules duct annual financial audits. Aid and Rescue Center was creat- nents for children to roleplay as Winans is a Grammy-nominated of the Assembly, HR 20, calling for “Assembly leadership has refused ed by bb Productions LLC, in part- firefighters. singer-songwriter, who currently all Assembly financial records to be to release current budget details and nership with Ovid Pope. The The Aug. 31 event will feature a teaches the Zimmer’s Movers and made public. has not conducted a performance exhibit features a Zodiac Coast ribbon-cutting ceremony and musi- Maestros series. “Californians deserve the respect audit as required by law,” Portantino Guard rescue boat used in the cal performances by David The Zimmer is a non-profit insti- of the Legislature by having access said. “Further adding insult to the aftermath of Katrina. Children will Tobocman and Lisa Kimmey tution located on Museum Row in to how their money is being spent,” process, the incomplete information be able to climb aboard the boat Winans. Tobocman recently Los Angeles, featuring hands-on Portantino said. “We have used the released by the Assembly Rules and experience what it is like to be released his second album for chil- exhibits for children ages 0-8. For better part of this legislative year leg- Committee for last year has been a coast guard. The center also dren and families, titled “Lemonade information, visit http://www.zim- islating good practices in cities such discredited by the press.” includes a fire station and a fire School”. He hosts a sing-a-long mermuseum.org. as Bell and Vernon. We need to lead The Sacramento Bee and the Los by example and not shroud our bud- Angeles Times have filed suit gets in secrecy.” against the Assembly Rules HR 20 requires all current finan- Committee for keeping comprehen- cial records to be immediately avail- sive budgets secret from the public. WeHo/SASSAS Explore ʻShape Noteʼ Singing able to the public. The resolution Portantino’s requests for compre- also provides for fairness in budget- hensive budget information have he City of West Hollywood and Hollywood. “SASSAS is known Note’ singing is to hear and be in ing for all members’ office expenses also been denied. Tthe Society for the Activation of for its edgy, iconoclastic approach musical communication with your Social Space Through Art and to sound, they are the only organi- fellow singers, which is why the Sound (SASSAS) will kickoff the zation working in and experiment- Kings Road Park pavilion is such 13th annual “SASSAS Summer ing with sound that I’m aware of in an ideal setting for the gathering. Concert Series” with “Sound. At our area, and they have a long his- The event will be held in Kings the Kings Road Park Pavilion: tory of performing in West Road Park, 1000 Kings Rd. For Singing Shape” on Saturday, Aug. Hollywood. The idea of ‘Shape information, visit www.weho.org. 20 from 1 to 7 p.m. The performance is an exploration of “Shape Note” singing, featuring a workshop, instructor led singing opportunities, and a potluck dinner. “Shape Note” singing, also known as “Sacred Harp” singing, dates back to the 18th Century and is a tradition associated with the South. “Shape Note” was introduced by music teachers to make melodies and har- monies accessible to individuals with no formal musical training. A form of a capella, the participants are arranged in a square, based on four-part harmony. The result is a wall of vocal sound that is intended to be experienced from within the singing group. “We’re excited to be working with SASSAS on these concerts. 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Correction: In last weekʼs issue, Torie Osbornʼs name was incorrectly spelled with an “e” at end in the headline. 20 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Panel Explores Violence in The Congo From page 1 understand (they are) like dia- countries with such unrest. monds, like gold.” “We have a “The sexual violence is literally In order to generate fear in the being used as a weapon of war,” he villagers, the rebels rape the women responsibility as said. — sometimes the elderly and chil- human beings With the unrest being the result dren, Kabongolo said. She said they of a wide variety of factors, the rest mutilate the women’s genitals and, to not sit and of the world must step up to put a in some cases, rape the boys and watch. It’s stop to the dilemma, Kramer said. men as well. He said the U.S. should send a “It’s just horrible what’s going on inconceivable — “special envoy,” which would in the Congo,” Kabongolo said. allow for centralized decision-mak- Like Lokako, Kabongolo moved these kinds of ing, as opposed to an ambassador out of the Congo to pursue a career numbers.” system. Kramer said he under- but felt obliged to return and help stands why America would be her country. Although philanthropic reluctant to do so, but Jewish World organizations offer some resources, -Margaret Aguirre, director of Watch doesn’t see any other way to she said awareness of the conflict global communications for end the violence. must be raised to another level. International Medical Corps “This is a situation like no other in “The voice of the people is the the world,” he said. strongest one,” Kabongolo said. organizations operating in that area Another organization in the photo by Aaron Blevins Jewish World Watch, a non-prof- of Africa. Its executive director, Congo is the International Medical Former Miss Congo Odiane Lokako, pictured with her translator, found- it organization that fights genocides Fred Kramer, said there is a correla- Corps (IMC). Margaret Aguirre, and mass tragedies, is one of the tion between sexual violence and director of global communications ed an organization that is fighting to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS for IMC, told the audience about in Africa. the medical care required for the Congolese and further explained “We have a responsibility as Kramer said people should lobby the graphic situation in eastern human beings to not sit and watch,” for a timely implementation of sec- Congo. Aguirre said, adding that at one tion 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall “He doesn’t necessarily want to point, 250 rapes were reported in Street Reform Act, which would kill her,” she said of the rebels. “He Congo over a four-day period. “It’s require companies to disclose wants to ruin her. He wants to rip inconceivable — these kinds of whether their products contain her soul out.” numbers.” “conflict minerals.” They should Aguirre briefly referenced stories Ending the violence, though, will also ask Clinton to appoint a special of sexual violence using firearms take a commitment from other envoy to the Congo, he said. and said the rebels sometimes force counties, she said. After the event, Jules Boyele, the woman’s family to watch. She “It has to be everything at once. It president of the Congolese said this results in widespread phys- has to be a holistic approach.” Community of Southern California, ical and psychological harm. West Hollywood City said having such conversations in “The medical issues alone are Councilman John Heilman, the the U.S. and educating people enormous,” Aguirre said. moderator for the panel discussion, about the issues in the Congo is She added that the sexual vio- challenged the audience to get very helpful. He said it shows that lence is seeping into civilian life as involved. Information on how to no country is truly alone. The issues well. Aguirre told a story of a hus- contact local Congress representa- ongoing in Congo have an effect on band who raped his wife simply tives and Secretary of State Hillary the U.S., and likewise, the U.S. photo by Aaron Blevins because they were arguing. She Clinton were provided at the event. economy can impact countries Fred Kramer, executive director of Jewish World Watch, was joined on said it is similar to the Holocaust in “The confluence of those horrors thousands of miles away, Boyele the panel by the moderator, West Hollywood City Councilmember John that civilians are beginning to should really cause us to act,” said. Heilman. mimic the actions of soldiers. Heilman said. “It’s human life,” he added. Sunset Strip Music Fest Returns to WeHo From page 6

(named after the co-founder of the Mayor John Duran said. “It will be Strip Business Association, the Whiskey and The Roxy), previous- an honor to recognize the ‘Saints of organization behind the festival, ly given to Ozzy Osbourne and Lou Los Angeles’ in our hometown and hope the SSMF will increase at a Adler. Even the City of West thank them for the incredible con- steady rate. To that end, they’ve Hollywood is gearing up, declaring tribution they made to hard rock, already surpassed last year’s ticket Thursday, Aug. 18, “Mötley Crüe glam and Southern California sales. Day”. music.” “Each year it continues to grow, “So many of us native Angelenos Rather than seek Coachellian last year with 13,000 and 10,000 consider Mötley Crüe to be our heights, Adler and Todd Steadmen, the year before,” Steadman said. ‘home boys,’” West Hollywood executive director of the Sunset “We’re not like any other festival. We have an idea that it’ll be bigger, but we want to grow at a manage- able rate – not too quickly.” For Steadman, the SSMF is both an important tool to encourage West Hollywood business growth, and something to for the community that lives nearby. “We do the festival to honor the Strip’s history. From Johnny Rivers to the Doors to Guns N’ Roses, it makes sense to do this festival,” Steadman said. “We do it for the community. It was started by grassroots organizations and the City of West Hollywood. It wasn’t a large promoter that started it, but the combined efforts of music venues, the city and our association.” Adler can’t speak highly enough about what the festival means to him. “You see the love in this festival. It’s all very organic,” Adler said. “When it’s authentic like that, it really shows throughout the entire photo courtesy of the CMO Group experience. As someone who Andre Legacy was a crowd pleaser at a previous Sunset Strip Fest. spends a lot of time in West Hollywood, I’m very proud.” lineups, visit now,” Adler said. “You have three photo courtesy of the CMO Group Adler also stressed that the ticket www.sunsetStripmusicfestival.com or four L.A.-born festivals that are B-Real (left) performed with Slash (center) during the 2008 Sunset Strip prices are set – no hidden fees or . really important. It’s a good time to Music Fest. extra charges. For tickets and band “I love L.A. in general right live in L.A.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 August 18, 2011 ‘McMansions’ Raise New Concerns From page 1 Lindenhurst Avenue to San Vicente remodels and buildings too. We just Boulevard, that will limit future don’t want it to be oversized and developments to 3,000 square feet They’re looking out of character with the neighbor- and require them to create a one- at doing hood.” foot side yard between houses. Platkin named two remodeling Koretz noted that 20 percent of something simi- projects on Lindenhurst and La attendees wanted to go as low as Jolla Avenue that he believes effec- 2,400 square feet, while about 70 lar in Studio City, tively transitioned from 2,000 percent approved of the 3,000 but they’re square feet to 3,000 square feet square foot restriction. without intruding on neighbors’ pri- “As we expected, people who shooting for vacy. wanted things to stay the same 2,400 square For Koretz, the architectural tone argued that the survey wasn’t accu- is the most important determining rate, but we believe the majority of feet. We’re being factor. the people voting in the survey much more “If you bought the property with knew what they were doing,” the intention to build a huge mon- Koretz said. “We came up with a reasonable.” ster home, then you’ll be reeled in a compromise proposal that allows little bit,” Koretz said. “It’s the sen- for add-ons. They’re looking at -Councilmember Paul Koretz, timent of the neighborhood.” doing something similar in Studio 5th District Los Angeles City City, but they’re shooting for 2,400 Councilmember Tom LaBonge, 4th photo courtesy of the BWHA square feet. We’re being much the height and length of homes built District, agrees with Koretz, and Councilmember Paul Koretz, 5th District, has proposed an ordinance more reasonable.” referred to continued issues with in varying neighborhoods, but for that would prevent houses from being built up to the property line. If approved, the ordinance could Dick Platkin, a city planning advis- development in the Hollywood be active anywhere from six er and boardmember of the BWHA, Hills. He stressed the need for months to a year. it’s not enough. appropriate development. and well maintained. Yes, it’s not Benmoshe, who is also a developer. Mansionization describes the “It just stopped the oversized “It needs to fit the contours of the always the right architecture, but the “They brought people in from ABC process by which houses are projects created by major realtors neighborhood,” LaBonge said. “I neighborhood is prospering.” News, I believe, and filmed our demolished and rebuilt, substituting that were 6,000 feet, but the 4,000 don’t want the Pillsbury Doughboy Flaster also pointed out that she house. Even before I broke ground architectural continuity with a mod- feet ones were still around,” Platkin at the end of my street. It must fit in isn’t always in favor of such devel- they went up to me and told me I’m ern, and usually much larger, devel- said. “The citywide ordinance has through great architecture. I want opments, but she’s uneasy about ruining the neighborhood.” opment project. Sometimes homes had no effect on stopping this the housing of fifty years ago to fit restricting anyone’s right to choose Victoria Benmoshe added that the replace back and front yards (up to process, so the Beverly Wilshire with that of today.” how to develop. She hypothetically original square footage, approxi- 20 feet from the sidewalk) with Homes Association took on an Regardless of complaints, man- pondered the community tone after mately 1,400, would have worked house additions, and tower above effort to stop McMansions.” sions are top sellers, according to the first two-story houses were for a smaller family 80 years ago, neighboring one-story homes. But According to Platkin, the Beverly local realtor and Beverly Grove res- developed –– something potentially but not her family of six. local resident and licensed archi- Grove area has become an “epicen- ident, Rosalie Klein Flaster. controversial some time ago, but Garage use is also a sour subject. tect, Stanley Brent, prefers the term ter” for mansionization, with real- “If I had two or three, I’d sell unimportant now. Brent echoed a For Platkin, building a separate “maximization,” to avoid the nega- tors buying up smaller lots, demol- them immediately,” Flaster said, similar sentiment. garage is a cheat — a way for tive stigma of real estate develop- ishing them and building wondering what would happen if “We have longtime residents in McMansions to add an extra 400 ment. “McMansions,” as he refers to further mansionization restrictions the neighborhood who bought with square feet to the house that won’t “Maximization has been a cor- them, seeing houses change from were introduced. “What will happen the intention of remodeling or build- be considered living space. nerstone of this country’s economic 1,500 square feet to 4,500 square – what people and Koretz don’t ing and now, for some obscure rea- Residents can then convert that growth,” said Brent in a letter to feet. The BWHA website features a understand – is that in outlawing son, they can’t,” Brent said. “I’ve space into a recreational room or Koretz. “Across our great country link to images of “McMansions” in them, buyers will go to different seen these developments, they’re storage area and park on the street. from border to border the ability to the area. neighborhoods.” gorgeous and they up the value of Oren Benmoshe has heard similar buy, develop and sell property and “The community’s about two- Flaster points out that many of neighborhoods.” arguments, but found them ironic have the security of zoning and thirds in favor, based on two sur- these homes are riddled with poor Oren and Victoria Benmoshe live since one neighbor who criticizes planning codes to establish, main- veys, but there is a boisterous small electrical wiring and dated washing in one such mansion in Beverly mansionization converted her tain and develop our properties, has community who incorrectly machine connections, along with Grove with their four children, and garage into a cabana. allowed the economic growth assumes the city can’t tell them other problems that add up in 80- they can’t understand why another Koretz presented the proposed which we have enjoyed for cen- what to do,” Platkin said. “The pur- year-old houses. ordinance would be introduced so ordinance to city council on turies.” pose of zoning is to harmonize a “The houses that are actually torn soon after the last one. Wednesday, and it has been sent to Six months ago, the Baseline community. We have no problem down are beyond repair,” Flaster “They complain – I have argu- Planning and Land Use Mansionization Ordinance was with people changing their house said. “They are not cost effective to ments with neighbors, but I don’t Management Committee. For infor- implemented citywide to restrict –– we’ve seen some beautiful save. What comes in is much nicer pay attention,” said Oren mation, visit www.cd5.lacity.org.

Amendment protections involving now people have the ability to com- take new legislation to enable law free speech, Parker said. Authorities municate and connect so quickly enforcement to truly get a handle on Police Weigh Options would have had to prove that The From page 1 that law enforcement has a hard the problem. Game intentionally sent the mes- time keeping up,” Girmala said. “The broader issue is public safe- sage with the intent to disrupt police “It’s not always a malicious thing, it ty,” Parker said. “We are looking at approximately three hours. Only had happened and contacted Parker activities. Parker said there are three can be a situation where someone is what laws have been broken, but it one person, Noel Stephen Buller, for help. Parker said he contacted laws that officials were looking at in holding an event and the message goes beyond that. We have to deter- has been charged criminally. Buller The Game to ask that the message terms of charging someone for the goes out to so many people that it mine who is at fault and what evi- is facing one misdemeanor count of be taken down, but did not receive a incident. The possible offenses gets out of control. Here in dence there is to move forward with remaining at the scene of a riot, and response. He said the calls started include making annoying or harass- Hollywood, we do our best to mon- prosecution. It is a unique situation if convicted, could be sentenced to dissipating by 8 p.m., and things ing phone calls via electronic device itor these things, and we are asking with social media, and we are not up to six months in jail and/or a returned to normal around 9 p.m. or the Internet; delaying or obstruct- people who are planning events trying to obstruct anyone’s free $1,000 fine. According to the Los “The problem was not resolved; it ing peace officers in the perfor- here to take a hard and thoughtful speech. But you may see some new Angeles City Attorney’s Office, just ran its course,” Parker said. mance of their duties; and knowing- look at how they are publicizing laws in the future to address this Buller was observed yelling at “After a few hours, everything died ly and maliciously disrupting or these things. It is something we are type of thing. Right now, we are police officers and agitating other down.” impeding communications over a all concerned about, because with looking at it as a much larger inci- people in the crowd, and was arrest- The incidents in Los Angeles are public safety radio frequency. the sheer numbers in the crowds, dent, and are asking people who use ed after he refused to comply with among the latest disruptions caused Parker added that it would have problems can occur.” social media with a large following officers’ commands to disperse. by people using Twitter and other been up to the Los Angeles County Parker said he believes it will to use it responsibly.” Parker said the incident involving social networking sites. A flashmob District Attorney’s Office to decide The Game, whose real name is (a term used for a group that gathers whether to file charges. Sandi Jayceon Terrell Taylor, was a major after being prompted by messages Gibbons a spokesperson for the disruption for law enforcement in sent through social networking D.A.’s office, said she would not WeHo Considers ‘Boystown’ Compton. The Game reportedly has sites) descended on a 7-11 store in speculate on what charges could From page 3 more than 580,000 followers on Maryland on Tuesday and ran- apply. Twitter. Parker, an avid Twitter user sacked and robbed the store in less Frank Mateljan, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Potentially, the council’s decision completes the research process. He and the department’s expert on that a minute. Social networking on this matter could mean more does, however, agree that it is social media, said authorities at the services and websites were also Office, said his office is also still reviewing what, if anything, can be tourism, he said. important to brand and market that Compton Station did not know what identified as a conduit for inciting “It means additional hotel dol- particular area of West Hollywood. was happening when the phone violence during the recent civil done in response to the problems. Capt. Beatrice Girmala, with the lars, restaurant receipts” and lounge “We want to keep it strong and lines started lighting up around 5:20 unrest in England. patrons, Duran said, adding that the vibrant,” Prang said. “How we p.m. on Aug. 12. He said many of Parker said the issue has the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Division, is also con- overall idea is to further “beautify” refer to it … that’s subject to dis- the callers hung up when they potential to balloon into a major a distinct part of West Hollywood. cussion.” learned it was the number to the problem for law enforcement, and cerned about the recent activities. “I know the department as a “Hopefully people will stay He said there is no timeline for a Compton Sheriff’s Station, prompt- there are few laws that can be used engaged. Let’s just stay open here,” decision. ing authorities to believe there was a to prosecute offenders. In the case whole is looking into better ways to monitor social networking outlets, he added. “Obviously, it’s something we’d problem with their phone lines. But of the Compton Sheriff’s Station, Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffrey like to move forward with as soon after a few people asked about the officials would have had a hard time and it is a huge concern. A few years ago, this problem didn’t exist, but Prang said it is difficult to take a as possible, but there’s no sense of internship, deputies realized what prosecuting anyone because of First stand on this matter before the city urgency,” Prang said. 22 August 18, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Maps Outline New Political Districts From page 1 Topanga State Parks remain togeth- Prang added that that much of the er. “The Citizens district, like West Hollywood, Assembly-hopeful Torie Osborn, Redistricting Santa Monica and, even, Malibu, preparing her candidacy for the do align through characteristics like 50th District, is pleased with the Commission has public transportation. He further new lines, more so than District 41, certified maps expressed concern over the senate which includes Santa Monica, district, which includes most of Oxnard and parts of Ventura that are Assembly District 50 and stretches County, where she resides. fundamentally down to Long Beach. He especially “If anything, that was a nonsensi- emphasized one particular ongoing cal district. This district, although it flawed as a problem in California government. has Agoura Hills, makes sense,” “In my view, we have the fewest said Osborn, who laughed while result of a number of legislatures per capita in she tried to understand why District politically tainted this state – one million to one,” 50 dips just enough to place UCLA Prang said. “We need to increase in another district. “I think they did process.” that number to make government a good job taking into account envi- more accessible, both for the senate ronmental issues, like having the -Commissioner Michael Ward, and assembly.” mountain homes in the district.” California Citizens Rabbi Meyer H. May, executive The commission approved the Redistricting Commission director of the Simon Wiesenthal final draft with a 13-1 vote. Center, also expressed concern over Commissioner Michael Ward geographical ones. the new map because it separates a remained the only dissatisfied “The previous process really key Jewish community, splitting member, who considered the com- exemplified back-room dealing, Pico-Robertson and Beverlywood. mission’s actions illegal, riddled where incumbents cherry picked He did mention, however, that the with backdoor dealings. voters and excluded potential chal- Beverlywood line moved since July “The Citizens Redistricting lengers,” Feng said. “We knew that 29. Previously, the map split the Commission has certified maps that whatever we did, we had to create a Simon Wiesenthal Center between are fundamentally flawed as a result body of individuals who would cre- two districts. photo Courtesy of the Achievement Project of a politically tainted process,” ate lines based on California’s pop- “They clearly reacted to some of The final version of the maps shows how the new 50th District fits in with Ward said. “This commission sim- ulation, not political motivation.” the letters they received, ours the surrounding Assembly Districts. ply traded partisan backroom gerry- Ward is not alone in his dissatis- included, and we thank them for mandering by the legislature for faction though. West Hollywood that,” May said. “But at the same partisan backroom gerrymandering City Councilmember Jeffrey Prang, time, the Jewish community is “The beauty of this law is that if citizens, rather than legislators. by average citizens.” who recently suspended his state divided and that’s disappointing. there are things that need to be “We see redistricting as a real Redistricting is designed to assembly campaign, reiterated his Nevertheless, we will make the best changed, then the California actual moment where we can help insure equal representation in confusion over certain aspects of of our new reality, and we look for- Supreme Court can look at the map insure our civic institutes are being regions based on population, but the district lines. ward to working with all those who and change them if necessary,” fair,” said Chris Ringewald, the previous efforts have been less “They included Agoura Hills, represent us.” Feng said. “That’s all part of the research manager for the than noble, said Kathay Feng, exec- which isn’t geographically in line While several Republican process of allowing the public to Advancement Project, a civil rights utive director of Common Cause, a with West Hollywood,” Prang said. groups have condemned the new determine for themselves if these organization responsible for non-partisan lobbying group dedi- “When people think of the westside lines, claiming they favor other maps make sense.” designing the California district cated to open government. She of L.A. they don’t think of Agoura parties, no official lawsuits have The commission comes after the maps. “The reason we have the described “gerrymandering” as the Hills – that’s the west valley. The been filed, but there’s plenty of approval of Proposition 11, the census is to count our population so unethical practice of mapping commission was supposed to keep time for appeals before the 2012 Voters FIRST Act, which places that political districts are lined as based on party lines rather than in mind geographic boundaries.” election. redistricting power in the hands of close to one person/one vote.” Partnerships Sought for L.A. Zoo Laurel Park is Dedicated From page 4 After Years of Controversy some consultants and look at how partnership has been considered back in three to four months, at From page 6 we could approach a business for the past couple of years, which time the city council will model,” Lichtenstein said. since the city began looking for review the issue again. If a pri- “GLAZA is very enthusiastic ways to close multi-million dol- vate entity is selected, the part- can do, he said. Duran said it has he had actually been born there. about responding, and hopefully it lar budget deficits. He said the nership could begin as soon as been suggested that the house be “So that was rather important for will lead to some changes for the proposals are expected to come next summer. transformed into a place to host me,” he said, eliciting laughter better, if we have the opportuni- weddings, but limited parking from the crowd. ty.” makes that nearly impossible. Before the press conference, Lichtenstein said a public/pri- “That kind of use, I think, would Duran said the issues surrounding vate partnership could result in end up upsetting the neighbor- the Laurel Avenue property have savings because a private entity hood,” the mayor said. “We want to been very divisive for West could make some decisions, such avoid any adverse neighborhood Hollywood. While those in atten- as changes with concessions and impacts. It’s almost like we’re start- dance were pleased, some felt that vendors, without having to go to ing over again.” the home could have been more the city council. A private entity He said staff members are also beneficial to West Hollywood resi- would also be expected to match researching potential revenue dents in other ways. any financial contribution made sources, as the $10 million in U.S. “I understand why my colleagues by the city, through fundraising or Department of Housing and Urban moved forward in this direction,” other means, which is GLAZA’s Development financing the city had Councilman John Heilman said forte, he said. acquired for senior housing has Tuesday. “(But) it’s a missed “You can cut the time frame, expired. opportunity to supply affordable and time is money,” Lichtenstein During the press conference, housing for people in need.” said. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffrey Prang He added that affordable housing In addition to looking at possi- said that, in a city devoid of free for seniors at the site would have ble public/private partnerships, space, Laurel Park would be an alleviated some of the long waiting City Councilmember Herb asset to West Hollywood. lists associated with that kind of Wesson Jr. has requested that the “It is clearly, by anybody’s housing in the city. CAO’s office look at ways to save acknowledging, just a gem in West the city money while keeping the Hollywood,” Prang said. “I look zoo solely a city-operated facility. forward to the weeks and months Answers From Page 16 Ed Johnson, a deputy to Wesson, ahead.” added it is intended as a back up if Allegra Allison, who lived with the private proposals do not meet Weisman and has been vocal in the requirements. fight to keep the park, said it’s taken “We want to realize savings, eight years of meetings and a group but if in fact it doesn’t look like of about 50 people to save the prop- we will realize those savings, we erty. want to look forward to what “This is amazing and exciting, options we do have,” Johnson and (it’s) a wonderful step,” Allison added said. Weisman’s son, Dick, also spoke. Todd Leitz, a deputy to photo by Tad Motoyama He reflected on the memories creat- LaBonge, said the decision to Places at the L.A. Zoo such as Murielʼs Ranch would likely remain seek options for a public/private ed in the home and the relatives who under any new partnership. had lived there. Dick Weisman said