Hollywood Project Back on Target Appellate Court Rules in Favor of City of L.A., Target in Case That Halted Construction      

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nHollywood project back on target Appellate court rules in favor of city of L.A., Target in case that halted construction      

Construction of a Target store at Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue may soon resume after the California State Court of Appeals overturned a decision that halted work on the store four years ago. photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau The Aug. 23 decision reverses a Council members took part in an art exhibit in Beverly Canon Gardens. Los Angeles Superior Court ruling in favor of plaintiffs Citizens Coalition of Los Angeles and the La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association in a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and Target  
 Sun goes downCouncilwoman on BOLD Lili Bosse said. Corporation. The plaintiffs want- ed an environmental impact study “The streets were filled of people photo by Edwin Folven Rodeo Drive was filled with art with smiles on their faces.” to be conducted for the project. and music, local shops and restau- Bosse developed BOLD as a The Los Angeles City Council Work is expected to resume at a Target store at the corner of Sunset rants kept their doors open later, way to modernize the city’s originally approved the Target Boulevard and Western Avenue in Hollywood. and social media was abuzz with nightlife and generate more cus- project in 2012, and the plaintiffs activity from Beverly Hills during tomers for local businesses. With filed a lawsuit over changes to rules to allow for the three-story construction on hold, ruling that the city’s second series of summer added competition from the neigh- zoning that previously limited Target store. impacts to the community needed BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later boring Westfield Century City buildings at the site to 35 feet. In In 2016, the City Council to be studied further. The city and Days) events every weekend mall, the renovated Beverly Center, 2014, Los Angeles Superior Court approved further zoning changes Target had filed an appeal, which throughout August. retailers in West Hollywood and Judge Richard Fruin ruled in favor at the Target site, allowing a 74- resulted in the ruling on Aug. 23. of the plaintiffs, determining the foot-tall building. The plaintiffs “There was so much enthusi- See Target page 21 asm,” Beverly Hills City See Beverly Hills page 21 city had illegally changed zoning filed a new lawsuit and Fruin kept Beverly Hills teachers, district at impasse n fessor at Hawthorne School, said Doors close on local Both sides will enter she spends 12 percent of her fact-finding as they income on her 10-month-old daughter’s health care. She said OSH,      Kmartcustomers stores who remained loyal for attempt to reach an she’s been embraced by the so many years.” Beverly Hills community, even agreement An Orchard Supply Hardware The company leases the store on though she lives in another city. store at 415 S. La Brea Ave. and a La Brea Avenue and plans have not  
  “This is my community and I Kmart store at 6310 W. Third St. been announced for the space. That love it,” Crane said. “Please help will close within months, the store opened in 2014. Beverly Hills Unified School educators keep our schools great.” stores’ respective owners, Lowe’s Hartzell said the company is try- District teachers went on strike in Reading a statement on behalf Companies and Sears Holdings ing to find jobs for OSH’s 4,300 1989 over salary and benefits. of BHEA President Telly Tse, Corp., announced. employees at its Lowe’s Home Nearly 30 years later, a proces- Beverly Hills High School math Lowe’s Companies said it is clos- Improvement stores. She said just sion of teachers during public and science teacher Marla Weiss ing all 99 OSH stores and distribu- over 85 percent of OSH stores are comment at the school board’s called for the two sides to resume photo courtesy of the BHUSD tion centers nationwide, including within 10 miles of a Lowe’s, and Aug. 28 meeting evoked memo- a “fair, reasonable and collabora- School board President Lisa 84 in California. The company employees at the La Brea store may ries of that strike with their own tive conversation.” Korbatov said the district’s cited lower-than-expected sales transition to a Lowe’s store at 4550 pleas for higher salaries and better “It is not too late for us to come salary formula has led to more from the chain and plans to focus W. Pico Blvd. benefits. The district and Beverly together and resolve this in a posi- contentious negotions since it on its Lowe’s Home Improvement An assistant store manager at the Hills Education Association, tive manner,” Weiss said. was approved in 2014 stores instead of OSH, a chain it OSH store on La Brea Avenue who which represents teachers, are at District officials have said acquired out of bankruptcy from declined to provide her name said an impasse in negotiations. declining enrollment has caused Sears Holdings Corp. in 2013. employees are considering moving The district and union will now an overstaffing of teachers, which ure the district’s four K-8 schools Jackie Hartzell, public relations to other Lowe’s stores and the clo- undertake a fact-finding process has limited their compensation rel- into one 6-8 middle school and director for Lowe’s Companies, sure will impact residents of the after a few months of mediation by ative to teachers in neighboring three K-5 schools in the coming said clearance sales have begun at surrounding neighborhoods. the State Mediation and districts. years was undertaken in part to OSH and each individual store will “It’s going to affect the commu- Conciliation Service did not pro- “When we fix that, and it’s rectify the district’s overstaffing. close when the merchandise runs nity because we are neighbors help- duce a deal. Factors such as the going to have to be fixed, our But it stalled after opposition from out. Plans call for all OSH stores to ing neighbors,” the assistant man- cost of living and wages in upside down budget will be right,” parents and concerns from school close no later than the end of the ager said. “We are going through Beverly Hills Unified compared to school board member Mel Spitz board members. year. the liquidation process now.” other districts will be under said. “We will give funds to do School board President Lisa “It was a hard decision, and cer- The decision by Sears Holding review. what we all want to do for our Korbatov said the current salary tainly one we didn’t take lightly,” Alexis Crane, a science, tech- teachers.” Hartzell said. “We thank all our See Closures page 22 nology, engineering and math pro- An effort last spring to reconfig- See BHUSD page 22 2 August 30, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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     Bell tolls on West Hollywood tower project Architecture and developer Orange rendering courtesy of the city of West Barrel Media, the new reduced Hollywood A billboard project on the Sunset design won the support of all three The new design for the West Strip known as the West subcommittee commissioners, Hollywood Belltower has the Hollywood Belltower, featuring Rogerio Carvalherio, David structure standing at 67 feet digital advertising, arts program- Aghaei and Lynn Hoopingarner, high in a 2,113-square-foot ming by the Museum of last week. Hoopingarner compli- Contemporary Art and a public mented the “organic feel” of the plaza. plaza, has been slightly downsized. project, adding that it “integrated The tower, which features three well” with the Sunset Strip. as well, describing the tower as petal-like facades, was originally Carvalherio and Aghaei both “cutting edge” and “futuristic.” supposed to be 72 feet. However, approved the shorter tower, but One resident even deemed it “rad- the new design, revealed on Aug. they also said they preferred the tacular,” according to Hankamer. 23 at a West Hollywood Planning prior design and didn’t think the However, in addition to the res- Commission Design Review sub- height reductions were necessary. idents of the nearby Shoreham committee meeting, scales the Carvalherio also dismissed criti- Towers concerned about property structure, also known as the Sunset cisms from the community about values decreasing during con- Spectacular, down to 67 feet. The the project, comparing the resi- struction, a handful of community plaza surrounding the tower has dents’ objections to the hostility members at the meeting opposed also been reduced in size by 43 per- that the Eiffel Tower received dur- the tower, even with the updates. cent, totaling 2,113 square feet, to ing its construction in the 1880s. Criticisms ranged from the design California secretary of state accommodate public parking He also disregarded concerns that being an “eyesore” and potentially spaces. As a result, the site will no the tower’s arts programming and attracting homeless individuals longer offer as large of a space for digital advertising would cause dis- with its open plaza, to additional warnsCalifornia Secretary of cyberattacks of State an individual candidate’s or a public art and other special gather- tractions to drivers on the popular concerns about traffic along Alex Padilla sent a letter to the political party’s campaign infra- ings as originally intended. thoroughfare. Sunset Boulevard. state’s political party chairper- structure (cybersecurity or other- The West Hollywood City “[The tower isn’t] any more of a “How can you justify adding sons to remind them, their party wise), I do believe that exploita- Council voted 3-2 in July to send distraction than everything that is more to this major artery [that’s] and their party’s candidates to be tion of campaign vulnerabilities the billboard project back to the already there now,” he said. already bulging and overbur- alert and take proactive steps to and the dissemination of misin- city’s Planning Commission for Joanna Hankamer, principal dened?” Jerome Cleary said. “My reduce their risk of being a victim formation can lead to a lack of size evaluation. Council members planner for the tower project for biggest concern is that, with the of a cyberattack. confidence by voters in our elec- John Heilman, Lindsey Horvath the city of West Hollywood, also digital advertising, people start The letter was sent in response tion process,” he wrote in the let- and Lauren Meister agreed that attended the meeting last week rubbernecking and slow down.” to recent reports of some political ter. “As such, I encourage you, concerns from residents about the and approved of the minor Cleary added that he felt the campaigns being targeted by your party, and your candidates to structure’s height and possible dis- updates. gridlock caused by the digital spear phishing and other attacks. take cyber threats seriously and tractions had not been properly “Essentially, the plan hasn’t advertising would also make it Steps Padilla recommends take the necessary precautions to addressed. changed too drastically,” she said. harder for emergency vehicles to includes establishing a security minimize your risk. California “It was pretty apparent that a lot “It’s really exciting … I think the make it through the area quickly. framework, monitoring user voters deserve to have confidence of people in the neighborhood did city is doing an important job to “I know when I see these digital activity, backing up data and edu- in the election information they not like this proposal,” Heilman test how to best regulate new billboards, I slow down to read the cating employees on best prac- consume, that their vote matters, said. “They did not like the size of [advertising] technology that’s message, I change my driving – tices to guard against cyberat- and their ballot will be counted it, and the businesses nearby did coming anyway.” illegally,” the West Hollywood tacks and counted as cast.” not like this proposal.” A majority of the 13 residents resident said. “This is about safety “While the secretary of state’s For information, call (916)695- Following revisions by the pro- who commented on the project at for residents, tourists, anyone visit- office has no direct authority over 1662. ject’s designer Tom Wiscombe the meeting supported the tower ing West Hollywood.” 4 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

nMan arrested for Koreatown burglaries Victims of Hollywood Suspect faces 21 felony counts
  rental scam soughtuntil the vic-
  tims deman- Investigators in Hollywood are ded their Investigators arrested a 54-year- seeking additional victims of a money back. old man who allegedly committed suspect who allegedly stole No refunds 21 burglaries in Koreatown from money through a property rental were provid- February 2017 through Aug. 16, scam. ed. when he was taken into custody. The suspect, Johnny Ray Gasca was Det. Michael Lorenz, with the Gasca, allegedly advertised arrested on LAPD’s Olympic Division, said rooms for rent on Craigslist. Aug. 27 and police conducted a special opera- When potential renters contacted charged with Johnny Ray tion on Aug. 16 to search for the him, Gasca accepted money for multiple co- Gasca defendant in the neighborhood security deposits and first unts of grand between Third and Sixth streets, month’s rent, but when it came theft. He is free on $20,000 bail and Harvard Boulevard and time for the renters to move in, he and scheduled to return to court Catalina Street. Detectives knew the told them the room was unavail- on Sept. 17. suspect committed burglaries in that able and a later date would be Anyone who believes they area during business hours on arranged. were also a victim is urged to call weekdays. photo courtesy of the LAPD Authorities said Gasca alleged- Det. Aluotto at (213)972-2929 or On Aug. 16, officers saw a man ly gave victims excuses including Det. Childs at (213)972-2930. Det. Michael Lorenz discussed the burglaries and the arrest of a suspect matching the suspect’s description the room was unavailable because During weekends and off-hours, near Fourth and Catalina streets. in Koreatown. of a death in the current tenant’s call the LAPD’s 24-hour hotline Marcelino Perez was stopped, inter- family. The excuses continued at (877)LAPD247. viewed and arrested, and later and were able to make a determina- checking with other LAPD divi- charged with 21 felony counts for tion.” sions and law enforcement agencies, burglary. He was carrying a screw- The suspect pried open doors to but have not connected Perez to any driver and was likely on his way to gain entry to apartments, and stole other crimes. commit a burglary when arrested, cash and jewelry. No injuries were Perez pleaded not guilty to the Lorenz said. reported. During one break-in, an burglary charges and is being held ‘Dine-and-Dash Dater’ pleads “We did an analysis of what he occupant was present and the sus- on more than $1 million bail. He is was doing, what times, what loca- pect fled, Lorenz said. No one was scheduled to return to court today tions and where,” Lorenz added. present during the other burglaries. for a preliminary hearing. notA man guilty who authorities to seven nick- Angeles, felonies Pasadena, Long Beach and “The burglaries occurred within the Police were unable to locate an Lorenz said anyone with informa- named the “Dine-and-Dash Dater” Burbank, then allegedly left without same geographic area, all on week- address for Perez and believe he was tion, particularly where Perez was pleaded not guilty on Aug. 27 to paying any of the bill, according to days during normal business hours. likely a transient staying in the staying, is urged to call investigators extortion, grand theft and other Deputy District Attorney Michael We took a look a different patterns, Koreatown area. Investigators are at (213)382-9440 or (213)382-9443. charges, the Los Angeles County Fern, of the Cyber Crime Division. District Attorney’s Office Eight women reported that they announced. ended up paying the bill themselves, Paul Guadalupe Gonzales, 45, one believing that the defendant faces seven counts of extortion, two would pay her back. In two Parking lot operator sentenced to federal prison for fraud counts of attempted extortion and instances, the restaurants paid the The owner of a parking lot busi- including classic Corvettes and For approximately 18 years, one count of grand theft, all check, Fern said. Those businesses ness was sentenced on Aug. 20 to three Ferraris, a Cigarette racing Scott had a contract to operate park- felonies. He also is charged with are among the victims named in the five years and eight months in fed- boat, bank and brokerage accounts ing lots at the VA campus that two misdemeanor counts each of criminal complaint. eral prison for orchestrating a long- that contained more than $1 mil- required him to pay 60 percent of defrauding an innkeeper and petty In a separate and unrelated inci- running bribery scheme in which he lion, and approximately $213,000 gross revenues. Scott was required theft. dent, the defendant also allegedly defrauded the U.S. Department of in cash that was seized from the to submit annual reports detailing From May 2016 through April, received services from a hair salon Veterans Affairs out of more than defendant’s residence. revenue generated by parking fees, Gonzales is accused of taking finan- and left without paying. $13 million that should have been Scott, who has been in custody as well as improvements and ser- cial advantage of women he mostly Gonzales faces a possible maxi- paid for operating parking facilities since being arrested last November, vices his company provided that met through dating apps and web- mum penalty of 13 years in state on the VA’s Los Angeles medical was sentenced after pleading guilty could be used to offset payments to sites. He allegedly went to dinner prison. He is scheduled to return to campuses. on May 17 to conspiracy and wire the VA. with them at restaurants in Los court on Sept. 7. David Richard Scott, 58, the fraud. As part of the scheme, Scott owner of Westside Services LLC, The scheme, which resulted in maintained at least two sets of finan- was sentenced by United States the payment of nearly $300,000 in cial books, according to court docu- District Judge R. Gary Klausner. In bribes to VA contracting officer ments. The numbers reported to the addition to the prison sentence, Ralph Tillman, cost the department VA contained false revenue and Klausner ordered Scott to pay more than $13 million it should expense statements, while a second Temple Beth Zion approximately $12.6 in restitution have received under a contract with set of books maintained by Scott’s to the VA, a figure that accounts for WSS to operate parking lots on the bookkeeper/tax preparer contained some money already repaid to the campuses of the VA Greater Los the actual revenues and expendi- High Holiday2018 / 5778-5779 Service agency. Angeles Healthcare System. The tures, except for unreported cash. Additionally, Klausner ordered vast majority of the activity autho- Scott began bribing Tillman in Conducted by Rabbi Moshe Halfon the forfeiture of millions of dollars rized under the contract took place 2003 and continued to bribe him on of assets Scott amassed during the at the West Los Angeles VA a regular basis until Tillman abrupt- scheme, which he perpetrated for Medical Center and included park- ly retired in 2014 after he was con- approximately 14 years. The assets ing for UCLA baseball games, the fronted by federal agents. Tillman, include three condominiums with Wadsworth and Brentwood the- who cooperated in the federal an estimated value of $7 million, aters, and the PGA golf tournament investigation, pleaded guilty in numerous high-end collectible cars at the Riviera Country Club. February.

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Crosswalkn planned at Hollywood and Rodney Council office wants to promote pedestrian safety along the street near the intersection
 

The city is taking steps to install a new crosswalk on Hollywood Boulevard and Rodney Drive in a neighborhood near the East photo courtesy of the 13th District Council office Hollywood, Los Feliz and Silver A rendering shows the temporary emergency shelter planned on Lake border. Schrader Boulevard, just north of Sunset Boulevard. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, introduced a motion on Aug. 22 to use approximately $24,500 from the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund and the photo by Edwin Folven O’Farrell moves ahead with Council District 4 Real Property Trust Fund for the crosswalk. Pedestrians frequently dash across Hollywood Boulevard when crossing Councilman David Ryu, 4th at the intersection of Rodney Drive. The city plans to install a crosswalk- homeless shelter in Hollywood District, seconded the motion, as for improved safety on the street. n of many to address homeless issues in the 13th District, provid- the intersection is near the border Effort is part of moving traffic and cross diagonal- is worth years of work.” ing badly needed bridge housing of the 13th and 4th council dis- ly to the opposite corner of The timeline for installation of bridge housing plan in an area with a significant tricts. The site is located just east Rodney Drive, which ends at the the crosswalk is still being deter- homeless population. of Vermont Avenue in an area launched by Mayor intersection with Hollywood mined. “It’s getting people into hous- gaining in popularity, O’Farrell Boulevard. Eric Garcetti ing immediately,” he added when spokesman Tony Arranaga said. “Everybody cuts from here to
  the project was announced in “The crosswalk is being go to across. There is definitely a April. “We need to duplicate this installed to promote pedestrian potential [for a collision],” “You never know Los Angeles City Councilman across the city.” safety along a busy stretch of Gardocki said. “They should do it Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, The project went through a Hollywood Boulevard that has when a car isn’t before anything happens.” introduced a motion on Tuesday public vetting and design process neighborhood-serving small busi- going to stop or is Rabbi Leibel Korf, of the for a temporary emergency shel- leading up to the new motion nesses on both sides of the street,” Chabad of Greater Los Feliz on going to make a ter to house homeless individuals being introduced on Aug. 28. The Arranaga added. “We are the south side of Hollywood on Schrader Boulevard in motion offered details about the installing a pedestrian activated U-turn. The life of Boulevard at Rodney Drive, Hollywood. project, which will be a 60-by- rectangular Rapid Flashing one person cannot agreed that a new crosswalk is The motion, which will be con- 120-foot tension membrane struc- Beacon, coupled with a median needed. be replaced. sidered in the Homeless and ture. island.” “Anything they can do with Poverty Committee and Budget Such buildings feature outer The nearest crosswalks are Anything they can safety is a good thing,” Korf and Finance Committee before membranes made from coated approximately 500 feet to the west added. “I hate seeing people with do to save a life returning to the full City Council, polyester or fiberglass over rigid at Vermont Avenue and east at children or the elderly who think is worth years calls for approximately $3 million frames, creating structures that Lyman Place. Matthew Gardocki, they can cross the street and they for the shelter at 1533 Schrader stand up to the elements while director of the La Luz de Jesus of work.” will be fine. You never know Blvd. The site, just north of remaining easy to build and disas- Gallery at the northwest corner of when a car isn’t going to stop or is Sunset Boulevard, is currently a semble. O’Farrell’s plan calls for Hollywood Boulevard and going to make a U-turn. The life -Rabbi Leibel Korf, city-owned parking lot. The fund- the temporary shelter to be up for Rodney Drive, said he regularly of one person cannot be replaced. Chabad of Greater ing will come from a $20 million three years. sees people crossing at the inter- Anything they can do to save a life Los Feliz Crisis and Bridge Housing fund The project is supported by the section. Many run to avoid fast- announced earlier this year by Hollywood Property Owners Mayor Eric Garcetti, who has Alliance, and the public can pledged additional funding for weigh in as it moves through services in districts that create council. O’Farrell wants the shelters. emergency shelter in place as The goal is to house approxi- soon as possible to help more mately 100 people at the site and homeless individuals get off the link them with services to help streets. Meetings for the council them move into permanent hous- to consider the motion are being ing. Plans call for work to begin scheduled. by October, with completion and “We have a pretty quick time- occupancy by mid-January. line,” added O’Farrell’s O’Farrell said the project is one spokesman, Tony Arranaga. 6 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

photo by Luke Harold Volunteers handed out school supplies at the fourth annual Hollywood Family Resources Fair.

photo by Tony Coelho The “A Mecca of Bold, Retold” mural presents a timeline of the West Hollywood community through art. Fair  
  offers free schoolsaid last weekend’s supplies event was “very successful.” Local students received free There’s a particular need to bol- school supplies, haircuts and dental ster resources available to students inspections, and took part in a in L.A., where teachers have karate class at the Hollywood crowdfunded for school supplies NewWest Hollywood WeHo has installed mural “A Hollywood. chronicles A historic brick history struc- gay rights of activist the and city civil rights Family Resources Fair on Aug. 25. and families have had to pay extra Mecca of Bold, Retold,” a 140-foot- ture illustrated in the artwork repre- pioneer Henry “Harry” Hay Jr., and GIFT, a nonprofit that provides for supplies that schools typically long temporary mural by Aaron sents La Fontaine, a 1928 building actress and singer Judy Garland. global economic development and provided for free. A survey by the Glasson highlighting some of the representative of high-density luxu- The mural also pays homage to the humanitarian relief, partnered National Center for Education historic figures and significant rious developments in the area 1960s, when the Sunset Strip with Assemblyman Richard Statistics reported that 94 percent events in the city’s history. around Fountain Avenue. became a gathering place for the Bloom (D-Santa Monica) to hold of teachers have spent their own The mural is located in William Additional panels pay tribute to counterculture movement. the fourth annual event, attended money on school supplies. The S. Hart Park, 8341 De Longpre Russian immigrant and silent film Additional panels focus on a peri- by approximately 250 low-income average amount they spend is Ave., through December. It can be actress Alla Nazimova; the od from the late 1960s through the students and their families. $479. viewed facing Sunset Boulevard. Prohibition era on the Sunset Strip; 1980s when the Sunset Strip was The fair was held at the Yucca Manna Dabholkar, GIFT’s The first six panels of the mural West Hollywood resident, poet and filled with billboards depicting the Community Center, near the inter- CEO, said students who attend the are an acknowledgement to the screenwriter Dorothy Parker; Mary latest album covers of top recording section of Yucca Street and Las fair come from diverse back- Tongva Native Americans, who Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, artists. Other panels highlight the Palmas Avenue in Hollywood. grounds, and 83 percent qualify for inhabited the Los Angeles Basin, as who founded the Pickford- early days of the gay rights move- Vendors lined the street handing the free or reduced lunch program. well as a nod to Moses Sherman Fairbanks Studios in 1919 at Santa ment, L.A. Pride, West out supplies and information about “Many students show up at and his most recognized achieve- Monica Boulevard and Formosa Hollywood’s incorporation as a city various resources, and Pink’s Hot schools with empty backpacks ment, the Los Angeles Pacific Avenue; and avant-garde clothing and today’s Sunset Strip, where art Dogs gave out free hot dogs. because their families simply can’t Railroad. Sherman was the founder designer Rudi Gernreich. and innovation continue to evolve. “Sixty-one million children afford to purchase everyday of the area now known as West Additionally, the mural highlights For information, visit weho.org. across the globe do not attend school supplies,” she said. schools,” read a statement from “Everyday items that we believe GIFT, which also partnered with to be easy to come by are much Office Depot. “Basic needs like harder for low-income families to pencils, pens, paper, and textbooks purchase every year for their chil- help students engage in lessons, as dren.” they gain knowledge they can With the new school year bring back to their community to underway, Bloom said the fair is improve overall welfare. Only 39 “an opportunity to learn about percent of impoverished children valuable programs for your family in low income countries were able and meet with representatives to complete their primary school- from the state, county, city and ing, but the rate for more advan- local nonprofits.” The assembly- taged children was 77 percent. Not man also presented GIFT with a having access to basic needs can certificate of recognition for its prevent school from being an “exemplary and model service option for children.” and commitment to the residents Keith Kirkwood, GIFT’s direc- of the greater Hollywood commu- tor of humanitarian relief and nity and ensuring that every child global economic development, is ready to succeed in school.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 30, 2018

Redbone to headline Indigenous NewTyler Okeke LAUSD was sworn in as schoolthe board member sworn in new student board member of the Los Angeles Unified School Peoples Day celebration District’s Board of Education. n “When I sit down at this dais, I The city of Los don’t want you to see Tyler Okeke, Angeles continues to the student board member, I want roll out plans for the you to see the thousands of students I represent. This is all for them,” he inaugural local holiday said. He also thanked the board for Native American rock group continuing the position and allowing Redbone will headline a grand it to thrive. finale concert to celebrate “In this district, student voices photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Unified School District Indigenous Peoples Day, a day- matter,” he said. long celebration on Oct. 8 at A senior at the high school the son of Nigerian immigrants, more students time to turn 18 and Grand Park that will shine the recently renamed for school board Ifunanya Oparah-Okeke and Nelson vote.” spotlight on the culture and tra- member Richard A. Vladovic, Maxwell Okeke, who attended the “I am thrilled that Tyler is bring- ditions of the native community photo courtesy of the Okeke is a member of the Los swearing-in. ing his vision and drive to engage around California. 13th District Council office Angeles Mayor’s Youth Council, At the board meeting, he cast his students to the L.A. Unified board- Redbone, formed by brothers president of the Black Student first advisory vote for a special elec- room,” board Vice President Nick Pat and Lolly Vegas in Los love and awareness through Union, founder of the Harbor tion on March 5 to fill the vacancy in Melvoin said. Angeles, reached the top five on music, and we can’t wait to keep Political Action Committee and Board District 5. Okeke opposed an Okeke is the fourth representative Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in the message alive on stage on active with the Los Angeles earlier date in January because he since student participation on the 1974 with the hit “Come and Get Oct 8.” Metropolitan Debate League. He is said the March date “would give board was revived in 2014. Your Love,” featured in the 2014 Both Grand Park and City film “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Hall public spaces will be used “The perfect way to cap off for other activities planned our first official Indigenous throughout the day, including a Peoples Day celebration is with sunrise ceremony, 5K run, StreetRodeo Road, name from Jefferson changes“The renaming honors will enable President all Community Coalition, Obama and through the timeless music of Redbone, parade of nations, Native Boulevard to Arlington Avenue in people who travel the boulevard to his organization of the Yes We the critically acclaimed rock American powwow, panel ses- the city of Los Angeles, will be recognize the road as a fixed land- Can/Hope Fund, both groups were group and a great source of pride sions on trending topics related renamed Obama Boulevard in mark within the city of Los Angeles founded on the strength of training for our community,” O’Farrell to Native Americans and the honor of the former president of the dedicated to celebrating the legacy and cultivating new leaders in the said. “Their music is Native community, a fashion show, and U.S. of President Obama,” the motion community, to see change … and to American but universal, and the grand finale concert. A motion by City Council stated. make the world a better place.” admired around the world. This O’Farrell, a member of the President Herb Wesson in June U.S. Rep. Karen Bass wrote to Mayor Eric Garcetti announced is something we can all look for- Wyandotte Nation, led the 2017 to change the street’s name Wesson last year, after the motion the City Council’s approval of the ward to.” charge to replace Columbus Day noted Obama’s time as an under- was presented, in support of naming street’s name change in a tweet on Indigenous Peoples Day will with Indigenous Peoples Day on graduate at Occidental College from the street after Obama. Aug. 28. take place on Monday, Oct. 8, at the municipal calendar during 1979-81. After announcing his can- “President Obama and I share a “We’re thrilled that Angelenos Civic Center in downtown Los his first term in office. After didacy for president in 2007, similar passion of community orga- and visitors will forever be remind- Angeles. The event is being numerous hearings with mem- Obama held his first campaign rally nizing and leadership training on the ed of the legacy of President Barack billed as one of the largest bers of both the Native at Rancho Cienega Park in the 10th grassroots levels,” she wrote. “As Obama when traveling across Indigenous Peoples Day events American and Italian American Council District. you know, through my organization, L.A.,” he said. in the country, with a Facebook communities, the City Council event page that has received voted in August 2017 to estab- thousands of responses from lish Indigenous Peoples Day as people planning on attending the the second Monday each special celebration. October. “My son and I are very proud Cities that have adopted reso- to represent unity and love with- lutions to declare the second in our community of Los Monday in October as Angeles in honor of the very first Indigenous Peoples Day include Indigenous Peoples Day,” said San Francisco, Berkeley, Pat Vegas, who will be joined by Denver, Seattle, Anchorage, his son, special guest PJ Vegas. Portland, Albuquerque, “Redbone has always led with Minneapolis and Santa Cruz. 8 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

L.A. celebrates National Drive Electric Week n Charge Up LA! to educate Angelenos about the benefits of electric vehicles Test drive the newest electric vehicles on the road at the eighth annual Los Angeles National Drive Electric Week Ride-n- Drive event, Charge Up LA! at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s historic John Ferraro Building in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Sep. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. photo by Luke Harold Representatives from lead sponsor Los Angeles Department of Water and Power along with EV advocacy organizations are photo courtesy of LADWP Cameras added for security at hosting Charge Up LA! to pro- mote awareness of EVs, plug-in “Los Angeles’ National Drive sition and through Mayor hybrid-electric cars and motorcy- Electric Week event, Charge Up Garcetti’s Sustainable City pLAn Beverly Hills Unified School District cles, as well as the benefits they LA!, is a signature event activity and LADWP we are helping any- The Beverly Hills Unified Department, through the joint provide. in this year’s nationwide celebra- one who wants to go electric get School District’s Board of powers agreement, and the cre- “Charge Up LA! is a fun tion of the availability and bene- there. Electrifying transportation Education issued an update to the ation and installation of the signs opportunity for Angelenos to fits of electric cars,” Plug In is a key step to meeting the district’s policy of using public funded by the district’s general experience the clean, quiet ride of America’s Joel Levin said. “With Mayor’s climate goals while safety cameras for campus safety fund. many different electric vehicles nearly 200,000 EVs sold in the making our air cleaner and our during its Aug. 28 meeting. Approximately 40 camera signs, and to learn about incentive pro- U.S. last year, events like this are economy stronger,” she said. Cameras will be used on the dis- costing approximately $43 each, grams that can help make them more important than ever to raise DWP’s goal is to have 10,000 trict’s school campuses and other are needed, for a total of approxi- affordable to purchase and own,” awareness that EVs are easier to chargers in the city of L.A. by district property to monitor areas mately $1,900. DWP General Manager David maintain, cheaper to fuel and 2022. including outdoor facilities, such as “The board believes that reason- Wright said. great to drive, no matter what the To support this goal, the parking lots, walkways, and points able use of public safety cameras These programs include the brand. Consumers are responding department has already support- of ingress and egress; indoor facil- will help the district achieve its EV charger rebate that reimburs- to the innovation we’re seeing in ed the installation of hundreds of ities such as foyers, lobbies, hall- goals for campus security,” es up to $500 for residential the EV market.” publicly accessible chargers at ways and other common areas; and according to district documents. charger installation and up to In Los Angeles, EVs also have various locations throughout the other locations including cafete- “Public safety cameras shall not be $5,000 for commercial chargers, local significance, according to city. rias, transportation yards and other used to visually observe any bath- and the new used EV rebate pro- the city’s Chief Sustainability The John Ferraro Building is areas where student or employee room, shower, locker room or gram that can knock $450 off the Officer Lauren Faber O’Connor. located at 111 N. Hope St. For safety is a concern. other areas where students or price of a used EV. “Cities are leading the EV tran- information, visit ladwp.com/ev. There is no financial impact employees regularly remove cloth- except for the district’s previously ing and could therefore reasonably approved camera installation, expect privacy. Any audio capabil- maintenance and use agreement ity on the district’s surveillance with the city of Beverly Hills and equipment shall be disabled so that **0*00*##00*" the Beverly Hills Police sounds are not recorded.” $"*0 *0* Records mark 98 years of women’s -/&0-&('0").000000*+(,/ 0,./(!)+'0#,/%.(/+ suffrage movement in California August marked 98 years since the acknowledge that the fight remains 19th Amendment to the U.S. yet unfinished. The struggle contin- Constitution was ratified and adopt- ues to ensure our electorate reflects ed, giving women the right to vote. California’s rich diversity and to To celebrate this anniversary, the make certain all women are free to California State Archives has fulfill their highest potential.” launched a new digital compilation The records featured in this col- of records relating to the women’s lection highlight suffragette efforts suffrage movement in California. in California, including petitions to This is the first time that these the 1879 California Constitutional records have been compiled into a Convention for women’s suffrage; publicly available digital compila- suffrage movement campaign tion. materials; and election materials “The adoption of the 19th related to SCA 8, which gave Amendment is the moment that the women the right to vote in right to vote finally included California state elections eight women, but the struggle for suffrage years before the 19th Amendment took years,” Secretary of State Alex was passed. Padilla said. “This movement is an California’s women’s suffrage integral part of our democracy’s his- campaign inspired other states to tory and must not be forgotten. The join the movement, and nearly a State Archives has digitized records decade after women won the right that tell the story of the suffrage to vote in California, women were "/ / .-+0.+0-+-,0-0*#
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BillThe strengthens state Legislature has state’shibits discrimination approach in the rental, toto fair fairhousing. housing The measure, for- approved Assembly Bill 686, by sale and financing of housing on the mally opposes recent federal efforts Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D- basis of race, color, national origin, to change the approach to making Los Angeles), which will reaffirm religion, sex, family status and dis- housing more available to everyone. the state’s commitment to fair hous- ability. California’s Fair Employment ing. In addition to prohibiting discrim- and Housing Act, which is meant in In January, the U.S. Department ination, the act includes a mandate part to be the state equivalent of the of Housing and Urban that federal agencies work to dis- federal Fair Housing Act, does not Development published a notice in mantle segregation and create equal explicitly include an obligation for the Federal Register stating it will housing opportunities, known as the federal and local agencies to affir- suspend until 2020 an Obama affirmatively furthering fair hous- matively further fair housing. Given administration directive encourag- ing, or “AFFH,” obligation. the federal government’s action and ing communities to actively analyze Historically, the AFFH obligation several measures introduced in any historically segregated, low- has been unenforced by federal and Congress, advocates believe the income housing patterns and to pro- state agencies. time has come to enact a state AFFH pose mitigation. Title VIII of the Expecting federal action, law. photo courtesy of Metro Civil Rights Act of 1968, also Santiago introduced AB 686 to Gov. Jerry Brown has until Sept. Crews are preparing the machines that will dig the twin tunnels for known as the Fair Housing Act, pro- maintain California’s commitment 30 to act on AB 686. the Purple Line Extension subway project.

Lane closures planned for

subwayConstruction continues construction along tunneling excavation work in the Wilshire Boulevard for the area near Wilshire and Crenshaw Purple Line Extension subway boulevards. The work will be project. The next general meeting conducted from 9 a.m. to 3:30 on Sections 1 and 2 of the sub- p.m. Traffic control measures way project will be held on will be implemented. Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 6:30 to Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard 8 p.m., in the second floor will be reduced to two lanes Municipal Gallery at Beverly between Lorraine Boulevard and Hills City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Norton Avenue. Westbound Drive. Wilshire Boulevard will be The meeting will focus on the reduced to one lane between Van Wilshire/La Cienega and Ness Avenue and Lorraine Wilshire/Rodeo subway stations. Boulevard. Left turns on Wilshire Jet grouting for the Wilshire/La will be restricted at Norton and Cienega station will be dis- Bronson avenues. Access to dri- cussed, as well as advance utility veways, residences and business- relocation and demolition around es will be maintained at all times Canon Drive near the unless advance notice is provid- Wilshire/Rodeo subway station. ed. At the other end of the project Near Wilshire/La Brea, pre- near Wilshire/Western, excava- tunneling preparation is ongoing, tion, street maintenance and and excavation and dirt hauling is instrumentation work is ongoing. continuing near Wilshire Wilshire Boulevard will be Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. reduced to one lane in each direc- Ogden Drive will be closed inter- tion between Western Avenue mittently Monday through and Manhattan Place, Tuesday Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., to through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to support hauling. Additionally, 3:30 p.m. Eastbound Wilshire excavation, jet grouting and dirt will be reduced to one lane hauling continues from the con- between St. Andrews Place and struction staging yards at Western Avenue, on Friday, Aug. Wilshire and La Cienega boule- 31, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The vards and Wilshire Boulevard north side of Wilshire Boulevard and Stanley Drive. sidewalk is closed between Members of the public with Manhattan Place and Western questions or concerns about Avenue, in front of the construc- Purple Line Extension construc- tion staging yard. Access to busi- tion work can call the 24-hour nesses is maintained and a pedes- project hotline at (213)922-6934, trian detour has been installed. or email the project team at pur- Metro will be conducting pre- [email protected].

Metro seeks input on bus changes The Los Angeles County Sheila Kuehl. Metropolitan Transportation To submit input, visit Authority has launched a new metro.net/nextgen and click on the online interactive engagement tool “Rank Your Priorities” icon. to gather more public input as part Users can choose from a menu of of the agency’s NextGen Bus items to help them decide what is Study. most important to them as bus rid- The study, launched in January, ers – for example more midday, will be used to create a new bus evening or weekend service or network that is more relevant and more real-time information. attractive to riders. The new bus Input gathered over the coming network is scheduled to launch in months will be used by Metro to fall 2019. The study aims to design conceptual bus network ser- improve service for current cus- vice plans for public review. tomers and attract new riders. “We hope to gather significant “We really want to encourage the feedback and comments through public to use this online engage- this process to develop service ment tool to let us know what’s plans that will meet the needs of important to them as users of the our riders and get them where they system and, more importantly, any need to go,” Metro CEO Phillip A. changes they would like to see,” Washington said. said Los Angeles County For information and to provide Supervisor and Metro board Chair input, visit metro.net. 10 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Green room and dressing room ReportThe Los Angeles outlines County Kuehl, progress 3rd District. “These on first- homelessnesshave been filled. Homeless Initiative has released the year numbers are very encouraging. “The epidemic of homelessness results of the first full year of While we still have a lot of work is still a crisis, but we are making renovated at Saban Theatre Measure H funding, which indicate ahead, providing permanent hous- noticeable progress,” said widespread progress in providing ing for 7,448 people experiencing Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st services and housing for homeless homelessness and temporary hous- District. “Mobile showers, criminal individuals and families. ing for 13,524 more is a great start, expungement and most importantly, Measure H is a half-cent sales tax and we will continue to build on it.” building affordable housing is increase approved by voters in 2017 The report also stated that 2,842 essential for restoring dignity, self- to generate funding for homeless people were linked to new Intensive confidence and placing our most services. According to the report, Case Management Services for per- vulnerable residents into sustainable 7,448 homeless families and indi- manent supportive housing, 1,317 housing.” viduals have been placed in perma- clients received federal rental subsi- Measure H is expected to gener- nent housing using funding from dies and 1,229 individuals received ate $355 million a year over the next Measure H since July 2017. More local rental subsidies. More than 10 years that will be used to combat than 2,200 of those placements took 300 Measure H-funded outreach homelessness. The five-year goal is place in the past three months. workers, including those assigned to provide permanent housing for Additionally, 13,524 people to 36 multidisciplinary outreach 45,000 families and individuals, entered crisis, bridge and interim teams, are now working throughout while preventing 30,000 others housing funded by Measure H in the county to address the immediate from become homeless. the first full year of implementation. needs of homeless residents and “The year one numbers demon- That figure includes 2,179 individu- link them to programs and services. strate meaningful progress across als who were provided with interim Countywide Benefits Entitlement all dimensions of the county’s com- photo courtesy of Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts housing after they were discharged Services Teams helped 6,824 dis- mitment to combat and prevent from institutions such as jails or abled individuals with applications homelessness and indicate that we Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts recently dedicated the newly ren- hospitals. for Supplemental Security Income are on track to meet those five-year ovated green room and star dressing room at the Saban Theatre, a “When voters approved Measure or Veterans Disability Benefits. goals,” added Phil Ansell, director 1,900-seat art deco theater at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. owned by the tem- H, they trusted us to deliver tangible Between December 2017 and of the county Homeless Initiative. ple. Rabbi David Baron (left) joined Burt and Mary Hart Sugarman at results,” said Los Angeles County May 2018, 972 new jobs in the For information, visit the dedication ceremony. Supervisor and board Chair Sheila homeless services delivery system homeless.lacounty.gov. In addition to High Holy Days and Sabbath services, Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts hosts concerts, film screenings, lectures and com- munity programs at the Saban Theatre. Music producer Burt Sugarman and Mary Hart Sugarman, a 30-year television veteran and former anchor of “Entertainment Tonight,” are founders of Temple of the Arts. The Burt and Mary Hart Sugarman Green Room will be used for media interviews with guests and speakers. The green room and star dressing rooms are components of a larger dressing room renovation project initiated by the late temple founder Martin Massman. The Saban Theatre, originally a vaudeville movie house named the Fox Wilshire Theatre, was built in 1930 and designed by renowned architect S. Charles Lee. The theater, which is part of the League of Historic Theatres, is a Beverly Hills landmark and is included in the state of California and National Registry of Historic Places. Its preser- vation, restoration and modernization is supported by the Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center and members of the temple, the largest arts and entertainment-industry synagogue in the United States. Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts is located at 8442 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit bhtota.org.

Controller calls for upgrades to NotifyLA emergency system Los Angeles Controller Ron should be more widely disseminated Galperin on Aug. 28 sounded the and accessible to more Angelenos. alarm on NotifyLA, the city’s emer- The city can do better, and I am con- gency notification system, calling fident that working together, we can for a series of changes to ensure pub- improve.” lic safety is paired with public infor- The controller recommended that mation. NotifyLA disseminate alerts for all NotifyLA is run by the large-scale emergencies already Emergency Management publicly communicated, directing Department and is the city’s official Angelenos to the agency in com- mass notification system. It has the mand for more information. capability of sending immediate Galperin also recommended that the alerts to land lines and cell phones, Emergency Management and the system can also send emails Department formalize its procedures and area-specific wireless emer- in coordination with LAPD and gency alerts. All land lines in the city LAFD for when to send wireless are automatically registered; people emergency alerts, erring on the side can add their cell phone numbers of more information to ensure the and emails to the free service by vis- widest possible audience during iting emergency.lacity.org/notifyla. potentially dangerous situations. The controller’s report found that Additionally, Galperin called on the city is not using NotifyLA as the Emergency Management effectively as possible. Its notifica- Department to translate notifications tions are inconsistently disseminat- into other commonly spoken lan- ed, its messages are mostly limited guages. Emergency notification sys- to English and the city does not tems operated by the county and the appear to be realizing the full value Los Angeles Unified School District from the system currently in place, offer messages in five languages. Galperin said. Emergency Management “When it comes to public safety, Department General Manager Aram getting timely and up-to-date infor- Sahakian said the recommendations mation can make the difference will be implemented. between life and death,” Galperin “My department is committed to added. “The Emergency implementing Controller Galperin’s Management Department – and our recommendations, as well as contin- police and fire departments – work uing our own efforts to improve and around the clock to keep Los enhance our alerting capabilities,” Angeles safe. But we are collective- Sahakian said. ly falling short on providing an For information, visit lacon- emergency notification system that troller.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 August 30, 2018

ProjectLast winter, theprepares United States Children’s Hospitaltrative for space. flu The roughly season $2 million experienced one of the worst “This is a critical construction project taking place in influenza seasons in nearly a decade. step we must take the east wing of Duque’s fourth floor- Thousands of children were admit- covers renovations essential to resum- ted to medical centers including to fulfill our ing inpatient care. Tower-like artwork Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, mission of helping Upgrades include new physiologi- which set new records for inpatient cal monitors, a new nurse call sys- census – the total number of patients every patient who tem, pneumatic tube transfer system taken down in WeHo admitted on a given day. needs us.” and upgraded network infrastructure. A photograph in the Jan. 9, In preparation for the upcoming All but two rooms will have single beds. Similar to other inpatient areas, 1997, issue of the Park Labrea 2018-2019 flu season, and to help -Nancy Lee, CHLA senior vice each room will have pull-out beds News showed a tower-like out- manage patient admissions that con- president and that parents can use to spend the door artwork that had been tinue to increase every year, CHLA chief clinical officer installed at the corner of Santa has embarked on a short-term con- night. The goal is to have the floor Monica Boulevard and Doheny struction project to reactivate 17 ready for use by November. Drive in West Hollywood. The patient beds in the hospital’s Mary nearly 568,000 in the last three The number of patient beds will 27-foot-tall piece by the Mexican Duque Building. years, this is a critical step we must increase from 374 to 391. The extra artist known as Jazzamoart was “As a crucial medical resource to take to fulfill our mission of helping inpatient space will be available until donated to the city by Heublein families throughout Southern every patient who needs us.” 2030, when stricter hospital earth- Inc., the importer of Jose Cuervo California and beyond, we cannot Built in 1968, the Duque Building quake compliance rules take effect. tequila. It featured bird-like cari- and should not be turning away chil- was part of CHLA’s main complex CHLA has already invested approxi- catures playing saxophones, and dren during the busiest months of until the opening of the Marion and mately $7 million in seismic became controversial because the year,” said Nancy Lee, CHLA’s John E. Anderson Pavilion in 2011. upgrades to the Duque Building and some did not like its appearance senior vice president and chief clini- While it still contains clinical, surgi- the adjacent McAlister Building, and believed it did not meet stan- cal officer. “As our total patient vis- cal and inpatient areas, the building which houses clinics, an infusion dards for public art. The piece was its have risen from 486,000 a year to primarily houses offices and adminis- center and administrative offices. In removed during the first part of 2030, both buildings will be required 1997. The city is currently consid- to either undergo additional seismic ering a new tower-like structure retrofitting, be used only as nonclini- on Sunset Boulevard known as by Myles Mellor cal space or replaced. For informa- the West Hollywood Belltower, Crossword Puzzle tion, visit chla.org. which was recently underwent a design review. For information, see page 3.

OfficialsAug. 26-31 marks encourage National “Age vaccinations alone increases the risk of Adult Immunization Week, and the serious lung infections for more American Lung Association is than 47 million Americans over the reminding people to get vaccina- age of 65 because the body’s tions against potentially serious immune system naturally weakens lung diseases. with age,” said Dr. Albert Rizzo, Influenza and pneumococcal senior medical advisor at the pneumonia are on a long list of American Lung Association. “An vaccine-preventable infectious dis- estimated 40,000 to 50,000 adults eases. Pneumococcal pneumonia, in the United States die from vac- the most common type of bacterial cine-preventable infectious dis- pneumonia, is often spread through eases or their complications each coughing. Symptoms can develop year.” quickly and may include high Older adults and those with fever, excessive sweating and weakened immune systems or shaking chills, coughing, difficulty chronic health conditions such as breathing, shortness of breath and asthma or chronic obstructive pul- chest pain. monary disease are especially vul- The Centers for Disease Control nerable. Across 3. East Asian capital 1. Alternative to plastic 4. Slam down the phone and Prevention’s Advisory “It’s always better to help pre- 5. Supplies assistance to 5. V.I.P.’s helper Committee recommends that all vent a disease than to treat it after it 9. Foot lever 6. Wall St. events adults 65 years or older receive occurs,” Rizzo added. “Vaccines 14. Realm 7. Dashboard control pneumococcal vaccination. are vital to helping to protect lung 15. Erupt 8. Hindu religious teacher Influenza, commonly known as health, especially when it comes to 16. Serviceable 9. Bewilder the flu, is a highly contagious virus influenza and pneumococcal pneu- 17. Skilled stalker 10. Plane times that is usually spread through monia, which can potentially have 18. Remote location 11. Chip sauce coughing or sneezing. Symptoms a devastating impact on the lives of 19. “Jazz from hell” album singer 12. Swiss mountain may include fever, headache, mus- those whose lungs are already 20. Rested a little 13. Untilled field cle aches, a dry cough, sore throat compromised by asthma, COPD 23. About-face 21. Upset and nasal congestion. and other chronic respiratory con- 24. “____ interrupted at her music” 22. Directional ending Health officials recommend that ditions.” Vermeer 25. Connected links 25. Toronto media inits. 26. Lotto relative everyone six months of age and For information, call (800)LUN- 28. Sch. groups 27. Precipices older receive an influenza vaccina- GUSA, or visit lung.org/pneumo- 31. World leader? 29. Conjunction tion every year. coccal. 33. It precedes “the land of the free” 30. Move 36. Loosen 32. Bill 39. Narrow shoe designation 33. Neighbor of Kobe and Kyoto 40. Snoring description, often 34. Island used for immigration 44. Pub stock purposes Brown appoints three to board 45. Jamaican religion 35. Actress Witherspoon Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed of Los Angeles from 1998-2004 and 46. Disapprovals 37. ‘This ___ surprise!’ Jennifer Lin and Patricia Roski to the is a member of the 10th Council 47. Some chocolates 38. DIY handicrafts sie California Science Center board of District Women’s Steering 50. Mystery Nepalese 41. Slalom maneuver directors, and has reappointed Committee, Mothers In Action and 52. Wall Street org. 42. 4x4 vehicle, for short Fabian Wesson to the same board, the New Frontier Democratic Club. 53. Music genre 43. 7:4, for example where she has served since 2002. Lin has been a partner at Gonring, 56. Aware of 48. Obliterate Wesson has been an assistant Spahn and Associates since 2006. 59. Siesta 49. Lush executive deputy at South Coast Air She was director of corporate affairs 63. Movado competitor 51. Strapped 66. A Henry 54. Water barrier Quality Management District since at DreamWorks SKG from 1996- 67. Per person 55. Whale food 2016. She was a consultant for 2006. 68. Devastation 57. TV studio sign California State Senate President Pro Roski has served as managing 69. Building add-ons 58. Mother-of-pearl Tempore Kevin de León from 2015- director at Majestic Realty Co. since 70. Word on Irish euros 59. Thunderstruck 16, California State Senate President 2007. She was of counsel at Glaser, 71. Missouri River tributary 60. Guitar star Lofgren Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg from Weil, et. Al. from 1997-2007 and an 72. “... or ___!” 61. Fr.-Belg. river 2009-15, and California State attorney in the real estate transaction- 73. Carey or Barrymore 62. “That was close!” Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally al department at Allen Matkins from 63. Surprised inter
ection from 2005-09. Wesson was an 1994-97. The positions do not Down 64. Mother’s administrative director at the First require Senate confirmation and 1. Math class, for short 65. Desperate Housewife, first name 2. Solos African Methodist Episcopal Church there is no compensation. See Answers page 22 12 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RESTAURANT NEWS ed by Tabula Rasa Bar’s Zach ‘Made in LA’ with Broad Street Oyster Negin. This pop-up will accommo- By Jill Weinlein date walk-ins on a first-come, first- Golden Road Company pop-up served basis for up to 25 guests. On Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, dinner begins at Dining Car, Herringbone Santa olden Road Brewing presents isit the four-day Broad Street 4 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 8, and Jonathan Gold Monica and Chiguacle Sabor “Made in LA,” a two-day Oyster Company pop-up at Sunday, Sept. 9, the pop-up begins at Ancestral de Mexico, will offer spe- Gmusic and arts festival on Sept. 1 VSilver Lake’s We Have Noodles, noon. 3827 W. Sunset Blvd, Ste. C., tribute at Taste cial dishes inspired by Gold. and 2 celebrating Los Angeles art with all-day service from Sept. 6 (323)284-8726. he Los Angeles Times will honor Herringbone will serve a golden and culture with food trucks and art through Sept. 9. Founder late restaurant critic Jonathan snapper ceviche with chilies, installations. Music on Saturday Christopher Tompkins has expanded TGold with several tributes at The cilantro, citrus and crispy nori chips, includes Dorothy, Mondo Cozmo, his offerings to include fresh Santa Marugame Udon at Taste, the upcoming annual food fes- while Pacific Dining Car will offer a Dâm-Funk and J Rocc. Headliners Barbara uni and a seated prix-fixe tival held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at classic steakhouse plate – Gold was on Sunday include Los Angeles menu. The five-course menu is $45 the Beverly Center the Paramount Pictures lot in fond of the dry-aged meat. Your tick- band Saint Motel, Andre Power and with optional add-ons, including he popular udon noodle brand Hollywood. On Friday, attendees can et is all-inclusive and is good for Duckwrth. Doors open at 5 p.m. Maine lobster rolls; Santa Barbara has opened its doors at the take photos in front of a silhouette of unlimited food, beer, wine and spirits both days. Attendees must be 21 sea urchin from Stephanie Mutz, of TBeverly Center. It’s the second Gold at Cafe L.A. Times. A light tastings, plus all stage activities. and over. Purchase a one-day ticket Sea Stephanie Fish; geoduck location of the chain in Los installation will display his “Five Tickets start at $115 per person and for $10 or a two-day ticket for $20 ceviche; octopus salad; and oysters Angeles, with the first on Sawtelle. Rules for Dining in Los Angeles.” can be purchased at bit.ly/2wvJmhZ. at bit.ly/2MEiebu. 5410 W. San from Morro Bay. Drinks include The upscale, cafeteria-style noodle Many participating restaurants, Attendees must be 21 years and Fernando Road, Los Angeles, wine by the glass for $12 and bottles destination offers signature hot and including Faith & Flower, Pacific older. 783 N. Van Ness Ave. (213)373-4677. starting at $55, as well as beer curat- See Restaurant News page 15

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cheese-foam oolong tea. My feasting wasn’t over yet New team of chefs at The Fields LA though. I also enjoyed small plates Banc of California stadium kicks off three floors of dining of shrimp ceviche, fresh shrimp and octopus tostaditas, and chips with by Jill Weinlein guacamole and salsa from ot too long ago, dining under his belt. I particularly enjoyed Coni’Seafood, the eatery led by options near Exposition the playfulness of his chicken laffa Connie Cossio and her daughter Park were limited, save for roll, which was filled with charcoal Bianka. The fish was all very fresh a few fast-food chains and mom- eggplant, golden beets, slaw and – all imported from the Sinaloa and Nand-pop spots. The Fields LA, how- cultivated yogurt. Other items on Nayarit states of Mexico. ever, is changing the game. The his menu include falafel wraps, a Burritos La Palma offers chef exciting new food hall and full-ser- smoked hummus bowl, pickles, and Alberto Bañuelos’ special birria de vice restaurant offers a plethora of organic grain and raw root veg- res burrito, one of the beloved dish- dining opportunities for locals, etable salads. Lucky for visitors at es of late food critic Jonathan Gold. tourists, USC students and faculty, The Fields LA, Ner will be making The savory and spicy beef stew fla- and perhaps most importantly, the the 14-hour flight from Sydney to vors had me hooked after one bite, attendees of the new 22,000-seat Los Angeles every 10 weeks to and I quickly understood why Gold Banc of California stadium. introduce new seasonal delights to was such a fan. The first of the three floors fea- his menu. Italian classics can be found at tures a number of famous Los Two other premier chefs featured The Fields LA as well. Piccolo Angeles area chefs cooking up deli- on the first-floor are Jason Fullilove, Antico Pizzeria Focacceria features cious bites. Otium’s Timothy of Barbara Jean, and Shirley Chung, chef Chad Colby and his team mak- Hollingsworth, at the C.J. Boyd’s of “Top Chef.” Fullilove prepares ing thick focaccia-crust pizzas and Fried Chicken counter, offers fun exciting American soul food, sandwiches reminiscent of those in sandwiches named after Los including jambalaya, slow-cooked Rome. Pizza options include a Angeles spots, such as the Malibu, barbecue ribs, oyster po’boys, craw- Margherita, pepperoni, tomato, East LA, K-Town and Otium. For fish mac and cheese, and a soul food white sausage with sage, and three- kids, Hollingsworth offers chicken bowl filled with braised greens, meat pie topped with bacon, photo by Jill Weinlein strips, waffle fries and his signature black-eyed peas, sweet potato latke sausage and salami. Sandwiches on Jonathan Gold loved Burritos La Palma, now available at The Fields LA. banana pudding with vanilla wafers. and bacon on steamed rice. the menu include mortadella, sala- I tried the East LA sandwich with Next door at Ms. Chi Café, mi, porchetta, sweet coppa and veg- For drinks, Nick Meyer and Hollingsworth’s stand-alone restau- lime crema, cilantro, cabbage and Chung offers her delicious etarian with ricotta. Julian Cox designed the cocktail rant scheduled to open in October. salsa, and savored each bite. dumplings filled with chicken, Don’t forget the sweets – Katie program, with plenty of seasonal The Fields LA may have just Next door at Akko Port, the affa- shrimp and pork. She also makes Hagan-Whelchel, of “Cooking concoctions and frozen options. A opened, but the dining hall, with its ble chef Roy Ner offered a warm pot stickers with beef and sweet car- Under Fire,” and pastry chef Leah beer garden outside of the stadium collection of popular local chefs, smile as he handed out his laffa rots, and a vegan version filled with Chin-Katz have established Sweet serves beer, wine, mixed drinks and has already scored. The three-floor rolls. Ner is a star chef in Sydney, spicy tofu. Chung also offers spe- and Savory inside the hall selling boozy shakes. space is open daily for lunch, snacks Australia with two successful cialty tea beverages, including milk salads, snacks to go, along with The second floor of The Fields and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Middle Eastern restaurants, includ- tea, jasmine green tea with fresh baked items, including cupcakes, LA features a sit-down restaurant $-$$ 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los ing the critically acclaimed ARIA, chopped peaches, and a signature teacakes, cookies, bars and éclairs. and bar called Free Play, Angeles.

   

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1200 block of Havenhurst. Aug. 20 At 2:30 p.m., a suspect stole a bicycle in the 800 block of Cole. An unknown committed a grand At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- OLICE LOTTER theft in the 600 block of N. pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect burglarized a P B Robertson at 2:30 p.m. 8200 block of Beverly. vehicle parked in the 900 block of N. Cahuenga at 3:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked near the corner of At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between 8900 block of Santa Monica. Sunset and Martel at 12:01 a.m. committed a burglary in the 400 Aug. 11 and Aug. 26. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- block of S. Cloverdale. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect committed a At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles grand theft in the 8900 block of pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Santa Monica at 8 p.m. 6400 block of Santa Monica. grand theft in the 1500 block of N. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Vista at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Los Angeles Police At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 500 tim in the 700 block of La Brea at robbed a victim near the corner of Beverly Hills Police block of Alta Drive. 3:03 p.m. Department Rosewood and Fairfax. Department An unknown female suspect At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 16 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- assaulted a victim at an undis- burglarized a vehicle parked near Aug. 11 tim in the 6000 block of Hollywood closed location on North Doheny A suspect assaulted a victim dur- the corner of Sycamore and Orange. at 8:50 p.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect Drive at 11:08 a.m. The suspect ing a domestic violence incident in committed a burglary in the 500 was approximately 41 years old, 5 the 100 block of S. Lucerne at 2 An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Camden Drive. feet 5 inches tall and 105 pounds. a.m. Aug. 23 petty theft in the 5800 block of At 2:52 p.m., an identity theft was At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 11 a.m. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 13 reported in the 200 block of S. robbed a victim near the corner of committed a grand theft in the 500 Doheny Drive. Melrose and Gardner. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Detroit. An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 6400 grand theft in the 200 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a block of Maryland. An unknown suspect committed a Rodeo Drive at 1 p.m. West Hollywood burglary in the 6700 block of petty theft in the 7700 block of Melrose at 3:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Melrose at 12:15 p.m. At 1:02 p.m., an identity theft was Sheriff’s Station vehicle parked in the 300 block of reported in the 200 block of S. At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect S. Detroit at 7:30 p.m. At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- Gale Drive. Aug. 13 committed a petty theft in the 100 pect robbed a victim in the 4300 block of N. La Cienega. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. Aug. 15 At 2:50 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 committed a burglary in the 8500 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of N. Las Palmas. An unknown suspect committed a block of Melrose. An unknown female suspect com- tim in the 6300 block of Hollywood petty theft in the 100 block of N. La mitted a grand theft in the 400 at 8:55 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Cienega at 5:20 p.m. block of N. Rodeo Drive at 1:34 An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 300 block of burglary in the 8700 block of p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect S. McCadden Place at t 8:20 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly at 4:52 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft near the At 5:30 p.m., two unknown male 5500 block of W. First. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of La Brea and Sunset. suspects committed a burglary in At noon, an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the the 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. committed a theft in the 600 block 1000 block of N. El Centro. An unknown suspect burglarized a One suspect was approximately 5 of N. Robertson. Aug. 17 vehicle parked in the 5800 block of feet 5 inches tall, and the other At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Sunset at 8:40 p.m. was approximately 5 feet 8 inches An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the victim in the 5700 block of Wilshire tall. burglary in the 7200 block of Santa 7100 block of Sunset. at 11:15 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Monica at 10 p.m. pect committed a grand theft in the Two unknown suspects committed An unknown suspect committed a 8100 block of Sunset. a grand theft in the 9700 block of At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 21 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 600 block of Wilshire Boulevard at 6:53 p.m. At 12:20 a.m., an unknown sus- 900 block of Palm. Ridgeley at 3:50 a.m. Aug. 24 One suspect was approximately 5 pect committed a burglary in the feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds. At 9:10 a.m., an unknown suspect 5800 block of Carlton Way. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 14 assaulted a victim near the corner stole a bicycle in the 1100 block of At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect of McCadden Place and Romaine. An unknown suspect committed a N. Gower. committed a burglary in the 200 At 1:45 a.m., a suspect committed burglary in the 100 block of S. block of S. Rexford Drive. a burglary in the 8700 block of An unknown suspect committed a Crescent Heights at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Santa Monica. petty theft in the 5100 block of victim near the corner of Wilshire Aug. 16 Wilshire at 10 a.m. At 9:10 a.m., an unknown suspect and Hauser at 6:30 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a stole a vehicle parked near the victim in the 9000 block of Sunset At midnight, an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Wilshire and Dunsmuir. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect at 2 a.m. committed a burglary in the 100 committed a petty theft in the 600 committed a burglary in the 300 block of N. Maple Drive. block of N. Rossmore. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Beachwood. Aug. 16 burglary in the 200 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Gramercy Place at 1 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- burglary in the 500 block of N. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 8500 block of tim in the 5600 block of Lexington Canon Drive at 1:30 p.m. committed a grand theft in the Burton Way at 3 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect at 10:40 a.m. 9000 block of Dicks. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:38 p.m., an unknown suspect 8000 block of W. Third. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 200 block of A vehicle burglary was reported in committed a burglary in the 6500 committed a burglary in the 400 S. Beverly Drive. the 8700 block of Sunset at 7 p.m. block of Drexel. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Gower. burglary in the 5300 block of An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 17 An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire at 4:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 100 block of S. grand theft in the 200 block of S. petty theft in the 7800 block of Oakhurst Drive at 4 p.m. At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect La Brea at 5 p.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly at 3 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a burglary in the 1400 Aug. 18 9100 block of Sunset. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Hudson. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 committed a petty theft near the At midnight, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Lucerne. An unknown suspect committed a corner of Third and Gilmore. committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 1200 block of petty theft in the 100 block of N. 9500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Detroit at 11 p.m. Larchmont at 6:10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 18 theft near the corner of Melrose An unknown suspect committed a At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect and Vine at 7:35 p.m. burglary in the 300 block of S. pect committed a grand theft in the assaulted a victim near the corner burglarized a vehicle parked near Robertson Boulevard at 9 a.m. 600 block of Robertson. of Wilcox and Melrose. the corner of Kilkea and Third. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- pect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of Highland and At 7 p.m., three unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a Aug. 18 Selma. pects, two male and the other victim near the corner of Wilshire vehicle parked in the 8300 block of female, committed a grand theft in At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect and Curson at 1 p.m. W. Third at 8:30 p.m. the 500 block of Chalette Drive. burglarized a residence in the Aug. 25 One of the male suspect was 8400 block of Sunset. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect approximately 6 feet tall and 200 committed a petty theft in the 6200 robbed a victim near the corner of At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect pounds, while the other was An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. Sixth and La Brea. burglarized a vehicle parked in the approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall grand theft in the 7100 block of 1500 block of N. Poinsettia Place. No description was provided of the Santa Monica at 4:15 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- female suspect. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a cle parked near the corner of Ivar victim in the 300 block of Hauser at vehicle parked in the 1600 block of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect 8:15 p.m. and Yucca at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the N. Martel at 8:30 p.m. burglary in the 200 block of N. 1100 block of Ogden. Robertson Boulevard at 9 p.m. Aug. 19 Aug. 22 At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 1200 block At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle burglary in the 900 block of At 1:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect of N. McCadden Place. committed a burglary in the 9900 Palm at 10 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1300 assaulted a victim near the corner block of Durant Drive. block of N. Martel. of Hollywood and Las Palmas. Aug. 26 Aug. 19 Aug. 19 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a A suspect assaulted a victim during At 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 6100 block of Sunset at petty theft in the 6800 block of a domestic violence incident in the At midnight, an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 7 a.m. Hollywood at 12:30 p.m. 600 block of Hauser at 12:15 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 August 30, 2018

Little Bar celebrates

itsThis fall,teen celebrate years the 13th birthday of Little Bar on La Brea Avenue. Over a decade ago when Angelo Vacco first opened Little Bar, La Brea Avenue south of Wilshire Boulevard didn’t have too much happening. Vacco started this neighborhood bar in a “bar-less” area serving, at the time, only beer and wine, and eventually upgraded his place to serve a full line of alcoholic beverages. “I wanted to open a place that reminded people of their bar back home,” said Vacco, who was raised in New England. “Little Bar is a unpretentious place to meet up for a drink, relax, enjoy friends and good times.” With music that’s not too loud and a friendly staff, Little Bar makes for the perfect evening stop. The bar photo by Stephanie Parkinson has 15 beers on tap, a full line of creative cocktails and a few wines by the glass. Little Bar doesn’t have a Michael and Emily Jilg enjoyed the Latin flavors of Los Angeles Food and kitchen, but you can order delivery right into the estab- Wine Festival’s “Heat on the Street” on Grand Avenue in downtown L.A., lishment. co-hosted by chefs Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger and Aarón Sanchéz. Little Bar is located at 757 S. La Brea Ave. (323)937- The four-day festival showcased some of L.A.’s top chefs and restaurants, 9210, littlebarlounge.com. photo courtesy of Little Bar a multitude of wineries and spirit companies. mid-century modern vibe designed fried chicken and waffles with red- arons. For drinks, Champagne option to add speck or prosciutto. by Kelly Wearstler while enjoying eye gravy and a fried egg, or an floats and other beverages will be Esters is open until 11 p.m. on Restaurant News Labor Day summer dishes that eggs Benedict pizza with prosciut- offered. Tickets are $45 per person. Labor Day. 1314 Seventh St., Santa From page 12 include salads, grain bowls and cre- to, Grana Padano cheese, hol- For reservations, call and reserva- Monica, (310)899-6900. cold udon bowls with a tempura bar ative sandwiches. 9400 W. landaise sauce and two fried eggs. tions (213)743-8824. 900 W. featuring tempura-fried vegetables Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, 9411 Culver Blvd., Culver City, Olympic Blvd. and proteins, and a toppings station (310)407-7791. (310)558-0421. 612 S. Flower St., All-American Labor Day with freshly grated ginger, cilantro, Los Angeles, (213)622-4500. barbecue sauces and more. Open seven days 15300 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Esters Wine Shop & Bar’s owntown Los Angeles’ walk- a week starting at 11 a.m. 8500 Baltaire’s Labor Day brunch Oaks, (818)728-9818. happy hour up Prank Bar is hosting a spe- Beverly Blvd. 2029 Sawtelle Blvd., xecutive chef Travis Strickland cial Labor Day event on Sept. 3 Los Angeles, (424)317-2222. ow on Mondays, including D will offer a special brunch Circa 55 at Labor Day, guests can enjoy from 2 p.m. to midnight. Executive menu with five sweet and savory E The Beverly Hilton N$9 glasses of house wine, burrata chef Ricardo Sanchez grills racks toasts, each paired with a different crostini for $7 and half-dozen oys- of ribs and chickens and serves rosé wine this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day elebrate Labor Day early on ters for $18 from 3 p.m. to closing. them alongside mac and cheese, This special is served from 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, from 11:30 The corkage fee is also waived at coleslaw and fries. Enjoy drink spe- celebrations to 2:30 p.m. Each toast and rosé Ca.m. to 3 p.m. at Circa 55. This Ester’s on Mondays. Also this cials on beer, boilermakers, and the pairing is available à la carte and poolside barbecue features burgers, weekend, brunch is extended “All-American Truffle Shuffle” Labor Day summer priced separately. 11647 San ribs, beer and more, along with live through Monday, Sept. 3, from 10 made with a PBR tall boy and a barbecue at The Peninsula Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, entertainment next to the hotel’s a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cool down on the shot of George Dickel rye whiskey. (424)273-1660. iconic Aqua Star Pool. 9876 patio with chilled build-your-own 1100 S. Hope St., (213)493-4786. Beverly Hills Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, buckets for $24 that include four elish in sunset views on Labor (310)887-6055. canned craft beers and wines of Labor Day at Melody Day weekend from above your choice. A tableside mimosa irgil Village’s Melody will RLittle Santa Monica Boulevard. service for $28 comes with a bottle honor Labor Day with execu- The Roof Garden at The Peninsula Enjoy a sky-high Labor Day of prosecco alongside three, fresh- Vtive chef Justin Abram grilling restaurant will celebrate the long barbecue squeezed orange, watermelon and burgers on Monday, Sept. 3, as weekend Friday through Sunday, njoy a poolside Labor Day lemon mint juices. Menu items guests play cornhole on the patio. A from 5 to 9 p.m. Watch executive party on Saturday, Sept. 1., on include spicy shrimp and grits with country DJ set will entertain atten- chef David Codney grill traditional Ethe rooftop of The Ritz-Carlton, corn, bell peppers, honey and bar- dees enjoying oysters; chilled red, barbecue specialties such as coffee- Los Angeles. The celebration, from becue beer glaze. The made-to- white and pink wines; burgers and and-chipotle-smoked beef ribs, noon to 5 p.m., features savory, order frittatas, featuring kale, sandwiches. Come in from 4 to 10 Pabst Blue Ribbon beer can chick- smoky and sweet classics from the onion, shiitake mushrooms and p.m. 751 N. Virgil Ave., Los photo courtesy of Public School on Tap en, charred branzino and pulled hotel’s WP24 by Wolfgang Puck. sun-dried tomatoes, come with the Angeles, (323)922-6037. pork biscuit. Finish with delicious Bask in panoramic views of down- house-made s’mores. 9882 S. Santa Labor Day brunch at town Los Angeles as executive chef Monica Blvd., (310)975-2855. John Lechleidner prepares prime Public School on Tap beef brisket and baby back ribs os Angeles’ favorite scholastic- with a mesquite smoker. Grilled Poolside Labor Day fun themed gastropub will serve sausages and glazed chicken will be at Viviane Lbrunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. all served with traditional sides such as weekend and on Labor Day, Sept. potato salad, asparagus, grilled corn xecutive chef Michael Reed 3. Known for its creative fare and salad, mac and cheese, and corn will offer a limited menu and craft beer, PS on Tap will offer bread. Sweet Labor Day treats Epoolside DJ sets from Sept. 1 to 3 pitchers of mimosas and bloody include freshly made berry crumble from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy the Mary’s along with chicken wings, cake, brownies, cookies and mac- 16 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Weirdn Al’ honored with star on Walk of Fame Yankovic popularized parody songs such as ‘Eat It,’ ‘Like a Surgeon,’ and ‘Word Crimes’

“Weird Al” Yankovic was hon- ored with the 2,643rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 27. The star was dedicated in the photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Foundation category of recording at 6914 Hollywood Blvd., across the street Fuente Latina will receive $250,000 over three years to launch a from the TCL Chinese Theatre. Spanish language, pro-Israel media presence in L.A. “Weird Al has single-handedly created an industry of parody. His fans have been waiting for this star for a very long time. We are excited Jewish Community Foundation to honor this very funny man on our world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Ana Martinez, produc- announcesThe Jewish Community grant recipientsThe recipients this year are er of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. photo by Marlene Panoyan Foundation of Los Angeles Act.IL, Bet Tzedek, Fuente Latina, Yankovic is a pop culture icon announced over $2 million in Hillel 818, IsraAID, Jewish Big and the biggest-selling comedy Grammys and a string of Gold and shows as part of his “Ridiculously grants to nine innovative, local ini- Brothers Big Sisters of Los recording artist of all time, with Platinum albums. Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity tiatives focused on transforming Angeles, Jewish Family Service of classic song and music video paro- In 2015 and 2016, Yankovic’s Tour.” Jewish Los Angeles. Los Angeles, Jewish Federation of dies such as “Eat It,” “Like a “Mandatory World Tour” encom- In 2019, Yankovic will follow This year’s Cutting Edge Grant Greater Los Angeles and Project Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” passed 200 shows throughout the up his most bare-bones tour with recipients serve a wide range of Miracle. “Amish Paradise,” “White & U.S., Canada, Europe and his most extravagant tour ever, needs, including training Jewish “This year’s Cutting Edge Grant Nerdy” and “Word Crimes.” Australia, including two nights at “Strings Attached,” where he and teen advisors to offer support and recipients are an exceptionally Now in his fourth decade as the Hollywood Bowl and a sold- his band will be backed every guidance to their peers via a smart- diverse group of social innovators America’s foremost song parodist, out gig at New York’s Radio City night by a full orchestra. phone application; educating and that together address a broad range he has been the recipient of numer- Music Hall. For information, visit empowering Jewish clergy, educa- of issues in Los Angeles,” said ous awards, including four So far this year, he performed 77 weirdal.com. tors, and older adults on the issue Marvin I. Schotland, the founda- of elder abuse; and building a tion’s president and CEO. Spanish language, pro-Israel media For information, visit jewish- presence in Los Angeles. foundation.org.

Laurenn Halsey receives 2018 Mohn Award Museum director praises Halsey’s Bogie s Liquor ‘ambitious sculpture’ and ‘iconography’

The Hammer Museum ’ announced that artist Lauren ENJOY Halsey will receive the $100,000 Mohn Award honoring artistic YOUR excellence. Since 2012, the Mohn Award is given in conjunction with the muse- um’s biennial, Made in L.A., orga- nized this year by Hammer curators Anne Ellegood and Erin Christovale. As part of the Mohn Award, the museum will also pro- duce a monograph of Halsey’s Stock your coolers here! work. Additionally, Daniel Joseph Martinez will receive the Career photo courtesy of the Hammer Museum Don’t Drink & Drive - We Deliver!! Achievement Award honoring bril- Lauren Halsey liance and resilience; and EJ Hill We carry the finest in will receive the Public Recognition tor of the Hammer Museum. funded through the generosity of Award, as chosen by visitors to the “Daniel Joseph Martinez has been Los Angeles philanthropists and art • Beer • Wine Made in L.A. 2018 exhibition. Both active for decades as both artist and collectors Jarl and Pamela Mohn • Spirits • Champagne • Kegs artists will receive $25,000. teacher, and the Career and the Mohn Family Foundation “Lauren Halsey’s ambitious Achievement Award celebrates his as part of Made in L.A., the sculpture is impressive as a site- contributions to the Los Angeles art Hammer’s biennial exhibition specific installation at the Hammer community. Our visitors responded series highlighting emerging and 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine and as a prototype for her upcom- strongly to EJ Hill’s moving dura- under-recognized artists from the ing public artwork in the South tional performance and immersive Los Angeles region. The exhibition Call us! 323-469-1414 Central community. The Mohn installation. We are thrilled to dis- is on view through Sept. 2. www.bogiesliquor.com Award recognizes her distinctive tinguish all three of these formida- The Hammer Museum is located Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am iconography and community-build- ble artists and their work.” at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- ing vision,” said Ann Philbin, direc- All three awards were once again mation, visit hammer.ucla.edu. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 August 30, 2018

‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is reminiscent

ofIt’s ‘80seasy to look teen back at allfilms, those with without his ex Gen (Emilija the Baranac). racism iconic ’80s rom-coms, forgetting Crazy antics ensue as Lara Jean about stereotypical characters like realizes her adventures in love are Long Duk Dong in “Sixteen more complicated than previously Candles” or the frequency with thought. which John Hughes films employed Delightful is a simple but elegant homophobic slurs. Too bad, consid- way to describe a film with a cre- ering how much those films might ative premise and strong perfor- spend the whole film learning quite resonate, speaking to high school mances to support it. And while it a bit about Lara Jean thanks to a angst and setting the stage for the channels Hughes and all those other voiceover that makes the story feel genre to come. ’80s and ’90s greats, it’s never more like a first-person novel, over- But if you need a break from nos- mean. High school films have a ten- flowing with personality and splen- talgic classics that make you say, “It dency to demonize certain charac- did text nuggets. This isn’t lazy VO was a different time,” as if that ters, which is a weird thing to do to work that merely recaps; it’s a win- removes all social responsibility, a population whose frontal lobes dow into one young lady’s first real perhaps I can interest you in some- remain in the works. attempt at romance, even when she photo courtesy of Netflix believes she’s faking. thing current that channels John Instead, most characters receive Lana Condor stars as Lara Jean in “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” Hughes without the baggage. “To real motivations, not necessarily It’s also worth noting that while a a film exploring the nuances of growing up. All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” an closure. This is Lara Jean and film like “Crazy Rich Asians” pro- adaption of Jenny Han’s young Peter’s film more than any others, vides audiences with a dive into a adult novel, taps into all the perks of though sequels could build on a foreign locale, illuminating a differ- feature Asian representation they can’t do it all. We need more of the high school rom-com: great promising supporting cast, includ- ent cultural experience, “To All the will also feel no obligation to be any these stories, starting with the “To music, awkward teenage moments, ing wonderful characters like Boys” feels no obligation to overtly one kind of film. All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” quirky sidekick friends and an out- Cathcart as spunky little Kitty, discuss race and ethnicity. Lara Jean White-led cinema enjoys this lack sequels based on Han’s other nov- rageous premise best reserved for Madeleine Arthur’s playful take on and her sisters are Korean American of obligation to address race all the els. Lara Jean’s story best not be reel life, not our less melodramatic best friend Chris and even Lara with a white dad. We see it, a time (it’s called privilege), while over, and Condor (Jubilee in “X- routines. Jean’s dad (John Corbett, or Aidan Korean dish is mentioned once, films starring people of color might Men: Apocalypse”) is too good to be Nothing is more Hughes meta Shaw for all you “Sex and the City” that’s it. Hopefully, as more films feel the need to do more. One film done. than little sis Kitty (Anna Cathcart) lovers), a gynecologist who tries not mailing introverted Lara Jean’s to bring work home and remain a (Lana Condor) private love letters to chill but concerned parent. the five crushes of her life. It seems Against all odds, the rom-com NOW cruel, but Kitty just wants big sis to continues to have a good year, and have plans on a Saturday night. “To All the Boys” is splendid for the LEASING YOUR NEW HOME The backlash is quick. One recip- right reasons. Unlike problematic ient, neighbor Josh (Israel high school films which eroticize Broussard), just broke up with Lara underage characters or champion Jean’s oldest sister Margot, now at truly awful messages (“She’s All college. Her only option is avoid- That” basically implies ugly people ance. just need to dress better), this is a Once the dust settles, Lara Jean pure film. Romantic scenes are not and another letter recipient Peter an excuse to sneak a peek, and the (Noah Centineo) – the most dreamy, chemistry forms less from lingering most popular boy in all of high glances than sincere conversations school – concoct a plan to pretend about shared and differing life expe- date each other to throw off Josh riences. and help Peter get back together But in true Hughes form, we

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GetPilgrim ready School, to which play starts –sory and learning learn components – at to pro-PilgrimPilgrim SchoolSchool Secondary Librarian classes on Sept. 5, is celebrating its mote physical, cognitive and social and Director of Marketing Kristine 60th anniversary this year, and a big development from age 2 through Williams said. part of the celebration focuses on junior kindergarten. Students use Renovations to the elementary the expansion and renovation of their imaginations to bring the space playground will be completed by play spaces for the Pilgrim campus. to life, from sensory learning with the beginning of the school year. The Field of Dreams was dedicat- water and sand to motor skills The new features include a state-of- ed in January and for the first time, development using a working water the-art climbing structure, group the Pilgrim Patriots hosted home pump atop a green hilltop. swing, grassy berm with adjacent soccer and flag football games. “This is not just a playground – it seating for outdoor learning and In February, Pilgrim celebrated is an extension of our classrooms seven new shade trees. the opening of its early education where, oftentimes, the most interest- “It is intended to be a park-like play space. The playground has sen- ing lessons can be explored,” experience for all,” Williams added.

photo courtesy of Sean Twomey/2Me Studios Dr. Sheryl Cohen, Pilgrim’s director of elementary and early education, brought her expertise to the design of the new playground which includes a slide, organic garden, super-sized sand box, water pump and small stream, and tools for water play. Pilgrim School is located at 540 S. Commonwealth Ave.

photo courtesy of Marlborough School Marlborough’s new Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation houses the school’s three robotics teams and entrepreneurship classes. Marlborough School opens new innovation center Marlborough School, an independent, urban day school serving young women from grades 7-12, has opened its new Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Weaving together engineering, digital arts, robotics, media, academic research and entrepreneurship, CEI serves as an idea incubator, where stu- dents and faculty from across multiple disciplines can discover and learn in a space designed to enhance collaboration and experiential learning. The CEI includes a digital media studio built in consultation with engi- neers from Google and YouTube, multiple collaborative workspaces, an ideation and maker space, a student-led help desk and student-led entrepre- neurial kiosk, and is home to Marlborough’s three robotics teams and entrepreneurship classes. “At the root of our mission at Marlborough is a commitment to inspiring and empowering each student to imagine where her curiosity can take her, both here at Marlborough and well into her future as a learner and a leader,” said Priscilla Sands, head of the school. “This new space will pro- vide the school community with opportunities to learn, socialize, and grow in ways that will position all our students for success in college, career and life.” Marlborough School is located at 250 S. Rossmore Ave. For informa- tion, visit marlborough.org

CelebrateFilmmaker Steven Spielbergthe movies will List,” and at a thirdthe Oscar Bowl for Best appear as a guest during the “John Director for “Saving Private Ryan.” Williams: Maestro of the Movies” He is a recipient of the DGA’s weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, Lifetime Achievement Award, the Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. American Film Institute’s Lifetime The weekend celebrates the 40th Achievement Award, the Irving G. anniversary of Williams’ Bowl Thalberg Award from the Academy debut with some of his biggest of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, movie hits, some performed with and a Kennedy Center Honor. film clips. David Newman leads the Williams has received five Los Angeles Philharmonic in the Academy Awards and 51 Oscar first half of the program. nominations, making him the Williams leads the second half of Academy’s most-nominated living the program, during which person and the second-most nomi- Spielberg will introduce selections nated person in the history of the from their 45-year artistic collabora- Oscars. tion, which has resulted in some of Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Aug. 31 the most popular and celebrated and Sept. 1, and 7:30 p.m. on Sept. films in Hollywood history. 2. Among his honors, Spielberg is a The Hollywood Bowl is located at three-time Academy Award winner, 2301 N. Highland Ave. For tickets earning two Oscars for Best Director and information, visit hollywood- and Best Picture for “Schindler’s bowl.com, or call (323)850-2000. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press back to SCHOOL 19 August 30, 2018

Bill calls for free Hanock Park students greet super- community college sized King Tut’s ‘Guardian’ statue for two years A 32-foot-tall, two-ton replica exhibition tickets, catalogues statue of King Tut’s “Guardian of signed by Egyptologist Dr. Zahi As the initial group of first-time, Ka” is being erected today, Aug. 30, Hawass, Original Farmers Market full-time students prepares to begin at the Original Farmers Market, gift certificates, and passes to the newly free classes at community corner of Third and Fairfax. Metropolitan Fashion Week colleges statewide, Assembly lead- Miss California USA Kelley Closing Gala and Fashion Awards. ers have introduced a measure stat- Johnson and Councilman David Photos must be posted to Instagram ing the legislature’s intent to waive Ryu, 4th District, are scheduled to or Twitter through Sept. 27 using fees for the second year. By doing attend the 8:30 a.m. ceremony, as #KingTutTour and #Sweepstakes so, an associate degree in California well as 160 third- through fifth- with the tags @farmersmarketla will effectively become free. grade students from Hancock Park and @kingtuttour. Visit kingtutex- Assembly Bill 1862, jointly Elementary School. hibition.com/en/terms.php for authored by Assemblymen Miguel The statue coincides with details. Santiago, David Chiu and Kevin Metropolitan Fashion Week, run- During Metropolitan Fashion McCarty, comes directly on the ning from Sept. 27-Oct. 7, and will Week, designers will showcase heels of the implementation of serve as a backdrop for a King Tut- gowns and costumes inspired by 2017’s AB 19 (jointly authored by inspired opening night and fashion “KING TUT: Treasures of the the same legislators) which made the design contest. The super-sized Golden Pharaoh.” The exhibition first year of community college free statue is a replica of the original features the authentic guardian statue for all first-time, full-time students. artifact on display in the exhibit from King Tut’s tomb, on view out- “In the fight against income “KING TUT: Treasures of the side of Egypt for the first time. One inequality, a free education is the Golden Pharaoh,” on view through of a pair that flanked the sealed entry- greatest instrument we have,” said Jan. 6 at the California Science way to the tomb, which was discov- Santiago (D-Los Angeles). “We owe Center. It will be exhibited next to ered in 1922, the original guardian is this effort to the students entering the iconic Farmers Market Clock approximately six-feet tall. community college this year. We Tower through Sept. 27. The Original Farmers Market is owe it to the economy of California Visitors who post photos with the located at 6333 W. Third St. For – the fifth largest in the world. And photo courtesy of AP Images statue on social media can enter a information, call (323)933-9211, or most importantly, we owe it to our A “Guardian of Ka” statue replica is being installed at the Original Farmers sweepstakes to win prizes including visit farmersmarketla.com. children. Whether community col- Market. lege is used as a stepping stone to our amazing four-year universities or to apprenticeships and workforce training programs, it is a key compo- nent of California’s education framework and should be the corner- stone of a debt-free education.” “Young people should have every chance to find their passion and grow their talents – and higher edu- cation is a path to the success that we dream about for all of our children,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “L.A. has been leader in the movement to expand access to com- munity college, and I am proud to join Assembly member Santiago in this movement to keep breaking down more barriers so that no stu- dent in California grows up believ- ing that a degree is beyond their reach.” The introduction of AB 1862 is a signal that conversations will begin immediately about how to finance and implement the second year of free community college. The legisla- tors plan to introduce a comprehen- sive measure with the start of the 2018-19 legislative session in December. Grammy-nominated music icon offers scholarships Charles Wright, legendary soul and funk singer-songwriter, is offer- ing scholarships to deserving stu- dents in need of financial assistance. “We’re looking for students, who are interested in learning more about their history – knowing your history and your culture will guide you through your future,” Wright said. “Many students who are col- lege-bound need a little bit of help financially to achieve their dreams. We want to help students defray the cost of education, even when the student isn’t academically or athlet- ically gifted.” Applications must be received by Jan. 30, 2019. Wright is an award- winning guitarist, composer and recording artist best known as the leader of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. He is the author of “Up: From Where We’ve Come,” which details the impact of white supremacy and institutions that enforced segregation in America during his lifetime and how he was able to overcome it through music. For information and to apply, visit expressyourself.net. Recipients will be notified by mid-May. 20 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Back-to-school luau caps first week of classes Several hundred students and their families turned out on Aug. 25 for the second annual “Immaculate Heart Land Luau,” hosted by Immaculate Heart High School’s Athletic Department and Parents Booster Club. The event welcomed new and returning students to an evening of both barbecue and a traditional luau dinner, performances by pro- fessional Hawaiian dancers, and fun and games, including a hula- hoop contest, a dunk tank and a bounce house. The celebration capped the first week of the new school year for photo by Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart photo by Jamie Pham/GLAZA both Immaculate Heart High Immaculate Heart Middle School students, including eighth grader Kid-friendly activities, documentaries, keeper walkabouts and more on School and Middle School. Noah Johnson (right), showed their hula hoop skills at the luau. Sept. 1 will give Los Angeles Zoo visitors the opportunity to better under- Immaculate Heart High School stand vultures. and Middle School is located at 5515 Franklin Ave. For informa- tion, visit immaculateheart.org. Learn about vultures and honor back to SCHOOL FleetThe Los AngelesWeek Zoo at will celebratethe L.A. International Zoo Vulture Awareness Day with special activities on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. publishing now through Sept. Visitors can learn about the often-misunderstood birds and the chal- lenges they face in the wild with education and discovery stations, keeper walkabouts, special entertainment and more. Kid-friendly activities include a “Color Me Condor” and “Vulture Necktie” craft station; “micro-trash” and “biofact” education stations; as well as keeper walkabouts offering up-close views of a California condor at 11 a.m. and a king vulture at 1 p.m. The day’s entertainment includes screenings of “The Condor’s Shadow,” a documentary that follows the Los Angeles and San Diego Zoo’s efforts to increase the condor population in an attempt to save it from extinction, at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., and a special edition of the popular “World of Birds” show featuring endangered Cape vultures, which are among Africa’s largest raptors, presented at noon and 2:30 p.m. Visitors can also cool off in the California Condor Rescue Zone – an air- conditioned, interactive play space for children ages six and older – and view California condors in their hilltop home at the zoo via live video feeds. Tickets are $21 and can be purchased online or at the box office. Tickets for Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members are $16. Free parking is available. The Los Angeles Zoo marks the first day of Los Angeles Fleet Week with free admission for all active and retired U.S. military personnel and veterans on Friday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to six accompany- ing friends and family members can receive a discount of $3 off adult and $2 off child admission. Free admission is available for one day only by pre- senting a valid military ID at the time of purchase on Aug. 31 only. Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive. For information and tick- ets, visit lazoo.org.

Greenway Arts Alliance to perform ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Herland’ Greenway Arts Alliance’s 2018- Alliance’s 2018-19 season will be 19 season will include the Tony available at a later date. Award-winning musical “The The Greenway Court Theatre is Color Purple,” the Rolling World located at 544 N. Fairfax Ave. For Premiere play “Herland” and the information, visit greenway- third annual Los Angeles Get Down courttheatre.org, or call (323)673- Festival, which celebrates hip-hop 0544. and the spoken word. “‘The Color Purple’ is story of redemption and empowerment and particularly relevant in today’s political climate,” said Whitney Weston, Greenway Arts Alliance co-founder and co-artistic director. “We feel fortunate that Los Angeles theater veteran, Jeffrey Polk, is on board to bring this powerful story to life on our stage.” “We’re very excited to be collab- orating once again with the National New Play Network and to be presenting the Rolling World Premiere of Grace McLeod’s ‘Herland.’ We had a great experi- ence producing the award-winning Rolling World Premiere of ‘Ripe Frenzy’ by Jennifer Barclay this past May,” said Pierson Blaetz, Greenway Arts Alliance co-founder photo courtesy of Greenway Arts Alliance and co-artistic director. “It’s a great opportunity for a playwrights to Playwright Grace McLeod’s develop a piece with a variety of “Herland” will premiere during the creative teams.” Greenway Arts Alliance’s coming Tickets for Greenway Arts season. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 August 30, 2018

Target project in Hollywood set to resume Beverly Hills completes From page 1 we can complete the project and court could have broad ramifications bring this long, unfortunate saga to for land use approvals across the a close.” state, we believe this matter should Target Corporation said it was, be addressed by the California another BOLD excitedseason by it,” Bosse said of this “When I took office in 2013, the “very pleased with the outcome.” Supreme Court,” Silverstein said. From page 1 summer’s BOLD, adding that it Target project was already “This development brings us one Doug Haines, a member of the La made the city “alive and approved and under construction,” step closer to offering an easy and Mirada Avenue Neighborhood vibrant.” said Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, inspiring shopping experience to Association, said Silverstein is elsewhere throughout L.A., the She said that the increased 13th District. “Through council this area,” a statement from Target working on the case pro bono. He City Council had been looking to word-of-mouth throughout the action, my staff and I worked with Corporation read. “We appreciate added that if the ruling is upheld, it change the traditional early- community from the inaugural city departments to address the the city’s continued support for would set a precedent for allowing evening closing times for BOLD schedule last year helped deficiencies cited by a judge related Target in our ongoing efforts, and we spot-zoning changes for other large Beverly Hills businesses. The lead to an even greater interest in to the lawsuit that brought construc- thank the community for its patience projects throughout the state. council also wanted to address this year’s lineup of events. tion to a halt. The appellate court as we work toward resuming con- “I believe Judge Fruin’s initial the concerns of the city’s hote- Long-term, council members ruling is not only a win for the city, struction.” decision had merit. Instead of liers, some of whom said their have discussed a more modern but a victory for the communities I A timeline for resuming construc- changing the project to accord with guests typically leave Beverly shopping, dining and entertain- represent. Local residents will soon tion was not announced. the law, they changed the law to Hills in the evening when they’re ment experience throughout the have visual relief from the blight Attorney Robert P. Silverstein, accord with the project,” Haines looking for things to do. city on a regular basis. associated with the partially built who represented the plaintiffs in the said. “We believe it will be appro- Last summer, a floating 3D art Members of the Rodeo Drive store, and a brand new neighbor- case, said he plans to ask the priate for this to be reviewed by the exhibit, fireworks and music Committee told the City Council hood-serving amenity that will pro- California Supreme Court to consid- California Supreme Court, and we kicked off a new era of shopping, earlier this year that many local vide hundreds of local jobs for the er the appellate court’s decision. look forward to having that oppor- dining and entertainment in businesses have been looking community. With this path forward, “Because the reversal of the trial tunity.” Beverly Hills. Having completed forward to BOLD’s return, after its second year last weekend, last year’s summer and holiday Bosse said this year’s BOLD was lineup of events. According to a “even bolder.” This summer’s city staff report, there were busi- BOLD programming included nesses last year that had Cedars-Sinai develops newer measure of body fat DJs every Friday night, live increased sales and positive feed- Cedars-Sinai investigators have height and waist circumference To determine relative fat mass, painting performances, food and back from customers during developed a simpler and more measurements. measure your height as well as drink carts, and an BOLD events. A 5 percent accurate method of estimating For the first time, researchers your waist circumference. To #OnlyOnRodeo photo booth on increase in vehicle parking at the body fat than the widely used examined more than 300 possible measure the waist, place the tape Rodeo Drive. In living art on Two Rodeo Parking Garage on body mass index, with the goal of formulas for estimating body fat measure right at the top of the hip Aug. 4 and 18, paintings by BOLD nights last year showed better understanding obesity. using a large database of 12,000 bone and reach it around the body Alexa Meade were applied to that the events helped increase The new method is highlighted adults who participated in a health for the most reliable result. Next, models and a surrounding scene the number of residents and visi- in a study published in “Scientific and nutrition survey conducted by put those numbers into the relative to create a 3D effect. tors on the streets of Beverly Reports,” one of the “Nature” the Centers for Disease Control fat mass equation, making a ratio “Just by creating a mask of Hills. journals. and Prevention. out of the height and waist mea- [shadow and] light with paint, it Summer BOLD concluded on While the BMI is commonly In the next step, investigators surements. The formula is adjust- completely transformed the Aug. 25 with a Next Night Block accepted, many medical experts in calculated the relative fat mass for ed for gender. For men, it’s 64 – space,” Meade said in a state- Party on South Beverly Drive, the field of obesity consider it 3,500 patients and compared the (20 x height/waist circumference) ment. hosted by actor Rob Valletta and inaccurate because it cannot dis- results to the patients’ outcomes = RFM. For women, it’s 76 – (20 There was also a Kids Dance former Miss California Crystal tinguish among bone mass, mus- from a specialized, high-tech body x height/waist circumference) = Society on Aug. 11 in Beverly Lee. cle mass and excess fat. BMI also scan called DXA, widely consid- RFM. Canon Gardens; art walks on The city will begin planning does not account for the influence ered one of the most accurate Nearly 40 percent of the U.S. Aug. 10 and 17 through some of this holiday season’s BOLD of gender. Women generally have methods of measuring body tis- population is considered over- Beverly Hills’ galleries; and flash events, and plans will be more body fat than men. sue, bone, muscle and fat. The weight, according to the CDC. floral arrangements throughout announced in the coming weeks. The new formula developed at patients’ RFM results correspond- Obesity is associated with a poor different points of Rodeo Drive Bosse said there will be some Cedars-Sinai is called the relative ed most closely with the precision quality of life and premature death every Thursday. “new, exciting” things to look fat mass index, and it uses only of the DXA body scan. from chronic disease. “I was extremely thrilled and forward to. 22 August 30, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Marathon announces new hire Marathon Communications, legal, political and community Dept. of Public Health warns of botulism Inc. announced that Paloma relations issues, including the Los Angeles County with bacteria that can cause health officer. “We are asking Perez-McEvoy is joining the development of the Banc of Department of Public Health has wound botulism, a serious illness community providers and part- strategic communications firm. California soccer stadium in identified three additional sus- that can cause death. Injection ners, particularly those serving Most recently a staff member Exposition Park and the Lucas pect cases of botulism associated drug users are at greatest risk, people that use heroin such as for Los Angeles City Councilman Museum of Narrative Art, and the with the use of black tar heroin. especially if injecting contami- substance use providers, to Curren D. Price Jr., Perez- modernization and expansion of This is in addition to the three nated heroin under their skin or inform patients and colleagues McEvoy brings a diverse array of the Los Angeles Convention cases previously identified in into their muscle. about the increased risk. If you skills and experiences, including Center. June (two cases have been con- “We normally see two to three use heroin or know someone prior work in economic develop- A graduate of the UC Davis and firmed and one case is pend- cases of botulism among heroin who uses and wants to quit, call ment, public policy and communi- McGeorge Law School at the ing). Public Health is warning users per year, so this is a signif- our Substance Abuse Service ty engagement. University of Pacific, Perez- that black tar heroin in Los icant increase,” said Muntu Helpline at (844)804-7500 for “It was an incredible privilege McEvoy previously worked as a Angeles may be contaminated Davis, Los Angeles County help.” to spend the last five years with consultant for RMP Strategies and Team Price working on a number associate legal counsel for of important initiatives that Consumer Attorneys of California brought unprecedented invest- in Sacramento before joining the ment, jobs, and housing opportu- staff of former L.A. City Mayor highlights water conservation system nities to South Los Angeles,” Councilman Tony Cardenas as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Perez-McEvoy said. “Building on legislative director. Perez- Garcetti highlighted Cedars- my experiences both in McEvoy volunteers her time with Sinai’s groundwater conservation Sacramento and here in City Hall, several community organizations, program, calling it an example of I look forward to working in a serving on the board of directors innovative conservation as the new realm toward the same goal: of the Weingart YMCA Aquatic city seeks to reduce water con- doing all that I can to improve the and Wellness Center and the sumption. quality of life across the L.A. Salvadoran American Leadership The project has slashed the region.” and Education Fund. medical center’s use of city-sup- During her tenure with CD9, Marathon Communications is plied water by 29 million gallons she represented the council office located at 5900 Wilshire Blvd. For annually, the equivalent of sup- on all land use and economic information, visit marathon- plying 267 single-family homes development matters involving com.com. with water for a year. Garcetti toured the under- ground water system at Cedars- Sinai with executives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Metropolitan Closures taking effect as Water District of Southern California. photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai “Los Angeles is changing how employees seek transfers we think about water, by reward- amount of water it purchases from slashed Cedars-Sinai’s water bill From page 1 component to our integrated retail ing those who conserve,” Garcetti DWP by about 80,000 gallons a by $365,000 a year. The conser- transformation, and will make fur- said. “At a moment when climate day, or 29 million gallons a year. vation effort has attracted the ther adjustments as needed,” the change and drought are becoming The project was honored earlier attention of the DWP, which pro- Corp. to close an additional 33 statement read. the new normal, the Cedars-Sinai this year with the Water vided a $155,355 incentive Sears and 13 Kmart stores was None of the Sears stores on the treatment facility shows how Efficiency Project of the through its Technical Assistance announced last week, following an closure list are in California, but the property owners can help us bet- Year award from the Los Angeles Program. The program offers announcement earlier this year that Kmart on Third Street near Fairfax ter withstand the effects – through Better Building Council. rebates for the installation of the company planned to close near- Avenue is scheduled to close by a strong commitment to conserva- “Cedars-Sinai is proudly com- water-saving projects and equip- ly 100 stores nationwide. The com- November. Employees will have an tion and sustainable design.” mitted to water conservation, and ment to commercial, industrial pany cited the 46 stores’ “unprof- opportunity to move to other Sears The system, developed by our Ground Water Re-Use System and institutional customers as itability” and a desire to focus on its and Kmart stores. It is unclear Cedars-Sinai and an outside con- has taken this to a new level,” well as multifamily residential “best stores” in a statement about whether there are plans for a tractor, Rethink H2O of Chapel said Richard B. Jacobs, execu- customers in Los Angeles. the closures. replacement for the store on Third Hill, North Carolina, captures tive vice president and chief The Metropolitan Water “We continue to evaluate our net- Street. Sears Holding Corp. did not water flowing through an aquifer strategy officer at Cedars-Sinai. District of Southern California work of stores, which is a critical answer requests for comment. beneath the medical center. The “Large institutions and compa- awarded Cedars-Sinai an addi- system cleans the water and nies have a vital role to play in tional $168,000 through its pumps it to help cool the hospi- the environmental health of our Water Savings Incentive tal’s air conditioning. The city, and we are so pleased to do Program. MWD encourages processed groundwater is not our part. We look forward to water savings at businesses and BHUSD teachers, district used for patient or staff purposes. working with Mayor Garcetti industrial facilities by providing It is expected to be used for irriga- and others here today to advance cash incentives for the installation tion in the near future. this important agenda in the of water-saving technologies and try to reach a newlargely devoteddeal to salary increases By tapping the groundwater years ahead.” devices, part of a $43 million From page 1 for teachers. flowing beneath the medical cen- The project, which cost $1.2 annual effort to help Southern “This leaves very little remaining ter, Cedars-Sinai has cut the million to design and build, has California conserve. property tax revenue growth, which the district relies upon to cover formula, which was approved in increased costs in retirement bene- 2014 and ties teacher salary increas- fits, inflation on materials and ser- es to property taxes, was supposed vices, funding new projects and West Hollywood hosts ‘Summer of Sustainability’ to reduce the friction between the growing much needed reserves,” West Hollywood has launched Duran said. “We’re going to help with free technical assistance and district and union. But in retrospect, the statement read. “Summer of Sustainability” in people turn sunlight into energy access to reliable online quotes. she said she thinks it disrupted the The financial standing of the dis- order to inspire local residents to and we’re going to create more Go Solar West Hollywood is a “normal rhythm of negotiation” and trict has been one of the points of take steps to go green. water-friendly residential land- city-sponsored program that has deepened the divide between the contention. Spitz has emphasized As temperatures, utility and scapes. One of the city of West partnered with EnergySage, an two sides. the projected deficits in the adopted gas prices rise, the city’s Long Hollywood’s core values is online solar marketplace that was “Coming here and all these times budgets the board has approved Range Planning Division, which ‘Responsibility for the developed with funding and sup- screaming at us, to say disconcert- over the years, while school board oversees Environmental Environment’ and I’m incredibly port from the U.S. Department of ing is to put it mildly,” she said. member Howard Goldstein likes to Programs, is getting the word out proud of our city’s dedication to Energy. In a statement at the start of nego- stress that the audited actuals, which about three unique time-limited programs that promote sustain- Southern California Edison has tiations, the district said that proper- verify the expenditures and rev- opportunities that promote effi- ability and environmentalism.” relaunched its Charge Ready pro- ty tax revenue growth has been enues, have never shown deficit ciency, environmental steward- The Turf Removal Rebate gram that provides rebates and spending. ship and cost-savings – the Program is back and now called incentives to property owners In a letter to the board onAug. 21, Metropolitan Water District of the Landscape Transformation who install EV chargers. The pro- Answers From Page 11 the Los Angeles County Office of Southern California Landscape Program. Residents and business- gram helps nonresidential cus- Education approved the district’s Transformation Rebate Program, es can get a rebate of $1 per tomers plan, deploy and install 2018-19 budget but also warned the Southern California Edison square foot to remove living turf EV charging stations. Qualified about projected deficit spending and Electric Vehicle Charge Up and replace it with a water-wise properties include locations the potential for salary increases to Rebate Program and Go Solar landscape. West Hollywood rec- where cars are parked for four raise expenditures. West Hollywood. ommends using low-water use hours or more such as multiunit Beverly Hills will elect two new “Our ‘Summer of plants and installing an efficient dwellings and workplaces. school board members in this Sustainability’ will help commu- irrigation system such as drip or For information, visit November’s election, the first since nity members in West MP rotators. weho.org/gogreen, or contact the board switched to elections on Hollywood with tools and West Hollywood is also cele- West Hollywood Senior even-numbered years to comply resources to make greener choic- brating the “Summer of Sustainability Planner Robyn with new state law. Goldstein and es about things that help make Sustainability” by helping prop- Eason at (323)848-6558 or at Korbatov are stepping down. summer great,” Mayor John J. erty owners install solar systems [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 August 30, 2018

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