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Newn report praises BHPD from Management Partners about CBSn Television City sold to Hackman Positive report follows improvements to the department. ‘$750 million $2.3 million settlement “There is a high level of support question’: What does with former captain, of the Beverly Hills Police Department from sworn and civil- the future hold for the other pending lawsuits ian workers in the police depart- ment and community,” said Joe 25-acre campus?     Polisar, of Management Partners.     “There is a need for greater unity Two weeks after Beverly Hills of command, and more communi- After more than a year of spec- settled a lawsuit with a former cation and understanding needed. ulation, CBS Television City, police captain who sued claiming There is always room for home to “The Price is Right,” “All he was discriminated against and improvement.” in the Family” and countless other passed over for the job of Beverly Polisar spoke during a mostly shows that shaped television histo- Hills police chief, the City See BHPD page 26 ry, will be sold to Hackman Council received a progress report Capital Partners for $750 million, the companies announced on Dec. 10. “The acquisition of the leg- endary Television City will add photo courtesy of CBS another crown jewel to our portfo- Television City, pictured in 1953, one year after it opened, has pro- lio,” said Michael Hackman, CEO duced some of the most memorable shows in television history. of Hackman Capital Partners. “We have had great success moderniz- plans for the site’s long-term acting CEO of CBS Corporation, ing and transforming real estate future. The company owns local said in a statement that the sale into state-of-the art facilities for properties including the Culver will increase the network’s “finan- notable media, entertainment and Studios, the Culver Steps, 5500 cial flexibility,” allowing it to fur- content creation companies. With Jefferson Blvd. and Coral Circle, ther invest in content creation. a tremendous operations team which are office, retail or industri- “We will be transitioning this already in place, we envision an al spaces. Media reports emerged venerable site to a new owner who exciting future for this storied pro- in October that Hackman and CBS is committed to its legacy as both duction studio.” were close to reaching an agree- a cultural landmark and modern But Hackman, an L.A.-based ment on the sale of Television production facility,” he said. real estate investment and operat- City, which opened in 1952. ing company, does not yet have Joseph Ianniello, president and See CBS page 26 photo by Luke Harold

The final plastic straw for Santan surprises kids at LAPD giveaway Police, anonymous donors chip in to help Losn Angeles restaurants Pink’s, Du-Par’s low-income families among restaurants that celebrate the holidays have already begun     phasing out plastic Thousands of children received  
  holiday gifts on Dec. 8 during the LAPD Hollywood Division’s annual Many restaurants are ahead of toy giveaway, an event dating back at the curve when it comes to plastic least 20 years in which police collect straw use. In a unanimous vote donations and distribute toys to needy by the Los Angeles City Council families. on Dec. 5, plastic straws will only The toys were purchased with approximately $22,000 from anony- be available by request in all photo by Edwin Folven restaurants by October 2019. mous community donors and police Canter’s Deli and Du-Par’s personnel. Hollywood Division Hollywood Division Officer Paul Jordan appeared as Santa Claus at an Restaurant and Bakery both Officer Paul Jordan, dressed as Santa LAPD toy distribution on Dec. 8 for needy families. made plastic straws only avail- Claus, welcomed children and hand- able by request months before the ed out gifts. Jordan’s wife and daugh- selected at different elementary and “I can tell you among the officers ter appeared as Mrs. Claus and middle schools throughout the area here, there wasn’t a dry eye among city’s announced ordinance. photo by Karen Villalpando “We have stopped offering Santa’s helper, and the children posed and given a ticket to the giveaway. All them,” Davis said. “Just looking at straws since September,” said The Los Angeles City Council for photos in a festively-decorated of this is to help people in need, show the kids’ faces and seeing those fam- Frances Tario, president and hopes to ban plastic straws alto- room. goodwill and build partnerships in the ilies struggling was very emotional. CEO of Du-Par’s Restaurants gether by 2021. The giveaway makes a big differ- community.” That’s why we do this job.” and Bakeries. “Some customers ence for families with limited The students were from Le Conte Families who accompanied the still ask for them, [but] we have made the switch to distributing incomes, said Sgt. Darrell Davis, who Middle School, and Van Ness and 3,000 students were also very grate- found more people not interested plastic straws by request about oversees the division’s community Bancroft elementary schools, among ful. in using a straw.” six months ago. He and Tario cite relations office and organized the others. Davis said on the evening “It means a lot that the kids can Marc Canter, co-owner of event. before the giveaway, officers brought have these gifts,” said Hollywood See Straw page 26 six homeless families to the station to Canter’s Deli, said his restaurant “We have about 3,000 kids come See LAPD page 30 through,” Davis said. “They are pre- select toys for their children. 2 December 13, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

the voices of Rod at 7 p.m. The film marks the directori- Beverly Hills Gilfry and Carin al debut of Mari Okada. It depicts the Gilfry, in conver- “eternal moment” of a boy and girl sation with the who meet amid the passage of time. ChamberJoin the Beverly Hills Chamber of lyric poetry of 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. Commerce for its December network- Amber Flora ing breakfast on Friday, Dec. 14, from Thomas and the 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Paley Center for works of Media. Join chamber members, local California State Poet Laureate Dana professionals and community leaders Wildfire victims Gioia. Tickets start at $35. 1310 11th to collaborate, build business and St., Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, learn about events occurring in benefit concert thebroadstage.org. Join a night of music to benefit people Beverly Hills. Admission is $25 for affected by recent wildfires on Tuesday, members; $35 for nonmembers. 465 Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. at the Theatre at The N. Beverly Drive. beverlyhillscham- Ace Hotel. The evening includes Father ber.com. Latin music music pioneer and concert global sensa- John Misty, Haim, Jeff Bhasker, tion Anuel AA will perform on Jonathan Wilson, Lucius, Mac Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the DeMarco, Nate Ruess, Rivers Cuomo, LGBT youth play Microsoft Theatre. The artist is on Rostam, Tim Heidecker, Weyes Blood “Wink,” a play focusing on the strug- tour supporting his recording “Real and special guests. Tickets start at gles of LGBT youth, runs from Hasta La Muerte.” Anuel AA’s song, $59.50. 929 S. Broadway, downtown. Saturday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, “Bebe” topped the Billboard Hot axs.com/events/366513/the-california- Jan. 13, at the Zephyr on Melrose. The Latin Songs chart last month and his wildfires-benefit-concert-tickets. production starring Euriamis Losada collaboration with Karol G and Adam Cordon focuses on Wink, a “Culpables” garnered over 110 mil- homeless, gender-questioning teenag- lion views. Tickets start at $69. 777 er, and Dario Villanova, a former A- Chick Hearn Court, downtown. list actor who is now doing B movies. microsofttheater.com. They quickly bond over music, art and life’s unexpected misfortunes. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Saturday and Monday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start American Ballet at $20. 7456 Melrose Ave. (323)960- 1055, zephyrtheatre.com. TheatreAmerican Ballet benefit Theatre is holding its annual holiday benefit dinner and per- formance on Monday, Dec. 17, at the ‘Holiday Sauce’ Beverly Hilton Hotel. The perfor- UCLA’s Center for the Art of mance will feature American Ballet Performance presents the incompara- Theatre dancers including principal ble Taylor Mac’s dancers Stella Abrera, Isabella show “Holiday Boylston, Misty Copeland and Cory Sauce” on Friday, Sterns. A cocktail reception begins at Dec. 14, and 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the Saturday, Dec. program. Individual tickets start at 15, at 8 p.m. in $1,000. 9876 Wilshire Blvd. Royce Hall. Mac (310)201-5033 ext. 3, or email returns to Los [email protected]. Angeles with the photo by Bruce Bisenz ultimate holiday Dance and music fans won’t want to miss “Forever Flamenco” on survival guide. Joined by set and cos- Sunday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre. The evening of ‘Seniors in Action’ tume designer Machine Dazzle, music gypsy flamenco features dancers Vanessa Albalos (above), Maria West Hollywood’s “Seniors in Action: director and arranger Matt Ray, and a Bermudez, Wendy Castellanos and Manuel Gutierrez; guitarists Kai Community + Connection + band of musicians and special guests, Conversation” event on Tuesday, Dec. Narezo and Antonio Triana; singer José Cortes; and percussionist the artist celebrates the holidays with 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., provides unique renditions of holiday songs. Gerardo Morales. Tickets are $40; $30 for students and seniors. 5060 opportunities for participants to learn, Tickets start at $26. 10745 Dickson Fountain Ave. (323)663-1525, fountaintheatre.com. contribute talents and experience, and Court. (310)825-2101, cap.ucla.edu. deepen their connection to the city. Refreshments will be served. and the Three Bears” on Sunday, Dec. Admission is free. 7377 Santa Admission is free. West Hollywood Salastina Music 16, in Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. In Monica Blvd. bit.ly/wehopuppetthe- Library Community Meeting Room, the new adventure, Goldilocks ater2018. 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. For more Society decides to spend the winter holidays information, (323)848-6403, or email Classical music fans are invited with the bear family and at the end, [email protected]. Salastina Music Society performances everyone sees Grandfather Frost and Red Hen Press on Friday, Dec. Snegurochka. The puppet show high- The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage pre- 14, at 8 p.m. at lights Eastern European culture and is sents “Red Hen Press: An Afternoon the Pasadena geared towards children and parents. of Poetry and Performance at The JapaneseJapan Foundation film Los Angeles pre- Conservatory of A Russian language performance will East Wing” on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2 sents a screening of the animated film Music, and on be held at 11 a.m., followed by a per- p.m. The spiritual depth of Morten “Maquia: When the Promised Flower Saturday, Dec. formance in English at 12:15 p.m. Lauridsen’s music will be paired with Blooms” (2018) on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 15, at 8 p.m. at UCLA’s Fowler Museum. The concert features works by Vivaldi, Leonarda, Biber, Pruili and Couperin, as well as baroque selections. Advance tickets are $32; Founded 1946 $40 at the door. Pasadena 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Conservatory of Music, Barrett Hall, SUITE 330 100 N. Hill Ave. Fowler Museum’s P.O. BOX 36036 Lenart Auditorium, 308 Charles E. LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 Young Drive North. salastina.org. (323)933-5518 BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 ‘An Homage WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Michael Villalpando toThe cityVienna’ of West Hollywood and its PUBLISHER Russian Advisory Board are holding Karen Villalpando “An Homage to Vienna,” a new year EDITOR & PUBLISHER musical celebration and masquerade Edwin Folven ball on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. in Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. The [email protected] EDITOR event will feature the music of Luke Harold Strauss, Offenbach, Lehar, Chopin [email protected] and Puccini. Participants are encour- EPORTER aged to wear costumes or evening R attire. General admission is $30; $20 Maura Turcotte [email protected] for seniors and students. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323)848-6826, email COPY EDITOR [email protected]. Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg CONTRIBUTING WRITERS The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are Goldilocks’ weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal newEnjoy Puppetadventure Theatre on Wheels’ advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court “The New Adventures of Goldilocks Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 December 13, 2018

BHUSD swears in two new school board Beverly Hills laying groundwork members, new board leadership for autonomous vehicles n   
  Cohen, co-CEO of Gensler, a Isabel Hacker sworn design, architectural and planning in as new board VP; With the advent of autonomous firm, highlighted the changes vehicles, the future Los Angeles spurred by autonomous vehicles Noah Margo becomes could look more like the Will that cities are beginning to take president Smith movie “I, Robot,” with into account. An influx of driver- commuters getting around in their less delivery trucks could be five   
  self-driving Audi RSQs. A drasti- to seven years away, followed by cally reduced need for parking the elimination of 6 million taxi Rachelle Marcus and Tristen spaces, an increase in residents and truck driver jobs that could be Walker-Shuman were sworn in to who forgo car ownership and the eliminated 10-15 years from now. the Beverly Hills Unified School elimination of jobs for drivers are The impacts are projected to be District’s Board of Education dur- a few of the potential changes on far reaching. ing a reorganization meeting on the horizon for large cities world- “This is more than just Dec. 11, and board members Noah wide. autonomous vehicles and more Margo and Isabel Hacker became In the new year, the Beverly than just parking per se,” Gold president and vice president, Hills City Council wants the said. respectively. city’s Planning Commission to Companies are starting to form In the coming year, the newest start vetting future infrastructure alliances to get a headstart in the iteration of the school board will needs and other imminent burgeoning marketplace facilitat- preside over a reconfiguration of changes facing the city as a grow- ed by autonomous vehicles. the district’s four K-8 schools, con- ing number of autonomous vehi- Earlier this year, for example, struction plans for school sites bol- cles take to the streets. Google’s self-driving car project stered by the passage of Measure “We as a city have to think Waymo partnered with Walmart BH earlier this year and an effort to about all the changes this is going for a pilot project in Phoenix that improve educational programming. photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District to bring,” Mayor Julian Gold said allows customers to order gro- Marcus, a longtime educator in during a Dec. 11 City Council ceries on the store’s website and the district, and Walker-Shuman, Newly sworn-in school board members Tristen-Walker-Shuman (left) study session. who has worked in marketing and and Rachelle Marcus served their first school board meeting on Dec. 11. A presentation from Andy See Autonomous page 25 advertising, the international home entertainment department of Sony Pictures, and as founder of a manu- facturing business, were the top two finishers in the school board race to replace outgoing board members Howard Goldstein and Lisa Korbatov. “For 55 years, I’ve been a teacher in the district,” Marcus said. “I have worked with administrators, teach- ers, parents and most importantly, the students. Now, as I accept the position on the school board, I will again work with these same groups, but will add the school board the ensure that we continue to meet the educational needs of all of our chil- dren. We are all partners in this endeavor.” Walker-Shuman served on the district’s 22-member Future Focused School Team assembled last school year that recommended a reconfiguration from four K-8 schools to one middle school and three K-5 schools. Now she will help preside over the district’s tran- sition to one middle school and two K-5 schools, with El Rodeo closing at the end of this school year for two years of construction. “We are at a crossroads,” she said, “a time of great change and are poised for demonstrable growth and success with thought- ful, proper planning and execu- tion.” Hacker, first elected in 2015, is serving as vice president for the first time. “We have an opportunity to work together and move this dis- trict forward like never before,” she said. “This board, students, parents, school volunteers, teach- ers, staff members and administra- tors – everyone has a role to play, because we share a common goal and that goal is to provide our stu- dents with the best educational opportunities.” Margo served as the school board’s vice president over the past year, while Korbatov, who did not seek reelection, was president. He mentioned some of the doubts and criticism the board will face while handling the decisions that lie ahead. “The founding fathers had the same doubts and criticism when forming America,” Margo said. “We’re just doing it on a smaller scale. Similar budget, ironically, but smaller scale.” 4 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

nPolice increase holiday DUI enforcement Leads sought in hit-and-run Authorities will target drivers using cannabis
  that left man severely injured
  Villemeur. “We are 100 percent sure about Police are asking for the pub- the vehicle,” White said. “There Los Angeles City Attorney Mike lic’s help in finding a driver who were hundreds of people at the Feuer brought together state, county struck and severely injured a 34- venue for a concert. We are hop- and city law enforcement officials year-old man on Nov. 8 on Vine ing someone will call with new on Dec. 10 to remind the public Street. A $25,000 reward is avail- information.” about the dangers of impaired dri- able for anyone who provides The vehicle is a 2002 silver, ving, especially during the holidays. information that leads to an arrest four-door Acura with the Feuer held a press conference and conviction of the driver. California license plate number downtown on DUI enforcement The victim, Corentin 5TBA759. The driver was a with new Los Angeles County Villemeur, had photographed a Hispanic man approximately 30 Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Los performance by YouTube star years old. He has a heavy build, Angeles County District Attorney Lele Pons at The Avalon and later short hair and goatee, and was Jackie Lacey, California Highway photo courtesy of pxshere was struck while crossing Vine wearing a red hooded sweatshirt Patrol Assistant Chief Omar Watson Law enforcement authorities warned about the dangers of driving while Street at approximately 11:25 with a white “A” on the front and and LAPD Commander Beverly impaired, including collisions that can injure or claim lives. Authorities p.m., said Det. Connie White, back. Lewis. Authorities stressed that specifically cautioned against using marijuana and driving. with the Los Angeles Police Through witness accounts and because marijuana has been legal- Department’s West Traffic security camera footage, investi- ized since the last holiday season, Division. Villemeur, who is from gators first determined what the enforcement officials said person- officers to combat the trend. drivers may not be aware of the France, remains in a hospital man looked like who was driving nel have seen an uptick in cases “There are tests we can do to consequences of getting behind the intensive care unit with multiple the car. White said other security involving driving under the influ- determine if someone is under the wheel while impaired by cannabis. injuries. camera footage also showed the ence of cannabis. influence of marijuana,” he said, Marijuana DUI cases carry the The victim was walking in a same man inside the venue and The sheriff’s department, LAPD adding that any amount of cannabis same penalties as alcohol-related marked crosswalk in the 1700 as he was leaving. and CHP use officers and deputies used could be sufficient to impair a offenses. First-time offenders con- block of Vine Street, mid-block The detective said Villemeur specially trained to recognize the driver. “We encourage the use of victed of misdemeanor DUI can between Hollywood Boulevard had been hired by Pons to photo- effects of cannabis or drug impair- public transportation and ride shar- face thousands of dollars in fines, and Yucca Street. White said graph the concert. White did not ment. Drug recognition experts are ing or a true designated driver this classes on the dangers of alcohol investigators interviewed wit- know how long the victim had generally deployed as part of DUI holiday season.” and drug use, and higher insurance nesses and checked security cam- been in Los Angeles. Family checkpoints or saturation patrols Feuer announced that his office rates. Those convicted of felony eras and determined an Acura members including his mother and can quickly be summoned to has received a $715,961 grant from DUI, where someone is injured, sedan was driving south on Vine have been traveling back and determine whether someone has the California Office of Traffic could additionally face jail time. Street when it went through the forth from France keeping vigil smoked or ingested cannabis or Safety to expand his office’s prose- “We have long known that alco- crosswalk and hit Villemeur. at the hospital. other drugs. cution of impaired drivers in 2019. hol and driving can be a lethal com- Police obtained the license plate “It’s really sad,” White said. Villanueva and Lewis said their The state grant was provided with bination. Using cannabis and dri- number, but the car has been sold “We are looking for any type of departments are in the process of funding from the National ving can be equally deadly,” Feuer multiple times since September leads.” training more drug recognition Highway Traffic Safety said. “That’s why being an and the new owners never re-reg- Anyone with information is experts to meet the growing needs Administration. impaired driver is against the law, istered it with the California urged to call detectives with the of enforcement related to cannabis. Lacey added that driving while and why we and our law enforce- Department of Motor Vehicles, LAPD’s West Traffic Division at Villanueva said there are generally impaired can result in serious injury ment partners take these violations White said. Detectives inter- (213)473-0216 and (213)473- two drug experts assigned to each and death. She added that the goal so seriously. viewed the last person to whom 0234. sheriff’s station, and the goal is to is to prevent holiday tragedies. “Each holiday season, we in law the vehicle was registered, but During weekends and off- have two assigned during every “It’s very simple,” Lacey added. enforcement gather together in have been unable to follow the hours, call the West Traffic shift. The LAPD has drug experts “Don’t drive if you have been hopes of saving lives,” Lacey trail of new owners to find the car Division watch commander at assigned to each of its traffic drinking, don’t drive if you have added. “We repeat the same warn- or the driver who struck (213)472-0562. ing. Do not get behind the wheel if enforcement divisions and is in the been using drugs.” you have been drinking. This year, process of training more experts. we’ve expanded that traditional “This holiday season, the Los warning. [The] message is, do not Angeles County Sheriff’s get behind the wheel of a vehicle if Department, along with all our law you have been drinking or using enforcement partners, remind drugs – whether they are legal or Angelenos that impaired driving is illegal.” not just illegal, it puts the lives of Feuer’s office and the district everyone in Los Angeles County at attorney’s office prosecute DUI risk,” Villanueva said. “Make the cases. Each case is weighed on its right decision to ensure a safe and specifics, and injuries caused to festive holiday season for yourself, others or the severity of the offense your family and your community.” generally dictates whether it is filed Lewis said the availability of as a misdemeanor case with the city ride-hailing services provide new attorney’s office or a felony case options for not driving after drink- with the D.A.’s office. From Dec. ing or using cannabis. 1, 2017, to Nov. 30, 2018, Feuer’s “We will be deploying additional office has prosecuted 7,794 DUI resources, saturation patrols and cases. During the same period, DUI checkpoints,” Lewis said. “If Lacey’s office has filed nearly you drive under the influence of 10,000 DUI cases. marijuana, you will be arrested. Villanueva and Lewis warned LAPD will be watching the road- that extra patrols, checkpoints and ways to keep the community safe.” other operations targeting impaired Watson said the CHP anticipated drivers will be conducted during an increase in cannabis-related the holidays. While it is still too DUIs based on evidence in early for statistics on the prevalence Colorado and other states where of DUI cases involving marijuana marijuana was legalized and has versus alcohol impairment, the law deployed more specially trained

Former VA employee charged with stealing cars, gas A federal grand jury has named a ty. Flournoy was arrested in defendant in a three-count indict- November by federal authorities ment that accuses him of stealing pursuant to a criminal complaint two government vehicles and ille- filed in August. gally charging more than $15,000 on The alleged criminal conduct U.S. government credit cards for gas occurred in 2013 when Flournoy that he sold to friends at a discount. was employed by the U.S. Kyle Sidney Freedman Flournoy, Department of Veterans Affairs. 34, was charged in the indictment Flournoy faces a statutory maximum with conspiracy and two counts of sentence of 25 years in federal retaining stolen government proper- prison. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 December 13, 2018 6 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Most of Cherokee Avenue trees spared the ax n BHUSD launches early City makes new plan to keep 14 of 18 ficuses collegeDelivering on thecredit district’s programper college course. There are no after initial plan called goal of college and career readi- fees for the courses and students ness, the Beverly Hills Unified must apply in school for the first for elimination of all 18 School District announced the course by Dec. 21.
  launch of an early college credit “As we work diligently to program at Beverly Hills High reimagine the high school expe- School. rience and create stronger career Fourteen of 18 full-grown ficus In partnership with West Los pathways and linkages to col- trees scheduled to be cut down in the Angeles College, Beverly Hills lege coursework, we are thrilled 1200 block of North Cherokee High School students will now to offer this new opportunity to Avenue will be spared after the city’s have the opportunity to begin our BHHS students,” said Bureau of Street Services came up taking college courses on cam- Dustin Seemann, the district’s with a plan to keep them in place. pus and earn college credits dur- assistant auperintendent of edu- The city announced plans last ing their high school years. cation services. “These courses April to cut down the 18 ficus trees Students will gain early expo- will not only prepare our stu- because their roots had damaged sure to college coursework guid- dents for post-secondary suc- adjacent sidewalks, which need to be ed by the college’s instructors cess, but will also help students replaced to meet Americans With with the support of the district. explore and pursue their inter- Disabilities Act requirements. After Set to launch in January 2019, ests while in high school.” tree advocates cried foul, the early college credit program “We are excited to partner Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, is a series of five courses (three with Beverly Hills Unified asked the Bureau of Street Services photo by Edwin Folven college credits each) that pro- School District to offer concur- to take a second look. A new review The mature ficus trees in the 1200 block of North Cherokee Avenue vides Beverly Hills High School rent enrollment courses for the last spring resulted in the same deter- students with the opportunity to first time at Beverly Hills High have formed a shady canopy above the street. mination that all 18 trees had to be earn up to 15 college credits School,” said Aracely Aguiar, removed. through West L.A. College vice president of academic The nonprofit United Los Angeles has the largest urban while earning their high school affairs at West Los Angeles Neighborhoods of Los Angeles filed forest in the country. “We are still very diplomas. College. a civil lawsuit against the city chal- “I am so grateful to the Bureau of concerned about The program offers college- The program will kick off lenging its Sidewalk Repair Street Services and General Manager future tree level experience in both core with the first course starting on Program, with a component of the Adel Hagekhalil for working with and career areas, preparation for Jan. 22 and run until May 21. lawsuit seeking to save the Cherokee me to find a creative solution that removal orders post-secondary success and the Students will attend classes on Avenue trees. After months of legal fixes our sidewalk, allows for street under the ability to earn early college Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to wrangling and a further request by parking and saves as many trees as sidewalk repair credit, which reduces the cost 7:20 p.m. on the Beverly Hills Ryu to incoming Bureau of Street possible,” Ryu added. “These are and time for earning a post-sec- High School campus. Services General Manager Adel H. the kinds of things our city can program, though. ondary degree. College credit The spring 2019 course is Hagekhalil to again look for ways to achieve when we aim high, put We will definitely will be recorded on the West Communication Studies 101, spare the trees, a plan was announced our heads together and prioritize closely watch transcript and will be the first worth three credits, and trans- in which only four will be cut down. our communities’ quality of life.” grades on a student’s college ferrable to the University of The plan was outlined in a report Casey Maddren, president of how these tree academic records. California as 101 Public to Ryu’s office released last week. United Neighborhoods of Los removals are Only 25 Beverly Hills High Speaking or to the California The council’s Public Works Angeles, was elated that at least School students will be selected State University as Speech 101. Committee must still review the plan 14 of the ficus trees will remain. expanded in the and submit it to the full council for “We are definitely very happy future. As for the approval, which will likely occur about it and definitely grateful to after the first of the year. However, Council Member Ryu,” Maddren Cherokee trees, I Ryu remains optimistic it will be said. “We are still very concerned don’t believe we approved and the trees will remain. about future tree removal orders will take any “When I was first told that all 18 under the sidewalk repair pro- of these beautiful, mature trees had to gram, though. We will definitely further action.” be removed to fix the broken side- closely watch how these tree -Casey Maddren walks on Cherokee Avenue, I removals are expanded in the President of United thought there must be a better way,” future. As for the Cherokee trees, I Neighborhoods of Los Ryu said. “We cannot pit sidewalk don’t believe we will take any fur- Angeles repair against protecting our urban ther action.” canopy. This report makes clear we can do both.” The trees are located along a one- block stretch between Fountain and My family, my staff and I Lexington avenues. The city plans to use a combination of tree trimming send you Warmest Wishes and root pruning, as well as a reduc- tion in the width of new sidewalks in for a Joyous and Healthy some places, to preserve the trees. The sidewalks, which would be Holiday Season three- to four-feet wide, would be ADA compliant. The plan outlined in the city report also states that crews And hoping that 2019 will first remove the sidewalks next brings you Peace, Love and Laughter to the four trees to be removed to evaluate their roots and determine if in all the days of this New Year HAPPY HOLIDAYS! they too can be saved. Some of the ficus trees have been in place for 80 years. The foliage of trees on both sides of the street have “There’s no place like home for the holidays...” grown together, forming a shady canopy. To all my wonderful friends and neighbors, The city has not outlined why the new approach wasn’t considered Wishing you a joyful holiday season before. Ryu called it a creative solu- tion. Hagekhalil said the plan is part of the city’s commitment to better and a peaceful and healthy 2019. protect the urban forest. “The Bureau of Street Services, along with our partners at the Bureau Councilmember of Engineering, are committed to Paul Koretz maintaining our existing street trees and planting more to increase our City of Los Angeles, BRE#01726707 urban tree canopy and enhance the 5th District sachsandthecity.com quality of life in our communities,” jeffreysachs.com Hagekhalil said. “Saving the 14 trees (CD5) on Cherokee Avenue demonstrates 310.777.6361 how we can balance providing safe Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2018 Coldwell and accessible sidewalks with pre- Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. 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Beverly Hills extends electric scooter ban by one year n New smoking regulations taking Cities throughout the county continue to effect in Beverly Hills The city of Beverly Hills con- multi-unit dwellings in Beverly brainstorm ways to tinues to promote health and Hills regardless of the start date regulate shared mobility wellness as additional smoking of the lease. Smoking will be regulations will soon take effect. prohibited whether the unit is   
  Retailers in the city have until owner-occupied or leased to a Dec. 21 to remove flavored renter. The six month ban on shared tobacco products from store The flavored tobacco ban mobility devices in Beverly Hills, shelves. In addition, effective applies to all tobacco retailers in mainly aimed at Bird and Lime 2019, smoking will be prohibited the city and includes tobacco saturating local streets with scoot- in all multi-unit dwellings in products such as cigarettes, cig- ers, expired this month without a Beverly Hills. ars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing new ordinance council members The goal of the new regula- tobacco, smokeless tobacco and were hoping for to regulate the tions is to protect the public from electronic cigarettes. A flavored devices. nonconsensual exposure to sec- tobacco product is any tobacco Citing a lack of cooperation ondhand smoke in and around product that imparts a character- from the scooter companies over their homes, and to protect youth izing flavor other than the taste or the past six months, the City from commencing the inherently aroma of tobacco, including, but Council approved a one-year dangerous activity of smoking. not limited to, menthol, mint, extension to its shared mobility Since Jan. 1, 2018, smoking wintergreen, fruit, chocolate, device ban at its Dec. 11 meeting. has been prohibited in all rental vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, The ban could be shortened if units governed by a new lease or dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb council members establish a pilot renewed/extended lease. This or spice. Menthol cigarettes are program. includes areas such as balconies, included in the ban on flavored photo by Luke Harold The scooters, which started patios and decks. Smoking has products. Products authorized by appearing on city streets about a Riders zipping past pedestrians on sidewalks at speeds up to 15 mph also been prohibited in all indoor the United States Food and Drug year ago and are accessible and scooters left in public rights of way contributed to the Beverly Hills and outdoor common areas of Administration as a tobacco ces- through smartphone apps, have City Council’s decision to ban the devices, unless the city and the shared multi-unit properties such as hall- sation product, such as nicotine been popular with tourists who mobility companies can agree on a regulatory framework. ways, pathways, lobbies, com- gum, are not included in the ban. use them to explore the local area, munity rooms and laundry For information, visit beverly- and residents who use them to “It’s a little disappointing the issued to the companies for leav- rooms. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, hills.org/smoking, or call avoid their cars for short trips. But other vendors have not ing the scooters out in public, and smoking will be prohibited in all (310)285-1014. city councils, police departments approached us, the two largest also allows Beverly Hills police to and local residents have been con- ones, during this entire time,” issue citations to riders. As of the cerned about riders zipping down Councilman Robert Wunderlich end of November, Beverly Hills public rights of way at up to 15 said. police have impounded 1,864 mph without helmets, and then Councilman John Mirisch was scooters, according to Lt. Elisabeth Governor appoints court judges leaving the devices in the middle the only vote against the 12- Albanese, department spokeswoman. Gov. Jerry Brown announced to 2000 and an associate at of sidewalks. Bird and Lime month ban. He said a ban No citations have been issued to rid- the appointment of 13 California Richards and Chemerinski from advise riders to stay off sidewalks wouldn’t solve anything, but Bird ers. superior court judges, including 1998-99. Coen is registered with- unless local law allows them to, and Lime’s business model of cir- The city of West Hollywood three in Los Angeles County. out party preference. but riders have commonly used cumventing local government is banned scooter companies from leav- Joseph J. Burghardt, 46, of Anne Hwang, 42, of View sidewalks. “not the way things can or should ing scooters in public rights of way Manhattan Beach, has served as a Park-Windsor Hills, has been A representative from electric work.” It’s important, he added, throughout the city. That ban has deputy public defender at the chief deputy federal public scooter company Spin said the for the city to reach an agreement resulted in 16 citations issued to elec- Law Offices of the Los Angeles defender in the Federal Public company would be willing to with the shared mobility compa- tric scooter companies, according to County Public Defender since Defender’s Office, Central work with the city on a regulatory nies that includes data sharing, West Hollywood’s Code Compliance 2000. He was a trial attorney at District of California since 2018, framework. Councilwoman Lili revenue sharing and terms of lia- Division. Under the city’s enforce- the Federal Defenders of San where she has served in several Bosse said the city hoped to col- bility. ment policy, one citation can include Diego Inc. from 1997 to 2000. positions since 2006, including laborate with Lime and Bird on a “I understand why and I com- multiple scooters. Pilot programs Burghardt is a Democrat. chief of the Los Angeles Trial set of regulations over the last six pletely condemn what some of implemented in Los Angeles and Lisa S. Tamashiro Coen, 45, of Unit, supervising deputy federal months. Only Bird showed a will- these companies are doing,” Santa Monica include dockless Fullerton, has served as a deputy public defender and deputy feder- ingness to work with the city, but Mirisch said. “In addition to being bicycles and electric scooters. district attorney at the Los al public defender. Hwang is a not until the six-month ban was illegal, it’s obnoxious.” Representatives from Bird and Angeles County District Democrat. coming to an end, council mem- Bird filed a lawsuit to challenge Lime did not respond to requests Attorney’s Office since 2000. She The compensation for each bers said. the city’s ban that results in fines for comment before press time. was a sole practitioner from 1999 position is $207,424.

Annual youth group holiday celebration Bogie’s Liquor returnsThe C.I.T.Y. x1 youth group will hold its 15th annual Holiday Dinner and Dance for local homeless LGBT youth and their allies ages 14-24 on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Hotel Grand Ballroom. The celebration, titled “The Tamale Wars,” follows a “Star Wars” theme. Participants will enjoy free tamales, music by a DJ and dancing, raffle prizes, live youth performances and a commu- nity resource fair. Information about access to transitional living, emotional support, GED training Stock your guests’ favorite beverages this Holiday Season! and more will be provided in an alcohol and tobacco free space. Fifteen “Star Wars” costumed characters will donate their time for Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs a three-hour meet and greet, cour- tesy of The 501st Legion, a group of fans dedicated to supporting 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine charity events. The Hollywood Hotel Grand (323) 469-1414 Ballroom is located at 1160 N. www.bogiesliquor.com Vermont Ave. Pre-registration is required to attend; call (213) 417- We Deliver! Don’t Drink & Drive! Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am 8888, or visit www.cityx1.org. 8 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

District attorneys reach settlement with Amazon over force-fed foie gras n Santa Clara County Superior consumers in California, Settlement was Court Judge James L. Stoelker Amazon took immediate steps to based on unlawful approved the settlement. stop such sales. Deputy District Attorney As the parties were in negotia- sales of foie gras on Steven Wang of the Consumer tions, in January 2015 a federal Amazon’s website Protection Division represented district court ruled in a lawsuit the Los Angeles County District filed by the foie gras industry Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in the case. against the California attorney Attorney Jackie Lacey rendering courtesy of Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies In 2004, former Gov. Arnold general that the state’s law was announced that Amazon has Schwarzenegger signed into law preempted by the federal Poultry agreed not to sell force-fed foie Health and Safety Code section Products Inspection Act. gras in California under a con- 25982, which banned the sale in This decision was overturned sumer protection settlement California of foie gras (“fat on appeal by the Ninth Circuit Metro and ARTT to consider aerial reached with her office and the liver” from duck or goose that Court of Appeals in September Monterey County and Santa can also be made into a mousse 2017. Clara County district attorney’s or pate) produced by “force feed- During the long pendency of gondola to Dodger Stadium offices. ing a bird for the purpose of the appeal, Amazon continued to The Los Angeles County zero-emission transit line will have The settlement was based on enlarging the bird’s liver beyond block sales of foie gras in Metropolitan Transportation the capacity to move thousands of allegations of unlawful sales in normal size,” effective July 1, California. Authority announced last Thursday people every hour while reducing California of foie gras on 2012. California also banned the The foie gras industry plain- that it has signed a letter of intent with traffic and directly linking Dodger Amazon’s website. production of foie gras via such tiffs appealed the Ninth Circuit’s Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies to Stadium with the region’s public tran- In the stipulated judgment, force-feeding. decision to the U.S. Supreme begin the negotiations for a privately sit system. We look forward to work- Amazon also agreed to pay These laws were enacted Court and obtained a stay on the funded aerial gondola to Dodgers ing with Metro staff to get the aerial $100,000 in civil penalties, because of the cruelty suffered Ninth Circuit’s mandate to the Stadium. off the ground and fans flying to the investigative costs and restitu- by birds that are force-fed to lower federal court. “This is a critical milestone in stadium in 2022.” tion to a state trust fund used to make foie gras. The Supreme Court’s decision developing an innovative and excit- Metro has run the popular Dodger enforce consumer protection Upon contact from prosecutors on whether to review it is still ing way for Dodgers fans to get to the Stadium Express free bus service laws. regarding sales of foie gras to pending. game while reducing traffic,” Metro from Union Station since 2010. A CEO Phillip A. Washington said. second route between Harbor “For the sixth year in a row, the Gateway Transit Center in the South Dodgers have led Major League Bay and the ballpark was added in Baseball in attendance and we want 2015. to keep that streak going by finding A gondola and other options for ways to make it more convenient to improving access to Dodger Stadium reach the stadium.” were part of an informational study in The letter of intent signals Metro’s 1990 by the Los Angeles County interest in implementing the project Transportation Commission, which and moves it from the unsolicited later merged with the RTD to form proposals evaluation stage to project Metro. The idea was never pursued development. Metro and ARTT will until earlier this year when ARTT now negotiate to reach agreements on revived the concept and submitted an roles and responsibilities for planning unsolicited proposal to Metro’s and constructing the gondola. Office of Extraordinary Innovation. “The Dodgers are excited that Metro created its unsolicited pro- Metro is moving forward with new, posals program in 2016 to encourage innovative ways for people to get to innovation through partnerships with and from Dodger Stadium,” said the private sector that would not have Tucker Kain, chief financial officer of occurred through the agency’s nor- the Dodgers. “We will continue to mal procurement process. work with local agencies and com- “This proposal is precisely the kind munity groups on ways to improve of out-of-the-box thinking we envi- the stadium experience for Dodger sioned when we set up our fans, stadium visitors, employees and Unsolicited Proposals process,” local residents.” Metro Chief Innovation Officer “The signing of a letter of intent Joshua Schank said. “By allowing with Metro is a critical step in build- potential partners to come to us with ing the gondola between Union ideas and solutions, Metro has posi- Station and Dodger Stadium,” said tioned itself to tap into the creative- ARTT Project Manager Martha ness and ingenuity of private sector Welborne. “This privately funded, innovation.”

Schiff sends letter to DHHS over teen migrant camp U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- common sense and common decen- Burbank) sent a letter to the cy to ensure that those entrusted with Department of Health and Human their care do not have disqualifying Services Secretary Alex Azar criminal histories.” expressing deep concern that the Schiff requested responses from Office of Refugee Resettlement has SecretaryAzar to the following ques- not required FBI fingerprint back- tions by Dec. 18: Does the depart- ground checks for all individuals car- ment dispute the findings of the OIG ing for migrant children at the influx regarding the failure to perform FBI care facility in Tornillo, Texas. fingerprint background checks at This facility is already providing Tornillo? Who was responsible for care to 1,800 children, and may grow that decision, and what was the basis further in coming months. for declining to require background “The failure to require FBI back- checks? Recent news reports indicate ground checks for employees at that DHHS is working to retroactive- these facilities who work in direct ly perform FBI fingerprint back- contact to children is indefensible,” ground checks on all employees. Schiff wrote in the letter. “FBI fin- How long will this process take and gerprint background checks are the are you taking any steps in the inter- gold standard of background checks, im to ensure the safety of children? uncovering criminal histories which In March 2018, the president name-based checks can miss. The signed into law legislation that Schiff children receiving care at Tornillo authored that would make FBI fin- and other ORR facilities are highly gerprint background checks more vulnerable, alone in a country they affordable and accessible for child- do not know and speak little to no serving organizations. English in most cases. It is simply Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 December 13, 2018 10 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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     hotels facehour, she ispossible living paycheck to pay- laborare the heart ofstrikes our business, and check. She did not share her last we respect their right to voice their In the midst of the holiday sea- name for fear of reprisals. She lives opinions as the negotiations contin- son, over 20 Los Angeles area in Hollywood, but said she knows ue. Andaz West Hollywood has hotels may be facing strikes, fol- other hotel workers who have had plans in place to continue opera- lowing a series of labor demonstra- to move to cheaper but more distant tions.” tions across the country against locations, such as Santa Clarita, “Through many years of work- hotels. Pomona and Lancaster, and com- ing with Unite Here, we have On Dec. 6, 96 percent of mem- mute long hours to Los Angeles for always taken the negotiation bers of Unite Here Local 11, the work. process seriously and reached regional union chapter that repre- “We’re hoping that the hotel and agreements. We respect the right of sents approximately 7,500 local the union will come to an agree- our associates to voice their opin- hospitality workers, voted in favor ment to raise wages. We can’t real- ions on issues that are important to of striking at 24 hotels in Southern ly live like this … Living check by them,” read the Marriott’s state- California, including the Andaz check, it forces you to either live ment. “Should the union and our West Hollywood, the Beverly with a partner to split rent 50-50, or employees choose to strike, our Wilshire, The Beverly Hilton and live in a garage or rent a room in hotels will continue to operate and the W Los Angeles - West Beverly somebody’s place,” she said. “We work to minimize any disruption.” Hills. work really hard to make the Twenty other strikes have Contracts with these hotels money that we do. This isn’t easy.” occurred at hotels in the U.S. this expired on Nov. 30, and new bar- Debbie also wants more stability, year, including in Hawaii, Boston, gaining agreements have not been sharing her concerns regarding the Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco and photo courtesy of Andrew Cohen settled, which sparked the vote to Beverly Wilshire’s plans to com- San Diego. The hotel strike in San Unionized hotel workers held demonstrations in front of the Beverly authorize strikes. bine the reservations, PBX operator Francisco was one of the largest ever Wilshire (above), Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Anaheim Hotel and Sheraton As of press time, no strikes have and room service departments, and in the country’s history. Lasting nine Park Hotel on Dec. 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe feast day. begun, but hotel workers in Los as a result, possibly lay off many weeks, the labor dispute involved Angeles and Orange counties on workers, despite seniority and spe- 2,500 striking workers and resulted Wednesday, Dec. 12, held related cializations. She hopes Unite in a new contract that will provide hour in the city. San Francisco “This is really a national event,” demonstrations all day in honor of Here’s negotiations will prevent panic buttons, small pensions and housekeepers’ current median wage Cohen said. “2018 was a monumen- the Catholic feast day of the Virgin that from happening. eventually increase wages by $4 an is $23. tal year for contract expirations.” of Guadalupe in front of the “We don’t know if our job is Beverly Wilshire, Westin secure,” she added. Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Representatives for the Beverly Los Angeles, Anaheim Hilton and Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, did Sheraton Park Hotel. not respond to a request for com- Unite Here’s demands include ment. greater access to affordable health Hotel representatives for Hyatt, care, panic buttons to protect hotel which manages The Andaz West workers against sexual assault, pen- Hollywood, and Marriott, which sions and raising pay to $25 an hour oversees the W Los Angeles - West – a “living wage” according to Kurt Beverly Hills, signaled a strong Petersen, Unite Here Local 11 co- commitment to the negotiations, president. Andrew Cohen, a despite the threat of potential spokesman for the union, said that strikes. most local workers’ wages range “Hyatt has a long history of between $16 to $19 an hour. strong relations with the unions that “The industry is doing better than represent its colleagues. Hyatt and it’s ever done before, but it’s getting Unite Here have already come to harder to live and make ends meet,” successful agreements this year in Cohen said. “There’s no excuse to other markets, and we will continue not raise wages.” negotiating in good faith in Los Debbie, a worker in the reserva- Angeles at the Andaz West tions department at the Beverly Hollywood,” said Michael Wilshire Hotel, shared that with her D’Angelo, vice president of labor wages, which are around $21 an relations for Hyatt. “Our colleagues

Mayor appoints new leadership toLos addressAngeles Mayor Eric homelessness Garcetti Homelessness Response Center, on Dec. 10 named Christina Miller serve as the mayor’s lead homeless- as deputy mayor for city homeless- ness liaison with county government ness initiatives to lead his adminis- and nonprofit partners like United tration’s response to the crisis. Way, guide implementation of the A Miller previously served in the Bridge Home program, manage Mayor’s Office of Economic delivery of services to people on Opportunity. Brenda Shockley, Skid Row and lead teams focused on deputy mayor for economic opportu- allocating Prop. HHH funds for the nity, will now intensify that office’s construction of affordable and sup- work in confronting the root causes portive housing across the city. of poverty and preventing people Previously, Miller was a consult- from becoming homeless. ing project manager on homeless- The restructuring comes at a criti- ness issues for Los Angeles World cal moment in Los Angeles’ fight to Airports, where she helped lead an end homelessness, Garcetti said. The interagency task force that success- city has made progress, delivering fully addressed a homeless encamp- the first overall decline in homeless- ment in Manchester Square and con- ness in nine years, the mayor added. nected hundreds of people with An unprecedented effort support- housing-focused services. ed by city and county ballot mea- “Christina is a dynamic leader sures and the A Bridge Home pro- with a passion for bringing people, gram have demonstrated momentum organizations and institutions togeth- in getting homeless Angelenos off er to help Angelenos in desperate the streets, Garcetti said. Miller’s need get off the streets and rebuild new role will be critical to accelerat- their lives,” Garcetti said. “She has ing that momentum, he added. the skills to take charge of our work Miller, who joined the Garcetti to defeat this urgent moral and administration in April as senior pro- humanitarian crisis, and I have every ject manager for homelessness confidence that she will succeed.” strategies, will head the newly- The Mayor’s Office of Economic formed Mayor’s Office of City Opportunity, led by Shockley, will Homelessness Initiatives. She will intensify its focus on anti-poverty and oversee the work of the Unified homelessness prevention initiatives. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 December 13, 2018

Happy Holidays from Park La Brea History. Legacies. Traditions. There are few places in this city that house all these attributes so elegantly. Choosing to live at Park La Brea is choosing a lifestyle of originality. It’s a unique community that honors the past with a reverence for its classic architecture and blends it with a rich list of amenities and features. While embracing Park La Brea’s rich history, we have taken our gor- geous interiors into the 21st century. Rent one of our Signature or Premium apartments where mid- century modern meets contemporary LA. We have upgraded our towers to include granite or quartz countertops, hardwood floors, central air conditioning and washers and dryers, enabling us to compete with newer apartments around us, while offering a much more affordable rate. For a more suburban feel, choose one of our Garden Townhomes, spread among 160 acres of parks and landscaping. Each Garden Townhome has the feel of a pri- vate cottage or bungalow and opens onto a grassy courtyard. If you are looking for a social life, Park La Brea is incomparable. Outdoor cafes, two saltwater pools, Health Club with yoga and spin room and recreational parks are just some of the gathering places. Join us for outdoor summer movies, chess, bridge or Mahjongg clubs, Zumba or yoga. Our 100 seat indoor theater runs current movies every week. The Farmers Market, The Grove, the Petersen Automotive Museum and the future Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are within walking distance, as well as LACMA and trendy restaurants. Park La Brea is only a few short miles to West Hollywood, the chic of Beverly Hills, or the beach in Santa Monica, and only 6 miles to downtown. Nowhere else in Los Angeles - past, present or future - will you find the combination of luxury, recreation, culture and convenience that is the oasis of Park La Brea. 6200 West 3rd Street • Los Angeles, CA 90036 • (877) 652-3292 12 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Edwards-Lowell supports FundsU.S. Reps. Adamsought Schiff (D- forearthquake earthquake in Mexico City. warning It Washington; system University of Calif.), Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) could provide residents and first Oregon; University of Nevada, and Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), along responders with advanced notice Reno; and Central Washington Project Angel Food with 31 members of Congress, that could help save lives, avoid University. wrote a letter to Office of injuries and avert major infrastruc- The White House eliminated Management and Budget Director tural damage by slowing trains to funding for the West Coast Mick Mulvaney on Dec. 7 strong- prevent derailment, stopping ele- Earthquake Early Warning system ly urging the Trump administra- vators, pausing surgeries and tak- in fiscal year 2018 and 2019 bud- tion to include funding in the fiscal ing other actions. get requests. Congress has recog- year 2020 budget for the continued Schiff has helped secure consis- nized the critical need for imple- development and operation of the tent and increased federal funding mentation of an Earthquake Early West Coast Earthquake Early since 2015 for the West Coast Warning System and has provided Warning System. Earthquake Early Warning funding for its development and “To follow through on the fund- System. implementation in recent fiscal ing made by the federal govern- “Congress has made plain its years, including $22.9 million for ment, as well as growing commit- sustained and bipartisan support the project in 2018. ment from states and the private for ShakeAlert, and its implemen- Because of sustained support on sector, it is critical that this pro- tation is crucial to saving lives, the federal level, as well as signif- gram be properly funded so the infrastructure and property,” icant financial contributions from West Coast will be prepared for Schiff said. “We will continue to the state of California, ShakeAlert the next catastrophic earthquake,” urge the Trump administration to is available to the public on a lim- the Congress members wrote in recognize the immense value of ited basis. Businesses, schools and the letter. “This technology will this system and fully support its local governments can partner photo by William Kidston save lives and reduce the econom- funding so that it can be deployed with ShakeAlert to distribute the Edwards-Lowell Furs donated $15,000 to Project Angel Food at its ic impact of an earthquake; it sim- widely before the ‘big one’ hits.” alerts. With continued support holiday party on Dec. 11. ply needs to be properly funded.” ShakeAlert is being developed from all levels of government, The store hosted the nonprofit at its Beverly Hills location for a fun- Earthquake Early Warning by the United States Geological individuals along the West Coast filled evening led by co-owners Paul Matsumoto and Jeffrey Lehman, System technology, also known as Survey in conjunction with will soon be able to receive alerts and featuring special guest Mary Wilson, one of the founding mem- ShakeAlert, is already fully opera- California Institute of Technology; through their phones. For informa- bers of The Supremes. The event included music by the group tional in Japan and Mexico, and is University of California, tion, visit shakealert.org. Soldout, designer jewelry by Alan Friedman Company, Edwards- credited for saving lives during an Berkeley; University of Lowell’s furs and accessories on display, and live Facebook inter- views by life coach and radio host Janet Zipper. Project Angel Food prepares and delivers healthy meals to people impacted by serious illness, bringing comfort and hope every day. Edwards-Lowell Furs is located at 8712 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- mation, visit angelfood.org.

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voteUsing recordsby frommail the battle-historyculture.google.com. to life It is sponsored fields of the Civil War to the halls of by California Secretary of State the State Capitol, the California Alex Padilla. State Archives’ new exhibit “Soldiers’ Ballots: Voting by “Soldiers’ Ballots: Voting by Mail Mail during the Civil War” is the During the Civil War” tells the story State Archives’ 14th online exhibit of the origins of voting by mail. to be hosted by Google Arts & The exhibit, which is a partner- Culture. Padilla said more elements ship between the State Archives and of the State Archives will be added Google Arts & Culture, can be soon. For information, visit viewed by visiting artsand- sos.ca.gov.

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SubwayMetro is giving the communitywork a takesring near Wilshire a Christmas Boulevard and Saturday holiday and Sunday, from 8 a.m. holiday gift – no subway construc- La Brea Avenue. Hauling and deliv- to 6 p.m. tion on Christmas and New Year’s eries to the La Brea Avenue con- Near Wilshire Boulevard and Day. struction yards on the north and Fairfax Avenue, excavation and However, work continues at south sides of Wilshire Boulevard hauling are ongoing. Ogden Drive many sites along Wilshire are expected to increase as tunnel- will be closed intermittently at Boulevard for the Purple Line ing continues. Wilshire Boulevard from 7 a.m. to Extension subway project and A construction zone in the middle 11 p.m. Intermittent single lane clo- Metro is providing updates about of Wilshire Boulevard just east of sures may also be in place to sup- closures and detours. Sycamore Avenue is also being port deck panel maintenance in the Excavation continues at construc- used for tunneling support. Fairfax station area. Anticipated tion staging yards at Wilshire/La Additionally, intermittent lane work hours are Monday through Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. Work reductions will occur on side streets Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. For hours are generally Monday between Western and Fairfax questions, call the project hotline at photo by Edwin Folven through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. avenues as tunneling continues. (213)922-6934, email the project Crews are pouring concrete for the subway station and tunnel walls from On Friday, Dec. 14, intermittent Work hours are Monday to Friday, team at [email protected], a construction staging area in the middle of Wilshire Boulevard east of lane reductions will occur at the from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and or visit metro.net. La Brea Avenue. intersection of Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. to support instrumentation maintenance. There will be no turn restrictions for the work. At the other end of the project, excavation, concrete work and street maintenance is ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, the current terminus of the Purple Line subway. Intermittent lane reductions, turn restrictions and sidewalk closures are anticipated between Western Avenue and Manhattan Place. The sidewalk along the north side of Wilshire Boulevard is closed between Manhattan Place and Western Avenue, and Manhattan Place will be closed intermittently just north of Wilshire Boulevard, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to businesses will be maintained and a pedestrian detour has been installed. Tunneling support is also occur-

District places new focus on housing Concern about a critical shortage of affordable housing in Southern California prompted the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education to unanimously approve a study on Dec. 11 to devel- op strategies for struggling families and employees. The resolution sponsored by board President Mónica García, Vice President Nick Melvoin and board member Kelly Gonez directs Superintendent Austin Beutner to report back within 180 days on strategies for increasing the supply of affordable housing. Priorities include establishing stable housing for homeless students and families, and working with commercial developers to build more below- market workforce housing on dis- trict-owned land. The board also wants to determine whether LAUSD properties can be used to raise revenue to fund future devel- opments. “Los Angeles Unified is looking carefully at all of the real estate it controls to make sure it is being used to support student learning and the communities we serve,” Beutner said. “When many of our employees are not able to afford homes in the city where they work and we are barely able to afford the 6 percent raises we are offering, it’s clear that our employees deserve more,” Melvoin said. “I am glad to support more affordable housing projects to offer another avenue through which we can help our employees with the rising cost of living in Los Angeles.” 14 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Wallace Beery home granted historic status n corners, painted horizontal trim and sibly donating it to the city or to Famous actor from unadorned walls are among the veterans. 1930s commissioned home’s many key elements that Luftman acknowledged the convey a sense of speed. city’s struggles with housing, but home on Martel Avenue The Beery home also has added said multi-story apartments to
     historical interest because of its address the issue were not appro- connection with Kesling. The archi- priate for this particular neighbor- The Los Angeles City Council tect was indicted in 1937 for fraud hood. has deemed a Streamline Moderne over $24. He continued with his “There’s plenty of space in L.A. house on North Martel Avenue, design career elsewhere in – the parking lots, the strip malls … once briefly owned by 1930s Oscar- California, including in San Diego, If the developer bought a car lot, he winning actor Wallace Beery, a his- but he never worked again in Los could tear that down for housing. toric-cultural monument. Angeles. But this is not where development “It’s a part of Los Angeles’ archi- “Kesling is really an unappreciat- should be, around single-family photo by Michael Locke, courtesy of the Cultural Heritage Commission tectural heritage,” said Los Angeles ed part of the city’s move to mod- residences,” Luftman said. “I hope resident Steven Luftman, who co- ernism as a building style,” the home stands there for a long The home at 947 N. Martel Ave., briefly owned by the Academy Award- authored with his friend Charles Luftman said, adding that he hopes time and it’s used for what it’s winning actor Wallace Beery, epitomizes the Streamline Moderne style Fisher the application for the build- the home’s historic-cultural status meant to be – a great living space.” with its smooth, aerodynamic lines. ing’s monument status. “It really is cements the architect’s influence. a little gem in the city, just blocks The home’s path to recognition from the studios on Santa Monica.” was not without contention, howev- The unanimous vote by the City er. Luftman was spurred to nomi- Council came on Dec. 5, following nate the building for the landmark the Cultural Heritage Commission’s status – which provides city over- recommendation for the building’s sight – when he learned that the recognition on Oct. 4. building’s current owner, developer Beery, star of Academy Award- Ilan Gorodezki, had plans to build winning film “The Champ” and the apartments at the site. Gorodezki, David O. Selznick-produced “Viva on the other hand, did not protest Villa,” commissioned architect the nomination and final recogni- William Kesling to design the avia- tion of the home, but he said the tion-inspired house during a period building’s historical worth has been when Kesling was working on more inflated considering Beery’s brief than 20 Streamline Moderne build- ownership of the property and the ings in the Los Angeles area. architect’s legal troubles. Ultimately, Beery’s time with the “Is every home that a celebrity home was short lived. The home was buys historical? We are in a huge completed in 1936, and the actor sold shortage of housing – see the home- it the following year in 1937. less in the street,” Gorodezki said. The Beery home, located just “So the building’s historic, then south of West Hollywood’s what? It’s just to stop develop- Plummer Park, highlights the ment.” Streamline Moderne style, a 1930s Despite his personal beliefs architectural movement that though, the developer added that he emphasized simple aerodynamic still supports the council’s decision lines. A single-story horizontal ori- and will not fight it. He is now con- entation with a flat roof, rounded sidering selling the building or pos-

Work begins on West Hollywood Park project near San Vicente Blvd. The city of West Hollywood has Safety fencing has been added begun early demolition of the pub- to impacted areas and West lic area along San Vicente Hollywood Park will remain open Boulevard at West Hollywood throughout construction. Every Park. existing park facility will continue To maintain an accessible path to be open until each new from San Vicente Boulevard to the improvement is completed and pool area, the work will be per- available for use. formed in two phases. Construction at West Phase 1 of the demolition began Hollywood Park is anticipated to on Dec. 12 with the concrete on last through 2020. The city is the north end of the public seating working to minimize impacts on area being removed. Construction park users, residents and sur- fencing will be in this area rounding businesses. Construction throughout the work. fences will ensure safety in and Public safety officers will also around construction areas and be on-site to ensure safe access to large expanses of the park will park facilities. This phase is remain open for use. All nearby expected to take approximately 10 businesses will also remain open business days to complete. as usual. Phase 2 will begin immediately The Aquatic and Recreation after the completion of Phase 1. It Center will feature two rooftop includes the demolition of a con- swimming pools and a multi-sport crete sidewalk, seating, wall, adja- court that will accommodate a cent foliage and pool gate. Phase 2 variety of sports such as basket- also includes installation of fenc- ball, volleyball and dodgeball. It ing north of the Tiny Tot trailer. will also feature five community Construction fencing will be in meeting rooms and one confer- place throughout the work. ence room, recreation staff offices, The West Hollywood Library a Tiny Tot program classroom, and the adjacent five-story public public access television studio, parking garage will remain open lockers and additional parking. and accessible from San Vicente Two dog parks have already Boulevard throughout construc- opened at the site. Additional park tion. Parking is free for one hour improvements will add green in the garage. spaces, updated children’s play- The city began construction of grounds and an AIDS Monument. an Aquatic and Recreation Center West Hollywood Park is located at the park in March 2017. The at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. For current construction is part of information, call (323)848-6375, West Hollywood Park Master Plan email [email protected], Phase II improvements. or visit weho.org/whparkproject. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 December 13, 2018 Mid City West beautifies RyuLos Angeles seeks City Councilman membersneighborhood for beautification funding pro- tional fundingtask will force undergo addi- David Ryu, 4th District, is seeking jects, neighborhood or community tional review. new members for his Discretionary events (block parties), and infrastruc- Organizations seeking discre- Rosewood Garden Funds Task Force. ture improvements. Requests for tionary funds are asked to submit The task force was created to general donations, sponsorship, requests at least six weeks before review and provide input on the use organizational operating costs, for- the money is required. For large of discretionary funds. The purpose profit activities and activities not pre- expenditures of $5,000 or more, is to ensure the funds to benefit dominantly occurring within the dis- requests must be submitted at least neighborhoods. trict will likely not receive funding. three months in advance to enable Each council office receives dis- The Discretionary Funds Task enough time for review by the cretionary funding to be used for any Force has recommended a general Discretionary Funds Task Force. public benefit. However, the policy for neighborhood block par- Taskforce meetings are held on Discretionary Funds Task Force pro- ties. Thus, requests for block party the first Tuesday of even numbered vides guidelines on what kinds of funding will usually be approved if months at 6 p.m. at the Will & Ariel projects should be considered. the request is to cover city permit Durant Library, 7140 Sunset Blvd. In general, the funds can be used fees, insurance, and up to 10 tables For information, visit davidryu.lac- for traffic and transit improvements, and 100 chairs. Requests for addi- ity.org.

Public charge changes opposed photo courtesy of Mid City West In opposition to the U.S. ing programs in public charge deter- Members of the Mid City West Community Council gave the Department of Homeland minations. Rosewood Garden mini-park a facelift on Saturday, Dec. 1. Security’s proposed rule change in “The county has a compelling Rosewood Garden is a small space located at the corner of Fairfax the Federal Register to existing interest in ensuring the health and and Rosewood avenues. Mid City West routinely removes trash and immigration policies for people safety of all people, including mil- debris from the space, which features small tables and places to sit, classified as public charge, Los lions of immigrants who reside as well as landscaping. Board members Taylor Nichols, David Sobel Angeles County filed a comment on within its borders,” an excerpt from and Henry Van Moylen, along with stakeholder Amy Goldenberg, Dec. 10. If adopted, the proposed an executive summary of the com- were joined by community volunteers to clean up the park. For infor- rule change could potentially have ment read. “On their behalf, the mation, visit midcitywest.org. broad impacts in Los Angeles county therefore opposes the pro- County. posal by DHS to vastly expand the The federal government can deny circumstances under which an indi- an individual entry into the U.S. or vidual applying for a visa or adjust- deny them legal permanent resident ment of status to obtain permanent Tour Lloyd Wright’s Snowden House status if they are determined likely residency may be considered a ‘pub- The MAK Center for Art and the building’s storied history. The to become a public charge, or some- lic charge.’” Architecture presents a special Sowden House was designed by one who is reliant on government The summary also outlined the viewing of the Sowden House by Lloyd Wright for his friends John assistance. The federal government Department of Homeland Security’s Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. on Dec. 16 and Ruth Sowden, artists and active is proposing the use of previously action as “arbitrary and capricious,” from 4-7 p.m. members of the Hollywood film excluded programs such as noting that the proposed rule “jeop- The house, a natural venue for scene. Medicaid, the Supplemental ardizes the health, well-being and decadence and discourse, will host Sowden House is located at 5121 Nutrition Assistance Program, the safety of local communities,” and an exclusive salon featuring food, Franklin Ave. For information and Medicare Part D Low-Income “puts children at risk,” while also drinks and entertainment integral to tickets, visit makcenter.org. Subsidy Program and many hous- penalizing “hard-working families.”

Letters to the Editor

West Hollywood have informally ing on the positive steps it has RSO protections immediately if Use of WeHo for referred to the city of West taken, like jettisoning the former council proceeds to exempt Hollywood as “WeHo” – and we annual cap of 10 percent and owner-occupied duplexes. “The West Hollywood also embrace this. Some city pro- mandating relocation fees. Most sky’s the limit” on their rent raises concern grams – for example “WeHo significantly, council ended the increase, our mayor noted. And, Pedals” and “WeHo Cares” – fol- no just cause termination there are an additional 112 I am a regular reader of the low this naming system and the allowance after three decades of duplexes not currently owner- Beverly Press, and am often city of West Hollywood’s official unnecessary evictions. occupied (but could be). Were an pleased with the reporting level of social media accounts use Not so good is that a new, high- owner to move in a family mem- your staff. “@WeHoCity” for the purposes er floor on the annual rent ber to gain an exemption, for However, one thing that is par- of brevity and consistency across increase of 3.5 percent means example, we could see as many ticularly irksome to me is the con- touchpoints. We are the city of landlords will still be able to raise as 112 additional families dis- stant reference to the city of West West Hollywood and, sometimes, the rent by that percentage annu- placed and a corresponding num- Hollywood as WeHo. That partic- we’re WeHo too! ally, even when inflation falls and ber of families in those properties ular word is not only too familiar consumer prices level out. lose their cap on the annual rent a designation (we are not in New Joshua Schare Tenants could be hit with a 3.5 increase. York, where contractions of that Communications Manager percent increase every year Those families displaced for an sort are common) but lacks digni- City of West Hollywood (which compounds) even if infla- owner’s relative would be enti- ty and tact. tion drops to zero, as it was a few tled to only 10 percent of any I know the Beverly Press did years ago. relocation fee per year of their not invent this word, and West Beverly Hills’ analysis But then things get ugly. On the tenancy. Tenancies turn over rela- Hollywood itself promotes its table now is a “trial year” for each tively frequently here, so more use, but frankly it has an idiotic of rent control is a new tenancy. That would allow a than half of those displaced and somewhat condescending mixed bag landlord to discontinue a tenancy households would depart with ring to it. Perhaps you would con- upon expiration of the lease with- less than the entire fee. One in 10 sider this when writing about Beverly Press has done a great out paying any relocation fee. will get less than a third of their West Hollywood. job keeping Beverly Hills tenants Five hundred or more new occu- fee. informed about the labyrinthine pants each year will face this pro- City Council will reconvene to Kevin Murphy rent stabilization policy process. bationary provision if it is adopt- finalize these changes (and more) West Hollywood For 20 months, we as a commu- ed. at the Dec. 18 meeting. The nity have been talking. Now, City Also on the table is a “luxury” mayor has said he wants to wrap Response from the Council is ready to commit to exemption from the rent stabi- it all up by year’s end, so there is City of West Hollywood: some changes. lization ordinance. That means no time to waste. Indeed, City Some aspects will keep the cur- no limit to the annual rent Council blazed through 35 key The city, in all of its official rent policy. Allowed rent increas- increase, and that’s not just for policy decisions in just two hours communications and community es will continue to be indexed to tenants renting the most expen- at the last meeting and some dis- engagement efforts, refers to itself the change in consumer prices. sive apartments. It will reach res- cussions lasted fewer than three by its name: “City of West The vast majority of tenants will idents in every size tier. Even if a minutes. Every Beverly Hills ten- Hollywood.” The city has strong see a ceiling on the allowed high threshold for “luxury” is ant should understand what’s at adherence to a comprehensive increase of 7.5 percent. And, the applied (above a rent amount) stake. brand system and logo guidelines city will conduct some random this provision will take 340 units that use the city’s official name. housing inspections to identify out of the RSO by my math. Mark Elliot That said, for more than three substandard conditions. Speaking of exemptions, we Founder decades, community members in It is good that council is build- could see 99 families lose their Beverly Hills Renters Alliance 16 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RESTAURANT NEWS Noël at Pitchoun! By Jill Weinlein ay bonjour to the holiday season and stock up on Christmas both the main dining room at Streats at Pitchoun! in downtown 12 Days of Cocktails Simone and the bar Duello on Los Angeles and at the Beverly Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 Center. The bakery’s special offer- at The Garland a.m. to 3 p.m. 449 S. Hewitt St., ings include mini panettone, Christmas-decorated éclairs and is the season to spread holi- Los Angeles, (424)433-3000. house-made foie gras. Yule logs day cheer at The Front Yard will also be available to order ‘Tat The Garland with its 12 Days of through Dec. 20. Choose the tradi- Cocktails. From Dec. 13 through ‘The Marvelous Mrs. tional butter cream and Genoise Dec. 24, seasonal cocktails are $8. Maisel’ at Canter’s sponge cake, or try more unique Sip a Noggy or Nice made with flavors such as the Mont Blanc eggnog, caramel sauce, kosher salt, eason 2 of “The Marvelous Mrs. made with chestnut cream, the whipped cream, grated nutmeg and Maisel,” Amazon’s charming Aspen made with dark chocolate Sailor Jerry rum. The Yule Shoot Sseries about a 1950s housewife mousse, or the Kauai made with Your Eye Out cider is a boozy take turned comedian, is now available mango gelée. Also for the holidays, on the 1983 movie “A Christmas for streaming, and to mark the occa- Pitchoun! has ready-made and cus- Story.” This sweet treat is packed sion, Canter’s Deli will be offering tomized gift baskets that include with apples, cardamom pods, star The Maisel, a sandwich made with Champagne, coffee and tea, dried photo courtesy of Republique anise, honey, pale ale, a stick of cin- pastrami, salami, coleslaw, pickle, nuts and fruits, and more. For infor- Berry pavlova roll namon and Black Magic rum. I’m secret sauce and rye bread, now mation and orders, visit pitchoun- Dreaming of a White Russian is through Saturday, Dec. 15. bakery.com/shop. 545 S. Olive St., made with eggnog, molasses, gin- Additionally, the famed diner will Los Angeles, (213)689-3240. 8500 République’s gift baskets and holiday ger, whipped cream, cinnamon be giving away 50 free sandwiches Beverly Blvd., #103, Los Angeles, sugar, vodka and Kahlúa. 4222 each day through Saturday, starting (323)381-5328. baked goods Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, at 11 a.m. 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los épublique makes the perfect gift basket for the holiday season. Pre- (818)980-8000. Angeles, (323)651-2030. order baskets in the classic size for $75 or the signature size for $125. RBoth are filled with festive treats from chef Marge Manzke and her pastry Sunday brunch at team. République also offers holiday goodies like panettone, stollen, berry Weekend brunch pavlova rolls, berry tres leches cake, passion fruit raspberry cream pie, Swingers turn 25 Puck’s WP24 banana cream pie and Fairhill Farms caramel apple pie. Orders must be at Simone n Tuesday, Dec. 18, the first P24 by Wolfgang Puck at the made by 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22. Visit republiquela.com for an order 100 guests who dine at Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles form. 624 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, (310)362-6115. ames Beard Award-winning chef OSwingers will receive a limited-edi- offers a festive brunch in the restau- Jessica Largey launches week- W tion Swingers commemorative T- rant’s kitchen every Sunday station allows brunch guests to Dec. 23, the brunch will feature a end brunch service at Simone this J shirt. They are available on a first- through Dec. 23. Diners can enjoy a pack their own duck with hoisin, special visit from Santa, cupcake Saturday, Dec. 15. Dishes include come, first-served basis from 6 a.m. lychee saketini and specialty coffee cucumber and scallion buns. There decorating and hot cocoa. Seating Largey’s fried chicken, oysters with to 2 a.m. Additional shirts will be as they watch chef de cuisine John is also an area to prepare congee times are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. house-made fixings and produce- available for purchase, quantities Lechleidner and his team prepare with fresh crab, veggies, oils and Reservations required. Brunch is driven delights. Bartender Kaiko limited. Guests will also enjoy 25 steam dumplings and buns, roll other traditional fixings. Try the $75 per person and $25 for children Tulloch mixes five different bloody percent off their entire check at the sushi, stir fry hand-torn noodles and smoky bloody mary cocktail as 12 and under. The price includes marys, mimosas, spritz and coffee retro diner. 8020 Beverly Blvd., discover how they make Chinese well – it comes with a crystal unlimited access to culinary sta- cocktails. Brunch will be served in Los Angeles, (323)653-5858. donuts for dessert. The Peking duck decanter for refills. On Sunday, tions, coffee, tea and orange juice.

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6333 W. 3rd St. (323) 933-8446 at the (323) 933-8440 Farmers Market [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 December 13, 2018

Cocktails are an additional charge. bread cookies with icing and rain- rice or linguine. Peels’ clam chow- seaweed salt, the chicken, juicy and in September and hired chef 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los bow sprinkles, chocolate chip der is a creamy clam broth swirled tender on the inside, features a light Stephane Liot to prepare breakfast, Angeles, (213)743-8800. cookies with pecans and sea salt, or with a kabocha squash purée, yet crispy crust. It’s served in a lunch, happy hour and French din- double chocolate shortbread cook- clams, bacon and potatoes, served choice of a sandwich, basket or rice ner specialties. Menu items include ies and sea salt caramels. 7565 in a bread bowl. Prawn is located in bowl with trendy salads and sides. steak and frites, moules-frites, Delivery service at Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, the Grand Central Market, 317 S. The restaurant only serves locally French onion soup, eggplant and (310)260-2663. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213)624- farmed, free-range and antibiotic- goat cheese salad, scallops, and the Original 2378. 16 Miller Alley, Pasadena, free chicken. Open for lunch, din- black cod. All the meats are from (626)219-6115. ner and takeaway daily from 11 Curtis Stone’s Gwen Butcher Shop, Farmers Market Soups and stew a.m. to 9 p.m. Beer and wine will be and the wines are curated by Lou ercato now offers same-day available soon. 767 S. Alameda St., Amdur of Lou Wine Shop. 5665 delivery on over 1,800 hand- at Prawn Ste. 122, (213)278-0407. Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (323)380-6557. Mselected grocery and prepared arm your soul with hearty Japanese-style fried meals from the Original Farmers bowls of stew and soup for chicken Market. For holiday meal-prepara- Wthe winter months ahead. The Le Petit Marché tion, shoppers can use the promo coastal casual eatery from execu- OW DTLA now includes chef new French market, complete code “FarmersMkt10” to get $10 tive chef Mark Peel serves steam- Kuniko Yagi’s first stand-alone with wine store and café with a off their first order of $20 or more ing bowls of Seattle fish stew filled Reatery Pikunico, offering her Afull bar, is now open in Larchmont through Jan. 31. 6333 W. Third St., with shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, unique Japanese-American-style Village. Spoon Singh and Mathew mercato.com. salmon and bacon in a savory lob- fried chicken. Made with a batter of Cape, former owners of The ster broth. It’s served over a bed of organic rice flour, potato starch and Larchmont, opened the new eatery Miracle at The Everly elebrate the season at a retro- inspired winter wonderland at CThe Kimpton Everly Hotel. Miracle, a pop-up Christmas- themed bar, is now open through Monday, Dec. 31. Take photos at a candy cane selfie-station, the Hanukkah Hut or with the 15-foot inflatable Santa Claus. Christmas cocktails include the Run Run Rudolph with prosecco, gin, mulled wine purée, lemon and cane syrup, and the Bad Santa made with hot milk punch and Barbados rum. 1800 Argyle Ave., Los Angeles, (213)279-3532.

Holiday fun at Blitzen’s ere and Now has transformed into Blitzen’s for the holidays, Hnow through Dec. 31. The pop-up brings the North Pole to Los Angeles, complete with a snow machine, themed entertainment, a Bad Santa and carolers. The menu includes wintery food, beer, ciders and cocktails. Try the Santa’s Nightcap made with Altos tequila, mezcal, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, allspice, chocolate, dram, milk and spice, or the Oh Holy Nog made with Courvoisier cognac. 300 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, (213)262-9291.

Delphine’s ‘Wicked’ cocktails efore or after seeing Broadway’s hit touring musical B“Wicked” at the Pantages Theatre, enjoy dinner and a special cocktail at Delphine, now through Jan. 27. Located at the W Hollywood Hotel, the restaurant’s cocktails include the Wonderful, made with Cîroc berry, melon liquor, lemon, simple syrup and club soda. 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, (323)798-1355.

Sweet Rose Creamery et in the holiday spirit with Sweet Rose Creamery’s frozen Gnovelty desserts and cookies. Treats include a peppermint sundae made with peppermint ice cream, hot fudge and fresh whipped cream, and garnished with peppermint crunch and fresh mint. Peppermint bonbons, featuring peppermint ice cream dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint crunch, are perfect for gifting. They are available three for $8. Fill a holiday tin or stock up on $7 bags of ginger- 18 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

a victim during a domestic vio- At 2:10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a lence incident in the 8700 block of committed a petty theft in the 6400 petty theft in the 5500 block of Beverly. block of Sunset. Hollywood at 5:15 p.m. P OLICE B LOTTER An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 600 block of petty theft in the 1600 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Orlando at 6:20 p.m. El Centro at 2:15 p.m. 1700 block of N. Cherokee. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 20 and Dec. 8. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- committed a petty theft in the 8300 burglarized a vehicle parked near theft near the corner of Hollywood ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los block of Santa Monica. the corner of Waring and Martel. and Vine at 8:15 p.m. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. vehicle parked in the 1400 block of vehicle parked in the 600 block of pect burglarized a vehicle parked Havenhurst at 8 p.m. N. Orange at 4 p.m. near the corner of Hawthorn and Orange. At 3:33 p.m., an unknown male At 9:56 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police suspect committed a grand theft in assaulted a victim in the 8900 committed a petty theft in the 6500 the 400 block of N. Canon Drive. Dec. 7 Department block of Santa Monica. block of Hollywood. The suspect was approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 140 pounds. At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 20 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a robbed a victim near the corner of burglary in the 8700 block of vehicle parked in the 400 block of An unknown suspect committed a Hollywood and Vine. At 7:15 p.m., two unknown male Rangeley at 10:30 p.m. Burnside at 6 p.m. suspects committed a burglary in burglary in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 1000 block of Wallace Ridge. Oakhurst Drive at 4:28 p.m. Dec. 7 At 7:35 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 1700 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 5000 At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Cahuenga at 4:20 a.m. block of Wilshire. Nov. 21 committed a burglary in the 300 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Beverly Drive. vehicle parked near the corner of At 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose and Norwich at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5 burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a burglary in the 600 6600 block of Drexel. block of N. Elm Drive. Dec. 1 At 7:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 7100 pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 5:10 p.m., an unknown male block of Santa Monica. near Ridgewood and Elmwood. tim in the 1900 block of Whitley at Nov. 23 suspect committed a grand theft in 8:30 a.m. the 9800 block of Wilshire. The At 4:46 p.m., an identity theft was An unknown suspect stole a vehi- suspect was approximately 5 feet Dec. 8 reported in the 8700 block of cle parked in the 200 block of S. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- 6 inches tall and 130 pounds. Wilshire Boulevard. An unknown suspect assaulted a McCadden Place at 9:40 a.m. pect committed a burglary in the victim near the corner of Orange 700 block of Alfred. Nov. 25 Dec. 2 Grove and Santa Monica at 2:05 At noon, an unknown suspect bur- p.m. glarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect male com- At 5:56 p.m., an unknown male 6400 block of Drexel. petty theft in the 6900 block of suspect assaulted a victim in the mitted a grand theft in the 300 At 11:38 p.m., an unknown sus- Sunset at 10:45 a.m. 1100 block of Calle Vista Drive. block of S. Beverly Drive at 6:18 pect assaulted a victim in the 8700 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- The suspect was approximately p.m. The suspect was approxi- block of Rangeley. tim near the corner of Curson and At 10:55 a.m., an unknown sus- mately 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. 30 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall Melrose at 12:15 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the and 160 pounds. 6800 block of Sunset. At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 9 At 3:20 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect committed a grand theft in the At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6800 An unknown suspect burglarized a 9600 block of S. Santa Monica assaulted a victim in the 9900 block of Hollywood. vehicle parked near the corner of block of Wilshire Boulevard at 6 committed a petty theft in the 8800 Boulevard. block of Santa Monica. Franklin and Fuller at 11 a.m. p.m. The suspect was approxi- An unknown suspect committed a mately 32 years old, 6 feet 3 inch- Nov. 26 petty theft in the 5500 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect es tall and 200 pounds. Los Angeles Police Hollywood at 4:15 p.m. committed a burglary in the 700 block of Alfred. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary near the cor- Department At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 300 committed a burglary in the 1300 An unknown suspect burglarized a ner of Charleville Boulevard and block of N. Beverly. S. Canon Drive. Dec. 3 block of Sycamore. vehicle parked in the 6800 block of Hollywood at 12:15 p.m. At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 27 West Hollywood robbed a victim in the 7100 block petty theft in the 5100 block of At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect of Sunset. Wilshire at 5 p.m. robbed a victim near the corner of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect Sheriff’s Station Rosewood and Curson. committed a burglary in the 9000 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire Boulevard. Dec. 3 victim in the 100 block of S. Arden burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a at 2:05 p.m. 8500 block of Burton Way. petty theft in the 5700 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Olympic at 4:05 p.m. burglary in the 9000 block of robbed a victim in the 8900 block At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Wilshire Boulevard at 8 p.m. of Santa Monica. stole a vehicle parked in the 1200 cle parked in the 1600 block of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 4 block of N. Mansfield. Gower at 5:15 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8400 Nov. 28 block of W. Third. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 8000 victim in the 600 block of S. La committed a petty theft in the 6700 An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 9900 block of S. block of Santa Monica. Brea at 7:15 p.m. block of Sunset. vehicle parked in the 5800 block of Santa Monica at 8 a.m. Willoughby at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- tim in the 8300 block of Sunset at burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 600 block of At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the 3:49 p.m. 1700 block of N. Fuller. N. Mansfield at 10 p.m. committed a theft near the corner 800 block of Cinthia Street. of Beverly and Orlando. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10:10 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown male suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 1700 block of pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect burglarized a assaulted a victim in the 9800 1200 block of Hayworth. N. La Brea at 9:30 p.m. 400 block of S. San Vicente. vehicle parked in the 500 block of block of Wilshire Boulevard at 5 Norton at 9 p.m. p.m. The suspect was approxi- An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a mately 27 years old, 5 feet 4 inch- victim in the 600 block of N. stole a vehicle parked in the 200 vehicle parked in the 300 block of Dec. 8 es tall and 130 pounds. Robertson at 4:10 p.m. block of S. Sycamore. Sherbourne at 10:30 p.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown male sus- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- assaulted a victim in the 1400 pect assaulted a victim in the 9600 Dec. 4 burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a petty theft in the block of N. Ivar. block of Sunset Boulevard. The 100 block of Clark Drive. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 6800 block of Hollywood. suspect was approximately 48 burglarized a vehicle parked in the An attempted robbery was reported years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and An unknown suspect assaulted a 6200 block of W. Third. in the 1400 block of N. Ivar at 2 a.m. 220 pounds. victim in the 8700 block of Beverly Dec. 6 at 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 29 petty theft in the 6300 block of W. pect burglarized a vehicle parked committed a grand theft in the Dec. 5 Third at 5:30 a.m. in the 6600 block of Yucca. 1400 block of N. Ivar. At 11 a.m., two unknown male suspects committed a burglary in An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a the 9600 block of Wilshire. vehicle parked in the 700 block of committed a burglary in the 1000 burglary in the 300 block of N. petty theft in the 6500 block of West Knoll at noon. block of Wilcox. Plymouth at 9:20 a.m. Hollywood at 3 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 600 block of N. At 6:59 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Rexford Drive at 12:10 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7100 petty theft in the 8500 block of committed a petty theft in the 6100 committed a petty theft in the 6200 block of Santa Monica. Beverly at 10 a.m. block of Sunset. block of Hollywood. At 12:25 p.m., two unknown female suspects committed a A suspect assaulted a victim during At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft in the 300 block of N. a domestic violence incident in the committed a grand theft in the petty theft in the 100 block of N. vehicle parked in the 700 block of Rodeo Drive. 1000 block of Sweetzer at 9:04 p.m. 1600 block of N. El Centro. Vista at 1:10 p.m. Genesee at 4 a.m.

An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 6 An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 400 block of N. burglary in the 6100 block of committed a petty theft in the 7000 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Beverly Drive at 1:19 p.m. At 3:55 p.m., a suspect assaulted Carlos at 1:40 p.m. block of Hollywood. 300 block of S. La Brea. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 December 13, 2018
    Beverly Grove’s newest brunch venue

West Third Street, one of the most popular streets in Los Angeles with its many celebrated Through the restaurants, has yet another star. restaurant’s Bacari West Third, of the Bacari brick archway tunnel, Restaurant Group, is a Venetian- there’s a beautifully inspired eatery featuring a cicchet- ti-style menu with sharable pastas, distressed wooden pizza and salads, similar to those gate with found in a traditional bàcari, or metal knockers. wine bar, in Venice. The restaurant By Jill Weinlein only just opened in September, but it has since already become a pop- goodness of the avocado. A drizzle ular brunch spot on weekends of Mediterranean olive oil and from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering avocado spread. The dense house- sprinkle of gray salt round out the creative takes on classic items. baked superfood bread, however, buttery flavors. As I entered Bacari, I immedi- is what really sets this toast apart I didn’t quite care for our next ately noticed its charming rustic from other more basic variations. dish, a thin, panko-crust crab cake photo by Jill Weinlein décor and setting. Through the The texture of this gluten-free Benedict, but I did enjoy the hol- restaurant’s brick archway tunnel, toast is spongy and nutty, perfect landaise sauce, zested with grape- The delicious gluten-free Dutch baby pancake is topped with berries and there’s a beautifully distressed for holding the creamy green fruit rind. a Mission fig and honey compote. The free-range egg pizza, while different than expected, was delec- table with its thin crust, creamy Celebrate the Holidays fromage blanc, caramelized onions and softly cooked egg. with our Posada Menu! Other savory items on the menu include Bacari fries with a special sauce and fried egg, a croque madame and an open-face Bacari burger, which we all eyed as a cou- ple next to us enjoyed them. We finished our meal on a sweeter note with the gluten-free baby Dutch pancake, which arrived in a small black cast iron skillet. The bottom of the pancake was caramelized and slightly crunchy, while the top was warm and soft. Fresh red and purple berries and a lovely Mission fig • Posole - a delicious corn soup in pork broth and honey compote in the center • Tamales Dulces - sweet and tangy with fruit added just a touch of sweet. • Stuffed jalapeños - a must try! Next time you are searching for a new brunch and dinner destina- • Biñuelos - delicious Mexican sugar cookies tion in Beverly Grove, try Bacari with syrup for dessert West Third for a new foodie favorite. Barcari Restaurant Group Call Today for Reservations for all your Holiday Events! also has restaurants in Glendale, “Y Que Vive Las Posadas!” Playa del Rey and University Park. Mexican Restaurant $$ Open daily from 5 p.m. to 11 Antonio’s p.m., and weekend brunch from 7470 Melrose Ave. • Los Angeles 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8030 3⁄4 W. 323-658-9060 Third St., (323)452-9149.

photo by Jill Weinlein The brunch egg pizza at Bacari W. Third pairs well with a bottomless mimosa. wooden gate with metal knockers. The garden patio features a mas- sive bougainvillea dropping magenta-colored flowers onto tables. Most of the seating is out on this patio, but there is a low- ceiling interior dining space with exposed wood beams as well. When we arrived during brunch time, at almost every table people were sipping refreshing bottom- less mimosas, sangria, sparkling sangria or house prosecco, an option that comes in at $25 per person. The menu includes Mediterranean dishes curated by Israeli-born executive chef Lior Hillel and executive sous chef Kevin Corona. We started with a pita stuffed with pickled red onions, capers, ribbons of thin smoked salmon and cucumber. It’s served with a pleasing dill and gar- lic crème fraîche, similar to a tzatziki sauce. This dipping sauce is so good, it’s hard to share – so be sure to order your own. The avocado toast is beautifully presented with crisp pink and white watermelon radish triangles juxtaposed against the chunky 20 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Step in time to see ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ at El Capitan The El Capitan Theatre presents The El Capitan experience include a reserved seat, collectible Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” includes costumes from the movie, umbrella popcorn container with shown in Dolby VisionTM Laser interactive Cherry Tree Lane one refill, 20-ounce bottled drink, Projection and Dolby Atmos photo opportunities and the debut kite, and limited-edition poster art- Sound Technology, from Dec. 19 of a new curtain show. work, collectible gold heart pin to Jan. 13. “We are thrilled to offer an and movie soundtrack download. In Disney’s “Mary Poppins unforgettable holiday experience Showtimes for “Mary Poppins Returns,” Mary Poppins is back to for the whole family with our spe- Returns” are 9:30 a.m., 12:55 p.m., help the next generation of the cial engagement of Disney’s 4:20 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 10:55 Banks family find the joy and ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’” said Ed p.m. daily. Showtimes and dates wonder missing in their lives. Collins, general manager of the El are subject to change. Special Emily Blunt stars as the practically Capitan Theatre. “Guests will be group rates of $12 for parties of 20 perfect nanny with unique magical transported to the magical world of or more are available by calling skills who can turn any task into an Cherry Tree Lane the moment they (818)845-3110. unforgettable, fantastic adventure step into the El Capitan Theatre.” The El Capitan Theatre is locat- and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her The theater’s guests can be the ed at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For friend Jack, an optimistic street first to see the movie on Tuesday, information and tickets, visit lamplighter who helps bring light Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. Tickets to the elcapitantickets.com, or call and life to the streets of London. opening night start at $35 and (800)DISNEY6. photo © 2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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CarolersThe Original Farmers come Market, cor- a-wassailingThe Hamilton High School Choirat Farmersp.m., and the comedy Market of Santa’s Elf- ner of Third and Fairfax, will cele- will stroll the market on Dec. 17-18, Micky O begins at 12:30 and 2 p.m. brate the Christmas season with music from noon to 2 p.m. The Dickensian on the plaza. Susie Hansen Latin and festive events from Saturday, Carolers will perform on Dec. 18, Jazz entertains from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 15, through Monday, Dec. 24. 19, 22 and 23, strolling the market the West Patio. Families are invited to celebrate from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 18, and The market also welcomes The with Christmas karaoke, the comedy from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 19, 22 Noelles performing at 12:30, 1:30 antics of Santa’s Elf, and holiday and 23. and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 22, and Merle crafts including snow globe making A snow globe craft session will be Jagger’s Country Christmas runs and pine cone decorating on the held on Dec. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. from 6 to 8 p.m. on the West Patio. Market Plaza. Additionally, the on the plaza. Einstein Brown’s On Dec. 23, “Holiday Vibes” with Dickensian Carolers and the Calypso Christmas show will debut Otis Hayes will be held from 1 to 3 Hamilton High School Choir will on Dec. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the p.m. The musicians of Mariachi stroll among the holiday decorations plaza, and Sharon Marie Cline and Fiesta will stroll the market from entertaining visitors. The Ron Kobayashi Trio will per- noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 24. Christmas karaoke will be held on form from 6 to 8 p.m. on the West The Original Farmers Market is Dec. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. on the West Patio. located at 6333 W. Third St. For Patio. The karaoke is sponsored by On Dec. 21, an elf ears craft ses- information, call (323)933-9211, or E.B.’s Beer & Wine and Kiehl’s. sion will be held from noon to 3 visit farmersmarketla.com.

Explore a gourmet holiday wonderland at Monsieur Marcel Monsieur Marcel at the Original Farmers Market has a longtime belief that nothing creates a lasting memory like the gift of food. That shows in the collection of cus- tomized gift baskets offered throughout the year, but it’s especially evident during the holidays when Monsieur Marcel comes to life with offerings including the largest selection of classic Italian panettones and pandoros in L.A. Monsieur Marcel also offers selections from around the world, such as French pain d’epices cinnamon cake, British mincemeat pies and puddings, traditional arti- san bûche de noël, German stollen, mulled and special- ty wines, and holiday jams. Customers also won’t want to miss one of the sweetest collections of edible stock- ing stuffers. Order a holiday gift basket valued at $200 or more and receive a $20 gift card to shop later. Monsieur Marcel at the Original Farmers Market is located at photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market 6333 W. Third St. For information, call (323)939-7792, The Dickensian Carolers will stroll the market entertaining guests during or visit mrmarcel.com. photo courtesy of Monsieur Marcel the holiday season.

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VisitReindeer with Romp, Santa the Los and his reindeers at the L.A. Zoo Angeles Zoo’s beloved daytime holiday celebration, runs through Sunday, Jan. 6, giving Angelenos the opportunity to see real reindeer this season at the zoo’s Reindeer Village habitat. While visiting the Reindeer Village on weekends, guests can learn more about the herd from expert reindeer keepers at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., as well as get creative at the craft station designing cus- tom antlers. Stop by Santa Claus’s North Pole outpost for photos on Dec. 15- 16 and 22-23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a variety of photo pack- photo courtesy of the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum ages available for an additional fee. Take a walk on the wild side this holiday season as you view mammoths The weekend festivities continue with the animals receiving presents in 3D at a new exhibition at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. at 11 a.m. While festive, these treats also serve an important role, promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals. Mammoths ‘roam’ in 3D at the Guests can also enjoy a special holiday edition of the zoo’s “World La Brea Tar Pits and Museum of Birds Show” daily, except The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum presents new attractions for the holi- Tuesdays, at noon and 2:30 p.m. day season: the “Mammoths and Mastodons” exhibition and screenings of through Jan. 6. Among the species the “Titans of the Ice Age 3D.” spotlighted in this free-flight dis- The La Brea Tar Pits will open the new “Mammoths and Mastodons” play of natural behaviors are Cape installation on Friday, Dec. 21. The experience includes life-sized models, vultures, crowned cranes and blue- hands-on interactives, and the latest discoveries and research relating to these throated macaws. Ice Age animals. This interactive show invites visitors into the world of titans All Reindeer Romp activities, that lived across Asia, Africa, Europe, the L.A. Basin and California’s except Santa photos, are free with Channel Islands before they went extinct thousands of years ago. paid zoo admission. Also included The museum also presents daily screenings of the “Titans of the Ice Age with paid zoo admission are daily 3D.” Encounter some of the Earth’s most awe-inspiring mammals, from close-up animal encounters, saber-toothed cats and dire wolves to giant sloths and the iconic mammoths shows, holiday crafts, talks and that lived 10,000 years before modern civilization. See how these creatures guided experiences, training became trapped in tar, preserved in time and are being unearthed today. All demonstrations, and more. 3D films are free for members. The Los Angeles Zoo is located photo by GLAZA/Jamie Pham The La Brea Tar Pits is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. For information at 5333 Zoo Drive. For informa- Expert keepers at the Los Angeles Zoo will share fun facts about rein- and tickets, visit tarpits.org. tion and tickets, visit deers every weekend until Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. At the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, come face-to-face lazoo.org/reindeerromp. with a life-size LEGO build of the velociraptor “Blue” from Jurassic World, discover the shimmering science behind jewelry designed by renowned artist Paula Crevoshay, view an astounding exhibition of wildlife photography, see an original costume from 1924’s Peter Pan. For more information, visit NHM.org/holidays. Come Home for the Holidays

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SkirballThe Skirball Cultural exhibit Center pre- essential explores and in this editing feminism, found identity sents “Sara Berman’s Closet,” an happiness. exhibition by illustrator-author When Berman died in 2004, her Maira Kalman and curator-artist family saved the monochromatic Alex Kalman inspired by the life of contents of her closet. Inspired by Bob Barker turns 95 Sara Berman, Maira Kalman’s its beauty and meaning, her daugh- mother and Alex Kalman’s grand- ter and grandson conceived and mother, now on view through created “Sara Berman’s Closet.” At March 10. the Skirball, the installation will be An exploration of independence, complemented by twelve new feminism, identity, family and paintings by Maira Kalman that memory, the display recreates depict pivotal scenes from her Berman’s modest, meticulously mother’s life – from childhood to organized closet in which she kept marriage to her new life in New her all-white apparel and acces- York City. sories after reinventing herself in On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Maira her sixties. “Sara Berman’s Closet” Kalman and Alex Kalman will photo courtesy of EJS Media was originally recreated for speak at the Skirball about their In a new show, illustrator-author Mmuseumm in a lower Manhattan collaboration on “Sara Berman’s Maira Kalman and curator-artist alleyway in 2015, then presented Closet.” In this exclusive engage- two years later at the Metropolitan ment, they will offer an intimate Alex Kalman explore the life and Museum of Art. glimpse into their mother and legacy of their mother and grand- Born in Belarus and married in grandmother’s life and influential mother, respectively, who after 38 Tel Aviv, Berman, a Jewish émigré, legacy. years of marriage, moved to New settled in the Bronx with her hus- The Skirball Cultural Center is York City by herself and estab- band in the early 1950s to raise located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. lished new rituals, including wear- their family. When their two daugh- For information, visit skirball.org. ing only white. ters were grown, the Bermans returned to Israel, but Sara Berman did not stay for long. In 1980, after 38 years of marriage, she packed up by Myles Mellor one suitcase and left. She returned Crossword Puzzle alone to New York City and moved into a small studio apartment in Greenwich Village, where she established new rituals all her own, including wearing only white. Former “The Price Is Right” host Bob Barker, who turned 95 on In a humble closet, Berman lov- Dec. 12, dropped by the Original Farmers Market to spread holiday ingly organized her all-white cheer in this photograph from the Dec. 6, 1984, issue of the Park undergarments, nightgowns, shirts, Labrea News. From 1972 to 2007, Barker hosted the long-running pants, shoes, sweaters, hats and game show, which is still produced next door to the Farmers Market linens. With militaristic precision, at CBS Television City. Earlier this week, plans were announced that she kept her minimal wardrobe in CBS Television City has been sold to a property development compa- perfect order, starching, ironing, ny. “The Price Is Right” and many other shows will continue to be folding and stacking her clothes. produced there for at least the next five years. She had edited everything to the

World’s fastest electric car debuts at The Petersen For a limited time, the Petersen Automotive Museum will be home to the world’s fastest electric race car: the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak. Now through Feb. 1, museum guests will be able to see the record- setting car on display outside the Mullin Design Studio promoting the Petersen’s upcoming future-focused Across 2. Operatic style “Driving Toward Tomorrow” exhib- 1. O’Brien and Benetar 3. Ask, as for aid it. 5. Give ___ (care) 4. Mirrors companion Opening in October 2019, the 10. Suspect’s demand, briefly 5. Aide-de-camp, briefly 14. Jack-in-the-pulpit 6. Pebbles Flintstone’s pet much-anticipated exhibit will 15. 1967 war locale 7. Not now address the automobile industry’s 16. Engage 8. Pre-euro German money work in the future of transportation 17. Beginner 9. Dingbat design, engineering and infrastruc- 18. Scornful sound 10. “Excuse me …” ture. Featured vehicles will include photo courtesy of Volkswagen of America 19. Times 11. Dessert made with ladyfingers 20. ‘60s hit 12. Relocate concept vehicles that are being pur- In June 2018, the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak sped through the nearly sued by international automobile 23. Prefix with -pathy 13. Be my guest! 13-mile course of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in just seven manufacturers such as Volkswagen, 24. Anger, e.g. 21. A demographic which has committed to electrifying minutes and 57 seconds, making it the fastest car to complete the race. 25. Colorado hrs. 22. Musical Yoko 27. Ontario’s ___ Canals 26. Fortune teller’s leaves its entire lineup of cars by 2030. 28. At the time of 29. ‘The Gold Bug’ writer “As we head toward an electric our audience to be curious about the ly treacherous race to the summit. 32. Certain toast 30. Stew vegetable future, we are proud to be at the fore- future of mobility and the implica- The fully electric vehicle wound 34. Excited, surfer lingo 31. Simon and Diamond front of the discussion,” said tions it has on the automotive indus- through the nearly 13-mile serpen- 36. Out on the ocean 33. Neighbor of Vietnam Petersen Automotive Museum try as a whole.” tine course in just seven minutes and 37. ‘60s hit 34. Input, with a swipe Executive Director Terry L. Karges. Volkswagen’s I.D. R race car most 57 seconds – besting the all-time 41. Sci-fi princess 35. “Finding Neverland” star, “Through our collaborations with recently participated in the Pikes record by a total of 15 seconds. 42. Top dogs last name Volkswagen, we are able to show- Peak International Hill Climb on The Petersen Museum is located 43. Danish island seaport 37. Barely adequate case one of the most impressive June 24, 2018, where it became the at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- 46. Springs 38. Polite drivers, at merges 47. For every 39. Recognition response electric cars in the world, inspiring fastest car to complete the infamous- tion, visit petersen.org. 50. Refined or crude 40. Kenyan tribe 51. 5th __, NY 41. Head of England 53. “It’s only ___!” 44. Between Fri.and Sun. 55. ‘60s hit 45. Calls up 60. Hit man 47. Kind of party Mouche Gallery hosts Douglas Kirkland book signing 61. “M*A*S*H” setting 48. Expressive one Famed Hollywood photographer Kirkland’s latest book, “Physical brate the power and beauty of the 62. Yorkshire farewell 49. Merit twice Douglas Kirkland, known for por- Poetry Alphabet,” was created in written word in the book. The 63. Winter comment 52. Disease named after traits of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey collaboration with his wife event will also include special edi- 64. African antelope a Congolese river Hepburn, President John F. Françoise and renowned dancer tions of the book for sale, along 65. US abbr. 54. Reach, to threaten Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot and Erika Lemay. with limited edition Kirkland pho- 66. Bungle, with “up” 56. Slips many others, is bringing his latest The book explores the physicali- tographic prints. 67. “À votre ___!” 57. Bit of Kurdistan artistic endeavor to Beverly Hills’ ty of the written language and its Mouche Gallery is located at 68. Glacier melting result 58. Mardi Gras follower 59. Put on board, as cargo Mouche Gallery in an exclusive pictographic origins through pho- 340 N. Beverly Drive. For infor- Down 60. Watson makers soirée and book signing on tography and poetry. mation, call (310)858-8114, or 1. Compassion Saturday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Kirklands and Lemay cele- visit mouchegallery.com. See Answers page 25 24 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Autonomous vehicles have cities preparing infrastructure said the city’s future infrastructure Department of Transportation to From page 3 should accommodate more than become a test site for autonomous autonomous vehicles. vehicles. “We have to remember that the “As an employment center and autonomous vehicle is not the tourist destination, Beverly Hills get a ride to Walmart in a Waymo goal,” he said. “The goal is a peo- has more than its share of regional vehicle to collect the groceries. ple-friendly city.” traffic,” Mirisch said at the time. Waymo also has partnerships with Vice Mayor John Mirisch men- “Many traffic, safety and parking AutoNation and Avis Budget tioned the recognition Beverly problems can be solved with Group to offer Waymo vehicles to Hills has received for its walkabil- [autonomous vehicles], especially their customers who are having ity, including a “very walkable” when used as a form of public vehicles serviced, or as a first- and rating by the website Walk Score. transportation. Perhaps most last-mile solution for dropping off “That is something we want to importantly, autonomous vehicles and picking up rental vehicles. continue to improve upon,” he have the potential to democratize Gold also said the city needs to said. public transportation by creating photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills understand infrastructure needs of The effort to put Beverly Hills an efficient, first-choice system of The city’s artSHOW is a weekend-long, twice-a-year event. the future to avoid making plans at the forefront of autonomous mobility that Southern in the short-term that could vehicle technology began in 2017, Californians use because they become obsolete before long. while Mirisch served as mayor. want to, not because they have Councilman Robert Wunderlich The city applied to the U.S. to.” City of Beverly Hills seeking artSHOW applicants The city of Beverly Hills is look- their work in 11 categories, includ- Torlakson announces picks for U.S. ing for artists to apply for its spring ing painting, sculpture, ceramics 2019 artSHOW on May 18-19 in and glass, drawing, traditional Beverly Gardens Park. printmaking, furnishings, photogra- SenateState Superintendent Youth of Public Programin their young lives and look for- cational organization and express Artists can now apply online for phy and digital art, jewelry, and Instruction Tom Torlakson named ward to seeing what they will an interest in pursuing a career in a juried spot selected by a panel of two-dimensional and 3D mixed two outstanding high school stu- accomplish in their future. I know public service. They are then independent fine art professionals. media. dents to represent California in the they will achieve great things due nominated by their high school The Beverly Hills artSHOW is To apply, go online to beverly- 57th annual United States Senate to their commitment and dedica- principal. held in the spring and fall, and hills.org/artshowapp, or email Youth Program, sponsored by the tion. They make me optimistic for A selection committee from the brings an estimated 40,000 visitors [email protected]. William Randolph Hearst our future.” California Department of to each show. An estimated 250 For information, visit beverly- Foundation. Torlakson also selected two Education reviews eligible nomi- artists will be selected to exhibit hills.org/artshow. Lauren Kong of Rancho Palos alternates in the event that one or nees, and Torlakson selects the Verdes, a senior at Palos Verdes both of the delegates are unable to awardees based on the quality of Peninsula High School in the attend. The first alternate is the application, demonstrated Palos Verdes Unified School Channing Lee of Fullerton, a qualities of leadership, academic District, and Cindy Aguilar- senior at Cornelia Connelly achievement, involvement in Castaneda of Gonzales, Monterey School in Anaheim. The second school and community activities, County, a senior at Gonzales High alternate is Gabriel Drill of La extracurricular activities, interper- School in the Gonzales Unified Cañada Flintridge, a senior at La sonal and communication skills, School District, were selected for Cañada High School in the La knowledge of American govern- their outstanding leadership quali- Cañada Unified School ment and history, and commit- ties, scholastic achievement, and District. ment to public service. contributions to their schools and The delegates and alternates are The youth program provides a communities. scheduled to be recognized by the yearly opportunity for selected “These outstanding students are state Board of Education during students to gain an in-depth view among the best and brightest lead- its January 9-10 meeting in of the Senate and the federal gov- ers in their schools and communi- Sacramento. ernment overall as well as a deep- ties and have a heart for public To qualify for the program, high er understanding of the legislative, photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce service,” Torlakson said. “They school juniors or seniors must be judicial and executive branches, are strong advocates who desire to currently serving in an elected or according to the national site. make our world a better place. I appointed leadership capacity in a For information, visit Bixel, TOMS partner for Tech am amazed at all they have done student government, civic or edu- cde.ca.gov. Career Community Day WeHo celebrates holidays with lineup of programming On Nov. 27, Bixel Exchange’s current employees at a major com- The city of West Hollywood at 11 a.m. in Russian, 12:15 p.m. (310)980-3171. The event will L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline program pany, the students picked their will celebrate the holiday season in English at the Plummer Park be held at Plummer Park’s Fiesta partnered with West L.A. College brains about what a successful inter- with special programming Community Center, located at Hall, located at 7377 Santa to bring students and industry pro- view looks like and how they can bet- throughout the month of 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in Monica Blvd. fessional volunteers together for the ter prepare for it. December, decorative street pole Rooms 5 and 6. A holiday musical perfor- TOMS Tech Career Community “For us, it’s important to work with banners, a commemorative holi- The story explores what hap- mance for children of all ages Day on Giving Tuesday. organizations like Bixel Exchange day card featuring original art- pened after Goldilocks ran back will be held on Thursday, Dec. Nearly 45 TOMS team members that are looking to better the commu- work by the artist Shag and a home. In this original story by 20 from 5-7 p.m. came out to support L.A.’s local nity,” TOMS CEO Jim Alling said. poem specifically written for the Puppet Theater on Wheels, she Happy Notes School will pre- community college talent as they “And to provide opportunities for holiday season by West decides to spend the winter holi- sent a free holiday musical per- prepare for a tech career by sharing some folks that may not have oppor- Hollywood City Poet Laureate days with the bear family, and at formance with students and their own career advice, interview tunities that others may have been Charles Flowers. the end everyone sees Santa Claus. Festivities include techniques and networking tips. The able to receive.” Upcoming holiday events in Grandfather Frost and games, singing and dancing event was a half-day of mock inter- The TOMS Tech Career the city include a New Year’s Snegurochka. These puppet around the Christmas tree. views and speed networking with Community Day for Giving Tuesday musical celebration and mas- shows highlight aspects of Admission is free. For informa- L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline students. was open to all L.A. Tech Talent querade ball: “Homage to Eastern European culture and are tion, visit the Happy Notes “Events like these really further Pipeline students interested in joining Vienna,” on Saturday, Dec. 15, at geared towards children and par- Facebook event page. This event our mission to connect underrepre- the tech career field in IT, digital arts 6 p.m., which will feature the ents. A Russian language perfor- is presented with the support of sented youth to opportunities in tech and UI/UX design. music of Strauss, Offenbach, mance at 11 a.m. will be fol- the city of West Hollywood’s careers. Many people think that “Programs like these are important Lehar, Chopin and Puccini. lowed by an English language Arts Division. only tech companies hire tech tal- because they give you good experi- Participants are encouraged to performance at 12:15 p.m. Drag Queen Story Hour will ent, and here at the Bixel Exchange, ence that you need,” said Sayla wear masquerade costumes or Admission is free. This perfor- be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, at we really challenge that narrative, Foster, a student at West L.A. evening attire. General admis- mance is supported by the city of 11 a.m. at the West Hollywood as tech intersects so many industries College. “Especially with TOMS sion is $30 and admission for West Hollywood’s Arts Division. Library community meeting and there is a huge need for tech tal- employees giving us feedback so seniors and students is $20. For Hanukkah Holiday room at 625 N. San Vicente ent at companies like TOMS,” said that we are actually ready to go to information, contact Tatiana Celebration with Avanti Ballet Blvd. The event is exactly what Lindsey Heisser, director of the professional networking events or Rodzinek at (323)848-6826 or at Studio will be held on Sunday, it sounds like: glittering, magical L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline Program, interviews.” [email protected]. The event Dec. 16 at noon. drag queens capturing the imagi- during the event kickoff. Many students exchanged con- will be held at Plummer Park’s The event will include chil- nation, playfulness and gender Leading the charge for TOMS, tact information with TOMS Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 dren dancing, singing and play- fluidity of childhood, while giv- CEO Jim Alling, along with Chief employees to maintain relation- Santa Monica Blvd. ing various musical instruments ing kids glamorous, positive and Giving Officer Amy Smith and ships and reach out with follow up Puppet Theatre on Wheels: as they celebrate Hanukkah. unabashedly queer role models. nearly 45 volunteers, spoke and questions. Additionally, a few stu- “The New Adventures of There is a $10 suggested dona- For information, and the com- interacted with more than 80 com- dents were contact by TOMS about Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” tion per person. For information, plete list of events, visit munity college students. Being able potential summer internship oppor- will be held on Sunday, Dec. 16, contact Avanti Ballet Studio at weho.org. to receive real-world feedback from tunities. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 December 13, 2018

Allen named chair of Legislature’s Jewish Caucus On a unanimous vote, state ing the Jewish value of tikkun Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa olam (repairing the world), Monica) was elected as the chair according to a news release from of the California Legislative his office. Jewish Caucus at a gathering of The California Legislative caucus members in Los Angeles Jewish Caucus was established on Dec. 12. in 2012 by then-assemblymen Allen is beginning his second Marty Block and Bob term representing the Westside, Blumenfield, and former Hollywood and South Bay of Speaker John Pérez. In just six Los Angeles in the California years, the Jewish Caucus has State Senate. grown to 15 state senators and “My Jewish upbringing assembly members. Allen is the instilled in me the values that I first Los Angeles-based legisla- carry every day in my work in tor to lead the Jewish Caucus in the legislature,” Allen said. “I am its current form. proud to be a part of a Jewish At the caucus meeting, legislative body that leads with Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D- photo courtesy of CIM Incorporated compassion, works to protect the San Fernando Valley) was select- vulnerable among us and fights ed as the vice-chair of the Jewish Allen for justice. As the incoming chair Caucus. The past chair was of the Jewish Caucus, I commit Assemblyman Marc Levine (D- to leading this group to vigorous- Marin County). Jewish schools, to strengthen Beverly Hills Coldwell Banker ly support the values we hold As vice chair, Allen helped their physical security in the face dear: creating a vibrant and liber- secure consistent state funding to of threats and acts of intolerance. ated Jewish community that support the Nonprofit Security Allen is a member of the provided turkey dinners to vets cares both for ourselves and oth- Grant Program, which provides Kehillat Israel Congregation. He The Beverly Hills North office Residential Brokerage. “We love ers.” funding to organizations that are is a graduate of the Jewish of Coldwell Banker Residential this event because we are able to His goals for the caucus potential targets of hate-motivat- Federation’s New Leaders Brokerage hosted a successful honor our military veterans by include expanding the work of ed violence. This funding has Project and the Anti-Defamation Day of Giving for Thanksgiving providing turkeys with all the fix- the caucus to supporting vulner- been used by many organiza- League's Glass Leadership where more than 250 free turkey ings for them, ensuring a good able communities, truly embody- tions, such as temples and Institute. dinners were provided to military Thanksgiving experience. veterans with the Veteran’s Military veterans sacrifice a lot, so Administration Campus in we are happy to be able to step in Westwood. during this holiday season and “I want to thank all of you who show our gratitude through these 26th District state senate office holding annual toy drive donated and participated in the Thanksgiving meals.” State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa League, benefiting children from Unwrapped toys were being 2018 Day of Giving for Last year, the Beverly Hills Monica) will hold his annual Venice Community Housing and collected at Allen’s district office Thanksgiving,” said Loren Judd, North office of Coldwell Banker Holiday Meet and Greet and Toy the Children’s Lifesaving through Dec. 10. the manager of Beverly Hills Residential Brokerage supplied Drive on Thursday, Dec. 13, from Foundation. It will be an opportu- Allen’s staff respectfully asks North office of Coldwell Banker more than 300 turkeys. 5 to 7 p.m. at 1401 Olympic Blvd. nity to provide holiday cheer to attendees to bring a wrapped toy. in Santa Monica. children in need, as well as an For information, contact Allen’s This year’s Holiday Meet and informal space to discuss legisla- district director, Allison Towle at Greet is in partnership with the tive issues and priorities for our (310)318-6994 or Supervisors to review response Santa Monica Police Activities community. [email protected]. andn recovery from Woolsey fire Statewide, officials CommunityThe Los Angeles Museum mourns of death of local Holocaust survivor are preparing for the the Holocaust reported that Holocaust survivor Edgar ‘new normal’ realities of Aftergood died last Sunday. wildfires Aftergood was born in Berlin in 1923 to a large Polish-Jewish Los Angeles County Supervisor family, most of whom did not Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, introduced survive the war. As a child, a motion to convene a working group Edgar studied violin at a music to review the response to and recov- conservatory in Berlin. When ery from the Woolsey Fire and to the war began and he was forced identify best practices for evacuation into the Warsaw Ghetto, Edgar and repopulation procedures. played violin with the Ghetto The Woolsey Fire, an unprecedent- Kuehl orchestra and had a solo in the ed, fast-moving brush fire that was 14 Beethoven Violin Concerto. miles wide, with a footprint of 150 resources as the fire progressed, the After surviving the war, he square miles, and driven by gusts of distribution and adequacy of fire- moved to America and eventu- up to 70 mph, was the most destruc- fighting resources, evacuation notifi- ally became a leader in busi- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust tive fire L.A. County has ever seen. It cation and procedures, strategic com- ness, but his love of music moved from the 101 Freeway to the munications during the fire and its remained a constant throughout Aftergood Pacific Ocean in just five hours. aftermath, and community repopula- his life. Seventy thousand homes, businesses tion notification and procedures. He is survived by his wife, dren and nine great-grandchil- Edgar’s daughter-in-law Sara and other structures lay in the fire’s In a related action, the supervisors three children, eight grandchil- dren. Aftergood is a museum docent. path, and a quarter of a million people also approved a motion that allows were evacuated. people to live temporarily on their Kuehl, who represents most of the property in RVs or mobile homes and Woolsey Fire-affected areas and is waives building fees. author of the motion, said, The motions follow two earlier LADWP, Lockheed Martin reach settlement agreement The Los Angeles Department of cost savings to its ratepayers over other industrial equipment from “Prolonged drought, coupled with motions, approved last week, to Water and Power has reached an the next 30 years. the 1920s to 1990s at facilities in other effects of climate change, com- speed the recovery process for resi- historic settlement agreement with The settlement agreement was the city of Burbank. The USEPA bined with increases in residential dents affected by the Woolsey Fire. the Lockheed Martin Corporation reached as a result of LADWP and the Los Angeles Regional housing in high-risk fire areas poses under which Lockheed Martin and Lockheed Martin’s desire to Water Quality Control Board pre- an unprecedented danger to firefight- will expand its ongoing ground- avoid past piecemeal approaches viously determined that Lockheed ers and to residents. L.A. County Answers from page 23 water cleanup efforts in the North to groundwater contamination Martin’s historical World War II must prepare for a ‘new normal.” Hollywood and Burbank areas of cleanup in favor of a more coordi- and Cold War-era area operations The motion, which will be voted the San Fernando Valley ground- nated approach to resolve the pol- resulted in contamination to on at next week’s board meeting, water basin. lution issues that have plagued the groundwater resources in directs the county to review existing Under the agreement, Lockheed important groundwater basin for Burbank and to groundwater in prevention regulations and emer- Martin will provide 4,670 acre decades. The U.S. Environmental the eastern area of North gency notification systems, and iden- feet, or about 1.5 billion gallons, Protection Agency was also Hollywood, designated by tify lessons learned and what can be of clean drinking water a year to instrumental in allowing the par- USEPA as the North Hollywood done to improve emergency LADWP. ties to negotiate an alternative Operable Unit. response. LADWP estimates that the approach. “When companies contaminate The motion asks for specific negotiated payment and avoided Lockheed Martin manufac- our water, they ought to be the review of the cause and origin of the cost of replacement water will tured, assembled and tested air- ones paying to clean it up,” Los fire, the deployment of firefighting provide more than $170 million in craft, aerospace components and Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. 26 December 13, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

BHPD report praises changes CBS, Hackman reach deal on Television City sale made within the department From page 1 department’s current recruiting From page 1 and hiring process, although some civilian employees stated they “Hackman Capital has demon- positive presentation to Beverly hope there will be more options strated terrific stewardship of clas- Hills City Council during a study for promotions. The report stated sic properties, including their session on Dec. 11. Polisar and that 10 promotions in civilian development of the landmark Management Partners’ Jay positions occurred in the depart- Culver Studios.” Trevino outlined findings of a ment in 2018 after the report was CBS programs including “The 2018 report to determine the compiled. They include the pro- Late Late Show,” “The Price is effectiveness of strategies recom- motion of four traffic control offi- Right” and “The Young and the mended in 2015. cers, three records supervisors, a Restless” will continue production Spagnoli has been the subject of senior forensics specialist and a at Television City for at least five multiple lawsuits filed by police dispatch supervisor. years, according to the announce- department employees alleging “Our view is that appropriate ment by CBS and Hackman. CBS discrimination and bias within the promotional opportunities in the already uses a 40-acre Studio City department, particularly with pro- department exist, despite concerns campus as its main production motions. On Nov. 30, the city of some employees to the con- facility, and has been leasing announced that a settlement was trary,” the written report read. space in the Television City cam- reached in a lawsuit filed by for- “Further, we see this is an oppor- pus to other networks for produc- mer Capt. Mark Rosen, who tunity for the chief to counter the tions including HBO’s “Real claimed he was passed over for misimpression with the facts, Time with Bill Maher” and ABC’s the chief’s job and was discrimi- whether through meetings, in upcoming “American Idol” nated against because he is writing or in other ways.” reboot. Scott Grogin, a CBS Jewish. Approximately 20 other Management Partners made 11 photo courtesy of CBS employees have filed similar law- new recommendations in its 2018 spokesman, said the network is suits. report, including creating a tiered not commenting beyond the news Elvis, pictured at Television City in 1956, is on the long list of enter- The city settled the lawsuit on ranking system for promotions, release. tainers who have been filmed at the campus. the advice of its insurance compa- clarifying responsibilities of the In a followup email, Audrey ny and did not admit wrongdoing. assistant chief, establishing expec- Hackman, a media contact for sound stages, to support L.A.’s Gilmore Stadium, which used to Spagnoli and the city have tations for all department leaders, Hackman, said “we foresee “hometown industry,” should also be located on the property, hosted declined to discuss the specific reviewing the way information Television City having an exciting be high priorities when the city auto racing and football games allegations or the pending law- about strategies is shared with future as a world-class production considers proposals for the site, he from multiple levels, including an suits. employees and providing more studio.” added. NFL game between the Detroit Polisar, who was chief of the information to employees about “At this time we do not have In response to concerns by Lions and Green Bay Packers in Albuquerque and Garden Grove the recruitment process. Other any plans other than continuing to longtime residents and local lead- January 1936. Lead designer Gin police departments before joining recommendations are to better operate the existing studio,” ers about maintaining the site’s Wong, known for other local Management Partners, attributed articulate the approach supervi- Hackman said. history, the Los Angeles City landmarks such as the Union 76 the discontent to older police sors use to handle minor internal Last year, Zev Yaroslavsky, for- Council approved historic-cultur- gas station on North Crescent department employees who may incidents, assess whether there are mer L.A. city councilman and al monument status for Television Drive in Beverly Hills, helped be resistant to change. gaps in addressing key department county supervisor, said Television City in June, which allows for city produce the walls of glass and “Change is difficult, it doesn’t functions, reprioritize department City’s buyer would probably need review of proposed changes to the unornamented stucco, with an matter whether it’s a police objectives, and clarify communi- to further develop the property, interior and exterior, or for demo- interior that had walls flexible department or IBM,” Polisar told cation objectives in disseminating which would require negotiation lition. enough to be moved to accommo- the council. “You have a fine information about training and with the city over zoning, to justi- “That will help guide, give date a wide range of production police department that you should what’s expected of employees. fy the price tag. direction to any proposed needs. be very proud of.” Management Partners also sug- “The $750 million question is changes,” said Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles City Councilman Management Partners’ initial gested reviewing record keeping what are they going to propose to director of advocacy for the non- David Ryu, 4th District, lauded report three years ago recom- for recruitment so reviews can be build and what will the city allow profit L.A. Conservancy, who the council’s approval of mended changes such as “estab- more easily conducted, and that a them to build?” Yaroslavsky said said the designation covers Television City’s historic-cultural lishing written standards and crite- review of staffing be made of this week. approximately 14 of Television status after the vote was taken, ria for evaluating police officer administrative and analytical If Hackman intends to build, City’s 25 acres to preserve the citing the history and current candidates,” and “expanding the functions related to recruiting. Yaroslavsky said the city should campus’ historic integrity. demand for sound stages. Mark composition of the first interview Spagnoli said most of the new prioritize residential development Designed by architectural firm Pampanin, Ryu’s spokesman, said panel to include a lieutenant, recommendations will be imple- instead of allowing more commer- Pereira & Luckman, Television the councilman does not yet have member of the human resources mented over the next six months, cial space in an area already City is located on Beverly any comment on the sale. A staff and a senior police officer,” and the department will report to besieged with retail, most notably Boulevard on a plot of land that spokeswoman for Councilman according to a letter to the city the council in July on whether it at The Grove. Traffic mitigation used to have an oil field, followed Paul Koretz, 5th District, did not manager. Recommendations for may take longer to reach any fur- and preserving Television City’s by a football field and racetrack. respond to a request for comment. the promotional and disciplinary ther goals. The council remains processes were also made. supportive of the chief and mem- At the time, the city was look- bers were mostly satisfied with the ing for ways to boost the depart- improvements being made in the ment ranks and provide better police department. Straw law taking effect for L.A.’s restaurants leadership. The city hired Chief “We are fully staffed. We have a From page 1 signal that we are serious about we would probably be changing Sandra Spagnoli to lead the police department that is moving slowing or eliminating the detri- to paper straws,” Pink added. department in 2016, and one of forward,” Mayor Julian Gold said. mental effects of plastics in the “We’ve very environmentally her top priorities was to imple- “I don’t think we could ask for the adverse environmental impact environment,” said Councilman friendly … The customers appre- ment Management Partners’ rec- more.” of plastic straws as what moved Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, ciate it and fewer turtles are ommendations. Trevino and them to limit the items’ availabili- who spearheaded the initiative. “It harmed as well.” Polisar said many of the sugges- ty. For instance, researchers from also serves as a motivator for the Once the plastic straw supply tions for new policies are now in the University of Exeter, industry to act faster than the law runs its course at Pink’s, the stand place. Plymouth Marine Laboratory and requires and invest in environ- will use only paper straws, which For the 2018 review, Greenpeace Research mentally sustainable products.” Pink found to be the best choice Management Partners conducted “We are Laboratories recently published a By 2021, Los Angeles plans to of all the alternatives, which can 25 individual interviews. They fully staffed. study in the Global Change completely phase out plastic include metal, glass and pasta, for randomly selected sworn officers Biology journal in which they straws. Restaurants have already his business. and civilian employees and asked We have a police found plastic in the gut of every begun the search for alternatives All three restaurants are also them about morale, possibilities department sea turtle that they examined. too. Canter’s and Du-Par’s are grappling with the other plastic for promotion and other things that is moving “There has been a lot of talk looking into paper straws. Tario items they offer, such as cups and they liked or disliked about the about the damage that plastic said she has also seen more bags. Du-Par’s has already department. forward. I don’t straws cause for wildlife,” Canter patrons bring in their own moved to paper cups and transi- Management Partners deter- think we could said. “So that is why we made that reusable straws as well, and is tioned from using plastic bags to mined that the “overall organiza- change.” also considering selling reusable a paper alternative for 25 cents. tional climate and morale in the ask for more.” “There are more straws at sea metal straws. Canter’s still relies on plastic department are good,” according instead of our beautiful fish,” Pink’s Hot Dogs hasn’t yet cups, but has begun using more to a written report presented to -Beverly Hills Mayor Tario added. made the switch to plastic straws paper cups as well. Similarly, at council. However, there were still Julian Gold The ordinance will make plastic by request only, but Richard Pink, Pink’s, plastic cups continue to be some concerns voiced about straws available on request for all co-owner of the hot dog stand, used, but Pink expects that will change occurring too fast, a lack businesses with 26 employees or said the change will come once change as well. of information about the changes less starting on Earth Day 2019, the eatery runs through the supply “Right now, we use plastic being disseminated and questions April 22. All other restaurants will of plastic straws that it has left, cups, but we’re going to probably about possibilities for promotion. have to comply starting on Oct. 1, which Pink expects will be by the look into paper cups,” he said. The latest report indicated inter- 2019. first of the year. “It’s something we’re going to viewees gave high marks to the “The unanimous vote sends the “Even if there wasn’t the law, have to investigate.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 December 13, 2018

JapanJapan House House Los Angeles has extends exhibit by Fujimoto announced that the exhibit “Sou Fujimoto: Futures Of The Future” has been extended through Jan. 6. The exhibition features more than 100 architectural models and large- scale photographs of international projects by the acclaimed Japanese architect Fujimoto. It includes works from Fujimoto’s “Architecture is Everywhere,” a unique exploration of his past and current projects. The displays range from complex models to the whim- sical reimagining of the future with photo by Iwan Baan small-scale human figures placed Sou Fujimoto’s “Serpentine Gallery” is a signature piece featured in the next to everyday objects such as exhibit of the architect’s works at Japan House Los Angeles. photo courtesy of Corky Hale potato chips. Enjoy a performance by harpist, pianist and singer Corky Hale, and Named the Wall Street Journal’s possibilities of architecture, and to result is a piece that is part landscape be inspired to reimagine the future. and part functional furniture and her daughter-in-law Tricia Tahara, on Dec. 21 at The Wallis. 2014 Architecture Innovator of the Year, Fujimoto has designed build- Fujimoto addresses many opposite enclosed building. ings around the world since 2000. A concepts in addition to the “primi- Japan House Los Angeles occu- reoccurring theme in Fujimoto’s tive future.” His designs often fea- pies two floors at the Hollywood & work is the primitive future. This ture juxtapositions of outside and Highland center, 6801 Hollywood apparent contradiction refers to the inside elements, nature and the Blvd. The location on the second Corky Hale takes the stage primordial, intuitive moments that urban environment, objects, and floor features a gallery space and reconnect people with their own spaces. In Fujimoto’s breakout piece shop, and the fifth-floor space hous- humanity and new possibilities. “Serpentine Pavilion,” hard-edged es a Japanese restaurant, library and in ‘The Two Mrs. Stollers’ “Futures Of The Future” invites white poles descend onto a London event area. Legendary jazz harpist, pianist Carter, Judy Collins, Roberta viewers to participate in Fujimoto’s park in a pattern that is simultane- For information, visit japan- and singer Corky Hale will per- Flack, Melissa Manchester, Les thought experiment surrounding the ously natural and mechanical. The house.jp/losangeles. form on Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. McCann, Joe Williams and Nat at the Wallis Annenberg Center King Cole. Additionally, Hale has For the Performing Arts in performed at the White House Beverly Hills. with Tony Bennett, soloed with NOW Hale will share the stage with Barbra Streisand in Central Park her daughter-in-law, singer Tricia and at the Hollywood Bowl, and LEASING YOUR NEW HOME Tahara, in an evening titled “The appeared with George Michael at Two Mrs. Stollers.” Hale, who the London’s Royal Albert Hall has been married since 1970 to and Washington, D.C.’s RFK songwriter Mike Stoller, of the Stadium. famed Leiber-Stoller team, was The performance follows the one of Billie Holiday’s last release of the artist’s new biogra- accompanists, including during phy, “Corky Hale Uncorked,” an appearance on the “Stars of written by Jerry Leichtling and Jazz” TV show in 1957. Arlene Sarner. In addition to her solo shows, The Wallis Annenberg Center Hale has performed with Frank for the Performing Arts is located Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, at 9390 Santa Monica Blvd. For Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Anita information, call (310)746-4000, O’Day, June Christy, Benny or visit thewallis.org.

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‘A Chanticleer Christmas’ L.A.Los Angeles Children’s Children’s Chorus Chorus shares sounds of the season celebrates the holidays with its annual concert Winter Wonderland: features holiday classics Sounds of the Season on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Approximately250 choristers will perform in the multi-media program for people of all ages. The concert includes favorite carols, seasonal songs from Venezuela and winter- themed works by Bach, Kodály, Elgar, Verdi, Saint-Saëns and others. “A true communal event, LACC’s Winter Concert is a won- derful time for people of all back- grounds to come together and expe- photo by Jamie Pham rience the harmony and joy of hear- ing children’s voices raised in The voices of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus will ring in the holidays song,” LACC Artistic Director at the group’s annual concert. Fernando Malvar-Ruiz said. “I am delighted that this seasonal offering voices; and “Mountain Nights,” a as “L’Dor vador,” by former cantor will be my first public concert con- wordless piece that uses vocaliza- Meir Finkelstein; “Tervetuloa,” a ducting LACC.” tions to emulate the sounds of Finnish welcome song; Vera Malvar-Ruiz noted that it will nature. The program also features Kistler’s setting of Robert Frost’s also be the first performance by photo courtesy of the LA Phil Bach’s cantata “Sleepers Awake”; poem “Stopping by Woods on a LACC’s new SATB (Soprano, Alto, “Domine Deus from Mass”; and Snowy Evening”; Donald Fraser’s The Los Angeles Philharmonic presents “A Chanticleer Tenor, Bass) Choir, a mixed-voice “Hope for Resolution,” composed “This Christmastide (Jessye’s Christmas” on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. at Walt Disney Concert ensemble he established in August. by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory in Carol)”; and “Sníh-Snow” by Hall. The Grammy-winning, 12-man chorus makes its return for a The program includes five sections, 1994 to celebrate the end of Czech composer Petr Eben. classic holiday program of a cappella choral music presented with each based on a different holiday apartheid and the beginning of rec- Tickets start at $27; children 17 stunning clarity and precision. The program, which is part of the theme and introduced by a single a onciliation in South Africa. and under receive 50 percent dis- Deck the Halls series, features works by Plainchant, Corteccia, cappella voice. Malvar-Ruiz has also pro- counts on tickets. Pasadena Milton, Pierluigi Da Palestrina, Sweelinck, Poulenc, Lasso, Victoria, Among the works featured are grammed a selection of holiday Presbyterian Church is located at Bloesch, Mouton and many more. Arrive early and visit the “Winter Elgar’s “The Snow,” with lyrics by music from Venezuela, where he 585 E. Colorado Blvd. For informa- Wonderland” in BP Hall. Tickets start at $44. Walt Disney Concert his wife, Caroline Alice Elgar; spent his early childhood. Beloved tion, call (626)793-4231, or visit Hall is located at 111 S. Grand Ave. For information, visit laphil.org. Kodály’s “Stabat Mater” for male carols will also be featured, as well lachildrenschorus.org.

Center Theatre Group debuts Writers’ Workshop playwrights Center Theatre Group has selected participants for the 2018-19 L.A. Writers’ Workshop, a program in which local playwrights are invited to spend eight months in residence with the company researching and writing new works and receiving feedback from the artistic staff and fellow writers. The workshop, administrated by Center Theatre Group’s Artistic Department, fosters new voices in theater, inspires playwrights, encour- ages bold writing and builds relation- ships between local playwrights and the community. The participating playwrights are Luis Alfaro, Aziza Barnes, Diana Burbano, Noah Haidle, Aditi Brennan Kapil, Brian Otaño and Ruby Rae Spiegel. The workshop began in November with a salon in which experts of the playwrights’ choosing were invited for a Q&A session. The playwrights used each expert’s knowledge and experience to garner additional insight on their play topics. The workshop will continue with month- ly meetings during which the seven playwrights will come together on the creative process to help their work evolve. Next June, a three-day retreat will be held at the residency year’s con- clusion. Readings of the seven plays will be conducted throughout the weekend with professional actors hired by Center Theatre Group. The works will also be included in a fes- tival to be announced at a later date. Center Theatre Group oversees programming at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre at The Music Center, as well as the Kirk Douglas Theatre. For informa- tion, visit centertheatregroup.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 29 December 13, 2018

‘Mortal Engines’ is this generation’s ‘Star Wars,’ based on YA adaptation standards After this many young adult Wars.” It drips with originality. novel adaptations, or YA films to When’s the last time you’ve seen all the cool kids, set in desolate London on wheels driving around futures (“The Hunger Games,” a barren land consuming other “Divergent,” “The Maze Runner,” cities on wheels? And a few famil- “The 5th Wave”), we might need a iar faces even provide this one with special barometer for determining a level of cultural capital. their quality. Here goes: 1) unique Alas, if the year’s most out- assume this is an attack on the CBS commentary on society; 2) young, landish YA film is “Star Wars,” it News show. Of course, this attractive, mostly white protago- has more in common with the pre- “Municipal Darwinism,” the guid- nists with acting skills a step above quels and their affinity for absurd ing principle for consuming other cop drama guest star; 3) a creative visuals and bland performances. In cities comes with its flaws, namely take on the future; and 4) a story reality, it’s “Lord of the Rings” for the dark past of beloved leader that does at least one thing differ- the monster truck crowd, this gen- Thaddeus Valentine (Hugo ently. eration’s “Waterworld.” Weaving). By those standards, “Mortal How’d the future go this bad? His secrets are almost revealed Engines” is this generation’s “Star The 60-Minute War, as it’s called. I by Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), photo courtesy of Universal Pictures scarred from her last encounter Hera Hilmer portrays Hester Shaw in “Mortal Engines,” a sci-fi film with with the former Agent Smith. And new ideas and familiar flaws. even though Tom (Robert Sheehan), a historian who collects “old-tech,” intervenes to save And of course, a quick life les- For all its grandiose effects, sets Thad, he sees too much and pushes son about contemporary hubris. and setting, the human drama is too off London (remember, it’s on Let’s just call it the obligatory familiar. Vengeance, corruption, a wheels). reminder that the Combover Who naive protagonist seeing the light, Before we continue, we need to Must Not Be Named is entirely OK Weaving as the villain once more. discuss one of futuristic sci-fi’s with damaging the planet and aid- We know this story too well. most obnoxious tropes: modern ing a spiral into a dystopian waste- Newbie director Christian Rivers, cultural artifacts as ancient gems. It land. following a couple decades of visu- was annoying in “I, Robot” when The world eventually expands al effects credits, does what he can, Will Smith dons some classic beyond the Hot Wheel cities to but the writing is just so bad. This Chuck Taylors, and “Mortal reveal what China’s been up to. one’s on the team that wrote “The Engines” cranks it into overdrive. First, we hang out in Airhaven. Lord of the Rings” trilogy Fran An iPhone here. A toaster there. Guess where it resides. Then we Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Consuming the “indestructible food learn the Great Wall got bigger and Jackson, who also produced. Great photo courtesy of Universal Pictures of the ancients.” A Twinkie. They better. Turns out this is really a story minds apparently think alike when London is on wheels in “Mortal Engines,” a film set in a dystopian future. eat a thousand-year-old Twinkie. about Western colonialism versus a they develop wretched dialogue and pluralistic utopia. Regardless, most a few of the best pictures of all time. of the actors of color don’t make it Of all the young adult novel adap- to the end. Sorry for the spoiler, but tations, this one’s the most auda- there’s no way this one gets a cious. But that’s not always a good Exhibition highlights works by Japanese filmmaker sequel. thing. As far as Peter Jackson pro- Art gallery Nonaka-Hill presents awarded the San Marco Silver Lion Roses,” a commercial narrative Frankly, “Mortal Engines” could ductions go, “District 9” is the only a solo exhibition of works by and the San Marco Golden Lion, film that highlighted gay culture be loads of fun as a clever piece of barometer for quality. This feels like Toshio Matsumoto now on view respectively, at two different and the turmoil of the era. His other animation. As a live-action film, hop- far too many wasted attempts at through Dec. 22. Venice International Documentary films include “Demons,” “Dogra ing for the sweet, sweet box office genre poaching, the result of a Matsumoto, born in 1932, was a Film Festivals. Magra” and “Atman.” His most earnings only a PG-13 adultish film promising concept on page without Japanese film director and video In the late ‘60s, Matsumoto recent work, “Toro,” was released can earn. But the wigs, gaudy cos- any soul on screen. artist. After graduating from the devoted himself further to experi- in 2012. tumes and accidentally cartoonish On the bright side, it’s one of the University of Tokyo, where he mental films with “For the Nonaka-Hill is located at 720 N CGI create a superficial experience: best films with “mortal” in the title. majored in aesthetics, Matsumoto Damaged Right Eye.” In 1969, he Highland Ave. For information, steampunk-lite sequences desperate- Feel free to look up those train began working at Shinriken Films, directed “Funeral Parade of visit nonaka-hill.com. ly parading as meaningful. wrecks on your own. a documentary-film production company. In the late 1950s, Matsumoto experimented with a new film style that fused avant-garde and docu- mentary elements. His films “Nishijin” and “Haha-tachi” were

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LAPD, Santa surprise local TobaccoState Superintendent prevention of Public Office programs with those that are show not. It signsZhuang, Anthony of success C. Gamst, Instruction Tom Torlakson found about 10 percent more Carlos G. Ruiz and Antonio families with gift giveaway announced that schools funded teachers in schools funded by the Mayoral. From page 1 heads the LAPD’s West Bureau. by the California Department of program reported their schools Through grant programs to “The Hollywood personnel are really Education’s Tobacco-Use placed high priority on specific county offices of education and doing a great job. The kids have an Prevention Education Office tobacco-prevention efforts such school districts, the CDE’s TUPE resident Alma Palomeque, speaking opportunity to meet Santa Claus and have lower rates of tobacco use as targeting at-risk youth, provid- Office allocates funds, assists, through a translator. “It’s especially get a present. Hollywood does this than other schools, according to a ing peer-to-peer programs, hold- evaluates and provides data nice because they get to take a picture every year in a community-building comprehensive study by the ing schoolwide activities, and reporting to school tobacco pre- with Santa, which can be very expen- partnership.” University of California, San referring tobacco users to cessa- vention programs for grades 6- sive somewhere else.” Los Angeles City Councilman Diego. tion services. Students at schools 12. Currently it administers and Palomeque brought her two David Ryu, 4th District, also greet- The findings were based on funded by the program were sig- supports 262 grantees across daughters ages 1 and 2 to the give- ed families and helped people get two statewide surveys, the 2016 nificantly less likely to smoke California. It also promotes away. into the holiday spirit. California Student Tobacco cigarettes or vape. The study also research-validated tobacco edu- “Thank you very much,” she told “This is what the holidays are all Survey and the 2016 California stressed the need to further cation and cessation programs the officers while fighting back tears. about,” Ryu said. “When there is Educator Tobacco Survey. strengthen education and preven- and curricula. LAPD administrators also wel- so much divisiveness in the nation “This new study proves that tion efforts regarding certain e- The office works closely with comed the families and oversaw the today, it’s beautiful to reflect on our diligent efforts to promote cigarettes products that are cur- the California Tobacco Education giveaway. the spirit of the holidays with the tobacco-free schools are paying rently attracting attention from Research and Oversight “This is what it’s all about, giving community coming together and off,” Torlakson said. “Thanks to youth. Committee, California back to the community,” said bringing gifts to families and chil- the work the tobacco prevention The research project was led Department of Public Health, and Commander Robert Marino, who dren.” office has been doing since 1989, by Dr. Shu-Hong Zhu, director of University of California’s students are smoking less, and the Center for Research and Tobacco-Related Disease most public schools have signed Intervention in Tobacco Control Research Program to improve its up as tobacco-free. We also know and professor of Family programs and leadership. It also that vaping is unsafe and Medicine and Public Health at collaborates with non-state agen- Legislators push for two years of unhealthy, and we need to contin- UC San Diego. The findings cies such as California Youth ue encouraging all schools to were published in the Public Advocacy Network and Stanford include vaping bans in their Library of Science online journal, School of Medicine in develop- tuition-freeAs the semester comes communityto an end aimed to hand college every young person tobacco-free schools policies.” PLOS One. The co-authors ing tobacco prevention related for the first wave of students taking the keys to success in the classroom, The study compared schools included Sara B. McMenamin, resources for local educational advantage of free community college in the workforce and in their careers,” funded by the CDE’s TUPE Sharon E. Cummins, Yue-Lin agencies. in California, legislators and higher Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti education leaders stood together said. “One year of tuition-free com- recently at Los Angeles Trade munity college has already yielded Technical College to debut Assembly real progress among our young peo- Bill 2, a measure to waive fees for the ple, but our promise will remain Feinstein, Harris call for $9B in wildfire relief second year. incomplete unless we fund year two California’s Democratic sena- affected counties and communi- people, destroyed nearly 400 By doing so, an associates degree statewide. With Assemblymember tors, Dianne Feinstein and ties to determine that $9.054 bil- homes and burned 100,000 acres. in California will effectively become Santiago’s leadership, we can meet Kamala Harris, called on Senate lion in federal funding is needed “As you work to determine dis- free. our commitment to equal opportunity leaders to support Gov. Jerry as of Nov. 28, 2018 to help aster supplemental funding levels AB 2, authored by Assemblymen for all — and ensure that no one’s zip Brown’s request to include $9 bil- California recover.” and the inclusion of tax relief for Miguel Santiago, David Chiu, Kevin code will ever define their future.” lion for California’s wildfire The letter, addressed to Sens. disaster-affected communities, McCarty, and Rob Bonta, was intro- The introduction of AB 2 will recovery efforts in upcoming fed- Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Chuck we look forward to working with duced on the first day of the 2018-19 immediately spur conversations eral funding legislation. Schumer (D-N.Y.), Richard you to ensure that all Americans legislative session, to take an impor- about how to finance and implement “The scale of the destruction Shelby (R-Ala.) and Patrick who have been severely impacted tant step towards guaranteeing a com- the second year of free community from this month’s wildfires is Leahy (D-Vt.) mentions the by recent natural disasters across pletely free community college expe- college. It is expected that the mea- unprecedented,” they wrote. Camp Fire in Butte County that the United States receive the fed- rience for California students. The sure will be heard in policy commit- “State and local governments in killed at least 88 people, eral support they need and measure follows the implementation tees in early March of next year. California are still in the early destroyed almost 14,000 homes, deserve,” Feinstein and Harris of last year’s AB 19, which made the stages of recovery from this disas- burned 153,000 acres and wrote. first year of community college free ter and are still assessing damages destroyed the town of Paradise. The Senate will consider their for all first-time, full-time students. and impacts. However, the gover- The Woolsey and Hill fires in request as they consider the feder- That first round of students began “When Los nor’s office has worked with the Southern California killed three al funding legislation. classes at schools across California in Angeles launched August of this year. “In the fight against income our College inequality, a free education is the Promise program, California launches updated 2018 school dashboard greatest instrument we have,” we were deter- The California Department of 2018 test scores and graduation change (how much they have Santiago (D-Los Angeles) said. “We Education and the state Board of rates. improved or declined over time). owe this effort to the students enter- mined to put more Education launched the second “The dashboard helps schools School and district performance ing community college this year; we than just a degree version of the California School identify strengths and weaknesses levels are indicated by color, with owe it to the economy of California – in reach for our Dashboard, a website that gives in many different areas that mea- red the lowest and blue the highest. the fifth largest in the world; and most parents, students and educators sure success,” state Superintendent The dashboard has two main importantly, we owe it to our chil- students – we access to valuable school and dis- Tom Torlakson said. “I urge educa- purposes: At the local level, the dren. Whether community college is aimed to hand trict data. tors, parents and communities to dashboard helps communities used as a stepping stone to our amaz- The 2018 dashboard includes turn this data into positive action identify strengths and challenges ing four-year universities or to every young two new metrics for evaluating by using it to target resources and align resources to support stu- apprenticeships and workforce train- person the keys to school and district performance where improvement is needed and dents who are struggling academi- ing programs, it is a key component success in the and a new, user-friendly look that to share practices where success is cally. On the state level, the indica- of California’s education framework makes complex data easier to demonstrated.” tors determine which districts are and should be the cornerstone of a classroom, in the understand. The dashboard is now The dashboard is a key compo- eligible for tailored assistance debt-free education.” workforce and in fully accessible on smart phones nent of California’s five-year over- through the State System of “When Los Angeles launched our their careers.” and tablets, is easier to navigate haul of the state’s school account- Support, a connected network of College Promise program, we were and has improved graphics. The ability system. It displays statewide agencies throughout California. determined to put more than just a -L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti new dashboard also has the most data based on status (how each For information, visit degree in reach for our students – we current data available, including school or district performed) and cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/cm/index.asp. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 31 December 13, 2018

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Join us for a season of BOLD Holidays! Every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm through December 22, Beverly Hills will be aglow with spectacular lighting displays, live entertainment, art installations, evening shopping and much more!

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TODAY – DECEMBER 23 | OPEN DAILY ALEXA 12 P.M. – 8 P.M. MONDAY – SATURDAY; 12 P.M. – 6 P.M. SUNDAY MEADE Now, through December 23 at 262 North Rodeo Drive, step into the immersive Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up POP-UP and interact with the installations by donning hand-painted attire and accessories. Join Alexa Meade as she paints live on Friday, December 14.

DECEMBER 14, 15, 21, 22 | 5 P.M. - 8 P.M. PEACE WALL Write your message of peace on the holiday Peace Wall. Let us know where you’re from by leaving a kind note in your language and help spread the love on Rodeo Drive.

DECEMBER 14, 21 | 5 P.M. - 8 P.M. LIVE Visit Beverly Cañon Gardens for a festive holiday experience, featuring new holiday décor and live music HOLIDAY on Friday evenings in the center courtyard. MUSIC December 14 - Broadway performer David Burnham will entertain with the Tinseltones. December 21 - Alina Roitstein and Trevor Anderies will entertain and close out the series for BOLD Holidays.

MRS. CLAUS DECEMBER 14, 21, 22 | 5 P.M. - 8 P.M. ON THE JOLLY For an extra special treat this holiday season, hop aboard the Jolly Trolley and join Mrs. Claus for a complimentary scenic tour of Beverly Hills’ holiday lights and hear special songs and stories. TROLLEY

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