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Fairfax defeats L.A. High

forn Div. II championship Hernandez runs for four touchdowns By edwin folven

The Fairfax High School varsi- ty football team (8-6) was consid- photo by Gregory Cornfield ered the underdog going into the Expensive vehicles are on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Los Angeles City Section Above are cars featured in the “Precious Metal” exhibit. Division II championship game last Saturday against Los Angeles High School (12-1-1). But early in the second quarter, it was apparent the Fairfax High Lions were prepared to challenge Petersen Museum the previously undefeated L.A. High Romans. After turning the ball over on downs during the first n quarter, the Lions started to roar photo by Edwin Folven shiftsAutomotive galleryinto draws fast thousands lane in opening week By GreGory Cornfield behind the nimble feet of senior Fairfax High School running back Ramses Hernandez hoisted the tro- Museum Row with its bright red running back Ramses Hernandez, phy after leading his team to a win in the Los Angeles City Section Div. shell, armored in stainless steel who scored Fairfax High’s first II championship game last Saturday. Before visitors step inside the “ribbons” – a realization of the first touchdown with 9:41 left to go in transformed Petersen Automotive submitted proposal by Kohn the first half. “It’s a great achievement,” work, and it’s something I am Museum, they will see what Pedersen Fox Associates. It signaled what would become Hernandez said after hoisting the proud of. I didn’t expect we would Councilman David E. Ryu “… We have transformed a a banner afternoon for Hernandez, city section championship trophy beat them 31 to 16, but once I saw described at the ribbon-cutting cer- building that was once an old who finished the game with four in front of the crowd. More than our team come out strong in the emony as a “fireball of speed and department store into one of the touchdowns and 224 yards rush- 200 supporters cheered from first quarter, I knew we would steel.” Day or night, passersby stop most groundbreaking structures in ing to give the Lions a 31-16 upset Fairfax High’s side of the Cerritos come out on top.” in the crosswalks at Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles,” said Petersen execu- win over the Romans. College stadium. “It was all hard See Lions page 26 and Wilshire Boulevard and pull tive director Terry Karges. out their smartphones or cameras to Visitors are encouraged to keep take photos of the new exterior. their cameras out of their pockets The Petersen, after a 14-month Tragedy, gun debate hits closer to home transformation, stands out on See Petersen page 26 n Leaders offer possible solutions to recent Parents win battle to deny attacks on civilians By GreGory Cornfield cell tower near school Last week, two radical Islamic n “[The opposition] is one of the extremist opened fire in San WeHo Planning most prepared group of people I Bernardino County at a holiday Commission commends have ever seen,” Altshul said. party at the Inland Regional Center. “We heard from a group of peo- The attack left 14 dead and 21 bandBy GreGory of parents Cornfield ple who did a huge amount of wounded, and left Southern homework … and we heard a California in a wake of uncertainty couple people from Verizon who The West Hollywood Planning about how to prevent similar photo by Gregory Cornfield gave a huge amount of thought to Commission last week unani- attacks. practically nothing … It was gob- Beatle fans and gun control activists commemorate the anniversary of John mously denied a request from “This hits very close to home, bledygook and double talk.” Lennon’s death at his star in front of Capitol Records on Vine Street. Verizon Wireless to install anten- The planning commission con- because San Bernardino is a neigh- nas in a bell tower at St. Ambrose sidered the project because it boring county,” Mayor Eric Capability training, which helps the attacks in Paris claimed the life of a Church at 1271 N. Fairfax Avenue. needed a height requirements Garcetti said. “Our first responders, city prepare for the possibility of Long Beach resident, Nohemi Commission chairman John variance. According to the pro- in close collaboration with our multiple active shooters.” Gonzalez, and news surfaced that Altshul commended the force of ject and Verizon representatives, regional, state and federal law From President Barack Obama one of the San Bernardino victims Larchmont Charter School (LCS) the antennas and accompanying enforcement partners complete addressing the nation in the Oval was from Koreatown. the acts of parents and faculty who attended equipment would have been con- training exercises on a regular basis Office on Sunday, to increased terror were made “deeply personal the hearing in opposition to the cealed in the existing church bell to prepare for emergencies of this debate among presidential candi- for people across Los Angeles,” antennas, and criticized Verizon tower. The site was chosen nature. These include Multi- dates, national leaders presented Garcetti said. for having an ill-prepared presen- because of a reported gap in their solutions. But after terrorist Assault Counter Terrorism Action See attacks page 25 tation. See tower page 25 2 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

10 ‘Cultural 13 Caroling at Encyclopaedia’ Greystone Mansion oin artist and historian Nana C a l e n d a r riends of Greystone Mansion is Oforiatt for the launch of phase one holding a holiday event with the be served. 2525 Michigan Ave., of her project “Cultural Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers J Santa Monica. (310)829-6990, F Encyclopaedia” on Thursday, Dec. 10 on Sunday, Dec. 13 from noon to www.loislambertgallery.com. at 7 p.m. at the Los Angeles County 2:30 p.m. at the Doheny Greystone Museum of Art (LACMA). Oforiatt’s Mansion and Park. The carolers will project is a large-scale documentation ‘Feliz NaviDiva’ perform holiday favorites in the his- archive that will map cultural produc- ay Sedia returns to the stage in toric mansion’s living room. A light tion in Africa. The artist will discuss her one-woman holiday show buffet lunch and dessert reception her research, insight and ideas. The K“Feliz NaviDiva” running Saturday, will be offered. Tickets start at $70 second part of the program will fea- Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec 19 at for non-members. 905 Loma Vista ture a short film documenting the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre & Café. Drive, Beverly Hills. (310)286-0119, Oforiatta’s use of kiosks as a model Kay Sedia will welcome a new guest www.greystonemansion.org. for a traveling museum as well as a during each show to help her celebrate collection of culture and history. the holiday season. On Dec. 12 at 3 Admission is free, tickets required. p.m., the guest will be Craig Taggart 15 ‘Tight Knit’ elebration Theatre presents a LACMA’s Art + Technology Lab, Art appearing as Bette Midler; at 8 p.m., holiday reading of “Tight Knit” of the Americas Building, 5905 the guest will be Nadya Ginsburg by Leland Frankel on Tuesday, Dec. Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6010, appearing as Cher; and during the 10 C 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the West www.lacma.org. p.m. show, Kay Sedia will be joined Hollywood City Council Chambers. by Chita Parol and Frieda Laye. The production is a dark comedy Showtimes are also 3, 8 and 10 p.m. about a modern family. 625 N. San Classical Concert on Dec. 19; see schedule for special os Angeles Philharmonic assistant Vicente Blvd. www.weho.org/arts. conductor Mirga Grazinytė-Tyla guests. Advance tickets are $25; $30 Lwill lead the orchestra in three perfor- at the door. 2106 Hyperion Ave. www.kaysedia.tix.com. mances running Thursday, Dec. 10 The Beatles on Vinyl through Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at ans of the Beatles are invited to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Art Exhibit the Grammy Museum’s “Record Grazinytė-Tyla will demonstrate her aniel Rolnik Gallery presents FTheater” presentation of the group’s passion for Weinberg’s ballet music artist Trace Mendoza’s solo album “Rubber Soul” on Tuesday, from 1955 and Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth photo courtesy of the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic exhibit titled “Always Lurking” open- Dec. 15 in the museum’s Clive Davis Symphony.” Violinist Hilary Hahn D Maestro Gary S. Greene leads the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic and its ing Saturday, Dec. 12. The exhibition Theater. After the record is played in will also perform Vieuxtemps’ chorus Legal Voices in their annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 12 highlights Mendoza’s multi-media its entirety, special guests Dave “Concerto No. 4.” Tickets start at Morrell, author of “1974 – The at 7 p.m. at the Wilshire United Methodist Church. Actress June Lockhart paintings and small artist books. A $26.50. 111 S. Grand Ave. (323)850- reception will be held on Dec. 12 from Promotion Man – New York City: (pictured with Greene) will serve as master of ceremonies for the con- 2000, www.laphil.org. 7 to11 p.m. Santa Claus will be pre- The Morrell Archives Volume 2”; cert, which will include a medley from Bernstein’s “West Side Story” and sent for photo opportunities. 1431 Brian Kehew, co-author of 11 Lights Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna,” as well as Christmas and Hannukah Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. “Recording The Beatles”; and Chris anadian electro-pop artist Lights favorites. Tony Award winner and attorney Michael Maguire will perform www.facebook.com/danielrol- Carter, host of “Breakfast with the will perform on Friday, Dec 11 at as the featured soloist in “The Impossible Dream” and will sing “Luck Be nikgallery. Beatles” on KLOS will discuss the The Wiltern Theatre. Lights is touring A Lady” as a tribute to Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday. Principal cellist album with “Record Theater” creator C Marvin Etzioni. Doors open at 7; pro- North American to support its third and retired attorney David Waller will perform Faure’s “Elegie,” and album “Little Machines.” The Classic Film gram starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Legal Voices tenor and attorney Randall Garrou will sing “Nessun ans of classic film won’t want to $10. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. Mowgli’s and K. Flay will also per- Dorma” from “Turnadot” by Puccini. 4350 Wilshire Blvd. (323)525-1800, miss a screening of “The Last form. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets A245. www.grammymuseum.org. www.LALawyersPhil.org. FLaugh” (1924) on Saturday, Dec. 12 at are $25. 3790 Wilshire Blvd. 7:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles County www.wiltern.com. Museum of Art. The film follows an ing is limited. 250 S. Rossmore Ave. Branch Library. 501 S. Venice Blvd. 16 Comedy Show aging doorman who faces the scorn of njoy an evening of side-splitting www.marlboroughschool.org. (310)821-1769, www.lapl.org/branch- friends, neighbors and society after laughs during “Comedy and es/venice. Winter Choral being fired from his prestigious job at ECocktails With Bill Devlin” on Concert 12 Holiday Poetry a luxury hotel. The film is shown in Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the arlborough School is holding its est Hollywood resident Joe Gallery Open House conjunction with the exhibition “New Hollywood Improv. Devlin combines Winter Choral Concert on Praml will read “A Child’s ois Lambert Gallery is holding a Objectivity: Modern German Art in music performed by a band with MFriday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the WChristmas in Wales,” “A Visit From holiday open house and book the Weimar Republic, 1919–1933.” stand-up comedy and surprise celebri- school’s Caryll Mudd Sprague St. Nicholas” and other holiday poems Lsigning on Saturday, Dec. 12 from Michael Mortilla will provide musical ty guests for his show at th Hollywood Performing Arts Center. Ten soloists by famous authors on Saturday, Dec. noon to 4 p.m. Artist Gregg Wilensky accompaniment. General admission is Improv. Tickets are $10. 8162 and a choir with more than 50 singers 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the will sign and discuss his new book of $10. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857- Melrose Ave. (323)651-2583, will perform. Admission is free; seat- Venice-Abbot Kinney Memorial photography. Cider and cookies will 6000, www.lacma.org. www.hollywood.improv.com.

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Jackie Perez, a certified dent status made finding what I In an ongoing drive to keep resi- Covered California enrollment need difficult.” dents “thriving and healthy,” the worker, said now is the perfect time Rosemary noted that she and her City of West Hollywood’s Social to reach out to the community. family looked for information Services Division hosted its latest “Today we are focusing on find- online, but became discouraged photo by Patricia Sanchez “WeHo Cares Community Pop- ing people in the area who need when they couldn’t find the appro- Up” campaign Monday. insurance,” Perez said. “We’ll show priate resources. West Hollywood resident Hope Rosemary, left, and Jackie Perez, a certi- The campaign is a collaboration them how to sign up and what “I couldn’t find the right infor- fied Covered California enrollment worker discuss health care coverage. with Covered California volunteers information they need to have.” mation online, so I’m so thankful to provide information to the com- Perez, who is also a benefit spe- this was here,” Rosemary said. Carol Kravetz, a certified vices provided by West Hollywood munity about healthcare enrollment cialist for AIDS Project Los including transportation, which “This was so handy.” Covered California volunteer and and social services offered by the Angeles (APLA) noted that the out- according to Social Services pro- Others who visited the pop-up West Hollywood resident, said social services division. reach effort is imperative to assist gram administrator Derek Murray, noted that they were already on the although she doesn’t think the ACA Held at the Helen Albert community members who need still pertains to ACA. right track to getting coverage but is a great model, she believes that Certified Farmers’ Market at help with health insurance. She said everyone should have access to “Transportation ties in to getting to Plummer Park, members of the for many, whether they have health just needed a little more informa- your healthcare provider,” Murray tion. Victor Godfrey said he was health care, and that is why she vol- social services division were pre- issues or not, signing up for health unteers with Covered California. said. “All the social services and sent along with certified Covered insurance can be a daunting task, already enrolled in a health care transportation we provide [are] part “It’s not perfect,” Kravetz said. “I California volunteers and a certified and Covered California is there to plan, but had a few questions about of our goal to have a healthy city think once we can get into the Covered California enrollment assist people of all ages. the upcoming year’s coverage and where everyone is thriving.” worker to provide informational “I think it’s important that every- the re-enrollment process. rhythm of things … hopefully we The overall goal for Monday’s services and guidance to anyone one gets health care,” Perez said. “I heard they were having this can turn it around and get it work- pop-up campaign, Murray said, with questions about healthcare “It’s important for many reasons, today,” Godfrey said. “I’m here ing.” was to focus on public health and coverage. and it encourages a healthy com- because I just need some basic In addition to providing informa- safety, two things that is directly The Affordable Care Act (ACA), munity.” assistance on the renewal process. tion about healthcare enrollment linked with social services. approved March 2010 and upheld Hope Rosemary, a West I’m about 90 percent there myself. I under the ACA, the booth offered See Pop-Up page 26 June 2012, was enacted to make it Hollywood resident of five years, just need help with the last 10.” information about other social ser- easier to get health care coverage said she found the WeHo Cares regardless of income or working booth to be very helpful. West Hollywood ends negotiations with deputies n development, and administrative Former deputies support. allowed to apply for According to the resolution, the openings at city hall city started meeting with ACD By GreGOry COrnfield regarding layoff impacts after the termination in June, the transfer of THR VE DECOR duties and the impact the transfer After being at an “impasse” in would have. In July, the city A Fabulous Mix of Modern & Antique negotiations with former West rescinded the layoff notices. Fine Art & Home Furnishings Hollywood City Council deputies, Negotiations continued until Sept. council members approved the 18 when the city made its “last, best city’s “last, best and final offer” on and final proposal” (LBF). Monday, ending the city’s negotia- The city said if the LBF was tions regarding the deputys’ now- rejected, or if no response was terminated positions. made by Oct. 2, “the parties shall The adopted resolution allows be at impasse” and the LBF would the former deputies to apply for be what the city negotiators would open positions and establishes that recommend to the city council. existing city staff will perform the Council members unanimously position’s duties. The updated lay- approved the LBF in the consent off will be effective 45 days after calendar on Monday – meaning it the city mailed the layoff notices to was approved without discussion. the former deputies. The city will Mayor Lindsey Horvath said the continue to pay the former deputies council members felt that was the severance pay. right decision to make, but could The city council resolved the not comment further because of impasse by ending negotiations pending litigation. with the Association of Council Former deputies Fran Solomon, 30% OFF Deputies (ACD) regarding the Michelle Rex and Ian Owens sepa- terms of their termination last June rately filed claims against the city SMALL and by dissolving the structure of a after their terminations. The deputies DECORATIVE system in which a deputies were allege unlawful retaliation, defama- reporting to a single councilmem- tion, emotional distress, a hostile ART ber. The position was dissolved work environment, sexual harass- because of “serious problems with ment and solicitation of bribes. the deputy structure,” according to Nikita Soukonnikov, an attorney the staff report, and because an representing former deputy improved support system was Michelle Rex, said he is aware of needed. Since then, city staff con- the LBF, but also declined to com- 7427 Beverly Blvd. • (323)934-0509 ducted workload audit of the ment further. He referred questions ThriveDecor.com demands in the areas of constituent to Rex, who could not be reached Open Sun-Mon 11-4; Tues 9:30-5:30 services, legislative and policy by press time. 4 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Newn fire trucks boost LAFD capabilities Vehicles built for fighting wildfires will also help with El Niño By edwin folven

The Los Angeles Fire Department unveiled five new fire trucks Tuesday that were provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and will be photo by Edwin Folven stationed indefinitely in the city The LAPD’s Bomb Squad determined a suspicious package outside near locations prone to wildfires. a Jack in the Box on Wilshire Boulevard was an empty suitcase. One of the trucks will be sta- tioned at Fire Station 35 on photo by Edwin Folven Hillhurst Avenue near Griffith Park, State and city fire officials unveiled the new trucks Tuesday at the Griffith while the other four will be kept at locations near hillside areas in the Observatory. One truck will be assigned to the Los Feliz District. San Fernando Valley. Kim Zegaris, Suspicious package forces state fire and resource chief for the reassign them to other areas if nec- major brush fire in Griffith Park in California Governor’s Office of essary, LAFD firefighters will oper- 2007, the LAFD had to call state Emergency Services, said the new ate the vehicles. officials for resources like the new By edwin folven closure of WilshireThe suitcase Blvd. was reported at 5:25 trucks are more heavy duty than “They are a great resource and it’s trucks. a.m., and Wilshire Boulevard was normal fire trucks and are equipped a great opportunity for the state and “We didn’t have that capability Wilshire Boulevard was closed reopened shortly before 9 a.m. for mountainous terrain. Although the city to work together,” Zegaris before,” Rueda said. “It’s really a in both directions between Buildings in the immediate area of the state owns the trucks and can said. “Their primary mission is to perfect marriage bringing in the Mansfield and La Brea avenues the intersection were temporarily fight wildfires. They are high off the apparatus from the state and having during the morning rush hour evacuated, and traffic was ground and four-wheel drive. They us staff them. It improves our capa- Tuesday while police investigated detoured around the site. are equipped with 500 gallons water bility locally.” a suspicious package found at the Madison said the LAPD han- on board and a pump for a mobile Councilman David Ryu, 4th intersection of Wilshire dles all reports of suspicious pack- Few details attack. They are capable of com- District, who represents Griffith Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue. ages as threats to public safety. pleting a variety of missions.” Park, said the new trucks will pro- The Los Angeles Police Each incident requires a thorough available on LAFD Chief Deputy Mario vide major benefits for the sur- Department’s Bomb Squad was investigation. Rueda said the trucks are a new tool rounding community. summoned, and they determined “You never know what’s inside for firefighters during different “Our firefighters must have the the package to be an empty suit- those things,” Madison said. “It Detroit Street emergencies, not only wildfires. He resources they need to ensure the case left unattended near the side- was found to be empty, but when- said they may prove to be especial- fastest response times possible walk outside a Jack in the Box ever we see a suspicious package Byshooting edwin folven ly important during predicted when they receive a call for help,” restaurant at the northwest corner or something that can’t be upcoming El Niño conditions if Ryu said. “These new fire engines of the intersection, LAPD accounted for, we investigate it flooding or mudslides block road- will assist to further protect our spokesman Drake Madison said. that way.” Investigators from the Los ways and access for regular fire beautiful wildland areas and the Angeles Police Department’s trucks. He added that during a surrounding neighborhoods.” Wilshire Division are offering few details about a shooting that occurred on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in the Dear Friends, 400 block of South Detroit Street. Authorities seek information Det. Ozzie Delgadillo, with the Wilshire Division, said the investi- My Family, City Council Staff and I gation is ongoing but it appears the aboutBy edwin folvenfatal hit and911. run McQueen said the driver incident was “narcotics-related.” Send You Our Best Wishes stopped and performed CPR until He said it is unclear whether an authorities arrived. Paramedics pro- Detectives from the Los Angeles unidentified suspect, who is in cus- for a Happy Holiday Season nounced the victim dead at the Police Department’s West Traffic tody, intentionally or accidentally scene. Division are searching for a driver shot the victim. The victim, identified as Robert and a Great 2016! responsible for a fatal hit and run “We are still trying to figure it Ryan, 24, was crossing Ivar Avenue that occurred on Dec. 6 in out,” he added. just south of Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood. The victim sustained one gunshot when he was struck by a vehicle Det. Garry McQueen, with the to the upper torso. He was treated traveling southbound on Ivar West Traffic Division, said an Uber and is expected to survive. Avenue. McQueen said the victim driver saw the victim lying motion- Delgadillo said more information was dragged by the vehicle. It is less in the middle of Ivar Avenue at would likely be forthcoming once approximately 3:30 a.m. and called See Leads page 13 the investigation is complete.

PAUL KORETZ Councilmember, Fifth District City of Los Angeles

Paid for by Paul Koretz Office Holder - 249 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 685 Long Beach, CA 90802 - ID #1300860 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 December 10, 2015 6 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Center for Early Education development passes n Project will create 106,200 square feet of educational buildings By GreGory Cornfield

The 540 students at the Center for Early Education (CEE) in West Hollywood can look for- ward to an expanded athletic field and their school nearly doubling in size to better meet the demands photo by Patricia Sanchez of a “21st century education.” A billboard features artwork by Silvia Poloto at 6210 Wilshire Boulevard. Parents, faculty and the head of It will be up until Dec. 27. CEE applauded the development plans Monday when the West photo courtesy of TGPM, Inc. Hollywood City Council Renderings show what the Center for Early Education will look like in approved the proposal for a new West Hollywood once the project is complete. Nonprofit takes art to the streets campus on Alfred Street and La n just because of visibility, but also Cienega Boulevard. be more open and have furniture ing changes because the school The private elementary school, Endeavor features because they are easy for the aver- and a physical design that can be campus spans three zoning dis- serving preschool through sixth age passerby to absorb. reconfigured to respond to and tricts. The specific plan will put emerging artists grade, has been operating at its “Billboards are fleeting,” Kuhn better meet the demands of the all of the properties under one throughout Los Angeles current location since 1946. The curriculum. zone. said. “People are either going by development plan consists of She also raved about the struc- Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Meister By PatriCia SanChez really fast or really slow, so we demolishing CEE-owned educa- tures being more environmentally joined her colleagues in praising picked places and pieces of art that tional, commercial and residential sustainable and having better the school but was the lone vote For a short time, Los Angeles are easy to digest while also being structures. The construction will technology infrastructure. She against the plan. drivers have the opportunity to graphically interesting.” result in a 106,200 square-foot said the designs take advantage of “I basically challenged myself witness works of art without hav- Q4 mainly highlights up-and- campus. The project includes the urban setting and incorporate to find what in our General Plan ing to step inside a museum, or coming artists, but it also includes expanded classrooms and a views of the school’d surround- and zoning ordinance would lead even out of their car, thanks to the a few recognized local artists. One 15,475 square-foot outdoor field ings. me to support this specific plan,” local nonprofit Billboard Creative of the more recognizable names in with ball courts and outdoor lunch “We want the children to see she said. – an organization that makes use the collaboration is Andrew Bush, areas. the city they are being educated She cited zoning ordinances to of empty billboard space for art. a Los Angeles photographer who A four-story, 59-foot tall build- in,” she said. “We want them to be explain that the city allows The Billboard Creative, founded in the late 1970s examined the pri- ing will be constructed on Clinton a part of the community. Different amendments to zoning and the in 2014, is in the midst of its sec- vate and public intersections of Avenue with 40 spaces of subter- kinds of campuses and buildings General Plan whenever “required ond city art project, Q4. The city life in a series of car pho- ranean parking and rooftop play lend themselves to that.” by public necessity and general month-long endeavor features tographs capturing individuals dri- court. The second building will be The council members com- welfare.” emerging artists and includes 33 ving. a four-story, 61-foot La Cienega mended CEE on the design and “Neither of which is demon- pieces throughout the city. “I was introduced to this project building with a rooftop play court the institution’s contribution to strated in this application,” she Co-founder Adam Santelli, who because I know Mona,” Bush said. and lunch area. The two buildings the community. said. runs the nonprofit with his wife “I joined because I was interested will appear as one large L-shaped “Through your good work, you She also cited state code that no Kim Kerscher, said the idea first in seeing this idea of featuring structure. The entire campus will do contribute positively to our specific plan may be adopted came to him during the recession artists on billboards expand. I feel have 182 parking spaces. neighborhood,” said Mayor unless it is already consistent with when he noticed there were a stag- like there should be public space The head of CEE, Reveta Lindsey Horvath, who walks by the General Plan. The applicant, gering number of unused bill- for art, and billboards are a great Bowers, said they have always CEE everyday and supported the TGPM, Inc., representing CEE, hoped for a new field with boards in the city. way to display artists. So far, this new designs. “Our quality of life requested an amendment to the improved facilities for physical He then realized that many bill- has been a positive experience.” is enhanced because of your pres- General Plan to accommodate the education and space to play. She board owners were trying to sell Bush’s contribution, a snapshot ence.” specific plan – which Meister also said many of the classrooms With the development, council described as a “circular approach” their billboards to artists at a very of a family driving in a red car, can at CEE are dated, and she pointed members also approved an to approval that she did not sup- low price. be seen at S. 483 Fairfax Ave. out that the early childhood build- amendment to the city’s General port. “The idea of putting art on bill- Santelli, who originally launched his first billboard project, ing was built in 1965 as a small Plan, as well as a Center for Early “If we gave out specific plans boards isn’t new,” Santelli said. nursery. The new classrooms will Education Specific Plan and zon- “But working with the billboard See billboards page 25 See Center page 24 companies to collaborate and showcase art is. … What we’re doing is taking an old idea and adding a new twist to it.” The first piece was unveiled on Dec. 1 and revealed the remaining works in the following days. Most of the artwork will be on display until early January and includes paintings, photographs, graphic design work and other art forms. Many of these billboards can be found on the avenues and boule- vards of West Hollywood and the Miracle Mile communities. According to Mona Kuhn, Q4’s curator, the placement of each art piece is carefully planned. “There is a huge concentration of billboards in West Hollywood and its surrounding areas,” Kuhn said. “We also paid attention to be in areas where they will be seen. The idea was to bring artwork out of the gallery and into the streets because it’s important for all beau- tiful artwork to be seen.” Kuhn said she spent a lot of time roaming the streets and looking for locations that are areas of high traffic with visibility. “I tried to pay attention to where people were looking, and what they were looking at,” Kuhn said. “It was a deep, methodical process of picking out spots.” One of the key components in choosing billboards as a platform for the project, Kuhn said, is not Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 December 10, 2015 City of Los Angeles hosts El Niño meeting n “Thank you so much for being water, be prepared at home and Ryu provides info engaged, because this El Niño is engage in emergency training pro- on how to prepare for going to be a big one.” grams like Community Emergency weather damage Community members were given Response Teams (CERT). By Patricia Sanchez information about El Niño from “When the big one hits, we are not Warning Coordinator Meteorologist going to rise to the occasion, we are Eric Boldt, of the National Weather going to sink to the level of prepara- City Councilman David Ryu, 4th Services, who also shared tips on tion, and we will be prepared,” District, hosted an informational how to stay informed about upcom- Castro said. meeting Monday, Dec. 7 at Gardner ing weather conditions. City officials noted that individu- Elementary School to inform resi- Boldt said residents should pay als should have home, vehicle and dents about upcoming El Niño attention to local weather forecasts workspace safety kits, consider flood weather predictions. and know the differences between insurance, maintain drains and gut- Ryu invited the community to the national weather service warnings ters and use common sense when town hall meeting and provided including flash food watches, flash dealing with abnormal weather photo by Patricia Sanchez information on how to prepare for flood warnings and flash flood advi- occurrences. LAPD Captain Peter Zarcone discusses how the police force will back up possible weather damage and emer- sories, all of which denote different James Featherstone, general man- gency situations caused by El Niño. levels of severity. ager of Los Angeles’ emergency the LAFD during any El Niño-related disasters. Representatives and members of Many speakers at the town hall management department, said that the National Weather Service, the meeting stressed the importance of the city has an advantage because because she had concerns about the and to sign up for emergency alerts Los Angeles County Department of individual preparation for weather unlike other disasters such as earth- area. from the city. Public Works, the Los Angeles Fire disasters including large amounts of quakes, there are warning signs for “I saw an article recently about El The city of West Hollywood Department and the Los Angeles rainfall, flooding and landslides. rainy weather, and individuals can Niño that said that some parts of Los will host an El Niño town hall Police Department presented infor- LAFD Battalion Chief Joseph plan accordingly. Angeles weren’t ready for it,” meeting on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6 mation to attendees and answered Castro said one of the biggest mis- “The preparedness of the city Kaufman said. “So when I heard p.m. at the West Hollywood questions. takes a person can make when deal- starts with the preparedness of the about this meeting, I knew I wanted Community Center at Plummer While Ryu noted that the city is ing with rain and flood waters is to individual,” Featherstone said. “The to go … just to see what the city is Park located at 7377 Santa just starting to reach out to the com- misjudge the amount of danger even prepared individual becomes a pre- doing to prepare. I got informed, and Monica Blvd., in rooms 5 and 6. munity about El Niño, preparation just a few inches of water can cause. pared household becomes a prepared I feel more comfortable now in case This event is organized in con- for this winter’s predicted weather “Turn around, don’t drown,” block, becomes a prepared commu- anything happens.” junction with Assemblyman Richard conditions have been in the works for Castro said. “Avoid walking through nity, neighborhood and prepared Mona Curry, the city’s emergency Bloom and will include experts pre- months, and he commended atten- flood areas at all costs. It takes just city.” manager, said the city is reaching out senting information about what resi- dees for taking an interest in public two feet of water to sweep away a car Kim Kaufman, a long-time Laurel to the community online as well, and dents can do to prepare for El Niño. safety. and just six inches to drown.” Canyon resident, said she was happy residents can visit For information, contact Bonnie “You guys are the key focal points Community members, he said, the city is reaching out to residents, www.elninola.com for more infor- Smith by calling (323) 848-6371 or of [this community],” Ryu said. should know the risks of moving and she attended the meeting mation about resources, safety tips email [email protected].

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Mobility Plan amendments Room 350 at city hall, 200 N. Angeles, C.A. 90012, or emailed Spring St. to commission executive assistant, The Los Angeles Planning sions related to equity, city council changes to nomenclature and map Residents who are unable to James Williams at Commission will host a public hear- oversight, public safety, community corrections. attend may submit comments in [email protected] ing on amendments to the Mobility input and adaptability in implemen- The hearing will be writing addressed to the City The staff report, updated plan Plan 2035. tation, as well as technical correc- on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8:30 Planning Commission, Room 532, details and more can be found at The amendments include provi- tions and language revisions, a.m. in the Public Works Board City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los la2b.org. 8 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Harrisn approves deal for St. Vincent Medical Center New operator must tal transaction in state history. In required to submit an annual report addition to St. Vincent Medical to the California Office of the commit to keeping Center, the transaction would Attorney General to ensure compli- hospital open include St. Francis Medical Center ance. The requirements were stipu- By edwin folven in Lynwood, O’Connor Hospital in lated in the approval because the San Jose, Saint Louise Regional hospitals are generally the only Hospital in Gilroy, Seton Medical source of healthcare for their sur- California Attorney General Center in Daly City and Seton rounding communities. Kamala Harris has approved a plan Coastside hospital in Moss Beach. BlueMountain, an international for new management and the “This approval includes strong investment firm, has proposed potential sale of six hospitals in l conditions that will maintain the infusing more than $250 million of the Daughters of Charity Hea th charitable purpose of the Daughters capital into the DCHS system, System (DCHS) – including St. of Charity Health System, ensuring according to a press release. The Vincent Medical Center. that low-income Californians will deal would enable the system to Harris’s approval imposes a con- photo by Edwin Folven continue to have access to critical pay debts and remain operational. dition that the hospitals remain health care services including Approximately $100 million of the St. Vincent Medical Center would remain open under terms of an open and continue to serve their approval for sale and operations granted by California Attorney General emergency, trauma, surgical and money would guarantee the option surrounding communities. The reproductive health services,” for BlueMountain to purchase the Kamala Harris. terms are currently being consid- Harris said. hospitals after three years. ered by the prospective new opera- We continue to believe this transac- buyer following the terms and The attorney general’s approval BlueMountain has proposed that a tor and buyer, New York-based tion will close in the very near keeping the hospitals open. The also includes requirements that separate entity, Integrity BlueMountain Capital BlueMountain keep up the stan- Healthcare, would manage and future.” association represents approxi- Management. Representatives of BlueMoun- mately 400 nurses at St. Vincent dards of care at the hospitals. The operate the hospitals. A previous potential buyer, tain declined to comment on a Medical Center. timeline for the maintaining ser- Rick Rice, a spokesman for Prime Healthcare, decided not to timeline and issued a statement “Our position has been regard- vices varies at the different hospi- DCHS, said in a statement that the proceed when similar conditions about the attorney general’s less of who the owner is, the doors tals in the DCHS chain. At St. health care provider is now await- were imposed by Harris. If approval. must remain open,” Tran added. Vincent, BlueMountain would be ing BlueMountain Capital’s review BlueMountain agrees to the terms, “BlueMountain has received the “We want to make sure these facil- required to ensure the medical cen- and decision about whether to com- it will be required to manage the ter remains open as a general acute ply with the attorney generals’ attorney general’s decision and is ities are there for the people who DCHS’s hospitals as nonprofit pub- presently reviewing its terms,” the need them in the surrounding com- care hospital for five years. Harris’ terms. lic benefit medical centers for three statement read. “We look forward munity.” approval requires that St. Vincent “As expected, the attorney gener- years, after which BlueMountain to discussing its implications with continue providing 24-hour emer- al’s approval is contingent upon Capital Management can exercise all key stakeholders.” gency medical services. All of the BlueMountain’s acceptance of sev- an option to purchase the hospitals. Phuong Tran, labor representa- DCHS hospitals will be required to eral complex conditions. Additional conditions require Blue tive for the California Nurses offer reproductive health care ser- BlueMountain is now in the Mountain to keep the hospitals vices and BlueMountain must process of reviewing these condi- Association, said the deal sounds open if the purchase is made. promising. She added that the asso- maintain jobs for approximately tions and will make a decision as Harris said it would be the largest 7,000 current employees in the sys- soon as possible,” Rice said. “We ciation’s support is contingent upon and most complex nonprofit hospi- tem. BlueMountain will be will stay in close contact with them. the new manager and potential

Administrative Officer and the coun- ty’s Chief Executive Officer are Mayor announces new funding for homeless services expected to release the recommenda- Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by 1,300. The goal is to provide the beds meetings held over the last three tions. Los Angeles City Council members to people living in high-risk locations months to coordinate policy recom- “No one person or agency can and homeless service providers – including the L.A. riverbed and the mendations and develop a long-term solve this crisis alone. We are in this Wednesday to announce the approval Tujunga and Arroyo Seco washes. strategy to address homelessness together to ensure that every of $12.4 million in emergency home- “As co-chair of the homelessness throughout the region. In early Angeleno has a secure place to sleep less relief funding to be used this and poverty committee, I will be January, the city’s Chief at night,” Garcetti said. winter to help get Angelenos off the focusing on the implementation of streets. our strategic plan being released With El Niño storms expected in early next year and in collaboration the coming weeks, the new funding with the county, we will create a bet- will help ensure more temporary ter safety net to keep people off of the housing and other critical services streets,” Los Angeles City Happy are available as the city continues Councilman Marqueece Harris- working toward long-term strategies Dawson, 8th District. “This is just the to fight homelessness. beginning of the funds we hope to “We will not be intimidated by the release to bring about real change to scale of this problem or listen to the people living on the streets here Hannukah those who say it is intractable,” in Skid Row, South Los Angeles, the Garcetti said. “We must remain laser- Westside and Valley. There is no focused on solving this crisis – both question that we need to not only on the short-term fixes and long-term provide housing and supportive ser- strategies that will keep our residents vices for our homeless individuals, safe and off the streets.” but we have to plug the hole and stop The majority of the funding – $10 people from falling into homeless- million – will be used for city-spon- ness as well.” sored rapid rehousing subsidies, the Councilman José Huizar, 14 first time Los Angeles has ever used District, said the funding is part of general funds to cover the costs. This $100 million promised to address housing assistance will also be used homelessness. to cover move-in costs for people “The money we allocated is a who find housing and will include down payment on our $100 million targeted funding to help house home- commitment to fund a strategic plan less veterans. The new funding is for homelessness in the city of Los expected to house nearly 1,000 Angeles,” said Huizar, who co-chairs homeless individuals. the council’s committee on home- from your friendly, neighborhood Hardware Store Funding will also be used to lessness and poverty. increase the number of winter shelter As the short-term spending plan is Family Owned and Operated Since 1961 beds in Los Angeles by more than 50 being finalized, city and county lead- percent, bringing the city’s total to ers are also concluding a series of

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nNCJW/LA clothing giveaway fulfills holiday wishes Thousands line up City Councilmen Paul Koretz and the year, and we should use these David Ryu, attended the event, opportunities to help educate the on Fairfax Avenue which also includes a resource fair public. We need to teach the next for annual event wher service providers share infor- generation to get involved. It’s a By edwin folven mation. Ryu helped participants teaching moment.” select clothing from piles of appar- Selvin added that approximately el stacked on tables in the council 200 people volunteered for the Thousands of people received house parking lot. He said he is clothing giveaway, and she free clothing, books and toys on pleased NCJW/LA assists people thanked them for helping make the Dec. 6 at the National Council of in the community and added that event possible. She added that Jewish Women, Los Angeles’ the organization serves as a model. sales from the Council Thrift (NCJW/LA) annual clothing give- “Especially during the holidays, Shops help fund NCJW/LA ser- away. during a time of giving, it is vices for women children and fam- For many recipients, the event is important to help the less fortu- ilies, including a talkline, commu- photo by Edwin Folven the only way they will receive new nate,” Ryu said. “But it’s not just nity mental health and support ser- clothing during the holiday season during the holidays, it’s year- vices, and youth educational pro- NCJW/LA offers free clothing to thousands of people during its annual and the only way they can offer round. There is a need throughout grams. clothing giveaway in December. gifts to young family members. Fairfax District resident Mona Makary, who filled multiple bags with apparel and stuffed animals, said she is very thankful for NCJW/LA. “God bless these good people who give me this good stuff,” said Makary, who formerly worked in the cafeteria at Fairfax High School before retirement. “I need it very much. I keep some for my family and give some to people in my church.” Makary’s son, Philip Joseph, a resident of Downey, added that the clothing giveaway is a lifeline for his mother and his family. “It’s Christmas time and every- body should be giving,” Joseph said. “The stuff they are giving

“The need is always growing. Unfortunately in today’s world, things are not going good for a lot of people,”

-NCJW/LA executive director Hillary Selvin

away is awesome. I can’t believe they can give away so much good stuff.” NCJW/LA has held the clothing giveaway at its council house at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. for the past 15 years, said NCJW/LA executive director Hillary Selvin. The cloth- ing is procured from the council’s eight thrift shops and donations from the public. Recipients are invited to the event through local community service agencies, homeless shelters and battered women’s facilities. People began lining up on Fairfax Avenue the night before the giveaway. “The need is always growing. Unfortunately in today’s world, things are not going good for a lot of people,” Selvin said. “To pro- vide clothes to the community, especially for seniors, it helps uplift them for the holidays.” Robert Klausner, director of retail operations for NCJW/LA, said approximately 3,000 to 4,000 people receive clothing every year during the giveaway. “[It was] an amazing day, as always. It’s gotten bigger and big- ger every year,” Klausner said. “More and more people need it. It’s amazing for the people, it’s amazing for the community. It’s very important that people remem- ber to donate so we can hold events like this.” West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey Horvath, and Los Angeles 10 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Supervisor recognizes MeasureAIDS Healthcare B FoundationopponentsLtd,, a foreign fined pornography for campaign cartel During the donations “Yes on B,” cam- (AHF) welcomed news that that was the largest single donor to paign, backers of the measure, California’s Fair Political Practices the “No” campaign, illegally con- which include individuals affiliated county commissioners Commission (FPPC) is assessing a tributed over $300,000 to the adult with AHF, filed formal complaints $65,000 fine against pornography film industry’s “No on B” cam- with both California’s FPPC and industry backers of the 2012 “No paign. the Federal Election Commission on B” campaign, which sought to “The $65,000 fine issued today (FEC) over the illegal donations defeat the County of Los Angeles by California’s Fair Political from Manwin Licensing Safer Sex in the Adult Film Practices Commission over foreign International & Froytal Services, Industry Act, which requires contributions directed to the “No Ltd. pornography producers to obtain on B” campaign is yet another con- “Now, they also share culpability public health permits and use con- firmation of the complete lack of for taking illegal foreign money for doms in their films. credibility of the entire adult film their failed campaign against During its successful campaign industry,” Michael Weinstein, pres- Measure B,” Weinstein said. “Our for “Yes on B,” backers of the mea- ident of AHF said. “The porn democratic process and principles sure filed formal complaints with industry, its producers’ trade group, in this country are simply too California’s Fair Political Practices the Free Speech Coalition and FSC important to let foreign nationals or Commission and the Federal head Diane Duke, all share respon- governments hold sway and influ- Election Commission over illegal sibility for shirking their duty to ence US elections large or small donations from Manwin Licensing protect performers working in with illegal campaign contribu- International and Froytal Services, California’s adult film industry.” tions.”

photo courtesy of the Third District County Supervisor’s Office Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl (left), 3rd District, held a breakfast on Dec. 3 for commissioners serving in her district. L.A. County seeks input on park improvements More than 100 commissioners – who are community leaders, advo- The county of Los Angeles is cur- and make parks more accessible. tion. A meeting in the local area will cates, experts and activists – attended the breakfast. The supervisor rently studying park and recreation As a part of the effort, the Los be held on Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at discussed key topics and things she has learned during her first year facilities throughout the county and Angeles Department of Recreation the Friendship Auditorium, 3201 in office, and she said she is excited to continue working closely with the city of Los Angeles to better and Parks is hosting community Riverside Drive. For information the commissioners. understand how to improve, expand workshops to disseminate informa- visit www.lacountyparkneeds.org.

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ofThe flu Los shots Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to get an influenza vaccine to help prevent getting the flu during the holiday season. In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week, the department is highlighting the importance of flu vaccinations as the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications. “The holiday season is here and we’re encouraging everyone to spread holiday cheer, not the flu,” said Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, interim health officer for Los Angeles County. “A person with the flu can spread it as far as six feet away through coughs and sneezes, so holiday travel and events can offer chances for exposure. By get- ting vaccinated now, you can be protected at the time of year when you may be most likely exposed to the flu virus.” In addition to coughs and sneezes, flu can spread easily through contact with infected sur- faces. Flu symptoms usually start suddenly and may include fever, coughing, sore throat, headaches, body aches, chills, runny or stuffy nose, extreme tiredness and weak- ness. Most people get better without treatment, but some develop serious complications such as pneumonia and seizures. Influenza can also cause worsening of chronic condi- tions such as diabetes, heart disease and lung disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months of age and older be vaccinated against the flu every year. Flu vaccines are espe- cially important for people who are at greater risk for complications and those who live with or care for those individuals. Residents are encouraged to con- tact their healthcare provider to schedule an appointment for a flu vaccination. For information, visit www.PublicHealth.LACounty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 December 10, 2015

On Sunday, Dec. 20, visitors to the Market can build a snowman Enjoy family-friendly holiday fun at Farmers Market with The Entertainment Group from The Original Farmers Market, at Country Christmas” celebration. Hoedown runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on noon to 3 p.m. on the plaza; enjoy the corner of Third & Fairfax, is cel- The festivities begin at noon with the Market Plaza, and ornament dec- the comedy antics of Santa’s elf ebrating the holidays with free, fam- the Dickensian Strolling Carolers orating with Art 2 Go will be held Mikey O at 12:30 and 2 p.m. on the ily-friendly activities. (pictured) who will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. on the plaza. EB’s plaza, and the Beverly Belles On Saturday, Dec. 19, the Market throughout the market until 3 p.m. annual Holiday Ranch Party runs Carolers strolling the Market from 3 presents “A Farmers Market The Podunk Poets’ Holiday from 7 to 9 p.m. on the West Patio. to 6 p.m. (see page 15)

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O’Farrell helps unveil U.S.The UnitedAttorney’s States Attorney’s Office collects $42.3 millionOffice for thein Centralpenalties District of Office for the Central District of California is based in Los Angeles California collected more than $42.3 “Assistant U.S. and has approximately 230 assistant new library trucks million as a result of criminal prose- attorneys in this United States attorneys. cutions and civil lawsuits during the The U.S. Attorney’s Office is 2015 fiscal year, United States office continually responsible for enforcing and col- Attorney Eileen M. Decker demonstrate their lecting civil and criminal debts owed announced. deep commitment to the U.S. and criminal debts owed The amount collected during FY to federal crime victims. The law 2015 is the result of nearly $19 mil- to being fiscally requires defendants to pay restitution lion collected in criminal actions, responsible and to victims of many federal crimes and approximately $23.4 million working on behalf who have suffered physical injury or collected in civil actions. financial loss. While restitution is Additionally, the U.S. Attorney’s of the victims of paid to victims, criminal fines and Office worked with other offices and crime.” felony assessments are paid to the U.S. Justice Department agencies to department’s Crime Victims’ Fund, collect an additional $10.54 billion, -United States Attorney which distributes the funds to state most of which resulted from massive Eileen M. Decker victim compensation and victim photo by Gary Leonard settlements with Bank of America assistance programs. Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and and Standard & Poor’s Financial U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. city librarian John Szabo, recently joined nearly two dozen second Service. involved in the collection of hun- Lynch also recently announced that grade students from Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy to unveil The U.S. Attorney’s Office also dreds of millions of dollars – much the Justice Department collected three new library trucks that will be used to deliver books and sup- collected $33.3 million through of which goes the U.S. Treasury to $23.1 billion in civil and criminal plies to Los Angeles’ 73 libraries. criminal and civil asset forfeiture fund government operations and to actions in FY 2015. The largest O’Farrell requested the trucks be specially wrapped to promote the proceedings. Forfeited assets victims of crime,” Decker. said amount came from financial institu- library’s free services and programs including downloadable books, deposited into the U.S. Department “Assistant U.S. attorneys in this tions whose risky practices led to the music and films, citizenship services, job and career assistance, high of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund are office continually demonstrate their 2008 financial crisis and collapse of school diploma courses and health and wellness resources. used to restore funds to crime vic- deep commitment to being fiscally the U.S. housing market, including “There’s a whole new world of learning available to every tims, as well as for law enforcement responsible and working on behalf of $8.2 billion of the settlement in Angeleno, and I want to be sure that people are aware of the available purposes. the victims of crime.” August 2014 with Bank of America resources,” O’Farrell said. “Thank you city librarian John Szabo for “Year after year, my office is The United States Attorney’s Corporation, working with me on this project to help raise awareness about our exceptional public library system in the city of Los Angeles.” Library delivery trucks move nearly 30,000 books and other items – the equivalent of an entire branch library’s collection – throughout the city. The service allows people to have a book or other items delivered to their local library from anywhere in the system. For information, visit www.lapl.org.

Street closures announced for upcomingThe city of Los Angeles film is prepar- premieresHighland Avenue and Orange ing for the premiere of three major Drive will be closed at 12 p.m. on feature films: “Star Wars: The Force Dec. 14 through midnight. Awakens,” “Point Break” and “The The entire Star Wars setup will Revenant.” be cleared from Hollywood The city’s Bureau of Street Boulevard by 10 a.m. on Dec. Services has finalized street closures 15. The section between Highland in several areas. The street closures Avenue and Orange Drive, howev- started Wednesday morning and er, will remain closed to accommo- will continue intermittently through date the next premiere. Hollywood the end of the day on Dec. 16. Boulevard will be closed between Hollywood Boulevard will be Highland Avenue and Orange closed between Highland and Drive on La Brea avenues Dec. 10, starting Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. at 12:00 a.m. through 6:00 a.m. and “Point Break” will be premiering at from 11 p.m. through Dec. 15 at 10 the TCL Chinese Theatre that a.m. evening. For information, visit Hawthorne Avenue between www.onlyinhollywood.org.

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ByD.A. edwin declines folven to filePinnock charges 10 times, according against to a report former read. officer 30-page report on the investigation Pinnock’s attorney Caree Harper The Los Angeles County District released by the district attorney’s said she was disappointed by the Attorney’s Office has declined to office. decision not to file charges and said file criminal charges against a for- The district attorney’s office she will ask federal prosecutors to mer California Highway Patrol described the video as “unset- open an investigation into the inci- (CHP) officer who was recorded tling.” However, the district attor- dent. on video punching a homeless ney’s statement said the video “I think it’s a very cowardly and woman as she was pinned to the “does not capture the series of disgusting decision by [the] district ground on the side of the Santa events leading up to Pinnock’s attorney,” Harper said. “We plan to Monica (10) Freeway. detention and represents just one ask federal prosecutors to step in The district attorney’s office said piece of evidence collected and because the district attorney seems the decision was made after a reviewed in the [Los Angeles completely unwilling to do her job.” lengthy investigation into the July County District Attorney’s Harper said the money Pinnock 1, 2014 incident conducted by Office’s] extensive and indepen- received in the settlement with the prosecutors, district attorney’s dent investigation.” CHP has been placed in a “special office investigators and an inde- needs trust.” She said Pinnock has pendent expert on police use of an apartment and is currently under- force. The victim, Marlene “We plan to ask going medical treatment. She Pinnock, 52, was contacted by the federal declined to elaborate, other than to officer at approximately 7:10 p.m. prosecutors to say “she’s OK.” as she walked barefoot alongside Pinnock was arrested in October the freeway and allegedly into step in ...” walking along the same stretch of lanes of traffic near La Brea the 10 Freeway where the July 2014 Avenue. The district attorney’s -Attorney Caree Harper incident occurred. Harper described photo by Edwin Folven office said Pinnock suffers from it as “something that was a hiccup Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a hit and run last mental illness. in the road” and that Pinnock is Sunday morning at Hollywood Boulevard and Ivar Avenue. The officer, Daniel Andrew, Prosecutors and investigators receiving “treatment.” resigned from the CHP last year. reviewed medical records, eyewit- Andrew joined in the CHP in The department agreed to a $1.5 ness accounts, 911 recordings and 2012. CHP Commissioner Joe million settlement with Pinnock in footage from police car dashboard Farrow issued a statement regarding September 2014 as a result of a cameras during their investigation. the Los Angeles County District civil lawsuit filed in federal court Police were originally notified Attorney’s Office’s decision. Leads sought on fatal hit against the CHP and Andrew. about Pinnock walking alongside “The department heard the con- Los Angeles County District the freeway by nine motorists who cerns of the community and learned Attorney Jackie Lacey issued a called 911, according to the district some very important lessons follow- andFrom page run 4 in Hollywood statement about the decision not to attorney’s office’s report. ing this incident that led us to con- file criminal charges against the Numerous witnesses were inter- duct a self-assessment of many of uncertain whether Ryan was in a such as a Nissan Cube. officer. viewed as part of the investigation, our policies and procedures. This crosswalk when he was struck. Ryan was from Oxnard but had “When looking at all of the evi- according to the district attorney’s self-assessment to continue to “There was no one around and been living in Hollywood, dence, and especially the medical office. Three witnesses stated they improve the organization does not no witnesses,” McQueen said. “It McQueen added. The detective reports and eyewitness accounts, it saw Pinnock strike Andrew. Four stop with [the] announcement,” the was a tragic accident.” said the victim’s mother said she becomes exceedingly clear that the said they believed the officer was statement read. “The California The Uber driver is not consid- is in the process of putting officer, who was alone and strug- initially attempting to protect Highway Patrol is an organization ered a suspect. Investigators have together a reward for informa- gling with Ms. Pinnock precarious- Pinnock from entering traffic that understands that it must contin- obtained surveillance camera tion. He asked that anyone who ly close to evening freeway traffic, lanes. ue to look inward at its operations footage from the area that cap- may have witnessed the hit and acted within the law,” Lacey said. “Given the rapidly evolving and and make the necessary adjust- tured the vehicle that struck run to call detectives at (213)473- “In our analysis, his use of force challenging situation, the lack of ments. The public expects no less of Ryan. McQueen described it as 0234. During weekends and off- was legal and necessary to protect additional officers on scene, a professional law enforcement possibly being a small gray SUV hours, call (213)473-0222. not only his own life but also that Pinnock’s failure to comply with agency. We appreciate the patience of Ms. Pinnock.” Andrew’s verbal commands, and and support of the public throughout A motorist recorded a 42-second Pinnock’s physical resistance to this lengthy process. [The] video of the incident and posted it Andrew’s attempt to stop and announcement by the district attor- online. In the video, Andrew is detain her, there is insufficient evi- ney underscores the depth of vari- Letters to the Editor seen straddling Pinnock while she dence to prove beyond a reasonable ous issues our department faces is on the ground and striking her in doubt that the force he used was daily and the complexity of each toric designation,” Dec. 3 issue Council office should the upper body. Andrew struck unreasonable or excessive,” the and every case we deal with.” It’s hard to fight it when all continue to subsidize your neighbors have left and you block parties are on your own. Most people will leave when Re “Ryu’s task force considers Former marshal sentenced for Fairfax district incident getting an eviction notice, never A former deputy U.S. marshal handgun and Itkowitz announced lating the victim’s constitutional block party subsidies,” Dec. 3 asking why or if it is even legal. was sentenced Monday to 15 that he was a law enforcement offi- rights. During the trial, Gutierrez issue The Cultural-Heritage months in federal prison after being cer prior to the shooting. The vic- granted a defense motion for Commission has spent so much convicted of obstruction of justice. tim, Ryan Gonzalez, was shot five acquittal on that charge and on a Some 30 years ago, we were time listening to developers talk The charge stemmed from lies he times, including three times in the related gun charge. The jury that visiting my brother in Chicago about their plans, it isn’t even told police after he fatally shot a back as he attempted to run away, convicted Itkowitz also acquitted and it happened to be the week- about historic buildings any- man in an alley in the Fairfax according to media reports. him of an obstruction of justice end of their annual block party. more. It’s tragic. District in 2008, according to the Itkowitz was found guilty of charge for statements he made to a The city provided a big air-filled U.S. Attorney’s Office in the obstruction of justice by a federal supervisor at the U.S. Marshals bouncer for kids and other things; Monique Starr Central District of California. jury in July. The conviction was Service. of course on each item there was Valley Village United States District Judge based on false statements Itkowitz “Law enforcement officers are a big message: Richard J Daley, Philip S. Gutierrez sentenced the made to Los Angeles Police not above the law,” said United Mayor of Chicago. defendant, Matthew Itkowitz, 47, Department homicide detectives. States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. When we returned to Los Kudos to councilman who now resides in Suffern, New Itkowitz, who was off-duty when “The actions of this defendant tar- Angeles, my wife immediately York. the incident occurred, falsely char- nished the outstanding work of law got together with neighbors on on effort to prevent Itkowitz fatally shot a 26-year- acterized the altercation that led to enforcement throughout the district the 300 S Block of Lucerne old man who intervened in a dispute the shooting, and his version of and the nation and have earned him Boulevard and organized the first house party rentals between the former U.S. Marshall events was contradicted by security a significant federal prison sen- block party. It has been going on RE “Ryu calls for tougher and his wife in March 2008 in an camera video captured in the alley tence.” for more than 30 years and is a laws to prevent house party alley on Melrose Avenue behind a where the shooting occurred. The investigation into Itkowitz great asset to the neighborhood. rentals,” Dec. 3 issue tattoo parlor where the victim In addition to obstruction of jus- was conducted by the Federal I agree the neighbors pay for worked. The victim brandished a tice, Itkowitz was charged with vio- Bureau of Investigation. the food, etc., but the permits I think you are doing an excel- should be covered by the council lent job so far, Councilman Ryu, office. considering the noise that keeps hard working people awake all Tom Kneafsey night. Now, if you could only Hancock Park get the Edendale Bar and Grill CityOn the leadersheels of a series ofpraise major “Thisexpansion has been a tremendous of InternetOn Monday, access AT&T announced on Rowena Avenue in Silverlake announcements regarding high- week for our efforts to create a more plans to bring GigaPower fiber to close at 11 p.m. so its neigh- speed Internet access in Los connected Los Angeles as we wel- broadband to Los Angeles, as well Renters should fight bors can get the sleep they Angeles, Councilman Bob come AT&T Gigapower and Google as low-cost Internet subscriptions deserve. Blumenfield, 3rd District, wel- Fiber to Los Angeles, and look for- for low-income homes. On Tuesday, Ellis Act evictions comed the AT&T’s GigaPower and ward to continuing to push Los Google announced it is exploring a RE “Beverly Grove apart- Victoria von Brauchitsch Google Fiber to the Los Angeles Angeles to become the world’s pre- possible launch of the first Google ments set for demolition get his- Los Angeles marketplace. mier gigabit city,” said Blumenfield. Fiber service in Los Angeles. 14 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

muffin and topped with a beer-bat- RESTAURANT NEWS tered soft shell crab. Vegetarians will By Jill Weinlein enjoy the avocado Benedict with an Descanso Gardens Breakfast With Santa egg nestled in a halved avocado atop njoy a special breakfast with Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 20 at an English muffin with chive hol- Descanso Gardens. Families can also explore the gardens, and chil- include music and dancing, arts and landaise sauce. The “Surf & Turf” Edren 3 and under are La Dolce Vita crafts and tasty Hanukkah treats. brunch special includes two shrimp free. The cost is $57 Entertainment will be provided by and a grilled hanger steak. Bacon and per adult for Descanso celebrates Sinatra Noah Shalom and Brendan Brandt, smoked cheddar sourdough sand- Gardens members, $24 for children of mem- rank Sinatra was an original the Bazaar Ensemble, S.H.I.N.E. wiches are also available. Peña bers; $66 for adult investor in La Dolce Vita in Mawusi West African dance and makes Irish-style cured bacon, and nonmembers, $28 per Beverly Hills, and the restaurant drumming, Grammy-nominated his steak and eggs are made with an F child. Seatings will be will pay tribute to Sinatra with the singer Lisa Loeb and the Gay eight-ounce hanger steak with garlic- held at 9:30 and 11:30 “Come Dine with Me” three-course Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles. The sage butter, crispy potatoes and fruit. a.m. in Van de Kamp prix fixe menu by executive chef event is included with museum He also serves classic lobster rolls Hall. 1418 Descanso Alejandro Galan. Diners can cele- admission. The cost is $10 for gen- with garlic aioli served during Drive. RSVP by brate Sinatra’s 100th birthday with eral admission, $7 for full time stu- brunch with a cup of tomato bisque. Sunday, Dec. 13. festivities on Dec. 12 from 5 to 11 dents and seniors ages 65 and older. The banana nut French toast is made (818)949-4200. p.m. Start with Sinatra’s preferred The event is free for Skirball mem- with Grand Marnier-battered French Reservations required “Gentlemen’s Drink,” an Old bers and children under 12. 2701 N. toast topped with banana-walnut at www.descanso- Fashioned made with Jack Daniel’s Sepulveda Blvd. (310)440-4500. caramel sauce and maple syrup. It’s orders.com. Sinatra Select, and finish with equal parts breakfast and dessert. tiramisu with a lit candle honoring Brunch will be held every Sunday salad. Braised octopus in red wine ka is made with ground beef, egg- Sinatra’s special day. The three- Gracias Madre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the is stewed with pearl onions. Roast plant, zucchini and a light twist on course prix fixe menu is $75 per newly-renovated Petersen chicken thigh “Oreganato” with béchamel sauce. Inotheke is open guest. It will be offered with the offers tamales to go Automotive Museum now open lemon potatoes, and short rib daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 “Gentlemen’s Drink” for an addi- xecutive chef Chandra Gilbert nearby, it is an ideal place to fuel “Stifado” braised with shallots and p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. tional $50 through Dec. 30. La invites diners to take a Gracias before or after viewing the cars. 5370 red wine. The classic Greek mousa- for dinner. 606 Broadway Ave. Dolce Vita’s dedicated “Frank EMadre favorite home for the holi- Wilshire Blvd. (323)525-2618. Sinatra” booth will be left open with days with special sweet and savory a bottle of Jack Daniel’s on the tamales to go. Selections include table. Guests are welcome to pose “Calabazas Con Mole” featuring Inotheke in for photographs in the booth and butternut squash from the restau- A Great post them on social media with the rant founders’ Be Love Farm in Santa Monica hashtag #Sinatra100LDV. 9785 Vacaville, as well as “Tamales de notheke, located at the corner of Place to Santa Monica Blvd. (310)278-1845. Manzana” featuring gravenstein Broadway Avenue and Sixth apple filling. The price per dozen is IStreet in Santa Monica, is a new Gather $36. Orders must be placed by dining destination from Carolos Malibu Country Mart Tuesday, Dec. 22 with pick-up prior Tomazos showcasing Greek cuisine with to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24. and dishes from the island country winter wonderland 8905 Melrose Ave. (323)978-2170. of Cyprus. Tomazos has managed Friends elebrate the holidays every the front of the house at Ducasse in Saturday in December at the Essex House Hotel in New York CMalibu Country Mart, which is Brunch at Spare Tire City, Thomas Keller’s Per Se and decorated for the season and is Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin. At hosting themed family activities. Kitchen & Tavern Inotheke, he has partnered with Strolling Victorian carolers will xecutive chef Isaias Peña of chef Brendan Collins. “Inotheke” entertain visitors and children can Spare Tire Kitchen & Tavern has means “wine case,” and the wine enjoy holiday crafts, cookie deco- Elaunched a Sunday brunch featuring menu includes 20 varietals by the rating and visits with Santa Claus innovative dishes and cocktails. glass and 60 eclectic selections by PIZZA • PASTA • SALAD •SANDWICHES & MORE and his reindeer. On Saturday, Dec. Guests can start with micheladas the bottle. The menu runs the gamut 12, families can take photos with made with beer and house-made from crisp salads and succulent Santa and participate in a cookie cilantro-tomato michelada mix, as meats to intricate seafood plates. ALL LARGE PIZZAS The flavorful Cyprus-style “com- WITH ANY & ALL THE TOPPINGS YOU WANT! decorating party from noon to 4 well as Peña’s special house sangria. reg. price $20.95 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 19, strolling fort food” includes tyropitakia with THIS WEEK The chef is preparing chicken and ONLY! $ 95 carolers will sing holiday favorites haloumi and kaseri cheeses, mint waffles drizzled with sage butter and “YOU NAME IT & WE’LL TOSS IT!” • exp.12/31/15 from noon to 2 p.m. and Santa and maple syrup. His soft shell crab and red peppers, and earthy potted 14 his reindeer will be available for Benedict is layered with tomato, duck topped with walnuts and photos from noon to 4 p.m. Store sautéed spinach and chive hol- orange-cardamom marmalade. 323.939.7661 specials will be available. 3835 landaise sauce on a toasted English Inotheke’s herb crusted salmon 5044 Wilshire Blvd. at Highland Cross Creek, Malibu. www.malibu- comes with eggplant and tahini www.NuPizzaLA.com • www.numerounopizza.com countrymart.com.

Art of Tea workshop aster tea blender Steve Schwartz, from L.A.-based MThe Art of Tea, supplies tea to Bestia, Trois Mec, Broken Spanish, Redbird, Sotto and Son of a Gun Make Your restaurants. On Sunday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m., join Schwartz for a tea-blending workshop at the Christmas Holidays Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM). Attendees will blend, make and taste tea and Merry & Bright! tisanes using drought-resistant Party Paper Goods, Decorations, Garland, plants native to Southern Yard Lights, Christmas Lights, Plastic Yard California. Schwartz will guide par- ticipants through the museum’s edi- Decorations, Santa Hats & Stockings, ble garden and discuss how to for- age for botanicals such as weather- Balloons, Giftwrap, Bows, Ribbbons, resistant sage, yarrow, rosemary, Centerpieces, Banners & More! lemon verbena, marigold and citrus trees. Learn how the botanicals can be combined with black tea, green 10% off all merchandise in the store tea and white tea leaves. The work- with this coupon! shop is $20 for NHM members; discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded $23 for nonmembers. 900 Exposition Blvd. (213)763-3499.

Skirball Cultural Center Hanukkah he Skirball Cultural Center is holding a Hanukkah family fes- Ttival on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 11 5969 Melrose Ave. • (corner of Wilcox) • (323)467-7124 (805)524-2546 • www.fwry.com a.m. to 4 p.m. The festivities Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 December 10, 2015

had an affinity for the school and the arts. Chef creates a little bit of magic Disney staffed the school with an array of talented artists. Many of Disney’s movies, including at the Bel Air Bar + Grill “Frozen,” “Tarzan,” and Exiting the 405 freeway onto “Pocahontas” were all made by Moraga, I noticed a striking two- many Cal Arts students. story glass bougainvillea window Lord displays Cal Art students’ in the front of the Bel Air Bar + work on the walls throughout the Grill. I had been invited to a tasting restaurant. They rotate a few times dinner by the owner of the restau- a year or when a piece is sold, and rant, Susan Disney Lord, the grand- the money goes to the student. daughter of Roy O. Disney and one New to the restaurant is execu- of Roy E. and Patricia Disney’s By Jill Weinlein tive chef Chris Emerling. Born in daughters. Her grandfather Roy Springville NY, Emerling said he and great-uncle Walt co-founded didn’t dream of being a chef as a The Walt Disney Company. young boy. “I wanted to be a snow- Lord is a true California girl who glass, she enthusiastically told me plow driver because it looked so grew up in Toluca Lake. She is the its story. cool.” However, after graduating photo by Jill Weinlein She commissioned an artist President of the Roy Disney Family high school, he enrolled in the A trio of appetizers plated pureed gazpacho next to a tapenade topped Foundation, participates on the Cal whom she has known for 30 years, Pittsburgh Culinary School and with a poached egg and a deliocus salad of duck prosciutoo and burrata Arts CAP council and serves on the Amanda Weil, to create the glass soon worked in mostly private cheese. board of directors for the entry, which makes a dazzling first clubs and high-end French restau- Alzheimer’s Association. She is impression. rants, including one in Lausanne, also a wife and the mother of five Seeking ideas for the design of Switzerland. short rib tacos were accentuated gazpacho with dill weed. A four- children including two sets of the entrance, Lord and Weil walked He is a kind chef with a beautiful with a carrot poblano salsa, chipo- minute poached egg was topped twins. the property. They spotted a mag- smile, and he is a perfect fit to work tle and avocado. with a delicious tapenade made She bought the landmark Bel Air nificent bougainvillea growing at Lord’s restaurant, because he As we sat at a long, elegantly with a classic tomato, oil and bal- Bar + Grill a few years ago and ren- freely, and that became the inspira- seems to add a little “pixie dust” to decorated dining room table, I felt samic vinegar dressing. A luscious ovated the building. tion for this spectacular piece of art each dish. as if I was in a scene from “Beauty burrata was topped with Emerling’s Walking up the stairs into the pri- on glass. Trays of fish and braised short rib and the Beast.” Many servers housemade duck prosciutto, herb vate dining room, Lord was the first Walt and Roy Disney created tacos were passed. The fish tacos paraded into the room carrying poached mushrooms and sprigs of person to welcome me. When I California Institue of the Arts (Cal had cold, house-cured salmon with white plates with three appetizers arugula. remarked about the flowers on Arts) in 1964, and Lord has always a crunchy jicama ginger slaw. The including a burnt orange pureed See Bel Air Bar + Grill page 17

FromHoliday page 11 festivities at Farmers Market The events continue on Monday Dec. 23 begin at 1 p.m. with Einstein Dec. 21 beginning at noon with an Brown’s Calypso Christmas on the ornament-making workshop, the plaza, the Dickensian Strolling Scott Land Marionettes Holiday Carolers and Jazzy Christmas with Show, the Dickensian Strolling Ron Kobayashi Trio and Debbi Carolers and the Susie Hansen Latin Ebert. Jazz Christmas show. On Thursday, Dec. 24 the Market On Tuesday, December 22 begin- will host the Mariachi Fiesta with ning at noon, holiday face painting strolling musicians from noon to 3 will be offered and the Beverly p.m. Belles’ Santa Baby Holiday Show The Original Farmers Market is and Big Lucky’s Holiday Swing-A- located at 6333 W. Third St. For Ling will be held. information and schedule, visit The festivities on Wednesday, www.farmersmarketla.com/events. 16 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

At 7:56 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect 6600 block of Hollywood. committed a grand theft in the stole a bicycle near the corner of 1100 block of N. La Brea. Almont and Burton Way. An attempted robbery was report- OLICE LOTTER ed near the corner of Longwood P B An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a and Eighth at 9:30 p.m. burglary in the 8400 block of petty theft near the corner of Beverly at 9 p.m. Romaine and Sycamore at 6 p.m. At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood and the areas patrolled pect robbed a victim near the cor- At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect ner of Orange and Hawthorn. by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Nov. 30 and committed a grand theft in the stole a vehicle parked in the 8000 Dec. 6, and were compiled from www.crimemapping.com. To report a 8200 block of Sunset. block of Selma. crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, Dec. 6 Wilshire Division (213)473-0489 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dec. 4 An unknown suspect burglarized a Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. vehicle parked in the 1900 block of At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect N. Highland at 9:45 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the 6300 block of Hollywood. Nov. 30 assaulted a victim in the 7300 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Hawthorn. At 11:10 p.m., an unknown sus- pect assaulted a victim in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 200 block of N. Ridgewood Place at 8 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Oxford. petty theft in the 7000 block of pect burglarized a vehicle parked Beverly at 12:18 p.m. in the 700 block of N. Van Ness. burglary in the 6700 block of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect Franklin at 4 a.m. Dec. 5 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 400 assaulted a victim near the corner petty theft in the 7200 block of block of S. La Brea. At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect of Santa Monica and Highland. Willoughby at 12:05 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a 4400 block of Wilshire. Two addi- 6600 block of Franklin. At 1:50 a.m., a suspect assaulted petty theft in the 8300 block of tional vehicle burglaries were An unknown suspect burglarized a a victim during a domestic vio- Santa Monica at 8:15 p.m. reported in the same area a short An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 500 block of lence incident in the 8400 block of time later. grand theft in the 1700 block of N. S. Hobart at 2:15 a.m. Sunset. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Highland at 5 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 8800 An unknown suspect committed a At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. burglary in the 7900 block of At 11:55 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 600 petty theft in the 7000 block of Melrose at 5:15 a.m. pect assaulted a victim near the block of N. Vine. Sunset at noon. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- corner of Hollywood and Schrader. tim in the 1300 block of N. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At noon, an unknown suspect Poinsettia Place at 11:45 p.m. committed a theft in the 6700 block An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 600 block of N. committed a grand theft in the 500 of Sunset. grand theft in the 6500 block of Hayworth at 6 p.m. block of S. Oxford. Sunset at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of At 7:10 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 600 petty theft in the 200 block of robbed a victim in the 5500 block Orange and La Jolla at 8:50 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Hayworth. Oxford at 4:30 p.m. of Lemon Grove.

At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the theft in the 100 block of N. La Brea 7300 block of Hollywood. at 9 a.m. FormerA former Beverly Beverly Hills stockbro- Hillspresident stockbroker of the former Beverly chargedAbsolute Funds with in a practice fraud called An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect ker has been indicted for an alleged Hills-based broker-dealer, Hunter “portfolio pumping.” This apparent burglary in the 6800 block of Los burglarized a vehicle parked in the stock manipulation scheme that World Markets, which he co- performance improvement at the Altos at 8 p.m. 7200 block of Franklin. attempted to inflate the reported owned with Homm. Colin hedge funds generated additional At 8:47 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- profits of hedge funds. The fraud Heatherington was a stock trader at fees for Homm and Absolute committed a petty theft in the 8500 cle parked near the corner of caused investors to lose approxi- Absolute Capital Management Capital. It also boosted Absolute block of Beverly. Stanley and Cole at 11:40 a.m. mately $200 million. Holdings. Capital’s stock price on the London The defendant, Todd Ficeto, 49, The indictment charges Homm, Stock Exchange, Alternative An unknown suspect burglarized a At 1:35 p.m., an unknown suspect has been charged along with fugi- Ficeto and Colin Heatherington Investment Market, from which vehicle parked in the 7600 block of robbed a victim in the 8300 block tive hedge fund manager Florian with conspiring to commit securi- Homm profited by selling shares. Hollywood at 10:30 p.m. of Melrose. Homm, 53; Colin Heatherington, ties fraud and eight counts of secu- While manipulating the penny 41, of Port Alberni, British rities fraud. The indictment alleges stocks to artificially increase the At 11:50 p.m., an unknown sus- A theft was reported in the 6800 Columbia, Canada; and Craig that, between September 2004 and profitability of the Absolute Funds, pect committed a burglary in the block of Hollywood at 5:30 p.m. Heatherington, 38, of Queensland, September 2007, Homm directed Homm, Colin Heatherington and 300 block of N. Larchmont. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Australia. Ficeto formerly worked Absolute Funds to buy billions of Ficeto also sold their own personal in Beverly Hills and lived in shares of United States-based holdings of the same U.S. penny Dec. 1 committed a petty theft in the 6800 block of Hollywood. Malibu. penny stocks through Hunter World stocks to the Absolute Funds at the At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Homm was first indicted in Markets. Ficeto allegedly arranged inflated prices, which the indict- pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect committed a March 2013 on charges of securi- the stock purchases and gave mil- ment alleges was embezzling in the 500 block of Kings. A second theft in the 6500 block of Sunset at ties fraud and wire fraud after he lions of shares of the penny stocks money from the funds. The indict- auto burglary was reported in the 6 p.m. was arrested in Italy. The supersed- to Homm, Hunter World Markets ment further charges two money 800 block of Kings a short time ing indictment returned on Dec. 2 and CIC Global Capital, which was laundering conspiracies involving later. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect adds the three new defendants and co-owned by the Heatheringtons. Ficeto and the Heatheringtons. robbed a victim near the corner of charges Homm with new counts of After the hedge funds invested Each count of conspiracy to Olympic and Norton. An unknown suspect burglarized a investment adviser fraud, money hundreds of millions of dollars in commit securities fraud and securi- vehicle parked in the 400 block of laundering and unlawful monetary the penny stocks, Homm and Colin ties fraud carries a statutory maxi- N. Las Palmas at 12:18 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5800 block of transactions. Heatherington allowed the funds to mum penalty of 25 years in federal At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Harold Way at 8:30 p.m. Homm was the founder and chief trade the stocks among themselves prison. The money laundering stole a vehicle parked in the 600 investment officer of Absolute in cross-trades made with the assis- charges each carry a maximum block of N. Plymouth. At 10:30 p.m., unknown suspect Capital Management Holdings, a tance of Ficeto, according to the penalty of 10 years in federal stole a vehicle parked in the 1200 Cayman Islands-based investment indictment. prison. Each charge of investment An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Cole. advisor that operated from Palma The cross-trades increased the adviser fraud, obstruction of justice vehicle parked in the 1000 block of de Majorca in Spain and managed trading prices of the stocks and in and making false statements carries N. Ridgewood Place at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a eight hedge funds known as the turn boosted the net asset values a maximum statutory penalty of burglary in the 4000 block of Absolute Funds. Ficeto was the and apparent performance of five years in federal prison. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Ingraham at 1:45 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1300 block of N. Sycamore. Dec. 3 An unknown suspect committed a At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect theft in the 8700 block of Beverly stole a vehicle parked in the 6500 ThreeThe former ownersentenced and operator of acy in to commit Medicare health care fraud andfraudbilling managerscheme and Wallace super- at 4 a.m. block of Yucca. a Southern California ambulance five counts of health care fraud. vised the ProMed EMTs. company and two managers have “Prosecuting healthcare fraud The evidence at trial showed that At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- been sentenced to prison for their remains a high priority for the between May 2008 and October burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked near the corner of role in a fraud scheme that resulted Department of Justice,” said United 2010, the defendants conspired to 5800 block of La Mirada. Melrose and Cole at 7 a.m. in more than $1.5 million in fraudu- States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. bill Medicare for ambulance trans- An unknown suspect committed a At noon, an unknown suspect lent claims to Medicare. “These sentences properly recog- portation services for individuals burglary in the 500 block of N. committed a grand theft in the 400 Yaroslav Proshak, also known as nize and punish the fact that defen- who did not need such services. The McCadden at 8:30 a.m. block of N. Fairfax. Steven Proshak, 47, was sentenced dants stole money specifically set defendants also instructed ProMed on Dec. 7 to nine years in federal aside for those with acute medical EMTs to conceal the patients’ true At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a prison. needs.” medical conditions by altering burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 6300 block of W. On Dec.2, U.S. District Judge S. Zverev and Wallace worked for paperwork and creating fraudulent 1500 block of N. McCadden. Third at 1 p.m. James Otero sentenced Emilia ProMed Medical Transportation, an documents to justify the services. Zverev, 58, and Sharetta Michelle ambulance transportation company During the course of the conspir- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Wallace, 37, to two years in prison. owned and operated by Proshak that acy, ProMed submitted at least $1.5 vehicle parked in the 300 block of committed a petty theft in the 7000 N. Van Ness at 7 p.m. block of Hollywood. Otero also ordered each defendant to operated in the greater Los Angeles million in false and fraudulent pay $804,755 in restitution. area. The company provided non- claims to Medicare for medically At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a On Aug. 18, a federal jury in Los emergency services to Medicare unnecessary transportation services, committed a petty theft in the 8400 petty theft in the 8500 block of Angeles convicted Proshak, Zverev beneficiaries, many of whom were and Medicare paid at least $804,755 block of Santa Monica. Beverly at 6:30 p.m. and Wallace of one count of conspir- dialysis patients. Zverev was the on those claims. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 December 10, 2015

Chabad celebrates eight days of light Nickelodeon premieres holiday special at Paramount Nickelodeon premiered a new hour-long holiday at Farmers Market variety special featuring musical numbers and comedy Rabbi Chaim Fischer, sketches on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. on the of Chabad of the Nickelodeon Channel. Miracle Mile, lit a Nickelodeon stars including Brec Bassinger and Rio LEGO menorah that Mangini, from “Bella and the Bulldogs”; Benjamin was constructed dur- “Lil P-Nut” Flores, Jr., Madisyn Shipman and Cree ing a Hanukkah cele- Cicchino, from “Game Shakers”; Kira Kosarin and Diego Velazquez from “The Thundermans” and bration on Dec. 6 at Jaheem Toombs from “100 Things to Do Before High the Original Farmers School” attended a holiday-themed premier party on Market, at the corner Dec. 1 at Paramount Studios which offered a sneak of Third and Fairfax. peek of Nickelodeon’s “Ho-Ho Holiday Special.” The celebration Jessica Brown, senior director of the live action cur- included face paint- rent series introduced the show to an audience of more ing, treats and arts than 100 people. and crafts. The “The 47-minute show was shot in six days, with over Original Farmers 30 of Nickelodeon’s stars and from their hit shows,” Market is located at Brown said. 6333 W. Third St. Executive producers Kevin Kopelow, Heath Seifert and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett, and director Jonathan photo courtesy of Judge, worked on “The Ho Ho Holiday Special” fea- Rabbi Chaim Fischer turing Nickelodeon stars enjoying a holiday party until holiday-themed obstacles deter them from finding their way home. A secret celebrity villain who wants to foil the party is revealed at the end of the show. Nickelodeon also offers other special holiday photo by Jill Weinlein FromBel pageAir 15 Bar + Grill themed premieres of “Game Shakers,” “Henry Nickelodeon stars Madisyn “Maddie” Shipman, Rio Danger,” “Make It Pop,” “Sanjay & Craig,” “Mutt & Our next course was a colorful salad sampler trio, including the restau- Mangini and Cree Cicchino of the show “Game Stuff” and others shows in December. For information, rant’s classic chopped salad that first appeared on the menu back in 1997. Shakers” came together for a preview of visit www.www.nick.com. Since it’s a Bel Air community favorite, Lord and Emerling kept it on the Nickelodeon’s holiday variety special. menu and just heightened it with carrots, corn, garbanzos, Parmigiano-Reggiano and a sprin- kling of honey balsamic. It was a real crowd pleaser the night I dined. Another favorite was the Waldorf “Escoffier” salad. Don’t visualize a chunky mayonnaise salad. This one is pure elegance. Emerling’s Waldorf salad is mounded on the plate with sliced apples and celeri- ac, the heart and soul of celery, adding a delicate and vibrant flavor to this fine dining dish. California walnuts are sprinkled around and then glistened with a delicate and vibrant Escoffier secret sauce. Grilled salmon is par cooked and boosted with lemon, lovage and a dash of cream. It’s served with a potato and fennel sauté. The scallops were served with four root vegetables that included carrots, kohlrabi, onion and celery. The roots change based on what chef selects at the markets. He makes a divine pickled pineapple to complement the scallops and driz- zles an orange citrus emulsion before dusting it with a cilantro and red pepper. Emerling also creates this same sauce for the market fish of the day. A juicy, pan roasted chicken with preserved cranberries comes with a delightful rosemary hash with chicken gastrique. His tender, slow braised pork cheeks were served with sweet potato gnocchi and peas, while his red wine braised short ribs are cooked for hours and served with roasted rainbow carrots and garlic mashed potatoes with charred poblano chilies to intensify the fla- vors. For dessert, a must-order is the lemon tart with an Italian meringue. I didn’t care for the coconut-infused chia pudding, however I know chia is the new ingredient to upgrade desserts. I expect to see more chia seed dishes on menus across Los Angeles, because they are high in fiber, high in omega-3’s, and plump up in liquid giving diners a satisfy- ing fullness. The Bel Air Bar and Grill is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Happy Hour is available those same days from 4 to 6 p.m. Brunch is on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner is served nightly at 5 p.m. $$- $$$ 662 N. Sepulveda Boulevard. (310)440-5544. 18 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Krampus’ saves the

ChristmasForget that creeping Santa seasonBrown and his sad tree. Buddy Collette) and Tom (Adam Scott), watching while you sleep. His evil learning the truth about his non- try to be loving, but suburban life doppelgänger knows just how to elvish heritage. Even Jack works better at saving face than disrupt any silent night. Don’t Skellington’s identity crisis (The building community. And then expect “Krampus” to scare your Nightmare Before Christmas). Uncle Howard (David Koechner) wool socks off. Think of it more “Krampus” presents the unsavory and Aunt Linda (Allison Tolman) like a well-polished “Gremlins” moments behind the glitter and arrive with their lovely little mon- story – if the “Gremlins” had mur- garland. So what better way to sters. Starting with “Anchorman,” derous gingerbread men and a very kick things off than with shoppers Koechner carved out his own little hungry jack in the box. trampling department store work- hillbilly niche, and it mutates into Eight years after Michael ers. something even more obnoxious Dougherty wrote and directed Even young Max (Emjay than normal, the kind of lunatic “Trick ’r Treat,” an immediately Anthony) loses it during a machismo usually reserved for classic Halloween flick, he takes Christmas play. He might be a WWE wrestlers and Donald photo courtesy of Universal Pictures his love of horror to the most won- touch old to still believe in Santa, Trump. Max (Emjay Anthony) comes face to face with a monster in Legendary derful time of the year. But before but when a classmate tries to ruin The holidays can be rough, any evil creatures try to drag peo- things for others, Max has no especially for a child who wants Pictures’ “Krampus,” a darkly festive tale of a yuletide ghoul that reveals ple into waste-deep snow, we meet choice but to Spartan kick the sap his family to reconnect. But in a an irreverently twisted side to the holiday. an even greater evil that rises once into a manger. He just wants moment of weakness, Max gives a year, only to be lulled back to Christmas to be like it was in the up, tearing up his letter to Santa under the snow that moves at a monster movie, but a shocking one sleep with a coupon: Christmas past, filled with cheer and love, not and sending it into the snowy devilish pace? Both quite fun as for a comedy actor to undertake so shoppers. the war zone it is thanks to grow- night. Oops. Somebody else got well. well. We have enough seasonal ing tensions with extended family. that letter and took some liberties “Krampus” is mostly a horror John Carpenter once said a hor- options for the good times. Charlie Max’s parents, Sarah (Toni with the contents. In place of the comedy. How could it not be when ror film is only as good as its end- big guy, Max’s family meet what Collette is attacked by an angel ing. A bad ending means the entire grandma, their Omi (Krista tree topper and then almost choked film is bad. Thankfully, Stadler), calls “the shadow of Saint to death by Christmas lights. “Krampus” knows how to end. In Nicholas” here not “to give, but to (That’s not a spoiler. You all know place of a cheap zinger before the take.” Collette ain’t going down like credits, things wrap up exactly The entire film might be worth- that.) The presence of Koechner how they should. OK, there’s a while for the first scene in which and Scott (“Parks and Recreation,” dash of laughter for garnish too. Krampus appears, chasing Max’s “Step Brothers”) drives home the “Krampus” is hardly the best sister Beth (Stefania LaVie Owen). clear comedic appeal. film of the season, not even the Subtlety always wins. In true mon- But something unexpected best horror film this year, but few ster-movie fashion, we don’t get a comes next. In “Trick ’r Treat,” films are this fun. Just imagine good look at the horned, hoofed character investment was optional. writers Dougherty, Todd Casey thing until the end, but we do But “Krampus” is oddly well acted and Zach Shields sitting around a encounter minions. Life isn’t com- and heartfelt. Scott easily reigns table throwing out the most out- plete until you experience a gin- supreme. He’s adorably quirky as landish ideas for a Christmas hor- gerbread man going for the kill Leslie Knope’s significant other in ror movie. It sounds as fun as the with a sharpened candy cane. “Parks,” but he doesn’t crack any final product. Next time, however, And then there’s all the toys that jokes here. He’s a concerned father the Christmas tree needs to go on photo courtesy of Universal Pictures come alive. Did I forget to men- desperately trying to protect his the offensive, shooting its needles Adam Scott stars as Tom in Legendary Pictures’ “Krampus.” tion the dark elves or the creature family. An easy archetype for any at ungrateful tweens.

Leica Gallery at Photokina in Davidson is a professional pho- 2014. tographer based in Seattle, Leica Gallery Los Angeles open two new exhibits American photographer Anna Mia Washington. She has two pub- Two new exhibits will be Inspired by the works of photog- activists. Davidson’s “Cuba: Black and lished books and believes strongly brought to the Leica Gallery Los rapher William Claxton, Brönner “I love the traces of life, they White” chronicles her journey to in the power of images to influ- Angeles starting Dec. 10 and will became more and more interested seem to determinate our plans and Cuba in1999 during the embargo. ence, inspire and impact the world. run through Jan. 18. in the commonalities of jazz and prioritize our future actions” said Davidson set out on a personal jour- Her photographic work has been Till Brönner’s “Faces of Talent” photography. Brönner. ney with her camera to capture the awarded several honors through- and Anna Mia Davidson’s “Cuba: After buying his first Leica M8 His camera comes close to his isolated island nation through her out her career. Black and White” will have their in 2009, he started to take portraits subjects, and eye contact is a own eyes. The Leica Gallery Los Angeles opening receptions Dec. 10 from of his fellow musicians and soon recurring theme in his photogra- This exhibition is a visual journey is located on 8783 Beverly Blvd., 6-9 p.m.. began taking photos of those out- phy. and testament to the human story of West Hollywood, CA 90048. For Till Brönner, born 1971, is an side his profession including “The Faces of Talent” exhibition Cuban life and complexities. information, call (424) 777-0341. acclaimed German jazz musician. actors, athletes, authors and originally appeared at the the

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Wilshire Rotary Christmas tree lot benefits programs worldwide The Wilshire Rotary Club of Los Angeles is celebrating its ninth year Actor Corbin Bernsen ‘lets it of selling Christmas trees on Larchmont Boulevard. The Rotary snow’During at his Rose Bowl Flea Market tree lot is the club’s largest fundrais- eight years on er, with 100 percent of profits divid- the television ed equally between the Wilshire series “L.A. Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Law,” actor Foundation of Rotary International. Corbin Bernsen The funds support community played shrewd service projects and scholarships as divorce attorney well as humanitarian projects Arnie Becker. throughout the world. Since July, During that time, Wilshire Rotary has supported he traveled the HopeNet, The Anderson/Munger world to promote YMCA, Operation School Bell, The the show. photo courtesy of M.L. Redd LAPD Reserve Foundation, The At nearly Crown Jewel Club at Normandie every stop, he was handed a “souvenir” of the place he was visiting Elementary School, Vision to Learn which resulted in a large collection of T-shirts, hats and of course, and the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo “snowdomes.” It was the snowdomes, also known as snow globes, that Solar Home Project. ultimately caught his interest as an intriguing collectible. Over the past The foundation has also used the photo courtesy of the Wilshire Rotary Club of Los Angeles 30 years, Bernsen’s snowdome collection has grown to an astonishing proceeds for baby supplies and Chris Prior of Lafayette Square picks out the perfect tree. 8,500 pieces. pumpkins that were donated to fam- Now, Bernsen is planning to sell some of the snowdomes in his col- ilies at the U.S. Marine Corps’ local public elementary schools. using money generated at the lection on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the R.G. Canning Rose Bowl Flea Market Camp Pendleton and shoes for the Each year, dozens of Christmas Christmas tree lot. in Pasadena, where he’s been a regular attendee for decades. The pieces LAPD Olympic Division’s trees from the lot are also donated to The Wilshire Rotary tree lot is – some one of a kind and others duplicates from the unique places Operation Shoes from Santa pro- needy families and shelters in the located at 568 N. Larchmont Blvd., Bernsen has traveled or events he has attended – will be offered for sale gram. During the fall, the club pro- community. one-and-a-half blocks south of for the first time. All of the snowdomes will be modestly priced, and vis- vided dictionaries purchased with The largest project of Rotary Melrose Avenue. The lot is open itors can and meet Corbin at the flea market. money from the foundation to more International for the past 26 years daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and The Rose Bowl is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive in Pasadena. For than 500 third grade students at has been the eradication of polio offers fresh-cut Noble, Douglas, information, visit www.rgcshows.com. worldwide. Working with the World Fraser and Nordmann fir trees that Health Organization, Rotarians arrive each week from Oregon. Beverly Gardens have donated millions of volunteer Wreaths, garland and Christmas tree hours and billions of dollars to erad- supplies are also available. For Park holiday concert icate polio. Wilshire Rotarians con- information, visit www.christmas- Friends of Beverly Gardens Park tinue the fight to “End Polio Now” treesonlarchmont.com. will present a holiday concert in the park on Sunday, Dec.13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in front of the Beverly Hills sign and lily pond. Performers include the Beverly Hills High School Madrigals, Beverly Hills High Band Ensemble, Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Middle School Choir, and the BHUSD fourth and fifth Grade Honors Choir. Santa Claus will make a special appearance, and complimentary holiday refresh- ments will be offered courtesy of Beverly Hills High School culinary students and Urth Caffé. Santa Monica Boulevard between North Canon Drive and North Beverly Drive. (310)551-5458. Holiday artisan shoppingSix artisan companies are join- All the Decorations you need to ing together to offer a unique holi- make your 8 Days Memorable! day gift shopping experience on Third Street a block west of The Grove on Friday, Dec. 11 and Plates, Cups, Napkins, Dreidels, Menorahs Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to Table Top Decorations, Streamers & More! 8 p.m. One of a kind home decor, women’s apparel, accessories, cos- metics, baby items and artwork 10% off all merchandise in the store will be available. Vendors include with this coupon! The Little Market, Ariel Gordon discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded Jewelry, Gray Malin, Ilia Beauty, Paper Crown and Sugar Paper. Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla’s The Little Market offers handmade items by female artisans around the world. 7960 W. Third 5969 Melrose Ave. •(corner of Wilcox)• (323)467-7124 St. www.laurenconrad.com. 20 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The second part of this series, Triggered by a sensor that detects entitled “Frolic,” is based on family the presence and movement of the Edward Cella Art and Architecture announces solo exhibition images from the early 1940’s that nearby viewer, the work reacts to its Edward Cella Art and combine historical photographs of depict young women and children environment. Architecture is pleased to announce the artist’s family with contempo- frolicking in a resort village north There will be an opening recep- its third solo exhibition of digital rary images. of Budapest. tion Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m.. For and photo-based works by new Born in Budapest, Hungary, Alongside seven new lenticular information, visit edwardcella.com. media pioneer George Legrady. Legrady moved to Montreal, panels, Legrady will exhibit a two- Edward Cella Art and Architecture Legrady’s works “Day and Night” Canada as a child, and later settled screen animation that echoes the is located on 2754 S. La Cienega and “Frolic” will be on display in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. same imagery digitally. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034. from Dec. 12 to Jan. 23. In “Day and Night,” Legrady delves into reclaiming lost images and appropriates found pho- tographs from a personal family GalleryJose Manuel showcases Fors, a conceptu- willconceptual continue through artist Feb. 13. JoseFors Manuelhas exhibited extensivelyFors archive dating back to the late al artists living and working in There will be an artist reception 1930’s and early 1940’s. in Cuba, the United States, Legrady uses lenticular imaging Cuba, returns to Couturier on Jan. 9 from 6-8 p.m.. Venezuela, Costa Rica, India, process to splice multiple images Gallery after an absence of 11 For this exhibition, Fors will Spain, France, Belgium, Canada, years with an exhibition of new also include umbrellas stripped into a single shifting kinetic frame. Mexico, Nicaragua, Russia, “Day and Night” features two works titled “Wide Shadow.” of their fabric, old camera lenses, Japan and Italy. photo courtesy of Edward Cella Art and new series of lenticular prints that For this exhibit, Fors will watch parts, gears, scissors, pic- Architecture intervene the gallery space with ture hangers and flash drives. Local public collections hold- small photographic fragments Fors, born in Havana, Cuba, ing his work include the Los that extend over the walls in pat- uses photos as a medium to Angeles County Museum of Art terns. express his vision, and much of (LACMA), the Museum of Each of the photos Fors uses in his work includes incorporating Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Winter Wonderland Ball brings his works is cut and displayed in images of objects that have been the Museum of Latin American a way that correlates to his cen- collaged into a larger whole. Art (MoLAA). Christmas cheer to those in need tral theme where each of the “The image becomes an installations intermingles, and archaeological site,” said Fors. Couturier Gallery is located on The Winter Wonderland Ball will N. Vine Street in Los Angeles from the gallery space appears to con- “The image gains value in rela- 166 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, be co-hosted by Trueheart 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. Guests will enjoy a tain one single work. tion to the function all these CA 90036. For information, call Management client Peta dance party, a holiday themed The exhibition starts Jan. 9 and objects once had.” (323) 933-5557. Murgatroyd and Teen Ambassador photo booth, sweets and treats, face Alli Simpson. painting, fabulous gifts and a sur- These two philanthropists will prise appearance by a special visi- welcome stars from film, TV, tor from the North Pole. music, dance, fashion and sports “We are excited to premiere the for a special holiday party where ‘Band Together For Kids’ cam- guests will bring their families to paign to generate even more aware- enjoy a special Winter Wonderland ness about how donations to chil- themed dance. dren’s hospitals provide lifesaving The main focus of the Winter care and fund care not covered by Wonderland Ball, presented by government programs or insur- Children’s Miracle Network ance,” Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, will be on showing sup- Hospitals President and CEO John port for patients from Children’s Lauck said. “Bringing more aware- Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and ness to children’s hospitals’ needs Children’s Hospital Orange County means we can help more kids who (CHOC Children’s). require care.” The Winter Wonderland Ball will RSVPs must be sent by Dec. 10 take place on Saturday, Dec. 12 at to [email protected]. Avalon Hollywood located at 1735 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 December 10, 2015

LACMA offers immersive HOPELos Angeles honorsDodgers broadcast- Dodgersing women’s leadershipbroadcaster and advo- U.S. Alanna National Public Rizzo Relations er Alanna Rizzo was honored on cacy organizations. It celebrates Director for Grupo Salinas, was Dec. 3 by Hispanas Organized for Latina leaders in California who honored as the “Ray of HOPE” experience with ‘Rain Room’ Political Equality (HOPE) during have demonstrated leadership and honoree. the organization’s 26th annual innovation in their respective Rizzo is entering her third season awards dinner at the Millennium fields. Rizzo is the organization’s as a member of the Dodger broad- Biltmore Hotel. “HOPE Rising” honoree. Nathalie cast team, where she serves as HOPE is one of the nation’s lead- Rayes, who currently serves as the SportsNet LA’s reporter.

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photo courtesy of Random International REQUEST: Zone text amendment and Sunset Specific Plan amendment regard- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and RH Restoration Hardware present “Rain Room” (2012), an immersive ing standards for temporary creative off-site signs (billboards and tall work by the London-based artist collective Random International walls) on existing approved sign locations within the Sunset Specific running through March 6. Plan Project Area. Water falls continuously within the large-scale installation, creat- ing an interior downpour that pauses wherever a human body is detected. Visitors can move through the space protected from the PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, Sunset Specific Plan Amendment, and any water falling all around them. other required permits. Random International uses science and technology to create art- works that aim to question and challenge human experience, engag- ing viewers by helping them explore behavior and natural phenome- APPLICANT: City of West Hollywood na. “Random International produces artworks at the intersection of art TIME/PLACE Monday, December 21, 2015 and technology. This makes ‘Rain Room’ a perfect fit for LACMA as OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. we re-initiate aspects of our acclaimed Art and Technology project, which is approaching its 50th anniversary,” LACMA CEO and Wallis West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers Annenberg director Michael Govan said. “In ‘Rain Room,’ the artists 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard who are part of the Random International collective have created a West Hollywood, CA 90069 wondrous experience, achieved in an environmentally sensitive man- ner.” “Rain Room” requires a specially timed ticket to enter. LACMA is ZONE: Citywide located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/rain-room. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: A Negative Declaration was circulated per the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15070 (Decision to Prepare a Negative or Mitigated Negative LAUSD Toastmasters club Declaration) accepting toy donations The staff report will be available on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at City Hall, The LAUSD Toastmaster Club “We are already making a dif- 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, is accepting toy donations on ference by helping educate our and on-line at www.weho.org behalf of the Homeless Education students and in shaping the future Program of LAUSD and Casa of a nation, generation and the Hogar through Dec. 18. world we live in,” said Venu IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those Donations are accepted at the Singh, president of LAUSD issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, LAUSD Headquarters, 333 S. Toastmasters. “Whether we work Beaudry Ave. The toys will be pro- at a school or not, we work for a or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via vided to children throughout Los school.” the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Angeles and in Tijuana, Mexico. LAUSD Toastmasters Club 382 Most kinds of toys are accepted, was founded in 1977 as an “open” To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening as well as art supplies, sports club, meaning anyone over 18 can equipment, clothing, team oriented join. Most club members are Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special gifts, headphones, ear buds, mp3s, LAUSD employees seeking to assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), journals, pedicure kits and gift improve their public speaking and you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at cards. Donation receipts are avail- leadership skills. (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the able upon request. LAUSD Toastmasters currently LAUSD Toastmasters recently meets every Thursday from noon hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. completed a food drive that gath- to 1 p.m. at LAUSD Headquarters, ered nearly 300 pounds of food for 333 S. Beaudry Ave. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided the Los Angeles Regional Food For information, visit Bank. www.toastmasters.org. upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net APLA seeks donations at ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. annual ‘Toy Box Party’ Spread cheer during the holiday taken with a handsome Santa For further information contact Steve Gerhardt, AICP, Contract Senior Planner, season at AIDS Project Los Claus. “Elf hosts” for the special in the Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: Angeles’ 20th annual “Toy Box event include “American Horror Party” on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 4 Story” creator Ryan Murphy; [email protected] to 8 p.m. at SBE’s The Redbury in Emmy Award-winning producer Hollywood. and director Alan Poul; The Abbey Yvonne Quarker The party was created by Curt Food & Bar owner David Cooley, City Clerk Sharp, Alan Friel and Dana Miller. and many others. Attendees can Participants are asked to bring an also make a separate dinner reser- unwrapped toy as the price of vation at The Redbury, located at admission. Toy donations will be 1717 N. Vine St. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- distributed to the families of For information and to make ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. APLA clients as holiday gifts. donations, visit www.apla.org/toy- Guests can have their get photos box. 22 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor IsraeliKehillat Israel Consul (KI) will host General the answer session to withspeak the audience. at towntogether hall to explore meeting different top- second program in its four-part The town hall is co-sponsored ics. “Israel Matters” Speaker Series on by University Synagogue in Los The town hall program will take Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. with Angeles and will be hosted by the place at Kehillat Israel The Honorable David Siegel, Kehillat Israel senior rabbi Amy Reconstructionist Congregation, Consul General of Israel in Los Bernstein and the Israel Matters located at 16019 W. Sunset Blvd. Angeles. committee. A dessert reception The program is free and open to Siegel will present a discussion follows the program. the public; advance RSVP and titled “Changing Realities in the The series brings Jewish lead- photo ID are required for entry. Middle East: A Perspective From ers, academics, experts and repre- To RSVP and for information, Israel,” followed by question and sentatives of the State of Israel visit www.ourKI.org.

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

LOCATIONS: Citywide, West Hollywood, California.

Across 4. Minister 1. Form 5. Aromatic compound REQUEST: Zone text amendment to require an Administrative Permit for exist- 6. Sot’s sound 6. “Listen!” ing non-residential surface parking lots in residential zones. 9. Cut short 7. Notion 14. Luau dances 8. Swiss ___ 15. Glues 9. Unwanted Iceland export PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. 17. Shaw play 10. Lives 19. European coastal sands plant 11. Of an egg 20. Open, in a way 12. Inhabit 21. Bionic man 13. African scourge APPLICANT: City of West Hollywood 24. Extreme suffix 16. Barely budgets 26. Want ___ 18. Tubular wind instrument 27. Many millennia 21. Links rental TIME/PLACE Monday, December 21, 2015 28. Termite, e.g. 22. “Uh-huh” 31. Come to terms 23. 1922 Physics Nobelist OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. 33. “Go!” 25. Ban West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 34. Collapse 29. Planning time 35. CEO degree 30. Brains 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard 36. Brecht and Weill musical 32. Cumberland ___ West Hollywood, CA 90069 42. Chemical suffix 34. Pool contents? 43. Garden-variety 35. Believers 44. Captain’s journal 37. Danger to divers 45. Photographer’s request 38. Omitting ZONE: Citywide 48. Badger’s burrow 39. Joie de vivre 49. Diminish 40. Learning style 50. ___ seul (dance solo) 41. Got mellower ENVIRONMENTAL 51. Petition 45. Outpourings STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California 53. Pressed 46. Arrived 55. Flurries 47. Tristan’s love Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 57. Building materials 48. Begin 60. Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 49. Mountainous republic (Review for Exemption) 65. Certain quacker 52. Not new 66. Edge 54. Awaken 67. Frets 56. Boatload 68. Turning point? 58. Operative beginning 69. Corroded 59. Harden The staff report will be available on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at City Hall, 61. Lady’s title 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, Down 62. “Silent Spring” subject 1. Theater sound 63. Brewed drink and on-line at www.weho.org 2. Color 64. Itch 3. Carte start IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the Petersen Museum reopens hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.

Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Assistant Planner, in the Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected]

Yvonne Quarker A photograph in the Jan. 7, 1999 issue of the Park Labrea News and City Clerk Beverly Press showed the exterior of the Petersen Automotive Museum, which used to have a monster truck suspended in the air next to Fairfax Avenue. During the past 14 months, the Petersen Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- Automotive Museum underwent a $125 million renovation that trans- formed the museum’s interior and exterior. The museum reopened to ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. the public on Monday. For information see page 1. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 December 10, 2015

Cal Phil kicks off milestone EventsThe Autry Museumcelebrate of the Southwest Museum’s heritage American West and the National Trust for Historic Preservation pre- season with holiday concert sent the “Treasure It Together Weekend” on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Autry’s his- toric Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington Campus. The weekend of events includes fun activities for all ages that cele- brate the creativity, energy, history and diversity of Northeast Los Angeles. Activities range from out- door yoga to screenings of indepen- dent films covering everything from L.A. history to the local environ- ment. The events follow the National Trust’s designation last January of photo courtesy of the Autry Museum of the American West the Southwest Museum as a nation- al treasure and the recent release of The Autry presents a weekend of events celebrating the Southwest a Stakeholder Interview Summary Museum’s history in the community. Report that explores ideas and opportunities for the museum’s Morris, field director for the 13 at 7:45 a.m. with yoga on the future. National Trust’s Los Angeles office. museum’s terrace. Events run “Northeast Los Angeles is a “Together with the Autry and our through 8 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 3:30 vibrant community of artists and community partners, we are excited p.m. on Dec. 13. See schedule for educators, and the events reflect the to welcome people to experience details. inspiring and creative spirit of this this iconic historic site in new ways The Autry’s historic Southwest photo courtesy of the California Philharmonic neighborhood – a legacy that can be and explore its connections to local Museum, Mt. Washington Campus, Maestro Victor Vener and the California Philharmonic are kicking traced back to Charles Lummis, the history, arts, culture and the is located at 234 Museum Drive. off the orchestra’s 20th anniversary season with a Christmas concert dynamic and visionary founder of Arroyo.” For information, visit titled “Sleigh Ride!” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the the Southwest Museum,” said Chris The events begin on Dec. 12 and www.TreasureSWM.org. Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The philharmonic will perform classics, holiday favorites and more. Selections from “The Nutcracker,” “Hänsel & Gretel” and “The Messiah” will be featured, as well as Christmas carols and hol- iday songs from “Home Alone.” “Music lovers have eagerly waited for California Philharmonic to U.S.The United Holocaust States Holocaust Museumexhibition “State offers of Deception: lessonsthe period on to disseminate history propa- add more concerts throughout the year. We thought what better way Memorial Museum recently pre- The Power of Nazi Propaganda,” ganda. It chronicles their use of to kick off our 20th anniversary season than with a holiday extrava- sented a teacher workshop titled which opens in March at the Los propaganda to win votes in a ganza at yet another one of Southern California’s cultural landmarks, “Connecting the Past And Present: Angeles Central Library. democracy, to consolidate power the Pasadena Civic Auditorium,” Vener said. “We look forward to A New Framework for Teaching “With all that is happening in the in a dictatorship and to create a cli- sharing this special Christmas experience with our longtime fans and Propaganda” at the Los Angeles world today, we want to prepare mate of indifference as they perse- new ones as we put on the show of the season complete with phe- Central Library. educators to address critical issues cuted and systematically murdered nomenal special guests, world-recognized musicians, the Cal Phil The Holocaust Museum spot- currently facing their students, Jews and others regarded as ene- Chorale and more.” lights the danger of propaganda including propaganda,” said mies of the state. The exhibition The special guests include Tony Award-nominated singer Mary and how societies can become vul- Steven Klappholz, western region- asks visitors to consider and act on Bridget Davies and bass-baritone Cedric Berry. Dancers and choreo- nerable to extreme messages. The al director of the museum. the lessons and implications of the graphers from the hit television show “So You Think You Can interactive one-day workshop The “State of Deception: The Holocaust. Dance” will also perform, including season nine runner-up Cyrus offered unique strategies to help Power of Nazi Propaganda” exhi- The museum trains hundreds of “Glitch” Spencer. students better understand histori- bition promotes a new understand- Los Angeles-area schoolteachers Tickets start at $20. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium is located at cal propaganda and be more dis- ing of the nature and consequences each year in making the Holocaust 300 E. Green St. For information, call (626)304-0333, or visit cerning about messages. of propaganda and illustrates the relevant and meaningful to stu- www.calphil.com. Participants explored content and Nazis’ use of the most sophisticat- dents. For information, visit themes of the museum’s traveling ed technologies and techniques of www.ushmm.org.

L.A. Dance Project founder to SAG-AFTRA Foundation auction benefits programs The Screen Actors Guild Awards Annual SAG Awards Ceremony Holiday Auction support the SAG- performL.A. Dance Project at (LADP)annual is by composerbenefit Philip Glass. Red car- Holiday Auction benefiting the and Gala on Saturday, Jan. 30. AFTRA Foundation’s children’s hosting its annual benefit on pet arrivals and a cocktail reception SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Other highlights include auto- literacy programs including Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Los begin at 7 p.m., followed by the Children’s Literacy and Actor graphed film and television col- BookPALS (Performing Artists for Angeles Theatre Center. performance and dinner at 8 p.m. Assistance programs runs through lectibles from Matt Damon, Will Literacy in Schools) and Storyline The event will feature a perfor- The Los Angeles Theatre Center is 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. Smith, Aziz Ansari, Amy Poehler, Online, as well as the foundation’s mance by founding director located at 514 S. Spring St. For The holiday auction features a the cast of “The Hunger Games: Catastrophic Health Fund. Benjamin Millepied with former information, visit www.ladance- SAG Awards VIP package, which Mockingjay – Part 2” and more. For information, visit New York City Ballet (NYCB) project.com. includes two tickets to the 22nd Proceeds from the SAG Awards www.sagawards.org/auction. principal dancer Janie Taylor and LADP dancers. The benefit raises funds to support the organization’s artistic programming. Millepied, who is currently director of the Paris Opera Ballet, will host the event. “I am very excited to perform alongside members of my compa- ny, and thrilled that the incompara- ble Janie Taylor is joining us for this occasion,” Millepied said. “Since LADP started as an artistic collective in 2012, the fundamental vision has been to support collabo- rations and create work that breaks new ground for dance across artis- tic disciplines. I’m so proud of the work that our dancers are undertak- ing and look forward to joining them to help raise the funds that will continue this work.” The program will also include Jerome Robbins’ “Interplay,” per- formed by students of the Colburn Dance Academy, and Millepied’s “Hearts and Arrows” with music 24 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Miracle Mile Chamber to support PATH with gift drive

The Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), is inviting residents to donate wrapped items for the Greater Miracle Mile Holiday Party today at 11:30 a.m. The chamber asks donors to clearly label the wrapped gifts of new or gently used items. Andrea Murray, PATH’s Development Associate for Volunteers, will col- lect gifts. PATH is state-wide nonprofit agency working to end homeless- ness for individuals, families, and communities. The organization photo courtesy of the mayor’s office strives to do this by prioritizing housing while providing cus- tomized supportive services for The Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce and People Assisting the people in need. PATH’s agencies Garcetti unveils LAFD innovations Homeless are hosting a gift drive today. address homelessness in a differ- ent way, from supportive services list includes items such as toaster Boulevard. to improve response, patient care to permanent housing develop- ovens, blenders, shampoos, body For more information, email Mayor Eric Garcetti this week that aims to address the needs of ment to community engagement. wash, paintings, board games and [email protected] or call The chamber is looking for Wal-Mart gift cards. announced the unveiling of the Los those who most frequently utilize (323)644-2242. Or contact the Angeles Fire Department’s Nurse emergency medical services by small kitchen appliances, bath- The holiday party is today at room toiletries, home décor 11:45 a.m. at the Olympia chamber at info@mira- Practitioner Response Unit providing direct, efficient on-scene items, games and gift cards. The Medical Center at 5900 Olympic clemilechamber.org. (NPRU) – the latest innovation to care. grow from the FireStat L.A. data “Over the past two years, we collection and analysis system. have seen our annual call volume Launched last year to help track increase dramatically and the Wilshire Vermont apartments host “Art of Life Connected” contest and improve LAFD’s performance, majority of those calls are for emer- Located in Koreatown, the “The ‘Art of Life tal, drawings or collages. A $10 FireStat L.A. has helped the LAFD gency medical services,” said Wilshire Vermont apartment com- Connected’ project will harness entry fee covers a maximum of better evaluate its work, and contin- LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas. “As munity invites artists to enter the the creative and artistic energy of five submissions. All participants ue reducing response times despite our call volume has risen nearly 14 “The Art of Life Connected” art Los Angeles to create a thoughtful will be notified of results on or a 14 percent increase in requests percent in the past two years, our since 2013. contest. The initiative is designed reflection of all Angelenos,” said before Jan. 8. A jury of experts response times have remained near- “Our residents need and deserve to provide artists with a platform Edgar Garcia, arts and culture will judge the submissions. All ly constant. I am proud to announce a swift, proper response to calls for to exhibit original works of art manager for Mayor Eric Garcetti. artwork will be submitted and that the Nurse Practitioner help,” Garcetti said. “The Nurse that reflect today’s diverse, inter- “Efforts like these create commu- juried through Practitioner Response Unit is an Response Unit will help the LAFD connected way of life. nity amongst our great diversity OnlineJuriedShows.com. All exciting innovation that will allow continue to innovate and save lives. More than 45,000 commuters and foster greater understanding accepted entries will be show- us to quickly assess a patient’s con- The NPRU pilot program can pro- pass through the public courtyard of each other.” cased in an online gallery at dition, connect them to qualified vide more expansive care options each week at the Wilshire To enter in the contest, artists Wilshire VermontLA.com. Fifty medical professionals for focused than our typical rescue ambulances, Vermont center where the city’s can upload digital images of their entries will be picked and repro- care and preserve the availability of and most importantly, can free up major Metro lines connect works of art at duced for a public exhibit resources that the brave men and other LAFD resources to remain Angelenos to downtown Los WilshireVermontLA.com. throughout the Wilshire Vermont women of the LAFD need for available for emergency calls. This Angeles or Hollywood. Acceptable art forms include properties, located above the Red effective, timely emergency is a game-changer for Los Angeles The contest winner will receive landscape, portraits, still life, or and Purple Metro Lines in response.” and a direct result of Mayor $1,000, 2nd place will receive abstract and all non-video, 2-D Koreatown. Staffed by a firefighter/para- Garcetti’s vision for the LAFD to $500 and 3rd place will receive mediums and dimensions such as For submission guidelines and medic and a nurse practitioner, the become a more metrically driven $250. The contest is open now photography, paintings in oil, complete rules and regulations, NPRU is an innovative program department for all Angelenos.” through Dec.16. watercolor, pastel, acrylic or digi- visit WilshireVermontLA.com. County to assess park and rec needs Schiff announces annual congressional STEM challenge Los Angeles County is studying park and recreation facilities across the county and city of Los Angeles to better understand how to U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) mobile, tablet, or computer some innovative entrepreneurs improve, expand and make parks more accessible. The county is in this week announced the start of devices on a platform of their within our community.” the process of assessing park needs in 189 “study areas” across the the annual congressional science, choice. Throughout the competi- The House Student STEM county, including 43 “study areas” in the city of Los Angeles and var- technology, engineering and math tion period, participating students Challenge is open to all high ious adjacent unincorporated areas. (STEM) academic competition – will be provided opportunities to school students who live in or As a part of this effort, the city of Los Angeles Department of the Congressional App Challenge engage with various STEM edu- attend high school in the 28th Recreation and Parks is hosting community workshops across the city – for the 28th District. The com- cational partners, tech entrepre- Congressional District. Students to share background information about the county’s comprehensive petition aims to foster an early neurs and tech experts located in entering the competition must parks and rec assessment, to discuss local park needs, and to identify interest and engagement in the district to mentor and assist register and submit their apps at park and recreational improvements that community members would STEM education and technology them with their app development. challenge.gov/challenge/congres- like to see in their local parks. Each community workshop will discuss by challenging students to devel- “There is a drastic shortage of sional-app-challenge-ca-28-rep- park needs in different areas of the city. op a smart device application. STEM graduates needed to fill schiff/ during the competition Residents are encouraged to join the workshops to provide input Established by the U.S. House the over eight million new STEM submission period, open through from local stakeholders. of Representatives in 2013, this jobs projected over the next Jan. 15. More information on Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at The Barrington competition is part of a nation- decade,” Schiff said. “This chal- submitting a contest entry, the Recreation Center, at 333 S. Barrington Ave.; at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 wide event that invites high lenge aims to help meet that long- rules of the competition, and at Friendship Auditorium at 3201 Riverside Drive; and at 7 p.m. on school students from all congres- term need by encouraging stu- helpful programming resources Dec. 16 at Westwood Recreation Center at 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. sional districts to compete by cre- dents to develop an early interest can found at congressionalap- For more information about the county’s needs assessment, and to ating and exhibiting their soft- in STEM fields through creating pchallenge.us/educational- find information about the workshops visit lacountyparkneeds.org. ware application, or “app,” for their own app. Hopefully, we find resources/.

the center supported the project and Answers From Page 22 commended CEE for being “at the forefront of dealing with diversity,” FromCenter page 6 commended for LGBT inclusion and for its inclusion of children with for good works, the CEE would jects and developments that could development does not necessitate the LGBT parents and the benefit the construction of replacement housing. absolutely get a specific plan,” not have been conceived when the school brings to the community. Meister said. “But that’s not how plan was adopted five years ago. The applicant started the Ellis Act West Hollywood Chamber of it’s supposed to work.” Meister also joined community process to remove tenants in April, Commerce President Genevieve After the hearing, John Keho, members who spoke against the when eight units were occupied. West Hollywood assistant director loss of nine rent-controlled residen- Three units are occupied now, as Morrill said she supports the project some tenants were granted exten- of the West Hollywood Community tial units on Alfred Street and and businesses in the area are thriv- sions to leave by April 2016. All ten- ing. Development Department, said uncertainty about how the school ants are being paid relocation costs. General Plan amendments are legit- will affect surrounding businesses. Teachers and parents of students at Demolition is scheduled for May imate and not uncommon for pro- According to the staff report, the 2016. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 December 10, 2015

continue to coordinate and expand thinks the city is a perfect place to on projects like Q4 with the help host such an exposition. of billboard companies and own- “This is a great way to engage BillboardFrom page 6 art is ‘low-impact way’ to share works ers. The main goal, Santelli noted, residents,” Kuhn said. “Some of Q1, earlier this year, said he is “Mona has been excellent billboard companies to negotiate is to increase Los Angeles resi- the pieces transport drivers out of amazed at the growth and interest working with us,” Santelli said. discounted rates and deals on bill- dents’ interest in different art Q4 has generated. “She’s really brought our project board space. The remaining costs mediums. the everyday, while others are “The people really seem to to a new level, and hopefully it are paid for in part by donations “Billboards are a low-impact more poetic pieces. I want us to respond to it,” Santelli said. “The continues to get bigger.” and sponsorships. way to bring art to the forefront of use L.A. as the background to cre- one we did in March had only 14 Santelli also said that artist sub- “We try to keep it at a minimum the city,” Santelli said. “We want ate the big museum this city could or 15 billboards, and now we’ve mission fees and cooperation with impact for the artists,” Santelli to make this an annual event every be.” said. “That’s why we only charge December to get artists to submit more than doubled that. We’ve the billboard companies help Artists from around the world even been tweeted about by the make the project feasible. them $26 to submit artwork … and work and for people to see emerg- are encouraged to submit art to the mayor.” The majority of the costs for Q4, the billboard companies have been ing artists.” Santelli said much of this suc- he said, were paid for with a $26 really helpful in giving us deals Kuhn said she would love to see Billboard Creative. For informa- cess is due to Kuhn’s extensive art submission fee, and Billboard and making it affordable.” the project turn into a prominent tion, visit www.thebillboardcre- background with art and curating. Creative works extensively with The Billboard Creative plans to part of Los Angeles art culture and ative.com.

PlanningFrom page 1 commission questions tower’s safety service coverage and because there ents at LCS, said the information installed. were no “co-locatable” structures was quickly passed through friends After Verizon presented the pro- in the area, according to Verizon. and parents, which led to letters posal, commissioners expressed Parents of students at the LCS being sent, an open forum with St. that they were not convinced said they noticed in November a Ambrose representatives, and a Verizon had a service gap and said sign at the school at 1265 N. growing force of opposition. She the wireless company did not pre- Fairfax Avenue detailing the plans said there are five parents who pri- sent evidence to prove that anten- for the antennas adjacent to the marily led the charge to dissemi- nas and variances were necessary. photo by Patricia Sanchez school’s facility and its elementary nate information. They also questioned whether St. Ambrose Church’s tower on the left is the proposed site for Verizon students. Los Angeles Unified At the hearing, parents of stu- Verizon could ensure that the struc- to add antennas next to an elementary school on the left. School District (LAUSD) bans dents and community members ture was safe and seismically retro- an educational and a marketing tool money,” he said. school cell towers, but district offi- raised concerns about potential fitted. to say to yourselves, ‘perhaps these But commissioners said cials explained to the parents that safety risks, citing seven cell tower “There seems to be a perception people and all of their friends are Verizon’s representatives failed to LCS is not located on district prop- fires since 2011, and the possibility here that since a school is involved going to look at another service provide answers to all of their ques- erty. of collapsing equipment in a bell there is more of a negative push- provider that isn’t going to affect tions. Verizon asked for a continu- “When I called the LAUSD char- tower that is almost 100 years old. back than when a school would not schools.’” ance, but it was not granted. ter division, they explained that if They claimed that the project vio- be involved,” Altshul said. “Don’t David Sutton, a member of the “There seems to be a lack of the school was located on district lated West Hollywood zoning code you think it might be to your advan- parish council and representative preparation for coming to this hear- property, they would step in. and that Verizon did not demon- tage and to your best interest to try for St. Ambrose Church, requested ing,” Altshul said. “You cannot tie However, our school site is in a strate a need for the antennas. They a little harder to find another place the commissioners approve the pro- up hundreds of people with shoddy standard tenant-landlord agree- also questioned whether Verizon where you wouldn’t get this kind of ject because of the money Verizon work.” ment. This unfortunate loophole is truly exhausted other alternatives. push back? From a customer rela- would pay to lease the space in the Friedman said the denial was something I believe phone compa- According to correspondence tions point of view, and from a mar- tower. He also assured that the “quite amazing” but added that nies are banking on,” said parent from the school, parents were com- keting point of view, my suggestion structure would be safe. Verizon representatives indicated Kathleen Davidson. mitted to pulling their children along those lines would be to kind “They give a significant amount they would appeal the denial after Nona Friedman, one of the par- from the school if the antenna was of take a step back and take this as of money. We’re poor, we need the the hearing.

Leaders,From page 1 public react to attacks on civilians “As we mourn the 14 innocent defined as shootings that leave four said there are proposals in victims who died in [last week’s] or more people wounded or Congress that would “without mass shooting in San Bernardino, dead. A press release from Koretz’s question reduce gun violence and we have learned that one of our office reported that an average of mass shootings” in America. He own, 45-year-old Shannon more than one mass killing occurs called for background checks for Johnson, is among those who lost each day in the U.S. As of Dec. 3, every gun sale. their lives,” Garcetti said. there were 353 such incidents in the “We also need to make it easier “Shannon rose before dawn each U.S. this year. to preclude people with serious morning to get to his job as a San Koretz’s second resolution sup- mental health problems from gain- Bernardino County health inspec- ports recognizing and responding ing access to some of our most tor. He shared a home with his girl- to gun violence as a public health deadly weapons,” Schiff said. friend, Mandy Pfifer, a longtime crisis, since the Centers for Disease “Why does anyone need a military- member of the Mayor’s Crisis Control and Prevention is prohibit- style assault weapon with an Response Team.” ed from conducting research on extended ammunition clip for hunt- Garcetti said the city is actively gun violence by existing law. ing or self-protection? The simple working with communities to iden- “Gun violence is killing a mam- answer is, they don’t.” tify signs of radicalization. moth amount of Americans and On Wednesday, fans of former Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th taking its toll on countless families Beatle John Lennon fans met at his District, introduced two resolutions and communities,” Koretz said. Walk of Fame star in front of the to the city council regarding gun “Let’s all come together in support Capitol Records Tower on Vine violence and terrorism after the San of common sense solutions regard- Street. Organizer and activist Jerry Bernardino shootings. ing gun violence.” Rubin said fans gather every year The first would place Los The two resolutions were sent to on the anniversary of Lennon’s Angeles in support of a U.S. House the rules, elections and intergovern- death after he was shot and killed in of Representatives bill, HR 1076, mental relations committee. New York in 1980. This year, and its companion bill, SB 551, Last week, U.S. Senator Barbara though, with the help of Suzanne authored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate Verge, president of the Los Angeles photo by Gregory Cornfield (D-CA). The Denying Firearms floor in support of gun control leg- chapter of the Brady Campaign to Suzanne Verge, president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Brady and Explosives to Dangerous islation. Prevent Gun Violence, the event Campaign to Prevent Gun Vioence, speaks Tuesday about the need for Terrorists Act of 2015 would elimi- “It isn’t enough for us to keep had a different tone. In addition to gun control at the event remembering John Lennon’s life. nate a loophole in federal gun laws lamenting these tragedies,” she the celebration of Lennon’s life and that currently allows individuals on said. “We need to take action now music, there was also a call to hensible words, that my brother of a risk to a loved one than it is a the Federal Bureau of before something else like this hap- action against gun violence in Peter had been murdered one mile protection,” she said. “We have Investigation’s terrorist watch list pens again.” recognition of the victims in San from our home.” tackled public health issues before. to legally purchase firearms and Boxer noted that 31 Americans Bernardino. She quoted John Lennon, saying, We did it with cigarettes. You used explosives. are killed every day from gun vio- Verge told the story of when her “If you want peace, you won’t get it to be able to buy cigarettes from a “Perhaps grassroots support, lence. brother Peter was shot and killed in with violence,” and she echoed vending machine and smoke them including from our city, may make “People deserve to feel safe in the 1970s. Koretz’s resolution, stating gun on airplanes. The tobacco industry the difference in getting such com- their communities ... They deserve “There was the knock on the violence is a public health issue. had immunity. They no longer do. mon sense measures approved,” to feel safe when they go to a holi- door and just like that, our world She pointed to the decrease in auto- The only people who have immuni- Koretz said. day party at work …” Boxer said. ended,” she said. “The Santa mobile deaths since the advance- ty these days is the gun industry. Mass shootings, such as what After the San Bernardino shoot- Monica Police had come to tell my ment of airbags and seatbelts. We need to change that and we happened in San Bernardino, are ings, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) mom those unthinkable, incompre- “A handgun in the home is more need to act.” 26 December 10, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LionsFrom page 1 win fourth City Sectional title Hernandez was a juggernaut of 31-16. throughout the game, as he skirted “We were The win gave the Lions their the Romans’ defense at the line of supposed to get fourth City Section title – the first scrimmage and broke free for long since 2010. Head coach Shane Cox gains. Hernandez scored a second blown out. They said it was a personal triumph for touchdown with 6:02 left in the sec- were supposed to the team, which had a shaky start to ond quarter on a 64-yard run, giv- be a Div. I team the season, but came together in the ing Fairfax High a 14-0 lead. final weeks and beat Washington, Hernandez came out strong again and this and that. Gardena and Chatsworth high in the second half with a 75-yeard We just worked schools in the post season to earn a kick-off return with 11:45 to go in really hard and got trip to the City Section champi- the third quarter. The long run led to onship game. a 20-yard Fairfax High field goal, it done.” “We were supposed to get blown bringing the score to 17-0. out. They were supposed to be a photo by Edwin Folven L.A. High quarterback Kaymen -Shane Cox Div. I team and this and that. We Fairfax High School running back Ramses Hernandez rushed for four Cureton and the Romans fired back Fairfax head coach just worked really hard and got it touchdowns and 224 yards in the city section championship game on with 4:29 to go in the third quarter. done,” Cox said. “It did not surprise Dec. 5 against Los Angeles High School. The junior gunslinger completed a me. I was extremely confident com- 58-yard pass to senior wide receiver ing in.” and its accomplishments. win, they will face the winner of the LeJon “LJ” Shaw for a touchdown, two-point conversion, making the Fairfax High School principal “No matter what the outcome, game between Sierra High School, bringing cheers from the large score 24-16. Carmina Nacorda said the win they are our champions,” Yoon- of Manteca, California, and Sutter crowd on the L.A. High side of the L.A. High held the Lions on the marks a triumphant moment for the Fontamillas said. “It was a banner High School, of Sutter, California. stadium. The Romans completed a next drive and forced their oppo- school’s athletic program. year for us. They are winners and Fairfax High School and Los two-point conversion following the nents to punt. But the Lions’ Kenny “We are just so proud of them,” they will always be our Romans.” Angeles High School were not the touchdown, bringing the score at Allen intercepted a pass by L.A. Nacorda said. “We were supposed Cox said the next step is to pre- only local teams participating in the end of the third quarter to 17-8. High’s Cureton with 1:30 to go in to be underdogs but the boys pare the Lions to play in the CIF last Saturday’s City Section cham- Hernandez led his team in the the fourth quarter, deflating hopes believed in themselves and they Division IV-A State Regional pionships. The Hollywood High fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown for a Romans’ comeback. Lions came out with this upset. They Tournament. The Lions will face School Sheiks (12-2) advanced to on an 11-yard run with 11:29 to go quarterback Markell White handed overcame adversity. It really has the Chowchilla Redskins (11-2) on the Los Angeles City Section in the game. The Romans countered the ball to Hernandez again on the been a great season.” Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in Division III championship game on with a 75-yard return by junior ensuing drive, and he ran for a 22- L.A. High School Principal Dr. Chowchilla, California, located in Dec. 5, and lost to the Belmont Berdale Robins for a touchdown on yard touchdown with 1:05 left in Helena Yoon Fontamillas said she the San Joaquin Valley between High School Sentinels (14-0) by a the ensuing kick-off, and scored a the game, leading to the final score remains proud of her school’s team Fresno and Merced. If the Lions score of 24-7.

PetersenFrom page 1 aims to change generic museum model once inside when they explore the transformation where things can Petersen’s displays, technologically “This is truly a car get stale,” he said. “To that extent enhanced exhibits and interactive capital of the we feel we can keep this place attractions, such as driving simula- world right here. exciting in the months and years tors and panoramic video walls. Wilshire Boulevard is ahead.” Features include collector cars, truly the center of The new Petersen Automotive championship winning racecars, Museum has three floors each ded- artistic cars, vehicles from popular Los Angeles. The icated to history, industry and films and TV shows, and some of building we’re artistry totaling 95,000 square feet the fastest and rarest two- and four- standing in is truly of exhibit space. wheeled vehicles ever. the entryway to Walking around the first floor photo by Gregory Cornfield “What’s inside is just as stun- Museum Row. So if where “rolling sculptures” are dis- The cars in the Precious Metal section at the Petersen add up to a $120 ning, including a three-story spiral you could write the played feels more like exploring an million exhibit. staircase that transports visitors art gallery than a car museum. through 25 galleries representing perfect script on a Vehicles from the Art Deco era dents from the Art Center College last week, a press preview day, a the history, industry and artistry of blank piece of paper, show how automobiles have been of Design Studio sketch and mold sold-out gala, a sold-out preview the automobile,” Karges added. that’s what you’d interpreted as the subject of fine art vehicular transportation. day and the opening days on Peter Mullin, chairman of the write down.” and even used as a canvas for artis- At the motorsports exhibit, fans Monday and Tuesday, nearly 7,000 Petersen’s board of directors, tic expression, according to the will find some of the fastest race- people have toured the new muse- explained the significance of the museum. cars of all time with a 134-foot, um. Petersen and automobile history in -Peter Mullin On the second floor, called the 180-degree projection wall that dis- “That number far eclipses any Los Angeles. Petersen board of Industry floor, the museum shows plays the sights and sounds of the amount of attendance we would “Southern California grew out, directors chairman how automobile design has cars on the track. At the Forza have had in a similar time frame not up. And that’s because of the changed for speed and efficiency. Motorsport Racing Experience, before the transformation,” he said. car,” he said. “Every other major Exotic and rare cars finished in sil- fans will get behind the wheel in a “It runs laps around it, frankly.” city grew up, we went out. More through the door have been here ver are visitor magnets at the racing simulator. The museum also announced than 150 manufacturers made cars once before.” Precious Metal section – a $120 On the History floor, visitors will the Drago brothers will run the in Los Angeles since the early Mullin said the Petersen’s goal is million exhibit, according to explore galleries that show what the museum’s restaurant and catering 1900s. So this is truly a car capital to turn that statistic around so 70-80 Langsbard – including a 1964 future looked like to car producers service. Katie Conway, director of of the world right here. Wilshire percent of the daily attendees are Aston Martin DB5 driven by James in the 1950s and 1960s. The marketing for Drago Centro, said Boulevard is truly the center of visiting “for the third or the fourth Bond in the movie “Goldfinger” Hollywood Gallery includes the the restaurant is still in the prelim- Los Angeles. The building we’re or the tenth time.” To help with that and a 1967 Ferrari 625/250 Testa Batmobile, the “Magnum P.I.” inary stages and design and menu standing in is truly the entryway to goal, the museum will continue to Rossa described as one of the most Ferrari, vehicles from the latest details are “in the works now.” Museum Row. So if you could evolve after the reopening chang- winning Ferraris of its time. James Bond movie, as well as vehi- The Drago restaurant at the write the perfect script on a blank ing displays and interactive fea- Langsbard said he heard a woman cles made famous for their appear- Petersen is expected to open in piece of paper, that’s what you’d tures that make a trip to the remark that the “Precious Metal” ances in TV shows like “Breaking spring. write down.” Petersen “an experience as opposed exhibit was like “standing in a Bad” and “Entourage.” The Petersen Automotive Mullin said the driving force to a visit.” room full of diamonds.” Langsbard said it is amazing to Museum is open seven days a behind the redesign was a goal to Adam Langsbard, chief market- The Pixar “Cars” Mechanical see the museum’s exhibits come week, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Adult re-envision what a museum should ing officer for the Petersen, said Institute features a life-size together in the final weeks of the admission is $15, seniors and stu- be, citing that 70-80 percent of the although the staff is confident they Lightning McQueen car and uses transformation. He said when the dents are $12, children are $7, people who visited the Petersen created something great, it has to augmented reality to teach children 82 cars that are on display, some active duty military, educators and before the transformation were stay fresh. The staff made sure that how cars work, with the help of valued at $30–$40 million, started children under 3 years old are first-time attendees. the museum was “built on the abil- favorite characters from the “Cars” to roll into the building, it was free. Guests are invited to enter “I said that’s the worst statistic I ity to enact changes or alterations movies on “CARSpad” tablets. almost like a special event for staff the museum through the parking ever heard in my life,” Mullin said. quickly.” The second floor is also where each time. structure off Fairfax or the new “Because what that means is only “If it doesn’t change, it will be visitors will find the Mullin Design Langsbard said after a soft open- entrance on Wilshire Boulevard. 30 percent of the people that walk like how we operated before the Gallery and view automotive stu- ing for the staff’s family and friends For information visit Petersen.org.

pushed for community involve- tion about social services in the having trouble getting covered. Our geared toward health care coverage ment and outreach with the WeHo city,” Roskin said. “What we really community is diverse, and we want in January, but those plans are ten- Cares Community pop-up and each want to do is provide different to make sure everyone, especially tative. Pop-UpFrom page 3 event focuses on a different compo- information at each pop-up. With the most vulnerable, have access Until then, residents can visit Corey Roskin, social services nent related to public and individ- [this] event, we want to focus on and information about coverage.” www.coveredca.com for informa- specialist for West Hollywood, said ual wellness. helping those who have questions Roskin and Kravetz said that tion on health care enrollment or to the Social Services Division has “We’re here providing informa- about health care or those that are there might be another pop-up find local certified enrollers.

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