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BY RAFAEL GUERRERO BY EDWIN FOLVEN and souvenir stores on Hollywood Boulevard and other places, and is a hen Jorge Maldonado he drug salvia gained much growing concern amongst federal came back to coach the publicity in December after law enforcement officials. WHollywood High Tteen pop star Miley Cyrus Salvia is legal in California, how- School boys soccer team this year, was allegedly smoking it from a ever, and is not a controlled sub- he noticed a very key component water pipe in a video posted on stance under federal law. Rusty was missing. The Hollywood YouTube. Salvia, a hallucinogen Payne, a spokesperson for the Sheiks finished 4-4-5 last season which has effects similar to LSD, is Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and Maldonado attributed the made from an herb that commonly (DEA), said people should be lackluster year to a lack of disci- grows naturally in Mexico and aware of the dangerous effects of pline. His first day on the job, the South America. It is sold openly salvia. The DEA classifies it as a team already knew he would not and legally at many smoke shops put up with any nonsense. See Salvia page 20 “Last year this team had a lot of infighting and received a lot of dumb cards [penalties] on the field,” Maldonado said. “I bring a lot of discipline to this team and they knew that right off the bat because of my reputation.” Maldonado has been involved with Hollywood High School for almost 15 years. He started as a math teacher in July 1996 and, aside from the 2003-04 school year and last year, has taught at the school ever since. Maldonado coached Sheiks boys’ soccer from 1997 to 2003 and girls’ softball in 2001. He switched to coaching the girls soc- cer team from 2006 to 2009. He photo by Rafael Guerrero went 42-10-4 while coaching the The Hollywood High School varsity boyʼs soccer team is off to a fast See Soccer page 21 start this year after missing the playoffs last season. photo by Edwin Folven Salvia is sold in different concentrations at many of the smoke shops on Patios Off Limits for Smokers Hollywood Boulevard, including Black Myst. n es to prepare for the new law. The decision not to smoke. If you have Waxman Addresses Tucson Ban Goes Into ban will exclude bars. Smoking on to light-up a cigarette outside a Effect Mar. 8 a restaurant patio would be punish- restaurant or cafe, take a little walk able by a fine of up to $250. down the sidewalk while you Shooting, Healthcare at NCJW BY RAFAEL GUERRERO “Smoking is a personal deci- smoke. But don’t forget to pick-up sion,” LaBonge said. “But so is the n House Repealed warned to take reasonable pre- See Patio Smoking page 22 cautions following the shooting he National Cancer Institute Healthcare Act rampage, and he said both federal states that secondhand Wednesday and local law enforcement agen- Tsmoke contains at least 250 cies had taken steps to ensure his harmful chemicals, including 69 BY EDWIN FOLVEN safety. Waxman added that he that can cause cancer. On March 8, considers the lack of a federal diners at restaurants with outdoor .S. Representative Henry assault weapons ban to be one of patios in Los Angeles will not have Waxman (D-Los the major issues at the root of the to worry about inhaling those UAngeles) addressed a rampage and other violence chemicals. crowd of approximately 75 peo- around the country. The federal Councilmember Tom LaBonge, ple at the headquarters of the assault weapons ban was passed 4th District, joined Councilmember National Council of Jewish in 1994 and expired in 2004 with- Greig Smith, 12th District, at a Women, Los Angeles on Jan. 13, out being reenacted. Several Starbucks in Porter Ranch Jan. 13 and spelled out some of the major attempts have been made to reen- to announce the City of Los issues currently affecting act the legislation, but so far, all Angeles’ ban on smoking on restau- Congress. attempts have failed. He added rant patios that will take effect At the onset of the event, that the progress Giffords is mak- March 8. Waxman discussed the rampage ing in her recovery is encourag- The motion for the ban was first in Tucson, Arizona on Jan. 8, ing, as was the speech made by introduced by Smith in 2008 and where six people were killed and President Barack Obama on Jan. was seconded by LaBonge. The Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was criti- 12 in Tucson. Waxman also ordinance was passed in 2010 and photo by Rafael Guerrero cally wounded. Waxman said all denounced the remarks by former restaurants have had a one-year Some smokers were still lighting up on the patio of the Starbucks on members of Congress had been See Waxman page 22 grace period to allow the business- Melrose Avenue after the chain announced a ban on smoking last week. (&&43(("&2"  (&&43(("  #)2%!#  )10 333 $(&&43(("1(4(1 !(' 2 January 20, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

22 Green Homes Contemporary Art eal Estate agent Todd Dwyer is Calendar rt Los Angeles Contemporary, Rhosting a free “Green Your Athe international contemporary Home Expo” on Saturday, Jan. 22 art fair of the West Coast, runs Rohan De Silva. Tickets are $38 to from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibitors Thursday, Jan. 27 through 30. The fair $99. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. include ECOLA Pest & Termite, features top established and emerging Grand Ave. (323)850-2000, American Vision Solar, Verengo Solar galleries from Los Angeles and across www.laphil.com. Plus, Garden of Eva Landscaping, the globe, a newly established solo Discover Green Building Materials, section, a conversation series, art per- Melaleuca, and more. John C. 26 Lomography formances and screenings. Formerly Fremont Branch Library, 6121 Workshop at the Pacific Design Center, the event Melrose Ave. (310)500-7801, he Lomography Gallery Store will take place at the Barker Hangar at www.todddwyer.com. TL.A. is holding a workshop the Santa Monica airport, 3021 titled “Spool is in Session” on Airport Ave. (323)851-7530. Art Exhibition Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. www.artlosangelesfair.com. he Luis De Jesus presents two The workshop will cover informa- Texhibitions titled “Margie tion on Lomography and the differ- Ongoing Livingston: Paint Objects” and ent ways to use film in analog pho- “Geoffrey Todd-Smith: Casual X” tography. Lomography Gallery Store A Noise Within (ANW) reprises its running from Saturday, Jan. 22 L.A., 7998 Santa Monica Blvd. hilarious and critically acclaimed pro- through Feb. 26. A reception is sched- (323) 301.1414, duction “Noises Off” for 10 perfor- uled on Jan. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the www.lomography.com. mances running through Sunday, Jan. gallery in Bergamot Station F2, 2525 30. The production focuses on a bum- Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 27 Roe v. Wade bling troupe of veteran thespians (310)453-7773, or readying themselves for the world www.luisdejesus.com. Discussion premiere of a new play with the auspi- he City of West Hollywood’s cious title, “Nothing On”. Tickets are Al Jarreau TWomen’s Advisory Board and $46. A Noise Within, 234 S. Brand the National Council of Jewish Blvd., Glendale. (818)240-0910 ext. he Pepperdine University Center Women/Los Angeles (NCJW-LA) 1, www.ANoiseWithin.org. for the Arts is holding an evening T present a free panel discussion titled with vocalist Al Jarreau on Saturday, “Roe v. Wade…The Imminent Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Jarreau has won Threat” on Thursday, Jan. 27 from Grammy Awards in the jazz, pop, and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Just Down the Road R&B categories, and will perform National Council of Jewish many of his well-known songs, he Fillmore & Western Railway is Women/Los Angeles, 543 N. Fairfax including those from his recent holding a series of special events Ave. The program commemorates T recording, “The Very Best of Al in January, including “Saturday the 38th anniversary of the landmark Jarreau: An Excellent Adventure”. Scenic Excursions Train Rides” on U.S. Supreme Court decision that Pepperdine University’s Smothers Jan. 22 and 29; the “Viva Lost Vegas’ legalized abortion, and will focus on Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. Murder Mystery Dinner Train” on photo courtesy of Christine Retzer the ongoing advocacy efforts in sup- (800)982-2787, www.arts.pepper- Jan. 29. The “Saturday Scenic Inside the Ford presents stagings of the comedy play “Free” running port of women’s reproductive rights. dine.edu. Excursions Train Rides” allow partic- Saturday, Jan. 22 through Feb. 27. The whimsical comedy features Greg Refreshments provided. Admission ipants to relax onboard the train in Albanese and Michael Earl Reid, and explores the boundaries of friend- is free. (323)852-8503, or e-mail vintage 1930’s passenger or dining 23 Organ Recital ship and gravity. It is based on Marshall “Free” Gunther, who has to work [email protected]. rganist Dr. Carol Williams at keeping himself tethered to the ground. “Free” wants more than any- cars for a journey through century-old Omakes her Walt Disney Concert thing to be normal, and when he decides he would rather clean motel citrus and avocado groves to stops at Hall debut on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 rooms than defy gravity for indifferent audiences, he finds that the gift he Theatre Festival the Loose Caboose Garden Center and p.m. with a program representing both doesnʼt want has touched more lives than he realized. John Anson Ford he Los Angeles Theatre Center Gift Emporium, and downtown Santa traditional pipe organ styles and an Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East. Tickets are $20. (323)461-3673, Tis hosting the second annual Paula. The train departs Fillmore at exploration of what the instrument www.FordTheatres.org. LATC Playwrights Festival running 11:30 a.m., and returns at 3:30 p.m. can do with lighter, popular music from Thursday, Jan. 27 through 30. Tickets are $24. The “Murder Mystery influences. The performance will The free festival begins on Jan. 27 at Dinner Train”, which runs from 6:30 Growing Up Jewish Under Stalin” on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. The weekly show include works by Bach, Reger, 7 p.m. with a staged reading of “The to 9:30 p.m., takes participants on a Sunday, Jan. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Author includes guest performers, top-billed Bedard, Beethoven, Willscher, Glass, Devil’s Advocate”, followed each symbolic trip to Las Vegas to enjoy and Professor Emil Draitser will lead comedians, magicians, and a variety Jongen, Idenstam and Jenkins. An day with works by numerous estab- the “Rat Pack” and other celebrities. the lecture about conditions in the of musical guests. The Dragonfly, “Upbeat Live” event takes place in the lished and emerging playwrights. The trip includes dinner and entertain- anti-Semitic, post-Holocaust Soviet 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. www.gravi- BP Hall at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Readings will be followed by an ment by the P. Maxwell Productions Union. A book signing will follow the tyworktheshow.com. Thomas Neenan, lecturer in music open dialogue between the play- troupe. Tickets are $89; reservations program. The Museum of Tolerance, history and theory at Caltech. Tickets wrights and audiences. LATC, 514 S. required. (805)524-2546 or (800) 773- 9786 West Pico Blvd. (310)772-2526, are $30-$54. Walt Disney Concert Itzhak Perlman Spring St. www.thelatc.org. 8724, www.fwry.com. wwwmuseumoftolerance.com. Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave. (323)850- iolinist Itzhak Perlman will per- 2000, www.laphil.com. Vform on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 8 25 Comedy p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. 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Call for information: (323)938-9976 www.cathedralchapelschool.org Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 January 20, 2011 Senior Services Face Cuts in State Budget School Shooting in Gardena n JFS Looks Prompts Look at Procedures for New Ways n Hollywood High Burns said. to Fill Gaps But the school, which has a BY RAFAEL GUERRERO Takes Steps to student population of approxi- Prevent Incidents mately 1,650, has a proactive hen governor Jerry Brown approach with helping troubled Wproposed his budget for the BY NU YANG teens. 2011-12 fiscal year on Jan. 11, one “We rely on the students,” ollowing an accidental of the programs that looks to be hit Burns said. “If they see anything shooting that took place the hardest is the Multipurpose suspicious, we want them to Tuesday at Gardena High Senior Service Program (MSSP) F report it. Then, we’ll call in that School, Los Angeles Unified offered through Medi-Cal, the student at random so we don’t School District (LAUSD) state’s health insurance program. frighten them or single them incoming superintendent John MSSP aids more than 12,000 out.” Deasy has said that the school seniors each month in California. Even though the school does- was not following district policy. The Jewish Family Service of Los n’t have metal detectors, Burns The policy requires schools to Angeles (JFSLA) has been a part of said school personnel are vigilant conduct random checks with the program since 1978 and cur- about keeping students safe, and metal detector wands, and the rently aids more than 680 seniors in the school does conduct random LAUSD has zero-tolerance the city with cost-effective nursing checks with the hand-held secu- regarding guns on campus. care and other services provided rity wands. At Hollywood High School on through the program. MSSP is cur- “If a student’s wearing a back- Wednesday, assistant principal rently funded for $19.9 million. pack all day long, there’s some- and counselor, Dr. Emma “While the State of California’s thing going on,” she said. Jeanette Burns, said her students If a student is caught with a safety net is already frayed from the photo by Rafael Guerrero were not in a rush to talk about it. last two years of cuts, the proposed Services at the Jewish Family Servicesʼ Freda Mohr Multipurpose weapon at Hollywood High, “Just another normal day, budget cuts would create massive Burns said the school police Center on Fairfax Avenue could be jeopardized under the state budget nothing out of the ordinary,” holes in social services funding that proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown. See School page 21 would be all but impossible to repair,” said Paul S. Castro, CEO of JFSLA. day. The program serves seniors over “It’s a cost-effective way to get the age of 65 who are eligible for in-home nursing treatment,” said Medi-Cal. JFSLA has five senior David Gershwin, spokesperson for centers located in Los Angeles and JFSLA. potential clients are referred by A fact sheet provided by MSSP social workers at the centers. The claimed that the public costs of clients are then assigned a social treating an MSSP patient were 47 worker and a nurse who visits the percent lower than the cost of nurs- client once a month to check on ing home care. It also claimed if the their status. The program also pro- See Budget Cuts page 21 vides clients with transportation to the hospital when needed. “We understand that in order for “These seniors these people to stay healthy they need to keep their doctor’s appoint- are probably ments and we help them with the going to have to transportation if need be,” Castro said. stay home and MSSP also provides other ser- vices, such as housekeeping, to they will die.” help relatives care for the seniors in -Paul S. Castro, the home. They also send out a CEO of JFSLA. nurse to care for the client if the rel- ative is not able to on a particular 4 January 20, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fire Causes Major Damage DWP Crews Fix Flooding on Crescent Heights n Cause of Pipe Rupture was the period of time the pipe was Under Investigation leaking. in Hollywood Home Some residents in the area BY RAFAEL GUERRERO claimed that the water had been seeping through the street for a few water leak at the corner of months and that repeated requests AWilloughby Avenue and for repairs were not answered. Crescent Heights Boulevard caused “Given the speed of car travel by a malfunctioning copper pipe and the volume of traffic, the con- was repaired Tuesday, according to dition of the road is a disaster wait- a spokesperson with the Los ing to happen,” local resident Angeles Department of Water and Matthew Jacobs said. Power. The LADWP said reports of the The cause of the damage to the water leak were received on Jan. pipe, which is one to two inches in 11, and crews moved as quickly as diameter, was not determined, nor possible to make the repairs. photo by Edwin Folven City Hits Milestone in Renewable Energy Goals he Los Angeles Department of Tree Wind Power Plant — the cient and ultra-clean power plants; TWater and Power (DWP) nation’s largest wind farm owned and promoting energy efficiency recently achieved the major mile- by a municipal utility. Wind power among its customers. The DWP is stone in 2010 of providing 20 per- comprised nearly 50 percent of all also currently making a transition cent of the city’s power from of the DWP’s renewable energy in away from coal-generated power, renewable energy sources. The 2010, with hydro-electric projects and in 2010, only 39 percent of its achievement was hailed by Los contributing 30 percent, geother- power portfolio came from coal. Angeles Mayor Antonio mal and biofuels making up 22 per- In 2011, the DWP will continue Villaraigosa, environmental leaders cent, and solar contributing one to develop new wind and solar pro- and representatives from the DWP. percent. In addition to achieving 20 jects close to existing transmission “When I became mayor, I set a percent renewable energy in 2010, lines and other infrastructure. The goal to generate twenty pecent of the DWP has reduced its carbon plan includes local in-basin solar the city’s power from renewable emissions to 22 percent below and a feed-in tariff program which energy sources by 2010 and I am 1990 levels through a combination would allow private parties to sell proud to say that we have achieved of expanding renewable energy; power to the DWP for distribution that goal,” Villaraigosa said. “We replacing old generators with effi- on the power grid. went from worst to first and quadrupled our renewable energy photo by Edwin Folven portfolio in a few short years while Investigators with the Los Angeles Fire Departmentʼs Arson Unit are also keeping our rates lower than 16,000 Potholes Fixed During looking into the cause of a fire that damaged a residence on Leland other major utilities. [This] Way on Jan. 14. announcement illustrates that the Weekend Operation The fire was reported at 2:15 p.m. at the house at 6816 Leland Way, DWP is a national leader in cost- just west of Highland Avenue. The arriving firefighters found heavy effective, environmentally respon- os Angeles City Council heavy loads. In these cases, work- smoke and flames coming from the residence, and quickly began sible and reliable energy.” LPresident Eric Garcetti, 13th ers must determine the cause of the efforts to fight the blaze from the exterior and the interior, according In 2005, Villaraigosa and the District, has announced that more crack and repair it accordingly. to LAFD spokesperson Erik Scott. Firefighters cut a hole in the roof LADWP made a commitment to than 16,000 potholes were filled on Other damage that will require increase the utility’s use of clean, Jan. 8 and 9 as part of “Operation more extensive repairs includes to ventilate the building, and determined that the flames had spread green renewable energy from five Pothole”. raveling, which occurs when parti- to two rooms inside the house. Approximately 40 firefighters extin- percent to 20 percent by 2010. This Fifty city crews were dispatched cles of asphalt wear away, leaving guished the blaze in 20 minutes, but personnel were at the scene amount of renewable power pro- to fix potholes that were reported behind a rough surface. Raveling for several hours to ensure that no embers were smoldering within vided to customers — 4,500 by residents across the city. Some requires a different kind of patch the walls or attic, Scott said. The cause and damage estimate is gigawatt-hours (GWh) — is equiv- residents may wonder why pot- than a pothole, as does rutting, under investigation, and a result will not be available until at least alent to annually removing 750,000 holes they reported were not imme- which is a permanent deformation next week, according to a spokesperson for the LAFD Arson Unit. homes from the power grid, pre- diately fixed, and in most cases, the of the pavement due to repeated venting 2.5 million metric tons of reason is that the reported damage exposure to heavy loads. Often, rut- CO2 emissions, or removing nearly to the asphalt is not actually a pot- ting occurs along the wheel path in 490,000 cars from the road. hole. Different types of damage the street, and is typically addressed Federal Grants to Help Schools The 20 percent goal has been require different equipment and by resurfacing the thoroughfare. achieved through a combination of material to fix the problems. Edge Residents are still encouraged to Become More Energy Efficient major projects and power agree- cracking and other types of cracks report the locations of potholes and ments. In June 2009, the DWP in the asphalt can be caused by poor other damage through the city’s tate Superintendent of Public prised of education, state, labor, and began full operation of the Pine drainage, an inadequate base, or information line at 311. SInstruction Tom Torlakson has business leaders to make it easier launched an effort to ensure that a for schools to build energy efficien- larger number of future school pro- cy into every project, remove regu- jects incorporate energy efficiency latory barriers, and identify poten- and renewable power. Torlakson tial funding sources. The team will CChuck’shuck’s AutoAuto && DDreareamm MMaachichinenes,s, IInnc.c. made the announcement during a also make recommendations on the ceremony to Department of award $848 mil- Education’s role Complete Automotive Service - We Do It All! lion in federal “It makes no in the process, tax credits for a sense to teach including identi- • Tires wide variety of fying best prac- • Brakes school construc- the next tices and provid- tion projects. ing technical • Shocks & Struts “It makes no generation of assistance to sense to teach the California’s school districts. • Lube & Oil next generation The panel will be • Air Conditioning of California’s students in co-chaired by students in facili- facilities that Cesar Diaz, leg- • Wheel Alignment ties that are relics are relics of the islative director of of the past, pow- the State Building • CV Boots ered by energy past.” and Construction sources that are Trades Council of • Timing Belts out of touch with -State Superintendent of California, and • Water Pumps our state’s Public Instruction Stephen E. renewable fu- Tom Torlakson Rogers, board • Foreign & Domestic ture,” Torlakson vice president of Classic Ford said. “Investing the San Mateo • All Years, Makes & Models in energy efficiency will help our Union High School District, with Mustangs schools save money – now and over additional members to be named in 1965-1970 • Latest Computerized Diagnostic Services the long run, and show students that the next few weeks. The CDE • Computerized Customer Service Files we’re concerned about the environ- received 130 applications for the Sales & Serving the ment and their future.” credits, totaling more than $2.5 bil- 105 South Fairfax Ave. at 1st St. Fairfax District Torlakson said he was creating a lion. For a complete list visit Restoration for 50 Years Schools of the Future team, com- www.cde.ca.gov. (323)931-1481 • (323)936-6141

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ʻLittle Bangladeshʼ Becomes Official District City Council Approves New os Angeles City Councilmem- Lber Tom LaBonge, (left), 4th General Manager for DWP District, joined Enayet Hossain, consul general for L.A. for he Los Angeles City Council the appointment was subject to Bangladesh, and City Council Ton Tuesday approved the city council approval. In 2007, he President Eric Garcetti, 13th selection of Ron Nichols as the was part of a diverse team for the District, on Jan. 15 help to hang the new general manager of the Los California Energy Commission, Little Bangladesh sign at 3rd Street Angeles Department of Water evaluating the effects of alterna- and Alexandria Avenue. and Power (DWP). tive levels of energy efficiency The ceremony commemorated “With over thirty years of and renewable energy on carbon the designation of Little experience in the utility industry, levels and electricity costs in Bangladesh, which is located in a Ron Nichols has the practical California. In the aftermath of the five-block area around 3rd Street expertise and vision to keep the 2000-2001 energy crisis, Nichols and Alexandria Avenue, as an offi- DWP a national leader in cost- helped return the state’s electrici- cial district within the city. Other effective, environmentally-sus- ty market to normal by arranging officials in attendance included tainable and reliable energy,” for more than 10,000 megawatts Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, city Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. of power supply contracts. Councilmember Jan Perry, 9th “Mr. Nichols will hold the DWP “The Department faces large District, and L.A. County Sheriff to the highest standards of trans- challenges, but with challenge Lee Baca. The district is adjacent to parency and accountability to comes opportunity,” Nichols Koreatown. ensure that the department is said. “I look forward to having “Los Angeles is a place that wel- making smart investments to the opportunity to work with comes people from all over the meet our environmental regula- Mayor Villaraigosa, members of world to come and build their photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office tions while also keeping the costs the city council, the Board of dreams,” LaBonge said, “Naming lower than other major utilities.” Water and Power communities allows all people to worked with local Korean and Bangladeshi community in starting Nichols, an energy and water Commissioners, and the hard- take pride in their neighborhood Bangladeshi leaders to set the a business in Little Bangladesh.” utility industry expert, was working staff of the LADWP to and promotes a village-like atmos- boundaries of the new district. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 appointed to the position in rebuild the department, restore phere in this great metropolis.” “This is our identity,” Hussain Bangladeshis currently live in Los December by the Board of Water its credibility with its customers The idea for the Little said. “We’re so happy that in Angeles. and Power Commissioners, but and ensure its future success.”. Bangladesh District was proposed America, in Los Angeles, we get to by long-time Los Angeles residents celebrate that identity. We plan to Mominul Huq Bachu and create more business, more culture Muhammad Shamin Hussain, who in Little Bangladesh. We’ve began the effort in 2001. LaBonge already seen more interest from the First 5 Commission Fills Gaps in Funding for Childcare

he First 5 L.A. Commission has CalWORKS Stage 3 childcare fund- Tvoted to re-allocate $10 million ing starting in April. In late October, to CalWORKS Stage 3 child care First 5 L.A. approved transitional providers in Los Angeles County to funding to restore the CalWORKS cover payments for February and childcare program in response to the March. elimination of childcare for nearly The commission’s action re-allo- 7,000 children in L.A. County cates previously approved but whose parents have successfully unused funds that the state budget moved off welfare. The would not have covered for those Commission also acted earlier to months. State Assembly Speaker avert a local childcare crisis trig- John Perez (D-Los Angeles) has gered by former Gov. Arnold already introduced legislation that is Schwarzenegger’s veto of $256 mil- expected to restore state funding to lion from the “welfare-to-work” CalWORKs Stage 3, and Gov. Jerry program. For information, visit Brown’s budget proposal includes www.first5la.org. Project Begins To Beautify Olympic Boulevard

he Community Redevelopment nity groups and the Korean TAgency of the City of Los American Chamber of Commerce Angeles (CRA/LA) recently broke of Los Angeles to design changes to ground on the Olympic Boulevard Olympic Boulevard. Although Streetscape Project, which will Olympic Boulevard is a major thor- include improvements in the oughfare, many people believed it Koreatown area. lacked distinct features that identi- The $6 million streetscape pro- fied it as Koreatown’s center. ject is located within the CRA/LA’s Improvements will include gate- Wilshire Center/Koreatown ways and signage; landscaped Recovery Redevelopment Area. medians and monuments; decora- Over the last several years, tive crosswalks; and bus stop, Councilmember Herb Wesson, 10th pedestrian and sidewalk improve- District, the CRA/LA and the city’s ments. Construction is expected to Bureau of Street Services (BSS) take approximately one year. For have worked closely with commu- information, visit www.crala.org.

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At 5:12 p.m., an unknown suspect physically assaulted a victim in POLICE BLOTTER the 8200 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1200 block The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s of Sweetzer at 5:30 p.m. Station and the LAPD’s Wilshire Division between Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, 2011. If you are a victim of a crime, here are the telephone numbers of local law At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division burglarized a residence in the (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West 1200 block of N. Sweetzer. Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. An unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 7800 block of Santa The following crimes occurred in Monica at 8:10 p.m. West Hollywood between Jan. 8 At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect and Jan. 15, and were compiled burglarized a vehicle parked in the from www.crimereports.com. 1000 block of Stanley. Jan. 13 At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- Jan. 8 Jan. 10 pect assaulted a victim in the 9000 block of Sunset. At 12:35 a.m., an unknown sus- At 12:25 a.m., an unknown sus- pect was involved in a domestic pect robbed a victim at a business An unknown suspect burglarized violence incident in the 600 block in the 8300 block of Sunset. a vehicle parked in the 8200 block of N. Robertson. of Norton at 1:39 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Police Department A stolen vehicle was recovered in victim in the 1000 block of At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect The suspect who kidnapped and robbed a female victim in the Wilshire the 300 block of Robertson at 1:12 Hancock at 7 p.m. assaulted a victim during a area was captured on surveillance camera footage. a.m. domestic violence incident in the Jan. 11 700 block of Westbourne. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect physically assaulted a victim in the At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Police Seek Robbery Suspect 600 block of N. Robertson. physically assaulted a victim near theft in the 900 block of Kings at 5 the corner of San Vicente and p.m. nvestigators from the Los to an ATM in an undisclosed loca- An unknown suspect physically Santa Monica. IAngeles Police Department’s tion and withdraw money. The assaulted a victim in the 600 block At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire Division are searching suspect then forced the victim to of La Peer at 2:27 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 8800 for a male suspect who briefly drop him off near Normandie theft at a residence in the 7100 block of Santa Monica. kidnapped and robbed a victim on Boulevard and 30th Street. The At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Lexington at 9:45 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 9000 Jan. 11 near Pico Boulevard and suspect is described as an African Jan. 14 Bronson Avenue. American man approximately block of Keith. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Officers received a radio call five-feet-eight-inches tall and 170 burglarized a business in the 9000 At 1:15 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Melrose. about the kidnapping and robbery pounds. He was wearing a black business in the 1100 block of N. La assaulted a victim in the 8800 around 8:45 p.m. The unidenti- jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt, block of Santa Monica. Brea at 6:30 a.m. An unknown suspect physically fied victim was parking her vehi- gray baggy sweat pants and dark- assaulted a victim during a domes- An unknown suspect committed a cle in a dimly lit, covered parking colored work boots. Throughout At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect tic violence incident in the 8100 garage located to the rear of her the robbery, the lower portion of physically assaulted a victim near theft from a business in the 8700 block of Norton at 7:50 p.m. block of Melrose at 3 a.m. apartment complex near Pico the suspect’s face was covered the corner of Fountain and Kings. Boulevard and Bronson Avenue, with a dark colored shirt. Jan. 12 At 11:20 p.m., an unknown sus- and as she was exiting her vehi- Anyone with information is Jan. 9 pect committed a theft at a resi- cle, the male suspect approached asked to call Wilshire Area At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect dence in the 1100 block of Fuller. At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- her from behind, covered her Robbery Det. Raul Soto at burglarized a vehicle parked in the mouth and immediately forced (213)922-8205. During weekends pect assaulted a victim in the 7900 1200 block of Spaulding. block of Santa Monica. Jan. 15 his way inside her vehicle. and off-hours, call the LAPD’s An unknown suspect stole a bicy- The victim believed the suspect 24-hour, toll-free information line An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect had a gun. He forced her to drive at (877)LAPD247. cle in the 1200 block of Hayworth burglarized a vehicle parked in vehicle parked in the 9000 block of at 9:30 a.m. Ashcroft at 2 a.m. the 500 block of Hollywood. Former Camp Teacher Pleads Information Sought on Hit-and-Run Driver No Contest in Child Abuse former juvenile probation camp court, meaning a sentence was not etectives with the Los section of Court Street when he the hospital in critical condition, Ateacher accused of staging negotiated with the District DAngeles Police Depart - was struck by a vehicle heading and died on Dec. 14. The Los fights between students from oppos- Attorney’s Office. Judge Terry ment’s Central Traffic Division north on Alvarado. The vehicle Angeles City Council recently ing gangs pleaded no contest to six Smerling scheduled a sentencing are seeking information that will continued on Alvarado Street approved a $50,000 reward in felony counts on Jan. 18, the Los hearing on April 15. lead to the arrest of person without stopping, and the driver the case. Anyone with informa- Angeles County District Attorney’s Wesley was a substitute teacher at responsible for the death of 53- never rendered help or provided tion is urged to call Central Office has announced. Camp Karl Holton, a juvenile proba- year-old Norbert Keilbach, a res- identifying information, as Traffic Det. Padilla or Mapson at Stephen Wesley, 44, pleaded no tion camp in Los Angeles County, ident of Los Angeles. required by law. Investigators do (213)485-1383. During week- contest to six felony counts of child where he taught math and science to On Dec. 5 around 6:50 p.m., not have a description of the ends and off-hours, call the abuse as part of the case, and is teenage boys between the ages of 13 Keilbach was walking across vehicle or the driver. LAPD’s 24-hour, toll-free hot- expected to be sentenced to 180 days and 17. On Aug. 8, 2008, the defen- Alvarado Street near the inter- Keilbach was transported to line at (877)LAPD247. in county jail and one year of anger dant allegedly matched up six stu- management. Additionally, Wesley dents from rival gangs to fight. The will lose his teaching credential, incident was captured on video, according to Deputy District Richard said. Camp Holton has since Attorney Ilean Richard. been closed. LAPD Schedules Sobriety Checkpoints Wesley pleaded “open” to the he Los Angeles Police Statewide, overall traffic deaths TDepartment has received a grant Officers will be have declined by 23 percent, from to combat drunk driving and hold 3,995 in 2007 to 3,081 in 2009. The Counterfeit Cigarettes Seized sobriety checkpoints, including one checking drivers most recent year that statistics are scheduled on Friday, Jan. 21 on who pass available. Total traffic fatalities are he U.S. Customs and Border ment of tax revenue. Consumers Vermont Avenue between 5th and at their lowest levels in six decades, TProtection (CBP) Department think they pay less for a genuine 6th Streets. through the when the federal government began has seized a shipment of counterfeit product, when in reality they pay Funding for checkpoints is pro- checkpoint for compiling figures. Driving under Marlboro cigarettes that was being less for a product of substandard vided to the LAPD by a grant from the influence deaths declined by 16 smuggled into Los Angeles. quality. Organized crime organiza- the California Office of Traffic signs of alcohol percent, from 1,132 in 2007 to 950 The counterfeit cigarettes are from tions smuggle counterfeit cigarettes Safety, through the National or drug in 2009, according to federal statis- China and have an estimated manu- because of the potential for substan- Highway Traffic Safety tics. Alcohol impaired deaths still facturer’s suggested retail price of tial profits. Much of these profits Administration. The checkpoints are impairment. make up the largest category of $1.1 million. As an attempt to mis- fund other criminal activities, a proven law enforcement tool overall vehicle fatalities, with 31 lead CBP and circumvent U.S. fed- including money laundering and ter- effective in reducing the number of A conviction for drunk driving percent of all deaths caused by a eral laws, smugglers falsely invoiced rorism. persons killed and injured in alcohol now includes jail time, fines and drunk or impaired driver. the shipment as hang tags and hang Importers violating intellectual involved crashes. Officers will be fees that can exceed $10,000. First “Everyone in California should plugs. Examination of the merchan- property rights may be subject to checking drivers who pass through time convicted drunk driving be heartened with these figures,” dise revealed a total of 22,170 car- civil penalties and criminal prosecu- the checkpoint for signs of alcohol offenders also are required to have said Christopher J. Murphy, director tons, equivalent to over 4.4 million tion. In 2009, 14,841 seizures of or drug impairment. and proper an ignition interlock device installed of the California Office of Traffic individual cigarettes, in violation of counterfeit and pirated goods, with a licensing. If officers suspect that a in their cars under a pilot program in Safety (OTS). “But as encouraging the Marlboro Light 100’s and total domestic value of $260.7 mil- driver has been drinking or is California that was initiated by State as this is, we can’t let up on the Marlboro Gold Pack trademarks. lion, were intercepted in the United impaired, they will conduct field Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D- efforts to encourage and support Counterfeit cigarettes not only States. sobriety tests. Los Angeles). traffic safety.” affect trademark owners, but defraud For information, visit consumers and deprive the govern- www.cbp.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 20, 2011 Campaign Aims to Make Resturants Gun-Free he California Chapters of the tragic shootings in Tucson, to help keep our families and TBrady Campaign to Prevent Arizona. communities safe from gun vio- Gun Violence are launching a The California Brady lence.” public service campaign titled Campaign members are alarmed The California Brady “Demand Gun-free Dining- at the “gun gatherings” organized Campaign is calling upon California Project”, which calls on by groups advocating “Open California businesses and retail all restaurants and businesses Carry” policies over the Internet, establishments to bar open and ‘Hollywood Lane’ Star throughout the state to adopt gun- where they meet at restaurants concealed carrying of guns in free policies to protect patrons and carrying guns holstered to belts, their places of business, which employees. with the live ammunition clips they have the right to do, with the Poses For the Camera California Brady Campaign readily available. exception of uniformed police president Dallas Stout kicked off “This public display and flaunt- officers. the project by sending a letter to ing of semi-automatic handgun California Brady Campaign the California Restaurant weaponry puts restaurant employ- members will be contacting Association asking them to inform ees and customers at risk of an restaurants in their areas with a their members about the work- accident or vigilante-type incident packet of information encourag- place safety issue of the danger of where innocent bystanders could ing owners to adopt a gun-free allowing guns into restaurants, get shot,” said Shikha Hamilton, dining policy. particularly those that serve alco- spokesperson for the California For information, visit hol. Stout said the campaign is Brady Campaign. “The California www.bradycampaign.org/CA. even more pertinent now after the Brady Campaign will do all it can Womenʼs Group Celebrates 20 Years

he Women’s Reproductive Eric Schwartz will appear as a Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. TAssistance Project (WRRAP) special musical guest, and Kelly Sepulveda Blvd. Tickets are $75. will celebrate the organization’s Carlin, daughter of the late comedi- For information, call (818)501- 20th anniversary on Saturday, Jan. an, George Carlin, will also make a 4286, or visit www.wrrap.org. 22 at 8 p.m. with a comedy benefit special appearance. titled “Comic’s Choice Redux”, “’Comic’s Choice Redux’ is the hosted by Wendy Hammers. 13th comedy benefit to raise The event will also celebrate the money for WRRAP, which works ! 38th anniversary of the landmark with hundreds of clinics across the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe nation, including Planned  v. Wade, which legalized abortion. Parenthood,” said Joyce Schorr, Artists scheduled to appear president and founder of WRRAP. " # include comedians Franklyn Ajaye “Women who cannot afford a safe (“National Lampoon’s Hot and legal abortion are helped by    Flashes”; “Car Wash”); John WRRAP’s financial grants. The Fugelsang (“Politically Incorrect primary purpose for WRRAP’s With Bill Maher”); Dana Gould work is for the safety of women,  (“The Simpsons”); Rich Overton who would otherwise be forced to ' & #"&&  '" #%# % "!4& (“The Informant”; “Leverage”); carry a crisis pregnancy to term, "0! &' ' # ! (&! "' Paul Provenza (“Empty Nest”); which in their desperation could 2"(%&&"'0 %"%!' Carrie Snow (“Roseanne”); and cause great harm to themselves.”  !"% &'&(!2"0) Mrs. Arthur Lange, of Burnside Towers, was pictured on the Suzanne Whang (“NYPD Blue”). The event will be held at the %' ''& '"&0%&('! cover of the Jan. 12, 1978 issue of the Park Labrea News.  &('  &"('"! ' ' "  Lange, who had lived at Park La Brea for 23 years at the time, #&& "2"(%" ')&'& was a former star of stage and film who had appeared in the Local High School Students !% 2 )&  '" "!&(' Broadway production, “Honeymoon Lane”. She later married 0' $(  ''"%!20" ! Arthur Lange, a composer, conductor and former music direc- !'%#%'') %"(& 0& ! tor for Fox Studios. After her husbandʼs death in 1956, Lange Selected for Spotlight Awards 0' #%"#%'2 %'& ' 1& 0& became the manager of the Los Angeles office of the United inety-one talented high school niques. The judges chose the top 15 '%(&'& !#%" ' Nations, and later retired. She said in an accompanying article 2"(""&!"''"&' that she was working on creating a memoir of her life, and had Nstudents have been selected as students in each category, who now performing arts semifinalists for advance to the semifinals. &&&' !" ! ''"%!2 %(2 become interested in studying psychic forces and mysticism. the 23rd annual Music Center The 91 semifinalists receive a %)0"% !3 '"!&"% (&!&& Spotlight Awards. unique opportunity to attend spe- & 0 "% &&&' ! ! ' The young artists were selected cial master classes with highly % "&' '# !!!0'"('' from nearly 1,200 Southern regarded professional artists who (&"#% '! ''"%!2&"(&' & Wende Museum Hosts Berlin Wall California students who auditioned offer in-depth insight on perfor- !' & '& '"! 0' # %'( % in six categories, including ballet, mance technique, training and pro- ''"%!2& 2) %2&"'""0' non-classical dance, classical fessional life. Each semifinalist & '& '"! 1#%! 2 '"& Exhibit, Film Screening Jan. 20 voice, non-classical voice, classical will audition again before a new instrumental and jazz instrumental panel of judges, who will then !)( & (&! !"! 02%& '" he Mid City West Community screen at the Wende Museum the- music. select the top two finalist perform- &&&'' ! !0'&' ' Council is promoting a rare atre. T Students from the local area ers in each category. The Music # !!!&&(&#0 2&(&"  opportunity to visit the Wende The Wende Museum is a collec- included Kacey Baughman, a Center will announce 12 perform- "! &!& ' 0 "&' "'!  Museum on Thursday, Jan. 20 and tion-based research and education senior at Hollywood High School, ing arts finalists in March 1, with 2"(% &'( participate in a question and answer institute that preserves Cold War who was selected in the classical the final competition at the Music 2"('""!&('0' ! session on the Berlin Wall Exhibit, artifacts and history, making voice category. Center’s theater on April 30. &' ' # !!! ''"%!2 2"(  ! and view a film screening of a resources available to scholars, Preliminary auditions for the The Music Center Spotlight dance performance on the Miracle and applying historical lessons of & )'  ! "!2 2#%# %! Music Center Spotlight Awards Awards program is a performing Mile. the past to the present. '"%"(2 "% 2"(% '!$"( took place from October to and visual arts education programs The “In/Ex Dance Project”, a A tour of the museum begins at  !"% !3!"% '"!% %! December, during which students for teens, offering training in the contemporary Los Angeles dance 4 p.m., followed by the program at 2"(% &&'&  '& &#"&'"! performed before panels of judges. arts and awarding more than company, performed at the Berlin 5 p.m. &%& !"'%" ')& &0 Students received detailed evalu- $100,000 in scholarships annually. Wall segments at 5900 Wilshire The Museum is located at 5741 ations of their auditions, intended For information, call (213)972- &  '%  #"%' !' "( !'& building last October during the Buckingham Parkway, Suite E, to help them improve their per- 3300, or visit musiccenter.org. &( &#%"%0&"%'%(&'&#"0%& Miracle Mile Art Walk. The group Culver City. For information, visit forming and auditioning tech- " ''"%!2!&(% !#"& has produced a film which will www.wendemuseum.org.  #"2 !' !'& ! "'% % '"( !'& !!"% '"!       2&/(&-"0$,&0        ")+1()0&+4%& 3)2&()             .1-'&+&1&)).      0.(.1 3 5))                     !-).- 0)4)+&'&    "! &25.0* 16 January 20, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Autry National Center Book Club Hosts Author

he Autry National Center’s rooms and cars. Set mostly in the TBook Club kicks off the New American West, the stories fea- Year with a discussion with ture small-town lawyers, ranch- author Maile Meloy on her criti- ers, doctors, parents, and children, cally acclaimed book, “Both and explore the moral quandaries Ways Is the Only Way I Want It” of love, family, and friendship. on Sunday, Jan. 23 from 2 to 4 “Thanks to Meloy’s spare, sub- p.m. dued style, the death and infideli- Published in 2009, the collec- ty running through these tales tion of short stories was included don’t take on as grim a tone as in the “Best of 2009” lists of the you’d expect. Only one story, New York Times Book Review, about the murdered daughter, Los Angeles Times and really makes you want to slit your Amazon.com, and it also received wrists; and, indeed, a wry humor a California Book Award silver appears regularly,” critic Curtis photo courtesy of the Autry National Center medal. The 11 new stories demon- Sittenfeld said. strate the emotional power and Meile Meloy will discuss her book A light reception and book the style that have earned Meloy at the Autry National Center. signing will follow the discussion. praise from critics and devotion The Autry National Center is photo courtesy of LACMA from readers. Propelled by an of place, the collection is about located at 4700 Western Heritage A composite ibis figure circa 711–322 B.C. will be displayed at instinct for storytelling, and con- the battlefields and victories that Way in Griffith Park. For reserva- cerned with the convolutions of exist in seemingly harmless tions, call (323)667-2000 ext. LACMA. The piece is a gift of Varya and Hans Cohn. modern love and the importance spaces such as kitchens, living 391. Museum Exhibit Features Film Caucus Announces New Board Members Ancient World Collection he Caucus For Producers, erning committee, which includes The Caucus supports programs TWriters & Directors has Sharon Arnett, Dave Bell, Steve and projects in television and new any works from the Los Collection. announced that nine members have Binder, Gil Cates, Lionel media, and members have worked MAngeles County Museum The Egyptian portion of the been elected to two-year terms on Chetwynd, Richard Colla, Suzanne in Washington D.C. recently in of Art’s (LACMA) collection new gallery installation the organization’s steering commit- de Passe, Troy DeVolld, Vin Di connection with the recent Federal from the ancient world, includ- addresses several themes: tomb, tee. The new members of the com- Bona, Deildre Dix Hung, Albert Communications Commission ing Egypt, Greece and Rome, temple, animals, and royal mittee include Bill Blinn, Dennis Fisher, Roger Gimbel, Tanya Hart, adoption of the Comcast merger and the Near East, have just images. It includes a number of Doty, Chuck Fries, Sally Hampton, Lee Miller, John Moffitt, Michele and other issues affecting the tele- been reinstalled in newly refur- works reflecting the ingenuity Dorothea Petrie, Norman Powell, Nasraway and Syd Vinnedge. The vision industry. The caucus also bished galleries in the Hammer of the ancient Egyptians. Three Herman Rush, Greg Strangis and Caucus also announced its new presents industry leaders in panel Building. of the works have not been seen Hugh Wright. They will serve on Associates Committee chair is Dan discussions on vital developments Some works that have not before in LACMA’s galleries. the 26-member committee for one Lux, and the new Media Member and changes in television. For been on view for many years All three objects seem to evi- year. Additionally, they will join of the Associates Committee is information, visit www.caucus.org. will be displayed in the new dence the intentions of the members of the organization’s gov- Drew Baldwin. galleries, including two colorful artist, an aspect that helps to mummiform coffin lids, a dior- bridge the very wide span of ite statue from the 26th time between their creation and Egyptian Dynasty, wooden the present. They include a L.A. Chamber of Commerce Honors Sanders tomb models of figures per- composite ibis figure from the forming household duties, and Late Period; a jar with lug han- he Los Angeles Area Chamber Los Angeles Civic Medal of and chair of the Civic Medal burial implements including an dles from the Naqada II Period; Tof Commerce will honor Barry Honor. Selection Committee. embalming hook, a heart scarab and a vase from the New A. Sanders, a retired partner with The selection was announced by “Sanders is a marvelous and a two-finger amulet. Four Kingdom. Latham & Watkins LLP. with its George Kieffer, past chamber chair choice,” said Warren Christopher, 1850s to 1870s era photographs LACMA is located at 5905 who received the Civic Medal of of Egypt by photographers Wilshire Blvd. Honor in 2003. “His kind of Francis Frith and Antonio Beato For information, call superb citizenship and active civic will also be featured, drawn (323)857-6000, or visit involvement are required today to from LACMA’s Vernon www.lacma.org. make our democracy work.” The award is not a business award, but a community award signifying extraordinary civic ʻTour de Cure Ship to Shoreʼ Set leadership and public service over an extended period of time. he American Diabetes from 10-mile family rides to a 100- Previous Civic Medal awardees TAssociation recently launched mile century ride. also include Sherry Lansing, Eli the “Tour de Cure Ship to Shore” The official launch will be held Broad, Father Greg Boyle, John on Jan. 14 for riders, sponsors, and on Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mack, Richard Riordan and registered teams wishing to take at the Reef Restaurant, 880 S. Nancy Daly Riordan. part in the “Tour de Cure”, an Harbor Scenic Drive, Long Beach. Sanders practiced law with upcoming cycling event to raise Guests can meet the individuals Latham & Watkins for more than funds to help stop diabetes. and teams that are participating. 35 years as a partner from 1978- The American Diabetes There are currently nearly 24 mil- 2002, and as executive counsel Association is challenging more lion Americans who have diabetes. from 2003-2005. Sanders is also than 3,000 riders to take part in the Unfortunately, 5.7 million people president of the Board of annual event, which occurs on are unaware that they have the dis- Commissioners of the Recreation May 1, 2011. “Tour de Cure” ease. and Parks Department of the City brings together occasional riders to For information, visit www.dia- of Los Angeles; Chairman of the experienced cyclists with routes betes.org/tour-shiptoshore. Los Angeles Parks Foundation and an adjunct professor in the Communications Studies     Department at UCLA. He is also  Chairman of the Southern  ! ! California Committee for the "      !  "  Olympic Games.        

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‘Get on the Bus’ Students Honored WeHo Outlines Volunteer Options he City of West Hollywood has the local area. The volunteers Tannounced numerous volunteer opportunities are available from 8 opportunities at non-profit organiza- a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through tions and social services agencies Friday. Volunteers are also needed throughout January. to work with students in the Ace of Hearts, a non-profit pet NCJW/LA After School Homework rescue organization dedicated to Club on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. rescuing dogs from L.A. shelters, and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. needs volunteers on Saturday Jan. For information, call Melissa 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at a pet Tillman at (323)852-8505. adoption event at the West In addition, Project Angel Food Hollywood Petco, 508 N. Doheny needs volunteers to cook and deliv- Dr. Volunteers are needed to set up er free meals on Thursday, Jan. 27. from noon to 1 p.m. and break down Volunteer orientations are held from from 4 to 5 p.m., as well as individ- 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 922 Vine St. For uals who can be trained as walkers information, call (323)845-1816, or for large dogs. Ace of Hearts res- e-mail to volunteers@angel - cues American bulldogs, mastiffs food.org. and other large dogs, and volunteers Free People, an environmental require excellent social, communi- non-profit organization dedicated to cation and people skills to show the growing a sustainable future for Lps dogs to interested parties. For infor- Angeles, also needs people on mation, call (310)358-3344 or e- Saturday, Jan. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to mail to [email protected]. noon for a tree planting project in NCJW/LA also needs volunteers Wilshire Heights. All volunteers photo courtesy of Joshua Barash for its “Light Up A Library” pro- must pre-register by e-mailing vol- Three of the 14 students selected to participate in the Cityʼs “Get on the Bus” Creative Arts/Education gram, where volunteers read aloud [email protected]. Initiative were recognized recently as part of the city commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to classes at their school libraries in The students included Michela Pizzia (left), Bianna Mardarenko, Michelle Liberman, and were joined by West Hollywood City Councilmember Abbe Land. Mayor Appoints Beyer to New L.A. Art Show Features Fine Print Fair Post on Commission obert D. Beyer was appointed management will serve our airports he 27th annual IFPDA Los Rto the Los Angeles Board of well as we strive to modernize and TAngeles Fine Print Fair will be Airport Commissioners (BOAC) operate them successfully, to at the FADA Fine Art Dealers Fair on Jan. 18 by Mayor Antonio improve services to travelers, and until Jan. 23 at the Los Angeles Villaraigosa. Beyer is chairman of to remain competitive in the global Convention. Chaparal Investments LLC, a pri- market.” Curators, collectors, publishers vate investment and holding com- Beyer is a director of two and artists will participate, and pany he founded in 2009. Fortune 100 companies, The demonstrations of printmaking will Villaraigosa said he will bring Allstate Corporation and The take place each day by members of decades of experience in business Kroger Co. He also serves as Chair the Los Angeles Printmakers management as well as overseeing of the Board of Visitors of The Society. operating, financial and real assets. UCLA Anderson School of The fair is part of the L.A. Art “I am proud to welcome Robert Management, as a trustee and Show, and will be held at the Los D. Beyer to the Board of Airport immediate past Chair of Harvard Angeles Convention Center, West Commissioners,” Villaraigosa said. Westlake School, and is a member Hall A, 1201 South Figueroa St. “His unique combination of experi- of the Board of Councilors of the Visit www.laartshow.com. ence in business and investment USC College of Letters.

photo courtesy of the Tobey C. Moss Gallery “L.A. Sky With Spinning Hearts” is one of the works that will be dis- played during the 27th annual IFPDA Los Angeles Fine Print Fair.

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Students Learn to Create Bob Baker Marionette Theater Opens Season he Bob Baker Marionette TTheater will usher in its 51st Poetry at Workshops season as the nation’s oldest ongo- ing puppet theater with a show titled “Magic Strings” opening Saturday, Jan. 22. To celebrate the new season, all tickets for the pro- duction are $15. “Magic Strings” is a special show for the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, and has entertained audi- ences for generations. With the Theater’s “in-the-round” cabaret style, the puppeteers are not only exposed to the audience, but serve as an integral part of the show. The production features over 100 of Baker’s marionettes in an hour-long variety revue, including puppet horses frolicking on an old- fashioned merry-go-round, a roller skating opera diva, a marionette “Day at the Circus”, and a grand photo courtesy of Pilgrim School finale that is a red, white and blue Poet Cecilia Woloch speaks to students at Pilgrim School. celebration of America. After the performance, guests are invited to oet Cecilia Woloch held work- ners to seniors on Jan. 13 as part have refreshments. Pshops with Pilgrim School of the school’s Visiting Writers The Bob Baker Marionette students ranging from kindergart- and Artists Series. Theater is the oldest theatre of its Students in grades K-5 wrote kind in the United States. In 2009, group poems together (left), with the Bob Baker Marionette Theater each line coming from a different was declared an historic cultural monument by the City of Los Wishness student. Woloch, who also teach- es at USC, read several poems Angeles. The flower might wish for The theatre is located at 1345 petals, about family and friends from her most recent book, “Carpathia”, as West First St. For information, call The petals might wish for (213)250-9995, or visit www.bob- photo © Bob Baker Marionette Theater sunlight. well as poems from an earlier bakermarionettes.com. Bob Baker Marionette Theater will host “Magic Strings” Jan. 22. The sunlight might wish to book titled “Sacrifice”. sleep, Pilgrim School is located at 540 Sleep might wish to awaken. S. Commonwealth Ave. For infor- Waking might wish for a mation and a complete list of vis- Blessed Sacrament Hosts Catholic Schools Week flower. iting artists and authors, call (213)385-7351, or visit lessed Sacrament School is cel- the day. The finalists in the poetry teachers are also planning other spe- www.Pilgrim-School.org. Bebrating the annual Catholic contest will be competing that cial events for students that will Schools Week next week with a evening at 6:30 p.m., and although occur throughout the week. The cel- school-wide poetry contest on classes are not in session, students ebration will culminate on Friday Monday, Jan. 24 and open houses on will be around, according to with students encouraged to come to Tuesday, January 24. Principal Suzanne Patterson-Jones. school dressed as their favorite The school is hosting two open Volunteer members of the 8th grade superhero. houses on Tuesday for visitors inter- class will provide tours and answer Blessed Sacrament School, locat- ested in learning more about questions, as will teachers and ed at 6657 W. Sunset Blvd., is one of Catholic education. The first will be Patterson-Jones. The open houses only four Jesuit-sponsored elemen- held from 10 a.m. to noon, so visi- are an especially good time to visit tary schools in California. tors can visit classrooms while the school and learn more about the For information, call Patterson- school is in session. The second will difference a focused private educa- Jones at (323)467-4177. or visit be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for tion can make for students. www.schoolblessedsacrament.org. individuals who cannot visit during Patterson-Jones and the school’s

photo courtesy of the NHM The “T. Rex Growth Series” will be on display at the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum.

L.A. County Natural History Museum Unveils T. Rex Exhibit he Los Angeles County an a 11-foot baby, to a 20-foot TNatural History Museum juvenile, to the young adult, 30- (NHM) held a press conference on foot “Thomas the T. Rex” fossil. Wednesday to unveil the “T. Rex The rare and T. Rex specimens Growth Series”, the world’s only were displayed for the first time Tyrannosaurus Rex life series following their articulation and which will be installed as a major preparation at Phil Fraley centerpiece inside the museum’s Productions in New Jersey. new Dinosaur Hall opening July The Natural History Museum of 2011. Los Angeles County is located at The NHM T. Rex Growth 900 Exposition Blvd. For infor- Series” offers a look at the ways mation, call (213)763-3466, or the Tyrannosaurus Rex grew, from visit www.nhm.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 20, 2011

Gymnasts Perform at ʻL.A. Lightsʼ Tourney West Hollywood umerous world-renowned Ngymnasts from 25 countries Remembers Roe V. Wade will participate in the “2011 L.A. Lights Tournament” running Friday, Jan. 21 through 23. Olympic medal winners and TV stars are scheduled to appear.

The event is the nation’s largest annual rhythmic gymnastics com- petition, and is sponsored by Los Angeles School of Gymnastics and sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation and the USA Gymnastics Federation. It showcases more than 200 of the world’s most diverse and competi- tive athletes in rhythmic gymnas- tics. Athletes scheduled to participate include Anna Bessonova, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist; Liubov Charkashyna, 2010 World Championship bronze medalist; and Rachel Girma, a finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance” and a mem- ber of the United States National photo courtesy of Richard Settle Group Team. Participants also come from Japan, Mexico, Russia and The West Hollywood City Council presented commendation many other countries. Tuesday in recognition of the 38th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade to The event runs from 8 a.m. to 8 members of the Womenʼs Advisory Board and the National Council p.m. each day at the Veterans of Jewish Women, Los Angeles. Pictured (from left) are advisory board member Marcy Norton, Ruth Williams, director of Advocacy Photo courtesy of 2011 L.A. Lights Tournament Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Rachel Girma of “So You Think You Dance” will be one of the perform- Overland Ave., Culver City. for NCJW/LA, West Hollywood councilmember Abbe Land and For information, visit ers in this yearʼs tournament. board member Kris Slawosky. www.lalightsmeet.com.

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Call 1-800-326-5500 Mention offer code 400024 10DM1145 20 January 20, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Salvia Sales Proliferate in Hollywood From page 1 “drug of concern”, and the agency make sure that our research and the National Survey on Drug Use and is currently studying the substance science is legitimate. We look at the Health published in 2008, it is esti- for possible inclusion on the federal substance’s use, it’s potential for mated that 1.8 million people ages list of controlled substances. abuse and other factors. It’s a long 12 or older have used salvia. “We think it is bad stuff,” said process that is very meticulous.” Some states have passed legisla- Payne, who is based in Washington tion regulating the sale possession D.C. “It’s a plant that produces hal- and use of salvia, including lucinogenic effects, and just We think people Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, because it is not illegal under feder- Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, al law does not mean it is safe. We should stay Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, think people should stay away from North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, it, we don’t think it is safe.” away from it, South Dakota and Virginia. Other Federal legislation to outlaw we don’t think it countries that have regulated the salvia was introduced in 2002 by drug include Australia, Belgium, Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA), but the bill is safe.” Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Italy, was ultimately dropped after being Japan, Spain, and Sweden. Former considered in various committees. Rusty Payne, California State Assemblymember Payne said that neither the federal DEA spokesperson Anthony Adams had proposed leg- government or state agencies keeps islation to ban salvia, but that bill track of statistics involving over- also failed, and no other state legis- doses or crimes related to salvia, Salvia, scientifically known as lation is currently pending. Ron and he added he is not aware of any Salvia divinorum or salvinorin A, is Owens, a spokesperson for the deaths caused by the drug. Payne a member of the mint family of California Department of Public said salvia is most commonly plants. According to research con- Health, said the department has not completed any studies on salvia and added that the drug is “not on our radar.” Local law enforcement officials with the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department also said salvia is not considered to be a problem, other than if someone were to be caught driving under the influence of the substance, accord- ing to Lt. Lawrence Del Mese, with the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. “There is so much going on here [in West Hollywood] that I haven’t heard about any major problems involving salvia,” Del Mese said. “The problem would occur if we photo by Edwin Folven had someone driving under the The Black Myst shop on Hollywood Boulevard is one of many that sells influence of it, which would be salvia. treated like any other situation of driving under the influence of from teens and young adults to peo- eons for medicinal purposes, and drugs. It may not be illegal, but if ple in their 50s and 60s. Prices now people use it recreationally. someone is driving while impaired, range between $11 to $160 per You can get it at any of the smoke that would be illegal.” gram, depending on the concentra- shops on Hollywood Boulevard.” Det. Burt Feldtz, head of the nar- tion level. He added that the recom- Payne added that people should cotics unit for the LAPD’s mended use is to smoke the drug at be very cautious about salvia, and Hollywood Division, said he is home in a dimly lit room, because it that it will likely someday be illegal aware that salvia is widely sold at can bring on a dream-like state that throughout the United States. shops on Hollywood Boulevard, lasts for a several minutes. “It’s bad stuff, you shouldn’t do but added that there is nothing the “The question is, ‘what is an it, but there is nothing we can do police can do to prevent the sale acceptable drug, and what is not about it right now,” Payne added. and use of the substance. Feldtz acceptable?’ Salvia is no better or “It’s frustrating because people added, however, that salvia “is worse than anything else, like alco- think we can just wave a magic scary stuff,” and said it is some- hol or cigarettes, but those are wand and make this stuff illegal, thing that deserves closer evalua- legal,” Pakthasarathy said. “It is not but it’s a long and complicated tion. to be consumed in public and we process, and we are not at that point “In Hollywood, we see a lot of tell people that. It has been used for yet.” weird drugs like LSD and every- thing else, as opposed to some divi- sions within the city where they pri- photo by Edwin Folven marily deal with marijuana or Several souvenir shops advertise that they sell the substance in their cocaine,” Feldtz said. “I don’t know front windows, including Capital Rock. much about it, but [salvia] doesn’t sound good. They say it gives you a smoked, but there are leaves of the ducted by the DEA, it produces hal- euphoric feeling for about 30 sec- plant available for use in tea, and lucinogenic effects, but is different onds, and it is sold in a lot of the orally as a liquid. The drug is sold than LSD and similar drugs in that hookah clubs. It appears at this in different concentrations, and its it stimulates different portions of point to be more of a curiosity.” effects vary depending on the the brain. The effects are also much Salvia can be purchased at sever- dosage. Payne said salvia has not shorter with salvia — anywhere al shops in Hollywood, and some yet been tested thoroughly by the openly advertise it their front win- U.S. food and Drug Administration, dows. It is available in a variety of but federal officials are currently in “The question concentrations at Black Myst, a the process of initiating testing and is, ‘what is an smoke shop and hookah lounge research. He said the process for located at 6702 Hollywood Blvd. having a drug placed on the list of acceptable Srinivas Pakthasarathy, an employ- federally controlled substances is drug, and what ee at Black Myst, said salvia has lengthy, and requires significant been used for centuries for medici- coordination by the DEA, the FDA is not nal purposes, and said the only and the Health and Human Service acceptable?’ harmful effects are caused by the Department. Although the process carcinogens that occur when the of studying the drug has begun, substance is smoked and inhaled. there is no timeline for completion, -Srinivas Pakthasarathy, He said customers must be 18 years and once the study is complete, it employee at Black Myst old to purchase salvia, and they do must be vetted by Congress before not allow it to be smoked on the becoming law. premises. Pakthasarathy added that “There are a lot of different fac- from 30 seconds to 30 minutes he has seen an influx of people tors that go into this,” Payne said. depending on the dosage — com- seeking to buy salvia since the photo by Edwin Folven “We have to be sure that this will pared to several hours with LSD. Miley Cyrus video was made pub- Smoking salvia is not allowed at the smoke shops, which do allow peo- stand up in court, so we have to According to a report by the lic, and said the customers range ple to light up flavored tobacco. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 20, 2011 Soccer Team Hopes for Championship

From page 1 girls’ team before he was trans- but his expectations changed response from the players and was ferred to teach at Roybal High when he saw them in action. something the team sorely needed. School in 2010. He was transferred “I wasn’t familiar with the team Assistant coach Edwin Sinecio back to Hollywood High School at first,” Maldonado said. “But echoed the team’s appreciation for this year and was given another once I saw them on the field, I was Maldonado’s more structured opportunity to coach the boys. surprised to find that there was a style. Maldonado admitted he did not lot of talent on this team.” “It’s a totally different year,” expect much when he first took The team kept working and Sinecio said. “With coach over the team. Maldonado instilled a new work Maldonado, the first priority is “I didn’t have high expecta- ethic, emphasizing that the game discipline and that’s what you tions,” Maldonado said. needed to be played “mentally as need in order to have a good Maldonado did not know much well as physically.” His emphasis team.” about the team he was inheriting, on discipline drew a positive Sinecio has been involved with the boys soccer team at Hollywood High School since 1995. He has assisted the various coaches for most of those years and was the head coach for the 2007-08 season. He led the Sheiks to a 10-2-5 record that year, losing to Taft High School in the third round of the playoffs. Sinecio said the team could go far this season. “My expectation is for this team to take the league championship,” Sinecio said. One key player is senior for- ward Andy Sandoval. Maldonado has known Sandoval since his freshman year and has been impressed with him ever since. “He has showed tremendous tal- ent since he was in ninth grade,” Maldonado said. Sandoval is in his second season photo by Rafael Guerrero playing varsity and leads the team Senior mid-fielder Jimmy Espinal is one of the standout players on the with six goals this season. team. He takes the free kicks for the team. Jimmy Espinal is another player Maldonado expects to carry the team. The five-foot-two Espinal is said. “He has a tremendous shot High School 4-3 on Jan. 12. also in his second year on the var- and great knowledge of how to “There are really no weak teams sity team and the senior midfield- play soccer.” in our league,” Maldonado said. er takes all of the free kicks for the Maldonado expects the road to a “Everyone of these teams could Sheiks. He has scored three goals league title to be very difficult. potentially become the league this year and is tied for second on They recorded a tie in their first champion.” Central League contest against Still, Maldonado is confident photo by Rafael Guerrero the team. “He may be small but he is a Belmont High School and had to his team’s talent will carry them to Hollywood High School soccer coach Jorge Maldonado (left) has rein- tremendous player,” Maldonado come back from a two-goal deficit the top of the Central League and stituted a sense of discipline in the team. to defeat Kennedy Community maybe further. Budget Cuts Could Impact Senior Services Bill Will Ensure Women Have From page 3

program was eliminated and 2,289, deficit. said. “The governor presented an Access to Mammograms or 18 percent, of MSSP clients “The magnitude of the state honest budget and showed his tate Assemblymember woman should and shouldn’t were placed in nursing home care, budget crisis is unlike anything willingness to make the difficult SAnthony Portantino (D-La begin receiving these screenings. it would wipe out any savings to we have experienced since the decisions necessary to balance Canada Flintridge) has introduced This measure cuts through that the state. Great Depression,” Villaraigosa our state’s budget.” new legislation that would ensure confusion and gives patients and If MSSP is eliminated, the cost more women have access to doctors maximum flexibility so of providing care could be passed mammograms. that women are afforded early on to local governments, but The bill, AB 137, requires detection opportunities. It is good Castro said most MSSP clients health insurance companies to for the patient and in the long run, would likely be forced to find beds provide women with information good for the insurance provider as in nursing homes or they would on when they should start screen- early detection helps save lives just stay at home ing for breast cancer, and elimi- and certainly saves health care “These seniors are probably nates guidelines in the insurance dollars.” going to have to stay home and code that limited coverage for The current law required insur- they will die,” Castro said. mammograms for younger ance companies to provide a Brown’s proposed budget seeks women. Doctors will be allowed baseline mammogram at age 35, for spending cuts to reduce the to determine the need for mam- and mammograms every other state’s budget deficit, which is mograms on tests based on a list year after age 40. The updating of projected to be $24.5 billion over of risk factors for breast cancer the insurance code will allow the next 18 months. People with instead of a woman’s age under women to get tested earlier for Medi-Cal would have their doc- the new legislation. breast cancer and could lead to tor’s visits capped at 10 per year “While many PPO’s do allow earlier detection and more effec- under the proposals and a five dol- for this kind of coverage, this bill tive treatment. lar office co-payment and $50 will ensure that all California “I am introducing this bill again emergency room co-payment insurers provide life-saving mam- this year because it’s an important would be added. Caps on annual mograms,” Portantino said. health measure that will give benefits for items such as hearing “There has been a lot of confusion women more control over their aids and other medical equipment in recent years over when a lives and health,” Portantino said. would also be added. Other spend- ing cuts include reductions in wel- fare, social services and increased fees at community colleges and School Safety Reviewed universities. From page 3 With all of the proposed cuts, Brown has taken a lot of criticism, but he did gain support from department and parents would be instances, the student may have Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who called. A counseling session would brought the weapon to school for commended the governor for tak- photo by Rafael Guerrero take place where they speak with protection. ing an aggressive approach to The JFS facility on Fairfax provides a variety of services that may be the student and determine why the “I’m always advocating that if dealing with the state’s massive impacted by the proposed state budget. gun was brought to the school in the students have problems, they should first place. Burns said in most feel free to talk to administration,” 22 January 20, 2011 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Patio Smoking Ban to Go Into Effect

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your cigarette butts.” Monsieur Marcel Pain Vin Et restaurant and bar will be allowed to Restaurants with bars that also Fromage, a French restaurant also create smoking operation plans, to serve food on the patios will not be located in the Farmers Market. The allow smoking on the patios during excluded. restaurant currently has a designated certain hours. Hotels will also be “If food is being served on the smoking section on the patio that encouraged to establish smoke-free patio, it will be a no-go for a will be eliminated when the ban areas around their pools through smoke,” said Todd Leitz, spokesper- takes effect. incentive plans. son for LaBonge. As for the Farmers Market itself, The ban on smoking outdoors is Starbucks has taken the ban a step all of the businesses aim to be aimed at reducing exposure to sec- further and now prohibits patio smoke-free by the time the ban ondhand smoke, which has been smoking at all of its stores through- classified as a carcinogen by the out California. Environmental Protection Agency. “We appreciate Councilmembers “Smoking is a According to the American Cancer Smith and LaBonge for recognizing personal Society, secondhand smoke is our commitment to providing a responsible for 3,400 lung-cancer comfortable environment for our decision, but so deaths in non-smoking adults, and customers to enjoy their Starbucks is the decision 50,000 to 300,000 lung infections in experience. We made this change children under 18 months every because an increasing number of not to smoke. year. communities across California are The enforcement of the ban in restricting smoking in outdoor areas Los Angeles could prove tricky. -Councilmember Toim and we’re pleased with how our Many people may still smoke on LaBonge, 4th District customers have responded,” said a restaurant patios until and Leitz spokesperson for Starbucks in a acknowledged it would be up to statement. takes effect, according to their restaurant owners to keep smokers Other restaurants in Los Angeles spokesperson Ilysha Buss. from lighting up. have also been proactive at banning Many other cities, such as “We are hoping the ban will be photo by Rafael Guerrero smoking on their patios. Ulysses Burbank, Malibu, and Calabasas self-enforcing,” Leitz said. “If Starbucks has inplemented a no smoking rule on the patios of its estab- Voyage, a Greek restaurant at the have enacted similar bans. The City someone lights up and a manager Original Farmers Market, has not of West Hollywood is also consider- asks the person to put it out, we lishments. The City of Los Angelesʼ ban will go into effect in March. allowed smoking on their patio for ing drafting an ordinance to ban hope that would be the end of it. six years. A manager at the restau- smoking in outdoor dining areas Most people are usually courteous that,” Leitz said. “The police have inside restaurants and bars. rant said they allowed it the first and will review the ordinance at the enough to put the smoke out.” better things to do, but if someone “People freaked out when they year they opened but many cus- city council’s next meeting on Feb. If a smoker refuses to put out the refuses to cooperate, then that’s banned smoking in bars,” Leitz said. tomers complained about the 7. Provisions in the proposed ordi- cigarette, the manager would have what will happen.” “But now it’s the way we live and smoke. nance include excluding bars and to involve the police to deal with the While there may be some early everyone adjusted.” Another restaurant that will make nightclubs from the ban. matter. resistance to the ban by some, Leitz For more information on the changes to its smoking policy is Establishments that operate a “Hopefully it doesn’t come to said people will get used to it, like smoking ban, call (213)978-3569 or they did for a previous smoking ban visit www.lapublichealth.org/tob. Waxman Addresses Local Constituents From page 1 governor Sarah Palin, who used the healthcare reform is one of the cost of the drugs. He also applaud- term “blood libel” in referring to most important issues currently ed provisions that require insur- members of the media who blamed affecting people, and that the ance companies to offer coverage her rhetoric for inspiring the suspect repeal effort by the Republican to people with pre-existing med- in the shooting. members of the House is further ical conditions, and to children. He “I don’t think any new laws need evidence that more civil discussion added that if a repeal of the legis- to be passed, I’ve been in govern- needs to occur. He also challenged lation were to occur, it would be a ment for 40 years, and I’ve never the Republican assertion that the serious setback for the American felt threatened. I think we have to public. look at it as an aberration,” “They will take away the ability Waxman said. “We have to take “The goal should for people to have coverage, they reasonable precautions, and per- will take away the ability for peo- haps the weapons ban would have be to figure out ple to get insurance without life- helped. I hope the rhetoric will be what we can do time limits,” Waxman said. “They replaced by honest debate, and I will take away tax credits for small hope President Obama’s remarks to improve the businesses, and they will make will remind people to step back and economy, and insurance more expensive for large understand that we need to talk in a businesses as well. That’s what way with others, that even though what will help they are arguing is the best solu- we might disagree, we don’t demo- the American tion, against what they describe as nize.” a ‘job-killing health bill’.” Waxman also addressed the cur- people move Waxman also said he hopes that rent situation involving the repeal forward.” the federal DREAM Act will be of federal healthcare reform legis- resurrected, which would give stu- lation. The congressman said he dents who have immigrated to the expected the Republican majority -Congressman Henry Waxman United States a chance at citizen- in the House of Representatives to ship, and hailed the repeal of the approve a repeal, which occurred federal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Wednesday, but added that it will legislation will cut jobs, and added policy as a major step in securing not be passed in the Democratic- that millions of Americans will individual rights. Waxman also controlled Senate or approved by benefit from the provisions in the defended the federal stimulus bill, Obama. Waxman added that healthcare bill. which he said generated thousands photo by Edwin Folven “The Republicans took office in of jobs and pumped billions of dol- Congressman Henry Waxman spoke at the NCJW/LA headquarters on the House, and the first thing they lars into projects throughout the Jan. 13, and discussed a variety of topics, including healthcare reform, Answers From Page 16 said they wanted to do was make country. and the shootings in Tucson. the whole process more open, “It provided jobs for people who more transparent,” Waxman said. were about to lose them,” Waxman “With the bill they want to pass to added “It wasn’t as strong as it their differences and work togeth- repeal healthcare reform, there has could have been, but it was as er. been no openness, no chance to strong as President Obama could “We can stop them from doing offer amendments, and no oppor- have gotten.” bad things, and they can stop us tunity for an open process.” Waxman said in the days ahead, from doing good things,” Waxman Waxman hailed many compo- he will be working with other added. “It means we have to listen nents of the healthcare reform leg- members of Congress to preserve to one another, and I hope that’s islation, including he elimination the healthcare bill and move for- what we do. The goal should be to of the “doughnut hole”, which is ward on other issues that directly figure out what we can do to the difference between the amount affect the American people. He improve the economy, and what senior citizens are subsidized for added that he hopes members of will help the American people prescription drugs and the actual both political parties will put aside move forward.”