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Volume 29 No. 39 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities September 26, 2019 WeHo votes to connect ‘HAWK’ signal makes crossing safer bike lanes to Beverly Hills n Pedestrian-activated n Lanterns coming to Santa Monica Boulevard crosswalk on Sixth Street better connects BY CAMERON KISZLA LACMA, Park La Brea The West Hollywood City Council approved two improvements to Santa BY EDWIN FOLVEN Monica Boulevard on Sept. 23. In a pair of 4-0 votes, the council Los Angeles City Councilman elected to move forward with David Ryu, 4th District, joined installing bike lanes between officials from the Department of Doheny and Almont drives and with Transportation Wednesday morn- installing overhead decorative ing to dedicate a new pedestrian- lanterns between Robertson activated traffic signal and cross- Boulevard and Hancock Avenue. walk on Sixth Street at Spaulding Councilman John Duran was absent. Avenue. The new 600-foot-long bike lanes The new signal and crosswalk will connect West Hollywood’s exist- will make it safer to cross between ing bike lanes on Santa Monica Hancock Park, which surrounds Boulevard to those in Beverly Hills. photo by Edwin Folven the Los Angeles County Museum Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu and city and county repre- “We advocated for our neighbors of Art and the La Brea Tar Pits and sentatives discussed the new crosswalk and signal on Sixth Street. in Beverly Hills to install their Museum, and a sidewalk running lanes,” Mayor Pro Tempore along the south side of Park La Lindsey Horvath said. “I know they Brea. LADOT General Manager activate the signal. Once that can proceed through the cross- went through a whole process. The Seleta Reynolds said it uses the occurs, the light turns yellow and walk. least we can do is connect that last most cutting-edge signal technolo- then solid red, requiring traffic to Ryu praised the signal and piece from our city to theirs.” gy to ensure safety. stop. After a solid red phase, the crosswalk as the latest safety mea- City staff proposed four methods Known as a high-intensity acti- light begins flashing red and a sure for the local area and a model of creating the space necessary for vated crosswalk beacon, or countdown timer for pedestrians for the rest of the city. bike lanes on both sides of the HAWK for short, the signal has begins to show how much time is “There have been far too many street: narrowing the median that photo by Cameron Kiszla multiple phases. It remains dark left to cross. If the pedestrian has accidents on this stretch of Sixth divides traffic, eliminating street New bike lanes will be installed on so motorists can pass by until a finished crossing and the red Street, which connects residential Santa Monica Boulevard. pedestrian pushes a button to lights are still flashing, motorists See WeHo page 30 See Police page 29 Auction digs up rare fossilized Temple is a refuge for all n Beth Chayim mined to make history on its own. Chadashim founded The group was comprised of saber-toothed cat skull as nation’s first LGBT gay Jews who had struggled to find a house of worship that n Specimen was found Jewish temple would accept them. They initial- at Wilshire Boulevard BY EDWIN FOLVEN ly joined the Metropolitan Community Church, a Christian construction site in 1955 Three years after the 1969 institution in Los Angeles that Stonewall Riots in New York was the first in the nation to BY EDWIN FOLVEN City became a catalyst for the accept gays and lesbians, but as LGBT rights movement and Jews, the Christian church didn’t A fossilized saber-toothed cat sparked a decades-long struggle serve their religious needs. Like skull that was found decades ago in for equality, a small group of See Congregation page 29 debris from a construction site on Jews in Los Angeles was deter- Wilshire Boulevard is scheduled to be sold on Sept. 28 by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The fossil, which has a minimum bid of $690,000 and could sell for more than $1 million, is considered one of the best examples of a saber- toothed cat skull in existence. It has been in the private collection of Los Angeles resident Arnold Newman since the 1970s and has never photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions before been offered for sale at auc- A rare fossilized saber-toothed cat skull will be sold at auction on Sept. 28. tion. While sales of such fossils are Museums of Los Angeles County, a saber-toothed cat that he previ- generally opposed by scientists and which oversees the La Brea Tar Pits ously sold, were not from the muse- museum authorities who believe and Museum where similar fossils um’s collection and therefore not they should be in public collections, are housed. Newman possesses a stolen or missing. The letter by the pending sale has generated letter from 1980 from a museum William A. Akersten, then-curator photo courtesy of Rabbi Jonathan Klein interest but not controversy with official who determined the fos- Beth Chayim Chadashim hosts a lively Rosh Hashanah ceremony dur- authorities at the Natural History silized skull, and another skull from See Fossil page 30 ing High Holy Days observances, which will be held at Temple Isaiah. 2 September 26, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills Library’s Central Library, downtown. enced generations of artists. Butler The free bilingual book festival for organized the artist’s retrospective run- Chamber families invites people to read, dream ning Sept. 29 through Jan. 5 at the and celebrate in two languages. It will museum. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of include workshops, musical perfor- (310)443-7000, hammer.ucla.edu. Commerce for an installment of its mances and storytelling with local and Future Member Lunch and Learn series international authors. 630 W. Fifth St. on Thursday, Sept. 26, from noon to (213)228-7000, lapl.org. Sundays Live 1:30 p.m. in the chamber’s board room. The meeting is open to future chamber music series members and existing members who LA Philharmonic Music lovers are invited to a perfor- bring a prospective new member with Conductor Enluis Montes Olivar leads mance by Marcia Dickstein, the them. Admission is free; registration is the L.A. Philharmonic in a performance Debussy Trio and Friends on Sunday, required. 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., titled “Copland’s America” on Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. James’ 2nd Floor. (310)248-1000 ext. 157, Saturday, Sept. 28, in-the-City. The performance is part of beverlyhillschamber.com. at 11 a.m. in the the Los Angeles County Museum of Walt Disney Art’s Sundays Live series, which will Concert Hall. be held at St. James in-the-City (St. ‘Once Upon a Time Audiences will James Episcopal Church). Dickstein, learn about com- founder and artistic director of the at Sunset Plaza’ poser Aaron Debussy Trio, has been enticing new Enjoy “Once Upon a Time at Sunset Copland’s extraor- audiences to harp for many years and Plaza,” an event celebrating Sunset dinary musical inspiring composers to write new Plaza in West Hollywood, on vision and how it became a quintessen- works for the harp in the classical and Thursday, Sept. 26, from noon to 7 tial symbol of America by hearing jazz genres. She will be joined by vio- p.m. at Alley on Sunset. A special trib- examples of some of his most popular list David Walther and flutist Angela ute to designer Holly Harp will be held. music, some selections featuring Weigand. Admission is free. 3903 8647 Sunset Blvd. (310)652-6844, dancers. Tickets start at $23. 111 S. Wilshire Blvd. lacma.org. alleyonsunset.com. Grand Ave. laphil.com photo by Ed Kreiger

Shaw Purnell, Leah Zhang and Abby Eiland star in Cailin Harrison’s play Art of Nayland ‘Golden Age “Last Swallows” running from Saturday, Sept. 21, through Sunday, Oct. ‘Batman Day 20, at the Other Space @The Actors Company in West Hollywood. The Blake of Radio’ cast also includes Matthew Downs, Ty Mayberry, Leilani Smith, Bob Cruise-in’ Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Members of SAG-AFTRA present the Telford and Tina Van Berckelaer. The play that illustrates how even fam- Fans of the Caped Crusader are invited Angeles presents “No Wrong Holes: “Golden Age of Radio,” recreating per- ilies who love each other can be amazingly dysfunctional. Elizabeth is to the “Batman Day and Lamborghini Thirty Years of Nayland Blake,” an formances from original radio scripts convinced her husband Robert will die soon, and she’s determined to Cruise-in” on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 8 exhibit running from Sunday, Sept. 29, with sound effects and original adver- to 11 a.m. Level Four of the Petersen through Sunday, Jan. 26. For over 30 get the whole family together for a final holiday. Of course, all three tisements, on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 3 Automotive Museum’s parking struc- years, artist, educator and curator Blake and 7 p.m. at the Autry Museum of the grown children and their spouses have their own lives, agendas and ture. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of has been a critical figure in American American West. Crossroads West Cafe emergencies, but a few obstacles won’t stop Elizabeth. Showtimes are “Batman” and view vehicles from the art, working between sculpture, draw- will serve a limited menu from 6 to 7 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $30. 916 A N. movies and TV series, as well as many ing, performance and video. “No p.m. in conjunction with the event. Formosa Ave. (323)960-5770, onstage411.com/swallows. Lamborghinis. Wrong Holes” is the most comprehen- Admission is free; space is limited. The first 100 sive survey of Blake’s work to date and 4700 Western Heritage Way. attendees will the first solo institutional presentation theautry.org. performance art and specialty acts curat- Civic Center Drive. E-waste will be receive a free lim- in Los Angeles. 1717 E. Seventh St., ed by Burgundy. Timed entry is avail- conducted by certified electronics recy- ited edition downtown. (213)928-0833,

able from 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursday cler Homeboy Recycling. All electron- Batmobile poster. theicala.org. ‘Artcrimes’ through Sunday. 1621 N Cahuenga ics are accepted with the exception of Vehicle owners “Artcrimes,” a pop-up installation Blvd. tiny.cc/artcrimesburgundy. hazardous materials, large appliances, are invited to reg- exploring the evolution of the art by thermostats, light bulbs and batteries. ister their cars for LGBTQ theater artist and “Cakeland” creator Scott For information, call Matt Magener at the event. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Celebration Theatre, Los Angeles’ old-

Hove, tattooist Henry Lewis and WeHo e-waste (323)848-6894, or email mmagen- petersen.org. est LGBTQ theater, is hosting a free Burgundy Room founder Vanessa [email protected]. staged reading of the new play “David Burgundy, is running from Thursday, recycling + Jonathan” on Monday, Sept. 30, at Sept. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 26, in a The city of West Hollywood’s Art discussion 7:30 p.m. in the West Hollywood City space next to the Burgundy Room in Environmental Services program is Los Angeles Join the Hammer Museum’s chief cura- Council Chambers. “David + Jonathan” Hollywood. “Artcrimes” will feature offering free document and hard drive tor Connie Butler for a discussion with is a biblical LGBTQ love story written new immersive installations and sculp- shredding and e-waste collection for Libros Festival artist Lari Pittman on Sunday, Sept. 29, and directed by Nathan Mohebbi. tures by Hove; large-scale murals, paint- businesses and residents on Saturday, Enjoy the inaugural Los Angeles Libros at 2 p.m. at the museum. A prolific artist Donations are accepted. 625 N. San ings and graphic work by Lewis; and Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon on West Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 and longtime professor in UCLA’s Vicente Blvd. (323)848-6577, cutting-edge and thought-provoking Third Street between Foothill Road and a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Los Angeles Public Department of Art, Pittman has influ- weho.org. Temple Beth Zion Founded 1946 Bogie’s Liquor 5555 West Olympic Blvd. • Los Angeles, CA 90036 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. (323)933-9136 SUITE 330 P.O. BOX 36036 www.tbzla.org LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 It’s Football (323)933-5518 High Holiday Service BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B 2019 / 5779-5780 Season! BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Conducted by Rabbi Moshe Halfon

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Center for Advanced Film Studies celebrates 50 years at the Doheny Greystone Mansion n Oil tycoon’s home has rich cinematic history BY KATE DIETEL

The American Film Institute cel- ebrated the 50th anniversary of its Center for Advanced Film Studies with tours of the Doheny Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills on Sept. 22. photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Over 150 guests, members and Attendees at past Evening with the Mayor events include Beverly Hills donors roamed the first and second City Councilman Julian Gold, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce floors of the 55-room mansion, the President and CEO Todd Johnson, Councilwoman Lili Bosse, Vice entertainment wing and the terrace. Mayor Lester Friedman and Councilman Robert Wunderlich. Each room, ranging from the kitchen and bedrooms to the bath- rooms and hallways, featured side- by-side photos of the current room Greystone Mansion to host and of a film, television show or other media that was filmed in the same location. For example, the State of the City address downstairs bowling alley and bil- liard room was used in the filming City of Beverly Hills Mayor Tickets are $70 for general of “There Will Be Blood.” John Mirisch will deliver the State attendees, $50 for chamber mem- “Doheny Greystone Estate is our of the City address at the Beverly bers and Beverly Hills residents Hearst Castle of Southern Hills Chamber of Commerce’s and $25 for city staff and first California with deep roots in our annual Evening with the Mayor responders. rich California history, especially event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Parking will be limited to with [Edward L.] Doheny discover- Greystone Mansion. event sponsors. Shuttles provid- ing oil in downtown Los Angeles, The event includes a wine ed by Starline Tours of which made the Doheny family reception with hors d’oeuvres Hollywood will be available famous as a contribution into the from Il Fornaio, live music and from 4:15 to 7:30 p.m. They will industrial revolution,” said Susan Mirisch’s formal address. A ques- pick up attendees at 436 N. Rosen, president of the Friends of tion-and-answer session will fol- Rexford Drive. the Greystone. photo courtesy of the Friends of the Greystone low the mayor’s speech. Evening The Greystone Mansion The Doheny Mansion is listed on The Doheny Greystone Mansion is a Beverly Hills Historic Landmark. with the Mayor will also honor Formal Gardens are located at the National Register of Historic first responders of Beverly Hills 905 Loma Vista Drive. For infor- Places and designated as the city of and their dedication to the com- mation, email events@beverly- Beverly Hills Historic Landmark Guests at the Sept. 22 event could munity. hillschamber.com. #4. also see future plans and current “Doheny The breakfast room displayed renovations for the mansion. The Greystone Estate dozens of photographs of people, dining room showed pictures and including Frank Capra, Mel plans of rooms that are still in is our Hearst Bosse running for reelection Brooks, Ray Bradbury and Maya progress and rooms awaiting adop- Castle of Angelou, holding classes and lec- tion for renovations. The library, tures for the Center for Advanced which is currently under renova- Southern Earlier this month, Beverly Film Studies at the mansion. tion, displayed numerous Doheny Hills City Councilwoman Lili The American Film Institute family treasures that will be donat- California with Bosse announced that she is run- selected the Doheny Greystone ed upon completion of the library’s deep roots in our ning for a third term in the March Mansion as the campus for the cen- restoration in 2020. 3, 2020, election. ter in 1969 when George Seaton, a Along with the rooms, the rich California Bosse, who was first elected in director, producer and writer on the Dave Damiani Trio played in the history.” 2011 and served as mayor in board of AFI, started negotiations living room, and the “Doheny 2014 and 2017, will be joined on to lease the mansion. A lease rate of Greystone Estate Drone Video” the ballot by fellow Councilman $1 a year for 10 years was estab- featured aerial footage of the -Susan Rosen, Julian Gold, as well as planning lished, and the Center for mansion. president of the commissioners Lori Greene Advanced Film Studies opened on The Doheny Greystone Mansion Friends of the Greystone Gordon and Farshid Joe Sept. 23, 1969, with 18 fellows in is located as 905 Loma Vista Shooshani. Two seats on the Bosse the first class. Drive. council will be up for election. 4 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Buck faces 20 years to life under federal charges Defendant in Sikh temple

By edwin folven who had supported Moore’s family during the past two years since his vandalism sentenced Federal authorities announced on death, spoke about the charges Sept. 19 that West Hollywood resi- against Buck. A 29-year-old man who was dent and prominent political donor “This case has been a dark and convicted of vandalizing a Sikh and activist Ed Buck was charged painful scourge on our community temple on Vermont Avenue in the with one count of distribution of for quite some time,” Horvath said. Los Feliz area in 2017 was sen- methamphetamine resulting in “I’m hopeful that we are on the path tenced to 16 months in state death in a case involving 26-year- towards justice and peace, and we prison on Sept. 16 after pleading old Gemmel Moore, who died of an all have to walk it together.” guilty to one felony count of van- overdose in Buck’s Laurel Avenue “When a lot of people didn’t dalism of religious property. apartment in 2017. believe us, you stood there and you The defendant, Artyom A criminal complaint was filed believed us,” Nixon said, specifical- Manukyan, scrawled graffiti on a on the evening of Sept. 18 alleging ly addressing Horvath. wall at the temple near the corner that Buck provided methampheta- The federal criminal complaint of Vermont and Finley avenues mine that directly resulted in alleges Buck had a history of solic- photo from video courtesy of the city of West Hollywood on Sept. 22, 2017. The graffiti photo courtesy of the LAPD Moore’s death. Buck was taken into iting men for sex through online Victim’s rights advocate Jasmyne mostly included nonsensical Police released a security cam- federal custody on Sept. 19 and will dating apps and in public locations Cannick (left) and LaTisha Nixon, messages, as well as the words remain in custody until at least Sept. in Hollywood and West Hollywood. era photograph of the suspect mother of Gemmel Moore, spoke “Nuke death … Sikhs.” 26 when a detention hearing is held The criminal complaint alleges that who vandalized a Sikh temple at the West Hollywood City Manukyan, of Glendale, was in United States District Court, Buck gave some of the men arrested shortly after the incident. shortly after the incident. Council meeting on Sept. 23. according to Thom Mrozek, a methamphetamine and injected the Police did not disclose how they spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s drug in others using syringes. Ten identified Manukyan, who Office. If Buck is convicted of the men interviewed by law enforce- say, based on the charges filed, the allegedly has prior arrests for Manukyan had also been con- federal charges, he faces a mandato- ment who claimed to be victims of two years spent investigating Ed burglary, auto theft and making victed previously of arson for a ry minimum sentence of 20 years in Buck corroborated those claims, Buck was time well spent, and I criminal threats. A security cam- fire he started in Burbank. He federal prison and a maximum sen- according to the federal criminal hope you agree.” era image of the suspect was pleaded guilty to the vandalism tence of life without parole. complaint. Mayor John D’Amico also said released to the media shortly charge on Aug. 22 and is in cus- The criminal complaint further The Los Angeles County the council was concerned about the after graffiti was found. tody. alleges that another man – Timothy Coroner’s Office previously ruled situation and had asked for updates Dean – died in Buck’s apartment both Moore’s and Dean’s death on a regular basis. from a drug overdose in January, resulted from accidental metham- “I’d like to acknowledge and rec- and that Buck provided narcotics to phetamine overdoses. The Los ognize the pain and anguish of the Law would help people clear records other men, one of whom suffered Angeles District Attorney’s Office families and friends of Gemmel two overdoses earlier this month. found there was insufficient evi- Moore and Timothy Dean,” Before recently ending its ses- crimes such as minor drug-related The federal charges were dence to charge Buck in those D’Amico said. “I and my col- sion, the California State Assembly offenses and have completed terms announced two days after the Los deaths because of the coroner’s leagues on the City Council have has approved AB 1076, which will of sentencing. Arrest records that Angeles District Attorney’s Office office ruling. been seeking justice, and we have allow for automatic expungement did not result in a conviction would filed three charges against Buck, However, the District Attorney’s been working to press the Los of eligible old convictions. The automatically be cleared one year including one count each of battery Office’s changed its decision to Angeles County Sheriff’s approval came after the state Senate after arrest for misdemeanors and causing serious injury, administer- charge Buck after the third victim Department and the District overwhelmingly supported the bill. three years after certain felonies. ing methamphetamine and main- survived. Attorney’s Office for a full investi- Authored by Assemblyman Phil The legislation could affect more taining a drug house. Those charges The federal Drug Enforcement gation and for answers. We have Ting (D-San Francisco) and spon- than 8 million Californians. relate to an unidentified man who Administration had also been inves- pressed, we have pushed and we sored by Californians for Safety Currently, people are forced to go survived an alleged Sept. 11 over- tigating Buck (and recently inter- will continue to persist until we and Justice, AB 1076 orders through an extensive process to dose at Buck’s apartment. viewed the victim who survived the have more answers than we have California’s Department of Justice expunge old convictions on their Activist and victim’s rights advo- Sept. 11 overdose, according to the questions.” to routinely clear eligible criminal records, according to Ting. The cate Jasmyne Cannick, who has federal criminal complaint), leading Mrozek said prosecutors planned records of people who were arrest- process can require lawyers to help long been critical of authorities for to the federal charges filed on Sept. to ask that Buck remain in detention ed but never convicted of a crime, identify records and file the neces- not arresting Buck earlier, 18. at the hearing on Sept. 26. or who were convicted of certain sary paperwork. addressed the charges against Buck At the West Hollywood City at the West Hollywood City Council meeting, Capt. Ed Council meeting on Sept. 23. She Ramirez, of the West Hollywood was joined by Moore’s mother, Sheriff’s Station, addressed the LaTisha Nixon. community about the investigation. “Hopefully, that’s the end of the “Good police work takes patience nightmare on Laurel Street for and time. We knew of your frustra- black, gay men here in the city of tions with the case. We asked you to West Hollywood,” Cannick said. respect the process and to let the West Hollywood City investigation run its course, which Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath, you did,” Ramirez said. “Suffice to L.A. City Attorney expands dispute resolution programs Los Angeles City Attorney Mike project that helps resolve com- Feuer has announced that his plaints residents might have with office’s Dispute Resolution police officers.” Program is expanding to include Launched as a pilot project in both traditional community media- 2014, the Community Police tion services and its increasingly Unification Program has become a popular Community Police permanent Los Angeles Police Unification Program. Department service. CPU conducts The expansion is partially made mediations between LAPD and the possible by an annually-renewable community to establish a bridge $140,000 grant from the Los through understanding. In 2017, Angeles County Workforce the program received the National Development, Aging and Criminal Justice Association West Community Services Department. Region Outstanding Criminal The grant, which can be renewed Justice Program Award. annually for five years, covers 30% Through the CPU program, of DPR’s annual operational costs complaints of bias or discourtesy while general funds cover the filed by individuals against LAPD remaining 70%. officers can be mediated in a neu- “Bringing individuals together tral, deescalated environment who have disagreements with one rather than going through a more another in a secure, guided and traditional internal affairs process. meaningful conversation can cut The results, particularly the parties’ through seemingly intractable self-reported levels of satisfaction problems and resolve disputes,” with the process and outcome and Feuer said. “This grant from the their willingness to recommend the county allows us to continue our program to others, have been posi- successful Dispute Resolution tive. For information, visit lacityat- Program and also expand a pilot torney.org/mediation. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 September 26, 2019 WeHo sets rates for electric vehicle charging n Council concerned Heilman said the appeal of free As another deterrent to long-term parking may be too enticing to have parkers, council adopted city staff’s drivers might use new a net positive effect on the city. recommendation of a tiered system curbside charging “If we start making these avail- in which the price per hour increas- able for free, who’s going to use es as time goes on. The $1.50-per- stations for parking them? Not necessarily our resi- hour price only lasts for the first dents. I think that once it gets out two hours, after which it increases BY CAMERON KISZLA that there’s free charging in West to $2.50 per hour for the next two Hollywood, everyone with an elec- hours, followed by $3.50 per hour On Sept. 23, the West Hollywood tric vehicle is going to try to take for every hour after that. City Council voted 3-1 to set a advantage, and that’s going to In light of complaints from dri- $1.50-per-hour price for the 12 adversely impact our residents,” vers of electric vehicles who are curbside charging stations that are Heilman said. frustrated at “campers” and the ben- coming to the city later this year. Instead, Heilman said he’d like to efits to businesses who see new For the first two hours, the electric see West Hollywood residents ben- customers from frequent turnover, vehicle charging stations will cost efit from city-funded programs that other cities across the country have the same price charged at the city’s make driving an electric vehicle adopted similar tiered systems, other charging locations, such as more convenient for them. For according to the city staff report. those inside the parking garage at instance, he said, the city could “Users will want to avoid a per- the public library. offer a direct subsidy for electric ceived loss of value price and tend Councilman John Duran was vehicle purchases or incentivize to their cars in a more attentive absent, and Mayor Pro Tempore apartment and condominium build- manner. This concept will increase Lindsey Horvath voted against the ings that lack charging stations to turnover at the chargers, allowing measure, as she wanted the charg- install them. more users to gain access to the crit- ing stations to be free. “It’s more likely going to result in ical infrastructure, as EV ownership “I would actually want to see us people purchasing electric vehicles continues to expand,” the staff move in a direction to evaluate the if they can conveniently charge it report said. cost to the city and do a one-year right at home, and for many of our City staff said the charging fees photo by John Cameron/courtesy of Unsplash pilot at no charge to electric vehicle residents, that’s not an available are expected to bring in $40,000 per West Hollywood plans to install 12 curbside electric vehicle charging sta- users to see if that does, in fact, option,” Heilman said. month for the city. tions later this year. incentivize electric vehicle usage,” Horvath said. While Mayor John D’Amico said he’d also like to see the charging stations be free, city staff and coun- cil members raised concerns about drivers who use them for parking after their vehicle is charged. “[The charging fees] are intended to encourage turnover and accessi- bility,” said Jackie Rocco, the city’s director of public works. “Some of the challenges that sometimes come about with the free fees is then you have people camping out, essential- ly, at those stations all day … While free, only the lucky few who get to those stations first will be able to use them.” Horvath suggested the city could enforce parking restrictions at the charging stations, much as the city does with traditional metered park- ing spaces, but Councilman John Plummer Park mock election

As part of the city of West Hollywood’s efforts to increase voter participation, the city is encouraging community members to participate in the upcoming coun- ty-wide mock election, in which voters of all ages are encouraged to be the first to see and interact with Los Angeles County’s new voting system, Voting Solutions for All People. West Hollywood’s Mock Election event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. Beginning with 2020 elections, traditional “polling places” will be replaced by 1,000 “polling centers” which allow Los Angeles County residents to vote at any one of the polling center locations over an 11- day period. The county will also be rolling out the custom designed Voting Solutions for All People voting sys- tem, which combines the benefits of technology for an easy and accessi- ble voting experience with a paper ballot. Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall is located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. For information, visit weho.org/elections or lavote.net/mock-election. 6 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

meet with a loan analyst who deter- essary equipment for small busi- mines that the money will be able to nesses at the time, has evolved Making an impact, not a profit be repaid. During that meeting, a along with the modern economy. n Jewish Free Loan Elizabeth Olive Bolla used the “one-on-one connection” is created, The majority of the JFLA’s near- JFLA loan to augment her personal which helps the borrower ensure ly 800 loans in fiscal year 2018 Association lends savings and start a yoga studio, the loan is paid back, Grose said. went to education and emergency money without interest Olive Yoga in Long Beach, three The borrower is also asked to and healthcare expenses, but Grose years ago, and she said she would find one or two guarantors, often a said the JFLA is working on hous- recommend anyone in a similar sit- friend or relative, who will co-sign ing loans as well. The JFLA BY CAMERON KISZLA uation reach out for help. Bolla said the loan. That way, if the borrower received a grant from Cedars-Sinai she used the money to redo the can’t make their monthly payments, Medical Center for a housing stabil- For 115 years, the Jewish Free floors of her yoga studio and pur- they know someone close to them ity loan fund, and the JFLA is also Loan Association has provided chase supplies and materials, and will make the payments. interested in finding homeless stu- loans to those who need help the the 0% interest allowed her to repay “I think there’s a psychological dents a place to live. most, and in keeping with Biblical the loan in its entirety. component there,” Grose said. “If “We’re turning to housing as one principles, the organization doesn’t “It helped me to basically do the you asked your mom to guarantee of our major issues like everyone charge fees for the funds, which start-up costs of opening a brick and your loan, you don’t want Jewish else,” Grose said. typically can be up to $5,000, said mortar,” Bolla said. Free Loan calling your mom to say Whether the loans are for hous- Rachel Grose, JFLA executive Grose said 99.5% of all loans are [the applicant] isn’t repaying his ing or starting a business, Grose director. repaid in full, despite the JFLA not loan.” said the group receives thank you The organization, which started notes daily from grateful loan recip- “The fact that we don’t charge requiring any form of collateral. photo courtesy of JFLA any interest or any fees … keeps “Our objective is to make the more than a century ago giving out ients. Elizabeth Bolla used a loan from the loans to immigrants for sewing “I think there is really a pay-it- your costs down, so people are loan and ensure the client can afford Jewish Free Loan Association to machines, push carts and other nec- forward attitude,” she said. unencumbered. They can face all of to repay it. We’re kind of working help start her business, Olive Yoga. life’s challenges in the best way at it from all angles. We’re a social possible,” Grose said. services agency, not a bank. A bank Instead of using fees and interest would say you’re defaulting on payments to fund new loans, the your loan, let’s take your car. We’re JFLA depends on donations, lend- never going to do something like ing money for education, health- that,” Grose said. care, adoptions or starting a busi- Instead, the JFLA uses a personal ness to people of all faiths in Los touch. Applicants aren’t screened Angeles and Ventura counties. for their credit or income. They Sounding the shofar at L.A. City Hall

photo courtesy of 5th Council District office On Sept. 24, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, City Controller Ron Galperin, representatives of the Jewish Federation and other Jewish groups marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah at City Hall. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sept. 29. “[Rosh Hashanah] is a joyous time when families and friends join to celebrate the possibilities that come with a brand new year. Rosh Hashanah is also a time when we can and should reflect on the events of the previous year, lessons learned and make a note of our growth emotionally and spiritually as individuals, as a people and as a nation,” Koretz said. L.A. looks into flavored tobacco product ban In the face of the escalating pub- lic health emergency surrounding vaping, City Attorney Mike Feuer released a report to the City Council on Sept. 19 recommending that the council enact a citywide ban on the sale of all flavored tobacco prod- ucts. “Flavored tobacco plays an out- sized role in the vaping epidemic confronting our youth and has long been a factor in increasing demand for traditional tobacco products,” Feuer said. Tony Arranaga, spokesman for Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, who initially asked for the report, said O’Farrell “will monitor the progress every step of the way to see this to the finish line” in order to “help better protect young Angelenos from the danger- ous and sometimes deadly effects of flavored tobacco products.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 September 26, 2019 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Vacancy tax moves forward PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE n City Council, homes. “Imagine if we were able to … neighborhood councils put 15,000 units back onto the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood support study of empty rental market here in Los Angeles a City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the units lot faster than we could build following item: 15,000 units,” Bonin said. The vacancy tax could help more LOCATIONS: 8440 SUNSET BOULEVARD, BY CAMERON KISZLA than just the homeless, Ryu said, as West Hollywood, California hundreds of thousands of people in On Sept. 18, the Los Angeles Los Angeles use more than half of City Council voted 11-0 to have their paychecks on rent, putting REQUEST: Request to continue the use of city staff conduct a study of vacant them in danger of becoming home- a 5,023 square-foot tall wall sign housing units in the city and begin less in a short amount of time. on the west side of the Mondrian researching a potential vacancy tax “They are one or two paychecks Koretz Hotel. The request is accompa- or empty homes penalty. away from being homeless. That’s nied by a development agree- Councilmen Joe Buscaino, 15th the true number we should really be ing anyone or being punitive, but ment. District; Jose Huizar, 14th District; focused on, and this is what gets to we as a city must make it clear that John Lee, 12th District; and Curren the heart of that problem [and] will housing is for people, not for PERMIT(S): Conditional Use Permit Amend- Price, 9th District, were absent. help address that problem,” Ryu investment portfolios.” The motion, which was intro- said. In its letter to the Los Angeles ment, Development Agreement duced by Councilmen Mike Bonin, Bonin said the proposal is receiv- City Council, the Mid City West Amendment, Zone Map Amend- 11th District; Marqueece Harris- ing broad support, and multiple Community Council said having ment, and any other required Dawson, 8th District; Paul Koretz, neighborhood councils voted to some housing vacancy is healthy permits. 5th District; and David Ryu, 4th support the vacancy tax study, and normal as people move and District; and seconded by including the Mid City West properties are sold. However, if APPLICANT(S): Truman and Elliott, LLP Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th Community Council. The Mid City there are units being kept off the District; is the first step to creating West board voted 21-1 on Sept. 10 market without good reason, the something similar to rules already TIME/PLACE Monday, October 7, 2019 in favor of supporting the City city should know about them. And OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. enacted in Vancouver, Paris, Council’s vacancy tax study, with if the city can find a way to use Washington, D.C., and Oakland, Montrese Chandler voting no. Isack those vacant units to ease the West Hollywood Park Public Bonin said. Fadlon, Terence Mylonas and Thao housing and homelessness crises Meeting Room – If Los Angeles enacts the ban and Tran abstained. in Los Angeles, even in “an incre- Council Chambers sees similar results as the other mental but nonetheless positive 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard cities with a vacancy tax, the effect way,” then the city should do so, West Hollywood, CA 90069 could be drastic, Bonin said. “If it’s a serious the letter said. Oakland’s $6,000-per-vacant-par- policy proposal “We want the city to examine all ZONES: SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) cel tax is expected to raise $10 mil- tools possible to fight the housing lion per year, and given the size of that has a crisis, and this may be one of them, ENVIRONMENTAL Los Angeles, Bonin said the city potential to help so we’re anxious to get studying it,” could collect up to $100 million people, we’re here Berker said. STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Envi- annually. for it.” Berker said the board hasn’t While the money is one reason to taken a position on how they’d like ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), support the proposal, Koretz said to see the money used if the vacan- pursuant to Section §15301 (Ex- the effect on the number of avail- -Mehmet Berker, cy tax is enacted, but he’d like to isting Facilities) able housing units makes the Mid City West board member see the tax funds put back into cre- vacancy tax study “the ultimate no- ating more affordable housing. brainer.” Mehmet Berker, Mid CIty West “We want to see that the city is The staff report will be available on Wednesday, Oc- “We’ll bring in a certain amount Community Council board member serious about attacking the housing of funding through this, but the and chair of the Planning and Land crisis and about helping our neigh- tober 2, 2019, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boule- greater goal is to put units back on Use Committee, said while it’s not bors who are homeless … If it’s a vard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, the market,” Koretz said. accurate to directly relate the num- serious policy proposal that has a and on-line at www.weho.org In Vancouver, vacancies ber of homeless people to the num- potential to help people, we’re here decreased 15% as a result of its ber of vacant units, a vacancy tax for it,” Berker said. IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be Empty Homes Tax, and while the could be helpful in reducing the Any potential vacancy tax would limited to raising only those issues you or someone exact number of vacant units is not impact of speculation and second have to be put on a ballot, and else raised at the Public Hearing described in this no- known – proponents say that’s why homes in removing units from the Bonin said the idea’s proponents they need the study – Bonin esti- tice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the housing market. are aiming for November 2020. West Hollywood City Council, via the Planning and mated that the city of Los Angeles During the council meeting, Ryu They’ve begun their work more contains 100,000 vacant units, a also implied that speculation is than a year in advance to give the Development Services Department at, or prior to, the figure that is close to the American keeping housing units off the mar- council time to act by the June 2020 Public Hearing. Community Survey’s figure of ket. deadline for ballot measures for the approximately 93,000 vacant “This motion isn’t about punish- November 2020 election. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be avail- able for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a Bass, Schiff advocate for impeachment signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or sub- On Sept. 24, U.S. Rep. Karen towards a common goal,” Bass and unstable president,” Bass mit your request in writing to the Office of the City Bass (D-Los Angeles), chair of the said. “Ever since Trump set foot in added. Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Oval Office, he has been on a U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired Crime and the House Foreign mission to rip apart decades of Burbank), chair of the House is (323) 848-6496. Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, policies that protect civil rights, the Intelligence Committee, weighed expressed her support for the environment, public lands and in on Twitter. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- impeachment inquiry against more. He has embarrassed our “It’s bad enough Trump sought portation) may be provided upon written request to the President Donald Trump. nation in the eyes of the world with help from a foreign power in the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the “For the last month, the House his regular display of ignorance of last election. It’s worse still that he Judiciary Committee has been treaties and historic alliances along obstructed the investigation into meeting. For information on public transportation, call engaged in an impeachment with his horrific treatment of fami- his misconduct. Now, he‘s admit- 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to investigation. Now, combined lies and violation of international ted using his office to coerce www.metro.net with the leadership of the speaker laws at our borders. another country to interfere in and our committee chairs, this “It is time for a formal impeach- 2020. I fully support the impeach- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend body is moving in lockstep ment inquiry against this lawless ment inquiry,” Schiff said. said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

Ryu resolution supports impeachment inquiry For further information contact Adrian Gallo, Associ- ate, in the Planning and Development Services Depart- On Sept. 25, Los Angeles City political opponents and may have the full scope of an impeachment ment at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, used official aid money as leverage inquiry. Someone’s got to stand up [email protected] introduced a resolution to the Los to seek such action. for the U.S. Constitution, and I’m Angeles City Council supporting the “I have watched in horror as proud to see our House leadership Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk House of Representatives impeach- President Trump has abused the exercise their duty to hold this pres- ment inquiry into President Donald powers of the presidency at the ident accountable.” Trump. expense of the American people,” The resolution was seconded by In recent days, a whistleblower Ryu said. “This cannot go on any Council President Herb Wesson, Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для alleged that Trump pressured the further. These abuses cannot go 10th District. If passed, it would reg- дополнительной информации на русском языке Ukrainian government to release unchecked, and these allegations of ister the city’s formal support for an звоните: 323-848-6826. information about his perceived treason must be investigated with impeachment inquiry into Trump. 8 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro offers two options in early October for updates on Purple Line subway work On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Metro is holding a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. and a public meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to provide informa- tion on Purple Line Extension Construction in Beverly Hills. To join the webinar, call (650)479-3207 and use the access code 806 830 645 and the password Purple. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at Beverly Hills City Hall, 445 N. Rexford Drive. A project overview and updates on the Wilshire/Rodeo and Wilshire/La Cienega subway stations will be provided, as well as information on Metro’s Business Interruption Fund. The Purple Line Extension pro- ject extends from Century City to Wilshire/Western in Koreatown. At photo courtesy of LADWP the western end in Century City, The John Ferraro Building is considered an example of sustainable excavation and advance utility relo- energy practices. cation is ongoing in a construction staging yard on Century Park East. photo courtesy of Metro Near the future Wilshire/Rodeo Excavation and advanced utility relocation work is occurring in a con- subway station in Beverly Hills, struction staging yard on Century Park East at the western end of phase Canon Drive has been closed to 2 of the Purple Line Extension project. Energy efficiency at DWP traffic just north of Wilshire Boulevard through at least September 2021. Motorists will not and Gale Drive will be intermittent- closed at Wilshire Boulevard to headquarters recognized be able to access Canon from ly closed at Wilshire Boulevard to support truck staging at the center Wilshire Boulevard. However, support excavation. Access to Gale opening. The Los Angeles Department employees.” pedestrian access will be main- Drive will be maintained from San A new work zone will be in place of Water and Power received the The John Ferraro Building, tained on both sides of Canon Vicente Boulevard. on Wilshire Boulevard on the west inaugural U.S. Green Building located at 111 N. Hope St., was Drive. Concrete and material deliveries side of the intersection with Rimpau Council Pacific Region built in the 1960s. It serves as Piling work has also begun on the to the Wilshire/La Cienega station Boulevard. Barriers will be placed Leadership Award for headquarters for a third of the north side of Wilshire Boulevard area are anticipated to begin in early between traffic lanes and the work Decarbonization at the recent LADWP’s 11,000 employees between Beverly and Crescent dri- October. Intermittent lane reduc- zone, which is anticipated to be in Greenbuilder conference in San and houses customer service and ves. Piling involves drilling and tions, turn restrictions and sidewalk place for 10-12 months. Wilshire Francisco. other major operations. installing steel beams around the closures may be in place. Boulevard will be reduced to two LADWP received the award Numerous energy efficiency perimeter of the future underground Through Sunday, Oct. 6, Wilshire lanes in each direction between for continuing its implementation and water conservation measures station to provide support during Boulevard will be reduced to two Muirfield Road and June Street. of extensive energy-efficient were implemented at the build- excavation. Wilshire Boulevard has lanes in each direction between San The work zone is needed for mater- upgrades and low-carbon strate- ing over the years. Beginning in been reconfigured to two lanes in Diego Way and La Jolla Avenue for ial deliveries and cross passage con- gies at its headquarters, the John 2013, LADWP began imple- each direction between Beverly and utility and tunnel investigation. struction. Ferraro Building, in downtown menting lighting retrofits, a Crescent drives through April 2020. Near Wilshire/Fairfax, excavation, Excavation, concrete and street Los Angeles. Ferraro was a long- chiller upgrade and fan system Farther east, Wilshire Boulevard hauling and station construction maintenance work is also occurring time Los Angeles City Council upgrades. As a result, the build- will be reduced to fewer than three continue, and intermttent lane clo- near Wilshire/Western, where twin member and Council president, ing achieved LEED certification lanes in each direction between sures may be in place to support tunneling machines were disman- representing the 4th District from on its 50th anniversary in 2015. Hamilton and Willaman drives to deck panel maintenance and inves- tled, removed from the ground and 1966 until his death in 2001. A year later, the building support cross passage investigation tigation work. transported to the Wilshire/La Brea “LADWP is honored to achieved LEED Gold certifica- work near Wilshire Boulevard and Near Wilshire/La Brea, hauling, staging yard. Extended 24-hour receive the recognition from the tion and is now in the midst of Stanley Drive on Friday, Oct, 4, and deliveries and tunneling support is work hours in the staging yards is U.S. Green Building Council for pursuing LEED Zero Energy Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5-6, also ongoing. Intermittent lane clo- expected to continue in October for the work we are doing at our guidelines, which recognizes 12-13 and 19-20. Cross passages sures may occur along Wilshire the installation of tunnel segments. own flagship facility,” said buildings operating with net zero are passageways that connect the Boulevard between Highland Single lane closures will occur LADWP General Manager and carbon emissions from energy subway tunnels for maintenance Avenue and Detroit Street. intermittently between Western Chief Engineer Martin L. consumption and carbon emis- and emergencies. Underground support is also occur- Avenue and Manhattan Place from Adams. “At LADWP, we are sions avoided. When the Increased work hours have also ring at a work zone in the center of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday dedicated to changing the narra- upgrades are complete, the John been announced at the La Cienega Wilshire Boulevard between through Friday. tive for other utilities and organi- Ferraro Building will be the first and Gale staging yards, where con- Sycamore Avenue and Orange For questions and concerns, call zations by actively working to building in California to achieve struction is occurring 24-hours Drive. Wilshire Boulevard will be the 24-hour project hotline at establish a more sustainable cul- the certification. above and below ground. intermittently reduced to one lane (213)922-6934, email the project ture, not only for our customers For information, visit Excavation, hauling, instrumenta- between Sycamore and Mansfield team at [email protected], and our community but for our ladwp.com. tion and concrete work is ongoing, avenues. Sycamore Avenue may be or visit metro.net.

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Please see my website for more information, or simply email me. www.gudasessays.com [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 September 26, 2019 Enlightenment CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE Plaza to create NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT & SCOPING MEETING supportive To: All Interested Persons and Agencies From: Department of Planning & Development Services housing Project Title: 8850 Sunset Boulevard Project Date: September 26, 2019 Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Planning & Project Applicant: Silver Creek Commercial Development, Plans are underway to construct Development Services Department LLC8872 Sunset Boulevard the first phase of Enlightenment 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90069 Plaza, which will provide 106 units of permanent supportive housing West Hollywood, California 90069 on a vacant lot north of Beverly Boulevard and east of Vermont Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21165, the City of West Hollywood is the Lead Agency responsible for prepar- Avenue. ing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) addressing potential impacts associated with the development of the proposed 8850 Phase one is part of a larger pro- Sunset Boulevard Project (proposed project). ject that will turn a surface parking lot into affordable units and a ser- Purpose of Notice of Preparation vice center for homeless individu- als, said Councilman Mitch Under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its Guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, must O’Farrell, 13th District. evaluate the potentially significant environmental effects of the proposed project. The City has determined that an EIR will be pre- Enlightenment Plaza will be built pared to assess the proposed project’s effects on the environment, to identify significant impacts, and to identify feasible mitigation on a parcel of land on Juanita and measures to reduce or eliminate potentially significant environmental impacts. An analysis of alternatives to the proposed project Madison avenues north of Beverly will also be included in the Draft EIR, including the No Project Alternative. The purpose of this Notice of Preparation (NOP) is to Boulevard. The four-phase project inform reviewers of the City’s intent to prepare an EIR and to provide an opportunity for interested agencies and persons to comment is anticipated to provide 454 per- on the scope and content of the EIR. manent supportive housing units and a service center for people experiencing homelessness. Project Location Flexible PSH Solutions is the The project site comprises a block fronting Sunset Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood, is approximately 39,983 square feet in developer. size and is bound by Sunset Boulevard to the north, Larrabee Street to the east, the London Hotel to the south, and San Vicente O’Farrell recently introduced a Boulevard to the west. The addresses associated with project site are 8850–8878 Sunset Boulevard and 1025–1029 Larrabee motion to utilize approximately Street, West Hollywood. The project site is comprised of eight Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 4339-017-001, 4339-017-002, $1.3 million in tax and tax-exempt 4339-017-003, 4339-017-004, 4339-017-005, 4339-017-006, 4339-017-007, and 4339-017-008. The project site is currently devel- CRA/LA excess bond proceeds from the Wilshire Center/ oped with one- to two-story commercial buildings totaling approximately 21,000 square feet and surface parking comprising 27,450 Koreatown Redevelopment Project square feet. The commercial buildings are located in the northern portion of the site (fronting Sunset Boulevard) and are currently Area for the project. occupied by a nightclub (the Viper Room), restaurants, retail shops, and offices. The surface parking area is in the southern portion “This project is transformative in of the site, behind the businesses. both its purpose and function,” said O’Farrell, who chairs the City Project Description Council’s Homelessness and Poverty Committee. “Not only will The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing commercial buildings and surface parking on the project site and this underutilized section of the construction and operation of a new mixed-use commercial and residential building. The new building would be approximately district be put to better use, it will 369,000 gross square feet in size and 15 stories (approximately 200 feet) in height (including an emergency helipad) as measured also help shelter the unhoused from the lowest point of the site (the southwest corner of the site). This height equates to approximately 185 feet above Sunset while helping to get their lives back Boulevard. The commercial portion of the project would include 115 hotel guestrooms with ancillary uses such as meeting rooms, on track.” spa/gym, an outdoor pool area, restaurants, lounges, and retail, as well as a new nightclub space for the Viper Room. The residen- Funds have been secured to insti- tial portion would provide 31 market-rate condominiums and 10 income-restricted units, and would include residential amenities tute many of the project’s goals, including public infrastructure such as a gym, movie screening room, and an outdoor pool. The proposed project also would include four subterranean levels, improvements, property acquisi- three of which would primarily be used as a parking garage, providing 269 spaces. tion, architectural services, permit fee and construction. Potential Environmental Impacts An Initial Study has been prepared for the project and is available on the City’s Current and Historic Preservation Planning webpage. The Initial Study contains a description of the project, its location, and preliminary determinations of the environmental resource top- Committee OKs ics to be addressed in the EIR. As determined by the analysis in the Initial Study, the potential environmental effects of the proposed project to be addressed in the Draft EIR will include, but may not be limited to the following: Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Energy, funding to Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Utilities and Service Systems. These topics, together with other CEQA-mandated analyses including Alternatives, Cumulative Effects, and Growth house homeless Inducement, will be addressed in the EIR.

individuals in This NOP is being circulated pursuant to California Resources Code Section 21153(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. Public agencies and the public are invited to comment on the proposed scope and content of the environmental information to be included Koreatown in the Draft EIR. A 36-day comment period is provided to return written comments to the City. All comments should be directed to the City at the following address: A permanent supportive housing project proposed for 537-541 N. Western Ave. recently received Doug Vu, Senior Planner approval in the Los Angeles City Planning & Development Services Department Council’s Homelessness and City of West Hollywood Poverty Committee for $6.6 mil- 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard lion in Proposition HHH funding. West Hollywood, CA 90069-6216 The project would provide per- E-mail: [email protected] manent housing to individuals cur- rently experiencing homelessness and services provided by the Responses to this NOP should be sent at the earliest possible date, but not later than 30 days after issuance of this notice. The Koreatown Youth + Community response deadline is October 25, 2019. This NOP and the Initial Study for the proposed project are available for review at the Center. Planning and Development Services Department (8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069), at West Hollywood “Homelessness is felt in every Library (625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069), and on the City of West Hollywood website, www.weho.org. neighborhood across our city, and we need solutions in every neigh- Scoping Meeting borhood across our city from the Valley to Hollywood to Mid-City,” As part of the EIR scoping process, the City of West Hollywood will hold a public scoping meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2019, said Councilman David Ryu, 4th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the West Hollywood Park Library Community Meeting Room (625 North San Vicente District. Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069). The purpose of the scoping meeting is to share information regarding the proposed pro- The proposed project, called the ject and environmental review process, and to receive written comments regarding the scope and content of the environmental Maple Apartments, would include analysis to be addressed in the EIR. 63 units of permanent supportive housing and one manager’s unit. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной информации The proposal now heads to City Council for approval of the на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Measure HHH allocation. 10 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Armenia’s Prime Minister Grant awarded for restoration at Barnsdall Park The U.S. National Park Service has awarded a $500,000 grant to Nikol Pashinyan visits L.A. the nonprofit Project Restore to preserve and repair Residence A, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building near Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Art Park. Also known as the Director’s House, the building is part of a National Historic Landmark prop- erty at the park in East Hollywood. The award, one of five in California and the largest in terms of funding, was made possible through the Save America’s Treasures grant program funded by the Historic Preservation Fund and adminis- tered by the National Park Service. The city of Los Angeles’ invest- photo by Edwin Folven ment of millions of dollars to make A federal grant has been awarded to continue restoration work at improvements at Residence A photo courtesy of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office Residence A, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building in Barnsdall Art helped leverage the additional Los Angeles city officials recently welcomed Prime Minister Nikol park. Pashinyan (left) of the Republic of Armenia, who joined Mayor Eric funding. Garcetti and other city officials at a private meeting. “Over the last three years, I have Garcetti and Pashinyan discussed the strong ties and business con- championed a major restoration tural arts complex comprised of the and preservation in Los Angeles. nections between Los Angeles and Armenia. The meeting took place project of Residence A by allocat- restored Hollyhock House, which The organization is comprised of a in the Mayor’s Office in Los Angeles City Hall prior to a welcome cel- ing and identifying close to $4 mil- was recently included in a coalition of community, labor and ebration and concert in Grand Park in honor of the prime minister. lion in funds,” said Los Angeles UNESCO World Heritage Site des- industry representatives and preser- Pashinyan was also welcomed to Los Angeles by U.S. Rep. Adam City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, ignation, as well as an art gallery, vationists. Schiff (D-Burbank); Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis; Los Angeles County 13th District. “The rehabilitation theater and children’s art center. For information, visit supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda Solis; Los Angeles City work on this long-neglected Frank “We are very excited about this barnsdall.org/projects. Councilman Paul Krekorian; and members of the Los Angeles Lloyd Wright-designed structure at award because it will enable us to Armenian community. The greater Los Angeles area is home to the Barnsdall Park will enable the city complete repairs and preserve this largest population of Armenians in the world outside of Armenia. to return the space to the benefit of historically and culturally impor- WHEN ARE YOU Pashinyan visited Los Angeles for the first time on Sept. 22 while the public. I commend Project tant space so that today’s on his way to address the 74th session of the United Nations General Restore on continuing to look for Angelenos, as well as future gener- GOING TO DO Assembly in New York. the remaining funds needed to ations, can experience Barnsdall complete the project and make this Art Park in its totality, the way it YOUR ESTATE was meant to be experienced,” said important cultural resource worthy PLANNING? of the title ‘world-class.’” Ed Avila, president of Project Preciado to lead mayor’s Originally meant as an auxiliary Restore. he consequences of not doing any residence for a theater director, Project Restore is a nonprofit Testate planning are too numerous to Residence A is part of a larger cul- committed to historic restoration list here, but a few issues are worth men- Office of Immigrant Affairs tioning. If your minor children become orphans, or if you become incapacitated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti legal and legislative advocacy and cannot take care of yourself, with- has appointed Nora Adriana efforts at the local, state and federal Mayor appoints Villegas out written instructions from you the Preciado as director of his Office of levels to protect the rights of low- Courts will decide who will be in Immigrant Affairs. income immigrants and refugees. charge. The Court’s choice of guardian “Nora is an experienced, effec- “Immigrants have always been a to Board of Public Works or conservator may not be yours. tive champion for immigrant fami- vital component of the fabric of Los Angeles Mayor Eric on issues ranging from energy Additionally, the Court proceedings and lies, and her energy and expertise this great city,” Preciado said. “I Garcetti has nominated M. and water to air quality, planning administration of these procedures can will help us ensure Los Angeles look forward to working with fam- Teresa Villegas to the Los and parks. She has served as leg- be time consuming and cost prohibitive. remains a city of refuge, belonging ilies, communities and advocates Angeles Board of Public Works. islative director for the Trust for Perhaps more importantly, the drain on and opportunity for all,” Garcetti across Los Angeles to advance Villegas, who has been a top Public Land and served the city finances as well as the physical and said. “In our city, what matters isn’t policies that allow all of us, regard- policy advisor to multiple elected of Los Angeles as an environ- emotional toll these procedures can where you started; what’s impor- less of where we were born, to officials and currently serves as mental affairs commissioner place on a family is incalculable. tant is how you will strengthen our thrive.” community and government from 2006-10. Villegas is also a communities, contribute to our Preciado also previously taught In the event of your death or incapaci- affairs representative for the L.A. former member of the economy and enrich our culture. At law as an adjunct professor at ty, failure to have established even min- County Department of Public Proposition O Citizens Oversight a moment when too many in Loyola Law School and defended imal estate planning could mean your Works, will replace Board Vice Advisory Committee. Washington want to separate fami- the legal rights of immigrants as an hard earned money will be spent for President Cecilia Cabello, who “Teresa’s deep experience and lies and demonize immigrants, attorney with the ACLU administrative costs, as well as legal and has stepped down. strong commitment to environ- Angelenos will keep showing that Foundation of Southern California. court fees. For instance, if the value of Villegas’ appointment is sub- mental justice will make her a we’re stronger when we stand She begins her new role on Sept. your GROSS assets totals more than ject to City Council confirma- powerful addition to the Board of together to protect our neighbors 30 and succeeds Dr. Linda Lopez, $100,000, you probably need to estab- tion. Public Works,” Garcetti said. and defend our values.” who will serve as an advisor to the lish a living trust since estates over this Prior to her current post, “Her leadership, ideas and vision Preciado, an immigrant, has Refugee Investment Network, pro- amount must be probated unless they Villegas spent more than a will be extraordinary assets in nearly 15 years of experience advo- viding strategic advice on the are in trust. This means if you are decade as a legislative deputy in growing my administration’s cating for the rights of immigrant Initiative for Inclusive Investment buying a home for $500,000, even if the offices of County Supervisors work to pursue a sustainable communities. Most recently, she in Mexico, an effort to promote you have a large mortgage, your Hilda L. Solis and Gloria Molina, future and give Angelenos the served as supervising attorney at capital investments in that country gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- where she was principal advisor excellent service they deserve.” the National Immigration Law and include displaced people in er the current market value at the Center, where she spearheaded economic development projects. time of your death). Probate cur- rently takes at least 9 months to complete, and that is only if every- Supervisors affirm support thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- Governor appoints leaders to erate estate can cost between $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The for LGBTQ+ foster youth same estate if handled through a state transportation commission “living trust” can reduce those costs The Los Angeles LGBT Center to the needs of LGBTQ+ foster by as much as 80% and take much commended the Los Angeles youth. Gov. Gavin Newsom has Additionally, Butler was execu- less time to complete. appointed Tamika Butler, 34, and tive director of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for According to the center’s RISE Hilary Norton, 51, both of Los County Bicycle Coalition from approving a motion on Sept. 24 Program study conducted by the Proper estate planning allows you Angeles, to the California 2014 to 2017. that supports LGBTQ+ youth in Williams Institute, LGBTQ+ youth to make your own decisions about Transportation Commission. Norton has been executive the county’s foster care system. are significantly overrepresented in these matters while you can, rather Butler has been California director of Fixing Angelenos Authored by supervisors Hilda the Los Angeles foster care system. than someone else making deci- director of planning and director Stuck in Traffic since 2008 and Solis, 1st District, and Sheila Approximately 19% of foster sions when you cannot. of equity and inclusion at Toole operates the FASTLinkDTLA Kuehl, 3rd District, the motion youth in Los Angeles County are Design Group since 2017. She Transportation Management calls for programs and services that LGBTQ+, which is approximately KRAMER + DRESBEN has also been principal and Organization. She was vice pres- minimize family rejection; dedicat- 1.5 to 2 times higher that their rate owner of Tamika L. Butler ident of legislative affairs at the ed programs and support services in the general population. Of that Stephen W. Kramer Consulting since 2017 and Central City Association of Los for LGBTQ+ foster youth; and the number, 11% identify as gender served as executive director of Angeles from 2000 to 2008. implementation of training and nonconforming and 5% as trans- 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 the Los Angeles Neighborhood The positions require Senate support for the Department of gender. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Land Trust from 2017 to 2018. confirmation. Children and Family Services and For information, visit rise.lalgbt- (323)964-7100 Department of Probation specific center.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 September 26, 2019 Rabbis prepare for the High Holy Days Congregation Kol Ami hosts

By Kate Dietel High Holy Days services Synagogues throughout the area are preparing for the High Holy Congregation Kol Ami in for guidance, and we turn to Days, a 10-day period in which the West Hollywood has announced each other for support and Jewish community comes together the theme for its annual High friendship,” Eger said. “At this for celebration and atonement. Holy Day Services is “Awaken New Year season, our search for In the local area, the Beverly Your Soul.” healing, renewal, repentance Hills Temple of the Arts, The congregation will hold its and love is at the forefront of Hollywood Temple Beth El and the Rosh Hashanah and Yom our hearts and souls. May we be Wilshire Boulevard Temple are Kippur services at Harmony reminded that we can yet dream arranging sundown services on Gold Theatre, 7655 Sunset and become the people God Sept. 29, which marks the begin- Blvd. Services are led by rabbis imagined us to be.” ning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish Denise L. Eger and Max Rosh Hashanah, also known New Year, and sunset services on Chaiken with Cantor Patti as the Jewish New Year, begins Oct. 8, which starts Yom Kippur, photo courtesy of Robin Randolph Photography Linsky. Congregation Kol Ami at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 29. the Day of Atonement. Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim and Freda Lowenstein, a staff member at will welcome Nate Wildetz as Congregation Kol Ami’s ser- music director. vices begin at 8 p.m. on Sept. 29 “Those 10 days are known as the Wilshire Boulevard Temple, welcomed families at a previous Rosh 10 days of penitence, because it is a Congregation Kol Ami, a and resume the following morn- Hashanah observance. period of time of reflecting on the reform synagogue located at ing on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. past year and how we can improve, 1200 N. La Brea Ave., combines Children’s Rosh Hashanah ser- how we can atone for any wrongs or sundown on Oct. 8 and ends at sun- During both holidays, Weinberg tradition and innovation to wel- vices start at 10:30 a.m. All ser- sins we committed and forgive any- down on Oct. 9. sticks to the core of the Jewish liter- come the New Year. Since its vices on Sept. 29 and 30 will be one who injured us,” said Rabbi The days between the two holi- ature but tries to accommodate founding in 1992, Congregation held in the Harmony Gold David Baron of Beverly Hills days are called the “Days of Awe” members who are not fluent in Kol Ami has become an impor- Theatre. Temple of the Arts. and are a time for the Jewish com- Hebrew by providing programs in tant leader in the Jewish, Second day Rosh Hashanah “These holidays allow us to recal- munity to ask for forgiveness from English. LGBTQIA and West Hollywood service will be held on Tuesday, ibrate for a new year,” added Rabbi those they have harmed, Nickerson “We make it work and speak for communities. Its commitment to Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at the temple. Joel Nickerson of the Wilshire said. Weinberg added that the com- today. We do the same thing with progressive spirituality, diversi- Yom Kippur services begin Boulevard Temple. “They allow us munity should focus on what every- the music selections,” Weinberg ty, inclusion and social justice on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. at to reflect on what really matters in one is doing and why. said. has been celebrated nationwide. the Harmony Gold Theatre and our lives and to spend some time “This is an opportunity to bring Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts Eger is an internationally known continue on Wednesday, Oct. 9, individually and collectively deter- ourselves together. Obviously is located at 8444 Wilshire Blvd. activist for human rights and at 10 a.m. with children services mining how best we can move for- everybody can claim one’s claims, For information and tickets, visit social justice and a national at 10:30 a.m., Yizkor will be ward in order to make our lives and, one’s emotions, one’s actions every bhtota.org. Hollywood Temple Beth leader of the Reform held at 12:30 p.m., and after- most importantly, our world a better day, and we can do it alone, but it is El is located at 1317 N. Crescent Movement. noon and closing services begin place. We are a people of action, actually when we are together in a Heights Blvd. For information and “The constant search for iden- at 3:30 p.m. at the Harmony and these holidays remind us that community that one is really able to tickets, visit templebethelholly- tity, justice, wisdom, love – in Gold Theatre. A12-step meeting our actions matter, that our actions do this, to carry it out,” Weinberg wood.org. Wilshire Boulevard short, a life well-lived – is what and grief support group begins have the potential to harm or heal.” said. Temple is located at 3663 Wilshire brings us together as a commu- at 1:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah, which kicks off For the Wilshire Boulevard Blvd. For information and tickets, nity. We find inspiration in our For information, schedule and the High Holy Days, is a festive hol- Temple, a ceremony called Tashlich visit holydays.wbtla.org. traditions. We return to our roots tickets, visit kol-ami.org. iday. Attendees at the Temple of the (“casting out”) also takes place Arts will dip apples in honey as a between the two holidays. The com- way to pray for a sweet new year. munity finds a body of water and The sounding of the shofar, a ram’s throws bread into it to signify a sin horn, is a wakeup call to the con- or negative piece of oneself being science to make people look at how cast off from their lives, Nickerson they can improve themselves. said. The rabbi will also be leading “We use the time to begin to take an alternate version called Paddle stock of our actions, look back on Board and Prayer, where he and what we have done, how well have attendees will rent paddle boards in we done it, where are we falling Malibu, paddle out past the Malibu short and try to think about how we Pier and have a morning prayer ser- straighten ourselves out and move vice before paddling along the forward in life,” said Rabbi Norbert coastline. Weinberg of Hollywood Temple During Yom Kippur at the Beth El. Temple of the Arts, Baron will give Synagogues, such as the Wilshire a sermon in which he invites special Boulevard Temple, will celebrate guests to the synagogue. This year, two days of Rosh Hashanah while Baron is inviting Jonathan Morales, others, like the Temple of the Arts, an off-duty Border Patrol agent who only celebrate one. helped chase a gunman out of “This is the start of an individual Chabad of Poway during a mass and collective process called t’shu- shooting earlier this year. vah, a Hebrew word usually trans- “We are going to honor his acts of lated as ‘repentance’ but literally to heroism, and I am going to talk a bit be translated as ‘return,’ as in ‘a about how all of us have the oppor- return to our true selves,’” tunity in our lives to do the heroic Nickerson said. “This is the time of and right thing,” Baron said. year where we reflect on our lives Another change to the temple’s and determine the ways in which Yom Kippur service is that the tem- we can reconnect with the best parts ple recently received two violins of who we are and who we can be.” that were taken from Jewish musi- The Jewish community gathers cians during the Holocaust. The again for Yom Kippur, a day of fast- “Violins of Hope” will be played by ing and prayer. The holiday starts at Vijay Gupta and Maria Newman. City of Beverly Hills launches Trust and Innovation Portal

In an ongoing effort to improve The site is managed by the newly local government and ensure trans- created Office of the City Auditor. parent and effective city opera- Visitors to the portal may share tions, the city of Beverly Hills has ideas for performance enhance- launched the Trust and Innovation ment of city services, as well as Portal at beverlyhills.org/tip. confidentially report suspected “Whether it be improvements to cases of improper activity. In addi- traffic, technology or enhancing the tion to the online portal, residents overall quality of life in our city, and employees may submit tips or this is about embracing ideas,” ideas by calling (310)288-2TIP Mayor John Mirisch said. “After (2847) or emailing tip@beverly- all, the ‘I’ stands for innovation.” hills.org. 12 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Beverly Vista Middle School teacher among L.A. County’s Top 16 Teachers of the Year

BY KATE DIETEL for. However, this award is excep- interviewed with a L.A. County of tionally well-earned. Mrs. Stuart Education panel before the top 16 Lauren Stuart, an English teacher goes above and beyond in so many were selected at the awards ceremo- at Beverly Vista Middle School, capacities. We are honored to have ny. was recently named one of Los her teaching in the Beverly Hills The Teachers of the Year pro- Angeles County’s Top 16 Teachers Unified School District.” gram is the nation’s oldest and of the Year for 2019-20. most prestigious recognition pro- The honor came at an annual gram to focus public attention on awards ceremony on Sept. 20, “This experience excellence in teaching and exem- where Stuart received a $1,000 plary professionalism in public prize from the California Credit has been a education. The California Teachers Union and a $100 gift card from journey of self- of the Year program, which began Lakeshore Learning. reflection, and I in 1972, is part of the National “It has truly been an honor to be Teacher of the Year program, spon- photo courtesy of BHUSD recognized as an L.A. County feel even more sored by the Council of Chief State BHUSD Superintendent Michael Bregy, Beverly Vista Middle School Teacher of the Year. This experi- motivated to bring School Officers in partnership with English teacher Lauren Stuart and BVMS Principal Kevin Allen were on ence has been a journey of self- the best Scholastic Inc. hand for the Sept. 20 ceremony to celebrate Stuart’s award. reflection, and I feel even more motivated to bring the best instruc- instruction to our tion to our middle school students,” middle school Stuart said. “I want to thank the amazing team of educators and students.” administrators who have been sup- portive and inspiring throughout -Lauren Stuart, my years with BHUSD.” Beverly Vista Middle School Beverly Hills Unified School English teacher District Superintendent Dr. Michael Bregy and Beverly Vista Middle School Principal Kevin Allen also Applicants for Teacher of the attended the ceremony. Year had to submit an introductory “We are incredibly proud of Mrs. letter, a professional biography and Stuart and the passion she has for resume, six essay responses, letters educating each and every student in of support and a current school her classroom,” Bregy said. schedule. The top 25 advanced to “Recognition is not what she looks the semifinal round, in which they

photo courtesy of BHUSD Hyeunjeong (Christina) Im, Matthew Allana, Matthew J. Park and Dayeon (Diane) Jeong were named National Merit Semifinalists. BHUSD announces four National Merit Semifinalists

Four Beverly Hills High their pursuit towards higher educa- School students – Hyeunjeong tion,” said Casey Rowley, college (Christina) Im, Matthew Allana, counselor at Beverly Hills High Matthew J. Park and Dayeon School. “At Beverly Hills High (Diane) Jeong – were honored School, our students are constantly when the officials of National inspiring us as they advance in Merit Scholarship Corporation their education. Beyond academic announced the names of approx- recognition, these are students imately 16,000 Semifinalists in devoting time and energy outside the 65th annual National Merit the classroom, and we commend Scholarship Program. them on their accomplishments. These academically talented We look forward to supporting high school seniors have an and seeing their next steps as these opportunity to continue in the students apply to colleges through- competition for some 7,600 out the fall and begin towards their National Merit Scholarships next journey.” worth more than $31 million that The students will be honored at will be offered next spring. the Oct. 15 meeting of the “We congratulate the students BHUSD Board of Education. recognized for their academic For information, visit achievement and excellence in nationalmerit.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 September 26, 2019 State leaders preview California Clean Air Day

On Sept. 18, leaders from across “We just had 85 days of violating and nonprofit partners and 30 may- the state took transit and gathered in federal standards for ozone stan- ors from across the state have also the historical Union Station in Los dards thanks in part to wildfire come together for clean air. Angeles to kick-off and preview impacts, shipping and air travel – Californians can choose from a California Clean Air Day 2019 with all of which are reasons we must menu of activities to clear the air by an announcement that more than take one day to focus on the issue taking the Clean Air Pledge. The 500,000 actions have been pledged and commit to addressing our air pledge is designed to make it sim- already with two weeks left before issues all year long,” Lyou said. ple for individuals to take at least the statewide day of action. California Clean Air Day, this one step to address their personal Hosted by the Coalition for Clean year taking place on Oct. 2, was and community air quality, as well Air and the Los Angeles County launched by the Coalition for Clean as businesses, government, schools Metropolitan Transportation Air. It is a multifaceted program and other organizations. Authority, the kick-off event brought built on the idea that shared experi- “I think the responsibility together a cross section of people ences unite people to action to belongs to all of us,” state Insurance and organizations from throughout improve community health. This Commissioner Ricardo Lara said. California to make the urgent call to statewide effort will allow individu- “I don’t see us getting to our goals action that all Californians have a als and communities across the without modifying human behavior. photo courtesy of California Clean Air Day role in clearing the air. state to participate in ways that That’s why our office is proud to Brianna Ruffalo of ABC 7, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Joseph K. Lyou, president and makes sense for them. In its second participate in California Clean Air Gardens), Rachelle Reyes-Wenger of Dignity Health, Cris Liban of Metro CEO of the Coalition for Clean Air, year, the effort has commitments of Day.” and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara discussed Clean began the event, reminding attendees over 500,000 actions so far. More For information, visit cleanair- Air Day at Union Station. about the reason for the proceedings. than 180 government, corporate day.org. First phase veterans cemetary expansion done The U.S. Department of Veterans benefits in certain densely populat- approximately 80 miles away. Affairs National Cemetery ed areas to better serve veterans, On Oct. 1, the National Administration recently completed their spouses and families. In some Cemetery Scheduling Office will the first phase of its columbarium of the largest urban areas that VA begin to schedule committal ser- expansion project at Los Angeles serves – New York City, Los vices in the new columbarium for National Cemetery. The cemetery Angeles, Chicago, the San services beginning Oct. 15. The was closed to new burials for cas- Francisco Bay Area and new columbarium is above- keted remains in 1978. The new Indianapolis – the national cemeter- ground, cremation-only. Los columbarium is an above-ground, ies which still have capacity are Angeles National Cemetery can cremation-only facility that will more than 60 miles removed from accommodate casket burials for serve veterans and their eligible the service area core. These ceme- veterans and eligible family mem- family members in the greater Los teries inter a smaller percentage of bers joining their loved one in an Angeles Area for decades to come. eligible veterans than other large- existing gravesite. Riverside Construction began on the 4.4- city national cemeteries that are National Cemetery is the closest acre project in September 2017. located closer to its urban core. In cemetery that offers all burial photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This phase of the project includes a most cases, sites that are large options for new interments. The new columbarium is an above-ground, cremation-only facility that committal shelter, restrooms and a enough to provide the full range of For information, visit will serve veterans and their eligible family members in the Greater Los gravesite locator kiosk. For now, burial services over an extended vaa.gov/burials-memorials. Angeles Area for decades to come. 10,357 niches have been created, period are not available. VA deter- though the final capacity is expect- mined that these cities could be bet- ed to be 90,854 niches. ter served by developing space-effi- The columbarium expansion at cient, columbarium-only cemeter- Los Angeles National Cemetery is ies within or nearer the urban core. the first project under NCA’s Urban The nearest cemetery for Los Initiative to open. The Urban Angeles veterans is Riverside Initiative improves access to burial National Cemetery, which is L.A. LGBT Center to host ‘Stand Down’ event for vets

The Los Angeles LGBT Center with peers and allies who have will host its next “Stand Down” for shared similar experiences during veterans and active service mem- their service. So far, we have assist- bers on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 ed nearly 300 veterans and active a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center’s Anita service members,” said Yelba May Rosenstein Campus. A color Carrillo, manager of social services guard procession will officially for the center’s senior services. open the “Stand Down.” “The resources provided at our With more than 30 organizations ‘Stand Downs’ help our veterans for veterans and seniors participat- obtain the quality of life they ing, the event provides free ser- deserve.” vices and referrals in various areas, LGBT veterans and active ser- including VA enrollment, vicemembers attending the “Stand Department of Military and Down” are invited to be inter- Veterans Affairs, CalVets benefits, viewed for a film depicting their VA benefits, education, housing, unique perspectives related to legal, employment, medical, men- serving in the U.S. military. The tal health and social services. The film, tentatively titled “My fair is open to all veterans and Service, My Story,” is being pro- active service members and is not duced by participants in the limited to the LGBT veteran com- Center’s LGBT Senior Veterans munity. initiative, a program that offers In 1993, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t case management, support groups Tell” law barred openly LGBT per- and social activities and serves as a sons from military service. When it bridge between the U.S. was officially repealed in 2011, Department of Veterans Affairs many service members who were and LGBT seniors who suffered dishonorably discharged due to discrimination in the military. The their sexual orientation became eli- film will be screened at a Veterans gible for benefits, yet many of Day event in November, be sub- them, traumatized from their expe- mitted to film festivals and posted riences, opted out of accessing VA on the center’s YouTube channel. services. The Los Angeles LGBT Center “Our ‘Stand Downs’ create a safe Anita May Rosenstein Campus is environment for all who served, located at 1118 N. McCadden regardless of sexual orientation or Place. For information, visit lalgbt- gender identity, and connects them center.org. 14 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Council recognizes Ebell’s Authorities celebrate success of L.A. Found Los Angeles County Supervisor knew that we could find people, give Moody said. “Supervisor Hahn and Janice Hahn, 4th District, recently families and caretakers some peace the board are to be commended for 125th anniversary marked the first anniversary of the of mind and ultimately save lives,” getting this program up and running L.A. Found program by visiting Hahn added. “One year since its in such a short time. We look for- Alex Vargas, a man diagnosed with launch, [and] we have been able to ward to increasing the awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, who is one of reunite 12 missing people with their L.A. Found in the public’s eye 12 people who have been found families.” through additional interested entities safely through the program during its Approximately 360 people are – outside of county government – so inaugural year. enrolled in L.A. Found. The most that many more people can take Through L.A. Found, Los Angeles recent person located through the advantage of it.” County is distributing wristbands program was Vargas, who is 75 and The L.A. Found program is open with trackers to individuals with suffers from Alzheimer’s. On Aug. to residents countywide. Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism so 11, he wandered away from a home “To date, the entire LASD Mental that they can be located if they wan- where he and his wife, Rose, were Evaluation Team (34 field teams), der away. staying in Long Beach. The sheriff’s LASD helicopter crews and three Wandering is a common problem department was able to activate his department search and rescue teams associated with dementia, trackable bracelet and locate him a have been trained in the use of loca- Alzheimer’s and autism, Hahn said. short time later. tor equipment for Project Lifesaver – According to the Alzheimer’s “Realizing your husband with the technology used to locate miss- Association, 60% of people with Alzheimer’s is missing from your ing persons who are participating in dementia will wander away, and a home in the middle of the night was the L.A. Found program in L.A. photo courtesy of the 4th District council office study by the Interactive Autism a terrifying experience for Rose,” County,” said Lt. John Gannon, with The Los Angeles City Council honored the Ebell of Los Angeles Network found that 49% of children Hahn said. “But I am so grateful that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s on Sept. 18 with a presentation celebrating the Ebell’s 125th birthday. with autism will engage in wander- through the L.A. Found program we Department. “LASD responds to Members of the Ebell’s leadership attended, and Councilman David ing behavior. While most individuals were able to find Alex quickly and help find missing persons in any of Ryu, 4th District, presented them with a proclamation. The Ebell of are found, wandering cases some- reunite him with his wife. This pro- the 88 cities in the county when Los Angeles, located at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., is a philanthropic orga- times end in tragedy, such as a case gram works.” called upon 24 hours daily. Team nization founded by women for women. The club supports dozens of involving Nancy Paulikas, a woman On the first anniversary of launch- members have had remarkable nonprofits and provides scholarships, and hosts special events, with Alzheimer’s who wandered ing L.A. Found, Hahn visited Vargas results in locating critical missing music, dinners and community forums. For information, visit away from family at the Los Angeles and his wife with Kirk Moody, persons who were truly at risk due to ebellofla.com. County Museum of Art in 2016 and Paulikas’ husband. They were wandering. We are certain several of whose body was found in a wilder- accompanied by the two sheriff’s our located patients may have other- ness area in the Santa Monica department search and rescue wise suffered harm without the use Mountains in 2018. deputies who located Vargas the of L.A. Found wristbands to find Learn about your ‘Backyard Hahn launched L.A. Found in night he went missing. them. Two were in remote areas September 2018. The program uses “The L.A. Found Program has where they would not have other- voluntarily-worn, trackable bracelets given our family piece of mind in wise been seen and at least one was Wilderness’ at science center provided by the county to individu- knowing that someone will be there lying down out of view, so traditional als with Alzheimer’s, autism, to help my husband should he need searches might have missed them. The California Science Center is behavior captured throughout a dementia and other forms of cogni- it,” Rose Vargas said. “It is difficult We highly support L.A. Found in the opening its new film “Backyard year around a suburban home by tive impairment. Each bracelet corre- and honestly impossible to be atten- memory of Nancy Paulikas and the Wilderness 3D” on Oct. 4. cameras mounted inside dens and sponds with a unique radio frequen- tive to a person 24/7. This is and has hope that no other family ever have The award-winning film, created nests and moving along forest cy. When a person wearing a bracelet been our safety net. I helped find my to suffer like her husband Kirk. Our by Emmy Award-winning and floors and pond bottoms. goes missing, the Los Angeles husband when he wandered. We are personnel have been inspired by Oscar nominated filmmakers A sensory-friendly version of the County Sheriff’s Department Mental forever grateful to all the individuals Kirk and the leadership of supervisor Andrew Young and Susan Todd, film will be offered in 2D. Evaluation Team can use a handheld that were instrumental in developing Hahn to bring this program to L.A. reminds people to put down elec- California Science Center is receiver or receiver mounted on a this program.” County, where it’s truly making a tronic devices, go outside and located at 700 Exposition Park helicopter to track the person’s loca- “L.A. Found is proving to be a difference and saving lives.” explore nature. The film displays Drive. For information, visit cali- tion. tremendous benefit to at-risk adults For information, visit unique wildlife imagery and forniasciencecenter.org. “I launched L.A. Found because I and their caregivers in L.A. County,” lafound.lacounty.gov.

Sept. 29 - 7:30 pm Sept. 30 10:30 am

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From parking space Berggruen Institute unveils Sense LA program The Berggruen Institute, an information generated by the ticipated in a mock assembly. independent, non-partisan think groups. KAFLA will use its network to to mini-park tank, unveiled a new program “We are excited to launch Sense participate in creative assemblies called Sense LA – a tool for social LA and share Gabriel’s innovative throughout Los Angeles. Current cohesion and public participation – model for participatory representa- partner organizations include Little and launched a new project with tive democracy,” said Dawn Bangladesh Improvements, the Korean American Federation Nakagawa, Berggruen Institute Banglar Bijoy Bohor, Bangladeshi of Los Angeles to develop formal executive vice president. “Sense American Society, Search to recommendations for the city of LA is the embodiment of every- Involve Pilipino Americans, Los Angeles master plan. thing we strive for at the Berggruen Wilshire Center Koreatown Developed by Berggruen Fellow Institute – to break the gridlock of Neighborhood Council, Westlake Gabriel Kahan, Sense LA is traditional power structures with North and South Neighborhood designed to harness the power of innovative approaches and encour- councils, Magnolia Community art and urban collective intelli- ages public participation without Initiative and Central City gence to help people from all back- populism. We believe this program Neighborhood Partners. grounds have a voice in their com- will have real impact in the future “We are thrilled to partner with munity, understand their city, guide of the city of L.A. We are grateful the Berggruen Institute on Sense multipronged decision making and to the team at KAFLA for bringing LA,” said Laura Jeon, KAFLA cultivate shared perspectives. together an unprecedented coali- president. “Now more than ever, it The Sense LA assemblies help tion of communities throughout is important for our communities individuals within the community Central Los Angeles.” to come together to think about the to identify and address areas of The launch event brought future of our neighborhoods and mutual interest in a discussion together community members and provide input to the city of Los photo by Cameron Kiszla about the future of their neighbor- civic and grassroots organization Angeles for our community plan. On Sept. 20, the Mid City West Community Council hosted the hoods. Participants wear blindfolds leaders from the Wilshire corridor Sense LA provides the Wilshire sixth annual Park(ing) Day, which turned parking spaces into mini- throughout the discussion, and the and surrounding areas to experi- corridor and surrounding areas parks for a day. assembly ends with the group com- ence the Sense LA methodology with a platform to bring together At three locations – 7311 Melrose Ave. in front of Toasted and ing together to create a kinetic and think critically about what the diverse communities to have Roasted, 807 S. La Brea Ave. in front of Roji Bakery and 5354 sculpture as a result of their con- democracy can look like at the honest and open conversations on Wilshire Blvd. in front of L.A. Chankla restaurant – Mid City West versation. Sense LA will live in local level. Attendees listened to our shared perspectives and what representatives engaged with their neighbors. digital and physical formats, creat- Berggruen Institute and KAFLA needs to be done to build a better Amy Goldenberg, a MCWCC board member, operated the parklet ing multiple entry-points with the leaders about the process and par- future for our community.” in front of L.A. Chankla and invited those who stopped by to become more involved with the council. She also supplied attendees with candy, as well as chips, salsa and agua fresca from L.A. Chankla. “It’s been a good day,” Goldenberg said. For information, visit midcitywest.org. LA LGBT Center celebrates 50th anniversary The Los Angeles LGBT Center celebrated its 50th anniversary and five decades of the fight for LGBT equality with two celebrations on Sept. 21. The festivities kicked off with the Gold Anniversary Vanguard Celebration, an elegant dinner among friends and supporters, fol- lowed by a Hearts of Gold concert and multimedia show with a rain- bow carpet arrivals line starring Sia, Rufus Wainwright, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Karamo Brown and Bobby Berk of “Queer Eye,” photo courtesy of TreePeople Melissa Etheridge and more at the TreePeople CEO Cindy Montanez and Board Chair Phil Boesch Greek Theatre. spoke at last year’s “An Evening Under the Harvest Moon” gala. The A-list entertainment included photo courtesy of Los Angeles LGBT Center performers Sia (pop icon), Kathy Griffin and Jenifer Lewis perform onstage during the Los Angeles Wainwright (singer- LGBT Center celebration. songwriter/composer), Ty Herndon TreePeople to host ‘An Evening (country artist), Jenifer Lewis (actress, “Black-ish”), Valentina Kiyoko (recording artist), Nico rate, entertainment and philanthrop- (“RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars,” Santos (actor/comedian, “Crazy ic communities attended the Gold Under the Harvest Moon’ gala FOX’s “Rent: Live”), Thelma Rich Asians,” “Superstore”), Zeke Anniversary Vanguard Celebration Houston (singer/actor) and Smith (“Survivor”), Tig Notaro sit-down dinner to celebrate the TreePeople announced its their partnership legacy invest- Etheridge. Presenters included (comedian), Bruce Vilanch (come- center’s achievements over the past 32nd annual “An Evening Under ment in Forest Aid, TreePeople’s Tomlin (actor/activist, “Grace and dian/writer), the cast of “Good 50 years. Guests enjoyed cocktails, the Harvest Moon” fall gala on campaign to heal fire-ravaged Frankie”), Fonda (actor/activist, Trouble” and pre-produced segment dinner, a live auction, performance Oct. 5 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the mountains and forests. Save Our “Grace and Frankie”), Kathy with Margaret Cho (comedian). by recording artist LP and remarks organization’s headquarters in Canyon will receive the Partner Griffin (comedian/activist), Frankie Before the concert, over 1,000 of by Griffin, U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff Coldwater Canyon Park. in Community Award for their Grander (dancer/YouTube person- the region’s most important leaders (D-Burbank) and Los Angeles The outdoor evening event is a commitment to protecting peo- ality), Brown (“Queer Eye), Hayley and influences in the civic, corpo- LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean. celebration of the environment ple, trees and wildlife corridors in and those helping to protect and the Santa Monica Mountains. improve it. This year’s gala will Beth Burnam will receive the be hosted by Academy Award Barbara Goldenberg Volunteer nominee Robert Forster. Award for her statewide leader- SASSAS hosts milestone art and sound installation TreePeople, a nonprofit dedi- ship to organize and prepare cated to creating climate-ready, communities before disasters The Society for the Activation of the Schindler House. The closing event will include a water-secure communities with happen. Social Space Through Art and The installation features pre- performance of Rod Poole’s “Voice equitable tree canopy for present Tickets are $700. Sponsorship Sound is celebrating 20 years of its mieres of full-length documenta- of the Bowed Guitar.” and future generations, will packages begin at $2,500. For flagship concert series “sound.” tion from concerts by Glenn The MAK Center for Art and honor three change makers at the information, call Dana Abrams at from Sept. 27-29 with an installa- Branca, Kelan Phil Cohran, Architecture at the Schindler House gala. The Boeing Company will (818)486-2111, or email her at tion of videos and ephemera from Extended Organ featuring Mike is located at 835 N. Kings Road. receive the Evergreen Award for [email protected]. the SASSAS archives at the MAK Kelly, Joseph Jarman, Pauline For information, call (323)651- Center for Art and Architecture at Oliveros, James Tenney and more. 1510, or visit makcenter.org. 16 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Gelato will be made on-site in the celebrates the harvest with their plant-based food and beverage din- world’s largest mobile frozen dessert wines and some of L.A.’s favorite ner curated by Goldenvoice’s culi- RESTAURANT NEWS laboratory. Vote for your favorite foods, as well as live music perfor- nary director Nic Adler, owner of and participate in a gelato eating mances and a charity grape stomp. Monty’s Good Burger and Nic’s on by Jill Weinlein contests, scoop stacking and other All food, drinks, and entertainment Beverly. Dinner is served from 5 to fun family games. The artisan earn- are included with the purchase of a 7 p.m. as comedian and actress Italian seafood dinner bass crudo, gnocchi al Pomodoro ing the most votes wins the coveted ticket. A VIP ticket admits one per- Whitney Cummings hosts a special with heirloom tomatoes, and scor- gold medal and continues their the son to the event at 4 p.m. General anniversary celebration. Presenters onight, Sept. 26, James Beard fano e fagioli: a rockfish on fresh can- journey towards the industry’s ulti- admission ticket holders enter at 5 include former MLB All Star Chase TBest Chef West Michael nellini beans and Nardello peppers. mate stage, the Gelato Festival p.m. VIP tickets include access to Utley and actress Nikki Reed. The Cimarusti hosts a multi-course For reservations, go to resy.com/cities/la/la- World Masters 2021. Tickets are bites and drinks, an exclusive VIP evening includes live entertainment seafood dinner at Il Pesce Cucina at cocina-di-pesce?date=2019-09- available at eventbrite.com/e/gelato- area and bar and a gift bag. For and a special awards ceremony. Eataly L.A. Italian dishes and cours- 21&seats=2. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., festival-america-west-hollywood- information and tickets, visit sanan- Desserts, a nightcap and DJ follow (213)310-8000. es are inspired by Cimarusti’s Italian 2019-tickets-61930715437. 8687 toniowinery.com. 737 Lamar St., until 9:30 p.m. The Gentle Barn, a Melrose Ave., (424)249-3966. (323)223-1401. national nonprofit animal sanctuary roots from Bari, a port city on the Adriatic Sea, and the capital of WeHo Gelato Festival celebrating more than 20 years southern Italy’s Puglia region. San Antonio Winery Gentle Barn’s 20th of rescuing animals from abuse and This one-night-only dinner is $65 elato artisans are gathering at neglect, inspires hope and healing per person. Watch this award-win- GWest Hollywood’s Pacific Harvest Festival anniversary for children and adults facing simi- ning chef and partner Donato Poto Design Center on Sept. 28-29 from n Saturday, Sept. 28, the San lar circumstances. Meet Gentle prepare each course in the open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to offer all-you- OAntonio Winery’s historic n Saturday, Sept. 28, wear Barn founders, Ellie Laks and Jay kitchen. The menu includes black can-eat competing gelato flavors. location in downtown Los Angeles Ofarmhouse chic and enjoy a See Restaurant News page 19

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An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 9100 block of La Cienega at 3 p.m. burglary in the 400 block of N. P OLICE BLOTTER Sunset at 6 p.m. Highland at 11 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:28 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the Sept. 18 burglarized a vehicle parked in the 5500 block of Wilshire. 8500 block of Santa Monica. At 8:20 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- assaulted a victim in the 300 block areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Sept. 18 tim in the 6600 block of Hollywood of S. Detroit. Sept. 14 and Sept. 21. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- at 7:25 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles cle parked in the 8900 block of Sept. 15 burglary in the 300 block of S. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Santa Monica at 1 p.m. Gramercy at 9:45 a.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 1:35 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:38 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner At 10:20 a.m., an unknown sus- Beverly Hills Police the 400 block of S. Roxbury. burglarized a vehicle parked in the of Highland and Franklin. pect committed a petty theft in the 9000 block of Santa Monica. 6400 block of Wilshire. Department An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 400 block of N. Sept. 19 burglary near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 2 p.m. Muirfield and Rossmore at 7:15 burglary in the 400 block of S. Sept. 15 a.m. Detroit at 11:30 a.m. At midnight, an unknown suspect

At 12:13 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect pect was arrested for driving under burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8800 block of Santa Monica. A burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6300 the influence of alcohol or drugs 9400 block of Brighton Way. second grand theft was reported in 600 block of S. La Brea. block of Melrose. near the corner of Santa Monica the same area at 1 a.m.

and Rexford. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 600 block of petty theft in the 6100 block of An unknown suspect was arrested Beverly Drive at 6:42 p.m. burglary in the 500 block of N. Cloverdale at 10 a.m. Barrows at 4:40 p.m. for driving under the influence of Orlando at 4:19 a.m.

alcohol or drugs in the 100 block of Sept. 20 At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect N. La Cienega at 12:54 a.m. At 1:25 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a grand theft in the robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect was arrested committed a petty theft in the 8300 500 block of N. La Brea. Highland and Hawthorn. for driving under the influence of block of Santa Monica. Sept. 16 alcohol or drugs near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 16 Sept. 19 At 8:36 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire and La Cienega at 2 a.m. petty theft in the 8700 block of committed a petty theft in the 300 Sunset at 9:50 p.m. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Canon. At 2:01 a.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked robbed a victim near the corner of was arrested for driving under the At 10:30 p.m., a suspect assaulted near the corner of Las Palmas and Hollywood and Vine. An unknown suspect committed a influence of alcohol or drugs near a victim during a domestic vio- Hollywood. petty theft from a vehicle in the the corner of La Cienega and lence incident in the 1200 block of A suspect assaulted a victim dur- 200 block of N. Beverly Drive at Beverly. Kings. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- ing a domestic violence incident in 9:03 a.m. tim near the corner of Melrose and the 1800 block of Grace at 6:20 An unknown suspect committed a Vine at 1 a.m. a.m. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- grand theft near the corner of La Sept. 20

pect committed a petty theft in the Cienega and Wilshire at 12:39 At noon, an unknown suspect At 7:29 a.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of N. La Peer. a.m. At 5:22 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 600 committed a grand theft in the committed a burglary in the 1200 block of S. Crescent Heights. 1700 block of N. Orchid. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Crescent Heights.

vehicle parked near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 9500 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a Charleville and Canon at 1:30 p.m. block of Brighton. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- petty theft in the 6400 block of W. vehicle parked in the 8000 block of tim in the 1400 block of Kings at Sixth at 3 p.m. Beverly at 2:30 p.m. At 6:02 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed 6:20 a.m.

committed a grand theft in the 300 a robbery at a business in the At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Rodeo. 9700 block of Wilshire at 6:33 Sept. 21 committed a burglary in the 300 burglarized a vehicle parked near p.m. block of S. Fuller. the corner of Waring and Cole. Sept. 17 At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 600 Sept. 21 An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Robertson. At 3:47 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 300 block of N. petty theft in the 7100 block of At 12:39 a.m., an unknown sus- was arrested for driving under the Stanley at 8:50 p.m. Melrose at 5 p.m. pect was arrested for driving under An unknown suspect robbed a vic- influence of alcohol or drugs near the influence of alcohol or drugs tim in the 8200 block of Sunset at the corner of S. Santa Monica and At 9:29 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of Wilshire and La 3:40 a.m. Rodeo. committed a petty theft in the 800 committed a petty theft in the 7500 Cienega. block of N. Alta Vista. block of Hollywood. At 8:40 a.m., an unknown suspect A vandalism incident was reported An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 8900 in the 9500 block of Dayton Way at An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- petty theft in the 9900 block of block of Santa Monica. 10 a.m. vehicle parked in the 400 block of cle parked in the 900 block of N. Robbins at 8:20 p.m. N. Orange at 9:30 p.m. Highland at 5:25 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2 p.m., a vandalism incident At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 7400 block of Santa was reported in the 400 block of At 10:05 p.m., an unknown sus- At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a residential burglary in Monica at 5:20 p.m. Shirley Place. pect committed a burglary in the committed a petty theft in the 6500 the 100 block of S. Elm. 1000 block of S. La Brea. block of Sunset. At 7 p.m., a suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect was arrested victim during a domestic violence petty theft in the 200 block of Sept. 17 An unknown suspect burglarized a Tower at 5:03 p.m. for driving under the influence of incident in the 8400 block of vehicle parked in the 1200 block of alcohol or drugs near the corner of Sunset. At 8:40 a.m., an unknown suspect N. McCadden at 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Rodeo and S. Santa Monica at committed a burglary in the 400 committed a petty theft in the 300 11:40 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of N. Fuller. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Oakhurst. tim near the corner of Lexington committed a petty theft in the 6100 and La Brea at 8 p.m. West Hollywood An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 8200 block of victim near the corner of Sunset Sept. 22 Sheriff’s Station Beverly at 12:40 p.m. An attempted burglary was report- and Hartford Way at 6:15 p.m. ed in the 600 block of S. San At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 16 At 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect Vicente at 6:30 p.m. At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 600 block committed a petty theft in the 1600 committed a petty theft in the 9100 of Robertson. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. El Centro. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. assaulted a victim near the corner burglarized a vehicle parked in the

of Santa Monica and Hayworth. An unknown suspect committed a 6600 block of Yucca. A vandalism incident was reported Los Angeles Police petty theft in the 5000 block of in the 200 block of Rodeo at 10:37 An unknown suspect committed a Department Wilshire at 4:15 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- p.m. burglary in the 700 block of West tim near the corner of El Centro

Knoll at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 At 6:38 p.m., an unknown suspect and Sunset at 10 p.m. Sept. 18 committed a burglary in the 200 At 9:25 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a block of S. Van Ness. Sept. 20 At 3:09 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 1200 victim near the corner of Selma burglarized a construction site in block of La Brea. and Wilcox at 2:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect the 600 block of Alta. petty theft in the 6700 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 900 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect Leland Way at 6:45 p.m. block of Seward. A vandalism incident was reported vehicle parked in the 8400 block of stole a vehicle parked near the in the 200 block of N. Rodeo at Sunset at 10:55 p.m. corner of Yucca and Las Palmas. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 8:17 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the tim near the corner of Selma and At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 1400 block of N. Vista. Cahuenga at 3:45 a.m. Sept. 19 burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 6000 block of 8900 block of Santa Monica. Hollywood at 11 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 6400 block of committed a burglary in the 5100 victim in the 9800 block of S. Sept. 17 At 11:55 a.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 10 p.m. block of Marathon. Santa Monica at 5:12 a.m. pect committed a theft near the At 1:55 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Hawthorn and Orange. At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 8500 pect robbed a victim in the 7000 vehicle parked in the 1700 block of committed a residential burglary in block of West Knoll. An unknown suspect committed a block of Sunset. N. Cherokee at 10:47 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 September 26, 2019

through Tuesday, Oct. 1, for a include brisket, gefilte fish, matzo will be seared by Ocean Prime one of the city’s best sports hang- Restaurant News Rosh Hashanah lunch or dinner. balls, kugel, whitefish salad and chefs and served over cauliflower outs, offering a number of new From page 16 The chefs are making colorful and more. Reservations are recom- puree. A roasted cauliflower salad food and beverage specials and healthy dishes and preparing a $40 mended, but walk-ins will be hap- layered with grapes, green olives, events during the NFL season and prix fixe that includes salad, pily welcomed. The special holi- pine nuts, golden raisins, arugula local Rams games. The Rooftop Weiner on the red carpet and under matzo ball soup, entree and day menu is available for catering, and lemon mustard vinaigrette Tailgate is a new partnership with the stars, as they recognize individ- dessert. 639 N. Larchmont Blvd., too. 5400 Wilshire Blvd., will accompany this special menu Tailgate Planet, offering seven uals who have embraced the orga- (323)580-6383. (323)761-1211. item. Skuna Bay salmon is mild, Rams tailgate parties on the nization’s purpose, pay tribute to tender and buttery. Enjoy with a rooftop with views of the DTLA the animal ambassadors and honor glass of wine or handcrafted OP skyline and Coliseum. Tickets the organization’s mission to create Rosh Hashanah at Woodford Reserve Manhattan. start at $59 for four hours of pre- a kinder, more gentle world for all. Skuna Bay 9595 Wilshire Blvd., (310)859- game fun and a variety of drinks Purchase tickets at gentlebarncele- Eleven City Deli 4818. and bites. Come back for Monday brate.org. 15825 Sierra Hwy., Santa salmon month Night Football Happy Hour at Clarita. (661)252-2440. n Sunday, Sept. 29, and Free Play. Throughout the upstairs OMonday, Sept. 30, Eleven cean Prime Beverly Hills is Football hangout at arcade, bar and lounge starting City will feature a special High Opartnering with Skuna Bay to game day specials begin at 3 p.m. Oktoberfest at Holidays menu along with the reg- offer the freshest sustainable the Fields LA Order the new Game Day Burger ular dining room menu. The spe- seafood to their guests. For four + Beer for $10. It’s available when Tam O’Shanter cial menu is offered a la carte, so weeks, Skuna Bay salmon, the .A.’s Banc of California cheering on the LAFC, Rams or

guests can pick and choose what most preferred salmon farm on Stadium’s three-tiered epi- the Trojans home games. 3939 S. n Sunday, Sept. 29, celebrate L to nibble on and enjoy. Dishes Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, curean food hall, the Fields LA, is Figueroa St., (213)419-9465. OOktoberfest with festivities on the Tam’s expansive outdoor patio from noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy bottom- less Oktoberfest-style beers from local L.A. breweries including L.A. Ale Works, Three Weavers and Absolution, while visiting the German buffet featuring a sausage station, sauerkraut, German potato salad, spaetzle, pretzels and mus- tard. Tickets are $79 per person. Purchase at eventbrite.com/e/okto- berfest-patio-preview-tickets- 67620244973. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., (323)664-0228.

Jaffa Rosh Hashanah

ome celebrate Rosh Hashanah Con Sunday, Sept. 29, and Monday, Sept. 30, and enjoy spiced lentil soup with cashew cream, pot- ted chicken liver with spiced fig jam on rye toast, and a house-made Jaffa challah round. Main course options include glazed short rib and lamb couscous with Moroccan spices and roasted root vegetables. Finish with honey-pistachio bakla- va with autumn fruit. This special dinner is $45 per person. The take- away menu serves four and must be ordered by 4 p.m. on Sept. 28. Pick up is available on Sunday and Monday at both Jaffa locations between 2 and 5 p.m. Items on the take-away menu include spiced lentil soup, an apple walnut pome- granate salad with date vinaigrette, and a house-made Jaffa challah round. Main course options include glazed short rib or Zatar-roasted whole chicken. Sides include pota- to-leek kugel and braised chard with olives and currants. Finish with honey-pistachio baklava with autumn fruit. 8048 W. 3rd St., (323)433-4978; 10306 Venice Blvd., (424)298-8180.

Gratitude Kitchen & Bar Rosh Hashanah menus

n Sunday, Sept. 29, through OTuesday, Oct. 1, enjoy a $40 a la carte holiday lunch or dinner that includes a beet carpaccio salad, matzo ball soup, carrot lox on an English muffin with cucumber salad and cream cheese, and a macadamia nut crusted apple pie with a honey sweet cream drizzle. The dinner menu features an apple cider-braised cabbage with caraway potato salad. 419 N. Canon Drive, (424)389-1850. Café Gratitude Larchmont

ake the family and meet Tfriends on Sunday, Sept. 29, 20 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Tequila, tacos and much more at Tallula’s Stars come out for Musso & Frank Grill’s From page 17 nature Caesar salad that arrived in a Mexican-inspired desserts on the 100th anniversary in Hollywood bowl with long Little Gem leaves menu, including a tres leches cake loaded with crunchy pumpkin drizzled with honey, chamomile The Hollywood Chamber of seeds, shaved parmesan, anchovies, and fresh market berries. Commerce in unveiling a special garlic and lemon juice. Tallula’s is part of the Rustic honorary award of excellence, sim- The chefs at Tallula’s also make Canyon Family, a collection of ilar to a Walk of Fame star, for the delicious blue corn pancakes and chef-driven dining destinations that Musso & Frank Grill on Friday, chilaquiles. The pancakes arrived in include Rustic Canyon, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in front of the a black skillet topped with fresh Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe, Milo restaurant, 6667 Hollywood Blvd. berries and a pour of unrefined & Olive, and more. Fans of the restaurant are invited Mexican cane sugar called piloncil- Weekend brunch is served 11 to attend the ceremony, which rec- lo syrup, powdered sugar, chopped a.m. to 3 p.m. Happy Hour is all- ognizes Musso & Frank’s 100th mint and whipped cream. night long on Mondays and from 4 anniversary on the date exactly one The chilaquiles were artfully to 6 p.m. every Tuesday through century after its opening. The award arranged in a beautiful terra cotta Friday in the bar, lounge and patio. will be the first of its kind awarded serving dish, layered with corn tor- Weekday dinner service is at 5 p.m. to a Hollywood restaurant. tilla chips, salsa rojo, black beans, and 4 p.m. on the weekends. The ceremony will be hosted by cilantro, red onion, cheese, pico de Tallula’s offers a takeout and deliv- television personality Marc gallo and a fried egg on top. ery-only menu starting at 5 p.m. $$ Summers and will include actors Other Mexican fare includes a 118 Entrada Drive (310)526-0027. James Woods, Danny Trejo and Joe rotating taco del día, breakfast bur- Montegna. Rana Ghadban, presi- ritos with verde sauce, pork, eggs, dent and CEO of the Hollywood photo courtesy of Musso & Frank Grill potatoes, crema and pepper jack Chamber of Commerce; author Raise a martini glass to Musso & Frank Grill’s 100th anniversary. cheese, as well as local Channel Michael Callahan; Los Angeles Islands rock cod tacos. City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell; vice on Oct. 1. prietor and fourth-generation mem- Heartier options include grilled and members of the Musso & Frank “It’s possibly the most important ber of the family who owns the carne asada with grass-fed hanger family of owners will also attend. year this restaurant has ever had. restaurant. steak, served with house-made tor- The resturant will be closed to the For any business to get to be a cen- “It is something to be extremely tillas, carrots, blistered shishito pep- public this week for their centennial tury old is a huge milestone, and for proud of, and we are. Here we are at photo pers and chipotle tamarind sauce. courtesy of celebrations, which are private, and a restaurant, it’s another level,” said 100 years old, and we are doing bet- Nathan makes all of the Tallula’s will be reopening for regular ser- Mark Echeverria, COO, CFO, pro- ter than ever.”

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In the Original Farmers Market OPEN 24 HOURS! 3rd & Fairfax In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax (323)933-8446 (323)933-8446 • (323)933-8440 (323)933-8440 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 September 26, 2019 Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch and the L.A. Lawyers Phil join voices for a sing-along

The city of Beverly Hills presents a Community Pops Concert and photo by Matt Beard Sing Along on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Cirque du Soleil’s “VOLTA” captures the energy of BMX acrobatics. at 7:30 p.m. at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The free concert will feature ‘VOLTA’ offers high-flying action Beverly Hills Mayor John A. Mirisch and the L.A. Lawyers Cirque du Soleil has added two The creators of the show were Philharmonic and its chorus Legal weeks of performances to the inspired by the spirit of adventure Voices, led by founder and conduc- upcoming Los Angeles engage- of BMX, street sports and acrobat- tor Gary S. Greene. It will include ment of “VOLTA,” which runs ics. It features a full BMX park music from classic Hollywood from Jan. 18 through March 8, mounted on stage. films and Broadway musicals, as 2020, under the Big Top at Dodger For the breathtaking BMX well as a unique “concertcast” fea- Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave. finale, riders give a fast and furious ture with special guest Randy The name “VOLTA” refers to a performance of nonstop acrobatics Kerdoon, of KNX Radio, who will sudden about-face, a change in on wheels. The riders go up jump turn a classical performance into a emotion or idea often used in poet- boxes and perform aerial tricks baseball game. ry. It also speaks to the jolt of ener- before landing and leaping off the photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market The box office opens at 5 and gy delivered through the show. ramps again, crisscrossing and Last year’s Metropolitan Fashion Week event at the Farmers Market doors open at 7 p.m. Light refresh- Energetic, urban and contempo- spinning their bikes midair in a followed an Egyptian theme. ments will follow the sing-along. rary, “VOLTA” offers a voyage of spirit of brotherhood. Reservations are required; limit discovery showcasing acrobatics in “VOLTA” was written and four tickets per person. a visually striking world. Driven by directed by Bastien Alexandre with Metropolitan Fashion Week launches The Wallis Annenberg Center for a melodic score and inspired in part Jean Guibert as director of cre- the Performing Arts is located at by the adventurous spirit that fuels ation. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. For the culture of street sports, Tickets start at $49. For informa- at Original Farmers Market information and tickets, call “VOLTA” is a story of transforma- tion and to purchase tickets, call (310)746-4000, or visit tion, being true to oneself and ful- (877)9CIRQUE, or visit cirquedu- Metropolitan Fashion Week will opening night contest will partici- thewallis.org. filling one’s true potential. soleil.com/volta. kick off its annual festivities with pate in the Metropolitan Fashion the Opening Night and Fashion Week Closing Gala and Fashion Design Contest on Thursday, Sept. Awards on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Los 26, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Clock Angeles City Hall. Tower at the Original Farmers This year’s fashion week sup- Market, corner of Third and Fairfax. ports Project Imagination. Hosted by Lawrence Zarian, Metropolitan Fashion Week will fashion consultant and lifestyle also donate a Christmas tree and SEE / SIP / SAVOR expert for KTLA “Morning News holiday kit to families in need ART CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Live” and inspired by “Project throughout the Los Angeles area. Runway,” the event includes The Original Farmers Market is designers showcasing Greek located at 6333 W. Third St. mythology-inspired couture gowns For information, visit metropoli- or costumes. The winner of the tanfashionweek.net. Pastrami Piled High... Mmm..Sounds Good! Open 24 Hours VIEW NOW BEVERLYPRESS.COM

Curtain Rising for HOLIDAY HOURS We will close for Rosh Hashana on Sun., Sept.. 29 at 9 pm and re-open at noon Academy on Mon., Oct. 1. For Yom Kippur, we will close on Tues., Oct. 8 at 9 pm and re-open at noon on Wed., Oct. 9. The Deli and Bakery will be open for take our 24 hours and the regular menu will be available for Postmates delivery on Museum

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World Famous, Award Winning Restaurant • Deli • Bakery • Bar Entertainment Nightly in the Kibitz Room 419 N. Fairfax Ave. • (323) 651-2030 22 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press The Wallis Ambassadors celebrated at annual dinner The Wallis Ambassadors Second Annual Dinner, held on Sept. 16 at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill, was hosted by The Wallis Ambassadors co-chairs Eunice David and Les Bider and featured a special live performance by leg- endary composer Charles Fox. The Wallis Ambassadors is com- prised of community leaders and arts supporters who serve as institu- tional advocates for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Members not only promote The Wallis throughout Beverly Hills and the greater Los photo by Joan Marcus Angeles area but serve as influ- photo by Rob Latour Joseph Morales and company appear in the national touring production encers championing the venue’s Rachel Fine, executive director and joined Fine and Ron Rosen, board of “Hamilton,” which returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from mission and programs. CEO of The Wallis, and Artistic liaison to the Ambassadors, at the March 12 through Sept. 20, 2020. Among the 100 guests were Director Paul Crewes. Fox (left) event. Tickets for return engagement of ‘Hamilton’ available on Nov. 18

Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Hollywood Pantages Theatre have announced that single tickets for “Hamilton” will be available for purchase on Monday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. Tickets, which start at $55, will be available for performances from March 12 through Sept. 20, 2020, and can be purchased by calling (800)982-2787, visiting hollywoodpantages.com, or ticketmaster.com or in person at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre box office, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. A maximum purchase limit of eight tickets per household will be in place for the engagement. A lottery will be held for a limited number of $10 orchestra seats for all performances with details to be announced closer to the engagement. “Hamilton” is the story of one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first treasury secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway tunes, “Hamilton” features book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. For information about the production, visit hamiltononbroadway.com.

photo courtesy of LA Opera LA Opera’s “La Bohème” will show via livestream at the Santa Monica Pier and Columbia Park on Sept. 28. LA Opera shows live broadcast of ‘La Bohème’

Opera at the Beach and Opera in the Park will feature a livestream of LA Opera’s “La Bohème” from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Sept. 28 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The free, HD-livestreams will show the opera at the Santa Monica Pier and Columbia Park. Angelenos will be transported from their picnic blan- kets and lawn chairs to the cafés of 19th-century Paris as six struggling artists search for love, life and laughter against impossible odds. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with pre-show activities. The broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m. and will end at 10:30 p.m. Admission is free at both locations, but guests who RSVP will receive a free gift. Opera at the Beach is at the Santa Monica Pier located at 200 Santa Monica Pier. Opera in the Park is at Columbia Regional Park located at 4045 190th St. For informa- tion, visit laopera.org/beach or laopera.org/park.

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Youth dancers sought for Moscow Ballet’s ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” is coming to Los Angeles on Dec. 21 and 22 at The Wiltern, and the company is seek- ing local ballet students for chil- dren’s roles. Youth ages six to 18 can audition to be Party children, small mice, snowflakes, Russian snow maidens and more through the company’s Dance-with-Us program. Auditions are led by a Moscow Ballet compa- ny member. The Dance-with-Us photo courtesy of Getty Villa program has brought over 100,000 A relief titled “Royal Lion Hunt” is from 875-860 B.C. aspiring ballerinas and ballerinos on stage with the professionals over the past 27 years. Assyrian palace relief exhibit The auditions will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Sherman Oaks Dance Academy, photo © Moscow Ballet opens next week at Getty Villa 14622 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 204; and Auditions are free (although www.nutcracker.com/dance. Debuting at the Getty Villa on Scene’ of the last great king of on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9:30 a.m. at there may be a minimal casting and The Moscow Ballet’s “Great Oct. 2 is “Assyria: Palace Art of Assyria, Ashurbanipal, reviled as the Los Angeles Dance Academy, rehearsal fee), and hand-sewn cos- Russian Nutcracker” will be held Ancient Iraq,” a selection of relief ‘Sardanapalus’ in the Old 15255 Ventura Blvd., Annex 3, in tumes are provided. A dress on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 3 and 7 sculptures on loan from the British Testament,” said Timothy Potts, Sherman Oaks. Prospective rehearsal will be held on stage with p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 1 Museum in London. director of the J. Paul Getty dancers only need to attend one the company on the day of the per- p.m. and 5 p.m. at The Wiltern, In the 9th to 7th centuries B.C., Museum. “At the time of their dis- audition. formance. To register, visit 3790 Wilshire Blvd. the Assyrians, based in northern covery, taste in Britain – and Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), Europe generally – hewed strongly forged an empire that was extended to classical models by which stan- All Aboard the Zombie Hunter Train and PumpkinLiner at its height from Egypt, Syria, dard some saw these Assyrian mon- Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and parts of uments as unrefined; but this atti- Fillmore & Western Railway Turkey in the west through Iraq to tude soon subsided, and they are invites riders on fun adventures this the mountains of Iran and Armenia. now universally appreciated as fall beginning on Saturday, Oct. 5, The Assyrian rulers built majestic artistic achievements of great visual with the PumpkinLiner and Zombie palaces adorned with relief sculp- and emotional power. In our own Hunter Trains. On Oct. 26, a “Fright tures that portray the king as a day, the historical and cultural Night” Murder Mystery Dinner mighty warrior and hunter and con- importance of these sculptures has Train allows passengers to solve a front visitors with imposing images increased with the tragic destruc- mystery while enjoying dinner and of winged bulls, demons and other tion by ISIS of many of the reliefs riding the rails. mythological guardians. that remained in Iraq. We hope The PumpkinLiner offers a fami- The Assyrian reliefs have fasci- therefore that this display will raise ly train ride to the “The Patch,” nated viewers with their vivid awareness of the need to protect where passengers can visit a haunt- depictions of warfare, hunting, major heritage sites that remain at ed house, ride an antique carousel, building works, mythology, rituals, peril around the world.” buy a pumpkin, take a hayride and banqueting and other aspects of The exhibition, curated by Potts enjoy barbecue tri-tip sandwiches. Assyrian court life. Often bearing with assistance from Sara E. Cole, Vendors, a hay maze, face painting cuneiform inscriptions, some assistant curator of antiquities, will and more are available. Some of the photo courtesy of Fillmore & Western Railway scenes show characters, events and remain on view for three years dur- attractions require an additional $3 Fillmore & Western Railway’s Zombie Hunter Trains allow passengers to places known from the Old ing which it will coincide with fee. The train departs from Fillmore. ward off the undead. Testament and ancient Greek upcoming exhibitions on ancient The Zombie Hunter Trains give authors. They represent the richest Mesopotamia (March 18 – July 27, passengers a chance to save human- Tree Train and the new Polar Wonderland.” body of narrative art and iconogra- 2020), drawn from the collection of ity from a zombie apocalypse. Ride Express train ride. Departing from The Polar Express train ride fol- phy to have survived from the the Musée de Louvre, and ancient on open-air flat cars armed with a Santa Paula Depot on Nov. 30 and lows a theme based on the movie ancient Near East. Persia’s relationship with the classi- mounted paintball gun to shoot at during weekends in December, the and includes a cast of characters “The British Museum possessed cal world (2021). the attacking zombie hordes. Sugar Plum Express Holiday serving hot chocolate and cookies, the largest and most important col- The Getty Villa is located at Special holiday-themed train Village & Tree Trains offer a short as well as Santa Claus. The Polar lection of Assyrian reliefs in the 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. The rides continue in November and ride to a holiday village where pas- Express train departs from Fillmore. world. The 14 panels on view at the museum is open Wednesday December when Fillmore & sengers can select a pre-cut For information and a complete Getty Villa create a compelling through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Western Railway offers the Sugar Christmas tree, take photos with schedule, call (805)524-2546, or overview of the subjects, styles and Admission is free, but a ticket is Plum Express Holiday Village & Santa and enjoy a “Winter visit fwry.com. artistic achievements of Assyria’s required for admission. For infor- sculptors, including outstanding mation or tickets, visit getty.edu, or masterpieces such as the ‘Banquet call (310)440-7300. Program provides free laptops to community college students Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti their grades and prepare for the LAUSD graduates attending L.A. Mayor launches youth climate council launched the Connect to Success future.” community colleges full-time. The initiative on Sept. 24 to provide free Connect to Success will supply program was later extended to offer Los Angeles Mayor laptop computers to every first-year up to 6,000 students in this year’s a second year of free tuition Eric Garcetti joined student participating in the LA incoming class of LA College through support from the state of students and climate College Promise program. Promise students with a free refur- California, which also expanded activists at John The initiative was made possible bished laptop. Participants can keep tuition-free community college to Marshall High School with support from the Annenberg the laptops while they are fully- students statewide. on Sept. 20 to Foundation through its enrolled in LA College Promise In addition to support from the announce the forma- AnnenbergTech initiative. The LA program and after they complete Annenberg Foundation, funding for tion of the Mayor’s College Promise program provides the program. Connect to Success comes from the Youth Council on two years of free tuition to Los “The laptops are fundamental Boston Consulting Group Digital Climate Action, a col- Angeles Unified School District tools for higher education success,” Ventures, the California Emerging lection of 17 high graduates attending schools in the said LACCD Chancellor Francisco Technology Fund, Musk school and college Los Angeles Community College C. Rodriguez. “We are giving our Foundation, Eytan Elbaz, Google, students who will District. LA College Promise students Jam City, Magic Johnson help drive the city’s “Our city is at its best when we access to the technology they need Enterprises, Soylent, Tala and UPS. strategy and policies photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office empower our young people with to achieve their goals.” “We can’t expect students to stay to confront the climate crisis. They were joined by Los Angeles Unified every opportunity to expand their Connect to Success builds on the engaged in learning if they don’t School District Superintendent Austin Beutner. knowledge, prepare for a fulfilling mayor’s establishment of LA have the proper tools to support Young people around the world are demanding that governments listen career, contribute to our communi- College Promise. Spurred by con- their education,” said Wallis to scientists, cut back emissions, invest in clean energy and expand green ties and strengthen our economy,” versations with students, Garcetti Annenberg, chairman, president jobs, Garcetti said. The mayor is bringing these voices to the table at Los Garcetti said. “Our job is to knock announced a commitment to pro- and CEO of the Annenberg Angeles City Hall. down any hurdles standing between vide free laptops to the incoming Foundation. “Providing access to The youth council members will meet monthly to develop plans and our students and their dreams, and class of LA College Promise stu- laptops is vitally important and can objectives for the coming year, influence decisions and raise awareness that means sparing them the dents in his 2019 State of the City certainly help set the stage for a stu- about climate action. The council will also encourage young Angelenos to expense of a tuition bill, connecting address. dent’s successful college career and get involved and ultimately launch a coordinated campaign with the them to the classroom on public When LA College Promise start- beyond.” mayor’s office to address climate change. Participants on the council will transit and giving them a reliable ed in 2017, it offered one year of For information, visit lacollege- be announced ahead of the first meeting on Sept. 27. computer to do homework, make tuition-free education to all recent promise.org. 24 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘Ad Astra’ is almost an amazing sci-fi epic

Daddy issues can make a father going dark 16 years ago. Now, his and son feel a world apart. How son Major Roy McBride (Brad about multiple worlds removed? Pitt) carries on the family legacy, That’s how far family drama trav- continually joining space expedi- els in “Ad Astra,” Brad Pitt’s tions to the impairment of his own attempt at an artistic return to sci- life. He doesn’t see the point of ence fiction. Call it Terrence having kids considering his line of Malick in space or Tarkovsky lite. work (cue daddy issues round 1). Director James Gray’s (“We Own Then something happens. Roy’s The physics and politics of “Ad the Night,” “The Lost City of Z”) dad might be alive. His radio Astra” superbly span a great many maiden voyage into science fiction silence and team’s findings remain lightyears. Colonies on the moon is hardly a disaster, mostly quite a mystery that U.S. Space and Mars, experiments gone awry watchable actually, but it hardly Command must investigate. To in research vessels, even space sails into the ranks of the genre’s this goal, they need Roy on Mars pirates ravaging for finite photos courtesy of 20th Century Fox betters. Blame that failure on those to send a communique into the resources. While ships look rather Brad Pitt stars as Maj. Roy McBride in the space adventure “Ad Astra.” overt Freudian bits that subdue great unknown, hoping to pinpoint familiar, the visual design of space something more compelling Earth’s greatest hero. A simple stations and planet colonies fall drowning beneath the surface. enough mission, but passage to the somewhere between “The topics in the setting. “The Dark Knight’s” presents lying Astronaut H. Clifford McBride red planet includes many obsta- Martian” and “2001: A Space Roy serves as a bystander who to Gotham’s citizens as the right (Tommy Lee Jones) is a legend cles, ranging from environmental Odyssey,” never quite dwelling on accepts everything around him by choice), but this one pushes things who inspired an entire generation to hostile forces to humanity’s pre- the spectacle of space travel. degrees. But that whispering voice too far. to reach for infinity and beyond. dictable hubris backfiring. Often The rules of gravity across vari- in his head, like a Malick character Once Roy reaches his final desti- His team, the Lima Project tasked isolated throughout this star trek, ous planets and in space still apply, unable to ascend past trauma, only nation (and how he gets there, for with searching for signs of life out Roy only has a conflicted internal notably employed during a moon- cares about dad. Aesthetically, it’s a that matter), what transpires pre- there, reached Neptune before monologue to fill his down time. based chase scene, one of the five splendid choice that adds a few sents little new information. thrilling moments peppered poetic notes to the experience. But Perhaps the point is dissatisfaction, throughout the film. “Ad Astra” is the actual dialogue amplifies what but such a gamble doesn’t work in never entirely dull, but the excite- best belongs between the lines. a film battling accusations of being ment is a red herring that diverts A film like this relies on an end- slow and, perhaps, boring. And attention from the greater questions ing that pays off. The mystery’s Roy’s final lesson learned is overly surrounding what will come of final reveal must answer some, if melodramatic, both too sentimental humanity. not all, questions or pose equally and self-important. This isn’t a utopian future boldly engaging new ones. A happy end- The third act doesn’t quite ruin going where no one has gone ing or action-packed finale isn’t the the mostly mesmerizing cinematic before. All that earthly baggage – goal, but something consequential experience – a story that passion- nationalism, paranoia, fear – hitch- must occur. “Ad Astra” likely ately establishes a believable pre- hike across the known galaxy. worked in the pitch phase, check- diction of humanity’s next great Meanwhile, the eternal question – ing all the appropriate boxes with chapter – but it serves more as a “Are we alone?” – looms behind relevant, timely revelations. cautionary tale. Even though “Ad all of humankind’s achievements in Alas, that allegedly deep point Astra” embarks on a journey rid- this not-too-distant future. The first comes at the expense of, well, dled with wonders once reserved logic. Sure, the power of melodra- for gods, the mortal hands at the photos courtesy of 20th Century Fox half of “Ad Astra” is almost entire- ly exploratory, addressing all these ma allows spectators to overlook helm can’t land a galactic or emo- Maj. Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is sent to Mars in “Ad Astra.” glaring flows (i.e., how effectively tional story to match the awe. Beckmen to lead LA Philharmonic board of directors Hollywood Entertainment District The Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Philharmonic welcomes urban place manager Association elected Thomas L. Beckmen to succeed Jay Rasulo as The Hollywood Entertainment Chair of the Board at its annual District named Ruben Lechuga meeting on Sept. 20. The appoint- as its vice president of urban ment is effective on Oct. 1. place management as part of a Beckmen served on the board comprehensive plan to enhance from 2003 to 2011 and from 2015 the street-level experience in until the present. He currently Hollywood. In the newly created serves on the Governance and position, Lechuga will lead main- Campaign committees and chairs tenance, beautification, security the YOLA Center Task Force. services, outreach and a new “I am honored to be elected Hospitality Ambassadors pro- Board Chair of the Los Angeles gram for the business improve- Philharmonic Association,” ment district. Beckmen said. “I look forward to “We’re excited to welcome working closely with my col- Ruben and the tremendous expe- leagues on the board, the musicians rience he brings to our team. His of our orchestra and the LA Phil’s background that combines blend- photo credit of Hollywood Entertainment remarkable staff as we wrap up our ing hospitality with safety and District extraordinary Centennial celebra- security is the perfect match for Ruben Lechuga was named the tion and set the course for our next the Hollywood community. vice president of urban place 100 years. And what better way to Under his leadership, I expect management by the Hollywood being our second century than by our place management programs Entertainment District. making a profound investment in photo courtesy of Craig T. Mathew/Mathew Imaging will take a big step forward,” said the expansion of our music educa- Thomas L. Beckmen, shown with his wife Judy, will serve as chairman Kristopher ‘Kris’ Larson, presi- tion and community programs? As of the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. dent and CEO of the Hollywood Boulevard, helping residents and early champions of YOLA since its Property Owners Alliance. visitors navigate the neighbor- start in 2007, [my wife] Judy and I The business improvement hood. Other initiatives focus on couldn’t be prouder to play our part ment of Roland and Boss projects served on the boards of the Colburn district’s renewed focus on place “greening” Hollywood by culti- in bringing to life the program’s in the U.S. With his keen insight, he School and the Music Center. He management comes at a pivotal vating the health of its street first permanent music home – the envisioned that electronics would was educated at St. Olaf College in time for the neighborhood. trees, plantings and hanging bas- Beckmen YOLA Center at play an important role in the perfor- Northfield, Minnesota, and studied Office space is in high demand kets, and new public art and Inglewood.” mance and production of music. He trombone at Eastman School of from new tenants like Netflix and lighting will be installed to Beckmen’s career began in 1958 was able to establish Roland prod- Music in Rochester, New York. The Viacom, and a doubling of resi- reflect the creativity and imagi- after he opened a music store with ucts as a leader in the industry. Beckmens have provided support dential units is expected in the nation of Hollywood. his band director while still in col- Beckmen sold Roland U.S. to its to the LA Phil’s Centennial area between 2015 and 2022. “The first touchpoints that rep- lege. He traveled the country for a parent company, Roland Japan, and Campaign and the Judith and Lechuga will oversee a range resent a neighborhood to visitors, decade as a salesman for C. Bruno after a short retirement, Beckmen Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center of initiatives, including enhanced residents and property owners and Sons, a musical instrument and Judy with their son, Steve, at Inglewood and funded the asso- security for quality of life, street are often security staff and clean importer and distributor. In 1965, established Beckmen Vineyards in ciate principal trombone position. cleaning and the launch of a new teams,” Lechuga said. “People Tom established his own distribu- Santa Ynez Valley, where they have The Beckmens have attended LA Hospitality Ambassadors pro- feel welcomed when an area is tion company in 1972 called been growing and producing wine Phil tours of Europe, Asia and gram. Expected to be deployed clean and safe. With a focus on Beckmen Musical Instruments. since 1994. North America and are Music early next year, Hospitality the guest experience, I look for- Two years later, he changed the Beckmen has also served on the Center founders, as well as mem- Ambassadors will be a visible ward to making Hollywood even name to Roland Corp. U.S. to focus USC Thornton School of Music’s bers of the William Andrews Clark presence on Hollywood more inviting.” on the distribution and develop- Board of Councilors. He previously Society. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 September 26, 2019 County examines suicide prevention programs

The Los Angeles County Suicide health and suicide prevention in ing awareness of the warning signs Prevention Network, in partnership Los Angeles County, according to for suicide and local resources, with the Los Angeles County the report. early intervention by training those departments of Mental Health and “We know suicide dispropor- in a position to intervene, effective Saber-toothed cat fossil Public Health, released the 2019 tionately affects some specific crisis response and providing sup- Suicide Prevention Report to the communities, and our effort port after a suicide attempt or Community on Sept. 24, providing includes targeted outreach to those death. changes hands an update on suicide and prevention who need it most including our first “We know that suicide cannot be efforts throughout the county. responders, who face immense solved by one entity alone, and The 2019 Suicide Prevention stress and trauma on the job,” through the efforts of the county of Report to the Community also Barger said. “It’s our duty to edu- Los Angeles and the Los Angeles includes information on support cate our communities about how to County Suicide Prevention and crisis resources, as well as data recognize signs and offer support Network, we invite all community on suicide deaths and attempts. and to provide a safety net for peo- members to join us in finding their California Secretary of State Alex ple in crisis.” role in suicide prevention,” said Padilla and his wife Angela joined To better meet community Tracie Andrews, co-chair of the Los Angeles County Supervisor needs, the Los Angeles County Los Angeles County Suicide Kathryn Barger, 5th District, and Suicide Prevention Network is in Prevention Network. “There is a representatives from county and the process of developing a plan to hero in each of us that can assist city departments to unveil the provide a public health framework someone in finding their reasons report. to reduce suicides. Key elements of for living.” Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the the plan include strengthening pro- For information, visit lasuicide- Los Angeles County Department of tective factors and well-being, rais- preventionnetwork.org. Public Health, provided an update on suicide deaths, noting that sui- cides increased over the six-year period from 2012-17. Of the 891 Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor suicide deaths in 2017, 27 involved youth and adolescents, and 93 involved military veterans. The report included encouraging news that an increased number of people are reaching out for help and raising awareness about suicide The May 19, 2005, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly prevention. In 2018, 102,312 calls, Press showed a fossilized saber-toothed cat skull that was offered for chats and texts were made to the sale at an auction in Beverly Hills. While most people associate such National Suicide Prevention fossils with the La Brea Tar Pits, the saber-toothed cat skull was found Lifeline and Teen Line from Los in a tar pit known as Maricopa in Kern County. The fossil came from Angeles County residents. Last the collection of George Lee, who had conducted extensive excava- year, over 16,000 community mem- tion at the Maricopa site in the 1960s. Although fossils found in the La bers were trained in suicide preven- Brea Tar Pits, an active excavation site, are property of the Natural tion, and more than 7,400 people History Museum of Los Angeles County, those found on private land attended suicide prevention aware- become the property of those who found them or the land owners. On ness walks. Nearly 3.5 million Sept. 28, a different fossilized saber-toothed cat skull that was found youth and young adults were on private land near Wilshire and Hauser boulevards in the 1950s will reached by awareness and media be sold at auction in Dallas. For information, see page 1. campaigns promoting mental ‘Alive & Running’ 5K focuses on suicide prevention The “Alive & Running” 5K expansion allowed for the doubling Boye, a British-American singer, Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention of counselors answering its 24-hour actor and humanitarian of Nigerian will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, multilingual Crisis Line and for descent, will perform his song near West 88th Street and La Tijera more services for people affected by “Bend Don’t Break,” which is about Boulevard. suicide. Didi Hirsch also offers teen suicide. The annual event is held by Didi suicide bereavement support groups Suicide prevention advocate Across 6. Lux. neighbor Hirsch Mental Health Services, a as part of the new Everychild Talinda Bennington will be a guest 1. ‘This ___ surprise!’ 7. Where Napoleon went nonprofit provider of free communi- Suicide Prevention Project. speaker. Her husband, Linkin Park’s 4. Newborn 8. Fit for farming ty mental health and substance use The family-friendly “Alive & Chester Bennington, died by suicide 8. Declarer 9. Postpones services for children and adults. Running” 5K Walk/Run for Suicide in 2017. Determined to help others 14. Golden state, for short 10. European capital 15. 11. “Alive & Running” is an inspiring Prevention includes live music, avoid her family’s experience, she Credit card Unstable 16. Racks the pins again 12. Area 51 visitors, perhaps gathering for people affected by sui- speakers, children’s activities and a partnered with Give an Hour and the 17. 13. cide in which loved ones are health and wellness expo. More than Campaign to Change Direction to Founded: Abbr. Q followers 18. “Burning Giraffe” painter 21. Dad’s namesake, abbr. remembered. It also raises money 2,000 runners, walkers and volun- launch 320 Changes Direction, an 19. 22. and awareness for Didi Hirsch’s teers are expected to participate, and effort named in honor of her hus- After much delay Add-on 20. Mowgli’s medium 26. Appropriate Suicide Prevention Center, the first the event is anticipated to raise over band. Registration begins at 7, fol- 23. Procure 27. Biomed. research agency and only of its kind in the nation. $400,000 for suicide prevention pro- lowed by the run/walk at 8 and 24. Mlle. ending 28. Singer, Kiki Founded in 1958, the center grams. entertainment beginning at 9 a.m. 25. “We, the Living” novelist 30. ___ Tomé recently relocated to Century City to Actress Catherine Hicks will For information, visit didihirsch.org 29. Teachers’ bailiwick 31. Possessive expand its national reach. The serve as master of ceremonies. Alex or aliveandrunning.org. 34. What the clown got 32. Compass direction 36. Petunia, to Harry Potter 33. Bering, e.g.: abbr. 37. Animated friend of the 35. Anti-narcotics branch of govt. monkey Boots 37. Morse code dash designation Walk supports programs fighting childhood cancer 44. O’Neill’s “___ Christie” 38. Singer Yoko 45. “This is ___ for Superman!” 39. OB’s coworkers As part of Childhood Cancer 46. Cry of praise 40. Car club Awareness Month, thousands of 50. Awards badge 41. Classic jag people will participate in the St. 55. Sights 42. Nanki-__ (“Mikado” character) Jude Walk Los Angeles on 57. It’s found in a stack 43. Weight abbr. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Paramount 58. Adventurer with Robin 47. French city Studios. 63. Virtuous 48. NFL team, for short The walk raises funds for St. 65. Socks set 49. Friend in Paris? Jude Children’s Research 66. Part of a geisha’s attire 51. Clairvoyant’s claim, in short Hospital’s efforts to find a cure for 67. Baseball pitcher, perhaps 52. Over the hill childhood cancers. The event will 68. Ancient Peruvian 53. Bad luck feature a 5K run/walk through the 69. French lake 54. Morality New York City Backlot at 70. Preoccupy 56. Old photo color 71. 58. Paramount Studios, activities for all Is nosy Devastating conflicts 72. Dentist qualification 59. St Thomas, e.g. ages and live entertainment. 60. Registration for adults and children Suns Down 61. Bumpkin ages 6 and older is $10. Advance 1. 62. registration is encouraged. Summer quaff Historical times 2. Walk nonchalantly 63. Comic Margaret Paramount Studios is located at 3. Acting by turns 64. Busy airport 5555 Melrose Ave. To register, 4. Neo-soul singer, Erica donate or volunteer, visit photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 5. To ___ (with no exception) stjude.org/walklosangeles. Thousands of people are expected at the St. Jude Walk Los Angeles. See Answers page 30 26 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Fifty years of ‘Abbey Road’ Beth Stern and James Denton to host dog awards Bestselling author Beth Stern and James Denton (“Good Witch,” “Desperate Housewives”) will return to host the ninth annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, a star-studded annual cel- ebration honoring outstanding working dogs from around the country, on Oct. 5 at the Beverly Hilton. The awards will be broadcast as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. on Oct. 21. The awards gala, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and Zoetis, will also feature Trevor Donovan (“Love, Fall & Order,” “SnowComing”), Danielle Fishel (“Girl Meets World”), Kellie Martin (“Hailey Dean Mysteries”), Debbie Matenopoulos (“Home & Family”), Cameron Mathison (“Home & Family”), Wendi McLendon-Covey photo courtesy of the Beatles (“The Goldbergs”), Brandon On Sept. 26 – the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles’ McMillan (“Lucky Dog”), Barbara “Abbey Road” – Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Niven (“Christmas in Evergreen,” 13th District, Board of Public Works President Kevin James and “Chesapeake Shores”), Roselyn actor Sir Patrick Stewart will dedicate the Vine Street crosswalk in Sánchez (“A Taste of Summer,” the band’s honor. The ceremony will also unveil a new city of Los “Grand Hotel”), Eric Winter (“A Angeles sign at the Capitol Records Tower. Taste of Summer,” “The Rookie”) Attendees can enjoy the Abbey Road zebra crossing recreated for and Larissa Wohl (“Home & photos and videos, plus Beatles music and merchandise pop-up Family”) as presenters. shops, a custom double-decker bus, food trucks, free Abbey Road The evening will recognize seven cupcakes and an exclusive free Abbey Road takeaway item. canine finalists and reveal which The festivities start with the crosswalk and sign dedication ceremo- dog will be honored with the covet- photo courtesy of the Hero Dog Awards Instagram ny from 1 to 1:15 p.m., followed by the Abbey Road anniversary cel- ed 2019 American Hero Dog title. A Quadruple amputee Chi Chi was the 2018 service hero dog of the year combination of America’s voting, ebration until 3:30 p.m. Vine Street will be closed to traffic between at the Hero Dog Awards. Hollywood Boulevard and Yucca Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. which includes over 1 million pub- The Capitol Records Tower is located at 1750 Vine St. lic votes, and a panel of celebrity judges will determine which dog Hero Dog are guide/hearing hero dog Alice, shelter hero dog Gus and will be named the 2019 American dog Leader Dog Lady, law enforce- therapy hero dog Jeanie. Hero Dog. ment/arson hero dog Dax, military The Beverly Hilton is located at The category winners competing hero dog Sgt. Yeager, search and 9876 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- Academy adds seven to to be named the 2019 American rescue hero dog Piglet, service hero tion, visit herodogawards.org. science, technology council

Bill Baggelaar, Brooke technology that aids artists in the Finalists for Golden Palm Awards announced Breton, Buzz Hays, Arjun creation and animation of char- Voting is open through Oct. 16 Tickets to the event start at $125 Network Experts Inc., Tamara Ramamurthy, Rachel Rose, acters for feature films. In her 12 for the Beverly Hills Chamber of for chamber members, and limited ZumMallen Acupuncture and Dave Schnuelle and Mandy years at ILM, she has worked on Commerce’s Best of Beverly sponsorship opportunities start at Vydeo. Walker have accepted invitations a wide range of films, including Hills Golden Palm Awards, $150. Finalists for the Retailer of the to join the Science and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which will recognize eight local Finalists for the Above & Year category are Beverly Hills Technology Council of the “Noah” and “Rango.” businesses and community mem- Beyond category are Alzheimer’s Teuscher, Jason of Beverly Hills, Academy of Motion Picture Arts Schnuelle is vice president of bers at this year’s ceremony on Association California Southland, Luxuriator by Franco and Stefano and Sciences, bringing the coun- technology for Dolby Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Il Fornaio Beverly Hills, JLL and Ricci Beverly Hills. cil’s 2019-20 membership roster Laboratories, where he is Montage Beverly Hills. Torrey Pines Bank. Finalists for the Hotel of the to 25. responsible for guidance and Categories include Above & Finalists for the Above & Year category are La Peer Hotel, As senior vice president, pro- outreach in Dolby’s efforts in Beyond, Above & Beyond – Beyond – Small Business category Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, SLS duction and post-production both digital cinema and con- Small Business, Innovation, are Heritage Fine Wines, Omega Hotel at Beverly Hills and Waldorf technologies for Sony Pictures sumer imaging areas. Innovation – Small Business, International Group Inc., Theatre Astoria Beverly Hills. Entertainment, Baggelaar is Walker’s credits as director of Retailer of the Year, Hotel of the 40 of Beverly Hills and the Very Finalists for the Restaurant of helping to forge the future in the- photography include “The Year and Restaurant of the Year. Creative Firm. the Year category are Lawry’s the atrical and television production Mountain between Us,” “Hidden The distinguished Fred Finalists for the Innovation cate- Prime Rib, Beverly Hills, the Palm by using advanced workflows Figures,” “Truth,” “Australia,” Hayman Visionary Award will gory are Harcourts Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, Spago Beverly Hills for on-set capture to post-pro- “Shattered Glass” and also be presented at the event to Houck Construction Inc., Louis and Via Alloro. duction, digital color correction “Lantana.” an individual or individuals Vuitton and O’Gara Coach To vote, visit and video mastering. The council co-chairs for whose vision has contributed Beverly Hills. surveymonkey.com/r/bobh19vot- Breton has served as a producer 2019–20 are Visual Effects tremendously to the to the Finalists for the Innovation – ing. For information, visit on a wide variety of technological- Branch governor Craig Barron Beverly Hills’ world-class busi- Small Business category are tinyurl.com/bobh2019, or call ly innovative live action and ani- and Member-at-Large Annie ness climate and community. Imagine X Functional Neurology, (310)248-1000. mated motion pictures and televi- Chang. sion series, including “Avatar” and The council’s 16 other return- several “Star Trek” films. ing members are David Ayer, Hays leads the Media and John Bailey, Nafees Bin Zafar, Justin Turner wins 14th annual Campanella Award Entertainment team at Google Rod Bogart, Maryann Brandon, Cloud Solutions and is a leading Bill Corso, Theo Gluck, Leslie The Dodgers announced on Sept. (2009), Jamey Carroll (2010), Matt tying 27 home runs, 67 RBI, a expert on advanced imaging Iwerks, Andrea Kalas, Academy 20 that third baseman Justin Turner Kemp (2011), A.J. Ellis (2012), career-best 80 runs scored, a .370 production and technology in governor John Knoll, Colette was named the winner of the 14th Clayton Kershaw (2013-14), Zack on-base percentage and an .884 visual effects, immersive tech- Mullenhoff, Cary Phillips, Leon annual Roy Campanella Award, Greinke (2015), Chase Utley (2016, OPS. nologies, high frame rate, high Silverman, Jeffrey Taylor, which is given to the Dodger player 2018) and Turner (2017, 2019). Turner has also set an example dynamic range and stereoscopic Academy governor Michael who best exemplifies the spirit and Turner, 34, becomes the third for his teammates off the field in the platforms for film, television Tronick and Steve Yedlin. leadership of the late Hall of Fame Dodger to win the award twice, community, having been named the and gaming. Established in 2003 by the catcher. joining three-time Cy Young Award Dodgers’ nominee for the Roberto Ramamurthy is currently Academy’s Board of Governors, The award, which was voted winner Kershaw, who won back-to- Clemente Award in both 2017 and senior vice president of technol- the Science and Technology upon by Dodger uniformed person- back Campanella Awards in 2013 2018. He frequently makes com- ogy at Twentieth Century Council provides a forum for the nel, was be presented to Turner by and 2014, and Utley, who won in munity appearances on behalf of Fox/Disney. In that capacity, he exchange of information, pro- Campanella’s daughter, Joni 2016 and 2018. Turner was initially the team and often schedules his is responsible for outlining and motes cooperation among Campanella Roan, and his grand- signed by the Dodgers as a non-ros- own visits to children’s hospitals defining the next generation diverse technological interests son, Malcom Campanella, during ter free agent with an invitation to and to the Los Angeles Dream workflow and technology used within the industry, sponsors pregame ceremonies on Sept. 21. spring training prior to the 2014 Center – a nonprofit that assists for feature and television post- publications, fosters educational Former Dodger shortstop Rafael season and since then has been a homeless families with residential, production, digital content pro- activities and preserves the histo- Furcal received the inaugural Roy star both on the field and off it foster care, medical, life skills and cessing and downstream distrib- ry of the science and technology Campanella Award in 2006, and while also serving as a strong leader other services. ution and digital archiving. of motion pictures. since then, the honor has been inside the clubhouse. Dodger Stadium is located at Rose, an R&D supervisor at For information, visit awarded to Russell Martin (2007), In 131 games this season, Turner 1000 Vin Scully Ave. For informa- Industrial Light & Magic, drives oscars.org. James Loney (2008), Juan Pierre is hitting .291 with a career high- tion, visit dodgers.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 September 26, 2019

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photo by Mitch Kampf On Sept. 24, actor Terrence Howard of “Empire” received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Howard’s star in the television category is located at 6200 Hollywood Blvd., next to that of his “Empire” costar Taraji P. Henson. In addition to his television work, Howard is a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee. His film credits include “Iron Man,” “Ray” and “Hustle & Flow.” For information, visit walkoffame.com. O’Farrell celebrates media ‘Made in Hollywood’

photo courtesy of the Council District 13 office On Sept. 10, Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, celebrated 12 locally-produced, Emmy-nominated television shows as part of the annual Made in Hollywood Honors. The event, which highlights the thousands of entertainment indus- try jobs that stay in Los Angeles each year, honored HBO’s “Veep,” “Sharp Objects,” “Deadwood: The Movie,” “My Dinner with Hervé” and “Barry”; NBC’s “This Is Us,” “The Good Place,” “The Voice” and “American Ninja Warrior”; ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and CBS’s “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” BVMS students take field trip

photo courtesy of BHUSD Beverly Vista Middle School students participated in an outdoor education field trip earlier this month. The school took 230 students on a three-day field trip, and every- one made it back safe and sound after conquering their fears on the zip line at AstroWorld Science and Adventure Summer Camp in Idyllwild, California. “Being away from home without a cell phone is a real challenge in 2019, but we proved it’s possible,” said Joshua Reitzenstein, seventh grade teacher at Beverly Vista Middle School. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 29 September 26, 2019 Congregation has grown to 250 people From page 1 other members of the LGBT com- means “House of New Life” in holds family and educational pro- munity, they wanted to create their Hebrew. A fire at the Metropolitan grams. own unique identity, and from that Community Church in 1973 forced Excitement is currently building came Beth Chayim Chadashim, the congregation to search for a around the High Holy Days, which the nation’s first LGBT Jewish new home, and they were allowed begin at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 29. temple. to hold Friday evening services for Because of limited space in its tem- “This is really an incredibly phe- 14 months at the Leo Baeck ple, BCC is holding High Holy nomenal synagogue,” said Rabbi Temple. Once MCC reopened, Days services at Temple Isaiah, Jonathan Klein, the spiritual leader BCC shared its space downtown. 10345 W. Pico Blvd. at BCC. “We are a reform syna- Over the years, the congregation First night of Rosh Hashanah ser- photo by Edwin Folven gogue with a particular focus on moved to multiple locations, finally vices run from 7:15 to 10 p.m. on The HAWK signal uses red and yellow lights to slow car traffic for the LGBT inclusion. We cater to settling into a home on Pico Sept. 29 at Temple Isaiah, followed pedestrians who wish to cross. those who might not be feeling as Boulevard in 1977. Klein said the by Rosh Hashanah services on comfortable at other synagogues. temple has been in its current loca- Monday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to We are trying to create a balanced tion at 6090 W. Pico Blvd. since 12:30 p.m. at Temple Isaiah. Police officers to monitor congregation for our LGBT mem- 2011. Congregants will gather at Santa bers as well as our straight mem- Monica Beach for a Tashlich ser- bers.” vice at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. Sixth Street crosswalk The temple currently has a 250- “We are a reform 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Klein member congregation, which has synagogue with a described the Tashlich service as a From page 1 grown over the years from a mea- time when congregants “cast their ger beginning. BCC was started by particular focus sins into the sea.” areas like Park La Brea to L.A. $250,000 to $350,000, she Jerry Small, Jerry Gordon, Selma on the LGBT BCC will observe Yom Kippur icons like LACMA and the La added. The HAWK signal on Kay and Bob Zalkin, along with with a Kol Nidre service on Brea Tar Pits,” Ryu said. “That is Sixth Street was funded by Ryu’s future BCC president Tom Johnson. inclusion. We cater Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7:15 to 10 why we have been implementing office and the office of Los A dozen people responded to their to those who p.m. at Temple Isaiah, followed by many data-driven solutions that Angeles County Supervisor call to create an ad hoc committee might not be Yom Kippur services on reduce the rate of accidents and Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. to form the temple, and 15 attended Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Temple save lives up and down Sixth “My office was happy to sup- the first service on June 9, 1972, in feeling as Isaiah. On Yom Kippur, also known Street. I’m thrilled to welcome port this important safety pro- Gordon’s home. An interfaith ser- comfortable at as the Day of Atonement, congre- this HAWK Beacon as the latest ject,” Kuehl said. “I’m hopeful vice was held the following month other synagogues.” gants spend most of the day in the installment to make Sixth Street that pedestrians will be able to at the Metropolitan Community temple. Yom Kippur services run safe for all.” cross more safely as a result of Church with the blessing of its from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. Ryu cited two left turn lanes this new signal.” founder, the Rev. Troy Perry. From -Rabbi Jonathan Klein, 9. and seven crosswalks installed Reynolds said HAWK signals then, weekly Jewish services were the spiritual leader at BCC Klein encouraged anyone who is over the past three years along are good options for streets with held at the church on Friday interested in learning about or join- Sixth Street between Fairfax and long distances between regular evenings. By the time the High ing the congregation to visit bcc- La Brea avenues as additional crosswalks. It is located on an Holy Days arrived in the fall of BCC has always strived to serve la.org. He added that BCC is a wel- safety improvements. He also open stretch of Sixth Street 1972, BCC (then known as the needs of all members of the coming place where all people can mentioned the death of Ildiko between signals at Ogden Drive Metropolitan Community Temple) Jewish community and continues feel comfortable in worship. Horvath, who was struck and and Curson Avenue. Reynolds had 30 members. that tradition today. The synagogue “We are committed to all Jews,” killed in 2016 while crossing said officers will monitor the The following year, the temple welcomes Jews of all ages and Klein said. “We have a delightfully Sixth Street near where the new crosswalk to ensure motorist are selected its current name, which backgrounds at services and also empowered group.” HAWK signal is located. obeying the law. Reynolds said HAWK signals “LADOT makes our streets cost between $150,000 and accessible and safe as our top $200,000 depending on their priority, and we are always look- configuration. Regular traffic ing for new and innovative ways signals cost approximately to deliver,” Reynolds added. 30 September 26, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fossil could be worth more than $1 million From page 1 for the Rancho La Brea Collection, time excited by the prospect of dren. A rainforest biologist by trade, which is part of the Natural History finding fossils when construction Newman said he hopes whoever Museum collection, stated, “I have was occurring for a bank near buys the fossil will allow it to be no reason to believe that these two Wilshire and Hauser Boulevards. used for educational purposes and specimens were not legally Debris headed for a garbage dump not hidden away in a private space. obtained.” However, in response to was piled up at the construction “It’s only going to be purchased the fact that the specimens were pri- site, and workers allowed Hammer by a person with an affinity for vately held, Akersten also wrote to take what he wanted. Contained these types of things,” Newman that, “I consider the general prac- in that debris were the two saber- said. “These are very sought after, tice of buying and selling fossils toothed cat skulls, Newman said. and this is the best of the best.” repugnant.” Hammer found the skulls about Heritage Auctions spokesman Trina Roberts, associate vice 20 years before he met Newman as Eric Bradley said the saber-toothed president for collections for the the result of a chance encounter. cat fossil is included in a lot that is photo by Cameron Kiszla Natural History Museums of Los Newman later purchased the two already open for bidding. It will be Similar to the lights that shine above Cahuenga Boulevard in Angeles County, confirmed this fossilized skulls from Hammer in sold during a live auction at 1:30 Hollywood, West Hollywood plans to install overhead decorative week that the fossilized skull avail- 1973. Newman sold the other skull, p.m. central time on Sept. 28 at the lanterns on Santa Monica Boulevard. able for sale on Sept. 28 was not which he said was not in nearly as auction in Dallas. A $690,000 bid illegally obtained and the sale is good condition as the one currently had already been made as of lawful. Heritage Auctions had offered at auction, to a buyer who Monday, Bradley added. recently provided information to remained anonymous during a pre- WeHo to lose parking, the museum about the specimen vious auction 12 to 15 years ago. when the auction was announced. He declined to say how much he Answers From Page 25 “As far as we know, it was col- received for that specimen, or how gain bike lanes, lights lected on private land somewhere much he originally paid Hammer in the surrounding neighborhood for the fossils. From page 1 but not at what we think of as the Newman said he previously pro- La Brea Tar Pits,” Roberts said. duced an educational television parking, a hybrid method of report. “We wish this skull was in a muse- show that aired on KTTV in the removing parking on the south The council will also pay up to um; it’s a very well-preserved spec- 1970s and 1980s called “The side of the street while narrow- $317,900 to Long Beach-based imen. The owner certainly has the Elementary News” and used the ing the median only on the north St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting right to sell it if they choose.” fossilized saber-toothed cat skulls side, and creating a bike lane and Décor for another Santa Newman said the fossilized skull as props. The 78-year-old Newman within the median. Monica Boulevard improve- was found by a friend, Michael said the best of the two specimens The council chose to support ment, the installation of over- Hammer, in 1955 when Hammer is a prized possession that he only the recommendations of the head decorative lanterns was 12 years old. According to recently decided to sell so he could Transportation Commission and between Robertson Boulevard Newman, Hammer was a boy at the leave a financial legacy for his chil- the Public Facilities and Hancock Avenue. Commission, which advocated Frankie Morales, CEO of St. for the hybrid method, as the Nick’s, said the 10-inch LED Melrose Triangle development spheres are remote controlled on the south side of the street and can change to any color will provide sufficient parking to except for brown and black, replace the lost parking spaces. allowing them to be used for spe- The council also supported cial occasions or in everyday sit- painting the bike lanes green, uations. something advocated for by mul- “These are designed to be out- tiple public speakers. door permanent fixtures all year “Green lanes improve visibili- long,” Morales said. ty and safety because motorists At Morales’ suggestion, the notice them much more clearly,” council chose to have the lights said Kevin Burton, of the West installed in a criss-cross pattern Hollywood Bicycle Coalition. instead of in a zig-zag, as St. The council members said Nick’s did on Cahuenga they’d like to see work begin on Boulevard in Hollywood. the bike lanes as soon as possi- “I think criss-cross is more ble, even though Jackie Rocco, dramatic,” Morales said. the city’s director of public West Hollywood resident works, said removing the park- Larry Block, the lone public ing spaces might create issues speaker, said he supports the with the construction vehicles lanterns and thinks they could that need additional room to help offset the seasonal slow- enter and exit the Melrose down many businesses face Triangle site. when daylight saving time ends. “The priority needs to be for “I’m so excited. These are so people who are trying to bike beautiful and so festive and so safely, not whatever that tempo- fun and what we’re all about,” rary construction is,” Horvath Block said. “Put up a couple of said. lights, a few more people come The project is expected to cost in. Put a couple more police on $264,000, according to the staff patrol, and we’ll be all set.”

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