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withn #ResistMarch threen Jewish temples 100,000 turn out Police say threats taken ‘very seriously’ with pride and     as the University Synagogue. persistence Lopez said the threats were all 
   Los Angeles Police Department made via email, and temple repre- officials determined that three sentatives called 911. bomb threats made last Saturday At the #ResistMarch rally last The first was reported at 8:06 morning targeting Jewish temples Sunday in Hollywood, Phill a.m. by representatives of the were hoaxes. Wilson, president and CEO of the University Synagogue in West Los However, the incidents illustrate Los Angeles-based Black AIDS Angeles. Approximately six min- the need for security and continued Institute, said, “there are moments utes later, representatives of the vigilance, and were taken “very in time when people of good will Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Erika seriously,” said LAPD spokesman have an obligation to speak, to J. Glazer Family Campus at 3663 Mike Lopez. stand in solidarity and to resist.” Wilshire Blvd. also reported a The threats were made to the “This is such a moment,” he threat. The third threat was made Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s said to more than 100,000 people Glazer and Irmas campuses, as well See Threats page 21 who marched from Hollywood Boulevard to West Hollywood Park. Organizers declared in the weeks before that #ResistMarch was not an “anti-Trump” protest. But the result was quite the con- photo by Jon Viscott trary. Instead, the event seemingly Congressman Adam Schiff joined many federal, state and local legis- was a direct response to President lators at the #ResistMarch on June 11. Donald J. Trump’s policies and actions. As evidence, the #ResistMarch we wouldn’t be doing a resist and health of countless replaced the 47-year-old tradition march.” Following suit on Americans,” Jean said. “Already, of the LA Pride Parade. And near- Sunday, Jean began her speech at they have dismantled so much that ly every speaker on Sunday criti- the kick-off rally in Hollywood by is important to the LGBT commu- cized the 45th president of the asking the crowd, “Are you happy nity and to our allies. And this is United States and his policies. with who is running the country?” just the beginning. If they have Days before the revamped “We have gathered here their way, what will the world demonstration, Lorri L. Jean, because our new administration is look like in four years?” CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT filled with a hateful group of anti- Chad Griffin, president of the LGBT, misogynistic, xenophobic Human Rights Campaign, said Center, told the Park Labrea News photo by Edwin Folven and Beverly Press, “if [President appointees who have made speedy “fighting the Trump regime’s The Wilshire Boulevard Temple received two bomb threats – one direct- Donald J. Trump] wasn’t elected, progress in undermining the rights See Resist page 22 ed to its Wilshire Boulevard campus and the other at its campus on Olympic Boulevard. Party houses still causing problems in Hollywood Hills n Residents discuss Battle over oil well cleanup how to tackle issue at townhall leaves Beverly Hills fuming    n the District of Delaware then ruled City prepares to file that Venoco can leave the site on Traffic congestion, loud music appeal over court’s July 1, despite the wishes of the and large crowds carrying on into school district and the city of decision Beverly Hills, the two plaintiffs in the early morning hours caused by    so-called party houses have a motion asking Venoco to stay plagued neighborhoods throughout until it decommissioned the well Beverly Hills city and school the Hollywood Hills for years. in accordance with local and state district officials plan to jointly Whitley Heights resident Joyce law. The ruling by Judge Kevin appeal a judge’s decision to allow Dyrector, for instance, said a Gross, however, said in part that Venoco, an oil and gas drilling Memorial Day party near her house “Venoco cannot be held in suspen- company, to vacate a drilling site caused a deluge of cars parked sion” by commitments to the site at Beverly Hills High School due along the street that blocked her dri- as the company dissolves. to bankruptcy, Mayor Lili Bosse veway. Bosse said she was “mortified” said Wednesday. She and her neighbors said they by Gross’ May 31 decision, which photo by Luke Harold Venoco’s lease on the site have been frustrated that the city led to a City Council discussion at Nicholas Greif, left, director of policy and legislation for Council District expired in December in compli- has not been able to act faster to a Tuesday closed session meeting ance with a 2011 city ordinance curb the number of obtrusive par- 4, updated Hollywood Hills residents about measures to combat distur- about the appeal. that required oil wells to discon- ties throughout the hills. bances caused by party houses. In the meantime, the Beverly tinue operation in 2016. The com- The Hollywood Hills West Hills Unified School district has taking to end the disturbances party house, and the fact that parties pany informed the school district Neighborhood Council hosted a brought in a contractor to monitor caused by party houses, and for res- in private homes are not inherently earlier this year that it planned to town hall at the Mulholland Tennis the drill site at Beverly Hills High idents to share their ongoing con- illegal, sometimes complicate mat- vacate the site on May 31. Club on June 12 for city officials to cerns. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for See page Battle 22 talk about the steps they’ve been A lack of a legal definition of a See page Party page 21

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Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo and The Mitchell Francisco Zúñiga. An opening recep- Reggae Night at tion is on June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. 357 N. La Brea Ave. (323)938-5222, SanitoriumTodd Martens and LeeCabaret Marshall’s TheReggae Bowl fans won’t want to miss jackrutbergfinearts.com. new musical “The Mitchell “Reggae Night XVI” featuring seven- Sanitorium Cabaret” runs from time Grammy-winner Ziggy Marley Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, on Sunday, June June 25 at the Cavern Club. The ArtJoin the Workshop Los Angeles County Museum 18 at 7 p.m. at the show combines music and characters of Art (LACMA) for an evening of Hollywood Bowl. from two cult-favorite rock musicals, fun, creativity and engineering during The concert is part prompting audiences to “do the “Bon Vivant Studio: Hello Friends!” of “KCRW’s ‘Time Warp’ again” and take their on Saturday, June 17 from 4 to 7 World Festival.” “wig down from the shelf.” p.m. in LACMA’s L.A. Times Central The ska band The Showtimes are 8 p.m., Wednesday Court. Participants will make Specials, and and Thursday; 9 p.m., Friday and Alexander Calder-inspired works of Keith & Tex with The Steady 45s, will Saturday; 3 and 8 p.m., Sunday. art. Reference and instructional mate- also perform. Tickets start at $14. 2301 Tickets are $30. 1920 Hyperion Ave. rials will be provided. Admission is N. Highland Ave. (323)850-2000, brownpapertickets.com/event/2912573. $45 for museum members; $55 for the HollywoodBowl.com. general public. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. photo by Ian Flanders (323)857-6139, lacma.org. The LAST Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum presents a stage adaptation of Beverly Hills George Orwell’s satire “Animal Farm” running from Saturday, June 17 Breakfast Club through Sunday, Oct. 1. Orwell’s story about the corrupting influence of Chamber Mixer The Brat Pack is back in “The LAST GardenThe Norton Simon Party Museum is hold- Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of power focuses on the fall of idealism and the rise of tyranny after the ani- Breakfast Club” running from ing its 4th annual “Garden Party” on Commerce for its June mixer on Thursday, June 15 through mals of Manor Farm rise up against their human owner in a struggle for Saturday, June 17 from 5 to 7:30 Thursday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Saturday, July 22. The musical paro- rights and equality. Showtime on June 17 is 7:30 p.m., see schedule for p.m. Enjoy music in the museum’s Kylin Gallery. Participants can net- dy is loosely based on the 1980s film additional showtimes. Adult admission stars at $25. 1419 N. Topanga Sculpture Garden, inspired by work and enjoy food, beverages and “The Breakfast Club.” It stars Anna Canyon Blvd. (310)455-3723, theatricum.com. Monet’s Giverny. Participants can a raffle. Admission is free. 9411 S. Grace Barlow, Lana McKissack, also sketch in the garden and create a Santa Monica Blvd. RSVP by email- Jonah Platt, Garrett Clayton and Max potpourri satchel with flowers and ing samareta@beverlyhillscham- Ehrich. Showtime on June 15 is 8 herbs. The party is free with $12 adult ber.com. p.m.; see schedule for additional James Joyce’s only extant play Loeffler headlines the festival, which museum admission. 411 W. Colorado showtimes. Tickets start $22. 1714 N. “Exiles” on Friday June 16 at 7:30 also includes Samy Daussat, Noé Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-6840, nor- Vermont Ave. (323)669-1550, rock- p.m. The play was written in 1914 and Reinhardt, Frank Anastasio, Aurore tonsimon.org. Alzheimer’s Walk well-la.com. 1915 and stars Sile Birmingham, Voilqué, Claudius Dupont and the Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles James Lancaster, John Lee, Brenda L.A.-based band Trio Dinicu. (ALZGLA) is holding its 6th annual Meany and Johnny O’Callaghan. Classes, lectures, film screenings, Decoding the “walk4ALZ” in the San Fernando Sunset ChamberFest After the reading, guests will enjoy guitar displays and open jam sessions Valley on Saturday, June 24 at Sunset ChamberFest will present its Guinness, Irish fare and music by will also be held. Daily passes are Tablecloth Woodley Park in Van Nuys. Families, fourth season from Friday, June 16 Rattle the Knee from 9 to 10 p.m. in $75; additional costs vary for individ- New York actress, playwright and friends, caregivers and people living through Sunday, June 18 with free the museum’s courtyard. 10899 ual festival events. theatreraymondk- drama therapist Gabriela Kohen will with the disease will walk a three- chamber music concerts by perform- Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ham- abbaz.com. perform her autobiographical one- mile route to raise awareness and ers from throughout the country. The mer.ucla.edu. woman show “Decoding the funds. Walkers who raise $50 will concert on June 16 begins at 6:30 Tablecloth” on Saturday, June 17 at receive a T-shirt. All money raised is p.m. in a private residence in the Los 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami. used for ALZGLA programs in the Feliz District. The location will be ArtistsJack Rutberg of Fine Mexico Arts presents Kohen portrays over 20 characters greater Los Angeles area, with 20 per- provided upon RSVP. It includes Django Reinhardt “Artists of Mexico,” an exhibit run- from five generations. Advance cent of proceeds earmarked for local works by Bach, Schumann, Ravel Festival ning from admission is $100; $80 for students. Alzheimer’s research. A family festi- and Benjamin, and the world pre- Jazz fans are invited to the “Los Saturday, June Proceeds benefit the Group val will also be held. 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L.A. reacts to IOC possibly awarding Work plugs along Purple Line

  
  ExtensionAdvanced utility relocationprojectWilshire on andWilshire Crenshaw boule- 2024 and 2028 Games this year work in Beverly Hills will contin- vards, and Wilshire Boulevard The International Olympic ue as part of the Purple Line and Highland Avenue. Committee (IOC) executive board Extension subway project. Maintenance, excavation and last week approved a proposal that The work is occurring along the paving is scheduled near Wilshire would award the 2024 and 2028 north side of Wilshire Boulevard Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Summer Games later this year. The between La Cienega and San From Friday, June 9 at 8 p.m. idea is still pending approval from Vicente boulevards. Some work through Monday, June 12 at 6 the full IOC committee. may also occur along Gale Drive a.m., there will be a full closure of Los Angeles and Paris, the two and North La Cienega Boulevard Wilshire Boulevard between cities bidding for the 2024 games, through June 17. Fairfax Avenue and Crescent would presumably each get a Construction is also planned on Heights Boulevard. chance to host. But L.A. city offi- South Hamilton and North Gale For information, visit metro.net. cials balked at the idea of hosting drives on Sunday, June 11 from 8 Members of the public with ques- the 2028 Games when IOC presi- p.m. to 7 a.m. The westbound curb tions or concerns about Purple dent Thomas Bach suggested the lane of Wilshire Boulevard will be Line Extension construction activ- idea earlier this year. closed from La Cienega and San ity can also call the 24-hour pro- LA 2024, the city’s Olympic Vicente boulevards. ject hotline at (213)922-6934, and exploratory committee, said in Additionally, pot holing and jet email the project team at purpleli- March that the city “is only bidding photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office grouting will continue near [email protected]. for the 2024 Games.” But a state- Mayor Eric Garcetti, pictured at a previous LA 2024 press conference, ment released on June 9 in response issued a joint statement indicating the city might be receptive to hosting to the IOC’s recent action indicated the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as it continues its bid for the a willingness to host in 2028. “We welcome the IOC executive 2024 Games. board’s decision to recognize two Wasserman further said in a games would have to be “complete- excellent bids from two of the statement that L.A.’s Olympic bid ly rebooted,” since the current bid world’s greatest cities,” according “has never been only about L.A. or has been specific to 2024. He said to a statement by Los Angeles 2024,” and that LA 2024 didn’t logistical issues such as sponsor- Mayor Eric Garcetti and LA 2024 want to issue an “ultimatum” about ships will have to be reckoned with Chairman Casey Wasserman. hosting in 2024. if L.A. is offered the 2028 Games. “With no new permanent venues to “We could have used that strate- He had also mentioned the build and unwavering public sup- gy, but we didn’t because we appeal of awarding Paris the 2024 port, Los Angeles is an eternal thought it was presumptuous to tell Games as part of a centennial cele- Olympic city and ideal partner for the IOC what to do and how to bration, because the City of Light the IOC. think,” he said. “We’re better part- hosted the 1924 Games. There “We look forward to sharing our ners than that.” would also be a sentimental value unique story with the IOC member- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, to holding the games in Paris after ship in July and working together to 13th District, who has served on the recent terrorist attacks the city has offer the best path forward for our city council’s Ad Hoc Olympic endured. photo courtesy of Metro city and the Olympic movement’s Committee, said in March that Excavation work is ongoing under Wilshire Boulevard near the future.” plans for Los Angeles to host the See Olympics page 5 Wilshire/La Brea subway station. 4 June 15, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Twon arrested for murderdent occurred atnear approximately Hollywood 8 arrested at approximately Freeway 10:45 a.m. Homicide is second a.m. after an altercation between the on June 13 in the 4600 block of in LAPD’s Hollywood victim and suspects. One of the sus- Santa Monica Boulevard. Kinchla pects stabbed the victim, who was described Vasquez as a transient. He Division in 2017 taken to a hospital where he died. No said the second suspect is a juvenile
  motive has been established. and declined to provide any further “It happened right by a freeway information about him. Both sus- Two male suspects have been off-ramp,” Kinchla said. “The pects were booked for murder. arrested and charged for murdering a [investigators] worked it pretty hard, Vazquez is being held on $2 million man on June 12 on Hollywood doing the legwork, amassing video bail. Boulevard near the Hollywood (101) and talking to witnesses.” The murder was the second to Freeway. The suspects were taken into cus- occur in Hollywood this year. The Det. Sean Kinchla, with the Los tody within a little over 24 hours. first occurred in May in the 1500 Angeles Police Department’s West photo by Edwin Folven The investigation led them to 33- block of Wilcox Avenue and remains Bureau Homicide Unit, said the inci- year-old Alex Vasquez, who was under investigation. An arson fire damaged an apartment building under construction on Heliotrope Drive, as well as neighboring buildings.

TaxThe operator preparer of a tax preparation sentenceding him to obtain for a large defraudinghouse and returns to increase clients the refund. Fire in East Hollywood building business who admitted defrauding luxury car, “all on the backs of Without the taxpayer’s knowl- his clients out of more than $1.2 these individuals who placed their edge, Cabuhat filed paperwork that million by diverting their tax trust” in Cabuhat, Walter said. directed the IRS to deposit the ndisplaces 20 neighbors refunds into his bank accounts was Cabuhat is a half-owner of small amount reflected on the tax- A suspect was arson. Residents notified LAFD sentenced on June 12 to 46 months VisionQwest Resource Group Inc., payer’s copy of the tax return into investigators about a man who in federal prison. which operates VisionQwest the taxpayer’s bank account, and to arrested nearby and may have been starting fires in the Michael Joseph Calalang Accountancy Group and Icon Tax deposit the remainder into a bank neighborhood and he was taken Cabuhat, 42, a resident of the Group in Glendale. By pleading account that Cabuhat controlled. charged with arson into custody a short distance from
  Hollywood Hills West neighbor- guilty, Cabuhat admitted that from In other instances, Cabuhat gave the scene. The man was identified hood of Los Angeles, was sen- 2010 through 2016, he defrauded the client a copy of a tax return that as Benicio Garcia, 20. tenced by United States District his clients in two ways. falsely showed a tax due, but A male suspect was arrested on Garcia was charged with two Judge John F. Walter. Cabuhat In some instances, the client was Cabuhat filed with the IRS a tax Monday in connection with a fire counts each of arson of an inhab- refers to himself in online postings given a copy of a tax return that return that sought a refund. In these that heavily damaged an apart- ited structure and arson of a struc- as “celebritytaxguy,” according to showed a much smaller refund instances, Cabuhat would tell the ment building under construction ture. He faces 12 years and four the United States Attorney’s Office, amount than on the tax return that taxpayer to make the “tax pay- on Heliotrope Drive in East months in state prison. Central District of California. Cabuhat actually filed with the IRS. ment” directly to him so he could Hollywood and displaced 20 res- The heat broke multiple win- Walter said Cabuhat’s scheme Sometimes, Cabuhat would remit the payment to the IRS. idents in nearby structures. dows in an apartment building was “vicious” because it caused increase the amount of tax owed on Cabuhat kept the “tax payment” The fire was reported just after next door and damaged a neigh- financial and emotional harm to the taxpayer’s copy of the return, and directed the IRS to deposit the 6 a.m. on June 12 at a three-story boring home. The 20 people dis- victims/clients. The judge noted thereby decreasing the refund. refund that the client should have building at 421 N. Heliotrope placed, including 10 children, that the stolen money was used to Other times, he manipulated the received into a bank account that he Drive. More than 100 firefighters lived in the neighboring apart- enhance Cabuhat’s lifestyle, allow- expenses reported on the filed controlled. extinguished the blaze in 42 min- ment building and residence. utes, said Los Angeles Fire Representatives of the American Department spokesman Erik Red Cross helped the displaced Scott. A female firefighter was residents find temporary housing. also treated for “non-life threaten- The exact cause of the blaze ing” injuries, Scott added. and the loss remain under investi- Authorities said the fire was gation.

Coach in after-school program

convictedA former coach was foundof guiltymolestationDistrict Attorney Whelma Llanos, of on June 7 of molesting girls while he the Sex Crimes Division, prosecuted worked at two elementary schools, the case. the Los Angeles County District Roman worked as a coach for an Attorney’s Office announced. after-school program in Los Jurors deliberated for more than a Angeles. Dating as far back as 2002, day before finding Ronnie Lee he sexually assaulted victims rang- Roman, 44, guilty of seven counts of ing in age from 8 to 11 years old. committing a lewd act on a child Roman worked at Cahuenga with the special allegations of multi- Elementary and Vine Elementary ple victims. schools. Six of the sexual assaults Roman is scheduled to be sen- happened on school grounds and tenced July 19 and faces up to 105 another occurred at one victim’s years to life in state prison. Deputy home.

Settlement reached in lawsuit

overLos Angeles bank’s County Districtrecordedpast several yearscalls by failing to dis- Attorney Jackie Lacey on June 13 close its automatic recording of announced that Bank of America, phone calls with members of the N.A., will pay nearly $2 million to public. In California, each party to a settle a civil lawsuit alleging the confidential conversation must be company took too long to inform advised at the outset if a call is being customers that their phone calls were recorded. being recorded. Bank of America worked cooper- The Charlotte-based bank reached atively to make changes to the bank’s a settlement with the Los Angeles policies nationwide without admit- County District Attorney’s Office, as ting liability. As part of the $1.9 mil- well as district attorney’s offices in lion settlement agreement, Bank of Alameda, Riverside, San Diego and America must comply with state Ventura counties. standards for recording confidential The civil complaint, filed in Los communications. Bank of America Angeles County Superior Court, will also pay $1.6 million in civil alleges that Bank of America violat- penalties and $240,000 in reimburse- ed California Penal Codes for the ment for costs of the investigation. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 June 15, 2017

Court denies intervention in Council approves stump removal near curb on Griffith Park entrance case Parcels 12 and 13 in Beverly Hills A Los Angeles Superior Court “In the meantime, we will contin-
  stumps are located on portions of judge denied an attempt by three ue to make our case to city leaders the parcels owned by the BHLC. local organizations to intervene in a with the hope that they will respond The Beverly Hills City Council Opponents of the plan called for lawsuit that has resulted in the clo- to a growing coalition of residents on June 13 voted to remove stumps only the stumps necessary to com- sure of a popular Hollywood Sign and park users who would simply and portions of stumps within 12 plete the construction to be access point. like to walk into the park from inches of the back of the curb on removed, and the council agreed. “The court ruling doesn’t deter us Beachwood Canyon. At the same two vacant strips of land along There are approximately 28 stumps from our ultimate goal: to restore time, work needs to be stepped up Santa Monica Boulevard known as within the 12-inch area near the trail access at Beachwood Canyon to minimize impacts to residents in Parcels 12 and 13. curb, Bosse said. and ensure that residents and visi- all tourist-affected Griffith Park Stumps that are within the space The tree removal in 2015 was tors alike are able to enjoy Griffith communities.” will be removed. Those that are par- controversial because it was done Park,” said tially in the area will be “sheared” – without public notice, and crews Gerry Hans, or partially removed where neces- hired by the BHLC did not request Friends of sary – to enable crews to complete or receive a permit necessary to Griffith Park’s curb repair and other work as part of close a lane on Santa Monica vice president the Santa Monica Boulevard recon- Boulevard for the removal. Some of science and struction project, said Beverly Hills residents want the stumps preserved conservation. Mayor Lili Bosse. as evidence if a civil lawsuit is filed photo by Edwin Folven “The judge The parcels are located between in the future against the BHLC. Portions of stumps will be removed r e c o g n i z e d Santa Monica Boulevard and Civic The council indicated it did not from Parcels 12 and 13 to enable the serious Center Drive. The stumps remain want the issue to impede Santa the Santa Monica Boulevard recon- nature of our from trees that were cut down in Monica Boulevard reconstruction struction project to move forward. claims and 2015 by the parcels’ private owner, and beautification in the area. The supported our the Beverly Hills Land Company city plans to install new landscaping said. “We can take out the parts we ‘day in court,’ (BHLC). and a new fence as part of the pro- need to to do construction and the Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo but just not Some of the stumps were on a 24- ject. landscaping so it doesn’t look like her court.” A representative from Friends of Griffith Park said the inch strip running along Santa “It’s a win-win for everyone blight, and we can heal the commu- The access group still hopes to restore pedestrian access to the trail Monica Boulevard that is the city’s where we can move forward and nity and some of the divisiveness point closed at the Beachwood entrance. public right of way. Dozens of other keep the stumps in place,” Bosse that occurred.” on April 18 as part of a settlement of a lawsuit between the city and Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables. There had been a dispute between the two sides over the use of city-owned land for which the stable had a right of way. The court ruled earlier this year that the right of way did not give Sunset Ranch exclusive usage of land adja- cent to the trailhead. It also ruled that the city “unreasonably and unduly interfered” with the land by increasing pedestrian traffic and having city officials turn away Sunset Ranch customers. Friends of Griffith Park, Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust and Los Feliz Oaks Homeowners Association filed the motion to intervene in part to try to keep the trail open.

FromOlympics page 3 in L.A. “I think it’s something the world community would rally behind,” O’Farrell said. Los Angeles last hosted the games in 1984. Bach said the decision to award the 2024 and 2028 Games this year is “a golden opportunity.” “Both cities have really embraced Olympic Agenda 2020 in different ways but particularly in the way they are planning to use a record number of existing and tem- porary facilities,” he said. “This is something we have not seen in this dimension before in the Olympic Games and this will lead to signifi- cant cost reductions in the organiza- tion of the Olympic Games, and will make the games more sustain- able and more feasible.” United States Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun said in a statement that the U.S. will “look forward to further discussion with the IOC in preparation for their meeting in July.” “We continue to believe the L.A. bid for 2024 is not only the most exceptional U.S. bid ever proposed, but is the exact right bid at the exact right time,” he said. “We will con- tinue to help share the L.A. story with the membership.” The IOC is scheduled to vote on the 2024 host city, and now likely the 2028 city, at a September meet- ing in Lima, Peru. 6 June 15, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

County approves plans for Measure H Hollywood Pool opens

fundsThe Los Angeles to County help Board usethe of funding homeless authorized by up.” in time for heat wave of Supervisors on June 13 unani- Measure H, a 10-year, quarter-cent Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd mously approved a spending pack- sales tax approved by voters in District, echoed the sentiment. age providing more than $1 billion March. The plan commits nearly “This is an unprecedented com- in Measure H funds to local com- $259 million to combat homeless- mitment in the county,” Kuehl said. munities over the next three years. ness in the fiscal year beginning “It’s about partnership with those The supervisors called the fund- July 1, and tentatively earmarks who are homeless in finding the ing a key milestone in the county’s more than $1 billion for the effort solutions for them.” commitment to combatting home- over the next three fiscal years. In its first five years, Measure H lessness. The board’s approval “This is a signal day in the aims to help 45,000 families and came after a collaborative planning County of L.A.,” said Supervisor individuals experiencing homeless- process in which 50 public and pri- Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. ness and enable 30,000 others to vate stakeholders developed a “The community stepped up and stay housed. The expanded funding series of recommendations for the now we have an obligation to step comes as the latest Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count found a 23 percent increase in homeless- ness in L.A. County over the past year. The funding approved by the supervisors targets 21 interconnect- ed strategies specifically funded by Measure H. Among the key ele- ments are programs to significantly increase outreach, crisis/bridge housing, permanent housing and homelessness prevention. Additionally, the board approved motions to track progress toward photo by Edwin Folven Measure H goals and analyze the Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and latest homeless count data, use representatives of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks homeless count data in funding dis- (RAP) have announced the Hollywood Pool is open for summer. tribution, create a women’s crisis The pool, located at the Hollywood Recreation Center, 1122 Cole housing program, give partner Ave., reopened to the public in 2015 after an extensive renovation pro- cities more flexibility in using ject. The 9,575-square-foot pool features a slide and three shaded Measure H dollars and assist home- bleachers. less college students. Other motions photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office Recreational swimming hours are from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through were approved that will create Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends. General admission is $3.50 for adults childcare for homeless families and 18-64, $1 for children under 17 and seniors 65 and older. There is also a provide resources for transition-age $10 unlimited pass for children 17 and under available through Labor youth. Day. All-way crosswalk installed For information, visit For information, call the pool office at (323)460-7030, or visit in Hollywood homeless.lacounty.gov. laparks.org. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (front, left), 13th District, and David Ryu, 4th District, recently joined parents, students and faculty at Thomas Starr King Middle School to unveil a new all-way pedestrian crossing at Fountain and Myra Avenues near the border of Silver Lake and East Hollywood. The adjustment to the signalization prevents turning on red arrows and creates a safer environment for students walking to and from school, O’Farrell said. The crosswalk features an “all red” that stops traffic while pedestrians cross. Hooray for Hollywood – Garcetti launches Digital Makers program Mayor Eric Garcetti has launched Or Die, College Humor and the Digital Makers Initiative – a 72andSunny. pilot program that will help film- The Digital Makers Initiative is makers remain and thrive in Los designed for productions that have a Angeles – by cutting two-thirds of low impact on the communities in film-permitting costs for small and which they shoot. Pilot participants digital-first productions. will pay a $250 fee and will be Though digital filmmakers are required to take part in a FilmL.A. increasingly driving film and televi- training program. Cast and crew sion production in Los Angeles, will be limited to up to 15 people on they have historically been priced set for interior filming, and up to six out of expensive permits that cater people for exterior filming. to big-budget projects, according to Productions will have specific the mayor’s office. The Digital equipment requirements and film- Makers Initiative, which cuts red ing of exceptional activity will be tape for small, low-impact produc- prohibited. There will be no special tions, is the first pilot program of its parking provisions or street closures kind in the nation. for productions. “Los Angeles has always been “L.A. is home to so many talent- home to pioneers of the entertain- ed makers, creators and artists who ment industry, and we should take are innovating in the media and down barriers to the kind of cre- entertainment space,” said Jonah ative, future-minded innovation that Peretti, founder and CEO of small digital filmmakers represent,” BuzzFeed. “We’re grateful to Garcetti said. “The Digital Makers Mayor Garcetti for embracing the Initiative will help us make sure that city’s thriving digital filmmaking L.A. – with all of our beautiful community and honored to support scenery, iconic landmarks, and this effort.” unmatched production resources – Since taking office, Garcetti has remains accessible to them.” focused on increasing film produc- FilmL.A.,the film permitting tion in Los Angeles, and also creat- agency for the city and county of ed the city’s first Entertainment Los Angeles,will issue the first Industry and Production Office, Digital Makers Initiative permits appointed a film czar, and ordered this October to the pilot participants, all city departments to designate a which include Buzzfeed, film liaison to cooperate with Fullscreen, Tastemade, mitú, Funny FilmL.A. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 June 15, 2017

Metro budget targets Purple Line and other projects The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) board of direc- tors recently approved a $6.1-billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2018. The adopted budget represents a 1.45 percent increase from the FY 2017 budget – less than the 1.75 percent rate of inflation set by the Consumer Price Index. “The adoption of the budget demonstrates Metro’s commitment to fiscal discipline and tight budget controls,” said Metro board chair photo by Gregory Cornfield John Fasana. “Through an aggres- sive transportation initiative focused on construction, bus and the budget, and it places a renewed include procurement of two types rail operations, and making sure emphasis on right-sizing bus ser- of buses, including 53 new our system is in a state of good vice levels along lines that parallel Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) photo courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service repair to maintain and protect our the Expo Line to reallocate those buses to replace existing CNG assets, we are working diligently to resources to improve Metro’s late buses scheduled for retirement. anticipate long term transportation night “Owl Network” and increase The purchase will reduce the needs.” peak hour frequency on select bus average age of the fleet and make L.A. issues draft regulations for Metro’s budget includes an lines. bus service more efficient. increase of 129,000 rail revenue The budge includes $1.706 bil- Ten new electric buses will also service hours, an increase of 11.6 lion for bus and rail operations; be tested on the Metro Orange Line
  marijuana sales percent over FY 2017, with the $2.224 billion for capital projects and the Metro Silver Line. The proposed ordinance govern- addition of more rail cars to meet including major construction activ- Additionally, Metro will take ing licensing, operations and sales the growing demand on the Expo ity for the Regional Connector delivery of 48 new light rail vehi- The Los Angeles City Council includes numerous regulations and Gold lines, as well as adding Project, the Crenshaw/LAX Line cles during FY 2018, and will and the Department of City aimed at reducing the impact busi- more service for special events. and extension of the Purple Line increase heavy rail vehicle pro- Planning have released drafts of nesses selling marijuana could have “As we work to deliver the subway. curement for the Purple Line ordinances to regulate legal mari- on communities. All businesses promises of Measure R and It also includes $1.51 billion in Extension subway project to juana sales when the state allows applying for a license from the city Measure M, it is Metro’s duty to funding for other transit agencies replace the aging heavy rail fleet. sales to start at the beginning of must also have a license from the exercise careful planning and to throughout L.A. County, as well as Construction will also continue 2018. state. Existing medical dispensaries responsibly spend every dollar the local funding for the county’s 88 on the Regional Connector, The City Council released the that are registered under the city’s voting public has entrusted us cities and unincorporated areas – a Crenshaw/LAX Line and the draft proposals last week in the current Proposition D regulations with,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. $205 million increase over FY Purple Line Extension. Metro is effort to comply with Measure M, will be given priority to apply for Washington. “This budget contin- 2017 as a result of Measure M. expected to break ground on two an initiative approved by voters in licenses. ues the transportation revolution Metro will also continue its additional Measure M projects: the March that gives the city authority Requirements stipulated in the already in progress and prepares focus on maintaining its fleet, rail Airport Connector project and the to regulate the legal marijuana licensing and operations ordinance our region for the next century and lines, transit stations and facilities Gold Line Foothill Extension industry in Los Angeles. Measure include having security cameras beyond.” in a state of good repair. Bus acqui- Phase 2B to Claremont. M repeals the city’s current poli- and alarms installed, as well as hir- No fare changes are included in sition activities for FY 2018 For information, visit metro.net. cies on marijuana sales effective ing security guards. Signage will be Jan. 1, 2018. Members of the pub- limited to on-site sign or wall pro- lic are encouraged to submit com- jection. Only people 21 and over ments on the proposals over the will be allowed to purchase mari- next 60 days. juana. “We will continue to have a Businesses must keep detailed robust dialogue about the regulato- records of transactions, and the city ry framework and a healthy debate will hold inspections and review of Los Angeles’ growing cannabis records. Businesses selling mari- industry prior to final recommen- juana will also be inspected by the dations being considered by the police department. Sales will only City Council,” said Los Angeles be allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. City Council President Herb J. Wesson is overseeing the effort Wesson, 10th District. “I’m calling to create regulations for legal mari- on all residents and stakeholders to juana sales. After the public com- provide comments and feedback ment period, the draft will be con- on the draft documents to ensure sidered by council committees and the pending regulations are inclu- the full City Council. The Rules, sive of all communities.” Elections, Intergovernmental One ordinance will govern Relations and Neighborhoods licensing, sales and operational Committee plans to hold a public requirements for businesses selling hearing on the draft, likely in early marijuana. The other pertains to August. Written comment should zoning and locations where the be mailed to the Los Angeles City businesses can operate. Clerk’s Office, c/o Richard The Department of City Planning Williams, legislative assistant, 200 is overseeing the zoning ordinance. N. Spring St., Room 360, Los The city’s Planning Commission Angeles, CA, 90012. Comments will make a recommendation later can also be emailed to this year, and it will be reviewed by [email protected]. the council before final approval. Reference the council file number The proposed ordinance requires 14-0366-S5. For information, call businesses that sell marijuana to be (213)978-1071, or visit herbwes- at least 800 feet from schools, pub- son.com. lic libraries, parks and alcoholism Numerous additional coun- and drug rehabilitation and treat- cilmembers have been assisting ment centers. It also requires them Wesson in drafting the ordinance, to be at least 800 feet away from including Councilman Paul other businesses selling marijuana. Koretz, 5th District. The rules would also apply to dis- “The release of this draft ordi- pensaries providing medical mari- nance is a crucial step in the city’s juana. effort to prepare for the Jan. 1 The Department of City Planning statewide legalization of cannabis will hold a public hearing to gather and more specifically, to help us input on Thursday, June 29 at 10 create a clear and enforceable set a.m. in Los Angeles City Hall, of regulations here in Los Room 1010, 200 N. Spring St. For Angeles,” Koretz said. “I expect to information, visit make comments on the draft planning.lacity.org. Written com- myself, and I encourage everyone ments may also be emailed to with any kind of interest in this [email protected]. challenging issue to participate and Comments are requested by July help us come up with the best reg- 12. ulations possible.” 8 June 15, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

BHBA honors California Bloom introduces bill on affordable Supreme Court Justices housing inclusion as a ‘corrective measure The California Senate effective tools.” control, which is regulated by the Committee on Transportation and Inclusionary policies have been state’s Costa Hawkins act, and Housing approved legislation on used in California since the late deed-restricted affordable housing, June 6 that will restore the authority 1970s and have proven to be effec- which is not regulated under the of local governments to require tive tools for producing affordable act, creating uncertainty and confu- affordable rental units in their local housing to working families and sion for local governments and housing development ordinances. creating strong, diverse neighbor- housing advocates, Bloom added. The requirement was eliminated hoods with a range of housing AB 1505 was introduced to by a 2009 appellate court decision. options Bloom said. allow local inclusionary polices to The bill, AB 1505, was authored by Approximately 170 cities and require the provision of affordable Assembly members Richard counties have some form of inclu- rental housing, effectively restor- Bloom (D-Santa Monica), David sionary housing requirement in ing the law. AB 1505 does not give Chiu (D-San Francisco) and Todd place as a complement to local, local governments new authority, Gloria (D-San Diego). state and federal programs address- and does not constrain or dictate “Housing costs across the state ing California’s affordable housing the scope of local inclusionary have increased exponentially and shortage. policies. absent corrective action there is no An appellate court decision in The bill is supported by the end in sight,” Bloom said. “Given Palmer/Sixth Street Properties L.P. California Housing Consortium, our state’s severe housing crisis, it v. City of Los Angeles in 2009 California Rural Legal Assistance is critical that we give local govern- removed local governments’ abili- Foundation, Housing California ments every tool to address afford- ty to apply inclusionary policies to and the Western Center on Law able housing needs. This bill returns rental housing. The Palmer court and Poverty. AB 1505 will next be one of our most important and decision improperly combined rent considered by the full state Senate.

photo by Lee Salem County observes Refugee Awareness Month Approximately 270 attorneys Margaret Mary Morrow (ret.), To celebrate the contributions lives free from the harm, oppres- including specialized employment and dignitaries attended a ceremo- president and CEO of Public of refugees, the Los Angeles sion and violence they left and training. The services are pro- ny on June 6 hosted by the Counsel and formerly the Senior County Board of Supervisors has behind.” vided for up to five years from Beverly Hills Bar Association Judge of the United States District proclaimed June as Refugee The annual observance is an date of entry in the U.S. or from (BHBA) honoring the justices of Court for the Central District of Awareness Month. opportunity to highlight the col- the date asylum was granted. the California Supreme Court. California. “The decision to leave their laboration between DPSS’ The county’s recognition coin- The 63rd annual Supreme Court Scholarships were presented to country often involves unimagin- Greater Avenues for cides with the state of California’s Luncheon, held at the Beverly seven economically disadvan- able risks,” said Sheryl L. Spiller, Independence Refugee annual “Refugee Awareness Hilton, was attended by Chief taged, academically qualified director of the Department of Employment Program, the Month” observance and the Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye local law students who have Public Social Services (DPSS). Department of Public Health, and United Nations High Commission and Associate Justices Ming W. demonstrated a commitment to “In choosing Los Angeles County community and faith-based part- on Refugees declaration of Chin, Carol A. Corrigan, public interest efforts, as their new home, we are afford- ners to help refugee families and “World Refugee Day” on June 20. Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, including Nneka Jackson, of ed the opportunity to serve and individuals. The partnership pro- For information, visit Leondra R. Kruger, Goodwin H. Loyola Law School; Vivian assist them in rebuilding their vides resettlement assistance, dpss.lacounty.gov. Liu and Kathryn Mickle Cheung, of Pepperdine University Werdegar. BHBA president-elect School of Law; Monica Ponce De Richard D. Kaplan (left) was Leon and Betzayda Montoya, of joined by Cantil-Sakauye; BHBA Southwestern Law School; Norma CEO Marc S. Staenberg and Ventura and Viviana Arcia, of BHBA president Jim Jahant. UCLA School of Law; and Roza Additionally, Frank A. Petrosyan, of USC Gould School McGuire, who served as court of Law. administrator and Clerk of the Proceeds from benefit the Supreme Court of California from Beverly Hills Bar Foundation July 2012 to September 2016 was scholarship program. For infor- recognized for his service. The mation, call (310)601-2422, or keynote speaker was the Hon. visit bhba.org.

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5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) (323)467-7124 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 June 15, 2017 Congregation welcomes BillSens. Diannewould Feinstein place (D-CA), statesfurther are considering restrictions drone-related for collaboration on drones among all levels Mike Lee (R-UT), Richard legislation this year. of government, Feinstein said. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tom “State, local and tribal govern- The bill recognizes the FAA’s dignitaries, honorees Cotton (R-AR) have introduced the ments have a legitimate interest in general authority over the national Drone Federalism Act, a bill to protecting public safety and priva- airspace while preserving the establish a process for federal, state cy from the misuse of drones,” authority of state, local and tribal and local governments to work Feinstein said. “This bill allows governments to issue reasonable together to manage the use of recre- communities to create low-altitude restrictions on the time, manner and ational and commercial drones. speed limits, local no-drone zones place of drone operations within The Federal Aviation or rules that are appropriate to their 200 feet of the ground or a struc- Administration (FAA) anticipates own circumstances. We need pru- ture. These could include low-alti- there will be up to 4 million drones dent regulations that respond to the tude speed limits, local no-fly in operation by 2020. Already, the variety of new risks that drones pre- zones, temporary restrictions and FAA has registered more than sent. Our bill provides an affirma- prohibitions on reckless or drunk 750,000 drone operators, far more tive, bipartisan solution.” operators. than the 200,000 manned aircraft in In April 2016, Feinstein, Lee and The bill reaffirms that the federal the United States. Blumenthal led the effort to defeat government will respect private From September 2015 to a provision of the FAA reauthoriza- property rights to the airspace September 2016, nearly 1,500 tion bill that would have preempted immediately above a property, drone incidents were reported, almost all state or local laws on including the first 200 feet. The bill including interference with emer- drones, a standard much stricter also promotes cooperation between gency aircraft, unsafe proximity to than what has been enacted for air- levels of government by directing airports and crash landings. In planes. The Drone Federalism Act the FAA to partner with cities and photo courtesy of Andrew Friedman response, more than three dozen would create a flexible framework states to test different approaches, Congregation Bais Naftoli on June 4 honored radio and television inform the unmanned traffic man- personality Larry Elder and Judge Rabbi Yuval Noff during a cele- agement pilot program and report bration of the congregation’s silver anniversary. Noff (top row, left) best practices. was joined by Elder, Bais Naftoli president Andrew Friedman, The bill does not affect manned Consul General of Germany Hans Jorg Neumann and Consul aviation. General of Hungary Tamas Szeles, as well as former Los Angeles Supervisors continue work mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa (bottom row, left), Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, on water resiliency plan and Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell. The Los Angeles County Board communities to capture more water ESTATE PLANNING Elder noted that his career was supported by Jewish friends and of Supervisors recently approved a locally, protecting against the An Introduction mentors. He said fellow syndicated Salem Radio host Dennis Prager motion introduced by Supervisors impacts of future droughts. Many people think that estate plan- and George Green, retired president and general manager of KABC Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, and A recent Department of Public ning is simply the writing of a will. Radio, were particularly responsible for his success at 790 AM. Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st Works assessment determined But a good estate plan will also Noff, who is an RCA Judge and president of the Kol Simcha District, directing the county multi-benefit storm water capture protect you in the event of your Charitable Foundation in Baltimore, thanked the Los Angeles Jewish Department of Public Works to strategies and programs represent a incapacity. It will let you - not the community for recognizing the organization’s charitable work, pri- increase public engagement on the unique opportunity for the region courts – make decisions about your marily with cancer patients being treated at Johns Hopkins in development of its Water to substantially supplement local medical care and keep control of Baltimore. Resilience Plan. water supplies, improve water your assets. The best time to plan Friedman said that since only 1.5 percent of the U.S. population is The motion also calls for the quality and provide additional ben- your estate is now - while you can Jewish, it is crucial that the Jewish community builds bridges, forms department to develop an associat- efits for watershed health and com- and before you need it. None of us coalitions and reaches out to other segments of the community. ed expenditure plan and parcel tax munity quality of life. likes to think about our own frail- Additionally, members of the Los Angeles fire and police depart- that would help advance storm “Living in a highly urbanized ties, but that is exactly why so ments, and special agents from the FBI, DEA, ICE and CHP, attend- water capture programs throughout community like Los Angeles many families are caught off guard ed the event. the county. The motion is intended County means that we have and unprepared when incapacity or Congregation Bais Naftoli is located at 221 S. LA Brea Ave. For to better manage water resources unmanaged storm water that car- death strikes. information, call (323)931-2476. and prepare the region for future ries contaminants and reaches Who Needs Estate Planning? drought cycles. rivers, streams and the ocean,” EVERYONE over the age of 18 “We want to ensure that Los Solis said. “Storm water capture should consider the benefits associ- Angeles County residents for gen- benefits go far beyond water sup- ated with designating a person erations to come have safe, clean ply. They protect our beaches and who, in the event of your incapaci- and reliable water,” Kuehl said. oceans from contamination and Bill offers options for addressing ty, will have the responsibility for “We face a new climate reality and keep our neighborhoods and local the management of your health need to be thoughtful stewards of parks green, promoting public our future water supply. We need health and quality of life in the care, including the authority to people with mental illness make health care decisions on your The state Assembly Public cialize in treating mental health ill- an assessment of the actions we can communities in which we live and behalf. Safety Committee has approved SB nesses and are staffed by clinicians take that would result in the great- work.” 237, legislation by Sen. Bob who can immediately diagnose and est benefits and the additional Currently, Los Angeles County Whatever the size of your estate, Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) that pro- treat mental health problems. investments necessary so the coun- captures and stores enough storm even a small one, someone should vides more options for law enforce- “When law enforcement person- ty can plan for our water future.” water annually to meet the needs of be in charge of its management and ment on how to address people suf- nel are not comfortable seeking The County is currently creating more than 1.5 million residents. distribution. If your estate is larger, fering a mental health crisis when consent from a person with mental a Water Resilience Plan to increase Research has shown that imple- you will also want to consider var- they are arrested rather than taking illnesses who has committed a drought preparedness, capture mentation of regional storm water ious ways to preserve your assets them to jail. minor crime, they will instead fol- more water, better manage existing capture projects could double that for your beneficiaries and to reduce The legislation is sponsored by low the traditional path of arrest supplies, protect beaches and amount – capturing enough water or postpone the amount of estate Los Angeles County District and jail,” Lacey wrote in a letter of oceans from contamination, make to meet the needs of nearly one- tax which otherwise might be Attorney Jackie Lacey and support- support of the legislation. “When neighborhoods and parks greener, third of the county’s residents. payable at your death. ed by more than two dozen law such persons could have appropri- and improve coordination among enforcement and social justice ately been treated in the communi- government agencies. A first draft What Is My Estate? groups, including the American ty, while still preserving public is expected this summer, but the Your estate consists, simply, of Civil Liberties Union, California safety, such incarceration may not plan will continue to be developed everything you own - your home, District Attorneys Association, be in the interests of justice. SB 237 with stakeholder input through other real estate, bank accounts, Disability Rights California and the would greatly encourage appropri- 2018. investments, retirement benefits, National Alliance on Mental Illness ate mental health diversion efforts This winter’s storms, on the insurance policies, death benefits, California. if the law clearly permitted law heels of a devastating drought, collectibles, and personal belong- Hertzberg said currently, it’s enforcement officers to transport demonstrated the reality that ings. When you start adding it up unclear whether law enforcement persons to a treatment facility, with- California’s climate is one of you may find, like many people do, has the authority to transport people out needing to engage with a per- extreme weather cycles, Kuehl that you actually own a lot more suffering from an acute mental son with acute mental illnesses in said. As communities throughout than you think. Now, perhaps, you health crisis to a mental health the field to seek consent.” the region adapt to changes in understand why people do estate urgent care center without the SB 237 next goes to the full weather and water supply avail- planning. patient’s consent. The centers spe- Assembly for consideration. ability, storm water projects enable Kramer Law only substance that can impair dri- Group vers. Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating Stephen W. Kramer LAPDThe Los to Angeles hold Police DUIthrough checkpoints Saturday, June 17 at 1 a.m., machinery warning on the label, can 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Department will hold multiple sobri- checkpoints will be held near the cause enough impairment for Suite 205 ety checkpoints and driving under intersections of Vermont Avenue and motorists to be charged with driving Los Angeles, CA 90036 the influence saturation patrols from Sixth Street, and Hollywood under the influence. Additionally, (323)964-7100 Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, Boulevard and Bronson Avenue. marijuana use can result in a DUI a participating member of June 18, including checkpoints in The LAPD supports efforts by the arrest. Union Hollywood and Koreatown. California Office of Traffic Safety to For information, visit Privilege From Friday, June 16 at 8 p.m. educate drivers that alcohol is not the lapdonline.org. Network 10 June 15, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Belmont Village unveils CityThe Los AngelesCouncil City Council onapprovesSupervisors created aurban similar pro- farmingpolicy, we can now repurposeplan more June 13 unanimously approved an gram in April 2016 that administers vacant, underutilized land in our ordinance and details for the Urban similar tax benefits through the city to increase healthy food access, upgrades in Hollywood Agriculture Incentive Zone (UAIZ) County Assessor’s Office. expand green spaces, reduce blight, Program, which encourages urban Urban farmers and community promote social cohesion and sup- farming in the city. groups contend the new policy will port economic opportunities, partic- Under the new program, some encourage more food cultivation in ularly in low-income areas and property owners can receive tax neighborhoods lacking in fresh food communities of color that have benefits for leasing land to food access, which is one strategy for been divested and under-resourced growers. Originally conceived in a addressing conditions advocates for decades.” state law passed in 2014, the UAIZ describe as “food apartheid.” The Los Angeles Department of policy increases urban access to “UAIZ is about more than grow- City Planning will accept applica- fresh fruits and vegetables while ing food,” said Breanna Hawkins, tions for the program, and the revitalizing vacant lots. The Los policy director for the Los Angeles County of Los Angeles will give Angeles County Board of Food Policy Council. “Through this final approval.

Councilmen explore possible ban on Styrofoam photo courtesy of Belmont Village Senior Living Los Angeles City Councilmen The motion requests that the Los doesn’t biodegrade, it can absorb Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood recently celebrated its Paul Koretz, 5th District, and Bob Angeles Department of Sanitation toxins found in the ocean, which 15th anniversary of serving seniors and families by unveiling a new Blumenfield, 3rd District, have provide a feasibility study on ban- poses a danger to marine species interior design on June 8 at its facility and announcing expanded introduced a motion calling on Los ning Styrofoam in the city. that mistake foam for food. The memory care options. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to show- Angeles to take the lead after SB “Heal the Bay’s data has been fish and wildlife are the barometer case the interior makeover with 2,000 square feet of new common 705, a bill that would have created compelling for me. Polystyrene of the health of our larger environ- areas, a bistro/club area and screening room. Belmont Village Senior a proposed state ban on expanded foam is the third most common ment. I’m gravely concerned that Living community associate David Melgar (left) celebrated with polystyrene (EPS) foam food con- source of debris on local beaches. If the food chain will continue to Miss North Hollywood Rachael McDonough, Belmont Village tainers – more commonly known as you simply walk on the beach, you grow ever more toxic if we don’t founder and CEO Patricia Will, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Styrofoam – stalled in the state see it everywhere you look,” exchange our bad habits for better Belmont Village Resident Council president Dr. Rick Ratcliffe, Legislature. Koretz said. “Because polystyrene ones.” Lucille Ball and Betty Boop impersonators, Belmont Village com- munity associate Nadia Cantuna, regional vice president of opera- tions Ann Wood and Belmont Village Hollywood executive director Patricia Murphy. Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood is located at 2051 N. Highland Ave. For information, call (323)874-7711, or visit bel- montvillage.com.

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance returns to Beverly Hills this Sunday The 24th annual Rodeo Drive experience giving fans a chance to Concours d’Elegance will be held sit in the passenger seat of Leno’s on Sunday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to classic 1954 Jaguar XK120 con- 4 p.m. in Beverly Hills. vertible and enjoy virtual tour of A yearly Father’s Day tradition, some of his favorite roads in the the Rodeo Drive Concours is the hills near Los Angeles. largest single-day concours in North Additionally, this year’s Rodeo America, attracting more than Drive Concours d’Elegance will 30,000 attendees each year. Bruce include a booth from the Beverly Meyer, car collector and founding Hills Police Foundation, a nonprofit chairman of the Petersen Automotive charity created in 1987 to provide Museum, will serve as show chair- financial grants for all employees of man. He specially curated the event the police department and their fam- to include the best of the best in new ilies. Sales of commemorative mer- and classic cars. Petersen Museum chandise will benefit the founda- Checkered Flag members are also tion. scheduled to attend. “The Rodeo Drive Concours “This year’s Rodeo Drive d’Elegance brings many genera- Concours d’Elegance will continue tions together for a day of family, the trend of elevating the annual fun and cars, all while supporting Father’s Day tradition by featuring a the great city of Beverly Hills,” world class selection of fine auto- Rodeo Drive Committee president mobiles that will amaze our loyal Mark Tronstein said. “I look for- attendees,” Meyer said. ward to this celebration every The event will include a virtual Father’s Day.” reality experience in one of Jay The Rodeo Drive Concours Leno’s personal cars. CNBC’s “Jay d’Elegance will be held in the 400 Leno’s Garage” presents the immer- block Rodeo Drive. For informa- sive, 360-degree virtual reality tion, visit rodeodrive-bh.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 June 15, 2017

The Wallis welcomes Alan Alda for forum

onThe Wallisbetter Annenberg communication Center for the Performing Arts on Monday welcomed actor, direc- tor, writer and author Alan Alda for a discussion about his new book, “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?” Alda, who is known for roles in “M.A.S.H.,” “The West Wing” and “Crimes and Misdemeanors,” helped estab- photo courtesy of The Autry Museum of the American West lish the Alan Alda Center for The exhibit features Gene Autry’s bicycle, made by Monark Silver King Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, where Company in 1950s. The bicycle was donated by Bill Ward. he is a visiting professor. The center focuses on developing innovative programs that enable scientists to communicate more The Autry invites visitors to ‘play’ effectively with the public. The Autry Museum of the offers children and adults immersive His new book chronicles com- photo by Kevin Parry for The Wallis American West presents “Play!,” an opportunities to engage and play. munication breakdowns from his exhibit running from Sunday, June 18 The exhibition will extend into the own experiences. Alda discussed Wolpe, artistic director and for the Performing Arts is locat- through Jan. 7, 2018. museum’s outdoor spaces including strategies to build empathy and founder of the Los Angeles ed at 9390 N. Santa Monica From hula hooping in the backyard the entrance plaza and the Autry improve communication. Women’s Shakespeare Blvd., in Beverly Hills. to arranging digital tiles in a classic Lawn. The conversation was moder- Company. For information, visit thewal- video game, the experience of play “The ‘Play!’ exhibition draws on ated by actress and teacher Lisa The Wallis Annenberg Center lis.org. creates a common connection across the breadth and diversity of our cultures, time and space. Through Autry collections to tell universal historic and contemporary objects, stories of children in the American interactive environments, and hands- West. This exhibition captures the on fun, the new exhibition reveals the curiosity and whimsy that are alive many ways children have played, the when children play,” said Autry pres- Hollywood Carnival Parade celebrates social values of toys and how the ident and CEO W. Richard West, Jr. American West has inspired imagina- “We are delighted to introduce a world cultures tion. space that encourages our visitors to Now in its sixth year, the The exhibit opens on Father’s Day learn with one another, be reminded Hollywood Carnival Parade and with “Summer of Play!” for Autry of their own experiences and have Festival will celebrate Caribbean visitors of all ages, including play- fun while creating new memories and world cultures on ground games, movies on the Autry with friends and family.” Hollywood Boulevard from 11 Lawn, LEGO Days and family activ- “Play!” is curated by Carolyn a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 24. ities. “Summer of Play!” runs Brucken, curator of Western The celebration will begin at through July 28. women’s history for The Autry. Hollywood Boulevard and Drawing on more than 200 objects “Many favorite children’s stories Edgemont Street in Los Feliz, from the Autry’s collections, “Play!” include a portal that invites and and will proceed on West highlights the universal aspects of entices us into a secret world just Hollywood Boulevard for three play while emphasizing the changing beyond the everyday, whether it is miles, ending at the event’s concepts of childhood and the social the wardrobe to ‘Narnia’ or the brick Carnival Culture Village festival site at Highland Avenue in cen- meanings of toys from the 19th wall of ‘Diagon Alley,’” Brucken photo courtesy of Hollywood Carnival through the 21st centuries. The exhi- said. “We believe that when people tral Hollywood. bition also examines the role and cross the threshold into the exhibi- The parade will feature over influence of 20th century Western tion, they will enter a transformation- 30 bands with the pulsating will be filled with a wide range Tickets for the Carnival toy companies and designers such as al portal into an imaginative and sur- rhythms of calypso, soca, samba, of world cuisines, arts and crafts, Culture Village are $10. Mattel, Wham-O and Disney. prising world.” reggae, zouke, Latin, punta, and top headlining acts including The weekend will commence Organized in four thematic sec- The Autry is located in Griffith meringue, mariachi, reggaeton, the reigning King of Soca on June 22 with a “Welcome to tions – “Go Outside!,” “Learning to Park at 4700 Western Heritage Way. blues, jazz, steel-pan, Indian, Machel Montano, Hollywood” party at the Be a Grown-up,” “Make Believe” For information, call (323)667-2000, Asian, African, Middle Eastern, dancehall/soca star Linky First, nightspot Lure, 1439 Ivar Ave. and “Game Changer” – the exhibit or visit theautry.org. and other global music. award winning It will continue on June 23 The Parade of Bands is a free Canadian/Jamaican singer with a dance party “Fete du event and suitable for children of Kreesha Turner, three time Jour” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. all ages. Belizian vocalist of the year For information, visit holly- Petersen displaying BMW The Carnival Culture Village Tanya Carter, and many more. woodcarnival.com. from ‘The Hire’ Hollywood Pantages Theatre holds ‘Book of Mormon’ ticket lottery The Hollywood Pantages Theatre has announced a lottery ticket policy for the national tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical “The Book of Mormon,” which runs through Sunday, July 9. A pre-show lottery will be held at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre box office prior to every perfor- mance, making a limited number of tickets available for $25. Entries will be accepted at the box office begin- photo courtesy of BMW ning two and a half hours prior to Stunt driver Matt Mullins prepares for a driving action sequence in BMW each performance. Films “The Escape.” The short film debuts on BMWFilms.com on Each person will print their name October 23. and whether they want to purchase photo by Joan Marcus one or two tickets on a card that is provided. Two hours before curtain, The BMW 540i hero car from the action-packed production “The Hire” names will be randomly selected. Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt “Avenue Q.” will be on view until Aug. 7 at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Only one entry is allowed per per- Stone. Parker and Stone are the four- Regular tickets start at $39. The In 2001, BMW Films produced “The Hire,” a series of eight short films son. Winners must be present at the time Emmy Award-winning cre- Hollywood Pantages Theatre is helmed by renowned Hollywood directors and starring Clive Owen as time of the drawing and must show ators of the landmark animated located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. “The Driver.” The Petersen will have the vehicle on view in the Cars of valid ID to purchase tickets. series, “South Park.” Tony Award- For information and tickets, call Film and Television exhibit on the third floor. “The Book of Mormon” is based winner Lopez is co-creator of the (800)982-2787, or visit The Petersen Automotive Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For on the book, music and lyrics by long-running hit musical comedy, HollywoodPantages.com. information, visit Petersen.org. 12 June 15, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

before or after viewing the “Hoods pared by executive chef Mirko includes bacon and brie tarts, dry RESTAURANT NEWS Up” exhibit at The Petersen featur- Paderno. The special buffet is from aged New York strips and lava cake By Jill Weinlein ing a look under the hood of some 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features with vanilla bean gelato. The of the museum’s iconic cars, breakfast classics, a carving station, Father’s Day menu is $39 per per- including a 1948 Davis Divan, dim sum, sushi, outdoor grilling son and includes coffee, soft drinks cheesesteak eggrolls and a slice of 2015 McLaren P1 and 1952 Ferrari stations and a “man cave” with and tea. The bartenders will also Father’s Day coconut cream pie. 1551 Ocean Barchetta Superleggera. The pulled pork sliders, spicy chicken make dad-inspired cocktails such as Ave., (310)395-7333. engines of the priceless automo- wings, barbecue pork ribs and a Father Thyme made with Ford’s Weekend at Del biles are rarely available for public Peroni on tap. The buffet is $125 gin, grapefruit juice, lemon and viewing. The museum will also for adults, $63 for children 5-12 infused syrup, and a Couch Surfer Frisco’s Grille Treat dad to Drago offer free admission for children and free for children under 4. 300 S. made with Dewars scotch, lemon, elebrate Father’s Day Weekend under 12 on Father’s Day with the Doheny Drive, (310)273-2222. honey and blackberry. 9400 W in Santa Monica at Del Frisco’s at the Petersen purchase of an adult ticket. 6060 Olympic Blvd., (310)407-7791. CGrille with a dinner fit for a king. rago will serve a Father’s Day Wilshire Blvd., (323)800-2244. From Friday, June 16 through lunch with a special menu on Dine in Beverly Hills Sunday, June 18, dad will enjoy a DSunday, June 18 in the Petersen Spoiling dad at 28-day bone-on dry-aged steak and Automotive Museum’s rooftop Culina Brunch on Father’s Day Gentleman’s Mule cocktail – a fun penthouse. The Drago restaurant on Napa Valley Grille twist on classic Mules with bour- the museum’s first floor will be ring dad to the Four Seasons reat dad to brunch at Viviane bon. Dads can also watch the U.S. Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Restaurant at the Avalon Hotel ads can indulge in the ultimate open as well, offering a special Father’s Day meal at Napa Open Golf Tournament and enjoy Father’s Day menu. Dine at Drago BHills on Sunday, June 18 for a TBeverly Hills on Sunday, June 18. Del Frisco’s Grille classics like Father’s Day brunch buffet pre- The three course, prix fixe menu DSee Restaurant News page 15

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victim in the 1100 block of Detroit At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect June 6 at 5:53 p.m. stole a bicycle in the 200 block of Beachwood. At 4:20 a.m., an unknown suspect OLICE LOTTER At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5900 P B burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of W. Third. 800 block of Kings. cle parked in the 1500 block of Vine at 11 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the A petty theft was reported in the 8800 victim near Melrose and Poinsettia areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between block of Santa Monica at 11 p.m. At 2:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Place at 11:30 a.m. May 26 and June 11. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- committed a petty theft in the 100 ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los June 6 block of S. Fairfax. At 2:35 p.m., an unknown suspect Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles robbed a victim in the 100 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a N. La Cienega. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 800 block of 1100 block of Alta Loma. S. Orange at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a years old, 5 feet 1 inches tall and vehicle parked near the corner of Beverly Hills Police 125 to 150 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a June 2 Melrose and Van Ness at 7:30 Department burglary in the 8800 block of Santa p.m. A burglary was reported in the Monica at 4:55 a.m. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6200 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect May 26 9500 block of Wilshire. The loss was estimated at $4,193. The At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Third. committed a burglary in the 6200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Afton Place. An unknown male suspect female suspect was 43 years old, 1300 block of Hillhurst. An unknown suspect assaulted a assaulted a victim in the 9500 5 feet 8 inches tall and 130 victim near the corner of Vine and block of Wilshire. The suspect was pounds. June 7 An unknown suspect committed a La Mirada at 11:40 a.m. approximately 36 years old, 5 feet petty theft in the 7100 block of 7 inches tall and 189 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a May 31 Santa Monica at 9:36 p.m. At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 800 block of S. assaulted a victim in the 1500 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Orange at 9:15 a.m. block of N. Cahuenga. grand theft in the 9400 block of grand theft in the 8700 block of June 7 Santa Monica. The loss was esti- Clifton Way. The loss was estimat- At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a mated at $1,214. ed at $1,340. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 300 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 100 block of S. La block of S. La Brea. 1200 block of Genesee. Jolla at 8 p.m. May 27 A burglary was reported in the 100 block of N. La Cienega. The male An unknown suspect committed a At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- suspect was approximately 5 feet burglary in the 1800 block of A burglary was reported in the June 9 pect assaulted a victim near the 3 inches tall and 140 pounds. Wilcox at 7 p.m. 1100 block of Wallace Ridge. The corner of Melrose and La Brea. loss was estimated at $100,500. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 9000 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft in the 300 block of S. block of Santa Monica. committed a burglary in the 400 vehicle parked near the corner of May 29 Roxbury Drive. The loss was esti- block of S. Mansfield. An unknown suspect committed a Sunset and Orange at 11 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- mated at $6,000. petty theft in the 7900 block of mitted a burglary in the 300 block June 8 Santa Monica at 4:50 a.m. June 3 of N. Canon Drive. The suspect June 1 At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect was approximately 30 years old, 5 At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- Two unknown suspects committed At 3:38 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 700 feet 5 inches tall and 140 pounds. pect assaulted a victim near the a grand theft in the 100 block of S. committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of Vine. The loss was estimated at $264. corner of Mansfield and Oakwood. Canon Drive. The loss was esti- block of Santa Monica. Two unknown suspects, one male mated at $1,860. No further infor- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a and the other female, committed a mation was provided. victim in the 7000 block of Melrose petty theft in the 8900 block of petty theft in the 1800 block of grand theft in the 300 block of N. at 11:30 a.m. Santa Monica at 4:25 p.m. Cahuenga at 1:20 a.m. Beverly Drive. The loss was esti- June 2 mated at $1,550. The male sus- At 2:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:14 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect pect was approximately 6 feet tall Two unknown suspects committed committed a grand theft in the assaulted a victim in the 7500 assaulted a victim near the corner and 150 pounds, while the female a burglary in the 100 block of S. 1700 block of N. Highland. block of Santa Monica. of Hollywood and Las Palmas. suspect was 5 feet 4 inches tall Clark Drive. The loss was estimat- and 130 pounds. ed at $35,000. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a June 10 vehicle parked in the 6100 block of grand theft in the 5900 block of An unknown suspect committed a A burglary was reported in the 200 Wilshire at 3 p.m. Wilshire at 4 p.m. burglary in the 500 block of N. block of S. Swall Drive. No further At 1:05 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Drive. The loss was esti- information was provided. robbed a victim near the corner of At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Gardner and Norton. At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect mated at $50. committed a grand theft in the robbed a victim in the 400 block of Two unknown suspects, one male 7900 block of Beverly. N. Fairfax. A burglary was reported in the 400 and the other female, committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of S. Doheny Drive. No fur- grand theft in the 100 block of S. tim in the 8700 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 3:02 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ther information was provided. Canon Drive. The loss was esti- cle parked near the corner of petty theft in the 7200 block of W. mated at $3,400. The male sus- Melrose and Vista at 6 p.m. Sunset at 11:05 p.m. An unknown female suspect com- pect was approximately 6 feet tall At 4:30 a.m., a suspect assaulted mitted a burglary in the 9700 block and 175 pounds, while the female a victim in the 7600 block of Norton. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect June 9 of Wilshire. The suspect was suspect was approximately 5 feet burglarized a vehicle parked near approximately 63 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 120 pounds. the corner of Sunset and El At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- 5 inches tall and 130 pounds. The An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Centro. pect committed a petty theft in the loss was estimated at $995. tim in the 7700 block of Santa June 3 Monica at 9:35 a.m. 900 block of Formosa. June 4 Three unknown female suspects An unknown suspect committed a committed a grand theft in the 600 At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 600 block of N. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Walden Drive. The loss committed a petty theft in the 7900 petty theft in the 700 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The loss was esti- burglarized a vehicle parked near was estimated at $10,950. The sus- block of Santa Monica. Highland at 4:15 p.m. mated at $3,400. the corner of Sunset and Gower. pects were 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet A strong-arm robbery was report- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect 6 inches tall and 110 to 120 pounds. A grand theft was reported in the ed in the 8900 block of Santa An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked near 200 block of S. Hamilton Drive. No vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 3:50 p.m. the corner of Selma and Orange. further information was provided. Sunset and Argyle at 6:45 p.m. grand theft in the 9100 block of Wilshire. The loss was estimated At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect June 10 at $947. June 4 burglarized a vehicle parked in the June 5 1000 block of Gardner. At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of Four unknown female suspects mitted a burglary in the 300 block committed a burglary in the 300 June 11 burglary in the 8300 block of W. Lexington and Cole. of N. Canon Drive. The suspect Third at 1:30 a.m. block of N. Beverly Drive. The loss was approximately 28 years old, 5 At 1 a.m., a suspect assaulted a was estimated at $1,085. The sus- feet 11 inches tall and 170 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a pects were 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet victim in the 8900 block of Santa At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1900 block of N. 6 inches tall and 125 to 150 pounds. Monica. committed a petty theft near the Highland at 4:20 a.m. corner of Santa Monica and West Hollywood Mansfield. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 300 block of N. Sheriff’s Station victim in the 8900 block of Santa committed a petty theft in the 7000 An unknown suspect committed a Canon Drive. The loss was esti- Monica at 1:15 a.m. block of Hollywood. burglary in the 7600 block of mated at $2,204. June 5 Beverly at 3:45 p.m. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7900 tim near the corner of Santa At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect May 30 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. Monica and Vine at 8:45 p.m. 8500 block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked near A burglary was reported in the 700 the corner of Highland and block of Oakhurst. No further infor- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Los Angeles Police Melrose. June 11 mation was provided. tim in the 8500 block of Santa Monica at 3:15 a.m. Department An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An identity theft was reported in petty theft in the 6100 block of tim near the corner of Gower and the 100 block of Windward. At noon, an unknown suspect June 1 Wilshire at 7:15 p.m. Camerford at 2:10 a.m. stole a bicycle in the 8900 block of An unknown female suspect Olympic. An unknown suspect committed a At 10:25 p.m., an unknown sus- At 6:25 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 600 block petty theft in the 300 block of S. pect committed a burglary in the committed a burglary in the 1300 of Whittier. The suspect was 11 An unknown suspect assaulted a Cloverdale at 9 a.m. 4900 block of W. Fourth. block of N. Bronson. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 June 15, 2017

and Golden Road Brewery avail- tions and Katsuya classics. Bottles KTLA 5. 555 Universal Hollywood able on Sunday, June 18 from 4:30 Maple at Descanso of Soto sake are 50 percent off. A Drive. (818)509-2091, or email Restaurant News to 8:30 p.m. A special 24-ounce house DJ will play music at the [email protected]. From page 12 bone-in rib eye is served with Gardens Hollywood location. The celebra- Golden Road Brewery Wolf n Sunday, June 18, celebrate tion coincides with International Mother (Specialty Release Triple Sushi Day on June 18. 6300 Valley Grille with a 32-ounce Father’s Day with a twilight Blue Ribbon Sushi’s IPA) and a choice of one classic five-course, prix-fixe dinner from 5 Hollywood Blvd., (323)515-8782; wagyu tomahawk chop with a red steakhouse side for $79 per person. O 1777 San Vicente Blvd., (310)237- pop-up wine-shallot demi-glace and a glass to 7 p.m. at Descanso Gardens. The The pairing is available on a first Patina chefs are serving a Southern 6174; 702 Americana Way, of Tavistock Reserve Collection come, first served basis. An a la (818)741-2701; 800 W. Olympic elebrate International Sushi cabernet sauvignon ’15 Paso Hoppin’ John salad, smoked French Day on Sunday, June 18 with a carte menu is also available. 330 S. chicken lollipops, hickory smoked Blvd., (213)634-4637. Robles. The menu also includes Hope St., (213)680-0330. Csushi sundae pop-up at Blue cast-iron cooked frittata, brioche pork spare ribs, gaucho-style tri-tip Ribbon Sushi at The Grove. From 2 French toast and crab cake and grilled peach cobbler. 1418 Father’s Day and to 5 p.m., pick up an ice cream Benedict. 1100 Glendon Ave. #100, Ray’s & Stark Bar Descanso Drive, (818)864-6435. cone-inspired sushi sundae with (310)824-3322. painting at Café Sierra classic flavors such as spicy tuna or elebrate Father’s Day on the afé Sierra at Hilton Los California roll for $8. The sushi patio of Ray’s & Stark Bar at Take dad to Angeles-Universal City wel- sundaes are topped with Japanese- Nick + Stef’s C“Urban Light” at LACMA. On Ccomes dads on Father’s Day week- influenced ingredients including Sunday, June 18 starting at 10 a.m., Church & State end with a pre Father’s Day celebra- crunchy tempura crumble, flying Steakhouse executive chef Fernando Darin pre- xecutive chef Tony Esnault is tion on Saturday, June 17, and a buf- fish roe sprinkles and caramel eel pares brunch or dinner, as well as a sauce. 189 The Grove Drive, very third Sunday of the month preparing a four-course prix- fet on Sunday, June 18. A lunch buf- special whole red snapper with fixe Father’s Day menu including fet is from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on (323)352-9300. from 4 to 7 p.m., Nick + Stef’s Calabrian chile chimichurri. On the E partners with a different craft brew- maple leaf duck breast with kohlra- June 17, with a grill and barbecue E following night, Monday, June 19, bi, radishes, spinach and lemon station, prime rib, lobster and ery for games, beers and bites. The Darin will prepare a pop-up three- confit. The menu is $55, with an seafood dinner buffet from 6 to 10 Hog butchering ticketed event is $37 and includes course dinner with Avua Cachaca. optional wine pairing for $26. p.m. On June 18, a champagne bar- food and samples of up to three Each course is offered with a cock- Other dishes include Strauss becue brunch buffet is from 10:30 class beers, as well as unlimited pours of tail pairing. The one-of-a-kind din- Family Farm steak tartare with a.m. to 3 p.m., and a grill and barbe- a select brew. On Father’s Day, ner starts at 6 p.m. and includes ooking for something original crostini, mesclun salad and French cue station, prime rib, lobster and dads can enjoy all you can drink shrimp tartare, pork belly with for dad? Le French Butcher is fries, and pork belly roulade with seafood dinner buffet is from 5 to 9 Golden Road Get Up Offa That black beans and yucca, and passion Lholding a half hog cutting class on Parisian gnocchi and English peas. p.m. James Brewster as Frank Brown. Another way to celebrate fruit mousse with white chocolate. Saturday, June 24 from 8:30 to The dinner is served from 5 to 9 Sinatra will entertain on June 18 dad is with a steak and beer pairing The dinner is $70. 5905 Wilshire 11:30 a.m. French master butcher p.m. 1850 Industrial St. #100, from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $60 for by executive chef Megan Logan Blvd., (323)857-6180. Jean-Claude Setin is committed to (213)405-1434. adults; $30 for children 5-10. Café offering farm-direct, 100 percent Sierra also presents a special paint- grass-fed meats and helping foodies ing event featuring artist Holly discover their natural talent for meat Father’s Day at Cleeland on Sunday, June 25 from cutting and preparation. Join Setin 10 a.m. to noon. Cleeland will guide OceanFrom page 13 Prime for the three-and-a-half-hour class Katsuya participants in creating a mermaid with hands-on, personal instruction ing people travel from all over to enjoy it. The dish did not disappoint as atsuya is celebrating Father’s painting, and brunch will be served. in butchering a California-pastured the moist, mild fish was served with delicious whipped potatoes and Day on Sunday, June 18 with a Admission is $90; $65 for children Heritage half hog. The class is lim- enhanced with a Champagne truffle sauce. Kspecial sushi dinner at the 5-10. 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Grand Park announces summer lineup of events Grand Park’s summer season will include free events that celebrate the park’s fifth anniversary and encour- age Angelenos to embrace the warm weather. “With events as diverse as the peo- ple who live in Los Angeles, there is no better place to enjoy a Southern California summer than at Grand Park,” said Rachel Moore, president and CEO of the Music Center. “Grand Park is a place where every- one can gather for free entertainment, explore new cultures and go on a number of arts adventures. Angelenos will find many opportuni- ties to meet their neighbors, make new friends, and create wonderful memories.” photo courtesy of the Music Center The events include “The Music Center’s Dance DTLA,” to be held on most Fridays from June 23 to Sept. 1. Hosted this year entirely in “Dance Downtown” from 7 to 11 Participants can learn new dance Grand Park, the series features p.m. every other Friday night. moves in a judgment-free zone with a different dance genre at each event. From cumbia to disco and line danc- by Myles Mellor ing, Dance Downtown welcomes Crossword Puzzle anyone who loves to dance to learn some new moves in the heart of Los Angeles’ civic center. The events will be held at various locations through- out Grand Park. “DJ Nights” will be held on alternating Fridays from 9 p.m. to midnight. The park will also host “Grand Park + The Music Center’s Fourth of July Block Party” on July 4 from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring picnics, play, music, dancing and a new fireworks show, the event is jam-packed with ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. The afternoon offers games and art making for all ages including soccer, tag, bubble fun and chalk art. DJs and live performances will entertain audiences with everything from 70s funk and soul to a full-scale pops orchestra. Fireworks will begin A photograph in the June 27, 1996 issue of the Park Labrea News at 8:30 p.m. and Beverly Press showed same sex couples who were joined in “From music and dancing, to eat- domestic partnerships during the LA Pride Festival that year in West ing delectable food and experiencing Hollywood. The accompanying article stated that 400,000 people the arts, Angelenos will find some of attended the festival, which recognized members of the LGBT com- Southern California’s best summer munity who were fighting discrimination globally. Last Sunday, entertainment in the heart of the civic approximately 100,000 people marched from Hollywood to West Across 3. Cash register part center in Grand Park,” said Lucas Hollywood Park in the #ResistMarch rally at this year’s LA Pride 1. Quality of it is vital 4. Jump on the ice Rivera, vice president of Grand Park. observance. Instead of a parade, organizers held a march and rally to 5. Hindu social division 5. Strait of Dover port Grand Park is located at 200 N. raise awareness about discriminatory policies by the Trump admin- 10. Blow 6. Bitter Grand Ave. For information, visit istration. For information, see page 1. 14. Computer system trademark 7. Top-billed performer grandparkla.org. 15. Understudy 8. Spelling’s daughter 16. A shot 9. White-tailed eagle 17. Mexican restaurant menu 10. Electrical transformer item 11. ____-Tzu 18. Discover 12. Part of a play ‘Seven Deadly LACMA adds three to 19. French novelist Pierre ___ 13. Upsilon preceder 20. Running backs, often 21. Town ____ Sundays’ board of trustees 23. Thorax protector 22. Messenger follower The Los Angeles County and record companies. 24. Mythical maiden of the 25. Art patron Museum of Art (LACMA) Reum co-founded M13, an woods 26. King’s son running through announced the election of three L.A.-based brand development 28. Unchanged 27. Plane locale new members to its board of and investment company that 32. “Carmen” highlight 28. Orange-yellow gemstones trustees: Allison Berg, Troy Carter accelerates businesses at the October and Carter Reum. nexus of consumer products, tech- 35. Scrap 29. Tars The Groundlings Theatre’s 36. C-worthy? 30. To treat badly “With LACMA’s ambitious nology and media. He began his new sketch comedy show “The building campaign underway, we career as an entrepreneur at 37. Boisterousness 31. Business-card abbr. Seven Deadly Sundays” will run 38. Entertainment going round 32. Harness part value these forward-thinking lead- Champ Ventures in Sydney, where every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ers who have a vested interest in he scouted and helped incubate and round? 33. Capitol Hill worker through Oct. 29. 42. Cousin of an ostrich 34. It’s under a top shaping the cultural landscape of young start-up companies. The Groundlings Sunday Los Angeles,” said Michael The appointments bring 43. Tarzan’s home 36. “Watch out!” Company puts forth new sketch- Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis LACMA’s total number of voting 44. State flower of New Mexico 39. “Master Melvin” es every week in this show, Annenberg director. trustees to 51, in addition to 15 45. Clarifies, perhaps 40. Stocking directed by Karen Maruyama. Berg – a freelance journalist, individuals honored as life 48. More like a certain tree 41. Diploma word The cast includes Michael modern and contemporary art col- trustees. 49. Prowler’s prowess 46. Gelcap alternative Churven, Emily Goldwyn, Emily lector, attorney and philanthropist “LACMA’s board is a talented 50. Past 47. In other words Pendergast, Jessica Pohly, – is also on the boards of the group of individuals with diverse 51. High school student’s item 48. Sponsorships (Var.) Michael Strassner, Lory American Friends of the Israel backgrounds in the fields of art, 59. Soccer score 50. Way to the heart? Tatoulian and Johnno Wilson. 62. Hearings in open court 52. Weaving apparatus Museum, Zimmer Children’s technology, entertainment, busi- Tickets are $16. Museum, Today’s and ness and education, among oth- 63. Fit as a fiddle 53. Harp cousin Other Groundlings shows 64. Halftime lead, e.g. 54. Stew ingredients Tomorrow’s Children Fund at ers,” according to a statement by include The Completely UCLA and the Advisory Council Tony Ressler and Elaine Wynn, 65. Hold the floor 55. The one over there Different Late Show at 10 p.m. 66. “What a shame” 56. Chalky for the Arts at Cedars-Sinai LACMA board co-chairs. “We are on Fridays, The Crazy Uncle Joe Medical Center. confident that Allison, Troy and 67. Get together 57. Vitality Show at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays 68. Desert tabletops 58. 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Watch ‘The Mummy,’ lose your soul If I can stop one person from see- (yes, Mr. Hyde too), “The Mummy” ing “The Mummy” – just one of you bites off more than it can chew, vom- out there wondering what to spend iting out an incoherent story that your hard-earned money on – then I spends so much time developing a have redeemed every grammatical larger universe it forgets to focus on mistake and factual error that snuck the events at hand. Nothing remotely onto these pages during my tenure. scary occurs here, but the idea of see- This isn’t just a bad film, it’s an ing this film again will haunt my what false advertising it was. She’s photo courtesy of Universal Pictures affront to logic, emotional depth and dreams more than any “Transformer” rarely menacing, a disposable villain Sofia Boutella plays Ahmanet in an all-new, cinematic version of the legend everything you learned in a writing flick ever could. like far too many. class about clichés. All the pieces seem so promising. Everything falls apart during the that has fascinated cultures all over the world. “The Mummy” returns for its fifth Alex Kurtzman, writer of “Star Trek” opening exposition. According to this remake since the original film in and “Lost,” helms his sophomore film, we always need some random threats. Its leader: Dr. Jekyll (Crowe), filmmaking that makes me wonder if 1932. But this time it’s bigger, with feature film. Certainly an untested narrator explaining every little detail. a man who knows what evil lurks in most of the film’s $125 million pro- greater stakes and a plotline likely to commodity, but Kurtzman is a Next, we meet our hero. Too bad sol- the shadows of us all. Eventually the duction budget was siphoned into an appear in a slew of screenwriting Hollywood veteran with some stellar dier Nick Norton (Cruise) is a war plotline returns, but not before this offshore Swiss account to fund classes as a primary example of what credits to his name. profiteer trying to steal relics in Iraq long vacation in Prodigium attempts Brendan Fraser’s return to the A-list. not to do. Cruise, a rather quirky fellow, is with his buddy Chris Vail (Jake to whet your appetite for more evil At the very least, he must be basking In some ways, this is all Marvel’s normally blockbuster gold. Say what Johnson), the only watchable charac- fighting to come. This all makes me in the knowledge that 1999’s “The fault. Confused? So are general audi- you will about him, but his commit- ter in the film. Don’t worry, Nick miss “The League of Extraordinary Mummy” is the bacon compared to ences who don’t know this is the first ment to the “Mission: Impossible” quickly becomes a good guy, even Gentlemen,” and that’s saying some- this McRib. installment in Universal Pictures’ franchise transformed it into a lucra- hangs out with love-interest Dr. thing. I miss when bad movies had “Dark Universe,” a monster-movie tive action property, and his sci-fi Jennifer Halsey (Annabelle Wallis), But the action’s got to be pretty charm. B-movies traffic in terrible franchise featuring interconnected contributions are incredible completely setting aside his thieving good, right? No Jerry, it’s not. Most acting, awful visual effects and dia- stories of all the greats from movie (“Minority Report” and “Edge of ways in some entirely believable scenes occur at night, amid fog or in logue written during a weekend ben- history: the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Tomorrow”). characterization that doesn’t at all feel dark tunnels, like the climax of the der in Vegas. “The Mummy” isn’t monster (Javier Bardem), the And Sophia Boutella, the sword- convenient or trite. film. These settings have one clear even enjoyably bad like that. It’s clin- Invisible Man (Johnny Depp) the leg lady from “Kingsman: The Secret And then we digress into one of the purpose: darken every frame depict- ical cinema, the kind of bad only a Hunchback (I suppose he’s “great” Service,” looks amazing in her longest setups for future films: enter ing CGI, allowing the effects team to major studio creates when none of based on loose standards) and who- mummy garb as resurrected Egyptian Prodigium, a secret society with the reach a short deadline and export it to the powers that be stop to ask a sim- ever else the studio can lock down. Princess Ahmanet. Apparently mum- task of fighting evil supernatural a theater near you ASAP. This is lazy ple question, “Did anyone read this?” Starring Tom Cruise as Nick mies rock two pupils in each eye. It’s Norton (a monster-movie newbie) a money-making shot, and the film and Russell Crowe as Henry Jekyll trailers capitalized on it well. Wow,

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LAUSD, public libraries feed students this summer The Los Angeles Unified Angeles Regional Food Bank are the Library, an increase of more School District (LAUSD) partnering for the fifth year to feed than 3,000 meals from 2015. announced free meals will be hungry children and teens. The Since Lunch at the Library began offered this summer at 321 school library will serve free meals to in 2013, the library has served sites to ensure children have children and teens every weekday more than 40,000 meals to chil- access to nutritious food. through Aug. 4 at 14 locations, dren and teenagers who otherwise Nearly 430,000 LAUSD stu- including the Central Library in may go without during the sum- dents qualify to receive free or downtown Los Angeles. mer. Simultaneously, the program reduced-priced meals during the Last year, nearly 16,000 meals expanded from two to 14 sites. school year. The Summer Food were served as part of Lunch at For information, visit lapl.org. Service Program ensures children can continue to benefit from nutri- tious meals until school resumes in the fall. “We have found that for a num- ber of students, the meals they get at school are the only meals they photo by John Dlugolecki eat for the day. As such, they often LAPD Assistant Chief and Director of the Office of Special Operations go hungry during vacations,” said Beatrice Girmala, a member of Immaculate Heart’s class of 1981, was Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa the commencement speaker at the school’s 2017 graduation ceremony. Ana, CEO of the LAUSD Office of Educational Services. “This summer, youngsters will get nutri- tious meals at no charge at 429 locations throughout the city. Our Immaculate Heart celebrates students will not have to experi- ence hunger and food insecurity graduating class of 2017 while on vacation and they will be Immaculate Heart held a gradu- “Do not let anyone define you,” nourished and ready to learn when ation ceremony on June 6 at the she said, adding that there is no they go back to school.” photo courtesy of Santa Monica College Hollywood Bowl for the 107 “one” perfect or foolproof way for In collaboration with the dis- members of its class of 2017. The graduates to get where they want trict’s after-school program ceremony was the high school’s to be. Beyond the Bell, the Food 111th commencement. “Many will give advice. Many Services Division will offer free Program identifies student Senior Kelly Mayer, who will will tell you ‘how to do it,’ what- meals at 321 school sites. The dis- attend American University this ever that may be. And some will trict is also partnering with the musicals ready for the stage fall, was the class speaker at the tell you, you cannot do it, why Los Angeles Department of The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department and the graduation ceremony. Los Angeles would you want to do it?” she said. Recreation and Parks to provide Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) recently held Police Department Assistant Chief “The hurt is real, the attempt to meals at 103 city sites. “SHOWSEARCH 2017,” a competition to find new short musicals cre- and Director of the Office of puncture the often fragile balloon Additionally, LAUSD and the ated by high school and college students. Special Operations Beatrice of hope which continues to YMCA of Metropolitan Los The musicals were judged by a panel that included Rory Pullens, Girmala (Immaculate Heart class encourage us to rise will come. I Angeles will provide meals at executive director of arts education for the Los Angeles Unified School of 1981) was the commencement know. It was tried on me.” some YMCA locations through District; David Bridel, dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts; speaker. Girmala concluded her address the “Get Summer” initiative. UCLA Theater Department chair Brian Kite; FNAM president Tegan Girmala, the highest-ranking by encouraging the graduates to Most of the schools will offer Summer; and SMC theatre arts professor Perviz Sawoski. woman in the LAPD, is the first live a life of service and gratitude. free meals from June 19 through Each finalist team will receive a $1,000 grant from FNAM, with the woman to run the LAPD’s Office “We have responsibilities in this July 28, although the program winning high school team and the winning college team each receiving of Special Operations. She said it world we must embrace and you may be extended at some sites. an additional $1,000 grant. Finalists included Mina Bloom (back row, was a privilege to return to the are the positive influence to For a list of locations, visit left), Jack Zager, Lillian Mottern, Jessica Nava and Bailey Share-Aizic; Hollywood Bowl stage for the embrace the challenges with love, lausd.net. and Maria Hernandez (front row, left), Dylan Schifrin, Chris Meissner school’s graduation. open minds and unrelenting ener- Likewise, the Los Angeles and Jimmy Marino, as well as Ed Trimis, principal at LAUSD’s VAPA “I stand here grateful for this gy,” Girmala said. Public Library and the Los High School at Legacy. For information, visit smc.edu. opportunity, but even more so, Nearly 100 percent of humbled by the gift of an Immaculate Heart graduates were Immaculate Heart education facul- accepted to colleges and universi- ty and staff provided me. Let that ties. beautiful tradition go forward with Immaculate Heart is an all-girls energy, wonder and courage within Catholic school founded in 1906 at each of you,” Girmala said. the corner of Western and Franklin Sharing some life lessons, Avenues. For information, call Girmala focused on a truism that (323)461-3651, or visit immacu- she said, “helped keep me resolute.” lateheart.org. Student reading list has new additions State Superintendent of Public also boosts literacy and prepares Instruction Tom Torlakson has students for careers and college, added 285 titles to the Torlakson said. “Recommended Literature: Pre- The interactive database can be kindergarten Through Grade searched by author, title, annota- Twelve” list. tion, illustrator, translator, subject, “The books our students read grade span and language. School help broaden their perspectives, officials and teachers are encour- enhance their knowledge and fire aged to use the list as a resource in their imaginations,” Torlakson said. designing standards-based instruc- “The addition of these award-win- tional programs. ning titles represents the state’s To view the list, visit cde.ca.gov. continued commitment to the inter- ests and engagement of California’s young readers.” The list is a collection of more than 8,000 titles of recommended reading for children and adoles- cents. Reflecting contemporary and classic titles, including many by California authors, the list covers a range of literature that students should read at school and for plea- sure. Works include fiction, nonfic- tion, poetry and drama. The additional titles represent an increase in stories about diverse people and lifestyles, as well as multilingual authors, giving

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Music in the Mansion hosting final show on June 23 Music in the Mansion continues Fans pay tribute to Adam West at Greystone Mansion & Gardens: Adam West, best known as The Doheny Estate with its final Batman in the 1960s television concert on Sunday, June 23 at 2 series, died on June 9 at age 88. p.m. with Firebird Balalaika “We’re so grateful for the out- Ensemble. pouring of love from [West’s] fans, Founded in 1995, Firebird is friends, colleagues and the media,” building a reputation as a unique, read a tweet on West’s official dynamic, and accomplished group Twitter account. of musicians performing on tradi- A wreath was placed on West’s tional Russian instruments, star on the Walk of Fame near the including the domra, the balalaika intersection of Hollywood and the bayan. Firebird’s reper- Boulevard and Highland Avenue. toire ranges from traditional Over the years he made count- Russian and Eastern European less guest appearances on televi- songs to well-known classics and sion shows such as “George works of contemporary com- Lopez,” “The Drew Carey Show,” posers. “The Simpsons” and “Laverne and Ensemble members Iryna Shirley.” His notable film credits Orlova, Anatoliy Mamalyga, Peter include “American Vampire” and Rothe, Tom Barnes and Lynn “Chicken Little.” McConnell have toured extensive- Younger audiences best knew ly in the United States and abroad. West as a fictionalized character on They have appeared at the John photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills the animated sitcom “Family Anson Ford Amphitheater in Los Firebird will close out the Music in the Mansion series this year. Guy.” West voiced the mayor of Angeles, Palace of Fine Arts the fictional Rhode Island city photo by Luke Harold Theater in San Francisco, Luther where the show takes place. Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, tickets start at $20. July 26. “I am beyond fortunate to have Pasadena Civic Auditorium, The iPalpiti Festival – bringing The show starts at 7 p.m.; tick- had the privilege of working with Seth MacFarlane on social media. Sound of LA concert series at the together prize-winning musicians ets start at $40. him, and he will be profoundly “Thank you from the bottom of my Getty Museum, Norton Simon from around the globe known for Greystone Mansion & Gardens: missed by all of us,” according to a heart for all that you have given, Museum in Pasadena and the their beauteous string playing, lus- The Doheny Estate is located at statement by Family Guy creator Mr. Mayor. You’re irreplaceable.” Ronald Regan Library in Simi trous tone and infectious way of 905 Loma Vista Drive in Beverly Valley. making music – will conclude the Hills. For information, visit bever- The performance is at 2 p.m.; Music in the Mansion season on lyhills.org/bhreg.

RealitySaban Community T.V. Clinic producer hon- honored by Saban ored reality T.V. producer Cris Abrego for his philanthropic leader- ship at its second annual Let’s Get Real event on June 6 at the Jonathan Club in Santa Monica. “The Saban Community Clinic is an incredible organization that offers so many amazing programs to people here in the greater Los Angeles area,” Abrego said. “I am truly honored to be a part of Let’s Get Real and to further support the terrific work being done by every- one at the clinic.” Abrego oversees both the North American and Latin American divi- sions of Endemol Shine Group, the global independent content creator, photo courtesy of Saban Community Clinic producer and distributor, with a (From left) David Eilenberg, president of ITV Entertainment; Hayden diverse portfolio of companies that Mayer, APA partner; Cris Abrego, chairman of Endemol Shine Americas are behind some of the most promi- and CEO of Endemol Shine North America; and Marc Kemler, APA part- nent hit television formats and series in the world. He has worked ner attended the June 6 event. on hit reality shows “Big Brother,” “MasterChef,” “MasterChef Entertainment president, was one performance by actor and comedi- Junior,” “The Biggest Loser,” and of the co-chairs of Let’s Get Real. an Adam Ray, cast member in the “The Surreal Life,” among others. “We are proud to honor Cris at reboot of the sketch comedy fran- The event brought together more this year’s Let’s Get Real for being chise “MADtv,” and last summer’s than 300 reality T.V. producers, a champion for the patients Saban remake of “Ghostbusters” in which executives and agents to raise Community Clinic serves,” he voiced the character of Slimer. much-needed funds for the clinic’s Eilenberg said. “Cris understands Saban Community Clinic serves medical, dental and behavioral the health care hardships that many low-income and uninsured men, health services for low-income and low-income residents of Los women and child at its three health uninsured families in Los Angeles. Angeles face and is committed to centers in the Los Angeles and The clinic celebrates 50 years of supporting the organization’s mis- West Hollywood areas. For infor- caring for the community this year. sion.” mation, visit sabancommunityclin- David Eilenberg, ITV The event also featured a special ic.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 June 15, 2017

Deputy mayor for Economic GarcettiA new jobs program fromannounces Mayor new jobs program Eric Garcetti is connecting young nDevelopment retires Angelenos with the training and Garcetti announces Miguel Salumbides Sangalang — skills they need to find opportuni- executive officer for the Mayor’s ties in Los Angeles’ booming tech new appointments fol- Office of Budget and Innovation — economy, according to the mayor’s lowing the retirement of will be the new deputy mayor for office. that department. He will succeed The L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline – Raymond Chan after 33 Matt Szabo, who was appointed a partnership between Garcetti and years Garcetti’s deputy chief of staff ear- the Los Angeles Area Chamber of lier this year. Commerce’s Bixel Exchange – is a “Mayor Garcetti has shown that component of the HIRE LA’s Deputy Mayor for Economic good governance can bring about Youth program, and brings togeth- Development Raymond Chan will tangible improvements in er public and private sector part- retire after 33 years of service to the Angelenos’ quality of life — and ners to expand training and job city, according to the mayor’s I’m honored that he has given me opportunities for the next genera- office. the opportunity to lead these tion of talent. Beginning this sum- “Ray Chan is a true public ser- efforts,” Sangalang said. “I look mer, the pipeline will place at least vant,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said. forward to helping Mayor Garcetti 100 young Angelenos in tech jobs. “He has dedicated his career to the build an even more efficient, effec- photo courtesy of the mayor’s office people of Los Angeles, and I’ve tive, and equitable city govern- been honored to work alongside ment.” “Mayor Garcetti and Mayor Garcetti kicked off a program designed to bolster the city’s tech economy. him. His presence will be missed, “We have a responsibility to use our partners in the but his legacy will continue to set Angelenos’ tax dollars as wisely as an example for all of us.” we can — and Miguel’s brilliant technology industry agenda to strengthen L.A.’s econo- discussed the preliminary findings Senior Director for Economic strategies and tireless work ethic should be commended my. The program provides career of a data-sharing partnership with Development William Chun will have been critical to helping us exploration opportunities to low- LinkedIn, the Bixel Exchange, and succeed Chan as the next deputy meet that obligation,” said Mayor for creating the L.A. income youth – specific opportuni- the mayor’s office to identify tech mayor. Garcetti. “Miguel has helped us Tech Talent Pipeline, ties are targeted to foster youth, hiring trends and needs in Los “It’s been an honor to serve my find innovative ways to make our which provides a young people from families receiv- Angeles. city over the last four years, and to city run better, and that positive ing CalWORKs, as well as youth “LinkedIn’s vision is to create contribute to L.A.’s unprecedented influence will have even greater pathway for employ- on probation, youth receiving economic opportunity for every economic growth,” Chun said. “I’m impact as he becomes my new ment for at-risk youth General Relief, and homeless worker across the globe. We are youth. excited to help the Los Angeles grateful to Mayor Garcetti for the deputy mayor.” in a growing sector of opportunity to help lead his agenda Chan will retire effective June June 13 marked the start of the Tech Talent Pipeline grow the local forward, and continue working to 30. Chun will begin his position our economy.” HIRE LA’s Youth 2017 summer tech economy by sharing our grow our economy.” starting July 1. Sangalang begins campaign, with workshops on unique insights into the tech skills Garcetti also announced that effective immediately. Hilda L. Solis résumé-building and networking employers need most, the work- Los Angeles County skills hosted by LinkedIn and Data force’s skills, and the gap between Supervisor 360 at General Assembly in the two. This includes information Downtown Los Angeles. into the in-demand tech skills “In Los Angeles County, we across industries, and the ways in “The global economy moves know that our youth hold the hope which curricula may be aligned Party houses continue to be quickly, and we need to make sure for our future and their opportunity across educational partners to train that young Angelenos have the is the measure of our success,” said talent for the jobs of today and skills and networks they need to County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. tomorrow,” said Pablo Chavez, aFrom rowdy page 1 issue land good jobs. HIRE LA’s Youth “Mayor Garcetti and our part- LinkedIn VP of Global Public is a springboard for career success, ters, according to Steve Houchin, a On the legislative side, the Los ners in the technology industry Policy and Government Affairs. and the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline should be commended for creating Garcetti has worked to create neighborhood prosecutor represent- Angeles City Council could vote on will open even more doors to our ing Hollywood. new laws that are still being hashed the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline, educational opportunities to set city’s growing tech sector,” which provides a pathway for young people up for success. The The number of neighbors who out between the city attorney’s Garcetti said. “I’m grateful to the report a given house can help them office and at the committee level employment for at-risk youth in a LA’s BEST After School L.A. Area Chamber of growing sector of our economy, but Enrichment Program provides stu- identify the more egregious offend- regarding short-term rentals in the Commerce’s Bixel Exchange for ers. next week or two, according to also begins a comprehensive exam- dents with interactive after-school their partnership, and to all of the ination of how government, the pri- and summer S.T.E.M. program- “It’s important that more than Nicholas Greif, director of policy companies helping to build the one person calls in,” he said, and legislation for Council District vate sector, and schools can work ming in robotics, coding, digital next generation of leaders.” collaboratively to prepare our next citizenship, and science. This sum- because it helps city officials 4. Not all party houses are short- Garcetti has already tripled the “establish that it’s a public nui- term rentals, but they have con- generation for the workforce.” mer, Garcetti expanded the LA’s number of jobs coordinated by City Garcetti also held the inaugural BEST summer program to serve sance.” tributed to the problem. Hall since taking office, and has set Ben Thompson, LAPD Connie Llanos, Airbnb’s meeting of his Tech Council’s more than 1,000 additional stu- a new goal to hire 20,000 young Special Committee on Tech Talent dents, according to the mayor’s Hollywood vice officer, under- California deputy policy manager, people for year round employment scored the same point. said residents should go to & Training, a group of industry office. by 2020, according to the mayor’s leaders, educators, and partners The Los Angeles College “We really depend on your airbnb.com/neighbors to file a office. HIRE LA’s Youth is a key reporting in order to develop a report if there’s a disturbance in the tasked with developing strategies Promise guarantees admission and component of the Youth Workforce to prepare the local workforce to a tuition-free year at local commu- case,” he said. “That’s where it all neighborhood caused by an Airbnb Development System in the City begins. … If that system is rental. meet the demands of tech jobs nity colleges for graduates of Los and County of Los Angeles, and a across various sectors. At the Angeles Unified School District achieved, we’re going to have Not all short-term rentals are signature element of Garcetti’s incredible success.” made via Airbnb, Llanos said, but roundtable discussion, members and the city’s charter high schools. Citations for noise and traffic are the brand’s ubiquity in the market among the tools local law enforce- has made it synonymous with the ment uses to discourage repeat practice. She said the company sup- offenses, according to Ralph ports Los Angeles’ attempts to FromThreats page 1 Sanchez, an LAPD senior lead offi- solve the problems through legisla- around the same time and targeted the Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s cer, but new party houses continue tion in part because these issues Audrey and Sydney Irmas Campus located at 11661 W. Olympic Blvd. to emerge. have led to negative perceptions of The temples were closed temporarily while the LAPD Bomb Squad “For that one they close down, Airbnb. checked for explosives. The threats were officially deemed to be hoaxes there are three or four others “This type of behavior is not a shortly before noon, Lopez said. throughout the hills,” he said. “It’s representation of the vast majority “We look at all scenarios, as we should, and get our Bomb Squad K-9 hard.” of our guests,” she said. “This type handlers to render the locations safe,” Lopez added. “There were no cred- The popularity of short term of behavior is not representative of ible threats. But we want to remind everyone of the need for security. They vacation rental sites such as Airbnb the vast majority of our hosts.” are taken very seriously. The LAPD responds to all threats.” have contributed to the increase in Some of the steps the neighbor- party houses. Upon entering office, hood council encourages residents Councilman David Ryu, 4th to take when disruptive parties Answers From Page 16 LETTERS District, said he wanted to balance occur include calling (877)ASK- the positive economic gains web- LAPD to give the address of the sites such as Airbnb have con- party; taking photos, videos and to the Editor tributed to the local economy – sound recordings of the party – which, as of January, have totaled make sure they have date stamps – Email us your opinions, $13 million in taxes paid by Airbnb and uploading them to a Dropbox guests, according to an Airbnb folder that can be shared among complaints and praises. report – with steps that make both neighbors; and taking screenshots We want to hear from you. sides happy. Some of the more elab- and saving the links to listings on orate parties in the hills have Airbnb and similar sites that adver- included exotic animals, another tise local properties as “great for related issue Ryu has addressed at parties,” “perfect for large events,” [email protected] City Hall. etc. 22 June 15, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

From#ResistMarch page 1 brought thousands to Hollywood hateful policies is the battle of our organizers’ goal to present an Affordable Care Act, efforts to time,” which calls for an alliance to alliance between the LGBTQ com- strengthen immigration enforce- oppose all kinds of hate or discrim- munity and other civil rights move- ment and continuous rhetoric that ination, even if it doesn’t appear to ments. could lead to further discrimination specifically target LGBTQ rights. Griffin, with the Human Rights or hate crimes, which Jean said are Congressman Adam Schiff Campaign, said the LGBTQ com- increasing since Trump took office. explained that people are still munity has been “under attack … Further evidence of the intercon- “proud as ever” of the progress since the second [Trump] stepped nection was on display when Brian made for liberal values, but he said foot in office.” But – to emphasize Pendleton – who initiated the idea that now they “are also mad as the importance and meaning of the to organize a #ResistMarch instead hell,” because Trump “so manifest- groups and movements uniting for of the traditional LA Pride Parade, ly” lacks the simple quality of a common mission – he added that and who is a Caucasian gay man – “basic human decency.” the LGBTQ community is “as began his remarks by proclaiming Congressman Ted Lieu added that diverse as the fabric of this nation,” that “black lives matter.” he believes Trump has violated fed- thus connecting otherwise-separat- Afterward, Christopher Jackson, photo by Jon Viscott eral law multiple times in terms of ed forms of discrimination or wearing a “Black Trans Lives obstruction of justice. oppression. Matter” T-shirt, said the Black Thousands of people came together in support of the LGBTQ community “The disrespect for the rule of “We are also women, we are Lives Matter movement is not only and civil rights at the #ResistMarch rally on June 11 in Hollywood and law is off the charts,” Lieu said. Muslim, we are Jewish, we are about black lives. He said they West Hollywood. “That’s why we resist.” black, white, Latino, Asian and stand with Latinos, Asians, trans- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Native American,” Griffin said. gender people and everyone “fight- one at the #ResistMarch must vote sition and defiance, speakers said 13th District, joined in a “lock him “We are immigrants and we are ing the fight.” in 2018. Wilson said the the size of the #ResistMarch was a up” chant on Sunday, and later, people with disabilities. All of us “If you are not fighting this fight #ResistMarch will end up becom- sign of great optimism. O’Farrell Congresswoman Maxine Waters are interconnected. And an attack for everyone, you are not fighting,” ing a joke if it doesn’t inspire fur- said the arc of progressive values started an “impeach” chant. on one of us is an attack on all of he said. “Resistance is life and we ther participation and action. will move forward “as long as “He is not my president. He’s not us.” refuse to die.” Griffin told the crowd to take the every generation does its part.” your president.” Waters said. “He As an immigrant, straight “ally” Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, passion they have in the streets and “This is our moment. And there lies. He cheats. He’s a bully. He dis- and proclaimed feminist, the Minority Leader of the House “keep that passion alive in the is no time to lose,” he said. “We respects us all. … We resist this Councilman David Ryu, 4th of Representatives, said the resis- weeks, in the months and in the must speak up, speak out and work president because he stands for the District, personified part of that tance will continue to act as a uni- years ahead until we oust the anti- relentlessly to make relevant to oth- worst of everything.” interconnection. Ryu cited “sexism, fied front with the Equality Act. equality politicians.” ers the dangers we face in these try- The speakers at the rally and the bigotry, homophobia, transphobia, She explained the Congressional “[Trump] is going to keep hear- ing times.” groups represented in the march – xenophobia,” and “all the ‘isms’ Black Caucus has agreed to support ing from all of us,” Griffin said. “At a time when the rest of the which included founders of the and all the hate and fearmongering the legislation to open the Civil West Hollywood Mayor John world sees the worst of what this Black Lives Matter movement, that seek to divide us” as reasons to Rights Act and inject into it similar Heilman said they will continue country is capable of – as represent- labor union leaders, business lead- resist the Trump administration. anti-discrimination measures for “fighting until there is full equality ed by our current president – let’s ers, religious leaders, women’s The list of grievances from speak- the LGBTQ community. and human rights for every per- show the world the best of what this rights advocates, gun control advo- ers also included the Republican Pelosi, Lieu and Schiff also son.” country is capable of,” O’Farrell cates and more – demonstrated the Party’s efforts to repeal the stressed the importance that every- In addition to a symbol of oppo- said.

FromBattle page 1 continues over oil well cleanup

“[This ruling is] incredibly disappointing [and the decision begs the question] what’s next?”

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