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Volume 30 No. 29 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities July 16, 2020 More transparency for CSW pulls its 2021 Pride events from WeHo n City plans to host its Beverly Hills elections? own events next June n Council to consider ordinance at future meeting BY JOSE HERRERA BY CAMERON KISZLA Commerce Leadership PAC and Beverly Hills United to Support Christopher Street West, the On July 14, the Beverly Hills Bosse and Gold for Council 2020 – nonprofit that organizes the LA City Council took the first steps advocated for Councilwoman Lili Pride Parade and Festival, issued a toward requiring more transparency Bosse and Councilman Julian Gold letter to the West Hollywood City from political action committees to be reelected to the City Council Council declaring its intent to that seek to influence elections in in the March election. move its 2021 Pride events out of the city. In particular, Beverly Hills the city and into a new location in Earlier this year, a pair of PACs – Los Angeles. the Beverly Hills Chamber of See Council page 22 The first LA Pride celebration was organized in downtown Los Angeles in 1970, and after that, LA Pride was moved to West photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Hollywood, where it has been In 2019, West Hollywood and CSW celebrated Pride with crowds and live held for the past 49 years. In the entertainment, but this year, events were canceled due to COVID-19. letter, CSW said its board of direc- tors made the decision based on the celebrations have become,” nership and collaboration in pre- several reasons including con- CSW Executive Director senting LA Pride. struction at West Hollywood Park, Madonna Cacciatore wrote in an West Hollywood City the changing demographics of email. “While we are still in a Councilman John Duran said he greater Los Angeles, CSW’s com- phase of gathering feedback and had mixed feelings about CSW’s mitment to being responsive to listening to the community, we felt announcement. There are three LGBTQIA+ community needs it was important to notify the city decades of memories and relation- and its alliance and collaboration of our intentions given our long- ships forged with former CSW with other movements for social standing relationship with them as leaders, he added. change. a partner in Los Angeles Pride.” However, in a Facebook post, photo by Cameron Kiszla “This has been an ongoing con- CSW board members also said Duran wrote that CSW has strug- The Beverly Hills City Council may require more transparency from polit- versation within our organization they were grateful to the city of ical action committees in future elections. for the past year given how large West Hollywood for the long part- See WeHo page 21 Power of the pedals support Black lives Beverly Hills office project n Celebrities, athletes join 14-mile ride from seeks to drum up support Hollywood to Santa n Lots 12 and 13 owners In a virtual meeting, represen- Monica tatives of the Beverly Hills Land unveil plans on Zoom Company, the owner of the prop- BY JOSE HERRERA erty at 9220 N. Santa Monica BY CAMERON KISZLA Blvd., unveiled renderings and More than 600 cyclists wearing answered questions about the masks rode together on July 12 On July 13, the owners of Lots planned three- and four-story from Hollywood to the Santa 12 and 13 fleshed out some of the office buildings, which are Monica Pier in solidarity and sup- details of their plan to build 11 expected to create approximately port of the Black Lives Matter office buildings on a strip of land 114,000 square feet of office movement. between Civic Center Drive and space for creative endeavors such Bike Rides for Black Lives orga- Santa Monica Boulevard in nized the 14-mile ride and demon- Beverly Hills. See Lots page 21 stration, which drew the attention of rapper Big Sean and NBA veter- an Al Harrington, founder of the company Viola. Celebrities such as photo courtesy of Bike Rides for Black Lives Terrell Owens, Machine Gun Kelly, Hundreds of cyclists joined the 14-mile bike ride from Hollywood to Michael B. Jordan, Terrance J, Santa Monica in support of Black lives. Steelo Brim, Karrueche Tarn, Lori Harvey and more also participated tion was to pressure those in power for one another until the wheels fall in the bike ride. such as city officials to advocate for off,” Stapleton said. “All the power “We want to make sure that peo- justice, organizers said. Stapleton lies in the hands of the people.” ple understand that the fight for and co-founders Najee Tyler, Lanny Stapleton said amid the pandem- change and equality must never Smith and Carver Green hope to ic, organization members and many stop until it’s achieved and even dismantle a system rooted in racism individuals around the world have then, we must fight to maintain it,” and oppression through their non- rediscovered the joy of cycling and said Lamont Tory Stapleton, one of profit, and by working collectively the physical and mental wellbeing it four co-founders of the organiza- with others. provides. However, following the tion. “This is not a moment, it’s a “We want to show people what murder of George Floyd and others photo courtesy of Beverly Hills Land Company movement.” positive changes can be made if we Opponents of the Beverly Hills Creative Offices claim their voices The purpose of the demonstra- keep our feet on the pedals and ride See Rides page 22 weren’t heard in a July 13 meeting hosted by the project’s owners. 2 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Schiff and O’Farrell explore pressing issues n the capability or the scientific squander. [We need to] take advan- Congressman and knowledge. Indeed, I think we can tage of it, transcend through it. councilman partner proudly say, in many, if not most of Now is the time, it’s a moment we for virtual town hall those areas, we exceed the capabil- are all part of and we can rise to the ity of any other nation on Earth. occasion, and we can emerge better But yet, we’ve had the worst results and stronger than ever before. We By edwin folven in terms of catastrophic losses,” have the ingredients to transcend U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and Los Schiff said. “To be blunt, what this incredibly challenging time Angeles City Councilman Mitch we’ve lacked is leadership at the and emerge better and stronger and O’Farrell, 13th District, participat- very highest level to coordinate the more unified as a country.” ed in a virtual town hall meeting on response to the pandemic, to bring Schiff and O’Farrell said they July 8 to outline steps being taken the states and the cities and the support the peaceful demonstra- at the federal and local levels dur- counties together in this fight, to tions that occurred after Floyd’s ing the COVID-19 emergency. make sure we weren’t competing death. The congressman said he photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff The lawmakers discussed a vari- with one another over protective was proud to march with demon- U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff outlined his approach to COVID-19 relief and ety of topics including the govern- gear or ventilators, to make sure strators in Hollywood, and ment’s response to the COVID-19 there are consistent messages going O’Farrell highlighted the All Black other issues affecting the country during the town hall meeting. pandemic; help for businesses, out to the public about masks and Lives Matter demonstration on property owners and renters; and safety protocols. We have had this June 14, in which tens of thousands the need for people to wear masks blur of information, misinforma- of people marched peacefully from bill that would make health care for underway in Los Angeles. in public. They also addressed the tion and counterinformation, and Hollywood to West Hollywood. He all citizens a civil right, similar to O’Farrell cited a $100 million pro- recent protests and civil unrest that it’s been catastrophic.” described it as a pivotal moment in the way equitable access to housing gram providing relief to renters in occurred in the wake of the deaths O’Farrell said the need for history and is working to create a is considered a right, he said. Los Angeles using money from the of George Floyd and others at the change at the federal level is permanent marker commemorating “When we look, for example, at city’s allocation of CARES Act hands of police. The town hall was greater than ever, and the pandemic the June 14 demonstration. He also how the COVID-19 pandemic is funding. He also highlighted a pro- moderated by Faye Washington, has strengthened his resolve to con- noted that the city has long been a affecting people of color, what you gram that used $1 million in discre- president and CEO of the YWCA tinue doing everything he can to leader in promoting equality. see is that in many parts of the tionary funds from the 13th District Greater Los Angeles. provide relief for constituents. O’Farrell cited the example of his country, where the Black communi- for small business loans. The law- Both Schiff and O’Farrell said O’Farrell said the recent protests in effort to replace observances of ty may represent 10% of the popu- makers praised the federal Payroll although times have been tough the fight for racial equality and jus- Columbus Day with Indigenous lation, they may be 20%, 30% or Protection Program for keeping during the pandemic, leaders at all tice also illustrate an important People Day in Los Angeles. 40% of the known infections and businesses afloat during the pan- levels of government have been moment in time that can be used as “People are coming together as casualties from the pandemic. demic, and called for more similar stepping up to provide relief for a catalyst for transforming society. never before to make sure that the [There are] similar numbers for the funding to keep people employed people who are struggling. Schiff “I think COVID-19 has laid bare most historically marginalized Latino community,” Schiff said. in the future. was critical of the Trump adminis- for the world to see all the communities among us are not for- “With respect to the economy, you “I am all for an extension of the tration’s response to the coron- inequities in U.S. society, those gotten,” O’Farrell added. “It’s a find many in the Latino community PPP program, and I’ll be following avirus. who are most affected when the very important time, and we have a are the first to be laid off and the that very closely,” O’Farrell said. “The starting point really has to economy suffers,” O’Farrell said. lot to reflect on and a lot of work to last to be re-hired. In the small busi- “We do our best with working with be, for me anyway, [that] it didn’t “We know the higher instances of do that I feel will yield very posi- ness program, with those having constituents and small businesses to have to be this way. We did not mortality for those who are infected tive results.” difficulty accessing capital before make sure that we can connect have to be the world’s leader in the with COVID-19 are Black and Schiff said the criminal justice the pandemic, the pandemic threat- them with the proper entities and to number of infected persons and the brown Americans. Then, with the system is one of many segments of ens to make that divide even worse. keep the funds going for them.” number of fatalities. After all, it’s killings of unarmed Black men and society that need reform, and added So, we need to be addressing each Schiff said there is still PPP fund- not that the United States lacks the women, that has also highlighted that a lack of access to health care of the inequities. We need to be ing available through the CARES resources that other countries do, and galvanized this once in a life- is equally determinantal for com- thinking about, ‘How do we build Act and he suggested that small it’s not that we lack the expertise or time opportunity that we must not munities of color. He said those the country back better than before business owners who were unable inequities have become more as we come out of the pandemic?’” to obtain loans consider using com- apparent during the COVID-19 Schiff and O’Farrell also dis- munity-based banks. He said larger cussed relief efforts currently Feuer says reversal of federal pandemic. Schiff is working on a See Town hall page 11 policy is a win for students

Los Angeles City Attorney ing achieve this very important Mike Feuer said the Trump outcome.” administration’s July 14 reversal of a policy regarding visas was a victory for students. The reversal nullifies directions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would have Founded 1946 taken visas away from internation- al students whose coursework did 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. not include at least one in-person SUITE 330 class, and would have denied P.O. BOX 36036 entry into the United States for LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 students attending schools only (323)933-5518 offering classes online this fall. BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B That order was issued on July 6 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 and was challenged in lawsuits by WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as attorneys Michael Villalpando general from states around the PUBLISHER country, including California. Karen Villalpando With the Trump administration’s EDITOR & PUBLISHER reversal, a policy established in March allowing students whose Edwin Folven coursework was transferred online [email protected] EDITOR due to impacts of COVID-19 to stay in the country remains in Cameron Kiszla effect. [email protected] “The Trump administration’s REPORTER sudden reversal, in the face of a court challenge it was destined to Jose Herrera lose, is a victory for these stu- [email protected] dents, the colleges and universities REPORTER at which they learn and the com- munities to which they con- Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, tribute,” Feuer said. “The 20,000 Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg CONTRIBUTING WRITERS international students who call Los Angeles home, and L.A.’s col- The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are leges and universities, can now weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail rest a little easier. I’m proud of our subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal leadership, with jurisdictions advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court across the United States, in help- Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 July 16, 2020 Schools prepare for a year of online learning n LAUSD She added that students see and “There is the obvious lack of move through their world through interruption in a school environ- superintendent cites friendships and engaging with oth- ment,” Diekmann said. coronavirus concerns in ers. “Supervision of learning is much Kevin Gaffield, a 2nd grade easier with students in the same announcement teacher who was a founding mem- room with the instructor. Those BY JOSE HERRERA ber of Melrose Elementary teachable moments, while they still Math/Science/Technology Magnet, happen, are hard to find in an online On July 13, Los Angeles Unified shared Colaiaco’s sentiment on the environment.” School District Superintendent loss of social interaction. She also said that maintaining a Austin Beutner announced that the “We are social creatures,” he strong community connection and 2020-21 school year will be held said. “We need to interact with dif- continuing traditions even if they online-only, which has left many ferent people.” are online will provide a more school officials and parents relieved Gaffield added that people learn robust educational experience. as coronavirus cases continue to from each other, and specifically, LAUSD board member Nick rise in Los Angeles County. young children learn a lot from Melvoin, whose 4th District “We closed school facilities engaging with one another. includes schools in West before there was any case of the However, with COVID-19 cases Hollywood, Hollywood, Fairfax virus at schools,” Beutner said in a spiking, he is happy to teach from and La Brea, said the decision to video announcement. “That proved afar to ensure the safety of his stu- make the school year only online to be the right call. While the new dents and colleagues. was tough. Melvoin said if LAUSD school year will begin in August, it “I am completely confident that wants to reopen schools in the will not start with students at school Melrose, with its administration, future, there has to be more testing facilities. The health and safety of faculty, staff and community, will and more resources in place from all in the school community is not problem-solve the challenges that the state and federal government to something we can compromise.” we meet,” Gaffield said. provide sufficient support for stu- The rate of those who tested pos- Melrose Elementary Principal dents and LAUSD personnel. itive for COVID-19 is approaching Mathew Needleman said educators According to a press release, 10%, well above the level of 5% the want to open classrooms and see LAUSD has distributed more than World Health Organization guide- their students in person, but the cur- 250,000 computers to students and lines state is appropriate for com- rent circumstances prevent that sce- trained more than 35,000 educators munities to reopen, Beutner said. nario. He added that his school is in online learning in the past four “We’ll continue to do the best we prepared, as Melrose Elementary months. can with the information we have at has experience with online learn- Melvoin added that distance the time,” Beutner said. “We’re ing. learning has been difficult, and working to balance the learning Whether schools have experience although LAUSD has partnered photo by Jose Herrera needs of students, the impact the with online learning, challenges with Verizon and tech companies LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner announced the 2020-21 school virus is having on working families related to engaging students, check- like Amazon to provide students year will be online-only. Schools such as Melrose Elementary prepare and the health and safety of all in ing in with them, technology hur- with more access and equipment for for a possible year of distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. the school community.” dles and ensuring a meaningful learning, students are not receiving Jody P. Colaiaco, an LAUSD par- education will continue as new stu- the same high level of education ers to discuss how to improve the more detailed information about ent whose daughter, Gilda, attends dents enter the school and issues offered by attending classes in per- quality of education, he said. online and at-school programs in the Academy of Music and related to access remain, he said. son. The current situation provides “We need to do a better job and the coming weeks, with final plans Performing Arts at Hamilton High “It is an opportunity to try to rein- an opportunity to have conversa- build things better,” Melvoin said. scheduled to be announced by the School, was reassured by Beutner’s vent what we teach and how to tions with parents, teachers and oth- The LAUSD plans to provide first week in August. announcement. reach students,” Needleman said. She added that prior to campuses Maureen Diekmann, president of closing in March, her daughter Immaculate Heart High School and already had online classes and Middle School, a private school for assignments. It’s not distance learn- young women and girls on Franklin ing Colaiaco worries about, rather Avenue, said the campus will also the loss of social interaction. act under “fluid and flexible” “At every age, you’ll find differ- guidelines. Similar to LAUSD, the ent needs that need to be met,” school year will begin with a dis- Colaiaco said. “For myself, it was tance learning model. more of keeping an eye out for her She shared the same concerns as emotional well-being, and keeping Needleman about the upcoming her as comfortable as possible.” school year.

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By edwin folven

A 31-year-old man from Pasadena has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for a colli- sion in June in which he allegedly crashed a high-performance sports car on Sixth Street, killing a male passenger. The June 12 collision occurred just west of Irving Boulevard out- side of Getty House, the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti came out to investigate after the photo by Edwin Folven 11:30 p.m. collision, police said. Skid marks were visible on the roadway the day after the collision on The vehicle, a McLaren 720S, Sixth Street. went out of control and struck a photo by Edwin Folven tree on the south side of the road Flowers and candles were recently placed on the sidewalk in the near the sidewalk. The passenger, Street prior to the collision. Police Police originally thought alcohol 300 block of North La Brea Avenue in memory of Jazman Winston, Albert Young Ahn, of Los Angeles, recovered footage from a dash- or drugs may have been a factor, 31, who was shot and killed there on July 3. A resident of Long was taken to a hospital and later board camera aboard a ride-hailing but Osborne said that was ruled out Beach, Winston had been in the area attending a party, police said. died. vehicle that was also on Sixth by tests. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on the west side The driver, Chang Kuen Lee, 31, Street at the time that shows the “It was basically a situation of La Brea, just south of Oakwood Avenue. The motive is unknown, was also taken to a hospital and McLaren rapidly accelerating from where it was determined to be but the crime was possibly gang-related, said Det. Sean Kinchla, with treated. He was arrested on June 17 stop lights. Lee is believed to have gross negligence because of the the Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide Unit. The upon release from the hospital and lost control of the vehicle as it speed,” Osborne added. “It was suspect was described as a Black man in his 30s. No further informa- posted $50,000 bail, said Det. Olin accelerated away from Irving driving the car recklessly that tion was available. Anyone with information is urged to call investi- Osborne, of the Los Angeles Police Boulevard. According to McLaren, resulted in the death.” gators at (213)382-9470. Department’s West Traffic the 720S has a top speed of 212 Lee pleaded not guilty to the Division. Lee faces one felony mph and can go from 0-62 mph in charge on July 10. The next court count of vehicular manslaughter 2.9 seconds. The vehicle is regis- hearing hasn’t been scheduled but with gross negligence, according tered to a business with which Lee will likely be held in late August, to the Los Angeles County District has ties, and was not a rental, Osborne said. Murder charges filed against four Attorney’s Office. according to Osborne. Anyone with information about Osborne said other drivers wit- The detective said Lee was dri- the collision is urged to call LAPD nessed the McLaren traveling ving recklessly, which resulted in West Traffic Division investigators who allegedly killed rapper westbound at high speeds on Sixth the collision and Ahn’s death. at (213)473-0234. By edwin folven tives determined that the robbery and shooting was committed by On July 13, four people were members of an unnamed Los charged with murder for the Angeles street gang. Walker was NOTICE OF ITEMS FOR SALE February killing of rap artist Pop taken into custody near Laurel Smoke at a rented home in the Canyon Boulevard and the Hollywood Hills. Hollywood (101) Freeway, while The following items have been deemed feasible for salvage from the Lytton Savings Bank, lo- The defendants include two male Rodgers was arrested in the 300 cated at 8150 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Buyer is responsible for all costs associated adults – Corey Walker, 19, and block of West 74th Street. Police with the salvaging of any material listed below. Any offer submitted must be accompanied by Keandre Rodgers, 18 – and two 17- did not release any further informa- and 15-year-old male juveniles who tion about where the juveniles were proof that the buyer has the funds and ability to transport materials from the site. Any offer not were not identified because of their arrested or lived. The adults are Los accompanied by proof of funds and experience will be automatically rejected. Seller makes ages. Police said the motive was Angeles residents. robbery. Walker and Rogers were The charges against Walker and no warranties whatsoever as to quality and/or structural soundness of the existing material, arrested on July 9 and charged with Rodgers include a special circum- the presence of hazardous materials or anything of the like. In the event that it is determined murder in Los Angeles Superior stance allegation that the murder that during the salvage process the material is deemed unsalvageable, any agreement would Court. The two minors were also occurred during a robbery and bur- arrested that day and have been glary. They are eligible for the death be null and void. Any and all salvage work will be completed by The Spectra Company at the charged with murder and robbery in penalty, but a decision on whether buyer’s expense. Criteria for disposal have been developed for any items that receive multiple juvenile court. All remain in cus- to seek death sentences will be inquiries, with the first priority going to publicly accessible museums/archives, followed by pri- tody. The adults are being held in made later, according to the Los lieu of $1 million bail. Angeles County District Attorney’s vate collectors or others specializing in preservation work, and then to individuals who have a The victim, whose legal name is Office. specified preservation/history-oriented use for the salvage items, and then to individuals who Bashar Barakah Jackson, was stay- LAPD investigators said the sus- ing in a rented home in the 2000 pects may also be involved in the have a meaningful personal connection to the building or its former owner, architect/interior block of Hercules Drive when the murder of an 18-year-old man on designer, or occupants. Items will be made available for inquiry until August 16, 2020. robbery and shooting occurred on Sept. 14 in Pasadena. The victim, Feb. 19. At approximately 4 a.m., Kamryn Stone, was allegedly shot the four suspects allegedly entered to death in a parking lot near the Inquires and supporting information can be sent to [email protected]. and confronted the victim inside the Rose Bowl. No further details were home. The victim was robbed and released about that case and charges 1. Decorative concrete blocks from mechanical area southwest of the main Bank building shot, police said. Someone inside have not been filed. LAPD investi- the residence called 911 and when gators said they are working with 2. Decorative Metal Gate from mechanical area police arrived, the suspects had the Pasadena Police Department on 3. Bouquet Canyon stone accent wall on primary (north) elevation fled. Detectives with the Los the investigation. Angeles Police Department’s Anyone with further information 4. Travertine veneer panels Robbery-Homicide Division con- is urged to call (213)486-6860. 5. Six clerestory windows (4 glass panels each) comprising a total of 24 lites from the north ducted the investigation because it During weekends and off-hours, elevation of the Bank building (providing the glazing compound is not ACM or fully hardened) was a high-profile case. call the LAPD’s hotline at During the investigation, detec- (877)LAPD247. 6. 140 linear feet of rail from 2nd floor Modern balcony balustrade from mezzanine 7. Portions of railing system from interior northeast corner floating concrete stair (stair landings and pedestal are integrated cast concrete and are infeasible to salvage). FBI warns about antibody test fraud 8. Original interior light fixtures (at least two intact examples of each type) of three types of light fixtures, including ceiling fixtures from Bart Lytton’s office, circular ceiling fixtures from the The FBI is warning people to information for identity theft. Bank lobby, and pendant light fixtures from the Second Floor. beware of potential fraud schemes The FBI recommends checking related to antibody tests for the FDA’s website at fda.gov for a 9. Clock above second floor elevator door (numbers, arms and circular mount of clock face COVID-19. list of approved antibody tests and andmechanical box with gears behind/in the wall). Fraudulent and unapproved testing companies, and consulting a COVID-19 antibody tests that can primary care physician before potentially give false results are undergoing at-home antibody tests. being marketed. Perpetrators often Fraud can be reported by calling PAID ADVERTISEMENT use the scams to steal personal (866)720-5721, or visit justice.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 July 16, 2020 County closes Cedars-Sinai COVID testing site BY JOSE HERRERA pening,” Horvath said. “We have emergency, testing was not widely more conversations coming up to available. We’ve been told by L.A. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center see if we can reinstate county sup- County, that people should be pur- served as a Los Angeles County port for testing in West suing testing through their health free public COVID-19 testing site Hollywood.” care providers.” for two and half months, but as of She added that small cities like For individuals who have health June 30, county-run testing at the West Hollywood have not received insurance, providers are required to medical center has been discontin- any funding from the county or the pay for approved COVID-19 tests ued. state, and as a result, they have not under state law. By providing insur- According to a statement from been able to do COVID-19 testing ance information, the county can be Cedars-Sinai, from mid-April to the on their own. The city continues to reimbursed for the cost of tests. end of June, approximately 13,000 work with the L.A. County The two nearest sites to West people were tested at the hospital Department of Health Services on Hollywood for public drive-up through the county’s program, but providing accessible testing for res- COVID-19 testing are at Rite-Aid public funding ended. idents. stores located at 11321 National photo by Jose Herrera “Cedars-Sinai continues to pro- “No one has raised any issues to Blvd. and 959 Crenshaw Blvd. For The Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing site at Cedars-Sinai Medical vide drive-through COVID-19 test- me directly at this time,” Horvath more locations, visit Center was closed. However, Cedars-Sinai continues testing for patients ing for pre-procedural patients, said. “At the start of the coronavirus covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. and its employees. patients referred by their physicians and our employees as we strive to protect the health and safety of the community,” the statement from Cedars-Sinai read. As of July 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported a total of 2,758 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 143,009 cases in Los Angeles County. The county has also report- ed 2,193 hospitalizations. Los Angeles County is working to establish a broad network of free public testing sites in partnership with the state and local jurisdic- tions, and the existing health sys- tem. The goal is to offer testing to any Los Angeles County resident who does not have access to health care, according to Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer during a live press conference on July 15.

“We have more conversations coming up to see if we can reinstate county support for testing in West Hollywood.”

-West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey Horvath

There are approximately 20,000 daily testing appointments available Monday through Friday, with test- ing also available on the weekends. The number of testing appoint- ments varies by site depending on size and personnel available. All residents should first contact their primary care provider or health plan with questions about how to access testing. As of now, testing at public sites is available by appointment only, and priority is given to individuals who are symp- tomatic, people who have been in contact with individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, and those in nurs- ing facilities, group homes and res- idential care facilities. People expe- riencing homelessness should also be tested. According to Ferrer, the county is focusing on testing equity because COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color. “We need to focus significantly to address the alarming trend,” Ferrer said. “We need to deploy resources to the hardest hit commu- nities.” West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey Horvath said city staff were notified by Cedars-Sinai workers that the county would close its site. “We’ve reached out to our repre- sentatives to prevent that from hap- 6 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Beverly Hills protesters want in-person classes n No decision made yet, ble. Kids are our future and kids learning this fall, which will must have an education,” Conti improve the educational experi- but BHUSD, BHEA say said. ence. safety is paramount Conti added that the protesters “When we went to remote teach- are part of a group of approximately ing in March, we learned about it BY CAMERON KISZLA 250 BHUSD parents who are push- over spring break,” Smith said. ing back against online-only educa- “Teachers did a Herculean effort to On July 9, approximately 80 pro- tion, and many of the protesters learn a whole lot of software and testers gathered in Beverly Gardens believe that the teachers union, the programs they didn’t really know, Park to push back against the Beverly Hills Education and now we have a summer to pre- Beverly Hills Unified School Association, is working to prevent pare. We know what’s going to be District and the notion expressed by the schools from reopening. Conti happening. It won’t be a surprise. its board of education two days ear- also alleged that some politicians, This time we’ll be more prepared lier that classes might resume this including Gov. Gavin Newsom and than we were in March and ready to fall only in online formats. the BHUSD Board of Education, teach in extraordinary circum- Protesters chanted and held signs are acting based on political inter- stances.” encouraging school district officials ests, not health interests. Smith said the BHEA is working photo courtesy of Victoria Conti to open schools for in-person “Teachers don’t want to go [back Approximately 80 protesters urged the BHUSD to send students back to instruction in the fall, which would to school] because they’re paid See School page 22 in-person classes when school resumes on Aug. 17. likely fall under the hybrid model of annually, and it’s comfortable for instruction proposed by the district. them to stay home and I understand In the hybrid model, students would that, but it’s not comfortable for us be split into cohorts that would take as parents for them to do that. I turns attending in-person classes don’t want my kids to stay in front and spend the remainder of their of a computer all day long. It’s not time learning virtually. On July 7, good for health, for mental health, the BHUSD board indicated it there are too many reasons that it’s would support replacing the hybrid not good,” Conti said. model with virtual learning when Ethan Smith, president of school resumes on Aug. 17. Beverly Hills Education Victoria Conti, a Beverly Hills Association, said the teachers union resident and mother of a Hawthorne is worried about the risks posed by School student and another child COVID-19 when students and who will attend Hawthorne next teachers gather for in-person class- year, said she protested because es. children need in-person instruction. “It’s not politics on our part. Some businesses – such as restau- We’re generally concerned for the rants – allow in-person activities, health of our teachers and our stu- she argued, and schools should do dents, and the community in gener- so as well, especially because in- al. You can’t deny the facts of the person instruction is much more global pandemic. People have not effective than virtual learning for done what’s necessary to crush the students. virus, and you’re seeing the results “I don’t understand why people of that now,” Smith said. can’t gather to get their education. Smith added that teachers have In this country, it’s very irresponsi- had more time to prepare for virtual BHUSD facing obstacles for in-person classes On July 8, Beverly Hills be kept 6 feet away from each Unified School District other, and more. Superintendent Michael Bregy Bregy said BHUSD had antic- sent an email to students and par- ipated more students opting into ents that laid out some of the con- the online-only Independent cerns faced by district staff and Learning Center when school officials as they work to decide resumes on Aug. 17, which how best to resume school in the would reduce the number of stu- fall. Bregy’s email followed a dents in physical classrooms and July 7 study session for the make the mandatory 6-foot dis- Beverly Hills Unified School tance between students more fea- District Board of Education, sible, but that was not reflected in where board members indicated the responses thus far. As a result, that they would support looking if the proposed hybrid option into online-only learning for were put into place, the in-person BHUSD students when classes classes would need to be split resume on Aug. 17. Online-only into three groups instead of two classes would replace the hybrid for fourth through 12th graders, model, where students would meaning less in-person time for split time between learning at each student, as well as other home and learning on campus, complications. while the Independent Learning “Should one single child or Center, which is also online-only, staff member be diagnosed with would remain. a case of COVID-19, we are Bregy said the district’s priori- obligated to quarantine every sin- ties are health and safety, educa- gle person they have come in tional rigor and consistency, contact with (for more than 15 social and emotional well-being, minutes) for 14 days. This further and child care. removes instructional consisten- “For each of you, the list above cy for our students,” Bregy said. is prioritized in a different order,” Bregy added that the district is Bregy said. “For many of you, “working diligently on all possi- they all have the same level of bilities and no formal decisions importance. For some of you, one have been made.” far outweighs the other. We do “The board study session not take the responsibility of edu- offered direction, and we are now cating our community lightly.” exploring that guidance while Bregy added that the district is also understanding that we must “facing a divide among comply with state and local offi- demands,” including that all stu- cials and any new orders that are dents return to the physical class- announced,” Bregy said. room in August, that the safety Bregy encouraged parents who from COVID-19 for every stu- would like to provide feedback to dent be assured, that students will visit bhusd.org/fall/. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 July 16, 2020 8 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press BH sales tax increase a ‘preventative measure’ n Increase would only fall, though they were clear that the the 0.75% increase before the city city’s tax would not go into effect did, that government or district be implemented if unless Los Angeles County or a would get the revenue instead of another sales tax special district were to try to Beverly Hills. impose a tax of their own. “Our job is to be protective of our loomed, council says The maximum sales tax rate is city, our ability to generate local BY CAMERON KISZLA 10.25%, and with the sales tax in funds. In the future, I think that’s Beverly Hills currently at 9.5%, no critical,” Councilman Julian Gold On July 14, the Beverly Hills further sales tax increases would be said. City Council took the first steps allowed if a 0.75% increase were to The City Council was unani- toward potentially putting a 0.75% be approved. If a special district or mously in support of an idea to put sales tax increase to the voters this Los Angeles County implemented a potential sales tax increase to the voters on the Nov. 3 ballot, though it would be made clear that the city’s sales tax increase would only be put Notable quotes in place if a sales tax levied by a dis- photo by Cameron Kiszla trict or the county was in the process The Beverly Hills City Council wants to ask residents to approve a sales “Great men, great nations, have not been boasters and buffoons, of becoming a reality. but perceivers of the terror of life, and have manned themselves to face “I think it’s important that we tax increase that will only take effect if another government entity wants it.” make it clear that we’re not raising to enact its own sales tax increase. the sales tax. I think that’s impera- Ralph Waldo Emerson tive … However, if we are at risk Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. Torrance, where the city’s Measure 1803-1886 that another district is going to do Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich X – a similar measure to what that, we want the dollars that are noted that while he doesn’t “think Beverly Hills is proposing – was “The Conduct of Life” generated from that [0.75%] to stay this is good public policy or should voted down in the March 3 election. 1860 in Beverly Hills,” Gold said. be allowed to happen,” other cities “We need to learn from whatever “This is really not a sales tax are taking advantage of the moment issues Torrance had,” Mayor Lester increase; it’s a revenue-protection and passing their own sales tax Friedman said. measure. I think we need to put it on increases. According to the city After City Attorney Laurence (source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) the ballot as such,” Councilman staff report, 31 Los Angeles County Wiener confirmed that the city John Mirisch added. cities have approved tax rates could put forth an educational cam- Earlier this month, the West above the county’s base amount of paign but could not tell residents WeHo to consider lease changes Hollywood City Council voted to 9.5%, and 25 of those cities are which way to vote, council mem- put a 0.75% sales tax increase on the already maxed out at 10.25%, bers expressed support for a cam- In an effort to provide more If the measure is adopted by the November ballot, though the West including Burbank, Santa Monica paign that would advise voters what opportunities for long-term hous- council, after a one-year lease, resi- Hollywood increase, if approved, and Culver City. would happen if the sales tax ing, the West Hollywood City dential units may be rented month- would be implemented regardless of “Only the people who don’t take increase were passed and what Council will decide on a proposed to-month or for other terms set. the threat of another sales tax. this protective measure will be would happen if it failed. amendment that would require an Additionally, the council will con- “To me, this is more of a preven- bearing the burden for everybody Wiener also said that if there is initial one-year lease term for rent- sider changes for rental units in tative measure. I don’t want to do else … We can’t be the last ones not a special meeting called to dis- ed housing units in the city, includ- commercial districts. what West Hollywood’s doing. I paying, so it becomes necessary for cuss the ballot measure, it will ing apartments, duplexes and acces- For information, visit would want it to go into effect only us to do this as a protective mea- return to the council at the Aug. 4 sory dwelling units. The matter will weho.org/city- if L.A. has something. I think every- sure,” Wunderlich said. meeting so it can be approved by be heard by the City Council on government/wehotv/city-council- body, our residents, would want the The council also agreed that they the county’s Aug. 7 deadline for July 20. meetings. money to come to us,” should study what happened in items to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Drive-In at Du-par’s!

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DINE IN THE COMFORT Juicy Burger & Fries OF YOUR CAR, Oreo Milkshake ON OUR PATIO, or Lucky Charms Milkshake TAKE-OUT OR DELIVERY 6333 W. 3rd St. at the Farmers Market (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8447 [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 July 16, 2020 Metro work keeps pace along Wilshire Blvd. Metro is continuing extensive may be intermittently restricted. sary to support construction. Crews construction along Wilshire Station construction, material are supporting underground work Boulevard in Beverly Hills and deliveries and instrumentation con- from enclosures in the street. Work Los Angeles in July as part of the tinues in the staging yards at hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 9 Purple Line Extension project. Wilshire/La Cienega and p.m. to 5 a.m. On July 14, the Beverly Hills Wilshire/Gale. Gale Drive will be Material deliveries and under- City Council confirmed the name intermittently closed at Wilshire ground construction support con- Wilshire/La Cienega Station for Boulevard. A permanent K-rail tinue at a work zone in the center of one the city’s two new subway sta- enclosure is in place to support Wilshire Boulevard just west of tions. Wilshire/La Cienega was ongoing construction underneath Rimpau Boulevard, which will be already the working name for the Wilshire Boulevard. Additional in place until September. Wilshire station, said Kasey Shuda, senior intermittent lane reductions west of Boulevard has been reduced to two manager of construction relations the enclosure may be in place dur- lanes in each direction between for Metro’s Purple Line Project, ing off-peak hours. June Street and Muirfield Road. and other working names, such as Wilshire Boulevard may be inter- The work zone will be in place Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La mittently reduced to two lanes in through early 2020 to support con- Brea, will also become the perma- each direction between La Cienega crete pouring underground in the nent station names for other sta- Boulevard and Gale Drive. subway tunnels. tions on the subway route. Intermittent directional bump-outs Near Wilshire/Western, tunnel- photo by Edwin Folven “We started with these names in may also be used, reducing ing support and street maintenance Construction crews above ground are supporting underground work 2010. It’s now been a decade of Wilshire Boulevard to a single lane. work is ongoing. Work is occurring from enclosures in the middle of Wilshire Boulevard near Sycamore people hearing about these names Utility and tunnel investigation 24-hours at a staging yard just west for these stations,” Shuda said. work is also ongoing near Wilshire of the intersection of Wilshire Avenue. The plan to use Wilshire/La Boulevard and La Jolla Avenue. Boulevard and Western Avenue. Cienega as the station name now Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Northbound Manhattan Place will closures may also occur on p.m., and 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. goes to the Metro board for con- to two lanes in each direction be closed intermittently just north Wilshire Boulevard between For questions and concerns, call sideration in September. through Aug. 14 between San of Wilshire Boulevard from 7 a.m. Western Avenue and Manhattan the 24-hour project hotline at At the other future subway sta- Diego Way and La Jolla Avenue. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, Place. Southbound Oxford Avenue (213)922-6934, email the project tion in Beverly Hills – Two K-rail enclosures have been and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and will be intermittently reduced to a team at [email protected], Wilshire/Rodeo – crews are work- installed in the Wilshire/Crescent Sunday. Intermittent single-lane single lane from 7 a.m. to 3:30 or visit metro.net. ing at the entrance and within the Heights area. station box construction staging Near Wilshire/Fairfax, station area. Excavation will continue 24 construction, hauling and concrete hours underneath Wilshire pouring continues at the site of the Boulevard through the first quarter future subway station. Ogden Drive of 2021. Instruments are being will be closed intermittently installed along the tunnel align- Monday through Saturday at ment and around the station box to Wilshire Boulevard, and Orange monitor ground movement, settle- Grove Avenue south of Wilshire ment and other geological Boulevard remains completely impacts. closed. Intermittent lane closures Lane reductions will be necessary may be in place to support deck between La Cienega and San panel maintenance and soil investi- Vicente boulevards through gation in the Wilshire/Fairfax sta- Saturday, July 18. Eastbound tion area. Wilshire Boulevard may be reduced Near Wilshire/La Brea and to a single lane to support ongoing Wilshire/Sycamore, hauling, deliv- station construction activities. eries and tunneling support contin- Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 ues. Intermittent daily lane closures p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays, 4 a.m. to along Wilshire Boulevard and side 4 p.m., Saturday. Left turns from streets between Highland Avenue Wilshire Boulevard onto side streets and Detroit Street may be neces- Metro seeks names and art for final Purple Line tunneling machines Metro is seeking submissions by names as a symbol of good luck. July 30 in its newest contest to Historically, tunnel workers sought name tunnel boring machines that protection from Saint Barbara, the will excavate the Purple Line patron saint for military engineers, Extension subway project. miners and others who work under- The names will be given to the ground. last two tunnel boring machines Metro is also seeking submis- that will dig the third and final sions for artwork that will adorn phase of the project from the VA the machines and is representative Hospital Campus in West Los of the local community they will be Angeles to Westwood/UCLA. tunneling under. They will join Elsie and Soyeon, The contest is divided into two which are creating the tunnels in categories. The naming contest is the first section of the project, and open to U.S. veterans and UCLA Harriet and Ruth, which will exca- affiliates, with each naming one of vate the second section. the two TBMs. The art contest is The tunnel boring machines will open to all Los Angeles county res- be a critical component in complet- idents. Winners will receive recog- ing the Purple Line Extension nition and prizes. For information, before the L.A. Olympics in 2028. visit metro.net/projects/purple- Traditionally, TBMs are given line-extension-tbm.

photo by Edwin Folven The final subway tunneling machines will be named and adorned with art. 10 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Classic carhop service at Du-par’s brings back the casual dining of yesteryear

By edwin folven out and outdoor dining on its patio the air conditioning. They were while statewide closures are in really happy. If people want to eat Take a trip back in time with Du- place on indoor dining. It is bring- in their cars, we are all for it.” par’s, which is offering classic ing back the carhop service to give The carhop service started infor- carhop service at its restaurant and diners a new option, and to pay mally last week but Tario plans to bakery at the Original Farmers tribute to the restaurant’s history. officially launch it today, July 16. Market. “The employees are very excited People can park anywhere in the Enjoy the signature hotcakes and about the carhop service and the lots at the Original Farmers breakfast dishes as well as burgers, customers are very excited about it Market, corner of Third and sandwiches, entrees, milkshakes too,” owner Frances Tario said. Fairfax, and place orders by phone. and pie and ice cream for dessert, “We had a large order last week- Customers will provide the make all from the comfort of your vehi- end. They asked for it to be deliv- and model of their vehicle and their cle. Du-par’s is also offering take- ered to their car and sat and ate in location so Du-par’s employees can personally deliver orders. The restaurant has extended hours until photo courtesy of Frances Tario 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday so Du-par’s Restaurant and Bakery at the Farmers Market is open for patio more people can enjoy the carhop dining and take-out, as well as the new carhop service. service. “It’s a lot of fun,” Tario added. “Just like the old days.” Du-par’s at the Farmers Market. He said. “It was a lot of fun interacting Du-par’s first opened at the said bringing back the carhop ser- with people.” Original Farmers Market in 1938. vice is a perfect way to pay tribute Len said working for the Naylors Prior to Tario, it was owned by to Southern California culture and and Tario has been very rewarding, W.W. “Biff” Naylor, son of restau- the casual restaurants of yesteryear. and he is looking forward to the rateur W.W. “Tiny” Naylor, who “It’s bringing back a way to success of the new carhop service. started the Tiny Naylor’s chain of experience how things were back Tario cited longtime employees casual restaurants in 1957 at then,” added Len, whose first job like Len, Luis Montes, Pedro Wilshire Boulevard and Virgil was as a fountain clerk at the Tiny Armenta and Sopit Somboongun, Avenue. One of Tiny Naylor’s most Naylor’s at Sunset and La Brea. each who has been with Du-par’s iconic restaurants was at Sunset “The fountain clerk was behind the for more than 20 years, as being Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, counter supporting the carhop integral to the restaurant’s success. where the classic carhop service servers, who passed the food along She also thanked customers who was a mainstay until the restaurant to the cars. I’d make banana splits have supported Du-par’s over the closed and was demolished in and milkshakes and malts. Back decades, and invited them to expe- photo courtesy of Cesar Len 1984. then, there used to be syrups that rience the restaurant and bakery in Tiny Naylor’s at Sunset and La Brea was famous for its carhop service. Du-par’s waiter Cesar Len, who were added to the sodas for flavor.” a whole new way. The owner’s son, Biff Naylor, later owned Du-par’s, which is bringing started with Tiny Naylor’s in 1978 He later worked as a carhop serv- “It’s perfect for families or a date back carhop service. Du-par’s waiter Cesar Len has worked for both after graduating from Hollywood ing customers. night,” Tario added. “The carhop restaurants and provided this photograph from Tiny Naylor’s in High School and worked for the “I loved it because I like to talk service is the perfect experience Hollywood, circa the late 1970s. chain until 1993, currently works at to people and make jokes,” Len during summer.” Progress continues on county building project How about a Juicy Burger? The Vermont Corridor project, director of the Los Angeles County For information, visit which is located at Vermont Department of Mental Health. bos.lacounty.gov. Avenue and Sixth Street in Koreatown and will serve as the It’s Burger Week in L.A.! future headquarters of the Los Angeles County departments of tiMe for a Backyard Mental Health and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services, is in the final stages of construction ahead of completion in 2021. Approved by the board of super- visors in 2018, the project was built in partnership with the Trammel Crow Company. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District, recently toured the expansive Brighten up summer with our development. “The county of Los Angeles is MaUi-wowie decorations! part of the revitalization of commu- nities. It means from an economic Paper Goods • Decorations point of view, from a cultural point Balloons • Banners • Centerpieces • Piñatas & MORE! of view and from the perspective of removing the stigma of mental health, this is a monument to self- Take Out & Delivery esteem and self-worth,” Ridley- Thomas said. The project has employed over available 24 hours! 2,400 construction workers, includ- indoor ing many from the local communi- alk ty. The ground floor of the develop- idew Phone in an order and ment will house a peer resource s 50%-60% center and walk-in mental health we’ll have it ready for pick up! services clinic. ale! Future phases of the project s OFF Or get it delivered through Postmates! include creating an affordable housing development for seniors at Our deli, bakery and all the site, as well as a community Sale Merchandise center that will be run by the of your favorites are available! YMCA and additional market-rate COME BROWSE AROUND!! housing and retail space. Since 1931 “It makes a real statement about the importance of mental health, the mental health of our entire com- munity, in particular those who have suffered for too long and have not had the dignity that a building 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) World Famous, Award Winning Restaurant • Deli • Bakery • Bar like this and its resources would bring,” said Dr. Jonathan Sherin, (323)467-7124 419 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 651-2030 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 July 16, 2020

WeHo extends Town hall meeting offers perspectives from government leaders From page 2 relief effort banks have given preference to nomic relief across all segments Schiff said he is working on a West Hollywood city officials customers with larger accounts, of society, which is particularly bill to provide free masks upon issued a new order on July 10 to and small businesses many fare important given the reality that the request through the U.S Postal help ease the burden on residents better with smaller lenders. Schiff COVID-19 pandemic is worsen- Service, and to fund an education- and businesses during the coron- said moving forward, the federal ing, Schiff added. The HEROES al campaign about the importance avirus pandemic. government needs to do some- Act will extend unemployment of wearing masks in preventing Annual renewal fees for business thing much more dramatic than compensation, provide relief for the spread of COVID-19. licenses and outdoor dining, valet the PPP program. states and cities and provide more “Something very simple like meter and valet sign encroachment “The federal government money for testing and contact [wearing masks] can save tens of permits have been deferred until should guarantee payroll and pay- tracing, rental assistance and thousands of lives and save bil- Oct. 1. Business owners who paid checks right now for Americans,” homeless services, Schiff added. lions of dollars in terms of eco- the fees between Jan. 1 and July 10 Schiff said. “You know, 80% of Both Schiff and O’Farrell also nomic activity,” Schiff said. “It will receive a three-month credit. payroll or 90% of payroll, reiterated the need to wear masks should be a no-brainer. But of The city also suspended enforce- whether your business is large, in public to help limit the spread course, sadly, and this is an area Los Angeles City Councilman ment of parking regulations for res- medium or small, it shouldn’t be of COVID-19. again where there is a real leader- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District idential street sweeping and run through banks that can pick “There has been such wide- ship deficit again in the Oval peak/rush-hour zone restrictions their favorite customers. This kind spread dismissal of science in the Office.” from 7-9 a.m. and 4-7p.m. on La of one-size-fits-all approach is not way COVID is transferred,” Lastly, the lawmakers expressed any election, millions of American Brea Avenue, Crescent Heights only more efficient, it’s much O’Farrell said. “It is estimated that concerns about fairness in voting vote by mail, including the presi- Boulevard and Fountain Avenue more equitable.” if 95% of Americans will just wear as the Nov. 3 election approaches. dent and the vice president and until July 31. Residents with valid Schiff also supports the $3 tril- a mask, it will save 30,000 lives by Schiff said he supports vote-by- many in the administration. parking permits may also continue lion Health and Economic fall. I don’t know how much more mail programs, including the sys- Millions more are going to have to to park at nearby meters during res- Recovery Omnibus Emergency information people need to have to tem in place in California. vote by mail in the fall because the idential street sweeping. Vehicles Solutions Act, known as the take some responsibility. If this “My paramount concern is pandemic is still going to be with must have a permit displayed and HEROES Act, which was passed doesn’t improve, we are going to Americans stopping Americans us. The only question really is not may park up to 30 minutes before by the House but is currently have to start taking a look, and from voting, and particularly, the whether the pandemic is with us in and after the posted hours for street under consideration in the U.S. some cities are already doing this, effort that the president is making the fall, but whether we are still in sweeping. Senate. The HEROES Act will at actually stopping people and to discourage people from safely the first wave or the second For information, visit weho.org. provide the next round of eco- giving them citations.” voting by mail,” Schiff said. “In wave.”

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I am not your enemy deserve the honor and privilege of and wave to children, only to have facilitate protest marchers advo- the badge I hold so dear. But, over- a percentage of them return that cating specifically against me. whelmingly, I am not one of them. wave with a middle finger, Simultaneously, I would be stand- I am one of the 249 Los Angeles I am not your enemy. because their parents have taught ing only feet away from destroyed police officers currently assigned [According to a poll of 249 them to hate me. But I am not and looted buildings displaying to Wilshire Division. We were police officers assigned to your enemy. graffiti which openly advocated essentially “ground zero” in the Wilshire Division as of July 14] I am the person who takes the my death. Yet still, I am able to recent violent unrest. Perhaps you 87% of my Wilshire brothers and verbal attacks and ridicule for discern a difference between the know me as the fascist, the sisters, myself included, have been being unable to solve a problem protesters and the rioters and loot- stormtrooper, the pig, the bastard called a racist and a race traitor for which there are no answers in ers. I am steadfast in my refusal to … and those are just some of the repeatedly throughout our careers. the realm of law enforcement. I blame the many for the criminal nicer names I’ve been called. I am Yet, 82% of us are ourselves weather the accusations of incom- acts of the few, despite the fact that the one you never recognize out of minorities. Perhaps I am one of the petence and ineptitude for failing same objective fairness is rarely uniform, because you choose not 13% of Wilshire officers who is an to adequately fill the role of social afforded to me. I do this because I to see that there is a person, an immigrant, or one of another 46% worker, psychologist or sanitation am not your enemy. individual, who wears it. So who is a first-generation American employee. This by public offi- I am a person willing to risk my please, let me take a moment to – the child of an immigrant. I cials, as well as members of the safety to protect the ideals of this tell you about myself, because so come from places as far as Egypt, public, who are more than willing country, while acknowledging we many of you clearly don’t know Greece, Lebanon, Mexico, Israel, to make me the scapegoat for have not yet truly achieved them. I me … and I am not your enemy. Jamaica, South Korea, England, society’s collective failures. I spend every day standing against I am one of the over 9,500 Los Vietnam, Costa Rica, El Salvador, have very recently been called hate, against racism, against sex- Angeles police officers who Columbia, Nicaragua, Guatemala “murderer” by those same elected ism and against homophobia. I records approximately 14,000 and the Philippines. I represent a government leaders. Yet still, I am stand for freedom of expression, public contacts on body-worn cross-section of America from not your enemy. freedom of speech, freedom of video every day, almost every one Texas to Alaska, Washington to Perhaps I am one of the 78% of assembly. I stand in defense of of which ends without conflict, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Nevada, officers who hopes to go home your ability to move about society complaint or issue. If you saw New Mexico and Arkansas. I was safely at the end of each shift to a safely, free of fear and intimida- something on the news recently raised in regions of Southern spouse or partner, or one of the tion. I might not always succeed in about a tragedy brought about by a California as diverse as Watts, 76% who is a loving parent to a my stand, but I am willing, quite police officer somewhere, I am Santa Monica, East L.A., Whittier child who was born to me or literally, to die trying. I do not one of over 750,000 police officers and Long Beach, just to name a whom I adopted. Maybe I am one require your appreciation and I nationwide who would never be few. Or perhaps I’m the Wilshire of the 27% who is a military vet- willingly accept your fair and involved in such a heinous act. officer who, at the age of 5, was eran who pursued this profession objective criticism, but I certainly And if you or your family member rescued when my overloaded boat to continue a heartfelt dedication do not deserve your hate. Because was ever treated inappropriately sank from beneath me as my fam- to public service. Perhaps I’m one I am not your enemy. by a police officer, I am one of the ily attempted to flee Castro’s of the officers who left my prior I am a father, a son, a mother, a overwhelming number of LAPD Cuba. I too, have been a victim of profession as a chef or a teacher, daughter, a husband, a wife, a sis- officers who had absolutely noth- racism, sexism, homophobia and in aerospace, the health field, ter and a brother. I am Black, ing to do with that. On the con- even fascism. I assure you, I am engineering, financial manage- white, Asian, Hispanic and Middle trary, I’m the one left to work that not your enemy. ment or accounting, and joined Eastern, or increasingly, some much harder to regain the trust and I am one of the 58% of officers the department as a second career. combination of several. I am gay, I respect I never deserved to lose. I assigned to Wilshire Division who A full 32% of us were willing to am straight, I am bi and I am trans. am not your enemy. have been forced to seek emer- risk starting over, many at a sub- I am Catholic, Jewish, Mormon, I acknowledge the egregious gency medical attention for stantial pay cut, in order to be part Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist, errors of my profession and the injuries sustained in service to of something good and decent – Jehovah’s Witness, atheist and historical injustices committed by people I don’t know and who something larger than self. I buy agnostic. I am conservative and police officers, including those rarely say thank you. Maybe I am Girl Scout cookies, support school liberal, a Democrat, Republican, from my own department. But I one of the 45% who have been fundraisers, coach little league an Independent (but while on duty, am not the one that committed refused service or received service and adopt shelter animals. I am I am always apolitical). You may KRAMER + DRESBEN them. I freely admit I am a person that made me question whether it not your enemy. not know me, but quite simply, I who has made mistakes; some- was safe to even eat the meal I I am perhaps, myself, a political am very much like all of you. I am times because I’m tired, some- paid for, all because of the uni- activist who has also marched and an American, an idealist, a dedi- times because I’m having a bad form I’m wearing. I am the person demonstrated on my personal time cated public servant. I am a Los Stephen W. Kramer day, sometimes just because who does my duty on a holiday, to advocate for my rights as well Angeles police officer. 5858 Wilshire Blvd., human error is just that – human. I perhaps Christmas, New Year’s or as yours. Then, while on duty, I But above all else, I promise, I admit and acknowledge there is a Thanksgiving, away from my have stood my post between am not your enemy. Suite 205 small percentage of those among own family, responding to your opposing demonstrators in order us who have acted out of careless- family’s calls for service and to protect everyone’s rights. In Capt. Shannon Paulson Los Angeles, CA 90036 ness, laziness or even criminality. I assistance. Between those calls, I recent weeks I have spent hours Commanding Officer (323)964-7100 admit there are those who do not drive down the street and smile blocking traffic to protect and LAPD Wilshire Division 12 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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July 4 An unknown suspect stole a bicy- stole a bicycle in the 7300 block of cle in the 7200 block of Sunset at Fountain. P OLICE BLOTTER At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- 11 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect committed a in the 800 block of N. Hudson. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 100 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked near McCadden at noon. An unknown suspect assaulted a the corner of Romaine and The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the victim near the corner of Stanley Hudson. At 12:20 p.m., an attempted rob- areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between and Melrose at 1 a.m. bery was reported near the corner July 3 and July 11. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- of Cherokee and Fountain. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 6900 block of Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles stole a vehicle parked in the 200 Bonita Terrace at 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and block of S. McCadden. tim in the 1600 block of Vine at the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. July 7 4:40 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 8300 block of Santa victim near the corner of Western At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police committed a burglary in the 300 Monica at 1:21 a.m. and Melrose at 10 p.m. robbed a victim in the 5800 block block of N. Las Palmas. of Sunset. Department At 4:40 a.m., an unknown suspect July 5 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a burglary in the 8500 An unknown suspect committed a July 6 cle parked near the corner of block of West Knoll. At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 300 block of S. Gower and Fountain at 10 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 1800 Orange at 3 a.m. At 8:53 p.m., a residential burglary An unknown suspect assaulted a block of N. Cahuenga. was reported in the 9000 block of At 11:50 p.m., an unknown sus- victim in the 8600 block of Santa At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Olympic. pect committed a petty theft in the Monica at 2:23 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- stole a vehicle parked in the 6000 5400 block of Hollywood. cle parked in the 200 block of S. block of Melrose. July 8 Plymouth at 3:45 a.m. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a July 10 At 3:28 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 600 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of Sunset committed a grand theft in the 400 block of N. Doheny. stole a vehicle parked in the 900 and Seward at 9:25 a.m. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Bedford. block of N. Vista. committed a petty theft near the An unknown suspect committed a At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Morningside and Selma. A vandalism incident was reported grand theft in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of in the 200 block of S. Robertson at Santa Monica at 6 p.m. petty theft in the 7000 block of Hollywood and Vine. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 5 p.m. Sunset at 1:53 p.m. tim near the corner of Fourth and At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Lorraine at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1100 At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 7200 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Formosa. committed a petty theft in the 7900 Franklin at 4 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect 300 block of S. Wetherly. block of Beverly. committed a petty theft in the 5600 July 8 At 4:10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire

July 9 committed a petty theft in the 7300 At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a burglary in the 1200 petty theft in the 5500 block of At 11 a.m., a residential burglary cle parked near the corner of block of Crescent Heights. Hollywood at 5 p.m. was reported in the 500 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a Franklin and Wilcox at 9 p.m.

Hillgreen. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 800 block of July 9 stole a vehicle parked in the 1700 N. Martel at 5 p.m. July 11

A suspect was arrested on suspi- block of Orchid. At 5:25 p.m., an unknown suspect cion of driving under the influence At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 7600 block of alcohol or drugs in the 600 block An unknown suspect burglarized a stole a vehicle parked in the 7000 burglary in the 1600 block of Fuller of Santa Monica. of Hillcrest at 7:16 p.m. vehicle parked in the 300 block of block of Yucca. at 3:40 a.m.

S. Cloverdale at 8 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect July 10 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 100 block of committed a burglary in the 6500 300 block of S. Wetherly. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- robbed a victim near the corner of Gardner at 6 p.m. block of Hollywood. ing a domestic violence incident in Melrose and Gardner. July 10 the 8500 block of Sunset at 8:50 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 6500 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- cle parked in the 1500 block of N. 500 block of N. Rossmore. Sunset at 8:30 a.m. cle parked in the 100 block of N. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Highland at 10 p.m. Willaman at 6 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 8700 An unknown suspect stole a bicy- At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Rangely. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- cle in the 400 block of Norton at 11 pect committed a burglary in the At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft near p.m. 5600 block of Wilshire. committed a petty theft from a An unknown suspect assaulted a the corner of Sunset and vehicle parked in the 9100 block of victim in the 8000 block of Sunset Cahuenga. At 11:50 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire. at 9:29 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 5400 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a 5900 block of Carlton. Hollywood at 1:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Los Angeles Police victim near the corner of Fourth victim in the 400 block of N. and Saint Andrews at 11:30 p.m. July 8 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Bedford at 9:45 a.m. Department committed a petty theft in the 6100 July 6 At 6:55 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. July 11 July 3 committed a petty theft in the 5900 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Foothill. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 11:20 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of tim near the corner of Gardner and pect committed a theft at a com- vehicle parked in the 900 block of Sweetzer and Clinton at 4:30 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a bicy- Rosewood at 2:49 p.m. mercial building in the 300 block of S. Sycamore at 7 a.m. cle near the corner of Highland N. Canon. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect and Willoughby at noon. At 3:14 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft near the committed a petty theft in the 5700 burglarized a vehicle parked in the corner of Selma and Las Palmas. At noon, a suspect assaulted a vic- block of W. Fourth. West Hollywood 5800 block of Sunset. tim during a domestic violence Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect committed a incident near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft near the corner of Highland and Willoughby. grand theft near the corner of vehicle parked near the corner of Lanewood and Orange at 8 a.m. Beverly and The Grove at 3:30 July 5 An unknown suspect committed a p.m. Clinton and Curson at 11:45 a.m. burglary in the 700 block of S. At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:15 a.m., an unknown sus- Stanley at 1:30 p.m. At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 900 block At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the stole a vehicle parked in the 100 of Westbourne. committed a petty theft in the 1000 900 block of S. Sierra Bonita. block of N. Fuller. block of N. La Brea. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect

An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 8600 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 7600 block of the corner of Blackburn and petty theft in the 6000 block of Monica at 3:32 p.m. petty theft in the 1500 block of Beverly at noon. Genesee. Hollywood at 4:50 p.m. Vine at 3:50 p.m.

At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the grand theft in the 6600 block of committed a petty theft in the 600 1200 block of Detroit. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8500 block of Beverly. Franklin at 9:20 p.m. block of N. Manhattan. 700 block of Curson.

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8900 block of An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 block of S. robbed a victim near the corner of petty theft in the 6200 block of Santa Monica at 9:30 p.m. burglary in the 6000 block of Santa Citrus at 3:13 p.m. Willoughby and Lillian. Hollywood at 7 p.m. Monica at 4 p.m.

At 10:09 p.m., an unknown sus- July 9 At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the committed a petty theft near the committed a grand theft in the committed a burglary in the 1600 8300 block of Santa Monica. corner of Fountain and Fuller. 1900 block of Argyle. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Cosmo. burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of Sycamore and Ninth. An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 1100 block of N. burglary in the 5800 block of Santa vehicle parked in the 200 block of petty theft in the 1900 block of Orange Grove at 11:50 p.m. Monica at 6 p.m. S. Arden at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Beachwood at 11 p.m. burglary in the 900 block of Vine at July 7 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect 6:30 a.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the stole a bicycle in the 300 block of robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a 700 block of S. Detroit. S. Burnside. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Lucerne and Fifth. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 July 16, 2020 Dine al fresco at Malibu’s The Reel Inn

Nothing will close down The chefs plated a beautifully grilled Reel Inn located near the corner of swordfish with homestyle potatoes Topanga Canyon and PCH. Since and crunchy purple and white cab- 1986, the restaurant has survived bage cole slaw. Another plate had a fires, earthquakes and now the thick piece of grilled salmon with coronavirus. Even though indoor steamed vegetables and cabbage dining is closed, The Reel Inn fol- slaw, and the last had fish and chips lows strict cleaning and safety pro- with fries and cabbage slaw. tocols to keep its large outdoor It’s not gourmet with fancy patio dining areas open. sauces, but fresh, and consistently A friendly staff member is sta- good seafood with delicious sides. tioned at the entrance door to wel- By Jill Weinlein Other side choices include mashed come guests, and make sure they potatoes, Cajun rice, steamed veg- are wearing their masks, before etables or, for $3 extra, a green being allowed one group at a time and chairs on a gravel garden patio. salad. photo by Jill Weinlein to step up to the order window. A Other dining areas offer picnic For those who prefer their seafood Enjoy a grilled fish picnic sitting on the patio at the Reel Inn in Malibu. glass display case is filled with col- tables and benches and plenty of fried, they have fried fish, shrimp, orful cuts of fresh fish like monk- umbrellas to keep guests comfort- and oysters. The menu also offers an fish, halibut, swordfish, trout, able. array of non-seafood items including sandwiches, as well as the other starts scorching your mood, get in seabass, salmon, mahi-mahi, ahi We found a picnic table with grilled chicken, chicken tenders, bar- items on the menu. the car and drive to Malibu to cool tuna, catfish, tilapia, crab cakes, padded bench seats in the shade, becue chicken and lemon chicken They also offer a kids’ menu that off. The Reel Inn is one of the best shrimp, calamari steak, lobster and and noticed it was appropriately entree. Besides fish and shrimp includes fish and chips, shrimp and values for an entree with two sides crab. distanced from the other 25 diners. tacos, they also make chicken, and chips, grilled cheese with fries, and starting at $14.95. After placing our order, we When our order was ready, our veggie tacos and quesadillas. butter pasta for $7.95 each. The Reel Inn is open daily for out- received our beverages and walked name was announced over a speak- Until 3:30 p.m., guests can order For dessert, they make a good door dining, take-out and the outside to one of the three inviting er. We followed the safety direc- huevos rancheros, Cajun snapper coconut cake. Beer and wine are seafood market from 11 a.m. to 9 al fresco dining areas. Tables are tional arrows to pick our entrées at and eggs, omelets, tuna melts, crab available to enjoy with your fare. p.m. $$ 18661 Pacific Coast socially distanced with round tables the seafood market counter. The cake and portobello mushroom When the heat of the summer Highway, (310)456-8221. Hollywood icon introduces ‘Musso’s To You’ take-out For the first time in its over 100- request orders be delivered. Patrons the restaurant reopened for indoor year history, the Musso & Frank can enjoy a variety of classic dishes dining on June 26. Grill has launched its “Musso’s To as well as wine and specialty beers. “Musso & Frank has always been You” to-go and delivery program. A complete to-go menu and deliv- exceptionally grateful for the sup- The new service was initiated in ery items are available on the web- port of our valued guests but that response to statewide restrictions on site. A few select dishes will not be support was perhaps never been indoor dining and will remain in available until the dining rooms more touching and meaningful to us effect until restaurants are permitted reopen. than during our brief recent re-open- to reopen dining rooms again, said To provide a taste of the classic ing,” Echeverria said. Mark Echeverria, CFO, COO and a Musso & Frank dining experience, “From the moment we photo courtesy of the Musso & Frank Grill fourth-generation member of the the restaurant will provide souvenirs announced our June 26 reopening family that owns the restaurant. with information about the restau- date, the reservations page on our Musso’s new to-go and delivery rant’s history with each order. site was visited almost constantly services are available from 11:30 Orders will also include a hand every day and well into every a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through signed card from the chef and man- evening. Offering to-go orders and Saturday, and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., ager in charge. The Musso & Frank delivery service is our way of sup- Sunday. It marks the first time in Grill will adhere to stringent safety porting our patrons just as they have decades that Musso & Frank has protocols during every step of the supported us in 2020 and through- been open on Mondays. food preparation and delivery out the 100 years that preceded it.” Customers can place orders by process, Echeverria said. The Musso & Frank Grill is locat- visiting mussoandfrank.com and The decision to offer to-go orders ed at 6667 Hollywood Blvd. pick them up in the restaurant’s and delivery was made in recogni- For information, visit mussoand- parking lot off Cherokee Avenue, or tion of the remarkable turnout when frank.com. 16 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Skirball announces new leader Center Theatre Group postpones 54th season Artistic Director Michael Ritchie This unprecedented dark period tal channels. The Skirball Cultural Center has announced Center Theatre Group’s is a direct effect of the prolonged “It is with great sadness that we announced the appointment of cul- 54th season at the Ahmanson safety and health concerns arising have reached a point where it is tural leader Leslie K. Johnson as Theatre, also referred to as the from COVID-19 and is expected to simply impossible for us to envi- its new executive vice president. 2020-2021 season, will begin later result in losses of approximately sion safely returning to the Johnson will oversee the full than originally scheduled. $40 million in ticket revenue across Ahmanson, Taper and Douglas range of the Skirball’s exhibitions, Productions of “The Lehman the three venues. until spring next year,” Ritchie said programs and day-to-day opera- Trilogy,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” These cancellations have neces- in a press release announcing the tions, including a $22 million bud- “Les Misérables” and “Hadestown” sitated a severe 65% cut in Center news. “This is painful not only to get and nearly 400 full-time and are no longer available in their pre- Theatre Group’s operating budget hundreds of our staff members and on-call staff. At the Skirball, viously announced dates. The 54th over the upcoming fiscal year. In artists, but also to the tens of thou- Johnson succeeds Kathryn Girard, season will not begin with “To Kill response, the organization has sands of Angelenos we proudly who served as chief of staff and a Mockingbird” on April 29, 2021. launched an emergency fund to serve each year, both from our then executive vice president from In addition, the engagements of help carry the organization through stages and throughout our commu- 2005 through her retirement on returning musicals “Come From this period as it must now rely more nities.” June 30. Away” and “Ain’t to Proud” have heavily on contributed income. “We are continuing to find hope “I am honored to join the been shortened to two weeks, each The drastic cut in revenue will and inspiration in our online pro- Skirball community, one that is to accommodate other markets. also require an expansion of previ- grams, which include virtual edu- guided by a core belief that arts When performances resume in ously enacted staff furloughs, push- cation initiatives and our Art Goes and culture have the capacity to April 2021, Center Theatre Group’s ing the date of furloughed staff to On Project, with more to come,” transform and uplift,” Johnson photo by Ramona Trent/courtesy of Leslie K. three stages – the Ahmanson, Mark 2021 and expanding the number of Ritchie added. “I am confident said. “In this moment, when our Johnson Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas full-time employees on furlough that we can return safely to the world may seem disparate and The Skirball Cultural Center has Theatre – will have been dark for from 50% to 60% of pre-pandemic stage with this new schedule and, irrevocably divided, the role cul- announced Leslie K. Johnson as more than 56 weeks. While “Slave staffing. should health officials become tural organizations can and should its new executive vice president. Play” has been announced for the During this dark period on stage, more optimistic about a safe time- play as community centers…is upcoming season at the Taper, the however, the organization’s educa- line to resume large gatherings, more essential and critical than commitment to mission fulfill- timing of that production and the tion and community programming we will work as quickly and safely ever.” ment and fiscal responsibility — remainder of the Taper and Douglas has shifted online. Center Theatre as possible to return to the stage She joins the Skirball from as the Skirball looks ahead to a seasons have not yet been Group will be able to serve stu- sooner.” Center Theatre Group, where she new chapter of community announced, but the season is dents, artists and adult learners both For information, visit centerthe- most recently held the position of engagement in the pursuit of a expected to resume spring 2021. locally and nationally through digi- atregroup.org/emergencygiving. director of social strategy, innova- more just society.” tion and impact and served as the Johnson brings three decades organization’s chief diversity offi- of experience in arts education, Petersen team ups with new partners for car week cer — a role in which she priori- nonprofit management and cul- The Petersen Automotive commentary from a panel of er to bring the spirit and allure of tized community building both tural leadership. In addition to Museum has announced additional industry judges such as Bobby Monterey to the screens of car internally and externally. having served as CTG’s director partners and its list of judges for Rahal, Aaron Weiss, Beau enthusiasts around the world.” Following a national search of social strategy, innovation and Petersen Car Week presented by Boeckmann, Bill Warner, Bruce In addition to its current part- conducted by Morris & Berger, impact, she has also led school Michelin. Meyer, Craig Jackson, David ners, the Petersen has added an Johnson was selected by the programming at the Performing From Aug. 12-16, the museum Lillywhite, David Sydorick, Doug array of partners including the Skirball’s new president and CEO, Arts Center of Los Angeles will host a virtual series of events Demuro, Franz von Hozhausen Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, Jessie Kornberg, whose tenure County, she served as the board that will premiere as hour-long and many more. Donut Media, LEGO, BMW, began on July 1. of chair of the California Alliance episodes several times per day on “Adding to the excitement of the Gunther Werks and more. “Leslie K. Johnson is an inspir- for Arts Education and much Petersen's YouTube channel. The week, we’ve partnered with indus- The Petersen Automotive ing, collaborative leader who has more. museum will feature events try leaders, classic car events and Museum encourages car enthusi- already distinguished herself as a In support of public-health including garage tours, drives, several major manufacturers to asts to submit events they would person of integrity, empathy and efforts to slow and contain the iRacing, auctions and vehicle bring the world’s largest automo- like to see as part of the upcoming passion for our work,” said spread of COVID-19, the Skirball unveils. tive event online,” said Terry L. weekly schedule of events. Kornberg. “I am grateful to have remains temporarily closed. Each day will be hosted by two Karges, Petersen executive direc- For information, visit Leslie by my side — a seasoned For information, visit different moderators and include tor. “We can’t wait to work togeth- petersen.org. arts administrator with a deep skirball.org. Theater companies host Black Bogie’s Liquor artists and amplify their voices Summer Fun Starts Here! The IAMA Theatre Company has Powell, Larry Powell and Keiana partnered with Ammunition Richárd’s work will be highlighted Theatre Company to present the and discussed as well. Pass the Mic Festival, a All of the plays were inspired by livestreamed event to amplify the current iteration of the move- Whether you’re Black voices and raise funds for ment for racial justice and equity. BLD PWR and Color of Change. There will be a moderated post- Watch the Pass the Mic Festival show discussion with the artists. headed to the live today at 6 p.m. on YouTube at “It is our pleasure and responsi- bit.ly/IAMAPassTheMic or on bility as artistic directors in Los beach, Facebook at Angeles to support Black artists in facebook.com/AmmoTheatre/. the moment and beyond,” IAMA BLD PWR and Color of Change and AMMO said in a joint state- a BBQ are both organizations dedicated to ment about the festival. “This is an racial justice and equity. opportunity to influence historically BLD PWR works at the intersec- White institutions to embrace a or just lounging tion of grassroots and narrative more accurate representation of our activism by empowering frontline society and work.” by the pool, find all your communities to address issues that “As some begin to pivot away affect their lives. Color of Change is from the crucial work being done to the nation’s largest racial justice address the systemic racism chal- favorite beverages at Bogies! organization helping people lenging our nation, may we all respond to injustice in the world. endeavor to maintain our commit-

The festival will be hosted by ment to justice, equity and excel- Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs IAMA and AMMO company mem- lence,” the companies said. “We are bers which include Courtney Sauls, not only excited to uplift Black who has worked on Netflix’s “Dear voices in this festival, but to contin- White People,” and Brandon Scott, ue to lead the charge on representa- Remember to Social Distance! who has worked on Netflix’s “13 tion in the arts.” Reasons Why” and “Dead to Me.” Pass the Mic Festival is free and The festival will also include five open to the public, but donations 5753 Melrose Ave. new plays written and directed by are encouraged. All proceeds will Black artists including playwrights go to BLD PWR and Color of Corner of Melrose & Vine Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Malika Change. IAMA and AMMO will (323) 469-1414 Oyetimein, Larry Powell, Carolyn each match the first $500 in dona- Ratteray and Daryl Watson. tions for up to an additional $1000. www.bogiesliquor.com Directors Cheyenne Barboza, To make a donation, go to bid- Valerie Curtis-Newton, Keith pal.net/passthemic. Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 July 16, 2020 ‘Palm Springs’ makes a rom-com time loop Thank you, Andy Samberg and drinking until a wedding kicks off. Cristin Milioti, for disrupting But even a good day experienced quarantine monotony with a story hundreds, thousands (perhaps entirely about, well, monotony. more) of times might convert the Hulu Original “Palm Springs” staunchest optimist into a nihilist. parades as a quirky indie flick Frankly, Nyles’ time loop has last- dubbed a comedy in name only. ed so long that he doesn’t clearly Not the case. Instead, a wacky sci- remember life before. Plus, girl- ence fiction premise and splendid friend Misty (Meredith Hagner) mess; Nyles is the Camusian ide- on-screen chemistry culminate in quietly concurs with Nyles’ rela- alist. Of course, shenanigans com- the ultimate summer movie expe- tional indifference. If only an mence, then a bit of hope, proving rience equally engaging and earthquake didn’t expose this poor dire straits go down easier when funny. guest to an anomaly that would you’re not alone. If you know nothing about this pause his life indefinitely. Unlike Bill Murray’s best film film and like to be surprised, then Then comes maid-of-honor (I will die on this hill), “Palm stop reading and go watch it. Sarah (Milioti), as jaded as Nyles, Springs” feels no obligation to Going in without any expectations without help from a glowing red present the concept to us like we can be a satisfying ride. If you light in a cave. Despite efforts to haven’t experienced it before. need to be sold first, carry on. keep her away, Sarah gets pulled Don’t we already know this story What’s more timely than repeat- into the time loop, forever reliving well? From “Edge of Tomorrow” photo courtesy of Hulu ing the same day for eternity? At the day her little sister and “Happy Death Day” on the Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) find themselves in least Nyles (Samberg) enjoys his (“Riverdale’s” Camila Mendes) big screen to “Supernatural,” many predicaments in “Palm Springs.” own “Groundhog Day” in style, married the “perfect” guy, Abe “Buffy” and several outings lounging around Palm Springs, (Tyler Hoechlin, Superman across across “Star Trek” series, the on prime time. Mind you, his act- more). hopefully during a non-scorcher, various CW shows). Sarah’s a hot premise is always the same. Nyles quickly catches Sarah up, provid- ing chops are limited to one kind A special tip of the hat to rela- ing her with the lay of the land and of role perfected over time. Why tive newcomers, writer Andy obligatory science speak. go for range with a comic deliv- Siara (“Lodge 49”) and Max That said, don’t expect a shame- ery and charm that work so well, Barbakow, helming his first fea- less rip-off of “Groundhog” (time- especially alongside his co-star? ture film. This marks the start of loop stories actually go back to the Milioti’s performance here hopefully more original ideas to 1940s, perhaps even earlier), should make us all wonder why come, with Milioti leading them which focuses on what happens to she hasn’t landed more jobs. all, of course. one isolated protagonist. “Palm Oddly, the last major project she A major strength of “Palm Springs” highlights what tran- did was 2017’s quite memorable Springs” is how much it cares spired after that phase ended. episode of “Black Mirror” called about Sarah and Nyles. Sarah What if love caused Murray’s Phil “USS Callister.” Yes, it’s a great isn’t the bubbly free spirit who to drag Rita in with him? Now add entry, led well by her, but nothing reminds Nyles why life’s worth to that “what if” an R rating and a adds to her demo reel like “Palm living, and Nyles’ deadbeat per- more honest exploration of how Springs.” A little crazy, a tinge of sona doesn’t originate from a per- folks might pass the time when tragedy and her token smirk, sonal flaw but a dominating cycle time has no meaning. Milioti best be cast in more. that controls his everything. They Samberg is a delight on screens And without spoiling a single both have some metaphysical photo courtesy of Hulu big and small. “Popstar: Never thing about this character, pre- soul searching to do. And “Palm “Palm Springs” is a fun summer movie about living the same day over Stop Never Stopping” is a solid pare yourself for Roy (the mighty Springs” effectively peppers and over again. parody of music celebrities, laced J. K. Simmons), a wedding guest those philosophical nuggets of with hilarious songs from his actu- who knows how to party. As inquiry throughout Sarah and al rap group the Lonely Island. usual, Simmons’ presence can Nyles’ various adventures as far And “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” best be described as delightful as a day can take them ... unless remains one of the best comedies (just watch the film – I can’t say they die – then the day resets.

Hollywood Marketing Agency Sues Canadian Landlord Over PPP Funds Olympic gold medalist is a Mob Scene, one of Hollywood’s top entertainment creative marketing agencies, is suing its landlord the Onni Group, due to the recent and WeHo hometown hero highly improper actions taken against the agency by Onni due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Mob Scene is located at 5750 Wilshire Blvd #530, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The agency is a tenant within a building complex owned by the Onni Group of Vancouver, CN. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the LA County Stay-at-Home orders, Mob Scene, along with countless other LA companies, was forced to instantly convert its 120 strong work force from an office setting to a work-from-home scenario on March 20, 2020. Because of the Pandemic and subsequent shutdowns of the film and TV production industry, along with the closing of all movie theaters, Mob Scene’s sources of revenue suddenly began to shrink without warning. As a result in this change of revenue, executives with Mob Scene began Tom Grane, a conversation with their landlord the Onni Group in mid-March, during CEO Mob Scene which time they discussed the pandemic and how it would likely affect future monthly rent payments by Mob Scene to the Onni Group. The two companies agreed that Mob Scene could pay the Onni Group 75% of its April rent. Mob Scene execs then began to negotiate in good faith an offer which would allow the company to pay full rent for some months and deferred rent for other months – these deferred rent payments to be paid back under the guidelines of the country and city ordinances. Onni refused the offer and demanded full rent payment for May, after realizing that Mob Scene had received funds from the gov- ernment Payment Protection Plan (PPP). Onni refused to allow Mob Scene any rent deferral, which is specifically authorized by county and city ordinances. Then, once again against city and county ordinances, the Onni Group directly accessed from Mob Scene’s bank through an existing line of credit a significant portion of the PPP funds that Mob Scene had received from the U.S. Government primarily to meet its payroll. The funds pulled covered the full amount of Mob Scene’s May rent and the remaining 25% of April’s deferred rent, thus denying Mob Scene any rent deferral during the Pandemic shutdown. During the whole process of negotiations, Onni demanded Mob Scene sign a release and waiver clearing Onni of any past, present or future damages or legislation pertaining to the Covid-19 Pandemic, against county and city ordinances. Onni also demanded a “security interest” in Mob Scene’s PPP funds and any Covid-related funds Mob Scene might receive from the U.S. Government – funds that were approved by Congress with the specific intent of helping U.S.-based companies maintain the salaries of American West Hollywood resident and Olympic swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg citizens. was shown in the July 20, 2000, issue of the Park Labrea News and “We’ve been trying to negotiate in good faith with our landlord the Onni Group since the shutdown began,” says Tom Grane, Mob Beverly Press at a sendoff party held that year by the city before he left Scene’s CEO. “But unfortunately we are not even close with this unreasonable group in finding a mutually beneficial solution. It’s to compete in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Krayzelburg, a shocking to us that the Onni Group took a chunk of our PPP money, which was given to us by the U.S. Government primarily for former member of the West Hollywood youth swim team, taught chil- our payroll and to benefit our employees, and immediately moved the money to a bank account with a Canadian beneficiary.” dren at the party how to use the internet to follow his upcoming races. With no resolution in sight at present, the executives with Mob Scene were compelled to file a lawsuit against the Onni Group for Krayzelburg went on to win four gold medals at the 2000 Olympic breach of lease and asking for punitive damages, as well as a judge’s order that Mob Scene may defer upcoming lease payments, Games in Sydney and the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He all in accordance with government ordinances. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on 6/19/20 as Case currently runs the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy, with programs in Number 20STCV23339. Los Angeles at 5870 Wilshire Blvd., and in six other major U.S. cities. SPONSORED CONTENT 18 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Firehouse dinners honor true patriots – firefighters “Patriotism to Preparedness” is the summer theme for the First-in Fire Foundation’s Firehouse Dinners program, which provides firefighters with nutritious ingredi- ents for home-cooked meals pur- chased at the Original Farmers Market. The program is supported by Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, who provided funds for a “thank you” dinner on July 4 for 16 fire stations throughout the city. On July 4, the menu includ- photo courtesy of Caruso ed half-pound Power Burgers from Huntington Meats at the Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax. The Grove rewards mask wearers The First-In Fire Foundation coordi- photo courtesy of the First-In Fire Foundation nated the purchase and delivery of Jared Pursell, program coordinator for the First-In Fire Foundation, pro- Caruso has launched a first-of-its-kind campaign to encourage guests in ingredients to the fire stations, some cured Power Burgers for firefighters on the Fourth of July from Jon a fun and rewarding way to wear face coverings and observe social dis- as far away as South Los Angeles Escobedo, a butcher and meat buyer for Huntington Meats at the tancing guidelines. Employees of The Grove, The Americana at Brand and and Skid Row. Original Farmers Market. Palisades Village will surprise people who adhere to health and safety stan- Before the COVID-19 pandemic, dards with small gifts and unexpected treats during their visit, including the First-In Fire Foundation used from Huntington Meats. serving our Los Angeles firefighters complimentary parking. the period from Flag Day on June Firefighters love helping small busi- and very grateful in being part of the At The Grove, guests who are selected may receive free parking, a 14 through the Fourth of July to nesses while eating and befriending First-In Fire Foundation program,” Sprinkles cupcake, iced coffee or a fresh pastry. Guests at The Americana highlight preparedness and support small businesses. Firefighters really butcher and meat buyer Jon at Brand may also receive free See’s candy in addition to free parking, cup- first responders. This year’s obser- look forward to the great food and Escobedo said. cakes and iced coffee. Employees at Palisades Village will provide free vance was even more poignant recognize that eating well helps The First-In Fire Foundation parking, McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream, Alfred’s Iced Coffee and fresh pas- because of stay-at-home orders and them to serve well.” plans to continue the Firehouse din- tries from Edo Little Bites. the coronavirus pandemic, First-In The Firehouse Dinners program ners program and its support for The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive. For information, call Fire Foundation Founder Lyn previously included ribs from firefighters. Donors interested in (323)900-8080, or visit thegrovela.com. MacEwen Cohen said. Huntington Meats being delivered supporting the effort are encouraged “Emergency preparedness is very to fire stations in the Miracle Mile to call (323)933-8164, or visit patriotic,” Cohen added. “Our expe- area and the LAFD’s Battalion 18 firstinfirefoundation.org. Greenway Court Theater prepares rience is firefighters are extremely Headquarters on Washington “Patriotism is preparedness,” patriotic and extremely grateful for Boulevard. Cohen said. “Friendship is the first to ‘Get Down’ online the now legendary baby back ribs “Huntington Meats is honored in step toward preparedness.” The Greenway Art Alliance will livestream L.A. Get Down Online per- formances today and will run through July 25 on the livestreaming plat- Cerrell moves from Larchmont to the Miracle Mile form Twitch. After 40 years in Larchmont bilities that come with it,” Cerrell Museum and the new Academy of L.A. Get Down Online is a celebration of hip hop and spoken word Village, Cerrell is moving into the President Trevor Daley said. Arts and Sciences museum as which will kick off today at 6 p.m. with “Women & Femmes Open Mic.” SBE Building at 5900 Wilshire “While our address may be chang- neighbors,” Daley added. The events are normally organized at the Greenway Court Theatre, how- Blvd., across from the Los Angeles ing, some things stay the same: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic ever due to the coronavirus pandemic organizers have moved this two- County Museum of Art. Cerrell’s dedication to providing and adherence to statewide orders, week celebration online to the theatre’s Twitch channel. California’s longest operating exceptional service and innovative Cerrell has delayed the full transi- There will be a four part workshop called “To the Heart with Yeskia public relations and public affairs solutions for our clients.” tion of staff into the new office. Salgado” hosted by Salgado on Zoom. Space is limited for the workshop firm, Cerrell’s new home in the The priority was choosing a Founded in 1966 by legendary and to sign up email [email protected]. Miracle Mile is in an ultra-modern space that provides more modern political figures Joe and Lee This four-week workshop is a guided step-by-step introduction to writ- space in a building with many com- amenities and versatile work con- Cerrell, Cerrell is one of the ing poetry. Each session explores a new structure and introduces a new munications and entertainment figurations, he said. nation’s most respected, indepen- poetic device. Students who sign up are encouraged to sign up for all four companies. “This is an exciting move for the dent public relations firms provid- sessions. “After four decades of great firm, now in our 54th year. 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Your child may be eligible for transportation. Visit www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 July 16, 2020 Autry Online provides a roundup of activities The Autry Museum remains tem- porarily closed as it continues to prioritize the health of visitors and staff. Once a date is set to reopen, museum staff will announce it immediately through its website, social media channels and email. Until then, the Autry Online, the museum’s digital platform, pro- vides Angelenos with a variety of content. This week, museum staff featured a new video series, a Navajo poetry series, a tour of a miniature Western town and more. “What is this Object?” is the Autry’s new video series. It’s described as part “Kids Say the photo courtesy of LACMA Darndest Things” and part history Omar Offendum, Syrian-American rapper and spoken-word artist, will lesson. join LACMA curator Linda Komaroff in conversation to commemorate The video series features objects Muslim American Heritage Month. from the Autry’s collections and asks children to answer the ques- tion, “what is this?” Joe Horse Capture, A’aninin, the Autry’s vice LACMA honors Muslim Americans president of Native collections and In support of the Los Angeles In 2015, Offendum, known for the Ahmanson curator of Native County Board of Supervisors’ his unique blend of hip-hop and American history and culture, hosts proclamation of July as Muslim Arabic poetry, recorded a spoken- this series. American Heritage Month, the Los word performance in LACMA’s Today and on July 23 at 6 p.m., photo courtesy of the Autry Museum Angeles County Museum has high- Damascus Room. He called atten- the Autry presents Saad Nizhóní “Tabletop Frontier,” made by artist Gene Hoback, depicts a carved wood lighted books and stories focusing tion to the 18th century reception (Beautiful Words). Join multimedia model of a frontier doctor’s office. on Muslim culture. room’s role as a preserver of memo- documentarian Pameal J. Peters At LACMA’s online platform, ries in Syria. (Diné) as she introduces Navajo Film music historian Jon light about the making of the LACMA @ Home, Angelenos can On July 21 at 4 p.m., join organi- poets whose words integrate Diné Burlingame talked about film com- Charles Fletcher Lummis’ cylinder enjoy a short film detailing the con- zations For Freedoms, GYOPO, history, language and culture. poser Ennio Morricone’s work on recordings and Los Angeles musi- servation of LACMA’s Damascus LACMA and StopDiscriminAsian The event will also provide an “A Fistful of Dynamite.” cians that brought them to life. Room. Today, July 16, Syrian- for the second in a series of virtual opportunity to donate to the Utah Burlingame examined Morricone’s The Autry is also still accepting American rapper and spoken-word conversations addressing the ways Navajo COVID-19 Relief Program. work to commemorate the recent masks, photographs, recipes, jour- artist Omar Offendum joins Linda in which racism and discrimination Three artworks from the Autry’s passing of the artist who is famed nal entries and other memorabilia Komaroff, LACMA curator of create chronic physical and emo- collection are highlighted. Richard for his work with director Sergio as part of its “Collecting Islamic art and department head of tional health conditions. Moll, the Autry’s chief conservator, Leone. Community History Initiative: The art of the Middle East, in conversa- Panelists for this discussions showed off a model frontier town Lastly, Angelenos can listen to West During COVID-19.” tion. include Eraka P. Bath, associate pro- carved by an obscure cowboy artist the “Spanish Songs of Old For information, visit the Additionally, Angelenos can pre- fessor and vice chair for equity and Gene Hoback in a video. California” in this collection spot- autry.org. pare for the second installment of inclusion for the department of psy- the panel series, Racism is a Public chiatry at the Jane and Terry Semel Health Issue. Institute for Neuroscience and Back-to-School will look a bit different this year, The Damascus Room video Human Behavior at UCLA; Ava but kids still need to be inspired! showed the recent and more distant DuVernay, filmmaker and founder history of an 18th-century period of ARRAY; Darnell Hunt, professor Our Back-to-School sections will start July 23. room and its journey from and dean of social sciences at Damascus to Los Angeles. The UCLA; and artist Rashid Johnson. To advertise, email [email protected] video documented a four-year long Christine Y. Kim, LACMA cura- process of study and conservation at tor of contemporary art and LACMA. GYOPO co-founder, will introduce The conversation between panelists and the discussion will be Komaroff and Offendum will begin moderated by Naima J. Keith, at a 1 p.m. and it will commemorate LACMA vice president of educa- L.A. County’s Muslim American tion and public programs. Heritage Month. For information, visit lacma.org. Get inspired at the Getty The Getty Museum continues to boxer she’d never seen before. provide curated content for all ages Read about her journey as she online amid the coronavirus pan- researched and examined 500 box- demic. ing photos to discover the identity Getty staff members created the of the mysterious boxer at Getty’s first virtual theater presenta- blogs.getty.edu/iris/a-journey- tion, composed a scrappy cata- through-500-photos-of-boxing/. loguer’s bout with the 1950s boxing Manuscript curators Larisa world, collected flora and fauna for Grollemond and Bryan C. Keene a cool art project and shared a cura- have long admired the naturalistic tor’s idea of paradise that folks can paintings of flowers and insects that enjoy at home. fill medieval books with color and On July 19, the Getty Villa pre- life. mieres its first virtual theater pre- Inspired by the blooming and sentation of “The ODDyssey.” The buzzing in their summer gardens, show recounts Homer’s 24 books in they collected flowers and leaves to five webisodes. Each webisode is make their own living manuscript- 15 to 20 minutes and is a whimsical page borders. retelling of Odysseus’ adventure for Look at their creations by visiting audiences of all ages. blogs.getty.edu/iris/explore-the- “‘The ODDyssey’ is a family- illuminated-natural-world/. friendly, seat-of-our-pants, stay-at- Finally, listen to how Idurre home, ordered-up mix of wacky Alonso, curator of Getty’s Latin and whimsical storytelling by a cast American collections, took one of kooky and colorful characters,” look at an illustration from the 1648 said Matt Walker, artistic director of book “Natural History of Brazil” the Troubadour Theater Company. and at once imagined herself in the Curatorial assistant Jennifer lush paradise depicted. Scofield was cataloguing boxing Tune in to the three-minute pod- photos in the department of photog- cast on Alonso’s reflection on the raphy’s collection when she came natural history of Brazil at across a 1950s image of Joey blogs.getty.edu/iris/reflections- Maxim, a World Light idurre-alonso-on-the-natural-histo- Heavyweight champion, fighting a ry-of-brazil/. 20 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Foundation to offer in-person and virtual 5k run One of Southern California’s longest-running charity races, the 23rd annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5k Walk/Run has opened registration for in-person and virtual runners and walkers to raise money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research. Hosted and produced by the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the LACC will be held on UCLA’s campus, where research is per- formed at the foundation’s labo- ratories, on Oct. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. photo by Angela Daves Haley/courtesy of LACC During the COVID-19 pan- Last year, Angelenos participated in the LACC 5k walk for cancer demic, virtual registration is research, but in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the organiza- offered as an alternative to in- tion will be following all local and state public health guidelines. person participation for those photo courtesy of Lucas Museum who are unable to attend. Virtual (Top left) Pilar Tompkins Rivas, Nenette Luarca-Shoaf, Amanda Hunt, runners and walkers can safely pancreatic cancer patients and pants to be safe. If any partici- Anais Disla, Larissa Gentile and Erica Neal have been hired for leader- participate in their community at their allies. Since 1998, the pant or attendee has a fever or ship roles within Lucas Museum. their own paces with friends, LACC has raised more than $8.8 feels sick, do not attend or partic- family or solo. million dollars for pancreatic ipate, and wear a mask or take cancer research. any additional safety measures to Lucas Museum hires new leaders Proceeds from the LACC will In the wake of the coronavirus mitigate the spread of the virus. benefit the Hirshberg pandemic, the LACC will contin- Registration for adults is $40 The Lucas Museum of Narrative Museum of Art. Foundation’s philanthropic ue to comply with local and state and $25 for youth runners and Art announced six professionals Gentile, as the managing direc- efforts to advance cancer public health guidelines. walkers. have joined the staff in new leader- tor of special projects, will serve as research and provide informa- Whether in-person or virtual, the For information, call (310)473- ship positions. a bridge between the construction tion, resources and support to LACC encourages all partici- 5121 or visit pancreatic.org. Pilar Tompkins was hired as the team and the museum staff. She chief curator and deputy director of will help support the development Mentorship Monday program curatorial and collections; Nenette and implementation of the under- exemplifies the museum’s mission Luarca-Shoaf was hired as the man- construction building. She most Museum prepares to mentor musicans to uphold music’s value in our lives aging director of learning and recently served as a project manag- The Grammy Museum Sasha Sloan and Francisca through education and collabora- engagement; Amanda Hunt was er with Day’s End, working with announced its new Mentorship Valenzuela, as well as Recording tion between professionals and hired as the director of public pro- the Whitney Museum of American Monday program in partnership Academy members. aspiring creatives,” President of the grams and creative practice; Anais Art. with Grammy U and former First These sessions will provide an Grammy Museum Michael Sticka Disla was hired as the director of Lastly, Neal most recently Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach opportunity for students to connect said. special events; Larissa Gentile was served as the senior manager of IS Higher initiative. with established music industry For information, visit grammy- hired as the managing director of Infrastructure at CALOPTIMA. In Every Monday from July 20 professionals. musuem.org. special projects; and Erica Neal was her 13 years there, Neal held through Aug. 31, top-tier music “The Grammy Museum's new hired as the director of computing numerous positions from working industry professionals will mentor and infrastructure. directly with users supporting net- college students and recent gradu- These positions will guide pro- works and telephony systems to ates via digital conferencing. grammatic and operational areas for designing and managing complex Mentors will include artists Sam the Lucas Museum, which is cur- data centers. Fischer, Tikyra “TK” Jackson, rently under construction in Los For information, visit luscasmu- Ledisi, three-time Grammy winners Angeles’ Exposition Park. seum.org. Little Big Town, Melanie Pfirrman, “Since I started in January, we have been building the extraordi- nary physical structure of the Lucas Museum,” Director and CEO of the Lucas Museum Sandra Jackson- Dumont said. “We have also been building the leadership structure that will shape the programs, poli- cies and practices of this unprece- dented institution.” Jackson-Dumont added she was proud to announce these six new hires who have such varied per- spectives, individual expertise and combined decades of experience that will help the Lucas Museum realize its efforts to expand the role of art and museums for society through visual storytelling. Rivas joined the Lucas Museum on July 13 from the Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College, where she served as director and chief curator since 2016. “I am thrilled to partner with new colleagues to shape how the museum will serve its diverse communities as well as its contri- butions to the broader field of art history,” Rivas said. Luarca-Shoaf will be tasked with establishing a vision for inno- vative educational and public pro- grams that will foster creativity, inspiration and civic engagement. She was previously the director of adult learning and associate cura- tor of interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago. Hunt previously served as the director of education and senior curator of programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Before being hired by Lucas Museum, Disla served as the acting head of special events at the Metropolitan Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 July 16, 2020 Lots 12 and 13 need arsenic to be cleaned up ‘WeHo Pride goes on,’ From page 1 as film and music companies. The meeting included nearly an City Councilman says hour of Q-and-A, with the project From page 1 team fielding dozens of questions via email and answering them live. gled for years to gain the trust nered with Beacon Economics, However, Robbie Anderson, a and support of the community. an independent research and con- Beverly Hills resident and vocal During a virtual City Council sulting firm, to release an eco- critic of the project, claimed in a meeting on June 15, both Duran nomic impact report. LA. Pride call after the meeting that critical and Councilman John D’Amico generated $74.7 million in eco- comments and questions were not suggested that West Hollywood nomic output for Los Angeles fully addressed, such as his ques- open the bidding to other possi- County, and $27.7 million was tion disputing the location of the ble producers besides CSW for concentrated in West Hollywood, parking garage relative to Civic the city’s annual Pride events. according to the report. Center Drive. Duran said the leadership at Other key findings include “It was a fix … They didn’t want CSW has faltered over the years. $33.1 million generated over photo courtesy of Beverly Hills Land Company people chatting here. They shut that He noted this year’s controversy Pride weekend in 2019 for work- The Beverly Hills Land Company wants to build 11 office buildings along down. I don’t know who was on regarding CSW’s attempt to ers in the county, and of that that call, the video [chat]. It was Santa Monica Boulevard and Civic Center Drive in Beverly Hills. organize a Black and amount, $14.7 million generated ridiculous,” Anderson said. LGBTQIA+ solidarity march. in West Hollywood. It also sup- Anderson added that as the pro- Creative Offices, are planned for will all of the parallel parking CSW leaders had reached out ported the annual equivalent of ject moves forward, he thinks many the westernmost parcel, a 2.1-acre spaces on the south side of Civic to law enforcement for permits, 397 jobs, and generated of his fellow opponents will make plot known as Lot 12. The eastern Center Drive. Thirty-eight parking and in their rush to organize the $896,000 in tax revenue in the their voices heard and the owners half of the property, the 2.55-acre spaces in the garage will be avail- protest, did not get the full sup- city. will be able to see how unpopular Lot 13 and the nearby median, will able for public use, matching the port of Black leaders. Ultimately, The City Council plans to con- the project is. be given to the city of Beverly Hills. peak demand at the angled parking CSW was not involved in orga- sider initiating a public process “What I’m trying to do is nip this “The city will be able to use this spaces. nizing the June 14 protest and to determine and select an event in the bud,” Anderson said. land at its discretion for any number The project will have to over- march, and instead it was led by production company for LGBTQ Anderson will be pushing back of uses, such as a park to create an come some hurdles. The property is Black LGBTQ+ Activists for Pride and Pride month events in against the BHLC, which pur- iconic gateway to the city,” David zoned T for transportation, meaning Change. West Hollywood at its regular chased the property in 1998. In Konheim said. it will require City Council “This year’s mishap trying to meeting on July 20, according to 2014, the BHLC was purchased by The buildings, which range in approval to rezone the land for hijack the Black Lives Matter a statement issued by the city. a group of Beverly Hills residents, size from approximately 2,600 office use, and Lots 12 and 13 were movement was just the last “For many years, the city of including Lyn Konheim, who intro- square feet to nearly 3,800 square once used by the Union Pacific example of the clumsy missteps West Hollywood and CSW have duced the virtual event with his son, feet, will be spaced 30 feet apart on Railroad, which left behind high by the organization,” Duran enjoyed a wonderful partner- David Konheim. Other BHLC the 60-foot-wide strip of land, and levels of arsenic. wrote on Facebook. “Trying to ship,” the statement read. “The owners reportedly include Bob on the ends of the office complex, “The site will be cleaned up in hijack a protest march during the city extends its best wishes to Barth and Stanley Black, who did landscaped areas will use eco- accordance with a work plan that middle of a pandemic and turn it CSW on future Pride activities.” not participate in the July 13 meet- friendly plants and native trees, said will be approved by the Department into gay Pride was a serious CSW is welcome to submit an ing. the project’s architect, Andy Cohen, of Toxic Substance Control, the error.” application if it chooses, Duran “We all have lifelong roots in co-CEO of Gensler. state agency that is in charge of He added CSW’s attempt to said. Beverly Hills, and we’re here to “We decided to create smaller cleaning up sites with impacted soil make it happen without the par- He added that WeHo Pride will stay,” Lyn Konheim said. buildings for many more court- issues all across the state,” ticipation of Black Lives Matter be held next year in June, as long David Konheim added that the yards, many more landscaped areas, Goldsmith said. and without working with the as the COVID-19 health crisis is buildings will fill a gap in the and more permeability and visibili- Construction is expected to take city showed disrespect for BLM under control. opportunities offered by Beverly ty on the site,” Cohen said. two years, David Konheim said, and West Hollywood. “I wish CSW well, but WeHo Hills to businesses. Cohen added that the buildings and the BHLC plans to retain the In the past, CSW’s LA Pride Pride goes on,” Duran said. “ I “There’s relatively little office will be environmentally friendly, as property after construction is done. Parade and Festival has had a look forward to the new creativi- space that has been developed in the they are planning to achieve LEED “We are only at the beginning of positive financial impact for ty, innovation and excitement city in the last 20 years … As a Gold certification. the public planning process. We’re West Hollywood and the county that will occur for June 2021 and result, key media and entertainment “Everything will be looked at not likely to begin construction of Los Angeles. the years that follow.” companies have relocated to other from a sustainability and innovation until at least 2022,” David In December 2019, CSW part- cities,” David Konheim said. standpoint,” Cohen said. Konheim said. “We’re optimistic that this pro- The buildings will vary in archi- The project team said over the ject, because of its quality, because tectural style, becoming more mod- next few years, there will be more of its uniqueness, will garner the ern toward the middle of the pro- chances for public questions, com- upper echelon of clients,” added ject, but they will share an under- ments and concerns, including in land-use attorney Dale Goldsmith, a ground parking garage with 476 public hearings, meetings and in partner of Armbruster Goldsmith & parking spaces, more than the 326 response to the environmental Delvac, and a representative of the spaces required by the city. In addi- impact report. BHLC. tion, while 66 of the diagonal park- “There will be many opportuni- The buildings, which together ing spaces on Civic Center Drive ties for additional input,” will be known as the Beverly Hills will be removed, 92 will remain, as Goldsmith said. Jewish Federation announces COVID-19 plan Earlier this month, the Jewish The federation also wants to strengthening its relationships Federation of Greater Los Angeles help provide financial relief. with the L.A. Black community announced the allocation of $6.2 Corporate staffing reductions and and galvanizing the Jewish com- million toward new programs and the shuttering of Jewish-owned munity in support of racial justice. amplified partnerships to meet the businesses have resulted in The organization also aims to photo by Cameron Kiszla increased need for food, social ser- unprecedented financial hardship. facilitate Jewish experiences Ringo Starr’s “Peace and Love” sculpture is in Beverly Gardens Park. vices and meaningful Jewish The federation has tripled the including expanding access to engagement. funds available for use to pay Jewish day school for financially “We developed our COVID-19 directly for rent, childcare, utili- impacted families and enabling Starr’s birthday show to be response plan based on extensive ties, medical, food and Jewish bur- more opportunities for transforma- conversations with our communi- ial expenses. The federation has tive Jewish overnight summer ty and partners,” said Becky also tripled its interest-free loan camp experiences. The federation rebroadcast this week Sobelman-Stern, chief program fund to ease access to and procure- is providing financial aid toward Because of the pandemic, Musicares and WaterAid. officer at the federation. “We are ment of loans for struggling com- early childhood programs that Ringo Starr was not able to do his Starting July 14, an audio ver- proud to play an essential part in munity members. plant the seeds for future Jewish usual birthday celebration this sion will be available exclusively repairing and rebuilding our The federation wants to identity and involvement. year, so instead he hosted an on SiriusXM, followed by an beloved L.A. Jewish community improve mental health and aware- The federation is also connect- online concert and fundraiser: exclusive, one-week-only while continuing to foster mean- ness. Calls to the federation’s ing Jews to one another. They are “Ringo’s Big Birthday Show.” streaming event on ceek.com. ingful change across our city.” Community Help Line have dou- adapting to meet the moment with The broadcast event premiered Additionally, a Starr-curated The Jewish Federation’s bled as a result of a marked rise in innovative virtual gatherings that on his 80th birthday and featured playlist can be heard in over COVID-19 includes providing anxiety, stress and depression retain the intimate feel the young unseen concert and unique per- 10,000 Starbucks locations in the food for those in need. This crisis across all ages, and the federation adult NuRoots members. They are formances by Starr, Paul U.S. and Canada through July 18. sparked a dramatic increase in is providing vital counseling and engaging college students in McCartney, Joe Walsh, Ben Previous Starr birthday cele- inquiries to food pantries and an emotional, legal and financial sup- Jewish learning experiences and Harper and Dave Grohl, Sheryl brations were held at the Capitol urgent need for food deliveries. port. increasing deliveries of Jewish- Crow, Gary Clark Jr and Sheila Records Tower in Hollywood The federation has exponentially The federation is promoting themed books for the community’s E. The event also was a benefit and Hard Rock Cafés in increased food deliveries to diversity and inclusion. The need children. for four charities: Black Lives Nashville, New York City and Holocaust survivors, students and to repair the world has mobilized For information, visit Matter Global Network, the Nice, France, among other loca- families in need. the community. The federation is jewishla.org/repair. David Lynch Foundation, tions. 22 July 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Council wants more PAC donor info released From page 1 United to Support Bosse and Gold amount and make a list of large- Support Bosse and Gold for for Council 2020 drew criticism dollar donors available on the city’s Council 2020 during the public from some candidates in the race, as website. comment portions of council meet- it collected money from people and “That’s way too much money … ings since his defeat. Green, who corporations outside of the city, as I’d lower [the $10,000 limit] to said he did not run to unseat Bosse well as Beverly Hills residents and basically whatever our limits are for or Gold but instead entered the race businesses. In addition, the identi- elections for individuals, because to bring attention to medical mari- ties of some of the people who otherwise, it’s circumventing our juana and interfaith relations with chose to contribute were concealed rules,” Mirisch said. hope that the candidates would by corporate names. The city’s individual contribution spend more time on those issues, On July 14, after a recommenda- limit is $450 if a candidate’s cam- said he supported more transparen- tion from the city’s Sunshine Task paign spending limit is $80,000 or cy for PACs, but does not think the Force, which studies “measures to less. If spending is above $80,000, proposed changes go far enough, advance greater transparency and the contribution limit is $125. nor did the council try to find out public involvement in local govern- more about who was behind the ment operations,” according to the PAC. city’s website, the council unani- “[PACs] should be “[PACs] should be limited to the mously supported drafting an ordi- limited to the amount of money that any candi- nance requiring more transparency date could raise, which was $450 in of independent expenditure com- amount of money this last election. Anyone who mittees. that any candidate wants to create a PAC should also The ordinance would bring inde- could raise, which limit themselves to that amount, but pendent expenditure committees in in no way was there a discussion at photo courtesy of Bike Rides for Black Lives line with ballot measure commit- was $450 in this this meeting as to the questions of The rapper Big Sean, center, joined the founders of Bike Rides for tees, which must file a form with the last election. what happened in the past election Black Lives and hundreds of other cyclists. City Clerk within 72 hours of mak- Anyone who wants … Those questions should be pre- ing a payment of at least $250. That sented to both the people whose form identifies the name and to create a PAC names were on the PAC and the address of the committee, its Fair should also limit candidates and their committees. Rides draw hundreds for Political Practices Committee iden- ‘Were you in any way involved in tification number and the name of themselves to that the development and creation of the the treasurer of the committee. amount.” PAC?’ That’s what I’ve been for Black Lives Matter protests Ballot measure committees also months raising. I’m not happy with must file pre-election reports and what happened today,” he said. From page 1 -Rabbi Sidney “Simcha” Green, report contributions of at least Green added that, in spite of the former City Council candidate $1,000 on the next business day distractions caused by the coron- at the hands of police, they were Stapleton said another goal is after the contribution, and they must avirus pandemic, he hopes others motived to bring people together to encourage more bike rides for list donors of $10,000 or more in City Attorney Laurence Wiener will join him in trying to find out or a bike ride that also served as Black lives across the globe. their print advertisements. will take the council’s direction and who was behind the PAC and why a protest. “We urge people to unplug The council was unanimously in draft an ordinance, which will come they supported the candidates that “To be able to utilize a redis- somewhat and get out in the favor of adding these stipulations, back to the council for considera- they did. covered love to aid a cause much streets,” Stapleton said. “Interact though Bosse suggested adding the tion. “The question remains, was there greater than ourselves just made with people and see what’s really required disclosure of managing Rabbi Sidney “Simcha” Green, a purpose that the PAC had in mind perfect sense to us,” he said. going on. We’ve got a long way members and majority shareholders who unsuccessfully ran against to guarantee that Gold and Bosse The July 12 ride was the to go, but we’ve got to start of corporations who contribute, and Bosse and Gold in the March elec- were reelected? I don’t know the group’s second bike ride for somewhere. Be heard. Be felt. Councilman John Mirisch sought to tion, has continually raised the issue answer to that question. Maybe Black lives. The first was orga- Demand change. Be the change.” lower the $10,000 donor disclosure of the Beverly Hills United to there was,” he said. nized in June and drew 700 pro- For information, visit bik- testers. eridesforblacklives.com. L.A. County arts internship program opens On July 9, the Los Angeles School officials weigh safety, County Department of Arts and Culture announced the opening of the 2020 Arts Internship Program, value of in-person instruction the 20th anniversary of the From page 6 nation’s largest paid arts intern- ship program. In response to the with the BHUSD to come to an going to switch for sure. Not all of COVID-19 public health crisis, agreement about instruction in the them, but people have to work,” she adjustments have been made to fall. said. create more flexibility for host In a statement, BHUSD Smith said he understands how organizations and students, while Superintendent Michael Bregy said “frustrating” it is for parents to have retaining the values of the pro- the district is also concerned about to either work at home and take gram. safety for students and teachers, care of their children simultaneous- The 2020 Arts Internship and a decision has not yet been ly, or try to find a way to make sure Program will provide nearly 200 made regarding in-person classes in their children are taken care of university and community col- the fall. while they’re at work, but the lege students of diverse back- “Should we physically open, we online instruction “is a short-term grounds with paid experience at photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture cannot guarantee safety for our stu- situation.” more than 140 nonprofit organi- Interns attend the 2018 Arts Internship Summit at the Japanese dents or staff, and we cannot offer “BHEA is committed to being a zations across Los Angeles American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles. consistency as education will be community partner and getting us County. The program provides disrupted when inevitably a student all through this pandemic and doing students the opportunity to build longer timeline, part-time intern- cants must be currently enrolled or staff member tests positive with the best for everybody’s health and their professional skills and con- ships and the ability for students in a community college or four- a confirmed case, and the people safety, not only for our children but nections while completing pro- to work remotely. A typical arts year college or university. they were in contact with (for more for the whole community. Teachers jects related to education, market- internship is 400 hours of work, Applicants must also be residents than 15 minutes) will remain at want to go back to school and be ing, graphic design, fundraising, 40 hours per week over 10 weeks. of or attending schools that are home in quarantine for a minimum with their students in person, and programming, production and Although students must still com- located in Los Angeles County, of 14 days,” Bregy said. we’ll be ready to do that when it’s more. Host organizations range in plete 400 hours, internships can and they cannot be previous par- Bregy added that “while we safe,” Smith said. budget size and include nonprof- range from 10 weeks (a full-time ticipants of the program. Eligible understand some parents are dis- its in a range of artistic disci- schedule) to 27 weeks (a part- students of diverse backgrounds heartened by the discussions Answers From Page 23 plines such as theater, dance, time schedule of 15 hours per are encouraged to apply. around keeping our children safe at multimedia and film. With a bud- week). To accommodate the new Students who wish to apply home,” the district has received a get of $1.3 million, the 2020 Arts schedule and to provide host may do so by identifying the great deal of emails supporting the Internship Program marks the organizations the necessary time opportunities they are interested decision to explore “sound and con- county’s largest investment in to comply with Los Angeles in at lacountyarts.org/internships, sistent academic possibilities for creative career pathways and County Public Health guidelines and applying directly to the host our students.” work-based learning for young around reopening, the end date for organizations. These positions Conti said it’s untenable for adults. internships funded by the 2020 have begun to be posted, so stu- many parents to continue to work In order to meet the County of grant has been extended to March dents are encouraged to apply while their children learn at home, Los Angeles’ “Safer at Work and 1, 2021. early and to visit the page regular- and if the BHUSD chooses not to in the Community” reopening Any current undergraduate stu- ly as positions become available return to in-person classes, she will guidelines, the 2020 Arts dents, as well as students graduat- on a rolling basis. consider sending her children to Internship Program has made sev- ing between May 1 and Sept. 1, For information, visit lacount- private school. eral adjustments, including a are eligible to apply. All appli- yarts.org. “Some percent of parents are Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 July 16, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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