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Volume 29 No. 21 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities May 23, 2019 ‘We’re not going back’ John D’Amico sworn in as WeHo mayor n West Hollywood councilwomen, local activists speak against other states’ restrictive abortion bans n Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath By cameron kiszla On May 20, the City Council voted unanimously for a resolution becomes mayor With eight states – Georgia, that denounces Georgia’s law and pro tempore Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, suspends official travel to Georgia Mississippi, Missouri, Utah and and any other state that passes sim- By cameron kiszla Arkansas – passing restrictive abor- ilar legislation. The next morning, tion bans this year and several oth- May 21, West Hollywood Mayor When West Hollywood Mayor ers considering similar measures, Pro Tempore Lindsey Horvath, John D’Amico was sworn in on the city of West Hollywood has See Laws page 22 May 20, he wanted everyone in started to mount a counter-offen- attendance to know that he’s not sive. leading the city alone. D’Amico said he wants all of the city’s residents to act as the city’s mayors. To illustrate his point, a rainbow of brightly-colored T-shirts adorned with the words “Mayor of West photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Hollywood” covered the seats in West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico was sworn in on May 21. This the City Council chambers. is his second one-year term as mayor, a mostly ceremonial position. “You know West Hollywood, you’re hoping to advance it and you’re responsible for keeping it March. Duran said he was unable council chambers and outlined his moving in the right direction,” to continue as mayor due to health priorities for the upcoming year. D’Amico said. “Isn’t that what a issues, but he was also facing First, he said he wants to see the mayor is supposed to do?” accusations of sexual harassment city find “the correct level of The reorganization meeting from members of the Gay Men’s social services funding” to ensure marked the official start of Chorus. help for seniors, homeless individ- photo by Cameron Kiszla D’Amico’s second one-year term D’Amico, who was first elected uals and those with HIV. West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey Horvath, Councilwoman as mayor, though he has filled the to the City Council in 2011 and D’Amico also said he wants to role since Councilman John served his first mayoral term in Lauren Meister, and several advocates and nonprofit executives Duran relinquished the title in 2014-15, addressed the packed See D’Amico page 22 denounced the abortion restrictions enacted this year by several states. Protesters march outside Hollywood hospital First reading of tobacco sale n Kaiser Permanente ban passes in Beverly Hills employees are fighting for better terms in their n The ban would take where smoking is more prevalent. That’s when council members gave next contract effect in January 2021 direction to allow hotels to continue tobacco sales to guests only. By edwin folven By luke harold The only person who spoke about the tobacco ban during public Chanting “stand up, fight The Beverly Hills City Council comment at this week’s meeting back” and “corporate greed has approved the first reading of an said there should be more study to go,” hundreds of protesters ordinance that would ban tobacco about how the ban would impact marched along Sunset Boulevard sales in the city during its May 21 hotels, which maintain an occupan- on May 21 in front of Kaiser meeting. cy rate of 80%, according to the Permanente Medical Center in The first reading was passed as Beverly Hills Conference and Hollywood. part of the council’s consent calen- Visitors Bureau. Organized by SEIU-United dar. The law, scheduled to take “If we don’t know how many of Healthcare Workers West, a effect in January 2021, would make the 80 percent are smokers that are union representing more than photo by Edwin Folven Beverly Hills the first U.S. city to the majority of the guests in the 55,000 Kaiser Permanente Demonstrators rallied outside Kaiser Permanente Medical Center on ban tobacco sales. It also includes hotels, then we don’t know how employees in California, the Sunset Boulevard Tuesday during a protest organized by SEIU-United exemptions for the city’s three cigar many people are being exposed to demonstration was part of a Healthcare Workers West. lounges and businesses that apply secondhand smoke by having their series of protests planned in May for and receive a hardship exemp- balcony doors open while their at Kaiser Permanente facilities 30. It primarily represents here to say Kaiser has lost their tion if their revenue streams rely families are guests who are non- throughout the state. Union employees serving in support way,” SEIU-UHW spokesman significantly on tobacco sales. smokers,” Beverly Hills resident members said Kaiser has “drift- capacities; physicians and nurses Mike Chavez said. “A lot of peo- Hotel concierge services would still Michael Newmann said. ed” from its mission of providing are represented by different ple [protesting] have worked be allowed to sell tobacco to hotel “Nothing’s been talked about quality health care, is outsourc- unions. A similar demonstration here a long time and they like guests. where the people in the hotels ing too many jobs and putting is planned today outside Kaiser working here, but things have At the last meeting, when the smoke, so therefore I find this huge profits ahead of patients’ well- Permanente Medical Center on changed. It’s for investing in the council gave its feedback on the contradiction.” being. Cadillac Avenue in West Los staffing we need so patients get terms of the ban, the city’s hotels There are 28 retailers in Beverly The union is in contract nego- Angeles. better treatment, it’s about were worried that stricter smoking Hills with tobacco and electronic laws would repel international tiations with the hospital, with “We are in contract negotia- See Hospital page 22 contracts set to expire on Sept. tions, but honestly, we are out guests who come from countries See Tobacco page 21 2 May 23, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Happy Days’ at 8 p.m. Dancers ‘Herland’ Reyes Barrios, Yale Repertory Theatre’s production of Arleen Hurtado “Herland,” a play about women growing Samuel Beckett’s classic “Happy and Briseyda up, growing old Days” running from Thursday, May 23, Zarate will per- and rocking out to through Sunday, June 30, at the Center form with singer the beat of their Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum. Juan de Dios and own drums, will Beckett’s masterpiece stars Dianne guitar masters run from Thursday, Wiest and Michael Rudko in an Antonio Triana and Ben Woods. May 30, through absurdly funny and boundlessly com- General admission is $40. 5060 Sunday, June 23, at passionate portrait of the human spirit. Fountain Ave. (323)663-1525, foun- the Greenway Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday through taintheatre.com. Court Theatre. The coming of age comedy Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m., Saturday; and is written by Grace McLeod and directed 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at by Tiffany Moon. It stars Gladys Bautista $32. 135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown. ‘Kahane Plays (pictured), Laura James, Samantha June, (213)628-2772, centertheatregroup.org. Victoria Ortiz, Lisa Richards and Judith Kahane’ Scarpone. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday PianoSpheres presents acclaimed pianist, and Saturday; 4 p.m. on Sundays June 2, 9 Outdoor Film conductor and music director laureate of and 23. A special matinee is also sched- Enjoy an outdoor screening of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra uled at 3 p.m. on June 15. Tickets start at “Coming to America” (1988) on Jeffrey Kahane in a program titled $34; $20 for students and seniors. 544 N. Saturday, May 25, “Kahane Plays Kahane” on Tuesday, Fairfax Ave. (323)655-7679, greenwa- at the Autry May 28, at 8 p.m. in the Zipper Concert yartsalliance.org. Museum. The Hall. Kahane is recognized by audiences comedy stars around the world for his mastery of a Eddie Murphy, diverse repertoire ranging from Bach, Arsenio Hall, Mozart and Beethoven to Gershwin, James Earl Jones, Golijov and John Adams. Tickets are John Amos and $35; $20 for students. 200 S. Grand Ave., Louie Anderson. downtown. pianospheres.org. The screening is part of the EAT|SEE|HEAR outdoor film series and will be held on the museum lawn. Beverly Hills Doors open at 5:30, followed by music at 7 and the movie at 8 p.m. Tickets Chamber start at $8. 4700 Western Heritage Way. Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is

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Your Business” on Wednesday, May Kaitlyn Aurelia 29, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the chamber photo by Michael Lamont office. Speaker Deborah Deras will discuss how podcasting can grow busi- Smith meditation Max E. Williams and Susan Priver star in a production of Tennessee ness. According to Edison Research, Join electronic composer Kaitlyn Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” running from Saturday, May 25, online radio including podcasts has Aurelia Smith for a guided meditation through Sunday, July 7, at the Odyssey Theatre. Dance On Productions, grown 61% in the past 10 years. set to her album “Tides: Music for in association with Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger, present Williams’ Admission is $15 for members; $30 for Meditation and Yoga” on Saturday, Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Passions flare and cultures collide in nonmembers. 9400 S. Santa Monica May 25, at 6 p.m. in the Getty Center’s the sultry streets of New Orleans. 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The by La Troupe du Théâtre Raymond Salastina Music concert showcases Brahms’s three The Broad Stage Kabbaz. The racy and charming farce string quartets and features Salastina’s follows a recently married doctor who Violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill, artist co-directors and tells “one, tiny, little, hardly noticeable Society in residence at The Broad Stage, will violinists Kevin lie” to cover an innocent but embarrass- Classical music fans won’t want to miss perform during the venue’s final concert Kuma and Maia ing indiscretion, which leads to a caval- a Salastina Music Society performance of the 2018-19 season on Sunday, May Jasper White, as cade of convoluted deceptions, misun- 26, at 2 p.m. O’Neill will perform works well as resident derstandings and mistaken identities. by Stravinsky, Schoenberg and Brahms viola Meredith Tickets are $15; $10 for students. in a program titled “L.A. Masters” with Crawford and res- 10361 W. 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Karen Villalpando event showcasing hundreds of the and close-up magic; the stage show Tiravanija has long made hospitality a EDITOR & PUBLISHER finest street, show and track cars, from begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 1123 part of his art and has served Thai curry Civics to Skylines and everything in Vine St. badboysmagic.com. and rice to gallery and museum visi- Edwin Folven between. Guests can also see the new tors. Admission is free but tickets are [email protected] 2020 Toyota GR Supra. Tickets are $21 required and are available at the box EDITOR ‘Forever Flamenco’ and include museum admission. 6060 office one hour before the program. Wilshire Blvd. (323)964-6331, Luke Harold Fountain Theatre presents its “Forever 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, petersen.org. Flamenco” series on Sunday, May 26, [email protected] hammer.ucla.edu. Cameron Kiszla [email protected] “We are very proud to join with REPORTERS The Wallis presents ‘Identity: The Musical’ The Miracle Project to develop and present this important original pro- Logan Rose The Wallis Annenberg Center for is determined for them based on data duction,” said Mark Slavkin, direc- PROOF READER/COPY EDITOR the Performing Arts and The Miracle from observations, social media and tor of education for The Wallis. “In Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Project present “Identity: The online habits gathered during their showcasing the talents and perspec- Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg Musical,” an original production first 21 years of life. Created by and tives of these wonderful artists, we CONTRIBUTING WRITERS running from Friday, May 24, starring actors with autism and oth- hope to inspire our audiences to

through Sunday, May 26 in The ers of all abilities, the musical imag- appreciate the gifts and talents The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are Wallis’ Lovelace Studio Theater. ines a world with no pollution, crime everyone brings to the table.” weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail “Identity: The Musical” is a story and poverty, but also zero self-deter- Tickets are $30. The Wallis is subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspapers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal about a seemingly perfect futuristic mination. A sensory-friendly perfor- located at 9390 N. Santa Monica advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court world in which everyone’s “identi- mance will be held during the Blvd. For information, call (310)746- Order No 736637. ty” (i.e. careers, marital status, etc.) Sunday matinee on May 26. 4000, or visit thewallis.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 May 23, 2019 SB 50 tabled by Sen. Appropriations Committee n The housing density market and alleviate the homeless committee. crisis by allowing more units to be “We believe that SB 50 is just as bill has sparked the ire built on land that has always been critical to bring back so that more of local homeowners reserved for single-family housing Californians can have a roof over only. their heads,” said the letter, signed and city councils “California’s failed housing poli- by members of groups including cy is pushing people into homeless- the Nonprofit Housing Association by luke harold ness, poverty and two-hour com- of California, Burbank Housing mutes, is pushing working families and Habitat for Humanity Local opponents to SB 50, a con- out of their communities and out of California. troversial housing bill that would the state entirely, and is undermin- Atkins released a statement that have added more development den- ing California’s climate goals,” said she will respect the sity throughout the state, had a Wiener said. “We need to do things Appropriations Committee’s deci- moment of respite last week when differently when it comes to hous- sion. graphic courtesy of the city of West Hollywood it was deferred to 2020 by the ing. We’re either serious about “Short of significantly amending West Hollywood city staff presented this graphic, which shows the areas Senate Appropriations Committee. solving this crisis, or we aren’t. At the bill and limiting its applications of West Hollywood that would have been affected under the SB 50. The “Solving this housing crisis will some point, we will need to make in large swaths of the state, there bill has since been shelved until 2020, although its most ardent support- take hard choices, but they are the hard political choices necessary was no path to move forward this ers are still calling for a vote on the state Senate floor this year. choices we should be making for California to have a bright hous- year,” she said. “More work needs together,” Los Angeles City ing future.” to be done, and there is no better Councilman David Ryu, 4th A number of the state’s big-city leader on housing to do that work District, said in a statement. “Last mayors, including Los Angeles than Senator Wiener.” Councilwoman introduces motion year, Los Angeles built more units Mayor Eric Garcetti, said they were “We really urge the legislature of housing than any other city in disappointed SB 50 did not and Scott Wiener to slow this California. If Sacramento lawmak- advance. down,” said Jill Stewart, a local to keep weed away from children ers want to find real solutions to “SB 50 wasn't perfect, but we activist who has been protesting the Los Angeles City ization, but also the children of this crisis, they should be looking to can’t wait another year to work out bill, on a conference call hosted by Councilwoman Nury Martinez, my district who could not vote Los Angeles, not trying to ignore or our differences,” Garcetti, who had the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, 6th District, introduced a motion yet are targeted by cannabis bill- overrule us.” remained neutral on the bill, said in which had also rallied opposition at a City Council meeting call- boards and flavored products The Los Angeles City Council a statement. against the bill. ing for a cannabis enforcement every single day,” Martinez con- voted unanimously on a resolution Gov. Gavin Newsom also Other SB 50 opponents met May program. tinued. “Moreover, my district to oppose SB 50, which would have released a statement saying he was 22 for a town hall at Holman “The legalization of cannabis has long been home to an over- overruled local zoning regulations disappointed that SB 50 did not Methodist Church, with speakers in Los Angeles has had many concentration of cannabis busi- to add more housing near transit advance, after he remained neutral including Los Angeles City names since I took office: nesses which negatively impacts and jobs. Smaller cities such as as it worked its way through two Councilmen Paul Koretz, 5th Proposition D, Measure M, and the safety and quality of life for West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, Senate committees in April. District, and Herb Wesson, 10th now Proposition 64,” she said. all of our residents.” whose city councils also voted to In an open letter to state Sen. District, urging their neighbors to “But no matter what we have “I applaud Councilmember oppose the bill, were concerned President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, continue paying attention. called it, my position has always Martinez for her leadership on that almost all of their land would several organizations that support- “The war is clearly not over,” remained the same: The safety of this issue,” Los Angeles City be impacted. ed SB 50 asked her to bring the bill said Brad Kane, president of the our families and youngest resi- Attorney Mike Feuer said. “Her The bill’s author, state Sen. Scott to the Senate floor despite the South Carthay Neighborhood dents must come first. proposal would complement Wiener (D-San Francisco), said in a Appropriations Committee’s deci- Association, another one of the “It is my responsibility to serve existing enforcement and add an statement that he’s still committed sion to hold it until next year. speakers. “We have stopped the not only the Angelenos who important safeguard to protect to the legislation, which he says Occasionally, bills receive a floor advance, but we have to stay vigi- voted in favor of cannabis legal- our kids.” will improve the state’s housing vote even after they are held in lant.” 4 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Suspect arrested for fatal hit-and-run on Melrose

By edwin folven victim near Melrose Avenue and Crosby was taken into custody on Genesee Street and fled. Authorities May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the 2200 A 26-year-old man has been have not released the name of the block of Cahuenga Boulevard. He arrested for alleged felony hit-and- victim, who was pronounced dead posted $50,000 bail and was run in connection with the death of at the scene, pending notification of released pending court proceedings. a pedestrian on May 16 in the next of kin. Los Angeles County The case remains under investi- Melrose District. Coroner’s office spokeswoman gation. Anyone with information is Investigators allege Jonathan Sarah Ardalani described the victim urged to call detectives with the Keith Crosby was driving west on as a Caucasian man in his 50s. Los Angeles Police Department’s Melrose Avenue at approximately Police believe the victim was a tran- West Traffic Division at (213)473- 10:15 p.m. when he struck the male sient. 0234. photo by Edwin Folven A fire damaged the interior of the Hollywood Hemp Museum Beverly Hills man sentenced for bank loan fraud Hollywood Hemp Museum The former chief marketing offi- Aminpour would overstate the an application for a $4.2 million cer at the now-defunct Mirae Bank actual purchase price of the busi- loan in connection with the pur- was sentenced on May 20 to 70 ness, thereby causing the bank to chase of a car wash in Maywood. goes up in smoke months in federal prison for his issue inflated loan amounts that When he pleaded guilty, Aminpour role in a scheme that caused the were not fully secured. admitted that he falsely stated that By edwin folven sustained heavy damage and all Koreatown-based lender to issue From 2005 to 2007, Aminpour, the purchase price of the car wash evidence of what was inside was more than $15 million in fraudu- along with other participants in the was $6.65 million on the applica- A fire that erupted in a building destroyed by the flames. She did lent loans. scheme, submitted fraudulent com- tion, when the real purchase price at 6140 Hollywood Blvd. on May not know whether there was a The 60-year-old defendant, mercial loan applications to Mirae was $3.25 million. 19 was extinguished in approxi- dispensary operating at the loca- Ataollah Aminpour, of Beverly Bank, a federally insured financial In his plea agreement, Aminpour mately 20 minutes, but left question or whether there was an ille- Hills, was also ordered to pay $7.5 institution. In his role as a senior further admitted that his scheme tions in its aftermath. gal usage. Geaney added that million in restitution. Judge Dale bank executive, Aminpour submit- involved false statements in six The blaze was reported at detectives would consult with the S. Fischer remanded Aminpour, ted and knowingly caused others to loan applications submitted approximately 8:40 p.m. in a department’s Gang and Narcotics who had been on bond, into federal submit false information not only between November 2005 and building with a sign identifying it Division, but no further criminal custody to begin serving his sen- about the true purchase price of the February 2007 for loans totaling as the Hollywood Hemp investigation was planned. tence immediately. businesses, but also the assets of $16.7 million, and that losses on Museum. Firefighters arrived to A temporary fence obscuring Aminpour, who is also known as the borrowers and the finances of those loans exceeded $7.5 million. find flames coming from the roof. the building’s interior has been “John” and “Johnny” Aminpour, the businesses being purchased. In addition to the loans charged Initial Los Angeles Fire installed around the structure at pleaded guilty in December 2017 Aminpour additionally allowed as part of the fraud in this case, Department reports indicated the the corner of Hollywood to one felony count of making a borrowers to circumvent the bank’s Aminpour referred approximately building may have housed a mar- Boulevard and El Centro Avenue, false statement to a financial insti- down payment requirements by $150 million in loans to Mirae ijuana cultivation operation, but just west of the Fonda Theatre. tution. According to court docu- arranging for money to be trans- Bank, and the losses on those loans the flames destroyed the interior The Hollywood Hemp Museum’s ments, Aminpour portrayed him- ferred into escrow accounts so it played a significant role in the and authorities are uncertain what website states it is “a showcase self as a successful businessman would falsely appear to Mirae bank’s collapse in 2009, according type of business was located venue which houses the best who could help people obtain Bank that the borrowers were mak- to court documents. After the inside, said LAFD spokeswoman events and artistic expressions financing for gas station and car ing large down payments. As a bank’s failure, the FDIC took over Margaret Stewart. The cause that the 420 culture has to offer.” wash businesses with little or no result, borrowers were able to Mirae Bank as its receiver. FDIC remains under investigation and The website also states the muse- down payment. In some instances, acquire businesses with little to no and Wilshire Bank, which acquired no estimate of loss and damage um is open for weekly tours, it’s Aminpour would identify a busi- money down, with Aminpour earn- Mirae Bank’s assets from FDIC, was available. Stewart said the looking for partners to conduct ness for the borrower to purchase, ing commissions and in some suffered more than $33 million in police department is responsible events and the building is open and would negotiate the sales instances, misappropriating the losses combined on the Aminpour- for an investigation. for event rentals. It is unclear how price. On the commercial loan excess loan proceeds for himself. referred loans. Wilshire Bank was Det. Shannon Geaney, with the long the venue has been in opera- applications that he submitted to For example, Aminpour made subsequently acquired by Bank of LAPD’s Hollywood Division, tion. Calls and emails to the the bank on behalf of the borrower, false statements to Mirae Bank in Hope. said the interior of the building museum were not returned. Director pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges

Los Angeles resident and film into an argument with his wife and director Scott Speer pleaded not hit her. He is accused of threatening guilty on May 17 to charges stem- to set property on fire at their ming from an alleged domestic vio- Hollywood Hills residence, and lence incident in April, the Los lighting a broom on fire and placing Angeles County District Attorney’s it next to the house. Office announced. The couple’s 7-month-old daugh- Speer, 36, was charged with one ter was inside the home at the time, felony count each of arson, injuring prosecutors said. The fire was a spouse, child abuse, making crim- extinguished and Speer was arrest- inal threats and resisting arrest. He ed. pleaded not guilty and is expected Speer faces a possible maximum to return for a preliminary hearing sentence of 11 years and eight on June 17 in Los Angeles County months in state prison. The case Superior Court, Van Nuys Branch. remains under investigation by the On April 18, Speer allegedly got Los Angeles Police Department. Retired police officer convicted of child porn possession

A 61-year-old Los Angeles resi- Criminal Justice Center. dent and former police officer Baker, a retired Los Angeles pleaded no contest on May 13 to Police Department officer, faces a one felony count of possessing possible maximum sentence of child or youth pornography, the three years in state prison. Los Angeles County District On Nov. 28, images of child Attorney’s Office announced. pornography were discovered on Clark Warren Baker entered an an external hard drive during a open plea to the court, which search of Baker’s Hollywood Hills means a sentence was not negotiat- home, the prosecutor said. The case ed with the Los Angeles County was filed on April 8 after being District Attorney’s Office. investigated by the LAPD Juvenile Sentencing is scheduled on June 21 Division, Internet Crimes Against in Department 31 of the Foltz Children Unit. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 23, 2019

Proposed developer contribution, behested “This is a historic payments ban passes City Council vote moment for our city. What we are n “This is a historic moment for nothing is not an option,” Ryu Three draft our city. What we are doing today said. doing today would would be … the greatest campaign Rey López-Calderón, the execu- ordinances to be finance reform our City Council tive director of California Common be ... the greatest considered by council’s has ever passed, which is why it’s Cause, said in a statement that campaign finance no surprise we’re having such Ryu’s reforms will “help end the Rules Committee healthy debate,” Ryu said. perception of pay-to-play politics at reform our City Despite the concerns, Ryu’s pro- City Hall.” Council has ever posals went forward with over- “With trust collapsing in our gov- BY CAMERON KISZLA whelming support, and Ryu said ernment, we need to send a strong passed.” he’s looking forward to seeing the message that the Los Angeles City city attorney produce ordinances Council cannot be bought or sold -Los Angeles City Councilman With some slight tweaks, a pro- that are “effective, enforceable and and that the voices and votes of David Ryu, 4th District posal by Los Angeles City legally sound.” everyday residents count more than Councilman David Ryu, 4th “The one key thing we all agree money from special interests,” L.A. City Councilman David Ryu District, to limit the impact of on in [City Council] is that doing López-Calderón said. money on local elections is moving forward. After a 14-0 City Council vote on May 22, City Attorney Mike Feuer will draft three ordinances banning behested payments and developer contributions. Councilman Marqueece Harris- Dawson, 8th District, was absent during the vote. The first draft ordinance, based on Ryu’s proposal, will prohibit contributions from developers from the time they file an application for a planning entitlement with the city until a year after their application has been resolved. The second will also focus on developer contributions, though it includes an expanded definition of who qualifies as a developer put forward by the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, which approved the proposal in February. The third potential ordinance will focus on behested payments, such as gifts to a charity or nonprofit solicited by an elected official. Once drafted, Feuer’s proposals will go to the council’s Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, which will then consider sending the draft ordinances back to the full council for a vote. The council will be able to approve two of the three proposed ordinances, one each for developer contributions and behested payments. If approved, the ordinances will be effective after the 2020 election cycle. Ryu’s initial proposal included bans on developer contributions and behested payments, but after many questions and much discussion about which groups would be included in restrictions on behested payments and how that could negatively affect many nonprofits and charities, the two restrictions were separated. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, one of the council members who supported bifurcat- ing developer contributions and behested payments, said he didn’t want to “self-incriminate” for supporting nonprofits doing good work in his district and across the city. O’Farrell and his colleagues raised numerous questions about who could raise money and for which groups. “[The discussion] illustrates the complexities involved in this,” O’Farrell said. Councilman Gil Cedillo, 1st District, questioned if there actually was a problem with untoward payments in Los Angeles City Hall and encouraged more study to ensure there is an issue. “Perception is reality in many instances, but so are hysterias,” Cedillo said. When he addressed the council, Ryu was undeterred by the questions. 6 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills considers 4 a.m. bar bill heads to the state Assembly n Two L.A. Assembly elimination of hotel room cap members are co-authors of SB 58 n A 1984 law placed rooms in Beverly Hills since 1984. Back then, the City Council By luke harold a 1,000-room limit approved the hotel room cap due on future hotel to concerns about the quality of A bill that would allow 10 development in the city life, preserving the character of California cities, including Los nearby residential areas, minimiz- Angeles and West Hollywood, to ing traffic impacts and other envi- By luke harold extend their alcohol sale hours until 4 ronmental impacts due to new a.m. passed the state Senate on May hotel development, according to 21. Beverly Hills might eliminate a city staff. Beverly Hills City The bill, introduced by Sen. Scott 1984 law that placed a limit on Councilman Julian Gold said the Wiener (D-San Francisco), made it to photo courtesy of Angel City Brewery the number of new hotel rooms in cap is “at best arbitrary,” and the governor’s desk last year in its If the law passes, bars, restaurants and other venues will have the the city. council members agreed that the previous iteration, SB 905. But then- The Planning Commission law is no longer relevant. Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed it with a option to stay open and serve alcohol until 4 a.m., if their cities allow. received direction from the City “We have protections in terms note that said “we have enough mis- Council on May 21 to consider of impacts for hotels,” Beverly chief from midnight to 2.” If the bill Commerce also supports SB 58. Committee and on the Senate floor. striking the law, which placed a Hills City Councilwoman Lili makes it through the Legislature The bill has faced opposition due Wiener thanked his colleagues in a cap of 1,000 new hotel rooms that Bosse said. again, proponents hope Gov. Gavin to concerns of increased drunk dri- news release “for understanding the could be added in the city after The city approved one hotel in Newsom will sign it into law. ving and other public safety hazards. need for cities to have flexibility” 1984. 2016, One Beverly Hills, that Beginning as early as 2022, the bill Los Angeles City Councilman Paul over nightlife. “The nature of what drives our would add 134 units once it’s would launch a pilot program that Koretz, 5th District, said he’s “truly “California’s current rigid, outdat- economy is changing,” Beverly constructed. Two projects that gives the 10 cities the option to disappointed” that the bill made it ed, blanket 2 a.m. closing time no Hills City Councilman Robert have been proposed but not yet extend sales of alcoholic beverages to through the Senate. longer makes sense,” Wiener said. Wunderlich said. approved include an eight-story as late as 4 a.m. They can also keep “This bill has the potential to “Nightlife is so important for the cul- Based on the number of rooms hotel at 55 N. La Cienega Blvd. the current 2 a.m. closing time. In endanger millions of Californians ture and economy of our cities. Our that have been constructed or are that would add 195 new hotel addition to L.A. and West who could be within harm’s way as entire state will benefit from allowing in the planning process, there has rooms, and a four-story, 94-room Hollywood, other cities in the bill are drunk drivers make their way into cities the flexibility to extend their been a net increase of 838 hotel hotel at 140-150 S. Lasky Drive. Cathedral City, Coachella, Fresno, commuter traffic,” he said in a state- nightlife if they see fit.” Long Beach, Oakland, Palm Springs, ment. “I’m hoping that legislators in Sacramento and San Francisco. the state Assembly exercise more Supporters in L.A. have said it will wisdom in protecting the lives of all We need to keep High Speed Rail Authority help the city compete with other Californians.” up with other major U.S. cities in terms of nightlife. Two Democratic Assembly mem- “Hollywood is one of the top bers who represent Los Angeles, main tourist sues Trump administration tourism destinations in the world and Wendy Carrillo and Miguel Santiago, destinations like Assemblyman Richard Bloom 88% of the projects cost. The feder- in order for us to be competitive we are co-authors of SB 58. need to keep up with other main Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- New York, Miami (D-Santa Monica) issued a state- al government’s input on high and Chicago, all of ment hailing the California high- speed rail has been meager, and its tourist destinations like New York, Santa Monica) voted for the bill last speed rail agency’s decision to sue $3.5 billion award to the state Miami and Chicago, all of whom year in the Assembly Appropriations whom already the federal government over the accounts for less than 5% of the already have late-night service hours Committee and on the Assembly have late-night Trump administration’s recent can- total projected cost. Despite its min- in place,” Ana Martinez, a spokes- floor. His chief of staff, Guy Strahl, celation of approximately $900 imal funding contribution, the fed- woman for the Hollywood Chamber did not respond to a request for com- service hours in million in planned funding for the eral government has had an out- of Commerce, said via email. “SB 58 ment on the assemblyman’s position place.” high-speed rail. sized role in shaping the planning will attract more tourism to our com- on this year’s version. “I applaud the California high- of the project, including driving munity and elevate our neighborhood Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) -Ana Martinez speed rail authority’s lawsuit, some of its weaknesses and chal- and Los Angeles.” voted for the bill in the Senate Hollywood Chamber of which directly challenges the lenges. The West Hollywood Chamber of Governmental Organization Commerce Trump administration’s needless “The federal government should attack on the project,” Bloom said. be our partner not our antagonist,” “The federal government has failed the statement continues. the state as a partner and has failed “Unfortunately, the Trump admin- to lead the country’s transportation istration has chosen the latter, policy in a progressive direction. repeatedly undermining The California high-speed rail is California’s transportation policy the biggest mobility project in the and the interests of our state. I sup- state since the Interstate Highway port Governor Newsom’s effort to System decades ago. The creation fight for California and applaud his of that system was a product of ongoing commitment to complet- state and federal collaboration, with ing a statewide high-speed rail sys- the federal government paying tem as our voters have mandated.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 23, 2019 Committee vote on Tom Bergin’s delayed BY CAMERON KISZLA said. mark. Councilman David Ryu, 4th The City Council file on Bergin’s The Los Angeles City Council’s District, who supports awarding shows the last day to act is June 5, Planning and Land Use landmark status to the Bergin’s and Hixon said he’s worried this Management Committee deferred building, said attorneys hired by delay might be enough to derail his to May 28 its consideration of the Bergin’s owner Derek Schreck used group’s quest for a historic-cultural building once home to the Irish bar a procedural issue to force a delay, monument designation. Tom Bergin’s. and “out of an abundance of cau- “This is the sort of situation that The Miracle Mile Residential tion,” City Attorney Mike Feuer’s leaves a very bad taste in people’s Association and the Los Angeles office requested a couple of days to mouths and makes people cynical Conservancy are pushing for his- study the issue. about government … you do what toric-cultural monument status for Schreck did not return a call for they tell you to do, then they pull the Fairfax Avenue building, which comment, but Benjamin Reznik, the rug out from under you,” he housed Bergin’s until the restaurant an attorney with the firm Jeffer said. photo by Maura Turcotte and bar closed after St. Patrick’s Mangels Butler & Mitchell, which Ryu, however, said he’s confident Advocates of a plan to declare the Tom Bergin’s building a landmark will Day 2018. represents Schreck, submitted the building will still be awarded have to wait until next week for the Los Angeles City Council’s Planning Ken Hixon, senior vice president documents to the committee on historic-cultural monument status. of the MMRA, said the delay the day of the hearing that indicate “I have no qualms this is going to and Land Use Management Committee to consider granting the struc- wasn’t announced until the begin- an organized resistance to the move through,” Ryu said. ture historic-cultural monument status. ning of the committee’s May 21 building being given landmark meeting, when the vote was origi- status. Reznik said signatures and nally scheduled. letters have been collected from “We’re utterly perplexed, and more than 100 people who do not I’m embarrassed and angry,” Hixon want the building declared a land- New exhibits rebuild the hit shows of yesteryear

photo courtesy of the Hollywood Museum Hollywood notables were in attendance for the Hollywood Museum’s May 14 debut of three new exhibits: “The Batman 80th Anniversary,” “The Catwomen” and “The Bionic Woman and The Six Million Dollar Man.” Guests included Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District; Donelle Dadigan, founder and president of the Hollywood Museum; Lee Majors, star of “The Six Million Dollar Man,” and his wife, Faith Majors; Peter Mark Richman, who acted in “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman”; and Kenny Johnson, who created “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman.” The museum is located in the Max Factor building at 1660 N. Highland Ave. For information, visit thehollywoodmuseum.com. Learn the business of Hollywood at 2019 Expo The Hollywood Chamber of painting their faces. Also, hair styl- Commerce will host the annual ist Claudia Macias will showcase Hollywood Expo tonight, May 23, “hair art.” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the DJ Complex Lex will spin on the Hollywood Palladium. overhead balcony and award prizes The annual chamber function is a throughout the night. Samples will premiere networking event specifi- be featured from Hollywood’s best cally geared toward travel and restaurants. The night also features tourism professionals and provides an interactive photo booth, a virtual attendees an opportunity to learn reality room, an Instagrammable art what’s hot and happening in wall, caricature artists and Gift of Hollywood. Fame’s display, which features self- The Hollywood Expo attracts ie ops with a mock “Walk of Fame” over 300 concierges, group travel star. planners, business owners and The Expo will end with a private community members. The event VIP after-party in the Lawrence will kick-off promptly at 5:30 p.m., Welk Lounge, a step back into the with Starline Tours showcasing its glory of Old Hollywood with a per- digital double-decker bus in honor formance by lounge singer Haley of the company’s 50-year anniver- Copello, followed by an on-stage sary. The expo features museums, performance by the Brandon attractions and entertainment Brown Collective. Desserts will be venues, as well as a hosted bar. provided by Duidough Cookielab, Found Agency will feature a vari- Food & Bounty and CAKE- ety of talent on display, including Gourmet Sugar Services. Jozolo Aerial Artists performing The Hollywood Palladium is overhead and muralist Gared located at 6215 Sunset Blvd. For Luquet showcasing a one-of-a-kind information, email Kaylee Kiecker, art wall. Body painter Letta Art will executive vice president of the paint models’ bodies while makeup Hollywood Chamber, at artist Addie De La Torre will be [email protected]. 8 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Gilmore Heritage Auto Show to celebrate a milestone at the Farmers Market BY EDWIN FOLVEN by actress Jayne Mansfield. Many Company created many other other classic cars will be included, attractions on the property, includ- The Original Farmers Market such as Corvette Stingrays, and ing a stadium used for football, auto will be a classic car and vintage Ford Model As and Model Ts. racing and other events, a baseball auto lover’s dream when more than “Twenty-five years is a mile- stadium and drive-in movie theater. 100 vehicles go on display at the stone. We have really taken a lot of The Original Farmers Market was 25th annual Gilmore Heritage Auto time curating some beautiful cars,” established in 1934 and has been a Show on Saturday, June 1, from 11 said Ilysha Buss, marketing man- popular destination for residents a.m. to 5 p.m. ager for the Original Farmers and tourists ever since. Visitors can walk among the clas- Market. “Both sides of Gilmore A.F. Gilmore Company Vice sic cars and see rarities from private Lane will be filled up with muscle President Mark Panatier said the car collectors. This year’s theme is cars. The auto show is always a lot show debuted during the Farmers muscle cars, and the show promises of fun.” Market’s 60th anniversary celebra- to feature some beauties. The Gilmore Heritage Auto tion and has grown into a much- Highlights include a 1956 Shelby Show pays homage to the history of anticipated annual tradition. Cobra 427 SC, a 1971 Plymouth the A.F. Gilmore Company, which “The Gilmore Heritage Auto Roadrunner, and multiple operates the Farmers Market. A.F. Show is a treasured part of our deep Chevrolet Camaros from the late Gilmore purchased land for a dairy automotive history and we are so 1960s and early ‘70s. The Petersen farm near Third Street and Fairfax proud to celebrate its 25th anniver- Automotive Museum will display a Avenue in 1880 and struck oil in sary with a magnificent show of 1957 Lincoln Premiere once owned 1900 while digging wells. The dis- classic American muscle cars,” covery led to the launch of the Panatier said. “Each year, we exhib- Gilmore Oil Company, which it an in-depth collection of some of “We have really became well-known for its special- the world’s finest classic cars in a taken a lot of time ly-formulated gasoline and filling truly unique format where attendees stations that operated throughout can get up close with both the cars curating some the first half of the 20th century. and their owners. Our 25th anniver- beautiful cars.” The company was also known for sary event is going to be sensation- creative marketing campaigns. al.” -Ilysha Buss, marketing man- Visitors can see a replica of a Panatier said a fun part of the ager for the Original Farmers Gilmore Oil filling station at the show comes at the end when own- Market market. ers fire up their cars before leaving. Over the years, the A.F. Gilmore “We do a drive-off at 5 o’clock,” he added. “People get in their cars and rev their engines as they are starting to head off. It’s really a fun show.” The Original Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third St. For photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market information, call (323)933-9211, or The 25th annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show rolls into the Farmers visit farmersmarketla.com. Market on June 1. This year’s car show has a muscle car theme.

photo by Jamie Pham/GLAZA Guests at the “Beastly Ball” had up-close encounters with some of the zoo’s inhabitants, as well as food, entertainment and more. ‘Beastly Ball’ benefit raises $1.2 million for L.A. Zoo The Greater Los Angeles Zoo raised this past weekend go Association raised nearly $1.2 towards many important pro- million at its annual “Beastly grams, including education to Ball” benefit on May 18. enhance the public’s understand- More than 800 guests attended ing of the challenges facing the fundraiser, which honored wildlife and the need for conser- oceanographer, explorer and vation action.” author Dr. Sylvia Earle. Dubbed “Beastly Ball” guests, dressed “Her Deepness” by The New in safari casual attire and enjoyed Yorker, Earle has dedicated her an evening stroll that began in the life to protecting the ocean and zoo’s Australia section. Animals its wildlife. GLAZA also recog- on display included Tasmanian nized Glen Curado, founder and devils, western grey kangaroos CEO of the World Harvest and cassowaries. Participants Charities and Family Services, also enjoyed zookeeper talks, with its inaugural Conservation entertainment, beverages and Hero Award, and honored retired samples from many of Los GLAZA President Connie Angeles’ well-known restau- Morgan for her 16 years of ser- rants, and local wine and arti- vice to the Los Angeles Zoo. sanal spirit purveyors. “Saturday’s event was a The event culminated with a tremendous success and we are program focused on the event’s so grateful to our community honorees, followed by a live auc- who came out in support of tion benefitting the zoo’s conser- GLAZA and the L.A. Zoo,” said vation and habitat protection pro- interim GLAZA President Dawn grams. For information, visit Petersen-Amend. “The monies lazoo.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 23, 2019 Four decades of caring for those who need it most

On May 19, hundreds of moms, hero characters including nurses at the reunion, thank them dads and kids came to the Harvey Superman, Batgirl and Paw Patrol again and show off Frankie so they Morse Auditorium at Cedars-Sinai characters, and many of the chil- can see what a good job they did.” Medical Center to celebrate the dren were dressed in superhero cos- The staff of the Cedars-Sinai 40th annual neonatal intensive care tumes. NICU, part of the Maxine Dunitz unit reunion. Children, teens and Adding to the fun, Rampage, the Children’s Health Center, wel- even grown-ups who were once mascot of the Los Angeles Rams, comed families and the hundreds of tiny preemies in the NICU had an posed for photos with families. The babies they once cared for. opportunity to reunite with their event also featured face painting, Dr. Charles Simmons, chair of caregivers and show how much mask decorating, a game booth and the Department of Pediatrics and they’ve grown. music. director of the Division of The giant party featured super- Los Angeles mom Grace Fontana Neonatology, said the reunion was brought her daughter Frankie, who “a day of gratitude and celebration was born five weeks premature in for the families and the medical November, to the reunion. center.” photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center WeHo to host “It’s thanks to the nurses that Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Former patients of the neonatal intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai and Frankie had such a good start,” Beverly Blvd. For information, visit their families came to the Harvey Morse Auditorium on May 19 for the CicLAvia in Fontana said. “I want to see the cedars-sinai.org. 40th annual reunion. August

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On Aug. 18, people will have to navigate some major streets in Hollywood and West Hollywood on their own two feet. The Meet the Hollywoods CicLAvia event will close 6.5 miles of streets – about 2.5 miles in West Hollywood – to cars, motorcycles and electric scooters. Instead, people can bike, walk, roller skate, skateboard or use any other non- motorized option. CicLAvia will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., though the streets will be closed to cars from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be nine points for cars to cross the route, though the cars will not be permitted to travel on closed streets. The West Hollywood City Council voted 4-1 to approve the event at its May 20 meeting. Councilman John Duran voted against the plan because “it’s a great idea, just not in one of the most dense areas of Southern California.” He said the street closures go “too far” and create too much of a disruption. “I think it’s an incredible burden on our residents and their ability to travel freely on a Sunday in the summer,” Duran said. The other council members, however, said as long as the concerns of the business community – especially businesses that would be negatively impacted by a day without cars – were heard, CicLAvia would be a great way to get people out from behind their steering wheels and innto face-to-face communication, which could help develop a better sense of community. “It’s important to remember that these are our streets. It’s our public space, and we forget how much public space we give up to cement and cars,” Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey Horvath said. The street closures will start at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards, then travel east down Santa Monica Boulevard to Highland Avenue, where the route turns north. At Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, the route turns east again and travels along Hollywood Boulevard to the intersection with Vermont Avenue. Similar CicLAvia events have been attended by more than 50,000 people, according to West Hollywood’s staff report, and on Aug. 18, the city plans to host information booths at two activity hubs, one near Plummer Park and another at Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards. For information, visit ciclavia.org. 10 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Dodgers to host seventh annual LGBT night

The Los Angeles Dodgers will tronic pop trio Years & Years as its Collins of Netflix’s hit show “Queer host their seventh annual LGBT headliners. Eye,” and former Dodger Billy Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium Bean, who currently serves as May 31, for a 7:10 p.m. game will feature a ceremonial first pitch Major League Baseball’s vice pres- against the Philadelphia Phillies, by Dodger owner, tennis legend, ident and special assistant to the and an exclusive Dodger LGBT- and gender and LGBTQ rights commissioner, as special guests on themed duffle bag is available as advocate Billie Jean King. Aside LGBT Night. part of a special ticket package. from her 39 Grand Slam titles, King “We look forward to creating a For the third consecutive year, was awarded the Presidential Medal fun and memorable night as we the Dodgers have partnered with of Freedom in 2009 by President strive to grow this annual event into L.A. Pride and will host the official Barack Obama in recognition of her the largest in all of professional 2019 L.A. Pride kickoff party at work on and off the court. sports,” said Dodgers’ Senior Vice Dodger Stadium beginning at 5:30 The world’s largest provider of President of Marketing, p.m. in the Right Field Plaza Bar programs and services for LGBT Communications and Broadcasting and lasting until first pitch at 7:10 people, the Los Angeles LGBT Erik Braverman. p.m. Produced by non-profit orga- Center, and its CEO Lorri Jean will LGBT Night on May 31 will also nization Christopher Street West, be honored during pregame cere- include Friday Night Fireworks pre- L.A. Pride is Southern California’s monies with a Dodgers Community sented by Denny’s and will feature biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, with Hero Award. The national anthem a special music mix by DJ Bowie the L.A. Pride Festival and L.A. will be performed by singer and Jane. Fans are invited on the field Pride Parade taking place in West actress Nikki Blonsky, who is best immediately following the game for photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers Hollywood on the weekend of June known for her roles in “Hairspray,” the fireworks show. A ticket package for LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium on May 31 includes 8-9. The festival will feature “Geography Club” and “This is Dodger Stadium is located at entry to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies and a Dodger LGBT- Grammy-winning superstar 40.” The Dodgers will also wel- 1000 Vin Scully Ave. For informa- themed duffel bag. Meghan Trainor and British elec- come the cast and creator David tion, visit dodgers.com/lapride. LA Galaxy to host Pride Night in Carson

As part of its 50th anniversary track record of inclusivity, particu- packages will receive an exclusive celebraton, the Los Angeles LGBT larly regarding the LGBT commu- Pride Night fanny pack designed Center – the world’s largest LGBT nity. When former LA Galaxy play- with rainbow-colored straps. organization – is teaming up with er Robbie Rogers – who is also a “We are extremely excited to host the professional soccer team LA center supporter – became the first our sixth annual Pride Night on Galaxy for its sixth annual Pride openly gay male athlete to join June 2 and partner with the Los Night on Sunday, June 2, at Dignity MLS, he received nothing short of Angeles LGBT Center in conjunc- Health Sports Park in Carson. The moral support from his teammates,” tion with this event,” LA Galaxy five-time Major League Soccer said Melantha Hodge, the center’s President Chris Klein said. “For the Cup champions will be competing strategic partnership manager. “We past 50 years, the center has done against the New England are thrilled to partner with LA outstanding work in Los Angeles Revolution at 7:30 p.m. Galaxy for their Pride Night, espe- and beyond for the LGBT commu- Prior to the match, American Idol cially as part of the center’s 50th nity, and we are proud to collabo- Season 14 finalist and Los Angeless anniversary year.” rate with them as we celebrate soc- LGBT Center supporter Rayvon Pride Night ticket packages range cer for all during our match.” Owen will sing the national from $20-$116, with proceeds ben- Dignity Health Sports Park is anthem. efiting the center. Every ticket hold- located at 18400 Avalon Blvd., photo courtesy of the Los Angeles LGBT Center “LA Galaxy has an excellent er of the specially-priced ticket Carson. For information or tickets, The L.A. LGBT Center has teamed up with LA Galaxy to celebrate Pride visit lagalaxy.com/pride or lalgbt- Night on June 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Special treatment for LGBT center.org. seniors in Hollywood

The Los Angeles LGBT four times less likely to have Center joined forces with the Los children and grandchildren to Angeles County Department of support them and twice as likely Workforce Development, Aging as their heterosexual counterparts and Community Services on to live alone. Nationally, two out May 16 to celebrate local LGBT of 10 LGBT seniors live on seniors at a free luncheon at the $20,000 or less per year. center’s intergenerational Anita “At WDACS, we are commit- May Rosenstein Campus. ted to building an age-friendly Seniors also toured the Harry future throughout our region that & Jeanette Weinberg Senior enables our growing older adult Center, located along the north- population to thrive. During ern side of the two-acre campus. May, L.A. County joins the rest The facility serves as the main of the nation in celebrating Older offices of the center’s senior ser- Americans month, where we vices. More than 6,000 people acknowledge the incredible con- 50 and older are registered as tributions of older adults as clients for the center’s senior grandparents, volunteers, men- programs. tors, civic leaders and more,” “Today, many LGBT people WDACS acting Director Otto enjoy newfound freedoms, such Solórzano said. “We are very as fair treatment and marriage proud to celebrate LGBT Elders equality, because our LGBT Day with our partners at the Los older adults fearlessly paved the Angeles LGBT Center, but most way for the movement decades of all, to recognize the trailblaz- ago,” said Kiera Pollock, director ers that have championed equal of senior services. “Now they are rights and social acceptance for paving the way again, navigating the LGBT community.” the challenges and discrimination The center’s senior services we will face as we age. The cen- include Triangle Square, an ter and WDACS salute our affordable housing development seniors and all they have given, with 104 units for LGBT and continue to give, to our com- seniors. An additional 98 units munity.” of affordable housing for seniors An estimated 65,000 LGBT will be completed in mid-2020 people over the age of 64 live in as part of Phase II of the Anita Los Angeles, 68% of whom live May Rosenstein Campus pro- alone. Many LGBT seniors ject. struggle to afford housing and For information, visit lalgbt- other necessities because they are center.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 23, 2019

the bill by holding letter writing equality,” CenterLink CEO Lora L. House of Representatives passes Equality Act campaigns, lobbying their represen- Tucker said. tatives, sharing client stories of dis- A similar bill has been filed in the crimination, and engaging in out- Senate, and CenterLink urged On May 17, the U.S. House of Angeles) voted for the legislation. letter endorsing the Equality Act. reach within their communities. Senate leadership to allow it to Representatives passed the Equality “With my brother and his hus- “Many operate with limited staff Centers are the hearts of their com- move forward. Act in a historic moment marking band in mind, I proudly voted to and finances, yet centers across the munities and they are making a sig- For information, visit lgbtcen- the first time a chamber of pass the Equality Act through the nation spent hours advocating for nificant difference in the fight for ters.org. Congress has approved comprehen- House of Representatives. For far sive federal protections for the too long, our government has failed LGBTQ community. to provide our LGBTQ con- The Equality Act would provide stituents with the civil rights and national, consistent non-discrimina- federal protections they need and CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD tion protections for LGBTQ people deserve. But now, with the passage in all aspects of life, amending cur- of this historic legislation, we can rent civil rights laws to explicitly finally help our communities heal PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE prohibit discrimination against the from the wounds inflicted by those LGBTQ community and strengthen who turned a blind eye to their non-discrimination protections for oppression. I call on the U.S. women and other minorities. Senate to follow our lead, reject NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a The bipartisan bill known as HR discrimination disguised as reli- Public Hearing to consider the following item: 5 received unprecedented support, gious freedom, and send the presi- with over 240 co-sponsors and hun- dent the Equality Act to be signed LOCATIONS: HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN dreds of businesses and national into law,” Lopez said in a state- organizations urging the lawmakers ment. Citywide, West Hollywood, California to pass the legislation. Over 150 LGBTQ community U.S. Rep. Jimmy Lopez (D-Los centers signed on to CenterLink’s REQUEST: Amendment to the General Plan to incorporate the recently adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan as an Appendix to the Safety and Noise Element. State Senate passes bill for PERMIT(S): General Plan Amendment, and any other required permits. increased access to HIV meds APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood With a 34-1 vote on May 21, the California Senate passed legislation by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San TIME/PLACE Monday, June 3, 2019 Francisco) and Assemblymember OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. Todd Gloria’s (D-San Diego) to West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – reduce barriers to accessing HIV- Council Chambers preventative medications. The bill now heads to the Assembly for 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard committee hearings in the coming West Hollywood, CA 90069 weeks. SB 159 authorizes pharmacists to ZONES: All Zones, Citywide furnish pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis to patients without a physician pre- ENVIRONMENTAL scription. The legislation also pro- STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California hibits insurance companies from Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section requiring patients to obtain prior authorization before using their §15061 (Review for Exemption). insurance benefits to obtain PrEP or Wiener PEP. Both provisions will expand well as by Medicare, Medi-Cal and The staff report will be available on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at City Hall, access to PrEP and PEP by increas- Covered California health plans. ing the places where people can Allowing pharmacists to furnish 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, access these medications, increas- these medications will increase the and on-line at www.weho.org ing the number of healthcare pro- number of individuals who choose fessionals who can provide it and to take PrEP or PEP, according to IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those removing onerous and unnecessary SB 159’s authors. Due to PEP’s insurance barriers. time sensitivity, removing the pre- issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this PrEP is a once-daily pill for HIV- authorization requirement is espe- notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City negative people that almost entirely cially important to guarantee that Council, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, eliminates the risk of contracting people can get the medicine within the Public Hearing. HIV. PEP is medication that a per- the first 72 hours post exposure. son takes after being exposed to “By allowing pharmacists to fur- HIV in order to prevent the virus nish these revolutionary medica- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening from taking hold. PEP is a 28-day tions, we will help reduce HIV Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- course of drugs that, if started with- infection rates and create a stronger cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing in 72 hours after exposure to HIV, path toward ending new HIV infec- significantly reduces risk of infections entirely,” Wiener said. “We impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the tion. Both PrEP and PEP are con- must reduce barriers to life-saving City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City sidered critical strategies by many drugs like PrEP and PEP, and [this] TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. to prevent new HIV infections and vote means we are one step closer to ultimately end the epidemic. to doing just that. We have the tools PrEP and PEP are covered by to end new HIV infections, and we Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided most private insurance programs, as can get there in our lifetime.” upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net Mid City West board vote ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. scheduled for June 2 Elections for the Mid City peting for the five renters seats, For further information contact Tara Worden, Assistant Planner, in the Planning West Community Council board seven candidates for six seats in and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: will be held at the Pan Pacific the business category, and 12 [email protected] Senior Activity Center at 141 S. people running for the seven spe- Gardner St. from noon to 6 p.m. cific district seats. on Sunday, June 2. At a forum on May 29, atten- Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk There are 35 seats on the Mid dees will have the opportunity to

City West board and a total of 55 hear from candidates. The forum people running. There are 14 will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. candidates for eight at-large seats at the National Council of Jewish Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- on the board, five candidates for Women, Los Angeles Council тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- the three homeowners seats, house, 543 N. Fairfax Ave. eight people running for the six For information, visit midcity- 6826. non-profit positions, nine com- west.org. 12 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Work continues at many sites along Get some satisfaction at Purple Line Extension subway project Morrison Hotel Gallery In 1968, the then-tour manager behind a band that is the epitome Metro is offering updates on con- for the Rolling Stones introduced of rock royalty. struction along Wilshire Boulevard “the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in The exhibition will be open to for the Purple Line Extension pro- the world.” If half a century of the public May 24 through June ject. packed stadiums, chart-topping 22. Near Wilshire Boulevard and albums and worldwide acclaim Photographs within the exhibit Western Avenue, excavation, con- are any indication, the Stones showcase Richards and band- crete and street maintenance work have more than lived up to the mates in classic portraits, candid- are occurring. Metro plans to moniker. ly at work and in moments of extend work hours at the In conjunction with the Rolling relaxation beyond the stage. Wilshire/Western construction Stones’ ongoing “No Filter” tour, Morrison Hotel Gallery is staging yard in mid-June as tunnel- Morrison Hotel Gallery presents located at the Sunset Marquis ing for the Purple Line extension “Keith, Unfiltered.” – a celebra- hotel, 1200 Alta Loma Road. For project progresses. Work will tion of Keith Richards, a guitar information, visit morrisonhotel- require 24-hour use of the staging legend and the driving force gallery.com. yard. The twin tunneling machines that began excavation last fall are near- ing the Wilshire/Western staging photo courtesy of Metro Letters to the yard. It is anticipated the machines Construction continues at the future site of the Wilshire/Fairfax substa- will be disassembled and removed tion on the Purple Line Extension. from the ground over several weeks Editor in July and August. They will be between Western and Fairfax intermittently closed at Wilshire reassembled in the Wilshire/La avenues may be also in place as Boulevard to support excavation Brea staging yards and future tun- tunneling continues. activities, and intermittent lane neling will proceed west from the Near Wilshire Boulevard and reductions in the area may be neces- Crossword puzzle Kudos on selection Wilshire/La Brea station toward Fairfax Avenue, excavation and sary. Hauling hours are anticipated answers mistakenly as finalist for Beverly Hills. hauling are ongoing. Ogden Drive to increase as excavation continues Hauling and deliveries to and omitted journalism award will be closed intermittently at under Wilshire Boulevard. from the Wilshire/La Brea con- Wilshire Boulevard from 6 a.m. to Advance utility work is also struction staging yards will contin- 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. occurring at the western end of the I enjoy reading the weekly Re “Magazine named finalist ue as tunneling progresses under- Intermittent lane closures may also project in Century City, near Park Labrea News/Beverly Press for SoCal Journalism award,” neath Wilshire Boulevard. be necessary to support deck panel Constellation Boulevard and to get the local news. I also enjoy May 16 issue Underground support is also being maintenance and concrete pouring Avenue of the Stars. Work on a tem- doing the crossword puzzle each provided at the center opening work in the area. Anticipated work hours porary bus layover area has also week. Congratulations on being zone at Wilshire Boulevard and are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday resumed in the median on Santa However, the answers [did] not named a finalist for the SoCal Sycamore Avenue. Wilshire through Friday. Monica Boulevard between Avenue appear anywhere in [the May 16] Journalism Award from the Los Boulevard will be intermittently Subway construction work is also of the Stars and Century Park East. paper. The puzzle was there but Angeles Press Club. Well reduced to one lane in both direc- ongoing in Beverly Hills. Near For questions and concerns, call not the solution. deserved. I believe the Park tions between Sycamore and Wilshire and La Cienega boule- the 24-hour project hotline at I’m very disappointed when Labrea News/Beverly Press sets Mansfield avenues for deliveries. vards, excavation, hauling, instru- (213)922-6934, email the project I’ve put a lot of effort into com- an excellent example for other Intermittent lane reductions on mentation and street restoration is team at [email protected] or pleting the puzzle that I can’t newspapers on true, unbiased Wilshire Boulevard and side streets occurring. North Gale Drive will be visit metro.net. check my answers. journalism and provides to us readers a thorough reporting of what is happening in our commu- L.A. celebrates beautification at conference Margot Siegel nity. I look forward to receiving it every Thursday morning along To kick off National Public with the Los Angeles Times. Works Week, the city of Los Editor’s note: The answers to In this regard, your editor, Angeles Board of Public Works, the crossword puzzle in the May Edwin Folven, deserves our plau- Office of Community 16 issue were erroneously omit- dits for his outstanding journalis- Beautification, and Keep Los ted and later posted online. The tic endeavors. We thank you. Angeles Beautiful hosted the sec- crossword and answers will be ond annual Beautification published weekly in the newspa- George Epstein Conference on May 18. pers. Detroit Street Nearly 400 attendees including local leaders, community members, non-profit organizations and city agencies gathered at City Hall congratulations to network, share ideas and discuss beautification initiatives and efforts. Board of Public Works graduates! 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A suspect robbed a victim in the An unknown suspect committed a At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect 1100 block of La Brea at 10:45 a.m. burglary in the 6200 block of stole a vehicle parked near the P OLICE BLOTTER Wilshire at 2:30 a.m. corner of Yucca and Las Palmas. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 7100 block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 6000 petty theft in the 1200 block of block of Hollywood. Vine at 9:15 a.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the May 19 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect May 11 and May 19. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- At 2:20 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 700 block of Wilton burglarized a vehicle parked in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los assaulted a victim in the 600 block Place at 7 a.m. 600 block of Masselin. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles of Robertson. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. committed a petty theft in the 1600 vehicle parked in the 6400 block of Los Angeles Police block of Vine. Sunset at 6 p.m.

At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Department Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the 9600 block of Wilshire. Department May 12 N. Martel at 11 a.m. 6000 block of Santa Monica.

May 11 May 19 At 12:08 a.m., an unknown sus- At 11:15 a.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect burglarized a pect stole a vehicle parked in the a victim during a domestic vio- vehicle parked in the 6500 block of At 6:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect 800 block of N. Highland. lence incident in the 400 block of Fountain at 8 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 300 assaulted a victim in the 9000 Orange Grove. block of Canon. block of Burton Way. An unknown suspect burglarized a May 18 vehicle parked in the 800 block of An unknown suspect committed a May 12 Muirfield at 1:30 a.m. burglary in the 600 block of West Hollywood At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Plymouth at 2 p.m. pect committed a burglary in the At 2:50 a.m., an unknown suspect Sheriff’s Station At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near 500 block of N. Stanley. committed a petty theft from a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 300 block of the corner of Ivar and De Longre. stole a vehicle parked in the 900 May 13 An unknown suspect burglarized a S. Linden. block of Keniston. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 7200 block of First and Fairfax at 1:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 6:45 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of S. Robertson and Santa Monica at burglary in the 400 block of N. La At 2:43 a.m., an unknown suspect Elm at noon. 12:56 p.m. Cienega at 6 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 300 block May 13 of N. Fairfax. At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:54 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect was arrested for driving under the committed a petty theft in the 7100 At 12:04 a.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the influence of alcohol or drugs in the block of Santa Monica. pect committed a burglary in the 200 block of N. Ridgewood Place. 100 block of S. Rodeo. 700 block of Plymouth. SHOULD I An unknown suspect committed a May 16 An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 7100 block of Santa A suspect assaulted a victim in the victim in the 9300 block of Santa Monica at 10 p.m. 7500 block of Melrose at 7:50 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a SEEK HELP Monica at 8:45 p.m. vehicle parked in the 300 block of At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect S. Fairfax at 1:15 a.m. WITH MY May 14 committed a petty theft in the 400 May 13 block of S. La Brea. At 9:51 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:50 a.m., an unknown suspect ESTATE At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft near the burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked near the corner of Olive and Santa Monica. 400 block of N. Arden. petty theft in the 100 block of The PLANNING? corner of Doheny and Olympic. Grove at 10 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized a t is possible to prepare one’s

An unknown suspect committed a tim in the 7800 block of Santa vehicle parked in the 5800 block of own estate plan using do-it- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 300 block of N. Monica at 1:30 a.m. Santa Monica at 7:35 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 500 yourself software or fill-in-the- Rodeo at 3:53 p.m. I block of S. La Brea. blank forms. It is unlikely, howev- At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect

At 11:48 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 8500 committed a petty theft in the 1400 er, that these methods will result in An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a grand theft in the block of Sunset. block of Vine. a suitable solution that accom- grand theft in the 300 block of S. 8800 block of Burton Way. plishes all of your objectives. It is Fuller at 10:15 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a A suspect stole a bicycle in the 600 generally advisable to consult petty theft in the 8900 block of block of S. Cochran at 9:30 a.m. May 14 At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect with a qualified attorney who can Santa Monica at 6:01 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a At noon, an unknown suspect interpret the various laws dealing 7000 block of Lanewood. vehicle parked in the 700 block of committed a petty theft in the 6400 with property rights, taxes, wills, May 15 block of Sunset. Arden at 3 p.m. trusts and probate. An unknown suspect committed a A suspect assaulted a victim dur- If you choose not to seek the grand theft near the corner of An unknown suspect assaulted a At 4:14 p.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in Clinton and Gardner at 8:50 p.m. victim near the corner of Vine and assistance of an attorney, carefully committed a petty theft in the 300 the 1000 block of Curson at 2 a.m. Willoughby at 3 p.m. review organizations or business- block of Rodeo. May 14 es which offer assistance in the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect area of estate planning without the May 15 committed a petty theft in the 7600 At 12:42 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the block of Santa Monica. pect committed a burglary in the use of practicing attorneys.Just as At midnight, an unknown suspect 7500 block of Melrose. 300 block of N. Fairfax. client satisfaction with particular committed a residential burglary in May 16 attorneys may vary, so too will the the 300 block of S. Swall. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of satisfaction experienced by those At 12:37 p.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 7200 block of An unknown suspect committed a Spaulding and Eighth at 8:15 p.m. individuals using non-lawyers to pect burglarized a vehicle parked Hollywood at 3:55 a.m. petty theft from a vehicle parked in in the 9000 block of Santa Monica. assist them in dealing with estate the 100 block of N. Hamilton at 3 At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:45 a.m., a suspect robbed a planning issues. Always use com- p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a victim in the 6100 block of Wilshire. 7900 block of W. Third. mon sense. It will most often be vehicle parked near the corner of At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect your best guide. Croft and Romaine at 1:45 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft from a An unknown suspect burglarized a If you decide to consult with an cle parked in the 800 block of vehicle parked in the 9300 block of vehicle parked near the corner of At 5:28 p.m., an unknown suspect Fairfax at 10 a.m. estate planning attorney, you can Wilshire. Fountain and El Centro at 9 p.m. committed a burglary in the 9200 save time and money by preparing

block of Sunset. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect thoroughly for your meeting. You May 16 pect committed a grand theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the can organize information regarding May 17 1000 block of Cole. 1200 block of N. June. At 11:27 a.m., an unknown sus- your assets, liabilities, disposition

pect committed a grand theft in the At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized a desires and other objectives as well in the 200 block of N. Beverly assaulted a victim in the 8900 tim in the 100 block of The Grove vehicle parked near the corner of as gather important documents Drive. block of Santa Monica. at 2:20 p.m. Ogden and Wilshire at 10:50 p.m. such as prior wills or trusts, powers

An unknown suspect committed a of attorney, life insurance policies, An unknown suspect committed a At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- employment benefits and other petty theft in the 200 block of petty theft in the 7100 block of committed a petty theft in the 1100 pect burglarized a vehicle parked Linden at 5 p.m. Santa Monica at 6 p.m. block of N. Orange. in the 1700 block of N. Cherokee. related documents and information.

At 9:16 p.m., an unknown suspect May 18 An unknown suspect committed a May 17 KRAMER LAW GROUP committed a grand theft in the 400 burglary in the 800 block of N. block of N. Canon. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Curson at 10:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- robbed a victim near the corner of tim in the 600 block of N. Orange Stephen W. Kramer May 18 Flores and Santa Monica. At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- at 1:40 a.m. 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 pect assaulted a victim in the 6200 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Hollywood. At 3:10 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles, CA 90036 pect committed a residential bur- tim in the 600 block of N. committed a burglary in the 100 (323)964-7100 glary in the 200 block of S. Rodeo. Robertson at 2:45 a.m. May 15 block of Swall. A participating member of

An unknown suspect committed a At 5:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:20 a.m., an attempted bur- An unknown suspect committed a AARP courtesy Union commercial burglary in the 8900 robbed a victim in the 800 block of glary was reported in the 6300 burglary in the 9000 block of Privilege block of Wilshire at 1:41 a.m. Larrabee. block of Wilshire. Burton Way at 4:50 a.m. extended Network

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Maddalena Restaurant delights at San Antonio Winery by Jill Weinlein At Maddalena Restaurant, guests ing the winery running when the tours are available on the hour from can enjoy the best eggplant parmi- Great Depression hit. Nearly all of noon to 5 p.m. giana in Los Angeles and the excel- the wineries in Los Angeles closed There’s plenty to offer for diners, lent output of the San Antonio their doors, except for San Antonio too, and as we walked into Winery, the oldest producing win- Winery. Maddalena’s Restaurant, we ery in L.A. and home to After prohibition and with the admired many of the fresh pastas, Maddalena. help of his family – including grilled meats, gourmet salads, For National Malbec Day (April Italian nephew Stefano Riboli and sandwiches and large desserts on 17), I joined Melissa Gonzalo, the Riboli’s wife, Maddalena Satragni display. Gonzalo told me the chefs winery’s public relations director, – the business bloomed. San make the best lasagna and eggplant for a taste of the eats and drinks at Antonio Winery purchased vine- parmigiana dishes anywhere in Los San Antonio Winery, which was yard properties in Monterey Angeles. We ordered both, as well named “American Winery of the County in the 1970s and in the as grilled salmon and a vegetarian Year” for 2018 by Wine Enthusiast. prestigious Rutherford appellation burger with crispy fries. Part of the annual Wine Star of Napa Valley in the 1980s. The We enjoyed our Italian fare with Awards, the prestigious title repre- family also planted vineyards in the a glass of Opaque Malbec made at sents the highest standard of excel- Paso Robles region, where it their winery in Paso Robles. This lence for an American winery and opened a modern winery facility family proprietary blend, made is based on a winery’s commitment and tasting room. with Zinfandel, Syrah, cabernet to quality, innovation, sustainability The geographic diversity is on sauvignon, grenache, petit verdot and heritage. display in the spacious wine tasting and petite sirah grapes, offers ripe In the 1880s, the temperate room in Los Angeles, where a vari- raspberry and blackberry flavors, as Mediterranean climate made Los ety of wines are available, includ- well as notes of vanilla and spice. It Angeles the premier city for growing many that bear family names: paired perfectly with the lasagna ing grapes and winemaking in Riboli Family Wine Estates, Stella and eggplant parmigiana. California, Gonzalo said. In 1917, Rosa, Maddalena, Bodega San We finished with a tiramisu and Santo Cambianica from Lombardy, Antonio Sangria, San Antonio cannoli filled with a sweet creamy Italy, immigrated to L.A. and start- California Champagne and many ricotta. Gonzalo told me the pastry ed this winery, which he named more. chefs make one of the best cheese- after his patron saint, St. Anthony. Winemaking tours are also avail- cakes ever, but I’ll have to save that However, over its 102-year his- able, and visitors may receive com- experience for my next visit to the photo by Jill Weinlein tory, San Antonio Winery has faced plimentary wine sips or pay for a trattoria-style winery and restau- Besides Italian fare, the chefs at Maddalena Restaurant at the San challenges. In 1919, the U.S. $15 artisan flight for premium rant. Antonio Winery grill salmon and make a terrific vegetarian burger that is Congress passed the Volstead Act, tastes, including whites, bold reds, Maddalena is a good spot for served with fries. which enacted prohibition in sparkling wines, or a sweet and lunch, when you’ll find all types of America. Cambianica partnered semi-sweet selection. The tours are Angelenos enjoying a meal, includ- with the Catholic Church to make available on the hour on weekdays ing Maddalena herself or other very hands-on in running the San Antonio Winery for memorable altar wines for communion, keep- from noon to 4 p.m., and weekend Riboli family members, as they’re restaurant and winery. Italian and American dishes with Many of the servers and staff award-winning wines. have worked here for years. They The restaurant is open every day similar to a banana soufflé with ūbe know the regulars on a first-name for brunch, serving breakfast and RESTAURANT NEWS beignets, caramel glacé and basis, including ladies lunch lunch favorites starting at 9:30 a.m. mignardises. It’s plated tableside for groups, downtown L.A. lawyers, The winery is open Sunday- by Jill Weinlein an ultimate sweet finish. A special bankers and a handsome police Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and wine pairing is $35 to $45 per guest. helicopter pilot who sat near us and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to a $110 value. Next, they’ll enjoy a lafoodbowl.com/events/tesse- told us he eats here once a week. 8 p.m. Parking is free in a lot at the BEVERLY HILLS Next time you are in downtown winery. $$ 737 Lamar St., romantic shared mezze dinner for secret-food-bowl-menu. 8500 W. two at the onsite Cleo restaurant, Sunset Blvd., (310)360-3866. L.A., enjoy a fun culinary outing at (323)223-1401. Pasta lovers starting with two mezze dishes, one signature dish and one shared main. unite at Mr. C Dessert includes baklava or flour- St. Felix celebrates onight, May 23, join others at less chocolate cake. This dinner for 10-year anniversary two is valued at $110. The the authentic Italian table for a oday, May 23, St. Felix says T overnight package starts at $350 a pasta-centric culinary journey of thanks to the community with classic and contemporary interpre- night and runs through May 31. T “Recession Roll-Back Pricing” of tations presented by some of Los 8384 W. Third St., (323)658-6600. $6 for all of its famous, premium Angeles’ most celebrated chefs at signature cocktails. These iconic Mr. C Beverly Hills. Giuseppe WEST HOLLYWOOD libations, available all day and Manco from the Restaurant at Mr. night at both the Hollywood and C, Gino Angelini of Angelini Female chefs West Hollywood locations, will be Restaurant Group, and Jackson the same price as when the restau- Kalb of Jame Enoteca will be rant and bar launched its legendary joined by pasta chef Maria Marini at Pacifique n Tuesday, May 28, a stellar happy hour – available from 4 to 8 and “sfoglina” Roberta Galletti of p.m. – a decade ago. 8945 Santa the Michelin-starred Trattoria Ofemale chef lineup will be in the kitchen at Pacifique offering Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, Amerigo 1934 in Savigno, Italy. (310)275-4428; 1602 Cahuenga This special dinner and hands-on their unique twist on fried chicken. Chefs Danielle Sobel (Pacifique), Blvd., (323)469-5001. culinary demonstrations will take place poolside at Mr. C starting Kuniko Yagi (Pikunico), Nyesha Arrington and Kat Turner (Highly DOWNTOWN LA with a Bellini upon arrival. There will be passed hors d’oeuvres, Likely) are preparing a $45 per per- unlimited freshly made pasta sam- son special LA Times’ Food Bowl Magic carpet ride at ples from each chef, and bottomless menu. Offerings will be paired with beverages, including craft beers by Kikori whiskey cocktails and Ramona wine spritzers. This one- OUE Skyspace LA Peroni and specialty wines from hroughout May, OUE Antinori. Tickets are available for night-only dinner is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available on TSkyspace LA is partnering $95 at sevn.ly/xA6BL2JI. 1224 with Disney to offer visitors magic Beverwil Drive, (877)334-5623. Eventbrite. 631 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310)359-0788. carpet mat rides at the Skyslide with Aladdin-themed decorations BEVERLYWOOD and photo opportunities. 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Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor L.A. river included in state grant Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that L.A. has been awarded $43.6 million from the California Transportation Commission’s Active Transportation Program to strengthen the city’s infrastructure. These funds will help create three miles of new bicycle and walking paths along the L.A. River in the West San Fernando Valley, and improve street safety and dedicated bike lanes in South Los Angeles. “The path to prosperity is paved with smart investments in our infrastructure,” Garcetti said. The California Transportation Commission awarded two grants to L.A., which were secured with Across 32. College in Atherton, the support of the Southern California California Association of 1. Make a toast 34. Joshes Governments, the region’s 5. Tachometer rdgs. 35. Roush of baseball Metropolitan Planning 9. Tart 36. Some police personnel, Organization, and L.A. Metro. 14. ___ fixe abbr. In the West San Fernando 15. Nobelist Wiesel 38. Rat Pack member Sammy Valley, an $18.8 million grant 16. Lash of old westerns 39. Preferred group will open three miles of 17. Jessica of the “Fantastic 44. Fly with a long proboscis LARiverWay trails to the public, Four” series 45. Woman’s shoe providing Angelenos with a safe 18. Miniature golf stroke 46. City on the Cuyahoga place to walk and bike. The new 19. Rate or rib River path will help Metro complete a 20. Annoying computer 47. Intensely excited project on their 28 By ‘28 Photographs in the Nov. 13, 2003, issue of the Park Labrea News and communications 48. Jessica of ‘Tootsie’ Project list: the L.A. River Bike Beverly Press showed West Hollywood and U.S. Navy officials at a 23. Attacks 49. Complain Path. dedication ceremony for the city’s veterans memorial. In the upper pho- 24. Officer, abbr. 50. Mercury, for one In South L.A., $24.8 million tograph, West Hollywood City Manager Paul Arevalo (at podium) 25. Hot dances 51. Aquatic plant will be directed toward the joined the late Councilman Sal Guarriello and U.S. Navy Admiral John 29. Region of India 52. California’s Santa ___ Broadway/Manchester Active Cotton at the ceremony, which also included the New Directions Color 30. “Losing My Religion” rock Valley Transportation Equity Project. It Guard. Cotton (left) and West Hollywood Councilman Jeffrey Prang group 53. “___ Was a Rollin’ Stone” will fund a dedicated bicycle prepared to unveil the memorial in the lower photograph. Guarriello, a 33. Common (Temptations hit) lane; curb, sidewalk, and cross- World War II veteran who died in 2009, and Prang, who now serves as 34. Michael Jordan teammate 54. Oil grp. walk enhancements; pedestrian Los Angeles County Assessor, were instrumental in establishing the Steve 55. Hi-tech film effects islands and signals; new ADA city’s veterans memorial, which is located at Santa Monica Boulevard 36. The only one 58. Cry of mock horror access ramps; and urban shade and Holloway Drive. It provides a place for solemn tributes and com- 37. Britney Spears song along the corridor. memoration of those who have served. 40. Suitably 41. One more 42. Maj.’s superior 43. Chump 44. They often hang around sports bars 45. Desire 46. It’s just ____ thought! 47. Fermented beverages 49. Messes up badly on the key board 55. Queen’s entourage 56. Lengthy 57. Hair can be raised here 59. Los ___, Calif. 60. Supermodel Hadid 61. Weapon 62. Hole-___ (duffer’s dream) 63. Direction at sea 64. “An Officer and a Gentleman” hero

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Beverly Hills celebrates grand reopening of park Raymond Taylor appointed Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch and the City Council invite interim community services director the public to Beverly Gardens Park Grand Reopening celebration and The Beverly Hills City Council ribbon-cutting on Thursday, May approved a contract with 30, at 5:30 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Raymond Taylor to serve as inter- monument sign and lily pond on im community services director Santa Monica Boulevard at Canon for the city of Beverly Hills. Drive. The city’s current director of After a multiyear, multimillion community services, Nancy dollar renovation, the park has been Hunt-Coffey, was recently restored. appointed to the position of assis- The city’s 112-year-old treasure tant city manager to fill the posi- graces Santa Monica Boulevard for tion left vacant with the promo- 1.9 miles from Wilshire Boulevard tion of George Chavez to city to Doheny Drive. manager. The park’s treasured gems, which photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Taylor is expected to serve in include the electric fountain, cactus the position while the recruitment photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills garden, Beverly Hills monument for a permanent director of com- Taylor sign and lily pond, the Alta Arden sibility. Dog trash receptacles and million to the restoration effort. munity services is conducted over Pergola Garden and fountain, the water bowls provide pet-friendly The park’s four water features the next several months. The Foothill Rose Garden and the amenities. that use recycled water, four pergo- community services director of Malibu and also served as city Doheny Fountain, are restored or In 2012, then-Recreation and las, two rose gardens, one palm gar- oversees the city’s Recreation, manager for Rolling Hills replicated to honor the city’s history. Parks Commissioner and Beverly den and its historic cactus garden Library, Human Services and Estates. His diverse experience The park’s design maintains the Hills resident Robert Anderson make this park a beautiful, expan- Administrative Support divisions. includes work in the fields of pub- original vision from 1907 while recreated the iconic Beverly Hills sive green space for everyone to Taylor is a lifelong employee of lic works, planning and human making it environmentally sustain- monument sign, one of the most walk through, relax and enjoy. city government, most recently resources. able and adding modern design photographed landmarks in the Beverly Gardens Park accounts serving as the city manager of Taylor holds a bachelor’s trends to bring it into the 21st cen- city. This inspired Beverly Hills for nearly one-fourth of the 87 acres Westlake Village for more than 25 degree and a master’s degree tury. Turf reduction and drought- resident Steve Gordon to launch a of park space within 5.7 square years. Additionally, Taylor was from California State University tolerant plantings provide a water grassroots fundraising effort miles. With 15 parks, including a the first city manager for the city at Chico. savings of nearly 50% while through Friends of Beverly community dog park, the city of bioswales cleanse storm water Gardens Park to help the city Beverly Hills is proud to offer beau- runoff. Linear pathways with restore the park, which had lost tifully manicured green space to its raised crosswalks provide flat some of its luster over the years. community members and visitors. crossways for walkers and joggers. Friends of Beverly Gardens Park For information, visit beverly- Ambient lighting and ADA fur- raised just over $4 million and the hills.org/beverlygardensparkrestora- nishings provide safety and acces- city appropriated funds of nearly $8 tion. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills appoints new director of sales and marketing Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Hualalai. Clarke most recently has announced the appointment of served as director of sales and mar- Drew Clarke as the new director of keting at the Four Seasons Hotel sales and marketing, bringing a Gresham Palace Budapest, helping wealth of knowledge and experi- to advance the growth and reputa- ence to the award-winning proper- tion of the five-star property. ty. “We are thrilled to have Drew Clarke will oversee the sales and join our exemplary team in Beverly marketing teams, divisions essen- Hills and know that he will be a tial to the growth and success of the tremendous asset in continuing to screenshot from the newly launched beverlyhills.org homepage hotel. He returns to his home state drive awareness, forge creative of California with his new position partnerships and increase reserva- at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills tions as we enter our third year A redesigned, user-friendly after a career in luxury hospitality at since opening,” said Vanessa locations around the world. Over Williams, general manager of the last two decades, he has worked Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. beverlyhills.org debuts in various capacities including food The Waldorf Astoria Beverly and beverage, human resources, Hills is located at 9850 Wilshire The city of Beverly Hills will be more easily accessible.” and sales and marketing at the Four Blvd. For information, visit waldor- photo courtesy of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly launched its newly designed web- The city’s homepage features a Hills Seasons properties in Santa Barbara fastoriabeverlyhills.com. site at beverlyhills.org. scrolling newsfeed, an “In The Drew Clarke The site is divided into six main Spotlight” section to showcase categories for ease of navigation: community events, and a dynamic City Government, Resident events calendar with motion time- Bar Association hosts annual Supreme Court Luncheon Resources, Community, Doing line. The Beverly Hills Bar Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Corrigan, Mariano-Florentino Business, News & Events and The site will also provide easy Association, in conjunction with All of the court’s justices are Cuéllar, Leondra R. Kruger, How Do I. access to live streaming of City the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation, slated to attend. Chief Justice Tani Goodwin H. Liu and Joshua P. “This is the digital front door of Council meetings, the Beverly will host the 65th annual Supreme G. Cantil-Sakauye will make Groban. our city and a vital communication Hills Public Library and visitor Court Luncheon honoring the extended remarks about the cur- Scholarships will also be pre- tool,” Public Information Manager information. Justices of the Supreme Court of rent state of the judiciary. Also in sented to five low-income, acade- Keith Sterling said. “With new The city is seeking feedback on California on Tuesday, June 4, at attendance will be associate jus- mically qualified students. For dropdown menus and improved the new design through a survey 11:30 a.m., at Four Seasons Hotel tices Ming W. Chin, Carol A. information, visit bhba.org. responsive design for mobile link on the homepage at beverly- devices, we believe information hills.org. 18 May 23, 2019 Summer School & Camps Park Labrea News/Beverly Press El Rodeo PTA disbands Jackie Goldberg approved by LAUSD board The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted ahead of school construction unanimously on May 21 to appoint Jackie Goldberg to fill the vacant District 5 board seat temporarily until the results of the May 14 election are certified by the county of Los Angeles and declared by the city of Los Angeles. The resolution to appoint Goldberg was co-sponsored by all board members. Goldberg, who defeated Heather Repenning, a long-time aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti during the election last week, pending the certification of final voting results, called for increased investment in public education. “I am overwhelmed by the support of so many teachers, adminis- trators, classified employees, par- photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District ents, volunteers and many others,” The El Rodeo PTA met for the final time before the school closes photo courtesy of the LAUSD Goldberg said. “So many of us are Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis recently honored Jackie for two years of construction. El Rodeo students in grades K-5 will doing all we can to help our chil- move to Hawthorne School, and 6-8 grade middle school students will Goldberg, who was approved by the LAUSD Board of Education as its dren succeed. But we all have 5th District representative. start the 2019-20 school year at a newly dedicated middle school, something in common. We know Beverly Vista Middle School, established through the Beverly Hills we are not getting enough invest- Unified School District’s reconfiguration. ment in public education. For all “I am pleased Ms. Goldberg can funding and get resources back into During the meeting, Principal Kevin Allen (left) and Assistant those who helped bring me here, begin serving on the board immedi- classrooms,” added board Vice Principal Kevin Painter were thanked and recognized with Golden we will continue the fight for more ately,” Beutner said. “The students President Nick Melvoin. “I know Oak Service Awards. investment in our children, and we and families in board District 5 that Board Member Goldberg’s Many past PTA El Rodeo presidents were present along with staff will not stop until our children are have a strong, experienced advo- years of local and state experience and parents. getting all they deserve.” cate on the Board of Education.” will be invaluable as we work to “Speakers tearfully shared their fond memories of El Rodeo over Superintendent Austin Beutner “I look forward to working with reverse decades of disinvestment in the years, the meeting was buzzing with awards, gratitude, anticipa- joined LAUSD board members in our new colleague to address our public education.” tion, and excitement for what is to come within the district in the welcoming Goldberg. critical need to increase school For information, visit lausd.net. future,” according to a district news release.

Bill to expand insurance coverage LAUSD board supports cursive handwriting instruction The Los Angeles Unified School enhance motor skills and may help lifelong learners, because the bot- District Board of Education them learn to read. The resolution tom line is that this is good for for child hearing aids advances approved a resolution on May 21 also requests a plan to ensure that kids.” to ensure that cursive handwriting cursive writing is taught in elemen- “Even in today’s high-tech Legislation to expand insurance out-of-pocket costs. For many is taught in elementary school, tary school, to be developed within world, learning to read and write coverage for children’s hearing other families, lack of insurance where keystrokes and technology 90 days. cursive remains an important skill aids recently passed unanimously coverage may mean they have to have overshadowed the need for “All the research cited over the for our students,” LAUSD out of the Assembly Health postpone their child’s hearing aid students to use flowing penman- last decades says that cursive Superintendent Austin Beutner Committee. The measure, intro- maintenance, fittings, adjustments, ship. instruction is conducive to word added. “Research tells us that duced by Assemblyman Richard and audiologist visits. The resolution sponsored by and letter association, and can be many children learn best when Bloom (D-Santa Monica), would The bill, AB 598, is supported by Board Member Dr. Richard helpful to students in their lan- they put pen or pencil to paper. make California the 24th state in a broad coalition of educators, Vladovic cites research indicating guage instruction,” Vladovic said. Let’s make sure we help every stu- the nation to mandate such cover- medical professionals, hearing aid that learning cursive can stimulate “We owe it to them to teach the dent reach their full potential.” age. providers and parents. children’s brain development, fundamentals that can help build For information, visit lausd.net. “Most insurance plans in California treat hearing aids as superfluous accessories when they are actually important medical devices that can assist a child’s lan- guage acquisition and educational advancement,” Bloom said. Now Open in Beverly Hills! “Families shouldn’t be forced to choose between depleting their savings and providing their chil- Call 323-664-1977 dren with these tools.” The California Newborn Online appts. at www.ktmgnow.com Hearing Screening Program provides all California newborns with a hearing status screening. Yet upon finding out their child’s status, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children are often stunned to find out that interventions and Janesri De Silva, related services are not covered by MD, FAAP their health insurance, Bloom said. Only one in 10 children in privately funded plans has coverage for hearing aids and hearing aid services, leaving over 8,000 children without any kind of health insurance coverage for their devices. Martin Fineberg, Thousands of families are forced MD, FAAP Same Day Appointments to pay the full cost of hearing aids, Kids and Teens does not which cost, on average, between Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee $3,000 and $8,000 per pair. Hearing aids must be replaced fre- quently on growing children (a Beverly Hills Office new replacement every three to 240 South La Cienega, #350 five years), causing the cost of Grace Dasovich, devices to increase. According to Beverly Hills, CA 90211 the California Health Benefits MD, FAAP Review Program, an estimated 195 Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 children in need of hearing aids do not have them simply because their We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles families cannot afford to pay the Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Summer School & Camps 19 May 23, 2019 Students cook up careers in culinary arts program On May 20, 32 culinary students from Los Angeles County public high schools were awarded scholarships to continue their studies by Careers through Culinary Arts Program at its annual Los Angeles Region Awards Breakfast. C-CAP President Karen Brosius, alongside C-CAP Los Angeles Program Director Lisa Fontanesi and Culinary Program Coordinator Gail Carney, awarded over $400,000 in scholarships and opportunities to the students. The scholarships were awarded to high school seniors to attend local culinary schools and some of the most prestigious culinary schools in photo by Fred Martin/courtesy of C-CAP the country. Some students also Southern California high school students were awarded more than received C-CAP education scholar- $400,000 in culinary scholarships by the Careers Through Culinary Arts ships that help defray the costs of Program on May 20. books, supplies, housing and other expenses while at community colleges and culinary schools. school seniors to face off in a cook- The C-CAP program offers During the C-CAP Los Angeles ing challenge. Students were judged opportunities including exposure to photo by Patricia Katzman Cooking Competition for on the presentation of their dishes, the restaurant/hospitality business, Fairfax High School students Sae Kim (left), Angie Shin and Jiho Kim Scholarships that was held on March knife skills, techniques in the useful life skills, scholarships and received Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarships on May 16. They were 29, C-CAP re-created the intensity kitchen, taste, sanitary food handling the potential for a fulfilling career. and timeliness. For information, visit ccapinc.org. joined by Dr. Howard Katzman, who works for the Aerospace of a restaurant kitchen for the high Corporation and serves as education chairman of the Los Angeles Chapter of SAMPE, and Joan Pelico, chief of staff for Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District. Benefit raises funds for education and theater programs Geffen Playhouse raised more Belafonte. Actress Jane Fonda pre- Playhouse Artistic Director Matt than $1.3 million for the theater’s sented the Distinction in Theater Shakman and musician Chris Stills. education, community engagement Award to actress Lily Tomlin. The event recognizes the accom- Epstein Scholarships awarded and artistic initiatives at its 17th The evening of unscripted, unan- plishments of leaders in the artistic annual “Backstage at the Geffen” nounced performers and storytellers community, supports the theater’s fundraiser on May 19. was hosted by Julia Sweeney and mission to produce original work to top Fairfax High seniors Actor Danny Glover presented featured personal anecdotes from and raises funds for education and the Artistic Impact Award to Harry Academy Award and Golden Globe community engagement programs. The Los Angeles Chapter of attend college to study engineer- Belafonte, and the award was Award-winner Ben Affleck, actress For information, visit geffenplay- the International Society for the ing, science, mathematics or accepted by daughter Gina Rosemarie DeWitt, Geffen house.org. Advancement of Material and medicine. This year marks the Process Engineering awarded 23rd year the scholarships have three Fairfax High School seniors been awarded. with Irene Epstein Memorial Sae Kim is in the top 1% of her Scholarship awards at an event on class with a GPA of 4.352. She May 16 at Fortune House restau- plans to major in math and bio- rant in the Fairfax District. chemistry at the University of Students Sae Kim, Angie Shin California, Berkeley, and her goal and Jiho Kim each received is to become an obstetrician or $3,000 scholarships and a procla- gynecologist. mation from the city of Los Jiho Kim ranks in the top 1% Angeles. SAMPE’s Los Angeles of her class and will graduate Chapter also provided $2,000 with a GPA of 4.405. She plans to college book awards to three attend UCLA to study bioengi- additional students. neering. While attending high The Irene Epstein Memorial school, she also worked in the Scholarship program was initiat- Clinical Trials Office at Cedars- ed in 1996 shortly after the death Sinai Medical Center and at the of Irene Epstein, wife of longtime California Institute of Fairfax District resident and Regenerative Medicine studying retired aerospace engineer stem cells. George Epstein. The scholarships Shin is also in the top 1% of her recognize the Epstein family’s class with a GPA of 4.327. She desire to assist low-income, acad- plans to attend Harvard emically deserving students University and major in physics. Burroughs to hold celebration for ‘Schools to Watch’ designation

The California Department of California Gold Ribbon School Education has named John with a Title 1 Academic Burroughs Middle School to the Achievement distinction. In 2018, it 2019 “Schools to Watch” list, and was named a National Magnet the school is holding a special cere- School of Excellence and was listed mony to celebrate on Thursday, on the 2017-2018 California Honor May 30, from 9 to 10 a.m. Roll. Burroughs was the only Los “Throughout my tenure as princi- Angeles Unified School District pal, my goal has been to lead John campus to be named to the list. Burroughs Middle School to “This distinction is given to high become a world class school of achieving, high need middle schools overall excellence,” Martinez and allows for schools from all over added. “Together with the leader- California to observe and learn the ship team, the teacher leader cadre, strategies that Burroughs employs faculty, students, parents, and with to ensure student achievement,” the support of strong community Principal Steve Martinez said. partnerships, we have achieved sev- The designation adds to the cam- eral milestones to that effect.” pus’ growing list of accolades. In For information, visit bur- 2017, Burroughs became a roughsms.org. 20 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ breaks video game curse Since video game movie adapta- mess, one that gave us a very white tions first infected Hollywood in Jake Gyllenhaal as the “Prince of 1993 (good ol’ “Super Mario Persia,” allowed Angelina Jolie’s Bros.”), none have become a Lara Croft to punch a great white in bonafide hit. No number of “Mortal the snout, and spent more time in a Kombat,” “Street Fighter,” boring lab than 15th century Spain “Resident Evil,” “Silent Hill” or in “Assassin’s Creed.” “Final Fantasy” sequels add up to When 2018’s yawner “Tomb groups asked a sorcerer to curse more than lining for a landfill Raider” arises as the cream of the video games for all that violence alongside forgotten copies of Atari pixelated crop, something is very allegedly making their kids so 2600’s “E.T.” The entire genre is a wrong. Perhaps angry family aggressive. If that’s true, then “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” is a kind of magical cure, albeit a mod- est one. All it takes is Ryan Reynolds voicing an adorable crea- ture, effective CGI and a storyline less predictable than the final season of “Game of Thrones.” (I’ll never forgive them.) To call “Detective Pikachu” bonkers is a ridiculous hot take that photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures erases 24 years of franchise history Pikachu, voiced by Ryan Reynolds, steals the show in the new film. and all the hours younglings – and some elder folks as well – spent walking the streets in service of event leading up to dad’s alleged most charming moments belong to “Pokémon Go.” Instead, the film accident. But he fancies himself a Tim and Pikachu, an unlikely takes seriously that audiences care detective like his former master, buddy duo. Tim’s pride and discon- about this world. No opening crawl and so the pair traverse the rich elite tent dance nicely with the junior photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures explains how humanity and and the Pokémon-human underbel- god of thunder’s mouthy sarcasm Justice Smith portrays Tim Goodman, who teams up with Pikachu (Ryan Pokémon exist side by side, nor ly in search of answers. and coffee addiction. We owe much Reynolds) for a big screen adventure. does someone from our Earth hap- Make no mistake, “Detective to Reynolds, whose vocal talents pen upon this strange place (blame Pikachu” is a murder mystery story are the soul of the film. Sure, early the “Smurfs” flicks for that trash that does its name proud, tipping its reports that Danny DeVito might tactic). Either approach assumes us hat to film noir and other detective voice the character would’ve taken muggle moviegoers are just too story classics. Beyond Pikachu’s things a very different direction Enter the Cave of Wonders dumb or media illiterate to immerse deerstalker cap, à la Sherlock, the indeed, but that doesn’t undermine ourselves in something so far- film’s nighttime sequences invoke how delightful the experience is fetched. noirs’ overwatered visual aesthetic. with Reynolds. at the El Capitan Theatre And so, we enter the story Just imagine “Blade Runner” with a Perhaps every single video game through Tim Goodman (Justice bubblier perspective on life. adaptation is just so bad that From May 23 to June 16, catch a are 8:20 p.m. May 23, and at 10 Smith), just an average dude with a Another major nod to its genre “Detective Pikachu” plays like special engagement of Disney’s a.m., 1:20, 4:40 and 8 p.m. from boring job. Unlike most folks kin belongs to Lucy Stevens smash hit. Or maybe I just want my “Aladdin” at Hollywood’s leg- May 24 to June 16, with an added around him, he owns no Pokémon (Kathryn Newton), an aspiring favorite Nintendo 64 “Super Smash endary El Capitan Theatre. 11:20 p.m. showtime on Fridays companion. Chalk that up to daddy journalist currently writing listicles Bros.” character to remain on top. Guests will have a magical expe- and Saturdays. issues, which only worsen when the as an unpaid intern. (Pause: yes, Nope. Such sentimentality is only a rience for the whole family from the During the run of “Aladdin,” the police inform him of pop’s demise. that’s a real shorthand term for list distraction. In truth, this video minute they step into the theatre. El Capitan will offer “birthday in When Tim (good name he’s got) articles; and no, it should never game adaptation is entirely enjoy- Before the movie, guests can step your seat” parties for $25 per per- visits deceased dad’s apartment, he seriously be used in conversation.) able, a satisfying combination of onto the historic stage and appear to son, which include guided tours of encounters an unexpected house Lucy delivers her first lines like a visually impressive and narratively be flying on the magic carpet inside the costume display, reserved seats, guest, a Pokémon known as classic gumshoe reporter hungry convincing, even including a the Cave of Wonders. Guests will in-seat concession service, in-seat Pikachu (Reynolds) who can speak. for a scoop on dad’s last investiga- clever, heartfelt twist that might also be able to make a wish and try Ghirardelli birthday sundaes and a Alas, only Tim understands the tion. Too bad “listicle” and “intern” render sequel plans less likely. rubbing the magic lamp to see if birthday shoutout before the show. fuzzy yellow guy; everyone else intentionally spoof the moment. That’s a testament to the film’s wishes really do come true. For $35 per person, the VIP seat just hears adorable nonsense like Tim and Lucy develop quite the stronger emphasis on story than Costumes from the movie will also party includes popcorn and a 20- “pika pika.” rapport, implying affection but other video game film adaptations. be on display. ounce bottled drink served to guests Pikachu has another problem: he always remaining focused on the Praise be to Pokémon, the curse is “The whole family is in for a once they’re in their seats. has no memories of his past or the mystery at hand. However, the lifted … for now. magical time with our special For $40 per person, guests can engagement of Disney’s purchase reserved seats and a meal ‘Aladdin,’” said Ed Collins, general at the Hard Rock Café. manager of the El Capitan Theatre. Reservations must be booked at El Capitan Theatre Guests can be least one business day in advance. among the first to see the movie this For the first show every Tuesday, evening, May 23, at 5 p.m. as the El parents and small children may Capitan Theatre hosts a special enjoy the movie in a tot-friendly opening night fan event. In addition way: with lights dimmed, rather Bogie’s Liquor to watching the movie early – and in than out, and reduced sound levels 3D for this screening only – all fan for Tiny Tot Tuesday. event guests will receive a digital Special group rates of $10 per download of the film’s soundtrack, person for parties of 20 or more are as well as reserved seat, popcorn in available by calling (818)845-3110. a souvenir bucket, and a 20-ounce For information and tickets, visit bottled drink. Tickets to the fan elcapitantickets.com, call 1-800- event are $30. DISNEY6 or go to the El Capitan Other showtimes for “Aladdin” Theatre box office. Stock your Coolers for MEMORIAL DAY BBQs! Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine (323) 469-1414 www.bogiesliquor.com photo by Daniel Smith/courtesy of © 2018 Disney Enterprises Mena Massoud appears as the title character and Will Smith portrays We Deliver! Don’t Drink & Drive! Genie in Disney’s “Aladdin,” which plays through June 16 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 May 23, 2019

Introducing the L.A. County Development Authority After 36 years as an estab- nesses – small and large – start tional poverty and homelessness, lished, trusted community leader up or continue their success. encouraging community devel- in the core areas of housing, The rebranding offers an opment, and empowering county community development, and opportunity for the agency to residents and businesses to reach economic development, the reconnect with residents, part- their full potential. Community Development ners and clients, and reintroduce The clients served and the Commission/Housing Authority its program portfolio, expanded excellent quality of service proof the County of Los Angeles has service operation, and initiatives vided will not change. The new announced that it has rebranded to meet the needs of the county’s structure simply allows the itself as the Los Angeles County residents and businesses. The agency to streamline budgeting, Development Authority. LACDA combines the strength staffing and programmatic opera- Through the years, the agency of two agencies – the tions, and more importantly, cre- has made a difference county- Community Development ate a singular and more distinc- wide by preserving single-family Commission and Housing tive identity both internally and homes, creating affordable rental Authority – that have a history of to our community partners.

housing opportunities for veter- operating in tandem, as separate The LACDA’s core mission, to photo by Linda Kasian Photography ans, families and persons experi- legal entities. Having one build better lives and better Elissa Margolis, senior vice president of enterprise social responsibility encing homelessness; funding agency, under one management neighborhoods, remains strong and constructing parks, libraries structure, and one uniform voice, and intact and does its commit- at The Walt Disney Company (left) and Jim Clark, Boys & Girls Clubs of and other public facilities; and allows the LACDA to continue ment to work with, and for, its America president and CEO, present the 2019 BGCA Pacific Youth of providing support to help busi- its endeavors of ending genera- partners. the Year, Sabrina McFarland, with a $40,000 four-year college scholarship award. Hertzberg bills on cannabis banking, consumer Boys & Girls Clubs hold annual gala Boys & Girls Clubs of America Boys & Girls Club. All the nomi- protection clear appropriations committee held the annual Pacific Youth of the nees overcame personal challenges Year Celebration on May 9 at the to become outstanding representa- Legislation by state Sen. duty to further the will of the vot- which will provide tax relief to Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly tives from their states. California’s Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg ers while protecting public safety,” students whose worlds were Hills. Sabrina McFarland, the 2019 (D-Van Nuys) that would establish Hertzberg said. “We can’t sit by turned upside down when Club alumnus Mario Lopez Pacific Youth of the Year winner, the framework to allow licensed while the safety of legal business Brightwood Colleges and Art received the prestigious Champion found a safe, dependable place at cannabis businesses to open bank owners, their employees, and the Institutes suddenly closed; and SB of Youth Award, and Sabrina her Boys & Girls Club while her accounts, along with bills to pro- general public are put at 318, which makes it clear that con- McFarland from Boys & Girls community was surrounded by vio- tect consumers wronged by for- risk. SB 51 represents a first step in sumer financial protection laws Clubs of San Francisco was named lence. She credits the support and profit colleges and the bail and getting cannabis cash off the street apply to the unfair bail and immi- the 2019 Pacific Youth of the Year. stability of Boys & Girls Clubs of immigration bond industries, was and integrating these legal busi- gration bond industries,” he con- Television and radio personality San Francisco for her confidence approved this week on the Senate nesses into our economy. tinued. Rocsi Diaz emceed. and drive to succeed; she is a floor. “I also thank the Appropriations For information, The evening fundraiser featured Princeton Prize winner and will be “As policymakers, we have a Committee for approving SB 63, sd18.senate.ca.gov. vocal performances by club mem- attending Barnard College in the bers from Boys & Girls Clubs of fall. In September, McFarland will Venice, Boys & Girls Clubs of travel to Washington, D.C., to con- Burbank, and a dance performance tend for the Boys & Girls Clubs of MOCA admission to be free after trustee’s gift by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater America National Youth of the Year Conejo Valley. John Lynch, general title. During the Museum of manager of the San Francisco 49ers; As the Pacific Youth of the Year, Contemporary Art’s Benefit on Steve Layton, principal and Sabrina McFarland will receive a Saturday, May 18, MOCA Board of cofounder of LBA Realty; and $10,000 college scholarship renew- Trustees President Carolyn Clark Byron Roth, chairman and CEO of able for up to four years, leading to Powers announced that she has ROTH Capital Partners, co-chaired a total of $40,000. With a 72-year pledged $10 million to fund free the event. Celebration attendees history, Boys & Girls Clubs of general admission to the museum. included Lance Bass, Jake T. America’s premier youth leadership The museum will immediately Austin, Anthony Lanier II, and program Youth of the Year recog- begin working on a roll-out plan to Camila Banus. nizes outstanding contributions to a implement this gift as soon as pos- Throughout the evening, the nine member’s family, school, communi- sible. 2019 Pacific regional finalists, rep- ty and Boys & Girls Club. The lead- Powers is a longtime resident of resenting California, Arizona, ership program encourages Club Los Angeles, and her expansive Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, members to reach their full potential charitable focus includes support Washington, Alaska and Hawaii, by achieving academic success, for the visual and performing arts, each spoke of their life experiences, leading healthy lifestyles and con- music education, and children’s and and the value they gained from their tributing to their communities. women’s issues. Powers was elected president of the board in 2018 after serving as a trustee since 2009. photo by Emily Shur/courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art “This is not a badge for me. Carolyn Clark Powers, president of the MOCA board of trustees, Tobacco sale ban on pace Rather, it’s a way for me to support announced that she will donate $10 million to allow for general admis- the museum and be of service to the sion to the museum to be free. Los Angeles community,” Powers for passage in Beverly Hills said. “I am committed to the muse- into Klaus Biesenbach’s tenure as with the museum that will literally um’s continued success and leader- director of MOCA and as the muse- resonate in millions of people’s Disease Control and Prevention, ship and to MOCA being at the um celebrates its 40th Anniversary. lives. It is something the whole From page 1 40,000 adults in California die forefront of diversity, inclusiveness “I can’t imagine a more generous MOCA staff feels honored and every year from smoking-related and openness of spirit. Art has the and meaningful gift for MOCA, for excited to make a reality. Now we cigarette retailer permits, according illnesses, and health care costs due unique ability to bridge cultural and Los Angeles, for all of us. Carolyn have a lot of work to do so we can to city staff, including gas stations, to smoking exceeded $13 billion in socio-economic divides. Charging is such an inspiring role model as a share more details and a roll out grocery stores and convenience 2009. admission is counterintuitive to art’s mission-driven philanthropist,” soon.” stores. Some of those store owners The second reading of the ordi- ability and purpose to connect, Biesenbach said. “It is a gesture of MOCA is located at 250 S. told the council during public com- nance is scheduled for the council’s inspire and heal people.” deep generosity and a terrific Grand Ave. For information, visit ment at a meeting earlier this month June 4 meeting, and it would offi- The gift comes seven months example of philanthropy aligned moca.org. that they rely on tobacco sales, and cially go into effect on July 4, a would struggle finding ways to year and a half before retailers make up the lost revenue. The hard- would have to comply. ship exemption included in the Beverly Hills resident, notable interior designer dies ordinance is based on factors such as how much of their revenue Answers from page 16 Beverly Hills resident Laura Gerald Ford, Danny Kaye, Bob comes from tobacco and whether Church Mako died on May 10, and Dolores Hope, and Ginny and they can develop a plan to eventu- three weeks before her 103rd birth- Henry Mancini. ally phase out tobacco products. day. Church, daughter of Mae The list of smoking regulations Born on May 29, 1916, Mako Blanche and Charles B. Church, already in effect in Beverly Hills was a renowned interior designer married Wimbledon Doubles includes prohibitions on smoking and decorator for over 75 years. Champion Gene Mako in on public rights of way or within 20 She was a student at Georgetown November 1941. They had no chil- feet of open air dining areas, unless Visitation Preparatory School and dren but numerous godchildren, actively passing by; a ban on smok- graduate of New York School of many of whom considered her ing in multiunit housing; and a ban Interior Design. mother and grandmother. Services on flavored tobacco that has been Prominent among Mako’s and burial were held on May 22 at popular among teenagers. clients were President and Mrs. the San Fernando Mission. Laura Church Mako According to the Centers for 22 May 23, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Laws targeting abortion rights take effect in eight states

From page 1 support before any of the abortion- scorn, the Alabama legislation was related bills and laws come before given special attention because it the U.S. Supreme Court, which is likely the harshest in the nation. could use the cases as a chance to The bill – which was signed into potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, law by Gov. Kay Ivey, a woman – Councilwoman Lauren Meister, the landmark 1973 decision that does not allow for exceptions for and several activists and executives legalized abortion nationwide. pregnancies caused by rape or from nonprofits and advocacy “This is not hypothetical. This is incest, drawing the criticism of groups came together at West not rhetorical. This is not a drill. liberals and conservatives alike, Hollywood City Hall to denounce This is happening right now, in our including Trump. It has also been the abortion-related legislation. world, on our watch,” Horvath said. pointed out that the law was At an event that joined others “The question is, what are we will- approved by Alabama’s around the country in an effort to ing to do about it?” Legislature, which is largely white #StopTheBans, representatives Multiple speakers decried the and male. from organizations like the Planned new laws because many of them “Shame on the men who made Parenthood Advocacy Project Los aim to ban abortion after a fetus that law in Alabama and on the Angeles County Action Fund, develops a heartbeat, which can woman who signed it,” Horvath Black Women for Wellness, happen before a woman knows said. National Council of Jewish she’s pregnant. Meister laid the Speakers said they won’t stop photo by Cameron Kiszla Women, Los Angeles and the blame at the feet of conservatives, until women’s reproductive health To illustrate West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico’s point that all West National Women’s Political Caucus who she said will deny women the is safe from the threat these bills Hollywood residents help perform the duties of mayor, colored shirts came to the rally in West right to choose while refusing to propose. They encouraged local Hollywood, which many speakers help the child or mother once the governments, as well as individual were laid out in a rainbow pattern in the City Council chambers. identified as the first declared “pro- baby has been born. voters, to become more vocal and choice” city in the U.S. “The hypocrisy of these politically involved to ensure the Dozens of women’s rights sup- ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ politicians is survival of Roe v. Wade. D’Amico enters second term as porters were also in attendance, astounding,” she said. “They don’t “I ask the other cities in Los many of them wearing clothing and support affordable health care or Angeles County to follow West carrying signs bearing feminist and birth control or sex education in Hollywood’s leadership,” said mayor; Horvath mayor pro tem Planned Parenthood-supporting our schools. They don’t legislate Barbi Appelquist, director of slogans, and others denouncing provisions to care for a child finance of the National Women’s From page 1 brother, Michael Horvath, was President Donald Trump and other whose parents are unable to take Political Caucus L.A. Westside. appointed to the council in 2009 Republicans. care of them emotionally or finan- “Stop the abortion bans. Support and served until 2011. She first Several of the speakers stressed cially; only that they be born.” women. Support reproductive focus on building and safety for was elected to the council in 2015 the importance of building political While all of the laws drew healthcare.” both seismic retrofits and sustain- and was re-elected earlier this able building so the supply of year. She will serve as mayor pro “safe, resilient rent-controlled tempore for the first time. She housing” can be maintained and served as mayor in 2015. Hospital workers march, as contract negotiations continue maximized. “I think we are a small city with Finally, D’Amico also wants to a big heart and an even bigger From page 1 Kaiser to treat us fairly.” nities who depend on Kaiser improve the health and wellness vision for the role we want to play Kaiser Permanente disputed the Permanente to provide high-quali- of young people in West in the world. I want to be a good union’s claims that it puts profits ty, affordable health care, and help Hollywood, especially when it teammate to the people in our ahead of patients. to keep Kaiser Permanente a great comes to preventing drug over- community who are working hard investing because patient wait “It’s important for our members place to work for all.” doses. He asked that the city assist to create that vision and advance times are getting considerably and patients to know that informa- Nelson also said negotiations programs that focus on the health our values,” she said. longer, it’s about focusing on tech- tional picketing is not a strike and with SEIU-UHW will continue. and wellness of young black and nology to improve health care for it does not impact our care deliv- “We reiterate our pledge to bar- Latino men in particular. patients.” ery or operations. While this union gain in good faith and our commit- D’Amico said the May 20 reorga- Shavonda Waller, a medical sec- is staging picketing, the physicians ment to reach fair and equitable nization meeting was “a little retary in the mental health depart- and employees of Kaiser agreements that provide our muted” compared to past events ment at Kaiser Permanente Permanente will remain focused on employees with excellent, market- so that the cost savings from a Medical Center in Hollywood for the important work of delivering competitive benefits and wages,” smaller celebration could be 19 years, said she has seen cut- high-quality, affordable care to our Nelson said. “We are disappointed passed on to such organizations. backs that affect patient care. She members and improving the health that some union leaders are choos- “Our city leads while other cited staffing reductions in her of the communities we serve,” ing to make false allegations and cities and states are flailing, inex- department, longer hours and out- John Nelson, Kaiser Permanente’s pursue an adversarial, destructive plicably falling backwards,” sourcing of a call center as reasons vice president of communications, approach as part of their bargain- D’Amico said. “In our city, our for joining the protest. Weller said said in a statement. “Kaiser ing strategy.” citizens jump up and start acting she processes patient co-pay- Permanente started bargaining with Chavez said he is hopeful a con- often before anyone else has even ments, and with less staffing, the the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente tract agreement will be reached entered the arena. There’s a whole world out there that needs us to task takes longer for each individ- Unions in mid-April. We believe between the union and hospital, photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of ual. that by working together in partner- but added that the protests will help show them the way. We all West Hollywood “We want better staffing and ship with the unions that represent continue. know that together, we can help West Hollywood Mayor Pro better treatment of employees,” our employees, we will continue to “We are at the early stages,” he bring more of West Hollywood to Tempore Lindsey Horvath was Weller said. “We are saying achieve the best results for our said. “Kaiser has to make sure it is life.” sworn in by her brother, Michael Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey enough is enough. We just want members, patients and the commu- emphasizing patient care.” Horvath. Horvath, who was sworn in by her Probation child welfare partners to launch multimedia Beverly Hills to host staged foster parent recruitment campaign Los Angeles County Probation challenges early in life,” Vinetz stipend to meet the needs of taking reading of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ Child Welfare launched, said. “The intensive support ser- in a young person and foster youth “Love’s Labour’s Lost” is one “Fostering Home,” a creative n vices we provide, combined with are eligible for numerous county The event includes a of William Shakespeare’s early advertising campaign urging L.A. the caring environment offered by and state-provided services, comedies. It’s spring and every- residents to open their homes and light, catered reception foster parents, allows young peo- including health care, counseling one is in love. What could possi- hearts to one of the area’s thou- ple to not just succeed but thrive.” and many other offerings. at 6 p.m., an hour bly go wrong? The story sparkles sands of children and teens in “Fostering Home” provides a “If you have ever thought about before the performance with wit and romps including love need. portal for anyone looking to sign- giving back by sharing your home letters delivered to the wrong The campaign is a collaboration up or simply learn more about and/or your heart with a young The city of Beverly Hills is lovers, Spanish swains, country with the Los Angeles County becoming a foster parent. Video person in need, even in the small- proud to have the Shakespeare maids, and really, really, bad love Department of Children and advertisements can be viewed on est way, we encourage you to learn Center of Los Angeles present a poetry, courtesy of the Bard’s love Family Services and other non- the site and will be airing across more. There are many ways to sup- staged reading of William struck characters. profit partners. multiple digital platforms, stream- port a young person successfully Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s The event is recommended for Probation Child Welfare cur- ing, and television networks over transition into adulthood, so if you Lost” on Wednesday, May 29, at 7 ages 12 years and up. The 90- rently serves approximately 600 the coming months. cannot share your home at this p.m. in the municipal gallery at minute staged reading is without adolescents and teens with inten- Los Angeles County Probation time, please find out about our Beverly Hills City Hall. intermission. Parking is available sive support and foster care ser- Child Welfare is hoping to find ‘Forever Friends’ program,” A light, catered reception will in the Civic Center parking struc- vices. According to Probation individuals and families with the Probation Director Lisa Campbell- take place prior to the perfor- ture, adjacent to the library on Bureau Chief Paul Vinetz, a sup- ability to care for teens and young Motton said. mance, at 6 p.m. The event is free Rexford Drive. portive and caring family can be adults. The agency works with The Fostering Home partnership to the public. Space is limited; Beverly Hills City Hall is locat- what changes the trajectory of a local Foster Family Agencies to will be hosting seven information- reservations are required. Go to ed at 455 Rexford Drive. For young person’s life. train and certify households to take al events in the coming months. beverlyhills.org/bhrec, to reserve more information, call 310-285- “Many of the young people in in and care for a teen. Foster fami- For information and to RSVP, your seats. 6850. Probation’s care have experienced lies receive a tax-free monthly visit fosteringhome.org/events. 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