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Volume 22 No. 40 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities October 4, 2012 GLAZA ceases bid to privately manage zoo n Organization is still open to the possibility By AAron Blevins long-term — mostly because the Talks between the city of Los city couldn’t provide policies and Angeles and the Greater Los regulations that allowed for a “com- Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) munity partnership model,” to have GLAZA privately manage GLAZA president Connie Morgan the zoo have stopped, but it is possi- said. ble that the discussions are just in “For us, right now, we’ve closed hibernation. the door … but we haven’t locked Representatives of the organiza- it,” she said. tion announced last week that they Morgan said GLAZA was look- had halted the discussions with the See Zoo page 20 photo by Aaron Blevins city to manage and operate the zoo Although the Hollywood Sign doesn’t look a day over 50, officials say that the paint is bubbling and crack- ing on the 89-year-old landmark. Yet another starlet getting work done Sign Trust, said although it is dif- with.” n Hollywood Sign to ficult to see any problems with the Baumgart said workers are get a little TLC sign from far away, a closer look scraping off the old paint by hand reveals bubbling and cracking in and taking the sign down to the By edwin folven the paint. Paint manufacturer bare metal. Although the sign was Sherwin-Williams is donating 275 last repainted in 2005, the current It’s wonderful what a coat of gallons of paint and is paying for a project is the first full restoration paint will do. And like any old portion of the work — for a total of the sign since 1978, when house, the Hollywood Sign can of approximately $140,000, Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner benefit too. according to Baumgart — and the raised $275,000 to have a new Crews began removing the Hollywood Sign Trust is covering sign installed. Hefner held a paint on the landmark on Tuesday, the additional $35,000 in costs. fundraiser that year at the Playboy and the work is expected to last “We expect it to be [completed] mansion, and celebrities such as eight to 10 weeks. Workers will sometime after Halloween,” Gene Autry, Andy Williams and remove three coats of paint dating Baumgart said. “There were a lot Alice Cooper donated to the pro- photo by Edwin Folven back to 1978, when the current of bubbles and chips and paint ject. Baumgart said Hefner played Much like the chimpanzees at the zoo, privatization talks between sign was installed, and will fix any falling off. There was some rust an additional critical role in 2010, damage to the metal frame. Chris on some cross bars. It was some- GLAZA and the city are just laying around. Baumgart, chair of the Hollywood thing that needed to be dealt See Sign page 20 LA Weekly owner parts Project to turn up heat at Hollywood pool ways with Backpage.com n Wider pool, diving By AAron Blevins the time. “It’s easier to sell a girl board coming tentatively hundreds and hundreds of times in summer 2014 Backpage.com is no longer a than to sell a drug once.” part of LA Weekly, as the publi- With the sale of LA Weekly, By AAron Blevins cation has been sold and the new which also included 12 other pub- owner, Voice Media Group, opted lications in other cities, As much as area residents may not to keep the controversial clas- Backpage.com will become its have wanted to take a dip recently, sifieds website. own company with separate own- the Hollywood Pool on Cole Backpage.com has been under ership, according to a press Avenue is closed, and will remain fire for its postings of ads with release. The website had been so until at least 2014, when renova- underage girls who were human owned by Village Voice Media. tions are expected to be complete. trafficking victims in its adult Voice Media Group will no In about two weeks, workers will section, which advertises body longer have any connection with demolish the pool and its bathhouse rubs and massages. Backpage.com, Scott Tobias, to bring them up to code, making Representatives of FAIR Girls, Voice Media Group CEO, said. them more energy efficient and which provides resources to vic- He said the company would be improving their surroundings. The tims of human trafficking, better served focusing exclusive- $4 million project, which also claimed that some of the women, ly on journalism and providing includes gym renovations, will be though advertised as being 19 information. financed through the State Quimby years old, were actually minors. “Backpage was a distraction, Act and Prop. K funds. “Like everyone using the but what ultimately spurred this “It will be back better than ever,” photo by Aaron Blevins Internet for marketing, so are the decision was a realization that said Trish Delgado, who oversees pimps,” Andrea Powell, execu- The Hollywood pool will be closed next summer as contractors complete See Backpage page 20 See Pool page 21 a $4 million project to bring the facility up to code. tive director of FAIR Girls, said at 2 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

6 Comedy at the “Life History Class” being held on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. Park La Brea C a l e n d a r at the West Hollywood Library. he Park La Brea Theatre will Members share stories they have writ- Tcome alive with laughter during ten, and receive critiques. The weekly “Comedy in the Park” on Saturday, 9 LGBT Stories uthor Paul Vitagliano will dis- class is led by Bea Mitz and is held Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Comedians Jason cuss his new book, “Born This every Wednesday in the library’s Love, Paul Morrissey, Katsy A Way: Real Stories of Growing Up WeHo Room. 625 N. San Vicente Chappelle, K-Von and Pete Correale Gay” on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 8 to 10 Blvd. (310)858-8330. will perform. Tickets are $12. 475 S. p.m. at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Curson Ave.; enter the Park La Brea Center’s Renberg Theater. “Born This complex from 6th or 3rd streets. 11 Modern Ballet Way” is a collection of more than 100 (323)549-5470, parklabrea.event- he 11-member Aspen Santa Fe short stories and childhood pho- brite.com. TBallet company brings a new tographs of people who have known generation of American contemporary they were gay since childhood. ballet performers to Southern Kids Fun at the Contributors to the book will share California with a performance on Petersen their experiences, such as actor and Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. in ids can have fun making a activist, Miss Coco Peru; actor Frank Pepperdine University’s Smothers KHalloween craft during DeCaro; and comedian Patrick Theatre. Tickets are $20 to $40. 24255 “Discovery Days: Haunted Cars” Bristow. There will also be musical Pacific Coast Hwy. (310)506-4522, being held on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 1 performances by Jackie Beat, John www.arts.pepperdine.edu. to 4 p.m. Participants can build a mini Quale and Kristian Hoffman. Tickets wooden monster car, and at 2:30pm, are $10. Village at Ed Gould Plaza, actors from L.A. BookPALS will read 1125 N. McCadden Pl. www.lagay- Rape in the Military stories. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. center.org. free screening of the documen- (323)930-CARS, www.petersen.org. Atary “The Invisible War” will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at 10 Rock ‘n’ Roll the National Council of Jewish Author Readings Women, Los Angeles. The investiga- riters Mark Haskell Smith, Book Talk ock ‘n’ roll fans will enjoy a book tive documentary by Oscar and Jennine Capó Crucet, David W signing and discussion with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kirby Von Behren, Marissa Landrigan, R author Ken Scott, one of the five main Dick exposes the problem of rape Jenny Johnson and Natashia Deón engineers for The Beatles and co-pro- within the military. Guests can discuss will read from their works during ducer of Bowie’s “The Rise And Fall the film with producer Amy Ziering “Dirty Laundry Lit: Hungover” on photo by Rosalie O’Connor of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders following the screening. 543 N. Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at The Violinist Augustin Hadelich (above) debuts in the Los Angeles Chamber From Mars”, on Wednesday, Oct. 10 Fairfax Ave. (323)852-8503, Virgil. The readings will be held dur- Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto in D major, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at The www.ncjwla.org. ing the fourth installment of reading Op. 61” on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, and on Grove. Joe Benson, of KLOS, will series, which is hosted by Jeff Eyres Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in UCLA’s Royce Hall. Music director Jeffrey moderate a discussion with Scott. 189 and blends spoken word with live 12 Senior Fraud Kahane conducts and performs as a soloist in Ravel’s jazz-infused The Grove Dr. (323)525-0270, music. Tickets are $5. 4519 Santa eniors can learn how to protect “Piano Concerto in G major”, and the orchestra will also perform Andrew www.barnesandnoble.com. Monica Blvd. www.penusa.org. Sagainst scams during a forum orga- Norman’s “The Great Swiftness” and “True South” by James Matheson. nized by Assemblyman Mike Feuer Tickets start at $25. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale; Royce (D-Los Angeles) on Friday, Oct. 12 7 ‘Best in Drag’ Hall, 340 Royce Dr., UCLA. (213)622-7001, www.laco.org. Life History Class from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Studio City eniors and others can learn about elevision personalities Lisa Library. 12511 Moorpark St. (818)902- leaving a legacy in writing during 0521, [email protected]. TRinna, Harry Hamlin, Melora supports women, children and fami- S Hardin, Kathy Kinney and Judge Alex 8 Golf Tourney olfers are encouraged to hit the lies with abuse and behavioral health Ferrer will be the judges for the 10th links for the 3rd annual issues. Participants can also enjoy a anniversary “Best In Drag Show” on G “Prototypes Charity Golf fashion show, and the “19th Hole” Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Tournament” on Monday, Oct. 8 reception, dinner and live auction. Orpheum Theatre. The fundraiser for beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Awards will be given to men’s, Aid for AIDS is hosted by Patrick Wilshire Country Club. Game show women’s and mixed teams. 301 N. Rush. Tickets start at $35. 842 S. host and television personality Bob Rossmore Ave. (213)542-3856, Broadway, downtown. www.bestin- Eubanks leads the fundraiser, which www.prototypes.org. dragshow.org.

   
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Alarcon faces one expire in 2039 through 2069, rais- felony count of filing a false decla- ing billions of dollars for projects. ration of candidacy, seven counts Measure R raised the countywide of voter fraud and nine felony sales tax from 8.25 to 8.75 percent. counts of perjury. His wife, Flora, Placing Measure J on the has been charged with perjury for photo courtesy of 7th District Council Office photo by Edwin Folven November ballot required the pas- falsifying a provisional voting bal- Metro hopes to extend the Purple Line and build other projects years Councilman Richard Alarcon will sage of a measure authored by lot. return to court on Oct. 18 to face Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-Los earlier through Measure J, which will be on the November ballot. Prosecutors allege that Alarcon charges. Angeles), which was signed last and his wife illegally claimed to weekend by Gov. Jerry Brown. 2023, the funding could be used to Green Line, also received a boost have lived at 14451 Nordhoff St. in man was living outside his district. Measure J would ensure dedicated accelerate the LAX and Monday when the U.S. Panorama City during his run for Alarcon and his wife were indicted funding for an additional 30 years, Downtown regional connector Department of Transportation city council in 2007 and his bid for and arrested in August 2010. and according to Feuer, it is critical lines, the Green Line Extension, announced that it would provide re-election in 2009. During the However, a judge dismissed the in getting projects built in a timely the Gold Line Eastside Extension Metro with a $545 million summer of 2007, Alarcon unsuc- indictment, ruling that prosecutors manner. and the West Santa Ana Branch in Transportation Infrastructure cessfully tried to have the 7th failed to follow proper procedures “This is potentially an historic southeast Los Angeles County. Finance and Innovation Act Loan. District boundaries redrawn to when submitting evidence from the moment for Los Angeles,” Feuer “It allows us to create hundreds Metro spokesman Jose Ubaldo include his wife’s Sun Valley couple’s attorneys to the grand jury. said. “We have a chance to jump- of thousands of new jobs, jump- said it will allow construction to home, according to the Los Prosecutors filed perjury and voter start a quarter-million jobs, and start the economy and take advan- begin in 2013, with completion by Angeles County District Attorney’s fraud charges against the two in build these projects that may oth- tage of low construction bids,” 2018. Office. May. erwise take thirty years in closer to Metro Spokesman Marc Littman “This enables us to move for- In using the Nordhoff Street “Judge Kathleen Kennedy’s ten years. Projects that will break said. “In some lines, you get the ward with this project,” Ubaldo address, he allegedly falsified his decision … to dismiss the Alarcon the gridlock in our county.” mobility benefits and air quality said. “It connects the Green Line to voter registration form, declaration case is inexplicable. …The grand The Los Angeles County benefits by building them much the Expo Line, and enables the of intent to receive campaign con- jury transcripts clearly show that Metropolitan Transportation sooner.” public to take better advantage of tributions, declaration of candidacy our prosecutors did indeed present Authority (Metro) is backing Feuer added that Measure J will the rail system.” and an application for a California evidence submitted by the council- Measure J, and representatives directly benefit the local area. The 8.5-mile Crenshaw Line driver’s license. Alarcon has also man and his wife. The grand jury said the funding it creates will “It will definitely speed up con- will have six stations, and is antici- been charged for fraudulently vot- chose not to hear it, as is their potentially speed up construction struction of the subway to the pated to cost $1.7 billion. Ubaldo ing in an election. right,” District Attorney Steve of seven new light rail lines, and Westside, including the stop at said the federal loan will be aug- The 15-month investigation Cooley said in a statement. “We eight highway improvement pro- Wilshire and Fairfax,” he added. mented with Measure R funding to began after the district attorney’s will vigorously prosecute this jects. Metro could issue bonds “It is hard to overstate the impor- cover the cost of the project. Public Integrity Division received a case.” based on future revenues. In addi- tance of passing Measure J.” “We are already waiting for bids written complaint that the council- See Alarcon page 22 tion to the Westside Subway The Crenshaw Line, which will for construction,” he added. “It is Share your opinions on Extension, which could be built by run between the Expo Line and the an important link in the system.” the presidential debate As the Park Labrea News and give us your thoughts and opin- Beverly Press was going to press ions on the performances of on Wednesday, the first ques- President Barack Obama and tions of the 2012 Presidential Republican challenger Mitt Debates were being asked. If you Romney by visiting www.bever- watched the debates last night, lypress.com. 4 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press LAFD investigates strange Copper wire thieves strike in Hancock Park Angeles Police Department’s “It looks to me like a crime of n Police ask for public’s Wilshire Division confirmed that opportunity. I think they were in odor at Wilshire building help to catch suspects copper wire thefts are a problem there dumpster diving and came throughout the division. Officer across these pipes,” Hopkins said. By edwin folven Brent Hopkins, with the Wilshire “It’s a commodity because of the Division Burglary Unit, said it is price of copper. It is definitely in Thieves continue to steal copper difficult to catch the thieves, who demand, and it’s available because wire from streetlights in the city, often operate at night or disguise there is a lot of construction.” causing power outages and frustrat- themselves like city work crews. Police are in the process of filing ing law enforcement officials, who Hopkins added that the copper wire theft charges against the Lynches, are scrambling to prevent the thefts. is sold as scrap metal, with recyclers and the case is ongoing. Hopkins Copper wire was recently stolen paying upwards of $3 per pound. credited the security guards for from more than 60 streetlights in “The hard thing for us is that if detaining the suspects, and said the Hancock Park, according to the we don’t get reports about the street arrest was a good example of how office of City Councilman Tom light thefts happening, it is hard to partnerships with the community LaBonge, 4th District. The thieves find the suspects,” Hopkins said. can address the problem. Anyone primarily struck along June Street Hopkins said officers recently who sees an unauthorized individ- from 6th Street to Beverly arrested two suspects in the Park La ual opening the base of a streetlight Boulevard, and on Muirfield Road, Brea complex who were allegedly or removing wire should call 911. near 4th and 5th streets. attempting to steal copper pipes. The thieves often pose as utility photo by Aaron Blevins “It is very dangerous because you Park La Brea security officers workers and drive similar trucks or Six fire companies, two ambulances, two battalion chiefs and an can get electrocuted,” LaBonge detained Christopher Lynch, 47, vans, so people should look for emergency medical services captain responded to 5657 Wilshire said. “It goes in periods. It’s a spree and Kelvin Lynch, 42, on Sept. 27 markings or signage indicating they Blvd. at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, when the department that had been quiet, but now it seems in the basement of Tower 47 at 357 are from the city, or are a licensed received a “third-party call” of a strong odor that ended up being like it is coming back. We are calling S. Curson Ave. Hopkins added that contractor. All workers should wear unsubstantiated, LAFD spokesman Brian Humphries said. He said on our neighborhood residents to the brothers do not live in Park La red vests and hard hats, and should the response was typical of a five-story building with office space, keep their eyes open.” Brea, and likely entered the com- carry identification that can be pre- where hundreds of people could potentially be affected. No one was Investigators from the Los plex looking for recyclables. sented upon request. injured in the incident. City Council repeals medical marijuana ordinance n Cases prosecuted Safety Committee and an LAPD Reserve Officer. under land use laws are Dispensaries are not considered bogged down in court a legal land use, and the city attor- ney’s office announced in By edwin folven September that it would continue to target the dispensaries using zoning After five years of trying to reg- laws. Frank Mateljan, a spokesman ulate medical marijuana dispen- for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s saries, the Los Angeles City Office, conceded that the 39 cases Council is back to square one after that were filed under the zoning voting Tuesday to rescind its city- law approach are currently on hold. wide ban on the dispensaries. “The city attorney’s office has The decision to repeal the ban already filed cases under the city’s was made to avoid spending thou- zoning law and the state’s sands of dollars on placing the Narcotics Abatement Law. Thirty- issue on the March 2013 ballot. nine of these cases are pending Proponents of medical marijuana before Judge Shepherd Wiley Jr.,” gathered enough signatures to Mateljan said. “These prosecutions force a referendum, and the council have been held by Judge Wiley due had to chose between repealing the to recurring changes in the ban, holding a special election or law. There is a hearing in Judge placing it on the March ballot. Wiley’s court on October 17, when Some members of the council, we expect to receive guidance including Councilmen Jose Huizar, regarding these 14th District, and Mitch Englander, prosecutions. Following that hear- 12th District, called for state legis- ing, we will determine whether we lators to provide clarification on will file additional cases. how cities can better regulate dis- Federal authorities also began pensaries. Englander also intro- targeting medical marijuana dis- duced a motion Tuesday calling on pensaries throughout the city last the Los Angeles City Attorney’s week, and the U.S. City Attorney’s Office to aggressively go after the Office in Los Angeles has vowed to dispensaries on the grounds that continue to crack down on illegal they are in violation of city zoning medical marijuana storefronts. ordinances. Huizar said state legislators must “The city must enforce our exist- weigh in on medical marijuana and ing laws in order to address the clarify how cities can stop the pro- crime and other negative impacts liferation of dispensaries. Cities on our neighborhoods of the illegal continue to be bogged down with retail marijuana businesses,” said legal challenges blocking enforce- Englander, chair of the Public See Council page 20 Mail theft suspect arrested at Park La Brea complex By edwin folven Park La Brea between Aug. 28 and Sept. 14, and believe he may have A 36-year-old suspect who been involved in additional thefts police described as a transient was within the complex, and in the sur- arrested on Sept. 14 in Park La rounding area. Det. Sal Loera, with Brea for allegedly stealing mail the Los Angeles Police packages that were left in front of Department’s Wilshire Division, residents’ apartments. said Johnson has a history of simi- William Johnson, 36, has been lar crimes, and said he was found to charged with grand theft, a felony, be in possession of stolen mail and remains in custody. when he was arrested. Investigators have connected him “It occurred in different parts of with three thefts that occurred in See Mail page 21

6 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Olympic athletes honored ‘You can’t pray away the gay’ n Gov. signs ban on said has been discredited by every praised Brown for signing the bill. reputable health authority in the He said that listening to the accounts sexual orientation country. She said the “therapy” has of victims affected by the practice is conversion therapy resulted in depression, suicide and confirmation that it is “evil.” other “horrible ramifications.” “No one should stand idly by By AAron Blevins “The so-called ‘reparative thera- while children are being psychologi- py’ has ruined the lives of young cally abused, and anyone who forces Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to people. …It is not possible to a child to try to change their sexual sign the nation’s first legislation that change one’s sexual orientation,” orientation must understand this is bans sexual orientation change Jean said, referencing research from unacceptable,” Lieu said. efforts has been lauded by LGBT the American Psychological A handful of groups, including the groups across the country and local- Association and other organiza- National Association for Research ly. tions. “That’s science. That’s medi- and Therapy of Homosexuality Authored by Sen. Ted Lieu (D- cine.” (NARTH), have expressed their Torrance), SB 1172 prohibits chil- She said organizations that intent to challenge the legislation in dren under 18 years old from under- attempt sexual orientation change court. going gay conversion therapy — or are oftentimes affiliated with “I read the lawsuit and, as a matter photo courtesy of the 13th Council District Office reparative therapy. Lorri Jean, CEO extreme religious groups, and that of fiction, it is a good read,” Lieu City Councilman Eric Garcetti (center), 13th District, recently hon- of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, some of the leaders of the move- said. “But from any reasonable legal ored local athletes at Los Angeles City Hall who participated in the praised the bill, and said she hopes it ment are in California. standard, the lawsuit is frivolous. will “set the stage” for similar laws In fact, according to Truth Wins Under the plaintiff’s argument, the 2012 Olympic Games. He was joined by Duane Solomon, who across the country. Out, the first “ex-gay” ministry was First Amendment would shield ther- attended Mount Cabrillo High School and placed fourth in the Men’s “Fortunately, in California and started in San Raphael in 1973 by apists and psychiatrists from medical 800-meter final; Carmelita Jeter, who attended Bishop Montgomery probably around the country, more John Evans, Rev. Kent Philpott and malpractice and psychological abuse High School and won a gold medal as a member of the Women’s 4- parents are understanding that sexu- Frank Worthen. Evans eventually claims simply because they use free by-100 relay team, silver medal in the Women’s 100 meter race, and al orientation is not something that denounced the ministry, but a book speech in their medicine. That is a a bronze medal in the Women’s 200 meter race; Keshia Baker, who can be prayed away,” she said. “You authored by Philpott caused the novel and frivolous view of the First attended Fairfield High School and won a gold medal with the can’t pray away the gay.” movement to spread, according to Amendment.” Women’s 4-by-400 relay team; and Lashinda Demus, an alumna of The center occasionally encoun- the site. Attempts to reach representatives Wilson High School in Long Beach and a gold medal winner with the ters young people who have been In a press release, Lieu referred to of NARTH were unsuccessful by Women’s 4-by-400 relay team. subject to the practice, which Jean the practice as “quackery,” and deadline. Bass lauds anti-human trafficking efforts U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D- California) on Sept. 26 praised President Barack Obama’s announcement that the administra- tion would boost its efforts to com- bat and eliminate human traffick- ing, which affects more than 20 million people around the world. “President Obama has made a firm commitment to these efforts and today’s news is just affirmation that the U.S. government will remain steadfast on its zero-toler- ance policy on human trafficking through its new executive order,” Bass said. “With these new tools, including training to identify and assist human trafficking victims, and a new Interagency Task Force which will increase resources for victims such as legal assistance and streamline procedures to help vic- tims stay in the U.S., I am confi- dent that through strategic pro- grams such as this one we will once and for all put an end to traffick- ing.” In 2011, an amendment authored by Bass, which indicates that no U.S. defense funds should be used to engage or facilitate human traf- ficking was included in the Fiscal Year 2012 Defense Appropriations Act and was signed into law in 2011. This year, she introduced another amendment that was included in the House of Representatives Fiscal Year 2013 Department of Defense Authorization Act, requiring the Department of Defense to highlight practices of human trafficking in contractor performance assess- ments. In addition, Bass authored the Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act, H.R. 2730, which seeks to improve the child welfare response to trafficking by strengthening the child welfare system to identify, document, and counsel children at risk of exploitation. This bill is cur- rently awaiting a vote. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 October 4, 2012

circumcision. Jennerjahn looks to slash government spending “I don’t agree with ‘nanny state government,’ and that’s all they do n Republican candidate Department of Labor, the U.S. “who won’t vote for nonsense,” he around here,” Jennerjahn said. Department of Transportation and said he would seek to “destroy He said the federal government’s challenges Schiff in the U.S. Department of Education. Obamacare” because the federal job is to print money, fight wars and Congressional race Jennerjahn said that these services government should not be micro- defend freedom. Jennerjahn is could be managed at the state level, managing people’s personal lives. against gay marriage, because “the By AAron Blevins and the administrative savings Jennerjahn said that freedom is not gays do not have the right to invent could be used to lessen the tax bur- the government’s to take. religious theology.” He does not The challenger in the upcoming den on taxpayers. “I believe in the Tenth approve of rights for illegal immi- 28th Congressional District race is He referenced the Transportation Amendment,” he added. “The gov- grants either, as they jeopardize prepared to lobby for serious cuts if Security Administration, saying ernment does not have the right to national security. elected, chiefly to “duplicative” that the agency is filled with dictate healthcare to you.” “The problem is … if you make federal departments that he said approximately 4,000 “bureaucrats Jennerjahn likened healthcare an exemption for them, it becomes could be managed at the state level. doing nothing but pointing fingers” reform to the Los Angeles City the general standard,” Jennerjahn Republican Phil Jennerjahn, a while earning $100,000 per year. Council’s ban on plastic bags and added. “You can’t have absolute political consultant who lives in the “That’s insanity,” Jennerjahn New York’s soda ban. He also crit- trust in these people. They may photo courtesy of Phil Jennerjahn Hollywood area, will face off said. “There needs to be some seri- icized a bill by Assemblyman Mike have an ulterior motive.” Republican candidate Phil against incumbent Adam Schiff (D- ous cuts in government.” Gatto (D-Los Angeles) that blocks He is against abortion, but sup- Jennerjahn said he is prepared to California) after receiving more A self-described conservative municipalities from banning male See Candidate page 22 lobby for major cuts. than 12,000 votes in the June 5 Primary Election, more than dou- bling the third place finisher. The newly drawn district includes Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silverlake and Hollywood. If elected, Jennerjahn’s plan is simple: “Basically, do the exact opposite of Adam Schiff.” He feels that the federal govern- ment is bloated with unnecessary departments, such as the U.S. Ready for some football? The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved on Sept. 28 the building of a proposed NFL stadi- um and convention center modern- ization project in downtown Los Angeles, a decision that was praised by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. He said the agreement to develop Farmers Field and the modernization of the convention center demon- strates what the city can accomplish when the “city family” partners with private entities. “We drove a hard bargain, and got the best deal possible for all Angelenos,” Villaraigosa said. “This project means we are one step closer to building an NFL stadium and bringing one or two teams to Los Angeles. Moreover, a modernized convention center means that we will become one of the nation’s top five convention and meeting destinations, which means thousands of new jobs for LA. It will create a world-class public space in Gilbert Lindsay Plaza and will provide significant upgrades in our streetscape and public transit system.” He said L.A. Live has created 6,000 jobs since its opening, and Staples Center has four million visi- tors annually. On a similar note, Councilman Eric Garcetti, 13th District, intro- duced a motion calling for local own- ership to be substantially involved in the next phase of the downtown events center and football project. “Los Angeles has been ill served, particularly in the recent past, by team and stadium ownership discon- nected from the interests of Angelenos,” he said. “The sale of AEG is an opportunity for strong, local ownership to participate in bringing football back to Los Angeles, improving our convention center and trade and tourism indus- tries, and significant job creation. This motion expresses the city of Los Angeles’ desire and preference for substantial local owner involvement in this project and our commitment to working with the NFL and all involved parties to advance the econ- omy and civic pride of Los Angeles without delay.” 8 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘Looper’ does just that for your thinking cap Who knew H.G. Wells’ “The rather lazy and very predictable Time Machine” would spark such conclusion. a unique subgenre of science fic- “Back to the Future” made the tion, from lighthearted adventures time travel concept fun. “The with Doc in “Back to the Future” Terminator” introduced a paradox- to the T-800’s sadistic plot to ter- ical twist at the end, adding a minate the mother of a future mil- “hmmm” moment to its visceral itary leader in “The Terminator”. pleasures. “Looper” is equally “Looper” doesn’t disappoint as intriguing, even intellectually tran- it enters a long tradition of refresh- closed loop arrives (played by scending most of its kin. It’s just ingly original time travel sagas Willis), he isn’t bound and gagged, too bad Johnson didn’t have the that merge past, present and and he escapes. Young Joe needs narrative conviction to follow future, while ensuring the audi- to find old Joe quick before under- through on his idea. Luckily, he’s a ence will leave the box office world boss Abe (Jeff Bridges), the solid filmmaker in many other wondering what just happened. Looper leader sent from the future ways, though “Brick” remains his Much of the internal logic of to set this whole thing up, decides real Mona Lisa. It’s all fun, but it photo courtesy of Sony Pictures “Looper” caves in, especially to erase them both. could’ve been so much more. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (left) stars as young Joe, and Bruce Willis appears since Rian Johnson — a neo-indie, The initial premise appears to as old Joe, in the time travel film “Looper”. arthouse director and screenwriter establish a fast-paced thriller, but responsible for the Sundance Film this director doesn’t really do Festival masterpiece, “Brick” — action films. Sure, we enjoy a few even stated he ignored those meta- fun chase scenes, but surrealist physical flaws. But it still succeeds cinematography and some magnif- for its performances by a stellar icent visuals eclipse most action cast, depiction of a dystopian sequences. “Looper” is more future and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s focused on the complexity of time fantastic makeup that makes him travel than Gordon-Levitt or look like a younger Bruce Willis Willis’ machine-gun abilities. (it’s quite uncanny). The looping aspect of the story- By 2044, the recession leads to line is only one part, next to the almost complete economic TKs, some of whom are incredibly despair, and 10 percent of the powerful, and why farmer Sara world population, referred to (Emily Blunt) and her son Cid rather unoriginally as TKs, devel- (Pierce Gagnon) are so important ops a special telekinetic ability (I to old Joe (cue thought-provoking guess we didn’t go green soon music here). enough). Time travel hasn’t been While the unexpected depth of invented yet, but organized crime “Looper” is a welcome treat figures learn how to dispose of all amidst most time travel films that their human waste from the future concern themselves more with big of this future. Hit men who per- explosives — in short, using time form these unique tasks are travel as a cipher for the business- referred to rather cheesily as as-usual action film — I must say “Loopers”. They’re given a time that my inner geek went on full and a place, and the target appears alert because of the film’s many bound and gagged with silver internal flaws. It’s a thinker, but taped to his or her back as pay- much of it feels like a copout, ment. The kill is quick and indis- cheaply winking at the audience criminate, and the Looper disposes without putting in the appropriate of the body of this not-yet-born legwork. It spends so much time individual. Even if they’re found, explaining time travel and estab- no public record reveals their iden- lishing the rules of its world (i.e., tity. If only the mafia waited 100 loopers, TKs and other related years. lingo), at several key moments, Looper Joe (Gordon-Levitt) characters like old Joe just admit loves his job. He spends the day defeat when explaining the para- learning French, offs the occasion- dox of going back in time. Sadly, al target and gets wasted on a spe- “The Butterfly Effect”, the oddly cial drug in eye drop form at night enjoyable but worth viewing once with his favorite companion, Suzie Ashton Kutcher film about how (Piper Perabo). Eventually, every one change in a timeline can have Looper closes his loop, meaning a butterfly, or domino effect, was one of his hit targets is himself more consistent than “Looper”–– from the future. But when Joe’s especially considering the film’s


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  "! !      #  ( ( % "#!#! Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 October 4, 2012 ‘Three Views of the Same Object’ finds its voice Henry Murray’s “Three Views of Mad About in its way, that the parents, teach- the Same Object” speaks to an ers, leaders, writers, performers, often derided, seldom addressed Theatre customs, performances, music, segment of the population which methods, habits, fashion, educa- has sometimes seemed to have lost tion, literature were disposable. its voice, especially in the sphere of Age, no longer venerated, was live theatre, but also in film, TV, despised. “Out with the old, in with comedy, literature, music, dance the new” which, in reality, has and government. occurred in a vacuum, has come to “The younger the better” has mean that everything connected been the avenging cry of the previ- by Madeleine Shaner with the new is good, and every- ously “misunderstood” post-World thing connected with the old is bad. War II generations who rapidly thing, but just as there could be too I mean, imagine writing a play came into power in literature, style, much of a good thing, it’s also pos- about old people! Who’d want to fashion, music, art, commerce, pol- sible that we’ve been throwing out go see it? itics and design — everywhere it the proverbial baby with the bath- “Three Views of the Same was possible to infiltrate — not water. Young became synonymous Object” says, out loud, “Hold your with a whimper, as in past genera- with good, and bad started to horses!” Or to paraphrase (with tions, but with a war cry heard become synonymous with old — respect) the words of one of Mr. photo by John Flynn around the world. It wasn’t a bad or old fashioned — which meant, Shakespeare’s most famous char- Catherine Carlen appears as Mrs. Widkin, and Nancy Linehan Charles acters, Shylock: [“Hath not (an old person) eyes? Hath not (an old per- stars as Jesse in “Three Views of the Same Object”. son) hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? Fed est, most up-to-date theatres, and by anyone who’s ever been mar- with the same food, hurt with the I’m weeping, suffering along with, ried, or partnered, for a healthy, or same weapons, subject to the same and relating to the lines penned by unhealthy length of time. Take it diseases … warmed and cooled by the supremely talented Murray, and from me — you’ll see bits of your- the same winter and summer … acted by the always equally, or self surfacing, despite yourself. etc. etc. etc.”]. even more equally wonderful Anne The play is directed with pas- I’m sure there will be dissension Gee Byrd, Allan Miller, Catherine sion, and deep understanding, by among audiences about Murray’s Carlen, K. Callan, Shelly Kurtz, John Perrin Flynn, Brett Aune and intensely felt play, but not among and Nancy Linehan Charles — all Hollace Starr, with Stephanie most “older” people. Emotions, in brilliant, and devastatingly mov- Kerley Schwartz’ perfectly item- feelings, love, caring, dissension, ing performances. Huge credit ized costumes, Leigh Allen’s light- differing points of view, bad habits should be given to Murray’s writ- ing design, and Christopher and good practices don’t disappear ing — how does he do it? Moscatiello’s sound design. with the fast disappearing calendar And I can finally say, in all hon- “Whooh, Boy!” to coin a phrase. pages. What do you know, old peo- esty, I was totally there with that. “Three Views of the Same ple have feelings too! I know, Or, in modern phraseology, some- Object” runs through Oct. 28 at because I am in the process of thing I can’t say so much of with Rogue Machine, 5041 Pico Blvd. becoming one (loosely speaking), what I see on stage and screen — Showtimes are at 8 p.m., Friday photo by John Flynn and I found Murray’s play nothing “BEEN THERE! DONE THAT!” through Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Shelly Kurtz as Poppy and K. Callan as Jesse are part of a wonderful less than a tonic. There we were, in with a loud HURRAH! (And will Tickets are $30. For information, cast in “Three Views of the Same Object”, a play by Henry Murray. one of our town’s (I use these next probably do most of it again). call (855)585-5185, or visit words advisedly) best and bright- This should be required viewing roguemachinetheatre.com.

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Berkeley, Stanford and USC will be ums for low-income student-ath- Gov. Jerry Brown signs LGBT, open carry legislation required to comply with the provi- letes; cover all deductibles for sions of the bill, which goes into injuries related to their participation With the 2012 legislative season penalize nonprofit organizations if Student-athlete rights effect on Jan. 1. in an intercollegiate sport and con- over, some LGBT groups, includ- they are found to be involved in The bill, SB 1525, requires eligi- duct a financial and life skills work- ing Equality California, are cele- misleading practices. Currently, Brown on Sept. 27 signed the ble universities to provide equiva- shop for all first and third year stu- brating a handful of bills signed by the Attorney General enforces the “Student-Athlete Bill of Rights”, lent academic scholarships to stu- dent-athletes. the governor that focus on protect- Charitable Purposes Act, but is which will require universities dent-athletes who are injured and The bill also affords student ath- ing LGBT youth and strengthening precluded from imposing penalties located in California that generate lose their athletic scholarship; pro- letes the same disciplinary due families. for any violation other than fraud. on average more than $10 million a vide equivalent academic scholar- process as other students and adopts AB 1856 ensures that LGBT Feuer’s bill removes the limitation year in media revenues to provide ships to student-athletes who have and implements guidelines to pre- foster youth will get the comfort, and allows the assessment of specific protections to college-ath- exhausted their NCAA athletic eli- vent, assess and treat sports related safety and support they need by penalties for any violation of the letes. Based on current media rev- gibility but have not completed their concussions, dehydration and other creating LGBT cultural competen- Charitable Purposes Act. enue contracts, UCLA, UC degree; pay the health care premi- issues. cy standards for foster care givers. The bill was written by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco). Under another bill, AB 1505, authored by Assemblymember Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), California service members who were discharged for no other rea- son than their sexual orientation will have access to resources to obtain a discharge upgrade and, in turn, eligibility for state benefits, like access to home loans and edu- cational fee waivers, for them and their families. A bill authored by Assemblywoman Betsy Butler (D- Marina del Rey) keeps same-sex couples from receiving unequal property tax penalties in the event that a partner dies. AB 1700 gives LGBT people greater protection from losing the homes that they shared with a loved one. According to Equality California, there have been claims that recognizing everyone’s free- dom to marry will lead to clergy being forced to perform marriages they don’t agree with, or risk los- ing their tax-exempt status. A bill by Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), SB 1140, offers a clar- ification that reaffirms the First Amendment freedoms that respect the right of clergy to make faith- based decisions regarding which marriages they solemnize. Open carry

On Sept. 28, Brown signed leg- islation, AB 1527, banning the open carry of unloaded rifles and shotguns on the streets and in malls in California’s cities. AB 1527 makes it a crime to openly carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun in public in incorporated cities, and is a follow-up to a bill last year banning the open carry of hand- guns. Violations are a misde- meanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Law enforcement personnel are exempt, as are hunters and others carrying unloaded weapons under specified licensed circumstances and in most rural areas. The ban A rare find and a classic address in the heart of Hollywood, Kingsley Manor will go into effect on Jan. 1. embodies the eclectic spirit of its surrounding community from nearby Feuer bills ,cafes restaurants and culture, to the extraordinary collection of people and

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robbed a victim in the 600 block of N. La Peer. Knock-knock burglary crew An unknown suspect committed a Police Blotter burglary in the 9000 block of Sunset at 3 a.m. targets Westside homes The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police Department ing a white tank top, with brown Station and the LAPD’s Wilshire Division between September 25 and West Los Angeles Area detectives shorts and blue shoes. Three other September 30, 2012. If you are a victim of a crime, here are the telephone stole a vehicle parked in the 5600 numbers of local law enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police Department, block of Wilshire. are asking for the public’s help in suspects were described as black Wilshire Division (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s identifying four members of a men, 18-25 years old. Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. An unknown suspect committed a knock-knock burglary crew who The suspect’s vehicle is described petty theft in the 8500 block of have targeted homes in West Los as a four door 1998-2003 black Beverly at 2:20 p.m. Angeles and Beverly Hills. Lincoln Continental or a Towncar The following crimes occurred in petty theft in the 8500 block of On Sept. 4, 2012, at approximate- with a partial license plate of “4k- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect West Hollywood and the areas Beverly at 7 p.m. ly 4:10 p.m., suspects knocked on k—-” or “4k-k3—”. To view sur- patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire assaulted a victim in the 1500 and Hollywood Divisions between At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Crescent Heights. the door of a home in the 12600 veillance footage of the incident, Sept. 25 and Sept. 30, and were robbed a victim near the corner of block of W. Sunset Blvd, and tried visit www.lapdtv.org. compiled from www.crimemap- Beverly and The Grove. An unknown suspect committed a to enter the house through the rear Anyone with information about ping.com. burglary in the 800 block of S. yard when there was no answer. As this crime is asked to contact West An unknown suspect committed a Highland at 4:30 p.m. the suspects started walking Los Angeles Area Burglary Det. C. Sept. 25 petty theft in the 8500 block of towards the side gate, they were White at (310)444-1522/24. During Beverly at 8:15 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect confronted by the victim, who heard non-business hours or on weekends, At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 6000 the knock at the front door and calls should be directed to (877)527- committed a petty theft in the 400 At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. came out on to the drive way. After 3247. Anyone wishing to remain block of N. Edinburgh. committed a burglary in the 7500 being confronted by the victim, the anonymous should call Crime block of Sunset. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- ing a domestic violence incident in suspects got into their car and left Stoppers at (800)222-8477. Tipsters An unknown suspect robbed a the residence in an unknown direc- may also contact Crime Stoppers by victim in the 6900 block of An unknown suspect committed a the 6200 block of Lexington at Hollywood at 9:40 a.m. petty theft in the 1100 block of N. 9:30 p.m. tion. Before leaving, the last suspect texting to phone number 274637 La Brea at 9 p.m. punched the victim in the face. with a cell phone. At 5:20 p.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 29 One suspect is described as a All text messages should begin committed a petty theft in the Sept. 27 black man, 18 to 25 years old, wear- with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters 8300 block of Santa Monica. At 6:45 a.m., an unknown suspect may also go to LAPDOnline.org, At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a bicycle from the 1000 click on “webtips” and follow the Sept. 26 committed a burglary in the 1600 block of N. Hayworth. Suspect prompts. block of N. Cahuenga. At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 7500 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 1000 block of S. convicted in block of Sunset. cle parked in the 900 block of N. Bronson at 2 p.m. Kings at 9 a.m. !'-+'-2*$ An unknown suspect burglarized At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- pizza delivery a vehicle parked in the 8900 block At noon, an unknown suspect bur- pect assaulted a victim near the "+%06 of Sunset at 9:30 a.m. glarized a vehicle parked in the corner of Hollywood and 7500 block of Melrose at noon. McCadden. murder 5%#21-/-/ At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect A jury deliberated less than two committed a burglary in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- hours on Sept. 27 before convicting /20 1%%  block of S. Detroit. A second bur- petty theft in the 7700 block of cle parked in the 800 block of N. a 19-year-old Los Angeles man of " # !  glary was reported in the same Santa Monica at 7 p.m. Laurel at 11 p.m. murder, attempted murder and other    #    
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16 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press LA Phil names Korean music ensemble new fellows blends East and West Four conductors — Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Christopher Lees, Dietrich Paredes and Rafael Payare — have been selected to participate in the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Dudamel Fellowship Program. LA Phil music director Gustavo Dudamel created the fellowship program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft. “Now in its 4th year, this pro- gram is a perfect fit with the goals of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It’s about cultivating the next gen- eration, it’s about excellence, and photo courtesy of KCCLA providing opportunity,” Dudamel The Korean fusion music ensemble, Yerak, will offer a new take on said. “The hands-on learning which traditional classical music during a performance on Friday, Oct. 5 at these young conductors receive 7:30 p.m. at the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA). The during the season is unlike any other training program in the group combined European classical instruments with traditional world.” Korean instruments to create distinctive sounds. Yerak was estab- Gov. Jerry Brown signed a lengthy list of bills prior to the midnight The fellows will work alongside lished in Los Angeles in 2009 by young Korean musicians who deadline on Sept. 30, including legislation that will allow voters to Dudamel and LA Phil musicians, as wanted to create a new style of Korean traditional performing arts in decide whether to extend Measure R to accelerate transportation well as with students in LA Phil the United States. The group’s name in Korean means blending tra- projects such as the Westside Subway Extension. Brown, who education programs for four to six ditional instruments with western instruments such as cello, flute served two previous terms as governor of California from 1975 to weeks. The fellows will hone their and drum. The concert will take place in KCCLA’s Ari Hall, 5505 1983, was also busy signing legislation 32 years ago. He was pic- skills through programs such as Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)936-7141, or visit tured in the Oct. 2, 1980 issue of the Park Labrea News after sign- conducting LA Phil youth concerts www.kccla.org. ing a bill by Sen. David Roberti (left) that requires physicians to at Walt Disney Concert Hall, partic- ipating as a cover conductor, and inform women with breast cancer about alternatives to surgery. serving as mentors to young musi- Roberti and Brown were joined by Juliet Ristom (right), of Park La cians. For the first time, the Sukkot Festival marks a time Brea’s Ogden Gardens, who had urged the senator to author the Dudamel Fellows will work with legislation after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was the Colburn School’s Academy of outdoor celebrations faced with having a mastectomy. Roberti said in the accompanying Virtuosi, an ensemble of student The seven-day Jewish Festival of Pearl, the Wall Street Journal article that Ristom had sought other successful treatment, and his soloists. Grazinyte-Tyla is from Sukkot runs through Sunday. bureau chief who was kidnapped Vilnius, Lithuania; Lees lives in bill would provide the same option for other women. The group was Sukkot commemorates the 40-year and killed in Pakistan in 2002, on Washington D.C.; and Paredes and joined by Yvonne Gaugler (rear left), of the National Council of period during which the people of Friday, Oct. 5, beginning at 6:45 Payare are from Caracas, Catholic Women; Jean Paolini, of the Sacramento Community Israel wandered in the desert, living p.m. at the Brentwood Presbyterian Venezuela. For information, visit Commission on Women; registered nurse Ann Christian; and Sue in temporary shelters known as Church. The concert is part of www.laphil.com, McGann, of the National Council of Jewish Women. “sukkahs”. During Sukkot, many “Daniel Pearl World Music Day”. members of the Jewish faith live in An outdoor Sukkot festival follows 22. River of Lyon the temporary shelters, or tents, the concert, with Israeli food, live 26. Excluding Crossword Puzzle 27. Asian buffalo which are often built in residential music and more. The Brentwood 29. Cotton fabric yards. Presbyterian Church is located at 30. Grace period? Several events are being held in 12000 W. San Vicente Blvd. For 31. In case observance of Sukkot. People can information, visit www.nas- 32. Double curve 33. Worked the soil see different types of sukkahs with huva.com. 34. Slough JConnectLA, which is holding its Joel Ben Izzy will share Jewish 36. Mushroom you can eat “Magical Mystery Sukkah Tour” tales with a modern and personal 37. Departure today from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. twist during “Sophisticated 38. Historian Toynbee Tickets are $18; bus departs from Sukkah” on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 4 40. Soldier of fortune 41. Black gunk 9080 W. Pico Blvd. For informa- p.m. at the Wilshire Boulevard 47. Alate tion, call (310)244-5577, or visit Temple’s Audrey and Sydney Irmas 49. Just beat www.jconnectla.com. Campus, 11661 W. Olympic Blvd. 50. Gush AtidLA’s is holding a Sukkot The storytelling session will be fol- 51. Reverent 52. Like a snicker dinner today at 7 p.m. at Sinai lowed by a buffet served in a 54. “___ or not...” Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd. Each sukkah. For information, call 55. In reserve course is served in a different (310)445-1280, or visit wbtla.org. 56. Give away sukkah constructed around Sinai A Sukkot Dinner and Simchat 57. Bank Temple. General admission is $15. Torah celebration is scheduled for 58. Lothario’s look 59. Bucks For information, call (310)481- Sunday, Oct. 7 at 5:15 p.m. at 60. Start with while 3244, or visit www.atidla.com. Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset Blvd. 61. 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photo by Aaron Blevins Actor Mark Harmon received the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s 2,482nd star on Oct. 1, and several members of the cast and crew of his hit show, “NCIS”, attended to show their support. Harmon, an Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, plays special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the show, which began its 10th season on Sept. 25. Although “NCIS” may be the most recognized show of his career, he has plen- ty of other television credits, including “The West Wing”, “Reasonable Doubts”, “Chicago Hope” and TV movies such as “After the Promise” and “The Deliberate Stranger”. In film, Harmon has been seen in “Weather Girl”, “Chasing Liberty”, “Freaky Friday”, “Wyatt Earp”, “Stealing Home”, “Summer School”, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” and “Natural Born Killers”. The Southern California native’s star is located at 6253 Hollywood Blvd. WeHo changes city channel name After more than 26 years, West ment access channel. Hollywood’s Citychannel 10 has WehoTV is a multiplatform video been re-named and re-branded to programming channel. A new logo WehoTV in hopes of strengthening has been designed and will be used to its identity with the greater West promote the channel as well as mar- Hollywood community. The name ket its programming. For more infor- Citychannel was adopted in 1986 in mation, contact Kent Egenberger, the early days of cityhood as a way to CATV supervisor, at (323)848-6593 promote and brand the city’s govern- or visit www.weho.org/wehotv.

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 18 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Aerial show signals final Exhibit offers different views of election coverage The Hammer Museum presents an exhibit titled “Your Land /My opening at Grand Park Land” running through Nov. 18. Artist Jonathan Horowitz’s exhib- it serves as a convening space where visitors can watch and discuss the unfolding presidential election. The installation uses red and blue carpet- ing to divide the Hammer’s Lobby Gallery into two distinct spaces. Fox News is broadcast live on a monitor in the red zone, while the monitor on the blue side is tuned to MSNBC, directing visitor’s attention to the increasingly rigid two-party system that defines U.S. politics. As the artist notes, in spite of movements photo courtesy of the Hammer Museum such as the Tea Party and Occupy, Visitors can see side-by-side comparisons of how different media outlets the country remains “swathed in red cover the presidential election at the Hammer Museum exhibit. and blue with no purple in between.” nomic disparities. 6 to 7:30 p.m.; and the election The title of the piece is a reference The exhibit in the Hammer’s night, Nov. 6. The Hammer to Woody Guthrie’s song “This Lobby Gallery will be open during Museum is located at 10899 photo © John McCoy Land Is Your Land”, and highlights the presidential debates on Oct. 16 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call An aerial dance performance outside Los Angeles City Hall will be particular concerns in the 2012 elec- and 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; the vice (310)443-7000, or visit www.ham- the highlight of a day-long schedule of free public performances on tion, such as fiscal policies and eco- presidential debate on Oct. 11 from mer.ucla.edu. Saturday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 9 p.m. to mark the official grand opening of the final stage of Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. Entertainment will be held on all four blocks of the park, culminat- ing in a performance by international aerial movement group, Art Walk showcases best of the Miracle Mile Bandaloop, which will perform a large-scale vertical dance suspend- Guests can enjoy a diverse array Wilshire building, along with the ed hundreds of feet above the ground on the exterior of city hall. of artworks at local galleries and “Not only are display of the “Berlin Wall Visitors can also enjoy dance lessons in “A Taste of Dance”, present- museums during the Miracle Mile there great art Monument”. The Venice-based ed on The Music Center Plaza; a dance performance choreographed Art Walk, Gallery and Studio Tour group CANLOVE, which is dedi- by Jacques Heim, artistic director for Diavolo Dance Theatre, at the on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 2 to 10 galleries, but also cated to collecting discarded spray Grand Park’s Fountain Plaza; and the “World Jazz Series” with music p.m. historic paint cans and turning them into art, by Latin Jazz duo “Dos y Mas” on the park’s Performance Plaza. The Los Angeles County will create a public art display with “The completion of Grand Park marks the beginning of a new Museum of Art (LACMA), Craft architecture and live painting demonstrations, inter- chapter for Los Angeles County and opens the door to events and And Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), fabulous active and educational workshops, gatherings that bring the community together to share the many cul- A+D Museum, and the Los Angeles museums.” DJs and more. Participating gal- tures that comprise the fabric of Los Angeles,” L.A. County Museum of the Holocaust will leries will be identified by red ban- Supervisor Gloria Molina said. “I am thrilled Grand Park will host the showcase their collections, and -Councilman Tom LaBonge, ners on the sidewalk. Special exhi- Los Angeles premiere of Bandaloop, and am confident it will be a dozens of private galleries will host 4th District, bitions and interactive programs, performance not only befitting of our grand park, but one that visitors open houses and special exhibi- guided tours, artist talks and book of all ages will enjoy.” tions. The art walks also focuses on signings are scheduled. The Art murals and public art installations. are there great art galleries, but also Walk will be followed by an after “What better place is there to historic architecture and fabulous party held at 8 p.m. at a location to walk than the Miracle Mile?” asked museums. This is a wonderful be announced. For information, TASHMAN City Councilman Tom LaBonge, event.” locations and a schedule of events, 4th District, who is sponsoring the The “Public Art Green Zone” visit www.miraclemileartwalk- HOME CENTER Miracle Mile Art Walk. “Not only will be held on the lawn of the 5900 gallerytour.blogspot.com. SHOP LOCAL SAVE TIME SAVE $ MONEY $ Easy Living Floors are Doggone Durable

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 20 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Sign’s restoration work to take up to 10 weeks From page 1 when he donated $1 million that care for the sign.” “Hugh Hefner is an angel in the city allowed for the Trust for Public The nonprofit Hollywood Sign of Angels. He came to the rescue in Land to purchase the land around Trust maintains the sign using a 1978, and then two years ago when the sign from a real estate invest- percentage of royalties generated he donated the money to the Trust ment group. through licensing of the image and for Public Land. The ‘H’ in the The Hollywood Sign was initial- private donations. The restoration Hollywood Sign stands for Hefner.” ly installed in 1923 as a real estate work will be completed ahead of Baumgart said he is frequently promotion, and it originally read the sign’s 90th anniversary celebra- asked about why the Hollywood “Hollywoodland”. It was first tion in 2013. Sign is not illuminated at night, a restored in 1949, and “land” was Los Angeles City Councilman topic that is not currently up for con- removed. Throughout the next sev- Tom LaBonge, 4th District, credit- sideration. eral decades, however, the sign ed Sherwin-Williams for making “It’s not going to happen any time began to deteriorate. During the the restoration possible, and also soon,” Baumgart said. “You would 1970s, one of the sign’s “Os” had thanked Hefner for his contribu- be drawing people up to the sign in fallen down the hill. tions. the middle of the night. If somebody “All through the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s “It was Sherwin-Williams to the dropped a cigarette up there at two- and ‘70s, nobody took care of the rescue. There is nothing like giving in-the-morning, you could have a photo by Aaron Blevins sign,” he said. “The trust was the sign a little love, and it makes a tragedy with houses lost and lives The Hollywood Sign will receive $175,000 worth of upgrades during the formed in 1978, and our job is to big difference,” LaBonge said. lost.” project.

Zoo agreement is hibernating Backpage.com Council repeals dispensary ban From page 1 From page 4 ing to enter into a partnership that ditched ment, he added. there have been contradicting rul- mirrored the agreements set up by “Storefront medical marijuana ings from the court. We tried to the county for the Los Angeles From page 1 dispensaries are not contemplated take action, but have been legally County Museum of Art and the under state law and are therefore thwarted at every step of the Natural History Museum of Los illegal,” Huizar said. “Nothing the way.” Angeles County. However, docu- these are two businesses — one in city council will do will change Councilman Tom LaBonge, ments that outlined the operations news and entertainment and one that. At this point, I’m more con- 4th District, said he would be and governance never came, she focused exclusively in classifieds,” cerned with enforcement on ille- working with his staff, and staff said. Tobias said, adding that LA Weekly gal, for-profit dispensaries, which from other council offices, in an “We were looking for that, and stopped publishing Backpage.com the federal government is current- effort to formulate a plan on how for some reason, the city [didn’t ads in July. “We are both better ly engaged in. While I support the to move forward. provide them],” Morgan said. served focusing on our separate use of marijuana for medicinal “I will be working to come up City Administrative Officer missions.” purposes, the state needs to create with a solution, because shop Miguel Santana said the two enti- A story exposing the a better way of providing access after shop continues to open up,” ties had negotiated through 95 per- Backpage.com media practices and for seriously ill patients while LaBonge said. “There needs to be cent of the issues related to the pri- its association with LA Weekly was removing the scores of profiteers a balance.” vatization, but legal issues arose on and recreational users who cur- Koretz added that the council photo by Edwin Folven published in the Park Labrea News how to structure the governance of and Beverly Press on July 19. rently dominate the market.” will likely address a motion in the zoo. GLAZA holds many fundraisers City Councilman Paul Koretz, November that he authored call- for the zoo, including a chance to Voice Media Group’s decision to “Unfortunately, we weren’t able distance itself from Backpage.com 5th District, said the decision to ing for all dispensaries that were meet meet Betty White. For to get beyond that hurdle,” he said. contrasts sharply with Village Voice rescind the ban was necessary not open before a 2007 moratori- Representatives from the City details, go to page 9. Media’s defense of the classifieds because he believes voters would um was established to close. Attorney’s Office were not avail- website. The company had cited have likely overturned it. Koretz estimated that the number able by deadline, but reports sug- the city’s general fund, increase the First Amendment rights is keeping “In essence, we are back to step of dispensaries allowed to remain gest that the issue stemmed from operational efficiencies of the zoo, the site operational. one. The federal government is open would be around 100. He the city’s charter, which had differ- improve fundraising and give the In an interview in August, shutting some down using some added that it would allow for ent labor standards than Los zoo greater operational flexibility. Village Voice Media attorney Liz of the enforcement action the city access to the drug, but would give Angeles County. Currently, the zoo operates as a McDougall acknowledged that is trying to take, but where it will the city control over dispensaries “What we need to have [is the city department, and had an operat- minors were trafficked on the web- go from here is hard to predict,” that continue to open in residen- ability] to govern the zoo and make ing budget of $17.5 million in site, but said shutting the site down Koretz said. “There has been tial areas like the Melrose decisions,” Morgan said, adding 2010-2011. Of that budget, $6 mil- would push the online human traf- [time and money wasted], but it District. that the City Administrative lion was subsidized by the city’s ficking market overseas. hasn’t been the fault of the city. “I suspect we will be talking Officer’s Office was helpful general fund. “If we shut down … it’s not For every action we take, there about this for a long time to throughout the process, but the “The troubling thing is that going to solve the problem,” she have been legal challenges and come.” documents were never received. we’re facing some difficult times. said at the time. “For many of these “That’s why we decided it was We’ve done a lot to control our kids, it’s the only hope they have of information. According to the publication, both fruitless to keep talking.” costs, but our future is still diffi- rescue.” “It would take a monster to expressed their desire to fight for The zoo privatization talks last- cult,” Santana said, adding that he FAIR Girls representatives sug- decide to take profits on the backs the website, adding that they ed throughout the summer, and hoped the partnership would allow gested otherwise, citing studies that of children,” she said. “Village “depart to devote our undivided began when the city started analyz- the zoo to be self-sufficient. “Now, suggest the company made $27 Voice Media is not a monster.” attention to the defense of ing the possibility of an alternative the zoo’s going to have to survive million annually from body-rub According to LA Weekly, Village Backpage.” management structure in May on its own at a time when the city and escort advertisements. Voice Media executives Michael FAIR Girls representatives could 2011. City officials believed that a is going to be struggling to make McDougall denied that claim, but Lacey and Jim Larkin will retain not be reached for further com- GLAZA partnership would help ends meet.” would not disclose further financial ownership of Backpage.com. ment. Rubiner installed Attorney John K. Rubiner was installed as President of the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) at the organization’s annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Sept. 27. Rubiner, principal of the Century City law firm Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks & Lincenberg, APC, became the BHBA’s 81st presi- dent. He was sworn in by U.S. District Court judge Howard Matz. Rubiner’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense, with an emphasis on employment matters. In addition, he handles litigation in business disputes and internal investigations. For information, visit www.bhba.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 October 4, 2012 Pool project to begin Mail thief arrested at Park La Brea From page 4 From page 1 the pool’s operations for the city’s tors, Delgado said, and more are of the complex,” Loera said. “We Los Angeles, and Loera did not ties determine it is sufficient for Department of Recreation and expected with the new construc- had some previous reports about know how long he had been in the suspects to be prosecuted by the Parks. tion. things that had been stolen, and local area. Clothing, iPhones and local district attorney’s office. One of the city’s oldest pool “The pool will be missed,” she since the arrest, the thefts have Crane added, however, that a deci- facilities, the Hollywood pool will said. “Hopefully, the way things stopped.” sion on whether federal prosecu- be widened by five yards and will are projected, we should only be Loera credited a witness with “We treat the theft tors would file charges against have the “deep end” in the middle, shut down for summer 2013. … assisting in the arrest. On Sept. 14, of one piece of Johnson would be made at a later creating two shallow areas for It’ll be nice to have a facility that’s Johnson was reportedly seen date. recreational swimmers and pro- entering a laundry room at the mail the same as “It just depends. We treat the one hundred gramming. Workers will also “The pool will be complex with a sealed box. The theft of one piece of mail the same install a diving board, which the witness followed and observed pieces of mail.” as one hundred pieces of mail.” pool has gone without for approx- missed. Hopefully, Johnson open the box, pull out a Crane added. “We will work with imately 30 years. the way things pair of tennis shoes, and then put the prosecuting attorney and deter- In the bathhouse, contractors them on. The suspect fled, and the Stacia Crane mine whether any additional will section off portions of the are projected, we witness notified security, who Postal Inspection Service charges are necessary.” showers so that each individual should only be detained Johnson at 401 S. Hauser Crane added that the stolen mail has their own space, project man- shut down for Blvd. and held him for police. that was recovered was turned ager Sashi Bhakta said. Before, “He was looking for packages over to postal inspectors on Sept. there was nothing blocking water summer 2013.” that were delivered by the postal other small items that are believed 27, and that investigators would be from a different shower from service, UPS or Fed Ex that had to be stolen were recovered, Loera contacting the recipients to notify moving into another. Trish Delgado been left on people’s doorsteps added. them that it is being held by the Bhakta said the design is being Department of Recreation when they weren’t home,” Loera Mail theft is a federal offense, postal service. The mail is current- modified to include pool heating and Parks said. “It was occurring during the and investigators with the U.S. ly considered evidence, but will be and indoor ventilation. The pool afternoon hours when everybody Postal Inspection Service are returned once the criminal case will be ADA-accessible, as will was at work.” working with LAPD detectives on against Johnson concludes. the bathhouse, he said. The detective said Johnson was the case. Stacia Crane, a spokes- Loera said anyone else who “I think it’s going to be much, up to compliance.” likely staying in the surrounding woman for the postal inspection believes they were a victim of the much better than what we have Delgado said pool patrons may neighborhood and was sneaking service, said each incident is han- mail thefts should call Wilshire now,” Bhakta said, adding that be able to seek refuge from the into the gated complex. Johnson’s dled on a case-by-case basis. In Division burglary detectives at seismic upgrades will be made to heat next year at other department last known address was in South many situations, federal authori- (213)922-8257. the building. pools, such as the Pan Pacific Park He said renovations were not an Pool, the E.G. Roberts Indoor option for the department, as the Pool, the Cheviot Hills Pool and facility does not meet building the Griffith Park Pool. Bass brings dignitaries to CBCF legislative conference and health code, much of its When the Hollywood facility equipment is obsolete and the reopens, patrons will be able to As part of the Congressional Johnnie Carson; and Dr. Babatunde nations and global communities to pool is leaking. It also consumes utilize its typical programming: Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Osotimehin, executive director of address the political, economic and more energy than necessary. novice teams sports like swim- 42nd Annual Legislative the United Nations Population Fund. health issues that face Africa.” Bhakta said the work and time- ming, diving and synchronized Conference, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Hundreds attended the BrainTrust In addition to the BrainTrust line is subject to change, but offi- swimming; swims lessons, from (D-California), the senior Democrat and had the opportunity to ask ques- forum, Bass joined General Electric cials hope to have the pool ready beginner to advanced; and other of the House Foreign Affairs tions and engage directly with the Africa’s president and CEO, Jay for summer 2014. This year, the permitted uses, such as day Subcommittee on Africa, hosted a panelists. Guests also enjoyed a cul- Ireland, at a lunch reception on pool had more than 15,000 visi- camps. day-long BrainTrust forum with pol- tural presentation by the perfor- Capitol Hill that honored the icymakers, academics, advocates mance group, Ferafina Kahn, a trib- African Diplomatic Corps and pres- and industry experts to discuss the ute to Payne culminating in a reveal ident Joyce Banda of Malawi. current state of Africa’s political, of Bass’ African ancestry. During her remarks, Banda economic, security and development “It is an honor to carry on the acknowledged the need for contin- efforts. incredible legacy that my mentor ued support of activities that Previously led by the late Rep. and friend, Congressman Donald strengthen U.S. and African rela- Donald Payne, this year’s Payne, set forth by organizing this tions; provided an overview of BrainTrust panel topics included BrainTrust and bringing together Malawian policies that focus on “Africa’s Growing Economies”, forward-thinking visionaries to cre- bolstering economic growth; “Health Investments for Africa’s ate policy recommendations and reflected on her rise to become Futures” and “Emerging Threats to educate the public on the true story Africa’s second female head of state Political Stability”, and included of Africa — all while highlighting and the role and authority of women remarks from the ambassador of the purpose and mission of CBCF,” to promote social change; and Botswana to the U.S., Tebelelo Bass said. “I hope that the insight offered insight on Africa’s increas- Seretse; assistant secretary of state and discussion offered today pro- ing economic strength and political for African Affairs, ambassador vide a unique opportunity for stability.

City secures $1.1 million penalty from Ralphs Ralphs Grocery Company will Weights and Measures Department foods’ packaging on many deli photo by Aaron Blevins pay more than $1.1 million in civil conducted an investigation into items and the container or ice More than 15,000 pool patrons visited the Hollywood Pool last year. penalties, costs and restitution for Ralphs’ overcharging and scanning weight on seafood products in cal- repeatedly overcharging customers practices at various stores located culating the price of items that are on deli and other weighed food priced according to weight. products and for failing to deduct The injunctive provisions Sen. Pavley honored by UCP the weight of packaging on those “Ralphs and other require that Ralphs not charge, at items, city attorney Carmen big companies will the time of sale of a food item, a Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Last year, Pavley worked with Trutanich announced. be called out and value that is more than the price Hills) has been named The Arc Senate President Pro Tem Darrell The company was previously advertised, posted, marked dis- California and United Cerebral Steinberg (D-Sacramento) on SB convicted on criminal charges for held accountable played or quoted. Ralphs also may Palsy (UCP) Legislator of the Year 946, which requires health plans similar violations in 2011. The case when they not sell any commodity in a small- is being handled by assistant city er quantity than it is represented to for 2012. and health insurance policies to overcharge and The Arc of the United States and cover behavioral health therapy for attorney Donald Kass. be. Further, for a period of four UCP established the Disability individuals with pervasive devel- “Ralphs and other big companies short-weight years, Ralphs must maintain a Policy Collaboration to focus on opmental disorder or autism. In will be called out and held account- consumers.” comprehensive compliance pro- legislative and legal issues that 2006, while serving in the State able when they overcharge and gram that will enhance pricing improve the lives of individuals Assembly, Pavley authored AB short-weight consumers,” accuracy and correct pricing errors. Carmen Trutanich with disabilities, and their families. 2513, a law creating the California Trutanich said. “The city and our The company previously entered City Attorney Pavley has authored several bills Autism Information and residents will not tolerate such bad no contest pleas to 62 criminal on behalf of the disabled communi- Professional Development Center. corporate behavior.” counts in February 2011, including ty, including SB 1381, a bill to “I would like to thank The Arc Under terms of the settlement, false and misleading advertising, remove the word “retarded” from and UCP for recognizing my leg- approved on Sept. 27 by Los throughout the city and county of unlawful computation of value, use in state documents, which was islative and community achieve- Angeles Superior Court Judge Los Angeles. selling prepackaged commodities recently signed by Governor ments in developmental disability Gregory Alarcon, Ralphs, without The inspectors discovered that at in a lesser quantity than represent- Brown. The “R-word” has been rights,” Pavley said. “As a long- admitting liability, agrees to an certain times items were sold, ed and false labeling. used in hate speech towards people time advocate for individuals with injunction, to pay $1 million in Ralphs charged an amount that was The company was also previous- with developmental disabilities. It developmental disabilities in the civil penalties, $13,822 in costs more than the price posted or quot- ly issued notifications for multiple will be replaced by the nationally State Legislature, and a parent of a and $100,000 in restitution to the ed, and also sold items in a smaller violations following package recognized clinical terminology, child with autism, I am honored to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. quantity than represented. Ralphs inspections and test purchases in intellectual disability. receive this award.” In 2010, the Los Angeles County failed to deduct the weight of the both 2008 and 2009. 22 October 4, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Candidate will challenge Schiff in November New ‘no smoking’ signs installed From page 7 portive of gun rights. Jennerjahn is Congressional seat is not movie production employee. He also opposed to restrictions on cam- Jennerjahn’s first attempt at public also has a background in tourism paign financing, but he has opted to office. He ran for mayor in 2009 and transportation. Jennerjahn said run his campaign with his own and the 33rd Congressional District he is listed as a political consultant money. seat in 2010, but didn’t get past the with the California Secretary of “I’m the only one with any primaries. State due to his unsuccessful bid to integrity in these elections because A Wisconsin native, he moved to recall Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, I’ve never taken money from any- Los Angeles in 1993. Jennerjahn who he believes has not spent body,” he said. has held various jobs, including enough time improving Los His bid for the 28th work as a substitute teacher and Angeles. Alarcon court date set for Oct. 18 From page 3

A trial date will likely be set tution. He is currently running for 7th District office in 1993, then after the Oct. 18 court appearance, the State Assembly’s 39th District served as a state senator from 1998 according to information supplied against educator Raul Bocanegra to 2006. After voters approved a by the district attorney’s office. in the November election. measure that altered term limits, photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office While representatives could not If convicted and elected, he he again ran for city council. Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge (fifth from left), 4th speak to the maximum jail time would have to resign and would be Attorneys for the Alarcons did District, recently unveiled the first of several “Smokey the Bear No Alarcon is facing, he did not have barred from holding any elected not respond to a request for com- Smoking” signs in the Hollywood Hills. The signs will be installed a prior criminal record and could office for life. ment by deadline on Deronda Drive, Canyon Drive, Mulholland Drive, Beachwood be looking at probation and resti- Alarcon was first elected to the Drive and Canyon Lake Drive. Funding for the signs was provided by the Hollywood United Neighborhood Council, and members joined Big Brothers hosts ‘Rising Stars’ CHLA LaBonge for the unveiling. announces Italy Heart institute receives $1.3 million A team of Cedars-Sinai Heart better understand how it works, consortium Institute stem cell researchers has which we hope will lead us to even been awarded a $1.3 million grant more stem-cell based treatments House Research Institute and from the California Institute of for the heart.” Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Regenerative Medicine to contin- During a heart attack, clots form (CHLA) have announced an inter- ue studying an experimental stem suddenly on top of cholesterol- national consortium with the cell that treats heart attack patients laden plaques, which block the University of Verona in Italy to col- with heart-derived cells. Earlier flow of blood to the heart muscle. laborate on teaching and research this year, data from the first clini- This causes living heart tissue to to advance the use of the Auditory cal trial of the stem cell treatment die and be replaced by a scar. The Brainstem Implant (ABI) in chil- showed the therapy helped dam- larger the scar, the higher the dren worldwide. The ABI is aged hearts re-grow healthy mus- chance of death or disability from already used successfully in Italy cle. the heart attack. with the pediatric population, and To date, this cell therapy, devel- Conventional treatments aim to the goal of the partnership is to oped by Dr. Eduardo Marbán, MD, limit the initial injury by opening bring the hearing implants to deaf director of the Cedars-Sinai Heart the clogged artery and prevent fur- children in the U.S. Institute and Mark S. Siegel ther harm with medications. House Research Institute and Family professor, is the only treat- Regenerative therapy aims to re- CHLA have submitted an applica- ment shown to regenerate the grow healthy heart muscle and dis- injured human heart. In the thera- solve the heart tissue — an photo by Vince Bucci tion to the Federal Drug py, human heart tissue is used to approach that, according to a study Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles recently hosted a kick- Administration (FDA) to start implanting the ABI in children in grow specialized heart stem cells, by Marbán, led to an average 50 off reception at the Montage Residences Beverly Hills for its “Rising which then are injected back into percent reduction in scar size. Stars Gala”, which will be held on Oct. 26. Montage general manager the U.S. “We are excited about partnering the patient’s heart. The new Early study by Cedars-Sinai Hermann Elger (left) joined honoree Dana Walden and Leslie with Children’s Hospital and the research will focus on understand- researchers indicates that much of Moonves, president and CEO of CBS Corporation, at the reception. University of Verona to accelerate ing the cellular mechanisms that the benefit in the experimental Walden, who is chair of Twentieth Century Fox Television, will receive the progress of auditory brainstem have produced favorable out- therapy is due to an indirect effect the Sherry Lansing Award. Sumner M. Redstone, executive chairman implantation in U.S. Children,” comes. of the transplanted cardiac-derived of Viacom and CBS Corporation, will receive the Walt Disney Man of said Dr. Eric Wilkinson, co-princi- “We have seen encouraging cells. These cells seem to stimulate the Year Award; actor, musical artist and producer Roshon Fegan will pal investigator at House Research results in patients with this treat- proliferation of the surrounding receive the Rising Star Award; and long-time BBBSLA Guild member Institute and associate physician at ment, and it has the potential to undamaged heart cells, a previous- Kim Vamos will be honored with the Trailblazer Award. For informa- House Clinic. “Children’s revolutionize how we treat heart ly unrecognized means of cardiac attack patients,” Marbán said. regeneration in response to cell tion, call (213)481-3611, or visit www.bbbslaie.org. Hospital’s experience with pedi- atric intracranial procedures and “This further study will allow us to therapy. University of Verona’s experience with ABI are unparalleled. LAUSD begins lunch program Combined with House Research Keeping students out of the system The Los Angeles Unified School the school year. The information Institute’s surgical experience with District (LAUSD) has announced its households provide on the applica- ABIs and audiological experience in children, the team is ready to Students who are cited for minor been 4,696 citations issue so far in participation in the National School tion will be used to determine meal infractions such as smoking, eating 2012. Lunch and School Breakfast eligibility and may be verified at any maximize ABI outcomes for pedi- atric patients.” or engaging in disruptive behavior “Providing juveniles with the Programs, which serves meals to time during the school year by while riding public transportation option of school-based discipline students every day. school or program officials. Some children are born with no hearing nerve and cannot be helped will be eligible for school-based dis- allows students on the Metro transit The household size and income Parents or guardians dissatisfied cipline measures rather than being system to correct inappropriate criteria are used to determine a stu- with the eligibility ruling may dis- by a hearing aid or a cochlear implant. The ABI bypasses the prosecuted through the juvenile jus- behavior in the school setting,” L.A. dent’s eligibility for free, reduced- cuss the decision with the determin- tice system. County Sheriff Lee Baca said. price or full-price meal benefits. ing official on an informal basis. If inner ear and hearing nerve to stim- ulate the brainstem directly allow- The Los Angeles Çounty Sheriff’s Children from households with still dissatisfied, parents or guardians Department, the Metropolitan incomes at or below eligible levels may also make a formal request for ing the brain to hear sound. “Children’s Hospital Los Transportation Authority (Metro) Answers From Page 16 may qualify for free or reduced- an appeal hearing of the decision and the Los Angeles Unified School price meals. and may do so orally by calling Angeles is privileged and honored to be able to offer this innovative District (LAUSD) are partnering on Meal applications are mailed to (213)241-3366. the new Transit Juvenile Diversion households, and are also available at If a household member becomes procedure to children in the United States,” said pediatric neurosur- Program, which aims to promote the main office at each school. unemployed or if the household size student safety on public transit. The Households can complete a meal increases, the household should con- geon Dr. Mark Krieger, the chief of medical staff and CHLA. “The goal is to keep students who ride the application online at cafe- tact the Food Services Division. Metro buses and trains in school. la.lausd.net. To apply for free or Such changes may make the chil- ABI has shown great success pro- viding sound to deaf children and Sheriff’s deputies and police offi- reduced-price meals, households dren of the household eligible for cers will also now have options for must complete a “2012-2013 benefits if the household’s income deaf adults, and we will contribute to research on advancing the ABI addressing infractions such as loud Application for Meal Benefits” and falls at or below the levels of the noises, littering and fare evasion. In have it processed by the Food “Income Eligibility Guidelines”. and to the education of physicians on the surgical implantation tech- 2011, 7,622 juveniles were cited on Services Division. Meal applications For information, contact the Food Metro buses and trains. There have may be submitted at any time during Services Division at (213)241-3366. niques.”