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Volume 29 No. 9 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities February 28, 2019

Hollywoodn hotel headed for council Nate ‘n Al remains Neighbors are taking issue with potential parking, environmental in Beverlyan agreementHills to keep one of the region’s most famous delicatessens issues Beverly Hills Vice Mayor John in Beverly Hills for the foreseeable Mirisch once said Nate ‘n Al leav- future. ing Beverly Hills would be like the The city of Beverly Hills has Dodgers leaving Brooklyn. After entered into a lease agreement with An eight-story hotel under con- about a year of its rumored closure, struction in Hollywood has some the city of Beverly Hills has reached See Nate ‘n Al page 25 Los Angeles residents less than thrilled. The project, which is called the Selma Wilcox Hotel due to its location at the corner of West Selma and North Wilcox avenues, plans to have 114 rooms, a restaurant and bar on the ground floor photo by Cameron Kiszla and a rooftop terrace. Casey Maddren, an opponent of A hotel planned for the corner of West Selma and North Wilcox the project, said neighbors have avenues has drawn opposition and appeals after approval by the issues with environmental con- Planning Commission. The project goes before the Los Angeles City cerns and a lack of parking. Council March 5. Maddren said the project would also add yet another bar in an area those behind the project are build- within a block of the intersection that is already full of places that ing a series of five “party hotels” – of Selma and Wilcox avenues. sell alcohol. the Selma Wilcox Hotel, the Amie Marben, director of “Hollywood has the second- Dream Hotel two doors down at development for Relevant Group, highest alcohol density in the city 6417 W. Selma Ave., the Tommie said the Selma Wilcox Hotel has of L.A.,” said Maddren, who also hotel at 6516 W. Selma Ave., the no relation to the Dream Hotel or serves as president of United photo courtesy of Nate ‘n Al Thompson Hotel at 1541 N. any of the other nearby hotels cur- Neighborhoods for Los Angeles. Wilcox Ave and another planned After a year of rumors about its possible closure, Nate ‘n Al will move to In addition, Maddren claims hotel at 1600 Schrader Blvd. – See Selma page 26 a new location in the triangle under a 10-year lease.

WeHon candidates gather one last time Tom Bergin’s faithful Residents will decide on March 5 who will fill three City Council seats seek historic designationThe conservancy and Miracle Mile Residential Association are Adrian Scott Fine, director of spearheading an effort to pre- advocacy of the Los Angeles serve that history by having the Conservancy, fondly remembers 70-year-old building named a Ten West Hollywood City hoisting a beer or two at Tom historic-cultural monument. Council candidates met at Bergin’s, the legendary Irish pub The designation would declare Plummer Park on Feb. 20 for at 840 S. Fairfax Ave. the building a landmark and pre- another forum focused on public Before it closed last year, the safety, security, policing and other issues facing the east side. Three bar built a long and storied history. See Tom Bergin’s page 26 incumbents and eight challengers, including three from the city’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, are competing for three council seats on the March 5 ballot.

How can the city increase its photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood affordable housing stock? The final candidate forum was held at Plummer Park, where there have been security and safety concerns, in part due to the city’s homeless Lauren Meister, incumbent population. councilwoman: “What’s happened to the city of West Hollywood with ing the nonprofit developers.” ing them to bring more affordable incentivizing for-profit developers housing to us that we need, but is that we’ve become a city of Sepi Shyne, attorney and also looking at the median income haves and have-nots. And so, as Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board level to qualify for it. The median you know, for-profit developers member: “We have a housing cri- income in West Hollywood is are there to make a profit. But non- sis here. People are suffering, and actually pretty high. I would rec- photo by Maura Turcotte profit developers are there to make I would also propose another side ommend lowering that.” Tom Bergin’s, a popular local hangout for celebrities and local resi- housing. So what we should be of the affordable housing, not just doing, is we should be incentiviz- incentivizing developers and push- dents, could be on the verge of historic-cultural momument status. See Candidates page 25 2 February 28, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Saturday, March comedic chops with The Groundlings, ‘Home’ 2, at 8 p.m. in where she began to create characters she Nancy Ma’s coming of age tale UCLA’s Royce would later bring to the stage, film and “Home” runs from Thursday, Feb. 28, Hall. Monk television. Tickets are $20. 7307 Melrose through Sunday, founded the Ave. (323) 934-4747, groundlings.com. March 24, at the Meredith Monk & Los Angeles Vocal Ensemble Theatre Center. in 1979 to expand ‘Lackawanna Blues’ The play is a story her musical textures and forms. She Theater artist Ruben Santiago-Hudson about growing up will be joined by the women of her solo play “Lackawanna Blues” will run between two cul- ensemble in the show, which includes from Tuesday, March 5, through tures. Desperately vocal music paired with movement, Sunday, April 21, at the Mark Taper seeking approval light, instrumentals, film and a site-spe- Forum. Produced by Center Theatre from her Chinese-Toisan immigrant cific video installation. Tickets are $29. Group, the production is a reminis- family, Nancy journeys away from her 10745 Dickson Court. (310)825-2101, cence of Santiago-Hudson’s 1950s home in New York City’s Chinatown in cap.ucla.edu. childhood in a small town on the banks search of the American dream, only to of Lake Erie. Tickets start at $30. learn that one can only find a home Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday when they accept where they come through Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m., from. Tickets start at $24. Showtimes ColburnThe Colburn Orchestra Orchestra will perform for Saturday; and 1 p.m., Sunday. 135 N. are 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; the first time under the baton of New Grand Ave. (213)628-2772, centerthe- 4 p.m., Sunday. 514 S. Spring St. Jersey Symphony Music Director Xian atregroup.org. (866)811-4111, thelatc.org. Zhang on Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The concert also includes pianists Lucy ‘The Glass Wang and Rodolfo Leone, and cellist Ben Solomonow performing works by Beethoven and Rimsky-Korsakov. The Menagerie’A Noise Within, a repertory theater performance is part of the Los Angeles company based in Pasadena, presents photo courtesy of the Nine O’Clock Players Philharmonic’s Sounds About Town a production of Tennessee Williams’ The Nine O’Clock Players begins its 90th year of presenting family the- series. Tickets start at $15. 111 S. Grand “The Glass Menagerie” running from ater with a musical production of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Ave. laphil.com. Thursday, Feb. 28, through Friday, Peach” running from Sunday, March 3, through Sunday, April 7, at the April 26. In “The Glass Menagerie,” Assistance League Theatre. The Tony and Academy Award-winning an innocuous visit from a potential suitor unsettles the sheltered Wingfield team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul present the score to the family-ori- Sundays Live family. Matriarch Amanda fiercely ented production. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop protects her adult children from the down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a at LACMA harshness of others, but doesn’t realize giant peach and launches an epic journey. James finds himself in the Classical music fans won’t want to miss a performance by UCLA Philharmonia her own eccentricities are the biggest center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally on Sunday, March 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at threat to their psychological survival. oversized personalities, but after the peach falls from the tree and rolls Geoff Elliott directs the play starring the Los Angeles County Museum of into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagree- Deborah Strang as Amanda Wingfield, Art. Director Neal Stulberg will lead Rafael Goldstein as Tom Wingfield ments. Showtimes are 2 p.m., Sundays. Tickets are $15. 1367 N. St. the orchestra in a performance of works and Erika Soto as Laura Wingfield. Andrews Place. (323)545-6153, nineoclockplayers.com. by Stravinsky, Mozart and Debussy. Showtime on Feb. 28 is 7:30 p.m.; see The concert is part of LACMA’s schedule for additional showtimes. Sundays Live series. 5905 Wilshire Tickets start at $25. 3352 E. Foothill screenings of “Virginia, Minnesota,” “Carnival: The Sound of the People” on Blvd. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. Blvd., Pasadena. (626)356-3121, “The Green Fog” and “Survival of the Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. As a anoisewithin.org. Film Freaks” running from Friday, Trinidadian raised in a musical family, March 1, through Thursday, March 7 at trumpeter Charles feels a deep connec- Arena Cinelounge. “Virginia, tion to Carnival traditions. He brings the Julia Sweeney Sweeney returns to The Minnesota” is a comedy/drama about island of Trinidad to life with a cacoph- Groundlings stage Book lovers sale can find rarities and bar- two young women torn apart by a ony of sounds, from singing minstrels to with her newest gains at the John C. Fremont Library’s childhood tragedy who unexpectedly the clash of stick fights and lively calyp- solo show “Older book sale on Friday, March 1, from reunite and embark on an illuminating so music. Tickets start at $45. 1310 11th & Wider” on noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, 24-hour journey. “The Green Fog” is St., Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, the- Tuesday, March 5, from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, DVDs, audio director Guy Maddin’s interpretation broadstage.org. at 8 p.m. Actress, books and videos will also be offered. of the Alfred Hitchcock classic comedian and 6121 Melrose Ave. (323)962-3521. “Vertigo,” pieced together using author Sweeney is footage from old films and television Meredith Monk perhaps best shows shot in and around San Meredith Monk’s performance known for her role as a cast member on Indie films Francisco. “Survival of the Film “Cellular Songs” will be held on Saturday Night Live. She developed her Indie films fans won’t want to miss Freaks” explores cult film in America and how it survives in the 21st century. Admission is $16. Showtimes vary; see schedule. 6464 Sunset Blvd. (323)924-1644, arenacinelounge.com. Mudbug Brass Band celebrates

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New data analysis shows how crime rates

apply to specificbreak-ins, local she said. neighborhoods In the Fairfax encouraged residents who want to District, which experienced a 4.62 get involved to visit the residential Crosstown, a nonprofit that ana- percent increase in burglaries, there association’s website at mira- lyzes data through a partnership were 136 in 2018 compared to 130 clemilela.com. with USC’s Annenberg School for the previous year. Beverly Grove “We have 30 block captains cur- Journalism and other supporters, experienced a 7.33 percent rently and have established an recently released statistics that decrease in burglaries, with 215 email system and text alerts,” said show crime rates have increased in last year compared to 232 the year Garcia, who has created a model many neighborhoods throughout before. for neighborhood watch programs Los Angeles, including Hancock “The numbers are showing stressing more block-by-block Park and the Fairfax District. Hancock Park is up by four, and organization that is supported by photo by Edwin Folven The statistics were compiled that’s a minimal number for a spe- the Wilshire Division. “Once you from crime report data from 2017- cific area,” Larkin said. “For bur- have this level of organization, you Lawn signs warning criminals about neighborhood watch programs have 18 that is available through Mayor glaries, at the end of last week, we can do so much more. We are try- appeared throughout the Miracle Mile. Eric Garcetti’s Los Angeles open are down 10 percent (division- ing to revitalize community polic- data portal. Statisticians from wide) over last year. A lot of it is ing.” Crosstown, with the help of stu- the weather, and I think at the end Kahn said Crosstown, which mation. Crosstown is also analyz- use data, not anecdotes, to tell sto- dents, analyzed hundreds of thou- of the last year we had a lot or formed approximately one year ing data on traffic and air pollution. ries. L.A. is a big place. We want to sands of reports to determine crime arrests of repeat offenders, includ- ago, will continue to analyze crime “We want people to have a more use data as way to reconnect peo- rates for different neighborhoods ing with the transient burglaries.” data and encouraged people to visit nuanced understanding of their ple with their neighborhoods and using geographic boundaries creat- Larkin said authorities take its website xtown.la for more infor- neighborhoods,” Kahn added. “We their environment.” ed by the Los Angeles Times. The increases in crime rates seriously analysis determined that while and have a multipronged approach overall crime is down citywide, to solving crime. Detectives rou- crime rates in some neighborhoods tinely meet with patrol officers to increased last year compared to discuss crime trends so the officers Clues sought in robberies at cosmetics stores 2017. know which areas to watch and stores in the Beverly Center and in property loss in the thousands of For example, the study deter- resources are deployed according- Studio City in January. dollars and have also targeted mined the Fairfax District experi- ly. She also stressed the importance Police are seeking information Detectives with the Los Angeles stores in the cities of Marina Del enced an 11.26 percent increase in of community partnerships, such as about four suspects who allegedly Police Department’s Commercial Rey, Tustin and Glendale. overall crime last year compared to neighborhood watch groups, which robbed luxury retail cosmetics Crimes Division, Burglary Special Investigators described the sus- the previous year, and Beverly are often a first line of defense Section are investigating the rob- pects as black. Two of the women Grove experienced a 10.77 percent against crime. She said burglaries beries. Security camera footage of are approximately 25 to 30 years increase. Hancock Park and can be difficult to solve because the suspects, three women and one old, 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 5 inch- Hollywood had 1.4 and .95 authorities usually only have DNA man, can be viewed by visiting lap- es tall and 135 to 170 pounds, while increases, respectively. evidence such as fingerprints donline.org. the third is approximately 18 to 20 Hancock Park, however, was which can take a long time to ana- During the robberies, the sus- years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall and among neighborhoods with the lyze, and when suspects are identi- pects enter the businesses with 125 pounds. One of the women has highest increases in burglaries. The fied, they are often hard to locate. empty purses or shopping bags, red streaks in her hair. The male Crosstown study found that area Larkin also advised residents to conceal expensive fragrances in the suspect is approximately 25 to 30 had a 3.39 percent increase in “harden the targets” by keeping empty bags and leave without pay- years old, 6 feet 4 inches tall and break-ins. windows and doors locked and not ing for the merchandise. In some 230 pounds. Gabriel Kahn, editor in chief for leaving valuables in sight. Security incidents, the suspects were con- Anyone with information is photo courtesy of the LAPD Crosstown and a journalism pro- systems are important, but there is fronted by employees who attempt- asked to call detectives at fessor at USC, said the data pro- no substitute for having neighbors Three female suspects are wanted ed to retrieve the merchandise and (213)486-6940. During weekends vides a snapshot of what specific looking out for each other, she for robberies at the Beverly Center were overpowered by the suspects. and off-hours, call the LAPD’s 24- neighborhoods are facing. The data added. and in Studio City. The suspects are responsible for hour hotline at (877)LAPD247. on the Los Angeles open data por- Cindy Chvatal, president of the tal breaks down individual crimes, Hancock Park Homeowners but Crosstown is taking it to the Association, said burglaries have next level by organizing it into long been a problem and are neighborhood statistics that can be always a concern. She said easily understood by the public. Hancock Park has a robust neigh- The Los Angeles Police borhood watch program, which Department releases crime data for helps reduce crimes. Chvatal also individual police divisions, but pointed out that the Los Angeles rates for individual neighborhoods Times boundaries, which are not provided. The department Crosstown used, extend Hancock has not yet publicly released crime Park to La Brea Avenue, four data for 2018. blocks west of its formal boundary “We are not an advocate for any at Highland Avenue. She surmised type of response or policy, but peo- that a few burglaries from that area ple are served when there is accu- drove the burglary statistics rate data about an issue,” said upward. Kahn, a Beverly Grove resident. “Not that we haven’t had bur- “We hope the data gives people a glaries, but I think it’s a problem basis to make an informed deci- that is occurring all across the city,” sion.” Chvatal said. “Certainly any While the Crosstown report increase in crime is a problem. If reflects changes in crime rates, it neighbors watch out for each other, does not address what causes them. that’s the best thing. Knowing your In terms of break-ins, Det. Deann neighbors is key.” Larkin, supervisor of the Wilshire In the Miracle Mile, an area that Division’s burglary unit, said there Crosstown refers to as the Mid- are many contributing factors. Wilshire area utilizing the Los They include burglary crews that Angeles Times boundaries, overall target affluent neighborhoods like crime increased 12.11 percent last Hancock Park, break-ins perpetrat- year over 2017. The neighborhood, ed by homeless individuals, and however, was not ranked in the top crimes of opportunity committed 15 for burglaries in the city. when doors and windows are left Burglaries have, however, been a open. concern for residents of that neigh- Larkin also said the burglary borhood, according to resident rates in individual neighborhoods Kari Garcia, a member of the go up and down throughout the Miracle Mile Residential course of a year, and one crew hit- Association who is spearheading ting multiple locations can skew efforts to increase neighborhood statistics. In Hancock Park, the watch programs. Lawn signs Crosstown study found that there encouraging residents to join were 122 burglaries in 2018 com- neighborhood watch and warning pared to 118 in 2017, which sounds criminals that neighbors are orga- like a large increase when you see nizing have appeared recently the 3.39 percent uptick, but in real- along Eighth Street and in others ity only tallies four additional parts of the neighborhood. Garcia Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 February 28, 2019

Petition asks Duran to resign amid allegations n according to a statement he pre- already planned to step down later Neighborhood council pared, which was read during pub- this year, and was going to stick to lic comment by West Hollywood that timeline following the accusa- member spearheads resident Marco Colantonio. In the tions. Steven Le Vine, a now-for- Change.org drive statement, Duran said he “will mer public relations representative never admit conduct that never for the chorus, said on Feb. 14 that occurred. That would be dishonest the chorus’ board of directors voted and done for expediency rather than unanimously to support Duran con- With the West Hollywood City truth.” Many residents have said tinuing as the chairman. Duran Council meeting next week for the they think multiple accusations, instead stepped down effective last second time since sexual harass- including one by a city employee week, but he will remain on the ment accusations against Mayor several years ago that led to a board until July. John Duran from within the Gay $500,000 settlement paid by the Steve Holzer, previously the cho- Men’s Chorus became public, a city of West Hollywood, warrant rus’ vice chair, will serve as chair- new Change.org petition asks for Duran’s removal from the council. man until July. The chorus is also Duran to resign. Citing his recent health concerns, looking for a new executive direc- photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood “While your many years of ser- Duran accelerated his departure as tor after parting ways with Jonathan Duran, pictured in 2017 when he was sworn in as the mayor pro tem- vice to the city of West Hollywood, chairman of the board for the Gay Weedman, who held the position pore, denies wrongdoing following sexual harassment allegations from and your many accomplishments Men’s Chorus. He said he had for two years. Gay Men’s Chorus members. with LGBT equality, HIV/AIDS and other issues are, and will remain important, don’t let your blind ego tarnish the rest of your legacy,” the petition states. “It is time to step down and let us all move on.” The petition, a ceremonial ges- ture that will be sent to the city manager and council members, was started by Elyse Eisenberg, chair of the West Hollywood Heights Neighborhood Association. As of Wednesday afternoon, it nearly reached its goal of 100 signatures. “It’s very sad he doesn’t see what he’s doing to the city and his reputation,” she said. Earlier this month, accusations from two Gay Men’s Chorus members who claimed Duran placed his hand inside their waistbands were reported by the Los Angeles Times. An independent investigation did not uncover any evidence to support one of those accusers. Two chorus leaders said the other one was never reported internally as far as they knew. A third accuser, Joey Fiberon, said Duran made a vulgar comment to him during a 2015 performance, and nothing happened after he reported it to the chorus. Duran denies any wrongdoing, but said he recalled making an offen- sive joke to Fiberon before apolo- gizing. He’s resisted calls by the other four council members for him to step down as mayor, and protests from residents asking him to resign from the council, including the petition. “I can’t just be distracted by the issue of the day,” Duran said. At the Feb. 19 City Council meeting, council members asked for an agenda item at their next meeting to discuss Duran’s status on the council. Duran was absent due to blood clots in his legs,

“While your many years of service to the city of West Hollywood, and your many accomplishments with LGBT equality, HIV/AIDS and other issues are, and will remain important, don’t let your blind ego tarnish the rest of your legacy.”

-Change.org petition asking Duran to resign 6 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Measure B to determine fate of WeHo Arts Club Southern California and Arizona. offices, retail, a restaurant with out- “I believe in what the union does door dining, and a public art gallery for workers’ rights,” West and rehearsal space, along with a In addition to three City Council Hollywood Mayor Pro Tem John 351-space subterranean garage. members and a potential tax on D’Amico said. “But I’m not quite Joining the Arts Club in London cannabis businesses, West sure what their interest in land use costs the equivalent of approximately Hollywood residents will decide the is.” $2,000 each year, in addition to a one- future of the Arts Club project on the Danielle Wilson, a research ana- time fee of more than $2,000. Sunset Strip during the March 5 elec- lyst for Unite Here Local 11, previ- Membership costs have not yet been tion. ously said the project doesn’t provide disclosed for West Hollywood. The project, which would replace “meaningful community benefits The West Hollywood City Council the Hustler store at 8920 Sunset such as housing to residents and voted in November to place Measure Blvd., received City Council workers.” Andrew Cohen, a B on the ballot after Unite Here col- approval last summer, and more than spokesman for the union, did not lected more than 2,800 signatures 30 residents voiced their support. But respond to a request for comment. from local voters over a month. rendering courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Unite Here Local 11, a hospitality West Hollywood city staff have VE Equities has contributed The Arts Club project was approved by the City Council and had the sup- workers union, successfully peti- cited public benefits including the $300,000 to a Yes on Measure B port of many residents, but a petition could delay the project for at least tioned local residents to place a refer- free art gallery, public rehearsal space committee for consultants, communi- one year. endum, Measure B, on the ballot. A and plans to contribute to West ty outreach, social media advertising yes vote upholds the council’s Hollywood art programs. and other campaign expenses. The ward to campaigning to uphold the said. approval of the project; a no vote The Arts Club was established in Unite Here-backed committee City Council’s decision to move for- Steve Afriat, of Afriat would prohibit the necessary zoning 1863 for the arts community in Citizens for a Better West Hollywood ward with the project. In terms of Consulting Group, has led the for- change, and the City Council would London, and continues to serve vari- raised nearly $150,000 through the Unite Here asking voters to reject the mal campaign in favor of the mea- have to wait one year to consider it ous creative industries. The West end of 2018, mostly spent on staff project, he said dealing with the sure. The effort has included mail- again, according to City Attorney Hollywood version, by VE Equities salaries, travel and meal expenses, potential issues of a new developers, signs, door-knocking and Mike Jenkins. and London & Regional Properties, and campaign literature. ment is “never that simple.” phone calls. The union represents hotel, airport would be 120,000 square feet and West Hollywood Mayor John “It really requires more of a “We’re not taking anything for and food service workers throughout 141 feet tall. It would include creative Duran said at the time he looked for- scalpel, rather than an ax,” Duran granted,” Afriat said.

Measure Y could 7.5add percent. tax to cannabisflexibility businesses allowed in this ballot ini- Subeck said if businesses are tiative to make sure these business- taxed too highly, they’ll have to es succeed not just for West When West Hollywood voters pass on the costs to the consumer, Hollywood, but for the cannabis get to the ballot box March 5, further hurting an industry that’s industry in California as a whole,” they’re expected to overwhelming- already hampered by a federal ban. D’Amico said. If the city and businesses collab- ly approve Measure Y, a proposed Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo 7.5 percent tax on revenue for orate on an implementation plan for cannabis businesses. the tax, a solution can be found that City polling indicates that West John Leonard, a senior manage- works for everyone involved, Hollywood’s new cannabis ment analyst for the city of West Subeck said. businesses will face a new 7.5 Hollywood, said polling commis- “I think that makes sense, even if percent tax. sioned by the city shows approxi- it ends up at 7.5 [percent] … let’s mately 75 percent of West make it work for all the businesses Hollywood residents like the idea and the consumers, because they of the tax, which city staff estimat- get impacted in this as well,” she ed could net the city up to $5.5 mil- said. lion per year for its general fund. West Hollywood Mayor Pro “I think there’s been a lot of sup- Tempore John D’Amico, who port because of the things this voted to put the measure on the bal- money can help the city with: street lot and said he’d support the will of repair, public services, parks, a the voters, also expressed concern wide variety of things,” he said. about taxing fledgling businesses. Though support is strong, some D’Amico said the City Council have raised concerns with the pro- might need to alter the tax amount Rain make a mess? posed tax, specifically because it if some types of cannabis businesses are affected more than others. Let us help you tidy up! Valid through could hamper the fledgling Feb 28 cannabis industry. For instance, the 7.5 percent tax Jackie Subeck, CEO of edible on total revenue, not net revenue, consumption lounge Door Number might hit harder for consumption Six, said she’s not against taxing lounges where people can eat, cannabis. smoke or vape cannabis than it Her lounge has not yet opened would for a delivery service, which but has been selected by the city to is more likely to have lower over- apply for a license. head costs. She believes the 7.5 percent “There needs to be a thoughtful number is too high for businesses balance between the interest in that still have to get their footing businesses succeeding and the after going through a “rigorous and opportunity this tax might present. expensive” licensing process. It’s clear it’s going to pass. Now we “These businesses need an just need to make sure it’s the right opportunity to catch their breath balance going forward,” he said. and build a customer base,” she D’Amico said he hasn’t heard a said. lot of pushback from cannabis busi- If the council starts with a lower nesses on the tax, though he said number and “ramps up” to the final Subeck has expressed concern. tax percentage, it will allow the But the whole legal cannabis cannabis businesses time to adjust, industry is new, D’Amico said, and Subeck said. The measure, if as problems arise, changes might approved, allows the City Council need to be made for the good of to change the amount of the tax as everyone involved. long as it does not go higher than “We need to use our heads and

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Bridge housing for homeless moving forward Congresswoman to deliver

The 2018 Greater Los Angeles USC commencement address Homeless Count found more than U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los 31,000 homeless people in the Los Angeles) will speak to more than Angeles city limits alone, nearly 60,000 fellow members of the 23,000 of whom were unsheltered. Trojan family when she delivers Los Angeles officials want to USC’s 136th commencement lower those numbers, and they’re address May 10. putting money where their mouth is. Bass was sworn in to chair the Measure H has set aside $355 mil- Congressional Black Caucus in lion per year for services and pro- January and joined the U.S. grams for people in need, and photo courtesy of the 13th Council District office Congress in 2011. A lifelong Proposition HHH will provide $1.2 A temporary housing structure currently under construction on Schrader Angeleno and daughter of a U.S. billion to build thousands of housing Boulevard will serve about 70 homeless people as part of Mayor Eric postal worker, Bass served as an units to go along with those services, Garcetti’s A Bridge Home program. Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch emergency room physician assis- tant at LAC+USC Medical according to Mayor Eric Garcetti. O’Farrell, 13th District, selected the Hollywood site, and each council Center early in her career. Some of those units are already member is responsible for finding the site in their district. under construction, like a new facility A lifelong community organiz- er, Bass founded the Community to provide transitional housing for 30 Schrader Blvd., construction is he similarly faced struggles with an Coalition, an organization that women at 1403 N. Gardner St., a for- expected to be finished in the next earlier site. works to this day to transform mer library in Councilman David few weeks, said Tony Arranaga, Last summer, Ryu introduced a the social and economic condi- Ryu’s 4th District. O’Farrell’s spokesman. The shelter is motion to study a Sherman Oaks tions in South Los Angeles that Ryu said construction on the build- planned to open in early April and it property owned by the U.S. Army foster addiction, crime, violence ing is about 40 percent done and he will take in 70 people at a time, Reserve, said Mark Pampanin, Ryu’s and poverty by building a com- hopes the building will be open by Arranaga added. spokesman, but despite letters from munity institution that involves the end of summer to help one of the For others, the search for a site has Ryu, Garcetti and Sen. Dianne thousands in creating, influenc- most at-risk populations of homeless been more difficult. Feinstein, the city wasn’t granted per- ing and changing public policy. Bass people. Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th mission to use the site. In 2005, she was elected to However, it will take time to build District, said his first choice for a site Ryu has pivoted to a site at 3210 represent parts of Los Angeles in Judiciary Subcommittee on all of the units provided by was a closed school on Beverly and 3248 Riverside Drive in Los the state Assembly. During her Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Proposition HHH, so in the mean- Boulevard, but the site was bought by Feliz, and he submitted a motion to third term there, Bass became the Security. time, Garcetti wants to use his A a developer before he could secure a the council Feb. 6 for approval. The first-ever African-American She holds a Master of Social Bridge Home program to build tem- lease for the city. council has not yet voted on the site, woman to be elected leader of Work degree from the USC porary housing on city-owned or “That’s been our somewhat typical and Ryu said more investigation any state legislative body. In the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of city-leased property to serve nearby experience,” Koretz said. needs to be done to determine if the aftermath of the 2008 economic Social Work. homeless populations. However, the councilman has area is suitable for a temporary shel- recession and budget crisis, Approximately 15,000 degrees The plan seeks to quickly provide found a new site in the headquarters ter. Bass’ bipartisan negotiation will be conferred during USC’s shelters, some of which will be tent- of Chabad West Coast in Westwood “We’re going through all the city efforts earned her the John F. commencement this year, includ- like structures, that will stay in opera- Village that should be able to house processes and community outreach to Kennedy Profile in Courage ing more than 1,500 doctorate tion for three years. 50 to 100 people at a time, he said. vet the site and make sure it’s possible Award. degrees, at the main ceremony in The mayor’s office opened the first The religious group has several and allowable to build there,” he said. Bass has represented Alumni Park and satellite cere- temporary shelter at El Pueblo de Los underused floors, Koretz said, and the Ryu said he’s happy the city is California’s 37th Congressional monies across the University Angeles, downtown, and each City bridge housing space will fit in nicely coming together to fight homeless- District, which includes the Park and Health Sciences cam- Council member is responsible for with the homeless outreach the ness. University Park Campus, since puses. selecting a site for a shelter in their Chabad already does. “It’s being done everywhere in the 2011. Degree candidates, Half own districts. Koretz said many members of the city of L.A., and that’s the only way In addition to chairing the 55- Century Trojans, faculty and dis- Once each council member has public have also been supportive of we’ll be able to tackle this problem,” member Black Caucus, Bass has tinguished guests will form a opened their shelter, their district will the plan. he said. served on the Foreign Affairs, procession leaving Bovard be eligible to receive its share of $20 “It’ll be like part of the Chabad Koretz said the temporary and per- Judiciary and Budget commit- Auditorium at 8:30 a.m. on May million in funding – about $1.3 mil- family,” he said. manent housing programs are a good tees and currently chairs the 10. USC interim President lion per district – and the city will Koretz submitted the site to the start, but the city also needs to focus House Foreign Affairs Wanda Austin will preside over devote more resources to removing City Council for approval, and the on the root causes. Subcommittee on Africa, Global the main ceremony at 9 a.m. in encampments and cleaning streets in next step will be hiring a firm to ana- “We have to look at what creates Health, Global Human Rights Alumni Park. the district. lyze the building for any necessary new homeless [individuals], other- and International Organizations For information, visit com- However, progress has come easier changes to comply with the wise this will be a perpetual treadmill in addition to the House mencement.usc.edu. for some than others. Americans with Disabilities Act and we’ll be on,” he said. For Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, other regulations. L 13th District, the work on temporary Councilman David Ryu, 4th

housing has already begun. District, said he also has found a site At the site in his district, 1533 that will work best for his district, but

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Small earthquakes centered in Lawsuit filed to block Crossroads Hollywood project n local area shake things up AIDS Healthcare Norwalk that occurred at 1:51 Foundation says a.m. project eliminates Two earthquakes that occurred “Anything that small is nor- during the early morning hours mal, day-to-day stuff. You don’t affordable housing of Feb. 26 rattled nerves through- start to see damage until they are out the local area, but no damage well above 4.0 [magnitude],” was reported. Bellini said. “Things get knocked AIDS Healthcare Foundation The first earthquake, registered of shelves in the 4.0-range. In the filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles at magnitude 1.5, occurred at [smaller] size range, you’re not Superior Court on Feb. 20 asking approximately 12:50 a.m. and going to really see anything.” a judge to halt plans for the con- was centered near Pico Paul C. Laustsen, a spokesman struction of the Crossroads Boulevard and Masselin Avenue. for the United States Geological Hollywood project, which will The second temblor at 1:35 a.m. Survey, said the two earthquakes bring nine new buildings with registered at magnitude 1.8 and in the local area occurred approx- 950 apartments, 308 hotel rooms was centered near Fuller and imately two miles underground and 190,000 square feet of com- Lindenhurst avenues in Park La and were not linked to any spe- mercial space to Sunset Brea. Los Angeles Fire cific fault. He said because they Boulevard east of Highland Department Public Information occurred during the early morn- Avenue. Officer David Ortiz said no dam- ing hours, more people likely felt AHF filed a writ of mandate age was reported. shaking. against the city of Los Angeles John Bellini, a geophysicist Bellini added that numerous and the Community from the United States earthquake faults run throughout Redevelopment Agency of Los Geological Survey, said some the Los Angeles area and are part Angeles seeking the reversal of people near the epicenters may of the San Andreas Fault system. the City Council’s approval of the have felt shaking but the earth- Although the two earthquakes on project on Jan. 22. The lawsuit photo courtesy of Harridge Development Group quakes were not strong enough to Feb. 26 were minor, they should alleges that the project violates A lawsuit has been filed over the Crossroads Hollywood project claiming cause significant problems. be reminders about the need for the California Environmental it violates regulations about density and community impacts, and does Bellini said small earthquakes preparedness. Quality Act, community redevel- not provide enough affordable housing. occur daily throughout the Los “It is Southern California, so opment law, planning and zoning Angeles area and are normal. The you could have a large earth- law, and Los Angeles Municipal two earthquakes in the local area quake anytime,” Bellini said. Code. opments on grounds that they were followed by a magnitude “People need to be cognizant and AHF claims the project does have a significant negative WHEN ARE YOU 3.1 earthquake centered in aware, and be prepared.” not create enough affordable impact on public health by elimi- GOING TO DO housing and would add to traffic nating affordable housing needed and congestion in the surround- by people struggling with the dis- YOUR ESTATE ing area. A spokesman for eases. AHF has formed the Levine introduces bill to protect Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Healthy Housing Foundation to PLANNING? 13th District, said those concerns provide affordable housing and have already been addressed. has converted former hotels in he consequences of not doing any stateAssemblyman from Marc oil Levine and (D- gasment and production public health are preemi- Hollywood and downtown into estate planning are too numerous to list here, but a few issues are worth men- Marin County) introduced legisla- nent considerations in decisions apartments for nearly 400 low- T tioning. If your minor children become tion Feb. 22 that will help protect regarding drilling authorization and “Our office income individuals. orphans, or if you become incapacitated public health and environmental also establishes a permitting believes that the The Crossroads project, which and cannot take care of yourself, with- harm to California caused by oil process that empowers DOGGR to has been under consideration for out written instructions from you the and natural gas production on state deny drilling permits based on issues raised in years, will include 105 apart- Courts will decide who will be in lands and waters. environmental and public health the lawsuit have ments designated as affordable charge. The Court’s choice of guardian AB 1441 would ensure that the considerations. been adequately housing. Residents of the nearby or conservator may not be yours. state’s Division of Oil, Gas and The bill would also remove refer- Selma Las Palmas Apartments, Additionally, the Court proceedings and Geothermal Resources has authori- ences to an overriding state policy addressed.” which would be razed to make administration of these procedures can ty to meaningfully consider the of maximizing oil and gas produc- way for the Crossroads be time consuming and cost prohibitive. environment and public health tion. Perhaps more importantly, the drain on -Tony Arranaga, spokesman Hollywood project, will be when making oil and gas-permit- AB 1440 would also revise oil finances as well as the physical and for Councilmember Mitch allowed to move into the afford- ting decisions. and gas production prioritization on able units in the new complex. emotional toll these procedures can O’Farrell, 13th District place on a family is incalculable. AB 1440 would remove statutory lands administered by the SLC, Crossroads Hollywood will references to prioritizing and opti- which now directs relatively mod- replace 84 existing apartments. In the event of your death or incapaci- mizing the extraction of oil and gas est state oil and gas royalties to the Harridge Development Group The tenants will have to find ty, failure to have established even min- in California. state’s general fund. is building the $1 billion project housing while the project is imal estate planning could mean your In 1928, the California Supreme “Climate change compels us to around the historic Crossroads of being built but will be allowed hard earned money will be spent for Court case Boone v. Kingsbury pri- develop a 21st-century approach to the World property, which will to return and live in either an administrative costs, as well as legal and oritized oil production over signifi- oil and gas production,” Levine remain as part of the new devel- affordable unit or a market-rate court fees. For instance, if the value of cant public concerns about coastal said. “We talk big about moving opment. apartment at their current rent your GROSS assets totals more than oil pollution. away from fossil fuels. We also “As a corruption scandal roils under the city’s Rent $100,000, you probably need to estab- During the Great Depression, need to move away from policies City Hall and the FBI investi- Stabilization Ordinance if they lish a living trust since estates over this with the state in dire need of more that promote oil and gas drilling to gates what appears to be a busi- do not meet affordable housing amount must be probated unless they revenue, then-Gov. Frank Merriam the last drop. AB 1440 and AB ness-as-usual, pay-to-play cul- requirements. Weinstein and are in trust. This means if you are declared in 1938 that “we don’t 1441 will update state law to prior- ture involving deep-pocketed AHF contend that replacing 84 buying a home for $500,000, even if want to interfere with oil opera- itize public and environmental property developers and some existing affordable apartments you have a large mortgage, your tions. We simply want to gain for health over profit and ensure that individuals in city government, will result in only 21 new apart- gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- the state its full share of the oil.” California leads the way toward a including, it appears, some city ments designated affordable in er the current market value at the time of your death). Probate cur- That same year in a special ses- carbon-free future.” council members, we filed this an area experiencing a severe rently takes at least 9 months to sion of the Legislature to resolve Ann Alexander, a senior attorney legal action seeking a writ of housing shortage. complete, and that is only if every- oil-related disputes between the with Natural Resources Defense mandate to revisit the fast-track O’Farrell supported the thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- state, local jurisdictions and “pri- Council, which is a co-sponsor of approval of the redevelopment Crossroads Hollywood project erate estate can cost between vate interests,” the State Lands the two bills, said, “We can’t of Crossroads of the World in and brokered the arrangement for $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The Commission was established address 21st-century oil drilling Hollywood,” AHF President the residents at the Selma Las same estate if handled through a through the State Lands Act. issues with early 20th-century Michael Weinstein said. “We Palmas Apartments to live in “living trust” can reduce those costs The SLC administered the state’s statutes. AB 1440 and AB 1441 will believe that the city and the units at the new development. by as much as 80% and take much oil leases and statutorily directed give our state the tools it needs to Community Redevelopment “Our office believes that the less time to complete. much of the royalty revenue to state protect Californians from a bevy of Agency of Los Angeles have issues raised in the lawsuit have Proper estate planning allows you parks and beaches, which the health and environmental threats been adequately addressed,” shown deliberate indifference to to make your own decisions about Merriam administration had that were not understood when the the serious negative impacts O’Farrell’s spokesman Tony these matters while you can, rather neglected. state’s drilling laws were previous- and resulting gentrification that Arranaga said in a statement. than someone else making deci- A year later, the Legislature ly drafted.” this enormous luxury project “This project, which is a density sions when you cannot. “declared as a policy of this state The Environmental Working will have in Hollywood and bonus case, provides a historic that the grant in an oil and gas lease Group is also sponsoring the legis- along Sunset Boulevard. To preservation plan, 105 very low- to a lessee or operator of the right or lation. paraphrase famed actress Gloria income restricted residential Kramer Law power, in substance, to explore for Bill Allayaud, the Environmental Swanson, we hope they’re ready units, and the right for tenants to and remove all hydrocarbons from Working Group’s state director of for their close up.” return to the project once it is fin- Group any lands in the state.” government affairs, said, “This leg- AHF has filed lawsuits seeking ished.” Stephen W. Kramer Eighty years later, this policy still islation is needed to finish the job of to halt construction of new luxury Representatives of Harridge 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 stands in stark contrast to the health ensuring DOGGR’s transparency housing developments in many Development Group did not Los Angeles, CA 90036 and environmental risks associated and effectiveness.” other parts of Los Angeles. The respond to requests for comment. (323)964-7100 with oil production. AB 1440 and AB 1441 will be organization, which provides ser- A hearing date has not yet been a participating member of AARP courtesy Union AB 1441 would update this 1939 considered by the California state vices for people living with HIV scheduled for the lawsuit to be Privilege law by clarifying that the environ- Assembly in the spring of 2019. and AIDS, opposes many devel- considered. extended Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 February 28, 2019

Community cultivates partnerships with new garden at Wilshire Boulevard fire station n responders, in the event of a is also community leaders. Lyn, The project includes major emergency disaster, and [your husband] Marc, you drought-tolerant plants whether it’s a flood, fire or the truly are angels in the City of inevitable earthquake, the first Angels.” native to California, responders are going to be your Other city leaders who attend the including succulents neighbors. Please get involved ceremony were Kevin James, pres- and flowers and continue to give.” ident of the Los Angeles Board of Former Councilman Tom Public Works Commissioners, and LaBonge also attended the dedica- LAFD Deputy Chief Phillip Fligiel tion ceremony and was thanked for and Battalion Chief Graham photo by Edwin Folven Fire Station 29 on Wilshire helping the garden project get start- Everett. Community members joined LAFD personnel at the dedication of a new Boulevard has served the local ed when he represented the 4th “Anything we can do in the garden at Fire Station 29. They included former Councilman Tom community for 106 years, respond- District six years ago. Department of Public Works, we LaBonge (second from left); Lyn MacEwen Cohen, president of First-In “Fire stations are great places are there for you,” James added. ing to emergencies in Hancock Fire Foundation (fourth from right); and Councilman David Ryu (second Park, Windsor Square, Wilshire and this one is very special,” “Thank you for your partnership on from right), 4th District. Center, Koreatown and the sur- LaBonge said. “The great thing this project.” rounding neighborhoods. On Feb. 21, residents from those communities thanked personnel at the fire station by dedicating a new garden in front of the facility at 4029 Wilshire Blvd. The garden project, which includes drought- tolerant native plants, was spear- headed by the First-In Fire Foundation, a community organization led by Hancock Park resident and community activist Lyn MacEwen Cohen. “Today we celebrate 100 years of fire service and a promise kept. Six years ago, they asked for a new front yard, something they would be proud of and we would be proud of, too,” Cohen said. “It’s not just about the project, it’s about the relationships. It’s about friendships with our first responders. We can’t fight fires, but we can do this. With the firehouse centennial garden, we bring our strength to the fire department’s table.” The new garden includes California native shrubs and succulents, flowers, river rocks and mulch. It was made possible through donations and support from the Hancock Park Garden Club. The firefighters will maintain the garden and were grateful for the community support. LAFD Capt. Mike Reitmayer, who is assigned to Station 29, said the personnel are like a family. They spend days at a time together and must supply their own food and many other things that make their quality of life better. Having community support means a lot, he said. “It fills in the gap. There is no money in the budget for plants and grass,” Reitmayer added. “Pretty much everything you see (aside from firefighting equipment), the firefighters pay for. The city provides a stove, refrigerator and table, but everything else the guys pay for out of their own pockets.” Reitmayer said the new garden has improved the aesthetics of the station at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue. “It looks a lot better. People dri- ving by will see the plants instead of dirt and weeds,” he said. “It gives the station a positive image. It makes the station look a lot nicer.” Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, commended the First-In Fire Foundation for its work on the garden and its partnerships with first responders. “It’s not just about beautifica- tion. If you want to take an extra step, get involved in your neighborhoods, get involved in your neighborhood watch, get involved in getting CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) trained,” Ryu said. “While we love our first 10 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Marcelo Agaundo • Arya Alexander, Hilldale Homeowner Assn. President • Allegra Allison, West Hollywood Neighborhood Alliance Founding President • John Altschul, Planning Commissioner • Limor Aminov • Angelo Aquino • Andie Arbogast • Ravi Asnani • Angie Babkhanian • Christian Balka • Jim Banks • Hector Barbosa • Allen Barkao • Adam Bass, Planning Commissioner • Claudia Baticile • Daisy Becerra • Michael Belyea • Michele Bieder • Larry Block, Public Facilties Commissioner • Chris Bonbright • Sam Borelli, Human Services Commission Chair • Terry Bowen • Christopher Nikhil Bowen, Stonewall Young Democrats President • Daniela Breza • Robert Brezosky • Justin Briones • Allie Brodsky • Taylor Brooks • Chris Brown • Sue Buckner, Planning Commissioner • Rory Burke • Amanda Carlson • Rogerio Carvalheiro, Planning Commission Vice Chair • Marisca Chapa • Kyle Chavez • Brandon Chreune • Andrew Clark • Chris Classen, LA Pride Former President • Aaron Coady • Lidia Katia Corchon • Saul Corrosco • Christopher Corum • Keith Cox • Robert Cundall • Allison Dahan • Michael Daniele • John Paul Davis • Donald Deluccio, Former Planning Commissioner • Ken Digregorio • J. Dallas Dishman. Arts and Cultural Affairs Commissioner • Jessica Donoghue • Matt Duckett • James Dugan • John Duran, City Councilmember • Isabel Durant • Bobbie Edrick, Norma Triangle Neighborhood Watch Captain • Elyse Eisenberg, West Hollywood Heights Residents Assn. President • Jerry Epstein • Rebecca Dru Epstein • TJ Espinoza • Brandon Felton • Scott Ferguson • Ingrid Finicle • Michael Fisk • Jacqueline Fitzgerald • Lauren Forge • Sterling Forster • Mallory Fossat • Michael Fossat • Anthony Frattini • Ran Frazier • Jeanine Frost • Martin Gantman, Arts and Cultural Affairs Commissioner • Andrea Garcia-Raygoza • John Gleeson • Renee Golden • Carlos Gonzalez • Giovanni Gonzalez • Eli Greif • Courtney Grosbeck • Nancy Hale • Megan Harek • Stephanie Harker, Protect Plummer Park Founder • Michael Heneghan • Lindsay Herek • Jorge Hernandez • Jeff Hershaw • Christopher Hewle • Robert Holley • E. Holman • Hylan Hubbard • Chris Huddleston • Roy Huebner, Former Planning Commissioner • Amanda Smash Hyde, Women’s Advisory Board Chair • Tee Hyland • Harvey Jason • Louis M. Jason • Alex Jennings • David Jewett • Alan W. Johnson • Brandon Kaplan • Felice Kaplan • Ashtyn Karaehistol • Jim Kazakos, Business License Commissioner • Stephanie Kemp • Andy Kingle • Mike Krasne • Maren Kukuruza • Josh Kurpies, Rent Stabilization Commissioner • Amanda Laflen, Public Safety Commissioner• Roger LaGrange • Madeline Lake • Thuy Lam • Abbe Land, Former City Councilmember • Raymond Lee • Mark E. Lehman, Visit West Hollywood Board Vice President • Nick Leng • Brian Levian • Melanie Levitt • Seyla Linn • George Litinger • James Litz, Former Planning Commissioner • Jonathan London • Sarah Luise • Leonardo Lupori • Adam Ma • David Mace • Alex Mackey • Isaac Madeiros • Richard Maggio, Rent Stabilization Commissioner • Teddy Manuas • James Duke Mason, West Hollywood Housing Corporation Boardmember • Viken Markaryan • Peter Mays • Shawn McConnell • Dushan Medich • Farnaz Mehran • Jared Meisler • Antonio Michel • Anjali Miller • Susana Miller • Tequila Mockingbird • Phillipe Mombrun • Estevan Montemayor, CSW/LA Pride President • Dawn Moreno-Freedman, Arts and Cultural Affairs Commissioner • Genevieve Morrill, Chamber of Commerce CEO • Doug Morris • Clayton Moshe • Jarett Moyse • Javier Mulero • Matt Newman • Kenneth Norton • Ryan Nuann • Robert Oliver, Public Safety Commissioner • Dian Oved • Tracy Paaso • Gino Padilla • Brandon Pateed • Taylor Pessagno • Q Del Portillo • Jeffrey Prang, L.A. County Assessor • J. Pritchard • Rachel Quaintance • Alexis Ramos • Ben Reiss • Russ Robertson • Clay Robson • Francesco Romano • Darren Rosenzweig • Talia Rothenberg • Stephen Sadler • Michele Saee • Greg Safael • Maxwell Saines • Maysa Salami • Edwin Sanchez • Lorenza Sanchez • Scott Sandoe • Todd Sarcletti • Donna Saur, Former Public Facilities Commissioner • Margaret Sedy • Lauren Selig • Matt Sever • Bob Shepard • Dovel Shimoni • Natalie Skordilis • Thaddeus Hunter Smith • Chris Smith • Jaime Sobek • Timothy Sterry • Gregory Stone • Will Stribling • Nick Sudar • Chris Sullivan • Stacey Susini • Paul Swayne • Jonathan Tabaroki • Jennifer Tamez • Julian Tarula • Jack Te • Mercedes Tisley • Noemi Torres, Public Facilitices Commissioner • Joshua Townsend • Chris Turk • Corina Valderrama • Ron Valdez • Alex Valner • Paul Wagner • Lauren Walker • Will Westwater • Ruth Williams, Public Safety Commissioner • Todd Williamson, Arts and Cultural Affairs Commissioner • Ed Wong • Lee Yanin • Joan Yeoman • Lytel Young • Jade Ziane • Marc Zuccao • Carolyn Zweifel Titles for identification only Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 February 28, 2019

Newborns at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center celebrate heart month Babies born at CHA Hollywood compassionate physicians, nurses Organization/UNICEF. Presbyterian Medical Center in and staff who are prepared to care “Whether or not your baby is February received red hats knitted for mom and baby. born with a heart defect, CHA and crocheted by volunteers for the The hospital’s experts have the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical American Heart Association in cel- skill, training and preparation to Center’s NICU provides some of ebration of American Heart Month. care for some of the most complex the most advanced, state-of-the-art CHA Hollywood Presbyterian pregnancies and deliveries with its care in the Los Angeles area,” said Medical Center is participating in Newborn Intensive Care Unit Dr. Arlene Garingo, one of the the AHA’s Little Hats, Big Hearts directed by renowned neonatolo- neonatal-perinatal medicine spe- program, which raises awareness of gists from Children’s Hospital Los cialists at CHA HPMC’s NICU. heart disease – the number one Angeles Medical Group and staffed The Little Hats, Big Hearts pro- killer of Americans – and congeni- by specially trained experts. gram provides hats to hundreds of tal heart defects, the most common CHA HPMC is a recognized thousands of newborn babies in 40 photo courtesy of CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center type of birth defect in the country. leader in the area and holds a Baby- states across the country. In recognition of February being American Heart Month, volunteers knit- The hospital expects to provide Friendly Hospital Designation from For information, visit 250 newborns with the hats this the World Health heart.org/LittleHatsBigHearts. ted red hats for births at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. month. “This is our first year participating in the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts program, and we hope that the striking images of beautiful newborns in red hats helps to raise awareness of heart disease in America,” said Dr. Bente Kaiser, chair of OB-GYN at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. One of the busiest private obstet- ric hospitals in the city, CHA HPMC has a highly skilled and

Cedars-Sinai and L.A. Clippers team up to mentor teens Thirty local junior high and high school students from underserved communities participated in a sim- ulated surgery and talked with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center staff members about careers in health care. The one-of-a-kind experience took place Feb. 27 at the Cedars- Sinai Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills. The male students, all Los Angeles Clippers Mentorship Assist Zone participants, had an opportunity to take part in a simu- lated surgery in a fully equipped operating room and learned how to use the latest robotic surgical tools. Cedars-Sinai is the official health partner of the L.A. Clippers. After the hands-on simulation, the students met with several male members of the Cedars-Sinai staff, from doctors and nurses to research executives and security managers. The Cedars-Sinai employees answered questions about their health care career paths and shared stories about their professional development. Cedars-Sinai, through its Community BenefCit program, partners with local organizations serving underserved communities to support youth mentorship. The Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills is used by an average 2,000 healthcare professionals every month from around the world for surgical training as well as disease contain- ment and crisis management. The center also includes a fully equipped computerized simulation room with simulators for practice in GI/bronchoscopy procedures, as well as laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, urologic, neurologic and cardiovas- cular procedures, ultrasound procedures and robotic surgery. Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd. For information, visit cedars-sinai.org. 12 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Crews begin maintenance on PlantMayor Eric upgrades Garcetti announced planned to recycle more water on Feb. 21 that L.A. will recycle 100 percent of its wastewater by 2035, a major step to expand water WeHoThe city of Westelectrical Hollywood is equipment recycling and reduce reliance on alerting residents and property imported water. owners that Southern California The mayor was joined by Edison will be conducting inspec- Councilman Mike Bonin, 11th tions of equipment in high fire risk District, and senior leadership from areas this spring. the Los Angeles Department of Fire seasons during the past two Water and Power and Bureau of years have demonstrated an Sanitation in making the announce- increasing threat presented by ment. wildfires. Residents and business “Conservation is about more owners may see additional crews photo courtesy of Southern California Edison than how we respond to a dry year, working on equipment throughout it should shape how we prepare our the city. access to electrical equipment on city for tomorrow,” Garcetti said. The work in West Hollywood private property. Community “Maximizing L.A.’s recycling includes enhanced inspections of members should be aware that capacity will increase the amount SCE overhead infrastructure, SCE employees always display of water we source locally, and photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office maintenance of equipment to fur- official photo identification badges help to ensure that Angelenos can Improvements will be made to the Hyperion water treatment plant to help ther strengthen the local grid and and contracted crews wear compa- count on access to clean water for the city reach goals of recycling 100 percent of waste water by 2035. increased vegetation management ny uniforms. SCE-approved con- generations to come.” including tree pruning and tractors will have a badge with the Hyperion – the largest treatment removal. Community members name and number of their supervi- four water treatment facilities: ground at the North Hollywood plant west of the Mississippi River will be notified in advance by SCE sor on the back. Vehicles will also Hyperion, L.A.-Glendale, Tillman West Groundwater Treatment facil- – currently receives 81 percent of if a power outage for scheduled have SCE logos and signage, or and Terminal Island. Increasing ity, the first of four groundwater the city’s wastewater and recycles maintenance is required. Updates signage indicating they belong to Hyperion’s recycling capabilities to treatment projects that will eventu- 27 percent of the water flowing into regarding outages are available by an approved contractor. 100 percent by 2035 will increase ally clean the San Fernando Valley the facility. Improvements to visiting sce.com/outage. For information, visit sce.com that number to 35 percent, which Groundwater Basin, an aquifer that Hyperion will cost roughly $2 bil- Inspections may necessitate and weho.org. will help the city meet Garcetti’s can provide drinking water to more lion over the next 16 years and cre- Sustainable City pLAn goals to cut than 800,000 residents. ate middle class engineering, con- purchases of imported water by 50 Garcetti also helped lead the pas- struction, operations and mainte- percent by 2025 and source 50 per- sage of Measure W, a $300 million nance jobs. cent of water locally by 2035. local measure approved by voters “It is hard to overstate how “Hyperion played a pivotal role in 2018 to fund infrastructure pro- important this announcement is for in restoring the Santa Monica jects and programs to capture, treat Los Angeles,” Bonin said. “This is Bay,” said Bureau of Sanitation and recycle rainwater. a major milestone in our work to Director Enrique Zaldivar. “I am “With the city committing to 100 make Los Angeles a sustainable thrilled to see it now play a crucial percent recycled water at all four and resilient city, and it is just the role in the future of the city’s water treatment facilities by 2035, latest example of how L.A. is con- resilience.” LADWP will be able to reliably tinuing to demonstrate that big The efforts at Hyperion and Los source up to 70 percent of its water things can happen in big cities Angeles’ three other wastewater sustainably and locally instead of when we work together toward a treatment plants – which are depending on costly imported sustainable future.” already at 100 percent recycling water,” LADWP General Manager Currently, 2 percent of the city’s capacity – are part of a growing David H. Wright said. “[This] Welcome water supply comes from L.A.’s portfolio of projects to reduce Los announcement is nothing short of a Angeles’ dependence on imported game changer when it comes to water. Last year, Garcetti broke securing L.A.’s water future.” Spring! Residents can obtain vouchers for pet spaying and neutering

atLos home Angeles Animal Services has unveiled a new print-at-home option for free or reduced cost spay/neuter vouchers, saving a trip to a shelter to get a voucher, or waiting to receive one in the mail. The new program was created in celebration of World Spay Day, which was observed on Feb. 26. The vouchers are sent via email and Now available in Central Los Angeles include individual bar codes that (Hancock Park/Mid-City) will be scanned when people bring animals in for spaying or neutering. Vouchers may be printed at home March 8 - March 14 and brought into the nearest animal Spring ’19 Collection service center or participating vet- erinary hospitals and spay/neuter clinics. Free vouchers and discount Separates in sizes 0 - 18 spay and neuter coupons are available for L.A. residents online, and at all six animal services centers. Each Make a private appointment today household is eligible for discounts to shop the Spring 2019 Collection! for three dogs and three cats. Feral cats and stray dogs do not qualify. Individuals and groups welcome! “The new print-at-home voucher process is nothing short of a game- changer for current and soon-to-be Call Julie at 323-348-8709 or pet owners of Los Angeles,” Los email [email protected] Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz said. “This new convenience to book today! will make World Spay Days easier Shop online at to take part in for all Los Angeles City residents.” https://stylebyjulie.carlislecollection.com For information, visit laani- malservices.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 February 28, 2019

WorkMetro is providing continues updates about on subway project in March construction work occurring along Wilshire Boulevard in March as part of the Purple Line Extension subway project. Details will be provided at a meeting on Wednesday, March 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the second floor municipal gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive. photo courtesy of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services In Beverly Hills, excavation and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services president/CEO Kita S. Curry hauling will be ongoing near Wilshire and La Cienega boule- (left) joined Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz; SAMHSA vards, and Wilshire Boulevard and Suicide Prevention Branch Chief Richard McKeon; Los Angeles Gale Drive. Intermittent sidewalk County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl; Everychild Foundation President closures on the north side of Jacqueline Caster; and Didi Hirsch board Chair Christopher J. Wilshire Boulevard between La Harrer at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Didi Hirsch Mental Cienega Boulevard and Gale Drive Health Services Suicide Prevention Center. may be required for excavation. Gale Drive will also be intermittently closed at Wilshire Boulevard photo courtesy of Metro to support excavation in the Gale Construction of the interior walls for a future subway station continues Staging Yard. underground near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. A two-year closure will begin Didi Hirsch Mental Health soon on North Canon Drive at Wilshire Boulevard so trucks can work zone in the middle of Wilshire intermittently just north of Wilshire access a construction staging yard. Boulevard just east of Sycamore Boulevard. Intermittent single lane ServicesDidi Hirsch Mental opens Health suicide new rates in thecenter nation, but we Canon Drive will be reconfigured Avenue. Wilshire Boulevard will closures will also be necessary on Services recently celebrated the still have more to do. The suicide as a cul-de-sac north of Wilshire also be intermittently reduced to Wilshire Boulevard between grand opening on Feb. 22 of its rate has been rising in the United Blvd. one lane between Sycamore and Western Avenue and Manhattan state-of-the-art Suicide States for the last 20 years, espe- Near Wilshire and La Cienega Mansfield avenues. Place. Prevention Center with approxi- cially since the Great Recession. boulevards, intermittent lane clo- Near Wilshire Boulevard and For questions and concerns, call mately 200 donors, partners, We celebrate this incredible sures and turn restrictions may be Western Avenue, excavation, con- the 24-hour project hotline at staff, volunteers and survivors. building where we will be able to necessary during non-rush hour crete work and street maintenance (213)922-6934, email the project Speakers included Los save even more lives. We needed periods for instrumentation, main- is occurring. Northbound team at [email protected] or Angeles County Supervisor it because the demand for our tenance and utility work. Manhattan Place will be closed visit metro.net. Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District; Los services has grown and we need- Farther east, lane restrictions may Angeles City Councilman Paul ed room to expand our current be necessary on Wilshire Boulevard Koretz, 5th District; L.A. County services and add new ones.” between La Jolla Avenue and San Director of Mental Health Dr. The new, 14,156-square-foot Diego Way through Friday, March Jonathan E. Sherin; Richard center at 10277 W. Olympic 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Letters to the Editor McKeon, chief of the Substance Blvd. in Century City expands Excavation and hauling is also Abuse and Mental Health the organization’s national reach ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard Freda Mohr Multi-Purpose Services Administration’s by nearly doubling the number of and Fairfax Avenue. Intermittent Creating a county Senior Center and Claude Pepper Suicide Prevention Branch; and people answering its 24-hour lane reductions will be implement- department for Senior Center would be glad to Everychild Foundation President Crisis Line, which is part of the ed on Wilshire Boulevard and side help. Jacqueline Caster. National Suicide Prevention streets around the station construc- seniors is a great idea tion near Ogden Drive. “The Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The center also offers Re “County to look at creating George Epstein Near Wilshire Boulevard and La Center has been a leader in sui- in-person therapy, support groups department for older adults,” Detroit Street Brea Avenue, tunneling preparation cide prevention for 60 years,” for teens and training for mental Feb. 21 issue said Dr. Kita S. Curry, president health professionals. and support is ongoing. Intermittent closures of Sycamore Avenue at and CEO of Didi Hirsch Mental For information, call What a great idea! As a senior Movies made in Wilshire Boulevard are necessary Health Services. “Today, (888)807-7250, or visit didi- citizen (age 92), I appreciate the to support concrete deliveries to a California has one of the lowest hirsch.org. good intentions of County Hollywood deserve Supervisors Janice Hahn and recognition Sheila Kuehl – especially as the number of our elderly citizens Re “Council recognizes grows by leaps and bounds movies that are ‘Made in County warns about hepatitis C infections tied to clinic thanks to improved health care Hollywood,’” Feb. 21 issue The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health identi- trol procedures. and senior centers all over the Department of Public Health is notified six cases of hepatitis C in Patients who believe they were city. During the 1950s, the great fying patients of a Wilshire patients seen at the clinic. The mech- seen at this clinic and have not Creating a new department to MGM Studio ended their pic- Boulevard clinic about potential anism of transmission, however, has received a letter should call enhance services to the elderly is tures, proudly stating under the exposure to hepatitis C. not been identified and no other (213)288-8787 for guidance on how a good example of elected offi- “The End” title card, “Made in The department has sent approxi- infections have been identified. to arrange testing. In addition to cials looking out for the best Hollywood USA, by Metro- mately 500 letters to individuals The clinic has voluntarily closed hepatitis C, the department is recom- interests of our people. Goldwyn-Mayer.” who received care at the Westside while the investigation continues. mending that patients also be tested I have a suggestion for [the] It’s sad this industry of late has Multispecialty Medical Group, 6200 Patients infected with hepatitis C for hepatitis B and HIV, as those supervisors, hold a few town hall too often chosen to film else- Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1212, about the received procedures at the clinic and types of infections may also spread meetings at local senior centers where, but gratifying the Los potential exposure. All patients who did not report other forms of blood- through contact with blood. Testing to introduce the idea and listen to Angeles City Council is shining received injections, infusions or pro- to-blood contact. The hepatitis C is important because many patients the responses and questions a light on locally made produc- cedures at the clinic between virus is usually transmitted through who develop infections do not before moving ahead. We cer- tions. January 2016 and December 2018 blood-to-blood interaction, includ- develop any symptoms. tainly want to optimize the func- should be tested for hepatitis C. ing during intravenous drug use or For information, visit ph.lacoun- tions of this new department and John Lynch The Los Angeles County as a result of lapses in infection con- ty.gov. its effectiveness. I am sure the West Hollywood

Bill would add autism caregivers as mandated reporters AB 189, a bill authored by “Including qualified autism pro- ing children, Kamlager-Dove said. Assemblywoman Sydney fessionals as mandated reporters Licensed providers (psycholo- Kamlager-Dove (D-Los Angeles) reduces confusion among the gists, occupational therapists, phys- that would designate autism profes- autism provider types as to who is a ical therapists, board of behavioral sionals as mandated reporters, mandated reporter,” Kamlager- sciences licensees, etc.) are already passed the Assembly Public Safety Dove said. “By clarifying that all mandated reporters. However, Committee with unanimous support autism service providers and para- board-certified behavior analysts, on Feb. 26. professionals are mandated analysts, behavior analysts and AB 189 clarifies that all Qualified reporters, more children will be behavior management assistants Autism Service Practitioners are protected from continued abuse.” are not licensed in California and considered mandated reporters Children with autistic spectrum thus don’t have a reporting require- under the Child Abuse and Neglect disorder are frequently unable to ment. Reporting Act. Mandated reporters advocate for themselves. Those The bill now heads to the are required by law to report known with ASD are at increased risk of Appropriations Committee. For or suspected child maltreatment. child abuse than typically develop- information, visit a54.asmdc.org. 14 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

include a super grain and roasted fast-themed event on the Santa RESTAURANT NEWS root vegetable bowl. Bob Dylan Heavvy’s pizza party Monica Pier across from Bubba tribute band Jack of Hearts and n March 3 from 9 to 11 p.m., Gump Shrimp Co. on March 5 from by Jill Weinlein Johnny Marfa & the Lights will Oenjoy an exclusive party at Jon noon to 8 p.m. The day aims to play tunes throughout the evening, and Vinny’s raising money and bring awareness during National Mardi Gras Stouts N Staches and the Service & Supply awareness for No Kid Hungry. This School Breakfast Week. Attendees Barbershop team will offer mous- special event will be hosted by can pedal energy-generating bikes wine tasting Brew Fest & Pig Roast tache and beard trimmings. The Quentin Esme Brown, George to light up oversized breakfast food n Thursday, March 2, enjoy an upport the Movember event will also feature a cigar Ricciardelli and Jeff Danson aka inflatables, as well as participate in Oevening of wine tasting at the SFoundation with the Stouts N rolling and mustache contest with Heavvy, and features dinner, wine other games and giveaways. Latino Theater Company starting at Staches Brew Fest and Pig Roast at giveaways. A portion of proceeds and a silent auction. Tickets are Celebrity chefs Brooke Williamson 5:30 p.m. There will be six wine Clutch Venice on March 3 from 3 from the party will benefit men’s $200 each. To purchase tickets, and Nick Roberts will be on hand, stations, small appetizers and a to 8 p.m. Participants can enjoy health issues through the visit events.nokidhungry.org. 412 in addition to a DJ, photo booth and silent auction table. This Mardi beer from local breweries such as Movember Foundation. Tickets are N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, swag. Admission is free. 200 Santa Gras-themed event features uncon- Venice Duck, New Holland and $15 for access to music, games and (323)334-3369. Monica Pier. ventional wines provided by Lagunitas, along with whiskey vendors. VIP tickets are $40 and Rabble Wine Company and live tastings. Bites are provided by the include two drink tickets, food, ‘Pedal to Power Eataly’s fresh music by EV Trio. Food is courtesy Gastro Garage and include a plate whiskey tasting, live music, beard of Don Francisco’s Coffee. Tickets of barbecue with maple bourbon trims and more. Beer and wine are Breakfast’ seafood menu are $25 for three tastings and $50 Brussels sprouts, poblano cheese available for purchase. For tickets, o help raise awareness around njoy a special seafood dinner for six tastings. 514 S. Spring St., grits, slaw and a dinner roll. visit bit.ly/2StJIyL. 427 Lincoln Tchildhood hunger, No Kid Eon March 7 at 6 p.m. at Il Pesce Los Angeles, (866)811-4111. Vegetarian and vegan options Blvd., Venice, (310)396-8749. Hungry will host a special break- See Restaurant News page 17

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on a grana Padano cheese crisp, and Tesse delights on Sunset topped with shaved cheese and a sprinkling of chive aioli. by Jill Weinlein I also enjoyed the bowl of color- ful radicchio and kale leaves sprin- fter developing and operat- Managing partner and wine director kled with thin peach slices, corn ing over 20 successful Jordan Ogron opened this unique kernels and goat cheese. It was Arestaurant concepts such as wine store to bring rare and afford- dressed with a pleasing beer vinai- Bestia, Petty Cash, République and able wines to Los Angeles. During grette and paired with a beautiful Otium, restaurateur Bill Chait the evening, this wine store, typi- Frostwatch Library Release 2014 repeats his success with Tesse, his cally lined with bottles, is trans- chardonnay. The wine, a barrel-fer- newest endeavor on Sunset. formed into a private dining room mented blend with notes of red Tesse is a play on the French for receptions or private dinners. apple, lemon, lime and orange peel, word “délicatesse,” meaning deli- Ogron’s wine list features a offered a rich, silky taste with a cacy, and as the name suggests, the lengthy list of bottle selections and touch of French oak. restaurant’s offerings are luxurious. nearly 30 wines by the glass that This wine also went well with the The contemporary menu, led by come in 3-ounce pours, which ethereal plump ravioli filled with Michelin-starred executive chef allow guests to enjoy multiple vari- Parmesan cheese, sweet currants Raphael Francois and award-win- eties. Diners can also have a tradi- and sautéed herbs. ning pastry chef Sally Camacho tional full pour as well. The burrata starter was another Mueller, features a European twist Before diving into the wine, I standout. The dish was topped with influenced by Francois’ years in enjoyed a craft cocktail called Date Oregon porcini duxelles, or finely photo by Jill Weinlein Belgium and France. Night designed by Nick Meyer and chopped mushrooms with shallots, The Frenchy “pizza” is made with a crêpe crust, ricotta cheese, garlicky It’s a thoughtful restaurant the Julian Cox. It was a refreshing herbs and black pepper sautéed in pesto, marinated tomato confit, crispy prosciutto and French cheese minute you walk inside and notice vodka-based beverage enhanced butter and reduced to a paste. I shavings. the sleek modern design by Alexis with date syrup and cranberry juice. grabbed a piece of bread and spread Readinger of Preen, Inc. A teak bar, It paired deliciously with our the heavenly mixture on top. Delicious! from Mauritius with a strong linger- tan leather banquettes, wood and starter, a long wooden board featur- For my entrée, a plate of beauti- Camacho Mueller’s dessert ing flavor. A crisp almond tuile cork ceiling, and 3D-checkered and ing pâtés, terrines, rillettes, fully cooked French classic skirt wrapped up the evening with one cookie and powdered sugar dusting rose-colored cinder block walls add sausages and dates with thick slices steak was set in front of me. The final highlight – her duck egg on top of the beautiful and light a sense of warmth and intimacy of bread and whole grain mustard. protein was cooked on a wood-fired crème brûlée. I assumed it would be burnt cream rounded out the dish. throughout the main dining space. A beef tartare dish with a twist hearth before it was topped with a savory, but instead the creamy cus- Enjoying the dinner so much, I The restaurant also includes the arrived next. It was mixed with rich Bordelaise sauce, watercress, tard base was sweetened with mus- returned with my husband to Tesse attached Boutellier wine shop. caper berries and chopped shallots sliced grapes and shallots. covado, a molasses-flavored sugar See Tesse page 17 16 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Feb. 19 Feb. 24 burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of La Brea and Sixth. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At midnight, an unknown suspect OLICE LOTTER committed a petty theft in the 600 committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a P B block of Robertson. block of N. Robertson. petty theft in the 1800 block of Whitley at 11:15 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the grand theft in the 9000 block of petty theft in the 600 block of N. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Sunset at 2:30 p.m. Robertson at 1 a.m. pect committed a petty theft in the Feb. 1 and Feb. 24. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- 7800 block of Melrose. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles burglarized a vehicle parked in the Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and 9000 block of Melrose. petty theft in the 8500 block of the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Department Burton Way at 1:10 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Feb. 17 At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect the 8300 block of Wilshire vehicle parked in the 500 block of Beverly Hills Police Robertson at 7:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7600 Boulevard at 8 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of Beverly. grand theft in the 6800 block of Department At 8:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 1:15 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a burglary in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the Feb. 1 600 block of Almont. grand theft in the 8000 block of 8700 block of Clifton Way. At 4:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 5 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6200 An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 500 An unknown male suspect com- block of Hollywood. vehicle parked in the 8600 block of At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Beverly Drive. mitted a burglary in the 9600 block Sunset at 8:15 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the of South Santa Monica Boulevard An unknown suspect assaulted a 200 block of S. Plymouth. at 4:38 p.m. The suspect was victim near the corner of Feb. 4 approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood and Las Palmas at 9:20 and 160 pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the a.m. Feb. 20 At 4:05 a.m., an unknown suspect 7000 block of Santa Monica. assaulted a victim in the 200 block An unknown suspect committed a of N. Canon Drive. The suspect Feb. 8 At 11:20 a.m., an unknown sus- Feb. 20 pect committed a petty theft in the burglary in the 8000 block of was approximately 29 years old, 5 Beverly at 2:30 a.m. feet 9 inches tall and 190 pounds. An identity theft was reported in 6900 block of Hollywood. the 100 block of S. Palm Drive at At midnight, an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Two unknown suspects, one male 5:30 p.m. 1000 block of Sierra Bonita. Feb. 18 pect committed a petty theft near and the other female, assaulted a the corner of Third and La Brea. victim in the 9700 block of Wilshire At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Boulevard at 3 p.m. The male sus- committed a burglary in the 100 committed a burglary in the 300 burglary in the 8900 block of An attempted theft was reported in the pect was approximately 26 years block of Hamilton Drive. block of N. Larchmont. Rosewood at 7:30 a.m. 7600 block of Melrose at 3:40 p.m. old, 6 feet 1 inches tall and 150 pounds, while the female suspect An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 11:37 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect was approximately 30 years old, 5 the 400 block of N. Beverly Drive tim near the corner of De Longpre pect assaulted a victim in the 1200 committed a petty theft in the 7000 feet 3 inches tall and 150 pounds. at 6:45 p.m. and La Brea at 7:20 a.m. block of N. La Brea. block of Hawthorn. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:52 a.m., an unknown sus- Feb. 9 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a committed a grand theft in the 900 pect committed a petty theft in the burglary in the 8800 block of petty theft in the 1700 block of N. block of Foothill Road. At 8 a.m., an identity theft was 800 block of S. La Brea. Rosewood at 3:45 p.m. Ivar at 2 p.m. reported in the 400 block of S. Palm Drive. An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 5 At 5:09 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 100 block of N. robbed a victim in the 7100 block stole a bicycle in the 900 block of An unknown suspect committed a Saint Andrews Place at 11:05 a.m. At midnight, an unknown suspect of Santa Monica. N. La Brea. committed a grand theft in the 500 grand theft in the 600 block of N. Maple Drive at 8:30 p.m. At noon, an unknown suspect block of N. Elm Drive. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 7200 block burglary in the 6400 block of W. vehicle parked in the 1400 block of of Sunset An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Feb. 10 N. Fairfax at 6 p.m. Fifth at 2:20 p.m. tim in the 300 block of N. Rodeo An unknown suspect committed a Drive at 2:51 p.m. At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 21 committed a burglary in the 200 petty theft near the corner of Ivar burglarized a vehicle parked in the and Sunset at 1:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Crescent Drive. 7900 block of Romaine. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 1000 block block of S. Elm Drive. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a of N. El Centro. burglary in the 9600 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 7500 block of 6800 block of Hollywood. Feb. 6 Wilshire Boulevard at 3:25 p.m. Santa Monica at 11 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a tim near the corner of Sixth and An unknown suspect committed a At 4:43 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 1500 block of N. Wilton at 4:20 a.m. grand theft in the 200 block of S. assaulted a victim in the 9000 pect stole a vehicle parked in the Cahuenga at 4:40 p.m. Hamilton Drive at 3:33 a.m. block of Wilshire Boulevard. The 900 block of Palm. At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect suspect was approximately 33 At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6500 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and committed a petty theft in the 1100 block of Hollywood. pect committed a grand theft in the 130 pounds. Feb. 21 block of N. La Brea. 400 block of N. Rodeo Drive. At 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 7100 An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 7200 block of An unknown suspect committed a West Hollywood block of Santa Monica. petty theft near the corner of Franklin at 4:50 a.m. grand theft in the 3900 block of N. Sheriff’s Station Cloverdale and Wilshire at 7:15 p.m. Elm Drive at 6 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 7:10 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1000 block of At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 16 Crescent Heights at 10:01 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 7100 block of Beverly. committed a burglary in the 9900 400 block of S. Citrus. block of South Santa Monica A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Boulevard. ing a domestic violence incident in Feb. 22 Feb. 22 the 800 block of Westbourne at An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of At 4:32 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 2:46 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 800 block Ogden and Wilshire at 9:50 p.m. committed a burglary in the 7300 burglary near the corner of South block of Melrose. Santa Monica and Charleville An unknown suspect burglarized a of Huntley. vehicle parked in the 600 block of boulevards at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 An unknown suspect committed a Robertson at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 6600 block of At 6:38 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 12:10 p.m. committed a burglary in the 9100 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- robbed a victim near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 1000 Hollywood and Vine. block of Wilshire Boulevard. pect committed a petty theft in the At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect block of San Vicente. 8800 block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 6700 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. burglary in the 9100 block of Feb. 17 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- petty theft in the 30 block of S. Fuller at 6:30 a.m. Wilshire Boulevard at 7 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in An unknown suspect committed a At 2:20 a.m., an unknown suspect the 7100 block of Santa Monica at petty theft in the 6200 block of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8800 10 a.m. At 6:50 a.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 6:30 p.m. committed a burglary in the 100 block of Santa Monica. committed a burglary in the 100 block of S. Palm Drive. block of S. Larchmont. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 23 Feb. 18 committed a petty theft in the 8800 An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 9400 block of At 8:45 a.m., a suspect assaulted vehicle parked in the 7100 block of petty theft near the corner of Brighton Way at 8:13 p.m. a victim during a domestic vio- An unknown suspect committed a Franklin at 8 a.m. Hollywood and Ivar at 6:10 a.m. lence incident in the 1000 block of petty theft in the 7100 block of Feb. 7 Sweetzer. Santa Monica at 4:17 p.m. At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 7000 pect committed a petty theft in the At 2:48 a.m., an unknown male An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 5:50 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Hawthorn. 7000 block of Hollywood. suspect committed a burglary in cle parked in the 7300 block of committed a petty theft in the 7100 the 100 block of Reeves Drive. Santa Monica at 10:44 p.m. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 24 The suspect was approximately 5 petty theft in the 6100 block of feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Sunset at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 8800 block of vehicle parked near the corner of An identity theft was reported in 1100 block of Vista. Santa Monica at 11 p.m. At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood and Wilcox at 12:01 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 February 28, 2019

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StateEight secondary honors schools in theLAUSD’sports struggling studentsDistinguished as part of Patti and Schools Peter Neuwirth Los Angeles Unified School its efforts to close the achievement Leadership Academy, Granada District are among 162 campuses gap. Other awardees were Bravo Hills Charter High School, High statewide that were named as Medical Magnet High School, Tech LA, James Jordan Middle California Distinguished Schools in Garfield High School, Linda School, KIPP Los Angeles College recognition of their exceptional stu- Esperanza Marquez High LIBRA Preparatory, PUC Lakeview dent performance or progress in Academy, Middle College High Charter High School and closing the achievement gap. School, Hale Charter Academy, Renaissance Arts Academy. The announcement was made on Nobel Charter Middle School and “Congratulations to our students Feb. 25 by state Superintendent of Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched for their achievement and the recog- Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Studies. nition it has helped bring to their photo by Ericka Kreutz Photography who commended the schools “for Nine independent charter schools schools,” LAUSD Superintendent Twelve finalists will present monologues during the competition on fighting for a better future for stu- authorized and overseen by the Austin Beutner said. “We are grate- March 11 at the Mark Taper Forum. dents.” LAUSD were also named as ful for the hard work of the admin- The California Department of Distinguished Schools. They istrators, educators and staff of Education singled out Downtown included Alliance Judy Ivie Burton these schools in helping students get Business Magnet High School for Technology Academy High, a great education.” its “Opportunity for All” program, Alliance Marc and Eva Stern Math For information, visit lausd.net Young performers compete in which targets absenteeism and sup- and Science High School, Alliance and cde.ca.gov. August Wilson competition Center Theatre Group has Dejean Deterville, of Palmdale; Free augmented reality tour debuts at Disney Hall selected 12 high school students Mylah Eaton, of Studio City; and The Los Angeles Philharmonic Ellen Reid. Yuval Sharon, currently located at 111 S. Grand Ave. For to participate in the regional finals Laila C. Stewart, of West Covina. presents “Thought Experiments in in residence as artist-collaborator of information, visit laphil.com for the 2019 August Wilson Eaton and Velez also participated F# Minor,” a centennial commis- the LA Phil, served as curator for Monologue Competition, which in the 2018 competition. sioned work by artists Janet Cardiff the work. will be held on Monday, March The students received training and George Bures Miller, available The 40-minute artwork will be 11, at the Mark Taper Forum. and rehearsal sessions provided to the public through a free aug- offered during the same hours as It is the eighth consecutive year by Center Theatre Group in mented reality walking tour of Walt The Music Center’s self-guided Center Theatre Group is hosting January and February. 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Caruana, of Canyon Country; For information, visit cen- Tiffany DeBerry, of Santa Clarita; tertheatregroup.org/augustwilson.

Upgrades planned at Durant Branch Library in Hollywood

photo courtesy of the 4th District council office The Los Angeles City Council on Feb. 26 approved $109,394 in funding for the Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library, located at 7140 Sunset Blvd. Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, authored a motion calling for the funds to be used at the library. The money will be used for improvements such as a new sliding front door, but other uses are still being identified. The funds came from excess money from the Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles. “Strong communities start with strong community resources,” Ryu said. “The Durant Library has served the Hollywood community with free internet access, a large collection of books, and as a crucial meeting space for community groups. It’s time we support this library like it has supported us. I am thrilled to see my motion to dedicate more than $100,000 to Durant Library improvements pass council, and look forward to seeing that it is spent on the library’s most pressing needs.” The motion now must go before the CRA Oversight Committee, but Ryu plans to monitor progress and plans call for the improvements to be scheduled as soon as possible. For information, visit lapl.org/branches/durant. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 February 28, 2019

WhimsicalPigPen Theatre Co.’s “The musical Old unwavering play power of love.opens saidat The The Wallis’ ArtisticWallis Director Man and The Old Moon,” a song- The show, which had award-win- Paul Crewes. “With PigPen's inven- filled fable directed by Stuart ning runs in New York, Chicago and tive stagecraft, wonderful music and Carden and PigPen Theatre Co., Boston, combines PigPen Theatre spellbinding storytelling, this pro- opens in the Wallis Annenberg Co.’s signature shadow puppetry, duction is sure to touch audiences of Center for Performing Arts’ Bram melodic music, imaginative staging all ages.” Goldsmith Theater on Saturday, and ever-changing characters. Tickets start at $25. Weekday per- March 2, and continues through The ensemble of “The Old Man formances start at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, March 17. and The Old Moon” includes Saturdays, showtimes are 2 and 7:30 Featuring an indie-folk score per- PigPen Theatre Co.’s Alex Falberg, p.m., and 2 and 7 p.m., Sundays. formed live by PigPen, the produc- Ben Ferguson, Curtis Gillen, Ryan There will be no performance on tion tells the story of a man charged Melia, Matt Nuernberger, Arya Tuesday, March 12. with the task of keeping the moon Shahi and Dan Weschler. The Wallis is located at 9390 N. shining bright. A mysterious disap- “It’s a joy to bring ‘The Old Man Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills. photo by Bruce D. Kaplan/courtesy of Mending Kids pearance sends him on an epic and The Old Moon’ to Los Angeles For information and tickets, visit Mending Kids’ Executive Director Isabelle Fox joined some of the adventure over land, sea and sky, on the heels of its sold-out engage- thewallis.org/oldman, or call children the organization helps at its annual gala at the Skirball and ultimately reminds him of the ment at San Diego’s Old Globe,” (310)746-4000. Cultural Center.

Mending Kids offers surgeries

forThe nonprofitchildren Mending around Kids Hospitals for the Children-Portland. world held its seventh annual Wings Mending Kids recruits volun- Gala & Awards Ceremony on teer teams of surgeons and med- Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Skirball ical professionals and deploys Cultural Center. them to developing countries to The event, which was spon- treat children. The volunteers also sored by the Cusumano Family train local medical professionals Foundation, had previously been and help children in the United postponed because of the Woolsey States through the Los Angeles fire last November. More than 300 Hometown Missions. people attended the fundraiser in “The gala was such a wonderful support of surgical care for sick display of the amazing people who children throughout the world. do such great work helping kids all Three honorees who supported over the world,” said Mending Mending Kids were also recog- Kids board member and surgeon nized, including children’s advo- Dr. Ayal Willner. “Supporting this cate and Southern Methodist work in any way, as a medical pro- University student Sienna Dugan; fessional, as a staff person, and as the Memorial Care Miller a donor, allows us all to be a part Children’s & Women’s Hospital of the Mending Kids dream.” Long Beach; and Dr. Robert For information, visit mend- Bernstein, chief of staff at Shriners ingkids.org.

GuestLos Angeles conductorChamber Orchestra Drive, to Loslead Angeles. LACO For informa- features prolific composer and con- tion and tickets, visit laco.org, or ductor Matthias Pintscher leading call (213)622-7001, ext. 1. his own work, “Transir for Flute & Orchestra,” with noted flutist Henrik Heide on Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, and Sunday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at Royce Hall. The program also features Grammy Award-winning mezzo- Now Open in Beverly Hills! soprano Michelle DeYoung and acclaimed tenor Sean Panikkar in Call 323-664-1977 Mahler’s transcendent “Das Lied von der Erde,” set to seven ancient Online appts. at www.ktmgnow.com Chinese poems and orchestrated by Glen Cortese. Pintscher, who made his LACO debut in 2016, is one of the most prominent composers currently and has an extraordinarily active con- Janesri De Silva, ducting career. In addition to his MD, FAAP role as music director of Paris’ Ensemble Intercontemporain, he is principal conductor of the Lucerne Festival Academy Orchestra and artist-in-association with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. One hour before curtain, pre- Martin Fineberg, concert talks will be held, provid- MD, FAAP ing insights into the music and artists. The prelude is free for all Same Day Appointments Kids and Teens does not ticket holders. Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee Tickets for the concerts at Alex Theatre and Royce Hall start at $28. Discounted tickets are also Beverly Hills Office available for seniors 65 years of age and older and groups of 12 or 240 South La Cienega, #350 Grace Dasovich, more. Students with valid student Beverly Hills, CA 90211 ID may purchase discounted tick- MD, FAAP ets for $8 based on availability. Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 The Alex Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, and We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles Royce Hall is located at 340 Royce 20 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

BHBA recognizes exemplary CelebritiesUCLA Institute ofhonored the for environmental activism Environment & Sustainability recently held its 2019 Hollywood membersMore than 150 attorneys,of the legal field for Science Gala on Feb. 21 at the judges, family members and private Bel Air estate of Jeanne and friends honored Justice Audrey Tony Pritzker. B. Collins, associate justice of The annual event honored leg- Division Four of the Second endary singer, songwriter, actress District of the California Court of and director Barbra Streisand, and Appeal, and leading trial lawyer super model Gisele Bündchen, for Kelli Sager, partner of Davis environmental activism. The event Wright Tremaine LLP, at the also featured performances by six- Beverly Hills Bar Association’s time Grammy award-winning artist ninth annual Litigation Awards photo by Lee Salem Lauryn Hill and Grammy award- Dinner on Feb. 19 at the Four Justice Audrey B. Collins (left) winner CeeLo Green. Proceeds will Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at and Kelli Sager were recognized benefit Institute of the Environment Beverly Hills. with awards from the Beverly & Sustainability initiatives. Collins, recognized for her Hills Bar Association. The event was hosted by Institute outstanding public service and of the Environment & Sustainability dedication to advancing the legal received the Excellence in Global Fundraising Chairman profession, received the Ronald Advocacy Award, which honors Milutin Gatsby. Streisand, who was M. George Award for Judicial a trial lawyer whose case suc- introduced by Norman Lear, Excellence, named for the former cesses have resulted from expert expressed her gratitude for the insti- California Supreme Court chief legal skills, unique trial strategy tute’s environmental work. photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability “I’ve always been struck by the justice. Sager, a renowned First and courtroom teamwork, and Barbra Streisand accepted an award at the 2019 Hollywood for Science Iroquois’ Seven Generations princi- Amendment specialist practicing who also gives back to the com- Gala in Beverly Hills. media and entertainment litiga- munity. For information, visit ple. Before they made any decision, tion for more than 30 years, bhba.org. they considered the impact it would have seven generations to come. It … after unrestrained climate gifts and collaborate with each other wasn’t only about today. It wasn’t change.” to keep this magical planet rocking, about profits. It was about the health Following an introduction from so future generations can continue of the earth for future generations,” Anjelica Huston, Bündchen further thriving and enjoying this beautiful Streisand said. “I recently became a emphasized the need to take action planet for a very long time,” Luncheon at The Ebell salutes grandma and I can’t help but won- on climate change. Bündchen added. der what kind of planet will be left “We are all in this together. We For information, visit for my granddaughter … and yours need to find ways to use our unique oes.ucla.edu. Women’sThe Ebell of Los AngelesHistory will has Month seen women representatives in honor two women who cam- Congress grow from 18 to 94. paigned to establish a Woman’s Pianko-Ginsburg is a member of History Museum in Washington, the National Organization of D.C., at its March luncheon on Women Business Owners and Monday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. Women’s Leadership Exchange. AlexThe Alex Film Film Society Society presents a a hostsglobal heroin classicsmuggling syndicate moviediscussion screening with film and television The program, which salutes The cost is $30 for members; screening of “The French portrayed by Fernando Rey. Based cinematographer Richard Crudo, Women’s History Month in March, $40 for nonmembers. The Ebell of Connection” this evening, Feb. 28, on real characters and loosely mim- former president of the American features a discussion by Susan Los Angeles is located at 743 S. at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre. icking real events, the film portrays Society of Cinematographers. Scanlan and Elana Pianko- Lucerne Blvd. Reservations are The five-time Academy Award- a grungy, streetwise view of the The Alex Theatre is located at Ginsburg, who serve on the board required. winning film stars Gene Hackman mean streets of 1970s New York. 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. of the proposed museum. Scanlan For information, call (323)931- and Roy Scheider as two New York Prior to the film, “The Spinach Tickets are $17. For information, helped found the Congressional 1277, ext. 131, or email Police Department detectives Roadster” featuring Popeye will be call (818)243-7700, ext. 217, or Caucus for Women’s Issues, which [email protected]. doggedly pursuing the ringleader of shown. The evening also includes a visit alextheatre.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 February 28, 2019

City Council supports statewide action on childrens IsraAID to be honored by savings accounts and after school programs The Los Angeles City Council tions, and stand firmly in support across the state will likely close by the city of Beverly Hills approved two resolutions intro- of our kids and the resources they 2020. On Monday, Feb. 25, IsraAID the board, Sherry Weinman, will duced by Councilman David Ryu, need to succeed. Gov. Newsom’s The other resolution declares will be honored by the city of also be honored. The honor will 4th District, in support of state $50 million investment in chil- support for Newsom’s fiscal year Beverly Hills for its leadership in take place at commission’s week- action on children’s savings dren’s savings account pilot pro- 2019-20 budget proposal to pro- the field of health and safety. ly meeting. account programs and funding for grams comes at the perfect time for vide a one-time $50 million invest- Every month, the city of Beverly The IsraAID Humanitarian after-school programs. Ryu, who Los Angeles’ children’s savings ment to support and implement Hills Heath and Safety Professionals Network is an inter- chairs the council committee over- Account program, which we hope children’s savings account pilot Commission honors an individual national network of professionals seeing education, has been leading to launch in 2020.” programs. Ryu has been working or group who has contributed to at the vanguard of global aid the city effort to develop a chil- The two resolutions approved with the city and nonprofit the mission of the city’s commis- relief activities, that recently dren’s savings account program for were introduced by Ryu on Feb. 8, Prosperity Now to develop a chil- sion. launched in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Unified School and declare the city of Los dren’s savings account program for IsraAID’s Humanitarian Members of the network receive District students. Angeles’ support for two state the city of Los Angeles since 2016. Professionals Network Director expert briefings, trainings in “The future of our city and our actions on education. Children’s savings account pro- Farah D. Shamolian will be hon- emergency-preparedness and state will be built by our young One resolution calls for the state grams, already in place in cities ored alongside Director of humanitarian aid, and priority people,” Ryu said. “Investing in to commit an additional $113 mil- like San Francisco and St. Louis, Outreach and Engagement access to deploy on IsraAID mis- education is an investment in our- lion for After-School Education provide each child with a dedicated Rachel Wallace. The chairman of sions. selves, and in the unlimited poten- and Safety programs across savings account that can only be tial of the next generation. The two California. The state’s per capita used to pay for higher education resolutions approved today affirm spending on ASES programs has expenses, and can grow through the city of Los Angeles’ commit- declined since 2006, despite matching funds and incentive pro- ment to education, after-school increasing enrollment and costs in grams. Data has shown children Controller report calls on city to programs, and Gov. Newsom’s his- such programs. Without immediate savings account programs to be toric investments in our children's additional funding, nearly one remarkably effective in boosting potential. I’m thrilled to see my quarter of all After-School graduation and college enrollment better map and maintain trees L.A. Controller Ron Galperin years ago, the city gave itself a colleagues take up these resolu- Education and Safety programs rates. released a report on how the city “D” when grading the health of can do a better job caring for hun- L.A.’s street trees. And the U.S. dreds of thousands of street trees Forest Service and city arborists it is responsible for maintaining. agree that disease and pests could RWall d’Art Gallery celebrates the life of Andy Warhol He called on city leaders to cre- kill 30 percent of the region’s Andy Warhol’s life ended Feb. ate an online, citywide street tree trees within a decade without 22, 1987, and his art and likeness inventory and implement a cen- proper care and maintenance. still live on. It’s been 32 years since tralized tracking system to guide The best way to keep trees and he’s been gone and artists still cap- proactive tree preservation work. the urban forest healthy is ture his image in art. That is why a Councilman Bob Blumenfield, through regular, proactive main- new art gallery, RWall d’Art chair of the Public Works tenance. Last year, the city spent Gallery, is featuring for a limited Committee, and representatives $49 million to maintain trees, time, from Feb. 22 to March 21, the of TreePeople joined Galperin to with $20 million dedicated to the viewing of sculpture of Andy unveil the report. Urban Forestry Division, but $11 Warhol. “Preserving our trees is essen- million of that was spent Art gallery owner and artist, tial to preserving the quality of responding to tree emergencies RMoodie has opened his Beverly life in our neighborhoods, but our and only $9 million on proactive Hills RWall d’Art gallery with his urban forest is at risk,” Galperin trimming and care. specific vision to bring one of kind said. “While there has been a con- Galperin said the city must art to Southern California. As one certed effort to better care for our take additional steps to modern- of the newest art galleries in trees, the city needs to embrace a ize its management of street Beverly Hills, RWall d’Art gallery modern, data-driven approach to trees, including creating an features a vast selection of progres- mapping and maintaining street online street tree inventory based sive innovative artists’ collections trees so that they remain healthy on up-to-date data, implementing and works. photo courtesy of RWall d’Art Gallery and safe.” a centralized electronic manage- The artist of the Warhol sculpture The city’s Bureau of Street ment system that helps prioritize is Jack Dowd of Sarasota, Florida. the future everyone will be famous between artistic expression, celebri- Services, Urban Forestry the city’s day-to-day tree trim- “This sculpture was created to for 15 minutes,’ seems to have been ty culture and advertisement that Division, is responsible for main- ming work and track jobs com- commemorate Andy Warhol, the prophetic of today's culture of real- flourished by the 1960s. After a taining street trees, which are pleted, and considering revamp- great American pop artist and his ity TV, YouTube and media feeding successful career as a commercial located in parkways between ing the contracting process in provocative accomplishments,” he frenzies,” Dowd said. illustrator, Warhol became a curbs and sidewalks and in medi- case the city decides to supple- said. “He carefully cultivated his Warhol was an American artist renowned and sometimes contro- ans. Galperin noted that despite a ment city tree trimming crews, so public persona as a superstar while and a leading figure in the visual art versial artist. concerted effort by city leaders to that L.A. can meet its tree preser- exploring America’s obsession with movement known as Pop art. His The gallery is located at 350 N. increase proactive maintenance, vation goals as quickly as possi- celebrity. Warhol’s prediction, ‘In works explore the relationship Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. city trees only get trimmed once ble. every 14-18 years, putting L.A.’s For information, visit lacon- urban forest at risk. Just three troller.org/street_trees.

CicLAviaThe first CicLAvia of returns 2019 will for first time in 2019 be on March 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Culver City, Mar Vista and Department of Water and Power Palms will host the country’s largest open streets event. introduces eComment feature Streets will be closed to cars and The Los Angeles Department of strates our continued commitment open for cyclists, pedestrians, run- Water and Power launched to improving the customer experi- ners and skaters to use as a recre- eComment on the Board of Water ence, which includes giving mem- ational space. and Power Commissioners’ agenda bers of the public another option to CicLAvia is not a race, and has homepage. provide input to our board on issues no starting point or finish line. The new eComment function that matter to them.” Attendees can enter the course allows the public to offer comment The eComment period opens at from any point. The event is free. remotely on any agenda item or 10 a.m. on the Saturday before the The route will be closed to vehi- subject matter under the board’s scheduled board meeting, and will cles from 7 a.m. to approximately jurisdiction, beginning when the close on the Monday before the 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Some agenda is published – three days meeting at 6 p.m. Comments are streets near the hubs may close as prior to a board meeting – until the then exported into a report and dis- early as 6 a.m. Monday evening before the sched- tributed to the board of commis- For residents who live or work uled meeting. sioners as well as those in atten- along the route and would like Constituents are not always able dance at the meetings. more information about how photo courtesy of CicLAvia to attend board meetings in person These comments become part of CicLAvia will affect your neigh- Pictured on Wilshire Boulevard during a past event, CicLAvia draws to give input to the board for con- the official board record just like all borhood, download the CicLAvia thousands of runners, bikers and other participants to local streets. sideration. eComment provides other public comments provided in route notification flyer from the another channel for stakeholders to person. event’s website. The flyer has be blocked and inaccessible begin- until approximately 6 p.m. weigh in on important issues. The board meets on the second information about the streets that ning 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 3. If Vehicles will not be allowed to “eComment is a great online tool and fourth Tuesday of each month. will be closed, parking restrictions your vehicle is parked in your dri- enter or exit the route during this to increase meeting participation,” For information, visit and parking options for residents veway and you need to use it after time. LADWP General Manager David ladwp.com/board. and employees of local businesses. 7 a.m. on March 3, park elsewhere For information, including the H. Wright said. “This also demon- All driveways on the route will as the vehicle will be inaccessible route map, visit ciclavia.org. 22 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Geffen Playhouse 2019-20 season to feature Idina Menzel, Andy Garcia and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Geffen Playhouse has announced eight productions that will make up its 2019-20 season, with one additional production to be announced. Going green in the days This marks the second lineup curated by Artistic Director Matt Shakman and the 24th season for of black and white the Los Angeles theater. The season will launch Tuesday, Aug. 20, and run through Sunday, July 19, 2020. The 2019-20 Geffen Playhouse season will commence with comedies including “Witch” by Jen Silverman, “Skintight” by Joshua Harmon (“Bad Jews,” “Significant Other”), featuring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel and “The Thanksgiving Play” by Los photo courtesy of Geffen Playhouse Angeles-based playwright Larissa In the second year under Artistic Director Matt Shakman, Geffen Playhouse FastHorse. will put on nine shows in the 2019-20 season. Geffen Playhouse As the season continues, the pro- announced its first eight productions with one more yet to be named. ductions take on a more dramatic tone with Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” directed by Matt Shakman and starring Emmy nominee Nikolaj Coster-Waldau by Myles Mellor (“Game of Thrones”), and a world Crossword Puzzle premiere adaptation of “Key Largo” by Jeffrey Hatcher, featuring Academy Award nominee Andy An advertisement in the March 12, 1963, issue of the Park Labrea Garcia. News invited guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Tom Bergin’s Geffen Playhouse Chairman (New) Old Horseshoe. The Fairfax Avenue Irish restaurant and pub Emeritus and former Paramount was a perennial favorite for celebrations on the holiday every March, Pictures and MGM Chairman and and was a favorite gathering place for local residents and visitors CEO Frank G. Mancuso will serve throughout the year. Next week, the city will consider naming the as a producer for this new “Key venue a historic-cultural monument. Tom Bergin’s closed after a big Largo” adaptation, uniting with St. Patrick’s Day send-off party last year. Garcia, his longtime collaborator. Rounding out the season will be the comedy “Bernhardt/Hamlet” by Theresa Rebeck (“Seminar”); “The Enigmatist,” a highly inventive, Craft in America show to focus on immersive theatrical experience from renowned magician David works from ‘California Visionaries’ Kwong; and a world premiere pro- The Craft in America Center will duction of “Revenge Song: A inaugurate its newly designed Vampire Cowboys Creation,” a gallery with a landmark exhibition play with music written by Qui of over 40 historic key works by Nguyen (“Vietgone”), which also many of the most influential and serves as the West Coast debut of innovative Californian craft artists New York City’s Obie Award-win- from the mid-20th century. ning Vampire Cowboys Theatre Spanning ceramics, metal, wood, Company. fiber and glass, the objects in “From theater legends like Idina Across 6. Musical McEntire “California Visionaries” reflect the Menzel to Sarah Bernhardt, bloody 1. News source 7. Dragnet ingenuity and the birth of studio Scottish kings to a French sword- 4. Retail expo 8. Suitor craft. fighter lost to history, this is a season 8. When doubled, an 9. Ancient Mexican After World War II, California photo by M. Lee Fatherree that dreams big and will boldly enter- electric guitar sound 10. Steppenwolf writer courtesy of Craft in America 11. Stern 12. Simply ___ became an especially important tain,” Shakman said. “Though this is place for artists who placed their An untitled work by Marguerite 13. Gormandizer 13. Academic article abbr. my second season as artistic director, 14. Move like molasses 14. “Quantum of Solace” focus on craft-based media and Wildenhain is part of a new exhibi- 2019-20 marks some notable firsts processes. 15. They’re usually counted last Bond girl Kurylenko tion at the Craft in America Center. for the Geffen – our first 18. Like a good egg 16. Certain fisherman Lured by climate, geography and The gallery will show more than 40 Shakespeare production, two world 19. Highest points 17. Send up an inherent spirit of openness, pieces of art from the Forrest L. premieres and a co-production with 20. Affection, in brief 21. Arctic or inner artists who made the state their Merrill Collection of Californian the dazzlingly inventive Vampire 22. Mockery 23. With no delay home found that they were artists from March 2 to May 4. Cowboys Theatre Company from 23. Ticket category 24. First-come first-serves unbounded in their pursuits. NYC. What isn’t new is our dedica- 27. Klutzy 25. Major sight in the sky? Numerous college and university For him, the art and artist are tion to innovative theatricality, inspi- 31. Yes or no follower 26. Do-over programs were established in inseparable and he nurtures the rational new voices and to comedies 32. Hat, symbolically 28. “Au contraire!” schools across the state offering artists whose objects he discovers. and sweeping dramas that reflect the 33. Capitalize 29. Sun Bowl setting 36. Paul Klee, e.g. 30. Stew vegetable unparalleled training in fiber, One such artist is Bay Area resident wonderful city of Los Angeles while ceramics, metal, glass and wood. 40. Program interrupter, briefly 33. Salt Lake City collegians Kay Sekimachi, who considers transporting us to places we have 41. Feline film heroine 34. Already in the mail California became a hub for cre- Merrill a mentor and a friend. only imagined.” ative production and artistic investi- 42. Italian province 35. Memorable periods Sekimachi, whose acclaimed Geffen Playhouse Executive 43. Chocolaty treats 37. ___ Lingus (Ireland’s gation. experimental work led her to invent Director Gil Cates Jr. added that 44. Malt drying ovens national airline) This exhibition prominently fea- complex on- and off-loom weaving Shakman continues to fuse classics 45. Alma ___ 38. Chemical compound tures the foremost collection of techniques, will be featured in this and new work in a “provocative” 49. Original manufactured item 39. Actress Long California craft: the collection of exhibition. way. 51. Bric-a-brac display 43. Baseball’s Hershiser Forest L. Merrill. This exhibition will celebrate “His choices fuel our commit- 54. Reno state 45. Substantial Merrill’s collection includes Californian visionary artists who ment to growing and diversifying 59. Spot on 46. Cornered some of the finest examples of shaped the future with a far-reach- the Geffen audience. We are excit- 62. Body art, for short 47. “Yum!” works made by revered Californian ing commitment to expand craft, ed to be announcing what’s in store 63. “The Devil Wears __” 48. Self images (fashion movie) 50. New Ager who often sings craft pioneers and visionaries over break barriers and forge new for 2019-20 and to continue to the past century. 64. Beef or pork in Gaelic visions all their own. build on the success of our current 65. Learned and smart, in 52. Legendary Wildcats coach Since Merrill acquired his first The exhibition will run from season,” Cates said. work of art in the 1960s, he has rebus puzzles 53. Raison d’ ___ March 2 to May 4. The opening The Geffen Playhouse is located 66. Animal companions 55. Get-up-and-go taken a visionary approach to col- event will go from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10886 Le Conte Ave. 67. Arch 56. Forever and a day lecting in seeking out technical March 2 and will include a Q&A The 2019-20 season is currently 57. Indian dish made with innovation, subtlety and material with Merrill at 4 p.m. and a recep- available by subscription only, but Down lentils (Var.) mastery. tion at 5 p.m. RSVP at rsvp@crafti- single tickets will be available this 1. Rock that stands out 58. Rep. in court Merrill has supported the limit- namerica.org. The Craft in America summer. 2. S. Dak. neighbor 60. Polish off less possibilities of craft and Center is located at 8415 W. Third For information and to purchase 3. Discovery grp. 61. Mormons, initially formed deep friendships with the St. For information, go to crafti- a subscription, call (310)882-6533 4. West of Hollywood artists who create these works. namerica.org. or visit geffenplayhouse.org. 5. Dug into See Answers page 26 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 February 28, 2019

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ ends adequately,The “How to Train Your notbeen a critical quite darling, but under-amazing Dragon” sequels never surpassed performance put DreamWorks their maiden entry, favoring more Animation in jeopardy. I don’t juvenile stories as the series pro- imagine “Hidden World” will do gressed. The weird thing is that much better. choice didn’t help the franchise To a degree, it’s a competent turn a profit, and now what send-off to beloved characters, could’ve been forever lingers in the including delightful dragon some visceral thrills. It even got 3D shadows of the trilogy’s conclu- Toothless, who channels all the best viewing right, which is an impossi- photo courtesy of Universal Pictures sion. characteristics of a happy dog. But ble task. The “Dragon” series started another stock villain and similarly But all those amazing roller- Hiccup, Astrid and Toothless share a special moment in “How to Train incredibly well with a first entry generic action sequences result in coaster moments and thoughtful Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” more lasting and delightful than, too many lackluster displays. The CGI have been gone for a while dare I say, “Toy Story 3” that same first film features amazing now. Like a superhero film with proposes an extreme solution: and memorable arrangements. year. Alas, the sequel might’ve sequences of flight, dashed with action sequences more interested in everyone, humans and dragons Powell scored the entire trilogy, but generic spectacle than originality, alike, must relocate to a hidden editing and, I assume, the aerial chase scenes and a finale bat- world Hic’s father, Stoic (Gerard DreamWorks powers that be lobot- tle (kind of) occur out of obligation, Butler), once believed was an omize the music’s personality in uninterested in ways to replicate a ancient dwelling for all those fire- service of plotline and computer lost magic. breathers. The quest is set with a graphics. That’s quite disappointing since new foe, Grimmel (F. Murray That’s a particular tragedy, since the magical first film teases bigger, Abraham), in hot pursuit to finally Powell’s original “Dragon” score better stories to come. Certainly, complete his life’s mission to kill marks the last great, memorable this Viking-dragon world expands, the last Night Fury. one in 10 years. It’s hummable, but it resists the grandeur of that It’s a premise filled with all the iconic and worth listening to by initial promise. Plenty of new drag- potential of a heroic journey. One itself. “Hidden World” buries it all, on species arrive, but apparently problem: that journey stops at the assuming animated films are only humans just suck and want to first sight of land, while remaining meant for kids who don’t care manipulate dragons. That plays an time is spent on Toothless’ growing about such things, which is insult- important point throughout relationship with the last female ing on several levels. “Hidden World,” but it’s still a tired Night Fury, a “Light Fury,” as As a screenplay, sure, “Hidden idea the second time around. Even Astrid (America Ferrera) dubs her. World” works, from Hiccup and worse, this one hints at a heroic That’s all fine, I suppose, but that Astrid’s evolving relationship to photo courtesy of Universal Pictures adventure that would finally take us could’ve happened on the journey, ample screen time for supporting Toothless and the Light Fury are lovable characters in the third install- into new territory, narratively and rather than bringing the story to an characters. And it has a clear, ment of the “How To Train Your Dragon” series. visually. abrupt halt. definitive conclusion, one that As we begin, Hiccup (Jay Another glaring insult to the even packs an emotional punch. Baruchel) is a year into his new original: John Powell’s Oscar nom- But it should’ve been so much duties as chief. The Viking village inated score becomes background more. Epic dragon battles and Berk is now a refuge for dragons, noise. We’re at a tipping point in inventive visual spectacle are an overflowing sanctuary quickly American cinema. Somehow, great nowhere to be found. I guess I’ll becoming a tempting target for all film scores morphed into mood just have to wait until “Game of the dragon hunters nearby. Hiccup music, divorced from personality Thrones” returns for a better fix.

LaissezMardi Gras les returns bons to the temps rouler at the Farmers Market Original Farmers Market on photo courtesy of the Fillmore & Western Railway Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3, as well as Fat Tuesday, March 5. Meet friends at the corner of Third and Fairfax to enjoy an Mark your calendars for authentic New Orleans-style Mardi Gras celebration. Returning for its Railfest 2019 in Fillmore 30th year, the annual celebration The Fillmore & Western Enjoy steam locomotive features beads, music, food and fun. Railway invites train enthusi- train rides, performances by With a festive backdrop of pur- asts to the family-friendly the Orchard Bluegrass Band, a ple, green and gold décor, enjoy Railfest 2019 on Saturday and Fillmore Citrus Packing House New Orleans’ classics such as Sunday, April 27-28, from 9 Caboose Ride Adventure, Dr. Dixie beer, beignets, and made- a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fillmore. Solar’s Gypsy Wagon from-scratch Cajun gumbo and Prepare to be entertained and Medicine Man Show, antique jambalaya from The Gumbo Pot. amazed by what is described as carousel rides, unique exhibits, The festivities also include perfor- the “renaissance of railroad- model train displays, movie mances by Eddie Baytos & The photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market ing.” The festival celebrates props, live entertainment, food, Nervis Brothers, the Mudbug Brass The market’s Mardi Gras celebration features plenty of New Orleans steam engines and showcases wine tasting, vendors and Band, Floyd & The FlyBoys, and style music and food. antique tractors, vehicles and more. The Santa Clara River Lisa Haley and The Zydekats. engines. It also includes unique Valley Railroad Historical The celebration starts on March 2 of Mutti Gras. The musical perfor- Nervis Brothers from 6 to 9 p.m. on performances, demonstrations Society hosts the festival at 364 from noon to 1 p.m. with the Dog mances run from noon to 8 p.m. on the market’s West Patio. on early transportation, vintage Main St., Fillmore. For infor- Bakery hosting its annual Mutti March 2, and from 11:30 a.m. to 7 The Original Farmers Market is wares, oddities and culture mation, visit Gras Pet Parade on the Market p.m. on March 3. located at 6333 W. Third St. For mixed with steampunk fun. steamrailfestival.com. Plaza. Prizes will be awarded to the On Fat Tuesday, enjoy a perfor- information, call (323)933-9211, or best dressed furry king and queen mance by Eddie Baytos & The visit farmersmarketla.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 February 28, 2019

Candidates make their case to voters at Plummer Park Marquita Thomas, nonprofit strikes and you’re out? Maybe From page 1 executive director and Lesbian and don’t arrest them the first or two Gay Advisory Board member: “I times, but after the third time … think that the city makes every they need to be removed.” attempt to get information to resi- Eric Jon Schmidt, retired fitness dents, and particularly in this case John D’Amico, incumbent trainer: “The first thing I would do through the Public Safety councilman: “The best way for the is advocate for a moratorium on all Commission, where the residents city to address the kinds of petty housing development in West were allowed to interface with the crimes that are going on, there are Hollywood unless it’s 100 percent sheriff’s department. more specific places and people affordable. I think that would Unfortunately the sheriffs did not that need to be worked with more motivate the developers to build bring a lot of information. … We directly. For example, Plummer here. … Secondly, I think you need to work with the new sheriff Park, we’re working on security need to have a sliding scale. If about how information is getting plan for the park. I know that you’re [low income] your rent to the residents, with the under- there’s a lot of concerns on the should be based on how much you standing that they can’t tell us east side of the McDonald’s park- earn.” everything.” ing lot, and what happens around photo by Luke Harold that building. And I think that our Is the city doing enough in the What have been some of the sheriff’s department and block by aftermath of two young, gay adverse effects of Proposition block is always open to adjusting, black men who died at the home 47, which reduced penalties for often the same day that a problem Nate ‘n Al moving down the block of West Hollywood resident Ed certain crimes, and what can be is raised.” ent destination for residents and Buck in terms of law enforce- done to improve public safety in from page 1 tourists, and it quickly became a ment and keeping residents West Hollywood? Tom DeMille, artist: “We’re all hangout for writers, actors and informed? going to leave this room tonight, Circus Clowns LLC, a company entertainment industry execu- Lindsey Horvath, incumbent we’re all going to go our separate backed by music executive Irving tives. Larry King, one of the deli’s Brendan Hood, marketing ana- councilwoman: “Prop. 47 is a ways, right? Five of you are going Azoff, that will move Nate ‘n Al many famous customers, made a lytics director: “We also need to statewide policy, and it was moti- to be run down. Six will be shot. from its current spot at 414 N. public plea last year for someone do a better job educating our local vated in part by a desire for crimi- Two will be stabbed to death. No Beverly Drive to an 8,806-square- to step in and keep it in business. sheriffs about the marginalized nal justice reform. And part of the one knows who did it. We go to foot space at 443 N. Canon Drive. The Mendelsons have not com- groups within West Hollywood. motivation for that was to save Paris, it’s not like that. Go to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse will be mented publicly about the new The focus in the city always seems state dollars, but what happened London, it’s not like that. Go to moving out of that location. lease agreement and move. A to be gay white men, and there’s a was all the accountability came to New York, it’s not like that. You “Nate ‘n Al’s is part of the heart public relations representative for lot of people of color, sex workers, the local jurisdictions without the go to Boston, it’s not like that. You and soul of our community,” Nate n’ Al did not respond to a a lot of marginalized groups with- resources to actually address the go to San Francisco, it’s not like Beverly Hills City request for comment. Members of in the LGBT community that feel problems, and that’s what we’re that. You come here to West Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. the ownership group, in addition like they have no voice in City seeing locally. So we need to work Hollywood, you can do whatever “It truly is family and beloved. to Azoff, reportedly include Council, and certainly no voice with the county, which has you want to us. They’ve done it to We are all truly grateful that this United Talent Agency agent Jay within the sheriff’s department.” resources for things like job train- us for 100 years, and we’ve let cherished gem will stay in our Sures, real estate developer Mike ing and making sure that we don’t them do it to us. I want to put cam- city.” Meldman and nightlife industry James Duke Mason, public rela- have a constant cycle of recidi- eras and lights up, to light the city Terms of the 10-year lease entrepreneur Rande Gerber, along tions specialist and Lesbian and vism and incentive people back up and hold everyone responsible include a base rent of $52,836 per with his wife Cindy Crawford. Gay Advisory Board member: “I into crime.” for his or her actions.” month, a monthly common area “Nate’n Al has a 70-year history feel like as a human being, I have maintenance payment of $3,522 on Beverly Drive in the Business to step up and say … that based on Jack Cline, registered nurse: “I Another candidate, Shawn and an annual base rent escalation Triangle,” Logan Phillippo, a city the evidence, Ed Buck is a serial also think we need to go back to Davis Mooney, did not participate of 3 percent. policy and management analyst, killer. And I share the sentiment our state representatives, tell them in the forum. Mark and David Mendelson are said in a report to the council. that many in our community have we’re not happy with this, that we In addition to the three council the third-generation owners of “The restaurant serves deli clas- expressed that he is a threat to pub- want the drug users and drug deal- seats, voters will decide two ballot Nate ‘n Al. Their grandfather sics and focuses on bringing fam- lic safety.” ers removed from the street and … measures (see page 6). opened the deli in 1945, before ily and friends together in its sim- remember when they had the three Beverly Hills grew into an afflu- ple diner atmosphere.” 26 February 28, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Selma hotel project causes Tom Bergin’s could become historic-cultural monument many Angelenos, including District, and the Cultural From page 1 Hollywood stars like Cary Grant Heritage Commission. concern for neighbors and Ronald Reagan. “It’s already a landmark in who promised to lower the volume, vent alterations to the interior or “You can’t help but soak it in most people’s minds, so we just From page 1 but the slight change hasn’t been exterior of the structure without when you’re there,” Fine said. want to make it official,” Hixon enough to ease her afternoons. She approval from the Los Angeles And celebrities weren’t the said. rently planned or under construc- said she fears this new hotel could Cultural Heritage Commission. only people welcome, said Ken As the quest for historic-cultur- tion. only make the problem worse. The building would be given a Hixon, senior vice president of al monument designation winds On the project’s developer’s “It’s basically disturbing the plaque denoting its historical the Miracle Mile Residential its way through the halls of local website, Relevant Group advertises peace. There needs to be some reg- value and the property owner Association. government, Fine said there will the new hotel as being close to the ulations about rooftop hotels hav- would see a reduction in property Hixon said the Tom Bergin’s, be in-person support as well. Dream Hotel in Hollywood and ing parties that disturb the peace,” taxes. Derek Schreck, the bar’s which was famous for its Irish “We’ll definitely have a good trendy restaurant TAO Los she said. owner, did not respond to calls coffee, was known as a “touch- crowd of people there, as well as Angeles. In the immediate vicinity of the for comment. stone” that appealed to a wide when it gets to City Council for The Dream Hotel in particular is hotel, the music can’t be heard, she The request for landmark status swath of Angelenos. sure. Through our supporters and a sticking point for many of the said, and only at a distance does the will go before the Cultural “You could take your grandpar- social media, we’ll be encourag- opponents of the project, who claim sound affect several hundred homes Heritage Commission on March ents to dinner there and turn ing our supporters to attend and the 178-room, nine-story building in the hills. 7. around the next week and get send emails and letters in sup- can be a nuisance. Marben declined to comment on If approved by the commission, drunk with your buddies watch- port,” Fine said. Videos uploaded to YouTube potential sound-dampening mea- the building’s landmark status ing a football game. It had a ubiq- Given the outpouring of purport to show the Dream Hotel at sures for the rooftop terrace, but the will then be considered by the uity to it,” he said. encouragement from the public night from Whitley Heights, where conditions of approval from the Los Angeles City Council’s That’s why the pub’s closure and the agreement from Cultural bright lights can be seen and the city’s Planning and Land Use Planning and Land Use after last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Heritage Commission staff, music can be heard well enough to Management Committee require Management Committee before celebration came as such a shock Hixon said he’s optimistic the make out the lyrics. “noise-attenuating features” to pre- final approval by a full council to many Angelenos, especially motion will be approved and sent Deborah Belgum, a Whitley vent sounds from going beyond the vote. those who reside nearby. to the council for consideration. Heights resident, said she’s con- property line. Once known as Tom Bergin’s “We have a number of support- The timing couldn’t be better cerned about the rooftop terrace of Maddren is one of four people Old Horseshoe Tavern and ers who live in the neighborhood for a Los Angeles landmark to be the Selma Wilcox Hotel because it and groups appealing the Los Thoroughbred Club, the pub [and they] reached out to us and recognized as such, Hixon said. might add to the din of the Dream Angeles Planning Commission’s opened in 1936 on Wilshire asked for help,” Fine said. “Given that St. Patrick’s Day is Hotel’s rooftop pool parties. approval of the project. Boulevard and moved to the Hixon said supporters have coming up, I think it’s kind of fit- She said she can hear the music, The project will come before the Fairfax location in 1949, where it sent more than 900 emails to ting that this hearing is in March,” and specifically a thudding bass, on Los Angeles City Council on was a popular watering hole for Councilman David Ryu, 4th he said. summer afternoons at her home Tuesday, March 5, during which the nearly three quarters of a mile away appeals will be considered. from the site of the proposed hotel. Maddren said if the council Belgum said she reached out to approves the project, he plans to file management at the Dream Hotel a lawsuit. StateState Senate law Majority would Leader straw encourage in the Colorado River, or inwaterwater in therecycling ocean that could be Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) the North, while we’re also recycled. SB 332 helps address and Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San dumping billions of gallons of this problem by setting aggres- Francisco) introduced legislation water into the ocean,” Hertzberg sive and attainable goals to that calls for a dramatic decrease said. “The reality of climate reduce the amount of water we in the amount of treated waste- change has led our society to are wasting. Our droughts are water that is dumped into the shift toward sustainable and only going to become more fre- ocean each year. renewable electricity; we must quent and more severe. We must California’s wastewater has rethink our water policy with the take aggressive steps now to pre- historically been treated solely as same view toward sustainability.” pare for this future.” waste: used once, treated and Today’s water recycling tech- SB 332 promotes the develop- then disposed of through off- nology allows facilities to treat ment of local water supplies by shore dumping. As a result, and reuse water safely, helping requiring wastewater treatment approximately 400 billion gal- reduce energy consumption, facilities to reduce the volume of lons of treated water are discard- increase water security and treated wastewater discharged ed into the ocean or California improve coastal water quality. into the ocean annually by 50 estuaries annually. That figure Further, there are a number of percent in 2030 and 95 percent equates to 1.1 billion a day – the beneficial uses for recycled by 2040. equivalent of over 12 Rose water, such as for groundwater The measure has already Bowls. recharge, landscape and agricul- drawn support from leading envi- “I introduced a bill on this tural irrigation and surface water ronmental groups, including the exact subject nearly four years augmentation. Natural Resources Defense ago, and it pains me that nothing “California is embarrassingly Council, a sponsor of the bill. has improved. It is backwards for behind when it comes to water SB 332 will receive its first Southern California to continue recycling,” Wiener said. “We committee hearing in the coming importing water by sticking a dump an enormous amount of months.

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StateState Sen. law Ben Allen would (D-Santa said. phase “Every day Californians out single-use gener- materials now pile plastic up in recycling Monica) and Assemblywoman ate tons of non-recyclable, non- centers or are sent to landfills or ille- Lorena Gonzalez (D- San Diego) compostable waste that clog land- gal incineration facilities in Dodgers to honor pitcher Don introduced legislation to phase out fills, rivers and beaches. The waste Southeast Asia. the sale and distribution of single- is often eventually broken down into Roughly two-thirds of all plastic Newcombe with patch on jersey use plastics by 2030. toxic chemicals – some of them can- ever produced has been released The Los Angeles Dodgers will ored former players Jim Gilliam The law would establish a com- cer-causing – that find their way into into the environment and remains honor the legacy of pitching great (1978), Tim Crews (1993), Don prehensive framework to address our food and water systems. The there in some form. As these items Don Newcombe, who died Feb. 19 Drysdale (1993), Roy Campanella the pollution and waste crisis by dra- future of California’s quality of life fragment into smaller particles, at the age of 92, with a commemo- (1993), Pee Wee Reese (1999) and matically reducing the amount of is at stake. Rather than continue to known as microplastics, they rative uniform number “36” patch. Duke Snider (2011) with com- single-use waste generated in the tinker around the edges with one-off increasingly contaminate food and Newcombe, who along with memorative patches. state and requiring the remaining bans of individual plastic items, we drinking water sources. Jackie Robinson and Roy Newcombe reached the pinnacle packaging and products to be truly need a thoughtful, comprehensive Microplastics have been found in Campanella, helped pave the way of his career in 1956, when he won recyclable or compostable. solution to address this serious prob- tap water, bottled water, table salt, for African Americans to play in both the Cy Young and National Specifically, plastic single-use pack- lem head-on.” fish, shellfish and agricultural soils. the Major Leagues, played eight League Most Valuable Player aging and products sold or distrib- In California, less than 15 percent Exposure to these plastics and asso- years of his 10-year Major League awards as a Dodger. Newcombe uted in California must be reduced of single-use plastic is recycled, and ciated toxins has been linked to can- career with the Dodgers. went 27-7 with a 3.06 ERA, lead- or recycled by 75 percent by 2030. the cost of recycling exceeds the cers, birth defects, impaired immu- “Don Newcombe played a major ing the NL in fewest-hits-and- The bill also creates incentives scrap value of the plastic material. nity, endocrine disruption and other role on and off the field for the walks-allowed per nine innings. He and policies to encourage in-state The cost of cleaning up plastic pol- serious health problems. Dodgers and we want to honor his was named the Rookie of the Year manufacturing using recycled mate- lution in California alone could By 2050 plastic production will legacy to our organization and all in 1949. rial generated in California. SB 54 is exceed $2 billion annually. account for 20 percent of global fos- of baseball by recognizing him The Dodgers will also honor co-authored by Sens. Nancy Additionally, under China’s sil fuel consumption, leading the throughout the 2019 season,” said Newcombe in pregame ceremonies Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Scott National Sword policy, China has European Union and other countries Stan Kasten, Dodgers president. on April 27, when they induct him Wiener (D-San Francisco). stopped accepting recyclable waste who are major purchasers of con- The patch will be on the Dodger into the Legends of Dodger “We can’t keep ignoring the pub- from foreign entities, eliminating sumer goods to implement compre- jersey beginning Opening Day. Baseball and salute him with a lic health and pollution threat posed the market for previously recyclable hensive waste reduction frame- The team has previously hon- commemorative bobblehead. by mounting plastic waste,” Allen items. Without this market, these works. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 February 28, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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