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Volume 30 No. 38 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities September 17, 2020 BH launches arts program Median gets a much-needed mowing n Hancock Park with diversity in mind Homeowners n City will start initiative a week before Thanksgiving Association steps in By laura coleman Nov. 19. Stemming from a collaboration By edwin folven To kick off the holiday season of the Human Relations and Arts People traversing Highland this year, the city of Beverly Hills and Culture commissions to cele- Avenue in Hancock Park may not plans to celebrate community in a brate the rich and unique cultural realize they are in the presence of safe and meaningful way following diversity of the community while a city of Los Angeles historic cul- the passage of an innovative initia- standing in opposition to recent acts tural monument: the palm trees tive to create a culture of equity and of hatred and violence, the citywide that line the street on the median inclusion. “Embrace & Celebrate program will feature the arts, lec- running from Wilshire Boulevard Culture,” which was unanimously tures and community engagement. to Melrose Avenue. approved by the City Council on The queen palms and Mexican Sept. 15, is poised to launch on See Arts page 31 fan palms were planted in 1928 and were designated as historic- cultural monument No. 94 in 1972, representing the historic grandeur of the neighborhood. photo by Edwin Folven While the trees still stand tall, the After three months without maintenance, grass grew waist-tall in the condition of the median at their Highland Avenue median. base recently became cause for concern for the Hancock Park Chvatal-Keane said. The grass Keane said. “I started contacting Homeowners Association, which grew so high Chvatal-Keane goat-herding companies and one helps maintain the median. After a advocated for bringing in a herd of was enthusiastic. I found out they city contract for maintenance goats. would need to have an electrified ended in June and replacement “We heard of them using goats line around while the [the goats] arrangements were not rapidly to clear grass around Angels were working in the median for made due to coronavirus budget Flight [Railway] downtown and safety, and that’s when things image courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills constraints, the Highland Avenue just thought it was a great idea. It’s started to get complicated. We “Embrace & Celebrate Culture” will launch with a video installation pro- median didn’t look so monumen- clean, it’s green. People [in the jected on The Wallis. tal, HPHA President Cindy neighborhood] loved it,” Chvatal- See Highland page 30 WeHo candidates debate rail, homelessness Jewish High Holy Days n WHWRA forum features eight of 11 services go virtual for 2020 council contenders n Temples offer down, filling sanctuaries to pray alongside others to mark the start By cameron kiszla respite and inspiration of the most sacred 10-day period Eight of the candidates for West during pandemic of the Jewish calendar. Hollywood City Council made their Consistent with the message of cases for election during the West By laura coleman the High Holy Days – that any- Hollywood West Residents thing is possible – local Jews are Association’s Meet the Candidates As the sun sets on Friday finding ways to connect virtually Forum on Sept. 13. evening, bringing with it the start as the COVID-19 pandemic Candidates Larry Block, John of Rosh Hashanah, hundreds of prompts people to remain isolat- Erickson, Noemi Torres, John thousands of Jews in Los Angeles ed from the larger community. “I think we really need to open Heilman, Sepi Shyne, John Duran, photo courtesy of WHWRA will celebrate the new Hebrew Jerome Cleary and Mark Farhad Moderator Bob DeCastro, top left, was joined by Larry Block, Jerome year, 5781. In years past, families gathered together before sun- See Jewish page 31 Yusupov answered questions on a Cleary, Noemi Torres, Sepi Shyne, John Duran, John Erickson, John variety of topics, including the Heilman and Mark Farhad Yusupov for the WHWRA Meet the Crenshaw Northern Extension, Candidates Forum. which aims to bring Metro rail ser- vice to West Hollywood, and home- currently scheduled to open in made, city leaders need to remain lessness, including what can be 2047, though the city is working to mindful of the cost that the city will done to help people who refuse accelerate that timeline by as much bear. social services. as 20 years by bringing in addition- “Bringing in the Metro subway, FOX 11 anchor and reporter Bob al funding through state and federal though it will change the overall DeCastro, a West Hollywood West grants, as well as a potential makeup of transportation routes, resident, moderated the forum and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing that’s a positive step, but the devil is said candidates Marco Colantonio, District, which leverages anticipat- in the details, so that’s what we Christopher McDonald and Tom ed property-tax increases near the need to look at as it gets closer,” Demille were unable to participate. rail line to help pay for the project. Yusupov said. On the topic of bringing rail to Yusupov noted that the rail ser- Block said he supports the pro- West Hollywood, all of the candi- vice is “a good idea” that “should ject, though he is against the two image courtesy of Cedars-Sinai dates expressed some degree of help with relieving some of the traf- Rabbi Jason Weiner of Cedars-Sinai plans to safely mark the support for the rail line, which is fic in the city,” though as progress is See WHWRA page 30 Jewish new year by masking himself and the shofar. 2 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Councilman Ryu launches CALENDAR ‘Fireside Chats Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Theatre 40 Each month, the center will explore different aspects of death and dying Theatre 40 is launching a shortened new artist relief funding for 2020’ season of its Adult Education Theatre through specific topics presented by UCLA’s Center for the Art of guest speakers. The September Appreciation seminars beginning on Los Angeles City Councilman through COVID-19 and reimagin- Performance presents Constance installment will be led by Emily Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., with David Ryu, 4th District, and the ing a more equitable and sustain- Hockaday’s “Artists-In-Presidents: Bower, a Shambhala member since “White,” by James Ijames, a comedy city’s Department of Cultural able city,” said Danielle Brazell, Fireside Chats for 2020” running from 1987 who is on the faculty at semi- about a gay artist who feels he is being Affairs have launched a second general manager of Los Angeles Friday, Sept. 18, naries at Shambhala Mountain unfairly excluded from a gallery show. through Friday, round of artist relief funding, with Department of Cultural Affairs. Center. The forum will focus on The series continues on Sept. 28, at 7 Nov. 13, on the new program targeted to non- “Deploying art development fees to encouragement, support and comfort p.m., with “Disgraced,” by Ayad radio, podcast profits, businesses and individuals. support the creation of new cultural in considering grief as a shared expe- Akhtar. A dinner party goes horribly and social media. “I launched this program with one programming keeps our cultural rience. The cost is $15. la.shambha- wrong when the guests discuss politics. The project is goal in mind: to support and sustain sector working during the pandem- la.org/program-details/?id=458976. “White Guy on the Bus,” by Bruce Los Angeles’ creative economy,” ic and subsequent economic crisis.” one of this sea- Graham, a drama about a wealthy Ryu said. “The artists and arts orga- The first round of emergency son’s micro- white businessman who befriends a nizations of District Four have done relief funding was allocated in commissions. Barbara Morrison single, Black mother during a series of so much to enrich our communities, August, with $500-$1,500 one-time “Artists-In-Presidents: Fireside Chats bus rides, will be streamed on Oct. 12, and we must do everything we can funding grants provided to individ- for 2020” is a creative project directed Legendary jazz and blues singer at 7 p.m. “Rasheeda Speaking,” by Joel to see them through this pandemic.” ual artists. The second round is for by visual artist Hockaday that recasts Barbara Morrison will present the Drake Johnson, will be featured on the role of the president with a multi- third annual California Jazz & Blues The fund will award up to $3,000 small arts businesses and nonprof- Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. It is a dramedy in vocal entourage. Inspired by Franklin Museum Hall of Fame Induction to arts organizations in the 4th its, but individual artists who did which a Black co-worker and white co- Delano Roosevelt’s Depression-era Ceremony and Concert Fundraiser worker are put at odds by their manip- District. The fund comes from a fee not receive grants in the first round fireside chats, the program draws on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m., as a ulative boss. The virtual events will be paid by developers for public art are also welcome to apply. many parallels between the current Facebook streaming event. The con- led by Theatre 40 members John Leslie projects when projects are Applications will be accepted until social and economic fallout of the cert features vocalists Morrison and and Melanie MacQueen. Discussions approved. Council members in the Sept. 23, or until the first 300 appli- global coronavirus pandemic and the Dante Chambers, accompanied by will be held after each event. Each 1st, 3rd, 8th and 10th council dis- cations have been received, upheavals of the Great Depression. an instrumental quartet with Charles seminar is $10, which will be paid on tricts have joined the latest round of whichever comes first. As of Hockaday has invited 50 artists to par- Small (guitar), Michael Saucier the streaming platform showtix4u. relief funding, committing art devel- Tuesday, approximately 100 appli- ticipate, including CAP UCLA fellow (bass), Peter Buck (drums) and For information, email macqueen- opment fees from their districts for cations had been received. Ann Hamilton, playwright Daniel Bernie Pearl (guitar). Morrison will [email protected]. the program. The total amount of To qualify, applicants must Alexander Jones, United States Artists introduce a new song written by funds available in the second round demonstrate financial need and President and CEO Deana Haggag, Saucier and is $434,000. detrimental impact caused by filmmaker and writer Miranda July herself titled Book on Paul Ryu first proposed the idea of an COVID-19, such as an inability to and CAP UCLA alum Toshi Reagon, “Put Your Mask artist relief fund in April, when he pay rent or bills. Funds are available who will each write and deliver On.” The L.A. R. Williams introduced a motion to repurpose to full and part-time artists, as well national addresses. Viewing is free but Swing Dance Photographer and historian Janna donations are encouraged. Posse will also Ireland will discuss “Regarding Paul the city’s arts development fee rev- as organizations and businesses enue into emergency relief for serving writers, musicians, visual cap.ucla.edu. perform. The R. Williams: A Photographer’s artists and arts organizations. artists, DJs, actors, cultural-produc- event is a View” on Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 “Artists, small creative businesses, ers and other entertainers. For infor- Forum on grief fundraiser for p.m., in a virtual event hosted by and nonprofit arts organizations are mation and to apply, visit form.jot- the California Jazz & Blues Chevalier’s Bookstore. Willams was Museum and Performing Arts known as the “Hollywood’s essential to helping us all get form.com/202465903191150. and loss Complex. Admission is pay what Architect,” Ireland explores Shambhala Meditation Center is you can, with a $20 suggested dona- Williams’ work and legacy through a holding a discussion about death, tion. facebook.com/barbaramor- series of intimate black and white Beverly Hills joins National dying, grief and loss on Saturday, risonpac. photographs. chevaliersbooks.com. Preparedness Month efforts September is National Facebook, Twitter and Nixle notifi- Preparedness Month, and the city cations. of Beverly Hills is encouraging res- During and after an emergency, idents to take action now to be pre- visit beverlyhills.org, call pared for emergencies. Every (310)550-4680, listen to 1500 AM September, the city works to on radio, watch channels 10 and 35 increase public awareness about on TV, and text BEVHILLS and planning for disasters. 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fires. Homelessness is rising faster and I really want to bring a new than ever as unemployment increas- approach to city government. I hope Four candidates file for 2022 5th District election es. Our crisis in criminal justice and to bring that focus to the City By edwin folven all Democrats, said they are eager “I see it as a continuation of my the injustices faced by communities Council.” and excited that the campaigns are public service to the district,” of color strike at the heart of who Yaroslavsky said addressing Four candidates hoping to be the getting underway. Some have Ebenstein said. “I think I have the we are as a city and a country. In the homelessness, transportation, equi- next council member to represent already received endorsements. experience to take on the chal- coming months, I’m going to be table access to housing and protect- the 5th District have filed with the They all expressed a unique vision lenges.” talking to residents about these and ing the environment will be key Los Angeles City Ethics commis- for the district, which includes the In addition to addressing the mul- other issues, and working toward a components of her campaign. sion to begin raising funds for the Melrose, Fairfax, Beverly Grove titude of issues posed by the pan- campaign that embraces all of our “I plan to spend the next 18 2022 municipal election. and Carthay neighborhoods. The demic, Ebenstein said he plans to city.” months talking to constituents and The candidates are at the very district is much larger, however, continue working on addressing Yaroslavsky lives in the South creating a new approach to shaping beginning of a two-year process to including much of West Los homelessness and affordable hous- Carthay District. She is responsible the city’s future,” Yaroslavsky said, determine who will succeed Los Angeles and Westwood, and areas ing. Environmental sustainability is for developing environmental, adding that she is grateful to have Angeles City Councilman Paul to the north in the Santa Monica also top among concerns, including water and arts policies for Kuehl her father-in-law’s support. Koretz, who will term out in 2022 Mountains and Encino. creating a plan to better address and is also an attorney. She is mar- Yebri is an attorney who lives in and is running for city controller. Ebenstein, a Los Angeles native wildfires and protect residents of ried to David Yaroslavsky, son of Westwood and formerly served on The field includes Koretz’s Director who grew up in Encino and current- hillside communities. former 5th District Councilman and the civil service commission from of Policy Jeff Ebenstein; Katy ly lives in the Bel Air-Beverly Crest “Our city is facing huge chal- Los Angeles County Supervisor 2010-13 as an appointee of former Young Yaroslavsky, senior deputy community, said he hopes to con- lenges. Some families are grieving Zev Yaroslavsky. She is confident Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. He has for the environment and arts for Los tinue the work he has been doing the loss of loved ones, others have her experience in public service also served as a board member or Angeles County Supervisor Sheila with Koretz’s office for the past 11 lost a job or a business. All of us working with Kuehl and her back- worked with organizations such as Kuehl, 3rd District; Sam Yebri, an years. He has already received a know someone whose life has ground as an attorney will enable Bet Tzedek Legal Services and the attorney and former Los Angeles long list of endorsements including changed as a result of COVID-19,” her to serve constituents. Jewish Community Foundation of Civil Service Commission mem- nods from the Stonewall Ebenstein said. “Even as we work “My life’s focus has been on Los Angeles. ber; and Molly Basler, an activist Democratic Club and Peter to recover, there are more chal- fighting climate change,” “There is a need for change in and environmentalist. Nichols, co-founder of the Melrose lenges. Climate change has led to Yaroslavsky said. “I have lived in this city,” Yebri said. “Within the Each of the candidates, who are Action Neighborhood Watch. more frequent and dangerous wild- the district for most of my adult life, last year, I came to the conclusion that the city in which I live is head- ing in the wrong direction and needs new leadership on homeless- ness and affordable housing. There is a real concern for safety, as well as city services and economic jus- tice in our city. There is a need for real change.” Yebri has also received many endorsements, including that of for- mer U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, for whom Yebri served as a student intern in 2000 in the congressman’s Los Angeles field office. “I am humbled by the outpouring of grassroots support from every corner of the 5th District,” Yebri said. “The breadth and depth of my photo courtesy of Jeff Ebenstein photo courtesy of Katy Young Yaroslavsky photo courtesy of Sam Yebri photo courtesy of Molly Basler Jeff Ebenstein Katy Young Yaroslavsky Sam Yebri Molly Basler See Candidates page 8 4 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Four arrested following shooting in WeHo n Two groups exchange gunfire, no injuries were reported

By edwin folven Four men were arrested on Sept. 11 after a shooting on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood in which people on foot exchanged gunfire with people in a passing vehicle. The shooting occurred at photo by Edwin Folven approximately 6 p.m. near the A man was allegedly murdered during a robbery of marijuana at an intersection of Melrose Avenue apartment building just north of Hollywood Boulevard. and Huntley Drive. Nobody was struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported, said Lt. Bill Moulder, with the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. Victim killed in Hollywood in Authorities arrived quickly and arrested four people near the scene. photo by Edwin Folven Three handguns were recovered, Detectives are still investigating a shooting on Sept. 11 near Melrose alleged robbery involving pot Moulder added. Avenue and Huntley Drive. “There was an exchange of gun- By edwin folven Homicide Unit. He declined to fire between people on the street provide details, but said the homi- and people in a vehicle driving by. Melrose Ave., where people were dence deputies found that allegedly Police have identified the vic- cide is believed to be “narcotics- Deputies in the area heard gunshots gathered in line for a sale or event, showed he was involved with tim of a shooting at an apartment related.” An LAPD press release and detained four people he said. The suspects who were Employment Development building in Hollywood on Sept. 8 stated, “the victim was involved in involved,” Moulder said. “Two arrested are from Detroit, Moulder Department fraud. as Christopher Walker, 33. a marijuana transaction when the people were arrested for assault added. Their names were not pro- Also, no further information was Paramedics pronounced Walker suspects shot the victim and with a deadly weapon and carrying vided; Moulder said they are in available about the suspects in the dead at the scene following the robbed the victim of marijuana.” a firearm, one was arrested for bur- their 20s and 30s. The suspects vehicle, who fled before deputies shooting at approximately 12:45 Kinchla confirmed that was what glary and one was arrested for iden- were booked and all later released arrived. a.m. at the 12-story apartment allegedly occurred. tity theft and false personation.” on bail. “Our detectives are working the building at 1746 N. Orange Drive, Three suspects, two Black men Moulder said the incident Moulder had no further informa- case and trying to identify those just north of Hollywood and one Black woman, are being remains under investigation and it tion about the burglary allegedly individuals as well.” Moulder said. Boulevard. Officers responded to sought for the homicide. No fur- is not exactly clear what preceded committed by one suspect. He said Anyone with information about calls about shots being fired and ther descriptions were provided. the shooting. Moulder said it is the person suspected of identity the shooting is urged to contact found residents providing first aid Investigators believe the suspects believed to be indirectly connected theft and false personation was detectives at the West Hollywood to Walker, who lived in the build- fled in a black sedan. to the RtA apparel store at 8609 taken into custody based on evi- Sheriff’s Station at (310)855-8850. ing, police said. Anyone with information is The case remains under investi- urged to call detectives at gation, said Detective Sean (213)382-9470. During weekends Kinchla, with the Los Angeles and off-hours, call the LAPD’s Police Department’s West Bureau hotline at (877)LAPD247. Elderly man dies after being hit by vehicle on Third Street

By edwin folven from Los Angeles, stopped and remained at the scene. Police did A man in his mid 80s was struck not identify the driver, who was not and killed by a vehicle on Sept. 8 arrested or cited. The incident while crossing Third Street, east of remains under investigation but is Fairfax Avenue. believed to be accidental, Yoshioka The collision occurred at approx- said. imately 12:45 p.m. as the driver of “There were no alcohol or drugs a 2007 Ford F250 turned left out of involved. [The driver] stopped and the parking lot of the Town and cooperated with us,” Yoshioka said. Country Shopping Center on the “These are tragic. [The victim] was south side of Third Street, said jaywalking.” Officer Randy Yoshioka, of the Los The Los Angeles County Office Angeles Police Department’s West of Medical Examiner-Coroner Traffic Division. The pickup struck declined to provide the victim’s the victim, who was crossing the identity pending notification of next street southbound and was not in a of kin. Yoshioka said the victim was crosswalk, Yoshioka said. 85 or 86 years old. Paramedics pronounced the victim Anyone with information or who dead at the scene. witnessed the collision is urged to The driver, a 31-year-old man call Yoshioka at (213)473-0236. Gunfire near Wilshire and Burnside remains a mystery Officers from the Los Angeles bullet shell casings on the ground. Police Department’s Wilshire “Nobody was hit but officers Division are investigating a shooting found evidence of a shooting,” Sarno near Wilshire Boulevard and said. “We canvassed the area and Burnside Avenue early Monday looked for cameras, but none were afternoon, but have been unable to found. A ‘John Doe’ report was taken determine exactly what occurred. because there was no victim. That’s Wilshire Division Sgt. Wes Sarno all we have at this time.” said police received calls about gun- Sarno said witnesses reported see- shots in the 5500 block of Wilshire ing a newer-model, black convertible Boulevard and responded to the area, Mercedes-Benz leaving the area. but found no suspects or victims. Anyone with information is asked to However, officers found expended call (213)473-0476. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 September 17, 2020 6 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press More doctor offices coming to Beverly Hills? n To help landlords, which is achieved through a med- the impact of traffic and parking for ical-use overlay zone. Gohlich said medical offices, before it makes a council to consider that since 2011, only one building, decision. easing medical-use 8767 Wilshire Blvd., has success- “I think we have time to do a fully applied for a medical-use more fleshed-out version of what restrictions overlay zone. we considered today. That doesn’t Even without the addition of mean six months from now, but I By cameron Kiszla many new offices, Councilman think we have time to develop some John Mirisch noted that the medical additional information that would On Sept. 15, the Beverly Hills industry thrives in Beverly Hills. be useful for our perspectives,” he City Council informally agreed to According to Gohlich, more than said. revisit regulations on medical 20% of the city’s commercial space Mayor Lester Friedman agreed offices and consider changes that is used for medical purposes. with Bosse and Gold that waiting would make it easier for commer- If that number were to grow too too long could make the changes cial space to be used for medical much, businesses in other indus- less effective, but he also agreed purposes. tries would likely have trouble with Mirisch that doing too much The move is intended to assist finding an affordable space in could create unintended conse- commercial landlords and the city Beverly Hills, Mirisch said, and quences. He suggested that the of Beverly Hills, which is facing the city should not give up a “bal- changes to medical use of commer- photo courtesy of Google Maps budget cuts due to COVID-19 but ance of uses” for its commercial cial space could be confined to The medical office space at 8767 Wilshire Blvd. has been the only recip- would benefit from the taxes paid space by acting “in a knee-jerk “limited areas in which it might be by those landlords and the business- way.” OK.” ient of a medical-use overlay zone in Beverly Hills since 2011. es they lease to. Since the pandem- “If we make a short-term fix, “I think we need to be careful not ic-related shutdown began in what we’re doing is after the pan- to over-correct, but we do need to use offices are taxed, though some plicated. In addition, while the March, some commercial tenants demic, we’re making it more diffi- correct,” Friedman said. council members said that consider- council has the power to lower who cannot pay rent have been pro- cult for other businesses to establish The council also briefly dis- ation could make the discussion taxes, any tax increase has to be put tected by an eviction moratorium by themselves,” Mirisch said. cussed changing the way medical- about commercial spaces too com- to the voters. the city of Beverly Hills, and others Mirisch proposed that there be a have moved, suspended operations cap on how much general commer- or closed, leading to struggles for cial space be converted to medical commercial landlords. use under the urgency ordinance, While retail businesses, offices, though the details of that proposed restaurants and bars have faced cap are likely to be debated during strict limitations and less business, the future council meeting. Shana Tova medical businesses are considered more “recession proof,” according to the city staff report. “This is really In order to act quickly, the coun- cil members agreed that changes are an economic Feliz año nuevo likely to come first through an sustainability urgency ordinance that will be con- issue. How do sidered at an upcoming council сНовым Годом meeting. The urgency ordinance we maintain could remain in place for up to a businesses within year, followed by a permanent ordi- nance, which would need to go this city in an through the city’s regular process of environment review and development by the Happy New Year Planning Commission, then formal that’s changing? adoption by the council. … I don’t know “It’s really not possible to do a Planning Commission-type ordi- what’s going to nance in anything less than four to happen to the six months,” said Ryan Gohlich, the city’s assistant director of commu- commercial base Wishing all of our friends nity development. of this city in Councilwoman Lili Bosse said the timeline for a full ordinance is six months.” too long. -Julian Gold a Happy & Healthy New Year “We’ve heard from many land- Beverly Hills City Councilman lords and tenants requesting the change, and I think we need to do it yesterday,” Bosse said. Corky Hale & Mike Stoller “This is really an economic sus- In addition, Mirisch noted, if tainability issue. How do we main- changes were made to allow med- tain businesses within this city in an ical uses on the ground floors of environment that’s changing? … commercial buildings, that could I’m concerned that if we take six take up valuable street-facing months to get this done, I don’t space without serving pedestrians know what’s going to happen to the and neighbors like restaurants, cof- commercial base of this city in six fee shops and retail stores do. months,” Councilman Julian Gold Ground-floor space on major added. streets will be valuable as they are Currently, medical offices face a focus of “Connect Beverly Hills: L’Shana Tova stricter requirements than many Meet Me on Wilshire and La other types of commercial leases, Cienega,” the city’s efforts to revi- including tougher parking require- talize commercial corridors and & Happy ments – one space per 200 square pedestrian activity in preparation feet for medical use, as opposed to for Metro’s Purple Line Extension one space per 350 square feet for subway stations, which are expect- Holidays! space zoned for general commer- ed to open in 2023 and 2025, cial – and a zone change is according to Metro. required for any new medical Mirisch suggested that more office space. information is needed before any In 2011, the city asked medical changes are made, and city staff is buildings to register with the city, expected to do more research and while those that registered can before returning to the council at a add limited additional space with- future meeting to discuss the terms out needing a zoning change, the of an urgency ordinance. medical spaces that did not register “Before we do anything that has are considered legally nonconform- the potential to change, so to speak, ing. the geography of our city in that For the legally nonconforming way, I think we need to get all the commercial spaces, once a non- statistics and get our facts,” Mirisch medical tenant moves in, that space said. loses its status as a medical-use Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich office, and any new medical tenant agreed that the council needs more would require that zoning change, information on some topics, such as Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 September 17, 2020 Beverly Hills to offer residential rent subsidy n Program begins with from the Westside Cities Council of lization ordinance. City council Governments for homelessness pre- members further directed staff to $715K; likely to get vention. Both tenants and landlords prioritize seniors and households more funding in future have separate qualification criteria. with children registered in the “This is going to be a lifeline to Beverly Hills Unified School By laura coleman people who need it, and I really District (42% of BHUSD enroll- think it shows the kind of commu- ment reside in RSO units). The Beverly Hills City Council nity we are,” Councilman John Originally proposed by Vice unanimously voted to move for- Mirisch said. Mayor Bob Wunderlich in June, the ward with instituting a rent subsidy city’s plan to subsidize residential program at its Sept. 15 formal meet- tenants unable to pay rent due to cir- ing, but stopped short of finalizing cumstances related to COVID-19 details for how the program would “This is going to mirrors what other renter-majority be administered or how much municipalities, including West money will ultimately be provided. be a lifeline to Hollywood, have done in an attempt The initial amount of approximately to allow people to remain in their $715,000 approved for the pro- people who need homes. In July, the city of Los gram, which will be payable as a it, and I really Angeles enacted an emergency rent subsidy directly to qualified rental assistance program which landlords, is anticipated to grow in think it shows allocated $103 million of CARES the coming months, although staff the kind of Act funds for a residential rent sub- image courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills has not yet determined just where sidy for Los Angeles multifamily Residents at the 16-unit Beverly Gardens Apartments on West Olympic the additional funds will come community we tenants. As part of that program, Boulevard, a designated historic landmark, can avail themselves of the from. which is forecast to help 50,000 city’s new rent subsidy. Tuesday’s vote authorized that are.” L.A. households, there is a maxi- $442,935 be allocated from mum monthly subsidy of $1,000, Community Development Block -Beverly Hills City with a household maximum of COVID-19.” to all tenants who had filed a Grant funds and Coronavirus Aid, Councilman John Mirisch $2,000 for tenants who are at or As part of the agenda item, staff COVID-19 form by email and all Relief, and Economic Security Act below 80% of the area median had recommended that the city registered landlords. Households reimbursements for rent subsidy income. enter into a not-to-exceed $98,527 who receive a subsidy from the payments to qualified landlords on In moving forward with a month- contract with Jewish Family county’s rent relief program will be behalf of qualified tenants finan- Per the staff report, which was ly subsidy payment of the balance Services to administer the rent sub- ineligible for the city’s program. cially impacted by COVID-19. authored by Director of of unpaid rent up to $1,000, for a sidy program. However, council Morales said that 197 Beverly Staff anticipated that an additional Community Development Susan maximum period of three months, members told staff that the adminis- Hills tenants have filled out the $272,000 would be available for Healy Keene and Deputy Director staff estimated that Beverly Hills tration cost was too high and subse- city’s COVID-19 form, but she rent subsidies by the end of this year of Rent Stabilization Helen would be able to assist 238 eligible quently authorized City Manager anticipated that number would or at the latest, June 2021, as a result Morales, the rent subsidy program households. According to Morales, George Chavez to oversee negotia- increase. Of those applicants, she of $101,000 in additional CDBG will be exclusively for qualified the average rent in the city is tions to reduce that contract said that 24% were paying no rent, funds the city is slated to receive COVID-19 financially impacted $2,670. amount. with the majority paying at least from the county for rental assis- tenants residing in Beverly Hills “Many of the four surrounding Last month, the county of Los 50% of their rent. tance and $171,000 it will receive units subject to the city’s rent stabi- local jurisdictions’ rent subsidy pro- Angeles enacted its own rent relief “People will need it more as grams have common elements,” the program, allocating $100 million of they’re unable to pay rent as rent staff report stated. “Three of the CARES Act funding to renters in becomes due,” she said. “When four programs are administered the county financially impacted by those people are experiencing evic- L.A. county and city leaders through a nonprofit, third-party COVID-19. This program includes tions, we can help them to not be.” contract (city of Los Angeles, Santa all residents in the county, exclud- Landlords who participate in Monica and West Hollywood). Both ing only residents of the city of Los Beverly Hills’ rent subsidy program launch contact-tracing app the city of Los Angeles and Santa Angeles, which implemented its will have the money paid directly to Monica use the HUD low income own rent subsidy program. them by the city with the under- On Sept. 9, Los Angeles ducing an innovative tool that limits, which is 80% of area median Households with income currently standing that they will not evict the County Supervisor Kathryn ramps up the critical contact-trac- income, to qualify a tenant for a rent at 30% of the median income can tenant for the next year. Barger, 5th District; County ing process. Following three subsidy. All four programs make receive up to $10,000 and house- “We as a council are unanimous- Department of Public Health months of testing with more than rent-subsidy payments directly to holds currently at 50% of the medi- ly looking for more than the Director Barbara Ferrer; Los 700,000 users, SafePass was landlords through third party con- an income can receive up to $7,500. $714,000 that’s being proposed Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; recently made available to users tracts and require proof of tenancy To share this information, the today,” Councilwoman Lili Bosse Long Beach Mayor Robert across the United States. and documentation to establish loss Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization said. “I’m hoping that we’ll be able Garcia; Pasadena Mayor Terry Using Bluetooth technology or reduction in income related to Division sent an email on Aug. 11 to find some more money.” Tornek and Citizen CEO Andrew and anonymized data, SafePass Frame appeared at a press confer- tracks any close contacts with ence at L.A. City Hall to other users and alerts them to announce a partnership with potential exposures. Any users SafePass, a mobile app that pro- who have meaningful contact vides contact-tracing capabilities with another user who later tests for individuals throughout Los positive for COVID-19 will Angeles County. receive a notification to get test- SafePass will allow users to ed. The app also offers immediate self-report their symptoms for access to eligible users for a free COVID-19 and receive notifica- at-home testing kit for those who tions and alerts directly from the have been notified of exposure Los Angeles County Department through the app and provides up of Public Health. All contact trac- to date information about all ing data is anonymous, private, active testing sites in Los Angeles encrypted and deleted after 30 County. All location data is days by Citizen. anonymized and deleted after 30 Officials encouraged residents days. to download the app – available “We have to deploy every tool as a separate app for iOS devices at our disposal to halt the spread and within the Citizen app for of COVID-19 – from wearing Android users – to expand local masks to keeping our distance to efforts to track COVID-19 for avoiding large gatherings – and L.A. County’s 10 million resi- contact tracing is an absolutely dents. essential part of our effort to track “The county’s partnership with this virus and save lives,” Los SafePass is a valuable tool to help Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti slow the spread of COVID-19 said. “The Citizen SafePass app throughout our region,” said puts the power of public health in Barger, chair of the Los Angeles the palms of our hands, equip- County Board of Supervisors. ping us with another way to “The success of the SafePass app expand our tracing programs, relies on a continued sense of bend the COVID curve in the community impact among our right direction, protect our fami- residents by asking individuals to lies and friends, and build on do their part to protect them- recent progress against this dead- selves and their neighbors.” ly pandemic.” The Citizen SafePass mobile For information, visit app complements the existing covid19.lacounty.gov/testing, cit- local COVID-19 response efforts izen.com/safepass and coron- in Los Angeles County by intro- avirus.lacity.org/testing. 8 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Cedars-Sinai doctor honored for transplant work Dr. Stanley C. Jordan, a leading and dean of the medical faculty at congratulate Dr. Jordan and his kidney transplant researcher, has Cedars-Sinai. “As the recipient of entire team of dedicated profession- been awarded a 2020 Medawar the prestigious Medawar Prize, he als working tirelessly to relieve and Prize, the Transplantation Society’s has been rightly recognized by his heal.” highest distinction for lifetime con- peers as one of the foremost trans- “I always wanted to do some- tributions in the transplantation plantation leaders in the world. thing important with my life, and field and one of the top international “This recognition is a reflection medicine has allowed me to do honors for scientific achievement. of his groundbreaking discoveries that,” Jordan said. “I hope that in Jordan, director of the Cedars- and pioneering clinical care, which some way my life and work have Sinai Nephrology and Transplant have advanced the field of solid been and will continue to be an Immunology programs, accepted organ transplantation,” Melmed inspiration to those with whom I the award virtually earlier this week added. “His creative work has have had the privilege and opportu- during the 28th International improved outcomes, optimized sur- nity to work.” photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Congress of the Transplantation vival times and immeasurably Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Dr. Stanley C. Jordan has been awarded the Transplantation Society’s Society, taking place online from enriched the quality of life for thou- Beverly Blvd. For information, highest distinction for lifetime contributions in the field. Seoul, South Korea. sands of patients worldwide. We cedars-sinai.org. The society said it is recognizing Jordan’s pioneering work in trans- plant immunology, which led to the Notable quotes development of drug therapy proto- Candidates start fundraising cols that significantly reduce the “Anticipate charity by preventing poverty; assist the reduced fellow risk that a kidney transplant man, either by a considerable gift, or a sum of money, or by teaching patient’s immune system will reject him a trade, or by putting him in the way of business, so that he may for 2022 Los Angeles CD5 race the new organ. Decades of Jordan’s earn an honest livelihood, and not be forced to the dreadful alternative From page 3 research and collaboration with col- of holding out his hand for charity. This is the highest step and the leagues in biotechnology have support prove that Angelenos want Basler added that she plans to summit of charity’s golden ladder.” improved the treatment of organ change. I will represent the resi- hold a proactive campaign in which

transplant patients around the dents of Council District 5, not the she canvasses neighborhoods to Charity’s Eight Degrees world. special interests that normally speak directly with constituents. Maimonides “I am deeply honored, proud and finance City Hall insiders.” “I feel it is really important to lis- (Moses ben Maimon) grateful to receive this year’s Basler, who lives near La Brea ten to people. I am here to say, 1135-1204 Medawar Prize in transplantation,” Avenue and Beverly Boulevard, ‘How can I help you?’” Basler said.

Jordan said. “I feel very privileged described herself as a progressive “I am here to make sure the people Moses ben Maimon, commonly known as Maimonides, was a to be honored among previous Democrat running a sustainable in District Five, and ultimately the medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher who became one of the most recipients whose intellect, drive, campaign. An environmental city, have their voices heard.” prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages. In his time, determination and creative scholar- activist, she said she will use only Each of the candidates said they he was also a preeminent astronomer and physician. ship built the foundations of mod- recyclable materials for her cam- are in the process of crafting their

ern transplantation, and for whom I paign and will champion environ- message and declined to comment

feel deep respect and admiration.” mental causes if elected to the City on specific issues such as the

(source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) The Transplantation Society has Council. “Uplift Melrose” proposal, a plan awarded the Medawar Prize at each “I am a native Californian, born not supported by Koretz that would of its biennial meetings since 1990. and raised in L.A. I have seen a lot have brought dramatic changes to It is named after Sir Peter Medawar, of great things happen in California Melrose Avenue. Each said they are the 1960 Nobel Prize winner. The and some not-so-great things,” open to hearing viewpoints on both Hollywood Partnership prize recognizes those who have a Basler said. “I realize we have to sides of every issue before deter- lifetime body of work in immunobi- get serious about working together mining how to move forward. In ology, experimental and/or clinical to mitigate the climate emergency. addition to City Council seats in names first VP for advocacy transplantation. Look at the fires, the air is putrid. odd-numbered districts, positions “We are so proud of Dr. Jordan,” We have to do more to reduce the open in the 2022 election included On Sept. 15, the Hollywood Hollywood initiative to imple- said Dr. Shlomo Melmed, executive effects climate change is having on Los Angeles mayor, city attorney Partnership named Davon ment the shared vision for vice president of academic affairs our communities.” and city controller. Barbour as its vice president of Hollywood. Further, he will coor- advocacy and economic develop- dinate efforts with the city and ment as part of a comprehensive county of Los Angeles’ depart- plan to serve as the local market ments of economic development, expert to advance and advocate transportation and others to garner for Hollywood’s economic inter- support for the HP’s initiatives. ests. In the newly created posi- Barbour comes to the HP hav- tion, Barbour will lead the orga- ing previously served as the nization’s research and business Director of Community & development efforts. Economic Development Division “We’re thrilled to welcome an for the Los Angeles County experienced industry leader to Development Authority, where our team,” said Kristopher he oversaw the county’s redevel- Larson, president and CEO of the opment initiatives, revolving loan Hollywood Partnership, the non- portfolio, construction adminis- profit organization which man- tration and the nation’s largest ages the Hollywood urban county district Community Entertainment District property Development Block Grant pro- business improvement district. gram. “Davon’s expertise, work ethic He played a lead role in devel- and passion are known across the oping and administering more place management industry, and than $100M in COVID-19 eco- we’re confident that he’ll provide nomic recovery programs includ- a boost to the Hollywood store- ing the now operational L.A. front business community.” Regional COVID Fund. Davon The HP’s focus on being a was also senior vice president of voice of influence in local policy economic development for the and planning decisions that Downtown Partnership of impact Hollywood comes at a Baltimore, where he led the orga- pivotal time for the neighbor- nization to win an Award of hood. Even before the COVID- Excellence in economic develop- 19 pandemic, the storefront mix ment from the International was a challenge in the district, a Downtown Association for its trend which has only been exac- TechConnect business attraction erbated by recent events. program. Barbour will oversee a range of “I’m excited to get back into initiatives, including a business- economic development at a support role to address storefront neighborhood scale,” Barbour vacancies and diversify the busi- said. “It provides the opportunity nesses mix to better serve area to focus on a finite area and make workers and residents. a tangible difference. Though As vice president of advocacy Hollywood has a global brand, and economic development, we’re going to focus on what we Barbour will also continue efforts can do to expand its appeal to to produce alignment with the Angelenos.” Hollywood Chamber of For information, visit holly- Commerce and the Heart of woodpartnership.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 September 17, 2020 Hospitality ambassadors hit Hollywood The Hollywood Partnership, the adds an outgoing, customer-ser- While pedestrian traffic was nonprofit that manages the vice focused approach to the lower as a result of the mandated Hollywood Entertainment District ambassador team. Their job is to shutdowns due to the coronavirus property business improvement engage with Hollywood’s many pandemic, the team was able to uti- district, has added a third arm to different types of stakeholders, lize the time to learn all about the its ambassador program: hospitali- linking people with Hollywood Hollywood Entertainment District, ty. area experiences, attractions, shop- including the area’s history, popular The hospitality program joins ping, restaurants, venues, trans- venues, currently operating busi- cleaning and safety/security as portation and everything else the nesses and the historic Walk of areas of focus for the Hollywood community offers. They serve as a Fame. Partnership. concierge to the broader communi- The current level of visitation While all HP ambassadors are ty. allows the new hospitality ambas- specially trained to fulfill their spe- The HP’s Clean and sadors to spend more time with cific roles, they are all part of a uni- Safety/Security programs have individuals and families helping fied team that works together to been working in Hollywood for two advise them to have a great improve people’s experiences in decades, and the hospitality pro- Hollywood experience. photo by April Clemmer Hollywood. gram began operating with a soft For information, visit hollywood- The Hollywood Partnership’s new Hospitality Ambassador Team is outfit- The new hospitality program launch in July. partnership.com. ted in uniforms designed by Manam Fashion, a Hollywood-based firm.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the follow- СООБЩЕНИЕ О ЛИЦАХ, ЗАЯВИВШИХ О AVISO DE CANDIDATOS PARA CARGO ВЫДВИЖЕНИИ СВОИХ КАНДИДАТУР В ГО- ing persons have been nominated for the of- PUBLICO fices designated to be filled at the General РОДСКОЙ СОВЕТНАСТОЯЩИМ УВЕДОМ- Municipal Election to be held in the City of ЛЯЕМ, ЧТО СЛЕДУЮЩИЕ ЛИЦА БУДУТ West Hollywood on Tuesday, November 3, БАЛЛОТИРОВАТЬСЯ В ГОРОДСКОЙ СОВЕТ POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO que las 2020. ЗАПАДНОГО ГОЛЛИВУДА НА siguientes personas han sido nominadas МУНИЦИПАЛЬНЫХ ВЫБОРАХ, КОТОРЫЕ СО- para llenar los cargos designados en la Elec- For Members of the City Council СТОЯТСЯ ВО ВТОРНИК 3 НОЯБРЯ 2020 ción Municipal General en la Ciudad de West ГОДА. Hollywood, el martes, 3 de noviembre del Vote for no more than two (2) Вы можете голосовать только за 2 (двух) 2020. кандидатов Larry Block Лица, выдвинувшие свои кандидатуры в Para Miembros del Concejo Municipal городской совет: John Erickson Vote solamente por dos (2) Larry Block

Noemi Torres John Erickson Larry Block Noemi Torres John Heilman John Erickson John Heilman Noemi Torres Sepi Shyne Sepi Shyne

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Marco Colantonio John Duran Jerome Cleary Mark Farhad Yusupov Jerome Cleary Marco Colantonio ГОЛОСУЙТЕ ЗА ПОПРАВКУ Е Marco Colantonio Должен ли быть принят закон, устанавли- Mark Farhad Yusupov вающий 3/4¢ налог на продажи, что по Mark Farhad Yusupov предварительным оценкам будет прино- Measures to be Voted On: сить доход в размере $11,000,000 долла- ров ежегодно до момента, когда Medidas por las cuales se votará: поправка будет отменена голосованием при обязательнй ежегодной проверке всех MEDIDA E поступлений в казну города Западный Para mantener servicios de la ciudad de West Голливуд? Эти средства будут использо- Hollywood y recuperar de la emergencia de salud ваны местными органами власти для про- pública; apoyar servicios para ancianos y servi- должения предоставления услуг в городе cios relacionados con la salud; mantener las Западный Голливуд, восстановления ра- áreas públicas limpias y seguras; abordar la falta боты городских служб после возникшей de vivienda; ayudar a conservar los negocios lo- чрезвычайной ситуации, поддержания cales y empleos; reparar baches y calles; man- услуг для пожилых людей и услуг, связан- tener la seguridad pública y la respuesta del 911; ных со здоровьем людей, содержания в y proveer otros servicios de la ciudad; se deberá Yvonne Quarker чистоте и безопасности общественных adoptar la medida estableciendo un impuesto City Clerk мест, разрешения проблемы бездомного sobre las ventas de 3/4¢ proporcionando apro- населения, оказания помощи бизнесам и ximadamente $11,000,000 anuales hasta ser ter- оказания помощи в трудоустройстве; ре- minado por los votantes, requiriendo auditorias монта дорог и улиц; поддержания обще- independentes anualmente con todos los fondos ственной безопасности и неотложной beneficiando a los residentes de West Ho- службы спасения 911; продолжения всех llywood? услуг, предоставляемых городом. SI Да NO Нет Иваан Квокэ Yvonne Quarker Секретарь Городского Управления Secretaría Municipal 10 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press County begins preparations for Leaders urge support for food assistance bill A coalition of mayors and advo- cates from around the state held a COVID-19 vaccine distribution press conference on Sept. 15 to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign The Los Angeles County stantial increases in vaccine sup- Assembly Bill 826, following the Board of Supervisors approved a ply slated for 2021. legislature’s support of the bill last motion on Sept. 15 by Supervisor The CDC provided guidance month. Janice Hahn, 4th District, on what is required for the prepa- The measure, authored by instructing all Los Angeles ration and distribution of a vac- Assembly Member Miguel County departments to prepare cine. The guidance includes Santiago (D-Los Angeles), would for the distribution of a COVID- ordering, data reporting and tai- provide $600 of emergency food 19 vaccine to residents when one loring of CDC-developed public assistance to low-income becomes available. communications; preparing for Californians, including undocu- “We are the largest county in the delivery, storage and han- mented immigrants. Food banks the nation and when the time dling of vaccine vials; identifying and other nonprofits throughout comes, we will need to fairly and high risk priority groups that California have experienced a surge equitably get a vaccine to over 10 need the vaccine first like health- in people seeking assistance since photo courtesy of Assemblymember Miguel Santiago’s office million people,” Hahn said. “We care professionals and those liv- the onset of COVID-19, Santiago need to start preparing now to ing in long term care facilities; Supporters of Assembly Bill 826, which would provide more assistance said. The Los Angeles Regional receive, store, distribute and and setting up mass vaccination for low-income individuals, held a virtual press conference on Sept. 15. Food Bank has more than doubled administer a vaccine so we don’t clinics for the general population the amount of people it is serving waste any time.” when more doses of vaccine are since March. people lining up for just a few many families, we must act now to In recent weeks, the Centers available. “Kids and families are starving boxes of food to get their families support our fellow Californians,” for Disease Control and The motion, which was passed during this pandemic,” Santiago through the week. It is critical that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Prevention issued guidance to unanimously by the supervisors, said. “There is a desperate need Governor Newsom signs this bill to said. “With AB 826, we can meet state public health officials instructs the Los Angeles County among low-income communities, provide some temporary relief so our obligations to our hardest-hit prompting them to prepare for Department of Public Health to especially undocumented commu- Californians can withstand this cri- households and lift up millions of COVID-19 vaccination distribu- work with other county depart- nities, for food assistance right sis.” our neighbors who too often go to tion. Currently, there are 37 vac- ments, local cities and govern- now. The L.A. Regional Food Bank Newsom is expected to take bed with an empty stomach.” cines in clinical trials, with three ment agencies, and community alone has seen over a 50% increase action on the bill by Sept. 30. For information, visit vaccines in the third phase of tri- service organizations to develop in demand since COVID-19 hit our “We know that hunger doesn’t a53.asmdc.org. als. Some reports indicate that a vaccination plan and report state, and food banks and other care about your race, faith, gender limited COVID-19 vaccine doses back to the Board in 45 days. nonprofits all over the state have identity or immigration status, and in phase three may be available For information, visit experienced similar increases. I with COVID-19 only deepening by early November, with sub- bos.lacounty.gov. personally have seen thousands of the crisis of food insecurity for too Letters to the Editor Beverly Hills landlord ries if we are to wring better cus- quences? about the added costs of utilities tomer service from problem land- Everyone thinks that people go too landlords are paying to cover stay is not an outlier lords. fast on their block, but then it’s at home tenants and those affected impossible to travel in an efficient to shelter at home. Mark Elliot manner. There is no real way to pre- I am in the city of L.A. and my Re “Beverly Hills landlord founder vent these, as only the people on the utility costs have doubled for water arrested near UCLA,” Sept. 10 Renters Alliance block are aware of the proposed and sanitation. In another property, issue installations. Speed bumps just push I also pay electricity. Speed humps traffic to neighboring streets. I doubt Costs there are 60% higher. We Dan Yukelson of the Apartment there is a need for 900 new speed should be able to pass on those Association observes [in the arti- not wanted bumps annually. costs to tenants since landlords cle] that there are bad actors on have no recourse but to lose money both sides of the tenant-landlord Re “LADOT opens application Harlan Levinson while others benefit including the divide. Where have I heard that period for speed humps,” Sept. 10 Los Angeles businesses that now save on utili- kind of language before? issue ties by having their workforce at Somehow, it reminds me of the home. Apartment Association’s red You posted about applying for More attention The city does have an option to “Make Apartments Great Again” speed bumps with LADOT. Where should be given pay later rather than reducing their baseball cap, which is available for do I go to STOP speed bumps. Why rates. just $20 at the association’s web- do they make it easy for NIMBY peo- to landlord relief site. I’m happy to plug it because ple to get these and then everyone David V. we all want great apartments, else has to deal with the conse- I wish someone would write West Adams right? However, if Mr. Yukelson does want to make apartments great again, then he can start by con- demning Stephen Copen’s aggres- sive and unlawful assault on the personal belongings of his tenants. Clearly, there is no defending him because the crime is plainly evident from the video (and damage after- ward). But what we didn’t hear was an affirmative statement that Copen failed to meet the association’s high standard for the “best customer ser- vice possible,” as Yukelson said. But Copen is not the outlier we might want to think. There is a small but significant proportion of Beverly Hills landlords who ignore or bully tenants and, in some cases, engage in predatory practices like unlawful utility billing and leasing unpermit- ted units to unsuspecting tenants. Some do all of the above. They expect a pass from the city because they got one for too long. Recently, Beverly Hills stepped- up its regulation of apartment leas- ing. From what I hear from some tenants, though, I think we are still only halfway to where we need to be to “make apartments great again.” I encourage Beverly Hills tenants with an experience to share to con- tact me at Beverly Hills Renters Alliance. We need to hear your sto- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 September 17, 2020 12 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Subway work continues in Beverly Hills, Miracle Mile

Metro will hold a webinar on removal of soil, and may be work underneath Wilshire Purple Line Extension subway con- reduced to one lane in each direc- Boulevard. All left turns in the struction in Beverly Hills on tion at night. Reeves Drive will intersection will be restricted. Wednesday, Oct. 7, from noon to 1 remain closed during excavation, Directional closures will be imple- p.m. The webinar will include as well as sidewalks on the west mented on weekends. updates normally provided during side of Reeves Drive and the south At Wilshire/Fairfax, station con- monthly in-person meetings at side Wilshire Boulevard between struction, hauling and concrete Beverly Hills City Hall. To listen to Beverly and Reeves drives. pouring continues. Wilshire the meeting, call (213)279-1001, Station construction, material Boulevard will be reduced to two and use the Conference ID: 909 deliveries, instrumentation and lanes in each direction between San 797 664#. Phone participants will concrete pouring is ongoing at Diego Way and Spaulding Avenue not be able to participate in a live Wilshire/La Cienega. Intermittent through summer 2021. Ogden Q&A session during the webinar. lane reductions may be in place. Drive will be closed intermittently To have questions answered, call Wilshire Boulevard will be inter- Monday through Saturday at (213)922-6934, or email purpleli- mittently reduced to two lanes in Wilshire Boulevard. Orange Grove [email protected]. Allow 24 hours each direction between Stanley and Avenue remains closed south of for a response. Gale drives from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to Wilshire Boulevard. Intermittent To expedite construction in support material deliveries to the lane closures may be in place in the Beverly Hills, Metro is requesting a station box. Gale Drive will be Wilshire/Fairfax station area. waiver of the holiday moratorium, intermittently closed at Wilshire At Wilshire/La Brea, hauling and photo by Edwin Folven which will allow work to continue Boulevard to support construction deliveries for station construction Subway construction is occurring around the clock at the staging yards from Thanksgiving through New activities in the Gale staging yard. are also ongoing. Through at Wilshire/La Brea. Crews are building a station at the site along the Year’s Eve. No work would occur Work hours are 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 2021, Wilshire Boulevard Purple Line Extension route. on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Access to Gale Drive will be main- will be reduced to two lanes in each and New Year’s Day. If approved tained from San Vicente direction between Detroit and June by the Beverly Hills City Council, Boulevard. The closure is a public streets, and Orange Drive will be waterline. just north of Wilshire Boulevard expedited excavation, geotechnical safety measure due to a high vol- closed north of Wilshire Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard has been from 4 a.m. to midnight, Monday instrumentation and further station ume of vehicles entering and exit- to support the construction of sta- reduced to two lanes in each direc- through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 11 construction will occur during the ing the Gale staging yard. tion appendages adjacent to the tion between June Street and p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Access holidays. An application has been Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire/La Brea station. Daily Muirfield Road. A work zone at to businesses will be maintained. submitted to the city requesting a may also be intermittently reduced lane closures supporting station Wilshire/Rimpau is expected to be Intermittent single-lane closures waiver and the request will be con- to one lane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. construction will continue through in place until next March and sup- may also occur on Wilshire sidered at a future council meeting during weekdays and Saturdays, the end of 2020 and Wilshire ports concrete pouring under- Boulevard between Western at a date to be determined. and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. during Boulevard may also intermittently ground in the subway tunnels. Avenue and Manhattan Place as a Excavation continues through off-peak weekday traffic periods. be reduced to a single lane in each Near Wilshire/Western, tunnel- public safety measure to support the first quarter of 2021 underneath A K-rail enclosure has been direction from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ing support and street maintenance ongoing excavation and construc- Wilshire Boulevard at the future implemented within the center 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., between Detroit work is also occurring. Work is tion. Wilshire/Rodeo subway station in lanes at the intersection of Street and Highland Avenue. ongoing 24-hours at a staging yard For questions and concerns, call Beverly Hills. Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire/San Vicente. The enclo- Through Friday, Sept. 25, just west of the intersection of the 24-hour project hotline at has been reduced to two lanes in sure is expected to be in place Sycamore Avenue will be closed Wilshire Boulevard and Western (213)922-6934, email the project each direction between Beverly and through November and will sup- 100 feet north of Wilshire Avenue. Northbound Manhattan team at [email protected], Canon drives to facilitate the port ongoing tunnel and mitigation Boulevard to support work on a Place will be closed intermittently or visit metro.net.

Metro seeks input in town hall on the movement of goods TOO TOXIC The Los Angeles County questions of Metro’s goods move- Metropolitan Transportation ment experts and provide more feed- Authority will host a live interactive back as the agency plans for the TO TRASH telephone town hall meeting from future. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. For the meeting, 100,000 residents 22, to discuss Metro’s Goods across Los Angeles County will be Movement Strategic Plan and the contacted randomly through an auto- agency’s direction on improving dis- mated telephone system and invited parities. to participate in the public forum Los Angeles County is one of the from their homes. The telephone FREE Household Hazardous & nation’s top gateways for domestic town hall also will include an option Electronic Waste Drive-Thru Collection Event B ev er ly Blvd. and international trade. The county’s for participants to provide input Sa nta Monica Blvd. freight transportation system sup- through real-time polls. When resi- Civic Center Dr.

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en X goods while supporting the national matically. Anyone who does not Beverly Hills City Streets W. 3rd St. economy by handling over 30% of receive a call but wants to participate Civic C rd West 3 St. between Foothill Rd. & Civic Center Dr. the nation’s containerized trade vol- can call the toll-free number on the Burton Way ume. day of the meeting at (888)400-1932. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Metro is seeking input from the Participants can also sign up for the public about how Los Angeles meeting in advance and receive an Foothill Rd. Dr. Doheny N. www.beverlyhills.org • 310-285-2467 • [email protected] County should manage the move- email reminder by visiting ment of goods through ports, air- tthm.wufoo.com/forms/metro-tele- ports, railways and freeways to phone-town-hall-signup. Participation ensure they are moved efficiently is also available by visiting janus.tele- and safely while reducing congestion townhall.us/?id=Metro&eid=60228. and pollution. The telephone town For information, visit hall will provide an opportunity to metro.net/projects/goods-move- discuss priorities and options, ask ment-strategic-plan. Online forum explores women’s leadership during the pandemic

Los Angeles City Councilman Angeles); Fabiola Montiel, com- David Ryu, 4th District, presents a munity relations manager for First virtual discussion titled “Emerge 5 LA; Gloria J. Davis, executive Into Equity: Women in the Time of director of the Girls Club of Los COVID-19” on Monday, Sept. 21, Angeles; and Melany De La Cruz- at 11:30 a.m. Viesca, of the UCLA Asian The discussion will include state American Studies Center. To regis- Sen. Holly Mitchell (D-Los ter, visit bit. ly/cd4session3. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 September 17, 2020 Cedars-Sinai recognized for LGBTQ health care For the second consecutive year, female and female-to-male gender- Cedars-Sinai, and we continue to Cedars-Sinai achieved a score of affirming genital surgeries, as well remain focused on them as we craft 100 on the Human Rights as several other surgical options to strong diversity and inclusion Campaign Foundation's 2020 best meet patient needs. Patients strategies and actions,” Mitchell Health Care Equality Index. The from the U.S., Canada, Asia and said. “When they are integrated top score means Cedars-Sinai has Mexico already have sought ser- into our organizational goals, earned the designation as a Leader vices through the program. Cedars- processes and discussions, we see in LGBTQ Health Care Equality. Sinai staff have been offered trans- true impact: greater retention and The Health Care Equality Index gender sensitivity and awareness higher levels of employee engage- is an annual survey that evaluates education sessions, which cover ment, stronger morale, broader medical centers’ policies and prac- gender terminology and the four attraction of top talent, better com- tices on the equitable and inclusive stages of transitioning, among other munity connection, stronger finan- care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans- topics. Additional interactive edu- cial performance and more innova- gender and queer patients and their cational lectures for faculty, stu- tion.” families. This year, 765 health insti- dents and staff are underway. Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 photo courtesy of Getty tutions participated in the survey, “Diversity, equity and inclusion Beverly Blvd. For information, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center established the Transgender Surgery and the group’s 13th annual review. Of are part of the core values at visit cedars-sinai.org. Health Program in 2017. those included in the index, 495 earned an LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader designation. “Cedars-Sinai is proud to be rec- ognized for its ongoing efforts and to be named a Health Care Equality Leader. This recognition validates our commitment to inclusive care that is sensitive, welcoming and free from discrimination, regard- less of one’s LGBTQ status,” said Nicole Mitchell, director of diversi- ty and inclusion at Cedars-Sinai. “As we continue on our journey toward a more inclusive environ- ment, we know that means ensur- ing that our patients, employees and community feel welcome no matter their background.” This year marked the third time that participating medical centers earned scores based on the number of LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices they have in place. Criteria include nondiscrimination and staff training, patient services and support, employee benefits and policies, and patient and communi- ty engagement. Additionally, par- ticipants had to demonstrate that they offered transgender-inclusive health care benefits to their employees to earn the Leader des- ignation. Cedars-Sinai established the Transgender Surgery and Health Program in 2017. The medical cen- ter currently offers both male-to- Many schools will serve as vote centers for Nov. 3 election

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office announced on Sept. 15 that 65 Los Angeles Unified School District campuses will serve as vote centers in the General Election. The vote centers will be located at campuses throughout the city and available from Friday, Oct. 30, through Election Day, Nov. 3. A list of loca- tions will be made available prior to their opening. “We’re thankful for this impor- tant and continued collaboration with Los Angeles Unified School District to provide schools as vote centers in the upcoming Presidential General Election,” Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan said. “LAUSD’s leadership in hosting a vote center at these trusted and well-known loca- tions ensures voters have a safe, accessible, and trusted place to cast their ballot in-person.” “Voting gives all of us a voice in the future of our community,” LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner added. For information, visit lavote.net. 14 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press County plans to provide more homeowner relief

The Los Angeles County Board lion will be allocated to create a of Supervisors approved a proposal “Homeowners are Mortgage Financial Relief Program on Sept. 15 by Supervisors Janice which will provide deferred and for- Hahn, 4th District, and Hilda Solis, struggling too and givable loans to homeowners to help 1st District, to prevent foreclosures without a stabilize their mortgage with a loan in the county by connecting strug- concerted effort servicer. gling homeowners with foreclosure on the county’s “Housing is a human right and as prevention counseling and mort- a result of the economic fallout of gage assistance. part, we may be this COVID-19 crisis, many “We have been able to make facing a wave of impacted individuals and families progress keeping renters in L.A. oncoming are on the brink of experiencing County in their homes during this foreclosures and homelessness through no fault of crisis by implementing an eviction their own,” Solis said. “In the midst moratorium and putting $100 mil- homelessness.” of this unprecedented global pan- photo courtesy of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer’s Office lion toward rent relief for families demic, many workers in L.A. -Supervisor Janice Hahn, Former California Supreme Court Justice Carlos R. Moreno will join struggling to pay rent,” Hahn said. County are unemployed indefinite- 4th District a group that will determine district boundaries. “Homeowners are struggling too ly, and one of the critical steps we and without a concerted effort on can take right now is to keep them the county’s part, we may be facing in their homes.” a wave of oncoming foreclosures ers facing foreclosure by connecting When the program is developed Moreno appointed to city and homelessness.” them with foreclosure prevention and implemented, services will be The program follows a two- counselors who can assist with loan available through the Department of pronged approach. First, $1.5 million modifications and forbearance, and Consumer and Business Affairs. For redistricting commission will be allocated to assist homeown- work with lenders. Secondly, $4 mil- information, visit dcba.lacounty.gov. Los Angeles City Attorney important district lines, putting Mike Feuer on Sept. 3 named the people’s interests first. The former California Supreme Court principles we set forth will help Police commissioners host forums on reform Justice and previous Ambassador ensure that the districts drawn are to Belize Carlos R. Moreno as his representative and accountable.” The Los Angeles Board of Police tions will be used by the Los on Sept. 24, and Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. appointment to the Los Angeles “I’m honored to serve on the Commissioners, in conjunction Angeles Police Commission and Members of the public may provide Redistricting Commission. Feuer Los Angeles Redistricting with the Advisory Committee on the Advisory Committee in enacting specific proposals on police reform also announced the first model Commission,” Moreno said. Building Trust and Equity, will hold police reform. Under the direction by emailing a maximum of maxi- principles for drawing City “Fair and equal representation in its third virtual community forum of the commission president, the mum of two pages to policecom- Council districts in a fairer, more our City Council is essential.” today, Sept. 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Advisory Committee has begun a [email protected] accountable way. For over 25 years, Moreno The series of forums allows comprehensive review to evaluate nline. “The people of Los Angeles served at different levels of the board members to listen to ideas existing reform proposals, past To listen to the forums, call are extremely fortunate that state and federal judicial systems, and suggestions for police reform reforms recommended for the (855)880-1246, and use the ID: 972 Justice Moreno has agreed to including four years as a federal from community groups, social jus- LAPD, recruitment and hiring, data 7358 9743. The public may also serve on the city’s redistricting district court judge and 10 years tice advocates, clergy, academics, collection and retention, and disci- view and listen during the virtual commission,” Feuer said. as a justice on the California community-based organizations pline and accountability. Zoom meeting by visiting “Justice Moreno will be fair and Supreme Court. For information, and individuals. The recommenda- Additional forums are scheduled lapd.zoom.us/j/97273589743. open-minded in drawing these visit lacityattorney.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 September 17, 2020

tions for tenants facing eviction due legal support navigating their inter- to the pandemic,” said Los Angeles actions with their landlord and the County to provide free legal services to tenants County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, legal system. When tenants have On Sept. 14, the Los Angeles Angeles, legal-aid groups and com- with case management support. 3rd District, who authored the legal representation, a family’s County Board of Supervisors munity-based organizations to pro- “As many residents face immea- motion authorizing the creation of chance of avoiding homelessness launched Stay Housed L.A. County, vide emergency support to tenants surable uncertainty and grapple Stay Housed L.A. County. “These due to eviction increases by over a countywide initiative to provide in need. with health, mental health and eco- protections only work, however, 70%. legal assistance and support for ten- Virtual know-your-rights work- nomic hurdles, we want to provide when people know their rights and According to a UCLA study, ants facing eviction amid the shops will also be offered by partic- working families with as much sta- can take advantage of the legal pro- about 365,000 L.A. County resi- COVID-19 pandemic. ipating community organizations to bility and peace of mind as possi- tections. That’s the mission of Stay dents are at risk of evictions due to The launch included the release provide L.A. County residents with ble,” said Supervisor Kathryn Housed L.A. County: to provide the the COVID-19 economic recession. of stayhousedla.org, a website con- critical information about perma- Barger, 5th District, who serves as information and legal representation The Board of Supervisors extended necting tenants with useful informa- nent and emergency tenant protec- chair of the Los Angeles County people need to keep from getting the Los Angeles County Temporary tion about their rights, workshops tions that can help tenants facing Board of Supervisors. “By equip- kicked out of their homes while we Eviction Moratorium through Sept. for residents who need legal assis- eviction or other challenges related ping at-risk tenants with the weather this very challenging time.” 30, which instituted temporary ten- tance, and other support. Stay to their rental housing. Community resources they need, Los Angeles Stay Housed L.A. County serves ant protections related to COVID- Housed L.A. County is a partner- organizations will provide targeted County can ensure they stay safe, as an important resource for tenants 19 countywide, excluding jurisdic- ship between the County of Los ongoing support to help tenants stay strong and stay housed.” who are facing housing uncertainty tions that have enacted their own “L.A. County, along with a num- – including bilingual residents and protections. ber of cities, the state and the federal those with undocumented status – For information, visit stayhous- Newsom signs sick leave bill government, have all passed protec- about their rights and who need edla.org. Gov. Gavin Newsom signedoAssembly Bill 1867 On Sept. 9, legislation that immedi- ately extends critical paid sick days protections to California’s workforce. Building on an earlier expan- sion of paid sick days to employ- ees in the food sector at the beginning of this crisis, this legis- lation means that every California employee that has been exposed to or tests positive for COVID-19 will have access to paid sick days for the rest of the 2020 calendar year. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons AB 1867 closes the gaps in paid Gov. Gavin Newsom sick days provided in federal law and the governor’s executive when they are sick is foundation- order by including employers with al in our response to COVID-19,” over 500 employees, public and Newsom said. “This bill fills in private employers of first respon- gaps in our federal and state paid ders, and health care employees sick days policy and gives our who opted not to cover their extraordinary employees a little employees under federal law. The more peace of mind as they take bill also allows California’s Labor time to care for themselves and Commissioner to cite workplaces protect those around them from for a lack of paid sick days, a crit- COVID-19. I look forward to ical enforcement tool that will pro- continuing to work with the mote safety for employees and Legislature and other partners to customers alike. make more progress in this “Helping employees stay home space.” Controller urges rapidly rehousing Earlier this month, Los Angeles from $507,000 to nearly $559,000, City Controller Ron Galperin with the highest per-unit cost jump- released a 2020 report, “Meeting the ing from $700,000 to $746,000. Moment: An Action Plan to Advance “Nearly four years after voters Prop. HHH,” on the performance of approved spending a billion-plus the city’s voter-approved $1.2 billion dollars to reduce homelessness, only bond program aimed at reducing three new housing projects are open homelessness by creating up to and most won’t begin welcoming 10,000 units of housing, along with homeless Angelenos for two, three interim shelters and storage facilities. or even four more years,” Galperin Galperin first scrutinized HHH in said. “Meanwhile, the crisis has got- October 2019 and recommended ten far worse, compounded by press- reallocating funds to lower-cost ing COVID-19 health and safety projects and cutting red tape to concerns. To truly reduce homeless- speed up permitting. ness as L.A. voters intended, the city Since then, homelessness has must meet the moment by pivoting jumped 16% in the city of Los to an action plan that will house Angeles to 41,000 people, and thou- more people right away. We cannot sands of people have died on the stay the course when people are streets, including 865 as of the end of dying every day on our streets.” August 2020 – 30% more than the Galperin urged the city to explore same period last year. Some commu- reallocating funds to lower-cost nities – particularly L.A.’s Black and projects, and to better use the Native American populations – are remaining $30 million in HHH disproportionately impacted by funds, along with any additional homelessness and not getting the money returned from unsuccessful help they need with HHH. projects, by building more interim In his current report, Galperin housing and facilities to rapidly get found that long delays and continu- thousands of people off the streets ally rising costs have hampered the while supportive units are built. HHH program’s success. HHH pro- This will help meet health, hygiene, jects are currently taking between sanitation and storage needs for the three and six years to complete, and unhoused population. Galperin also some developers have asked for supports repurposing existing extensions ranging from 42 days to buildings like hotels/motels and more than a year. At this pace, near- unused commercial and office ly 80% of all units will not open space that could be far cheaper and until 2022 or later. In addition, since faster to convert into homeless 2019, the average per unit cost of housing. HHH projects in pre-development For information, visit lacon- (prior to construction) increased troller.com/hhhactionplan. 16 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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When Harlowe opened in 2014 take-out. Guests can place an order as a vintage-inspired cocktail bar, it online and pick it up at a table near soon became one of the most the valet stand in front of the restau- sophisticated neighborhood hot rant. spots in West Hollywood. The Harlowe creates an environment beautifully decorated interior cap- of a French countryside bistro. To tures the feel of an invigorating start, share a Mediterranean plate of social club from Hollywood’s romesco, hummus and tzatziki dips Golden Era. with olives, ribbons of red onion, The kitchen had been hibernating By Jill Weinlein sliced cucumber and grilled chick- due to COVID-19, but it was pea flatbread. A French-Moroccan reignited in July when lauded culi- marinated octopus salad with al nary star T. Nicholas Peter, former- dente green beans, sliced tender fin- ly at the Little Door for 25 years, They creatively designed an al gerling potatoes and whole-roasted was invited to create a new fresco dining area on the newly sweet cherry tomatoes combines a Harlowe menu. refurbished semi-covered patio, perfect balance of salty and sweet Dimitri Komarov from 1933 plus added a new outdoor seating with the essence of the sea flavors. Group, which owns Harlowe, said area that expands into an easement For an entrée, try the garlic, after the Little Door closed, Peter facing Santa Monica Boulevard. oregano and lemon roasted chicken was pursuing new opportunities. There is an eye-catching black and breast paired with crispy polenta “We have been huge fans of the white mural painted on one wall, a diamonds and green beans. Little Door and chef Peter’s food vine-lined trellis and festive bistro Baked almond-crusted whitefish since the beginning and truly can’t lights hanging above to illuminate was perfectly cooked and covered think of a better chef who has that the area in the evening. with finely chopped almonds. It ‘je ne sais quoi’ we’ve been envi- The Harlowe team wears masks, was tender, flaky and enhanced sioning for Harlowe’s return as a and all guests must be masked on with a coarse mustard tarragon serious player in West Hollywood’s arrival. Tables are more than 6 feet sauce and smashed fingerling pota- dining scene,” Komarov said. away and there are hand-sanitizing toes. photo courtesy of Harlowe Peter said he also had his eye on stations. Other entrées include the The new al fresco patio at Harlowe has tables more than 6 feet apart, a what the 1933 Group has been “We’ve seen a very successful Harlowe burger with Kennebec mural painted on the wall and bistro twinkle lights to illuminate the building over the years. uptick in patio reservations. Lots of home fries. The burger is topped evening. “I’ve been received with open couples on a much-needed date with caramelized onions, roasted arms to collaborate with people that night, and we’re so glad to be wel- porcini mushrooms and melted brie made this dessert visually appeal- for Harlowe and it’s been going are genuine, and they’ve invited me coming back locals and regulars in cheese. Peter and his team also grill ing. The menu also offers a gin- well with a few platforms up and to do what I do best,” Peter said. the neighborhood who used to hang a marinated skirt steak and make a gered peaches coconut cheesecake. running. Make a reservation for “My food is who I am, and I have out with our team weekly,” Moroccan lamb stew and fresh pap- Enjoy a drink from Harlowe’s dining at Harlowe starting at 5 p.m. been wanting to find a way to keep Komarov said pardelle pasta. robust selection of classic and orig- on Tuesday through Sunday or doing that.” Peter creates an appealing full- For the piece de la resistance, we inal, old-meets-new cocktails, and order online at harlowebar.com for As with his menu at the Little service French-Mediterranean din- shared a strawberry rhubarb lattice stay for Peter’s exquisite a scheduled pickup or delivery. $$ Door, Peter transports people to ner menu with so many tempting tart with creme anglaise for dessert. Mediterranean fare. For those liv- 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., another place in time at Harlowe. dishes. They are also providing Beautiful micro-flowers on top ing close by, delivery service is new (323)876-5839.

Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles WeHo and Classical Theatre Lab present ‘The Drag,’ by Mae West and Circle in the Square in New York. Mozelle can be seen in The city of West Hollywood’s socialite, Rolly Kingsbury, who writer, comedian and actor, Mantle “Trade,” 2019 feature film based Arts Division and the Classical comes “from one of the finest fam- guest-starred on “RuPaul’s Drag on true story of a Los Angeles Theatre Lab, a nonprofit organiza- ilies” and is trapped in a loveless Race” and has many other TV transgender prostitute. tion devoted to exploring theater, marriage. Kingsbury’s father is a credits. An accomplished writer The performances are free, but literature and performance, present homophobic judge and his father- and performer, Mason wrote and donations are accepted. To reserve online costumed readings of “The in-law is a therapist who special- starred in “Lavender Men” at the tickets, visitclassicaltheatrelab.org. Drag,” by Mae West, on Saturday, izes in gay conversion. “The Drag” Sept. 26, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, enthralled audiences in theaters just Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. outside of New York City, where it “The Drag,” subtitled “A opened in 1927. The play’s por- Homosexual Comedy in Three trayal of homosexuality and drag Acts,” was written by West under queens led to authorities shutting the pseudonym Jane Mast before down performances after two she became a blockbuster weeks. Show Your Patriotism! Hollywood star in the 1930s. It is This Classical Theatre Lab read- about the cost of living with a ing will feature guest artists Kelly Election is Nov. 3! photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons secret life. Mantle, Roger Q. Mason and T. Mae West The play’s hero is a closeted gay Ashanti Mozelle. A singer, song- We have DAYSDAYS OFOF AWEAWE bunting, 5781 2020 flags, This year, let us into your homes to begin the Jewish Year paper goods by lifting our hearts in a virtual Community. & political Services live-streamed through Zoom, Facebook and You Tube. party favors Erev Rosh Hashanah • party decorations Friday, September 18, 8:00 PM • balloons Rosh Hashanah-Days 1& 2 • banners Saturday, September 19 & • pinatas Sunday, September 20, 10:00AM • plates, cups, Kol Nidre Sunday, September 27, 7:00 PM utensils Yom Kippur Day, Monday, September 28, 10:00AM For details and registration, go to https://htbel.eventbrite.com Hollywood Temple Beth El 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd, 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) 323-656-3150 West Hollywood (323)467-7124 www.htbel.org facebook.com/htbel Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 September 17, 2020

NHM’s ‘Dino Fest at Home’ provides behind the scenes look The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County presents “Dino Fest at Home” running from Tuesday, Sept. 22, through Friday, Sept. 25. For over a century, people have studied and been inspired by the dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Dinosaur fossils are just some of more than 12 million spec- imens that comprise NHM’s pale- ontology collection, which is the film still, “My Neighbor Totoro” (1988), Hayao Miyazaki, © 1988 Studio Ghibli largest on the West Coast. The Hayao Miyazaki exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Celebrate the museum’s history will begin with visitors following 4-year-old Mei from “My Neighbor of exploration and the collection by Totoro” into the Tree Tunnel gallery. joining the online festival celebrat- ing dinosaurs, their prehistoric past and the science that brings their world back to life. Meet world- photo courtesy of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County Academy Museum unveils plan renowned paleontologists from the The “Dino Fest at Home” programming offers a behind-the-scenes museum’s Dinosaur Institute and look at the many processes involved in preserving dinosaur fossils. for Miyazaki exhibition other experts, dig into hands-on activities at home, explore the world’s only Tyrannosaurus rex nhm.org/dino-fest or nhm.org/dino- On Sept. 10, the Academy as a journey. To enter, visitors fol- museum’s Dinosaur Hall with the growth series. For information, visit fest-esp. Museum of Motion Pictures low 4-year-old Mei, a character announced details of Hayao from “My Neighbor Totoro,” into Miyazaki, its inaugural temporary the Tree Tunnel gallery, a transi- Academy establishes representation and inclusion standards exhibition. The exhibition is curat- tional space that leads into ed by Academy Museum Miyazaki’s enchanted worlds. The Academy of Motion Picture The first standard includes on- opportunities, as well as skill devel- Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel Emerging from the Tree Tunnel, Arts and Sciences announced new screen representation, themes and opment opportunities, at a film’s and Assistant Curator J. Raúl visitors will find themselves in the representation and inclusion stan- narratives, where lead or supporting distribution or financing company. Guzmán and organized in collabo- Creating Characters gallery, which dards for Oscars eligibility in the actors, the general ensemble cast or A portion of these opportunities ration with Japan’s renowned features a multi-screen installation Best Picture category as part of its the main storyline or subject matter must be given to people of under- Studio Ghibli, which Miyazaki co- of short clips of Miyazaki’s main Academy Aperture 2025 initiative. include people of underrepresented represented racial or ethnic groups, founded in 1985. On view in the protagonists. In the following The initiative is part of ongoing racial or ethnic groups, women, women, people with cognitive or museum’s Marilyn and Jeffrey Making Of gallery, visitors will efforts to advance inclusion in the people with cognitive or physical physical disabilities, or members of Katzenberg Gallery and unveiled learn more about Miyazaki’s long- industry and increase representation disabilities, or members of the the LGBTQ community. for the first time when the museum term collaboration with the late Isao within its membership and the LGBTQ community. The fourth standard relates to rep- opens to the public on April 30, Takahata, with whom he founded greater film community. The second standard involves resentation in marketing, publicity 2021, Hayao Miyazaki marks the Studio Ghibli. From there, visitors For the 94th Oscars in 2022 and creative leadership and department and distribution. The studio or film first North American museum ret- move into the Creating Worlds the 95th Oscars in 2023, submitting heads – such as directors, cine- company must have multiple in- rospective dedicated to the gallery, a space that evokes a confidential Academy Inclusion matographers and writers – or the house senior executives who are peo- acclaimed artist and his work. Miyazaki’s fantastical worlds. Standards form will be required for crew as a whole, which must ple of underrepresented racial or eth- With more than 300 objects, the Next, the Transformations Best Picture consideration; howev- include people of underrepresented nic groups, women, people with cog- exhibition will explore each of gallery affords visitors the opportu- er, meeting inclusion thresholds will racial or ethnic groups, women, nitive or physical disabilities, or Miyazaki’s animated feature films, nity to explore the astonishing not be required for eligibility in the people with cognitive or physical members of the LGBTQ community. including 1998’s “My Neighbor metamorphoses often experienced Best Picture category until the 96th disabilities, or members of the All categories other than Best Totoro” and the Academy Award- by both characters and settings in Oscars in 2024. Starting that year, a LGBTQ community. Picture will be held to their current winning “Spirited Away” from Miyazaki’s films. Visitors then film must meet two out of the four The third criterion involves paid eligibility requirements. 2001. Visitors will travel through enter the exhibition’s final gallery standards to be deemed eligible. apprenticeships and internship For information, visit oscars.org. the filmmaker’s six-decade career Magical Forest through its Mother through a dynamic presentation that Tree installation. Visitors exit includes large-scale projections of through another transitional corri- film clips and immersive environ- dor, which guides them from the ments. imaginative worlds of Miyazaki “We could not be more excited to back into the museum. launch our new institution with the The exhibition will also be com- most comprehensive presentation plemented with film screenings in of Hayao Miyazaki’s work to date,” both English and Japanese in the Academy Museum Director Bill museum’s state-of-the-art theaters, Kramer said. “Honoring the master- public programs and unique mer- ful career of this international artist chandise created with Studio is a fitting way to open our doors, Ghibli, available exclusively at the signifying the global scope of the museum store. Academy Museum.” The Academy Museum is located Thematically organized in seven at 6067 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- sections, the exhibition is designed tion, visit academymuseum.org. American Youth Symphony hosts one-on-one concerts

After months of patrons experiencing music and art at home, the American Youth Symphony and ESMoA, an art laboratory in El Segundo, have partnered to bring back a live music experience with intimate concerts on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. The concerts will be held on the rooftop of ESMoA in downtown El Segundo, and viewers can watch a recorded version later online. One musi- cian will perform for one audience member. There will be a succession of four 15-minute performances, played by AYS Principal cellist Alex Mansour and AYS violinist Ani Sinanyan. The project is inspired by Marina Abramovic’s 2010 performance of “The Artist is Present” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Stuttgart State Opera and SWR Symphony Orchestra’s one-on-one performances at the Stuttgart Airport in May. AYS and ESMoA are com- mitted to reimagining concert experiences during the pandemic to foster connection during isolation. “The core of AYS’ mission is to nurture the talents of our young musi- cians and a commitment to making the orchestral experience available to all,” AYS Executive Director Tara Aesquivel said. “We are grateful for this partnership with ESMoA, which will allow us to continue sharing the heal- ing experience of live music.” The event is by invitation only, although each performance will be recorded and compiled into a short film to be released at a future date. For information, visit aysymphony.org/1on1. 20 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Are you up to the Dodgers Foundation reading challenge? The Los Angeles Dodgers and and their families has been an Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation important part of our COVID relief announced the extension of the efforts, and it's imperative that we Dodgers Reading Champions continue to provide resources like Challenge, part of their joint litera- today’s literacy workshop to make cy initiative, LA Reads, to offer sure that all students – regardless of continued support for distance background - continue to thrive.” learning during the ongoing LADF also awarded $25,000 to COVID-19 pandemic. the Library Foundation of Los Teachers, students and families Angeles aimed at impacting a total can continue to sign up at of 75,000 people, including 55,000 dodgers.com/lareads through the children and teens, through ongoing photo courtesy of BHUSD photo courtesy of BHUSD photo courtesy of BHUSD end of October to track daily read- virtual literacy programming, Parsa A. Farnad Bradley K. Moon Nicholas M. Walker ing. Over 8,000 youth have com- including a Winter Reading bined to log over one million min- Challenge and Grab-and-Go Lunch utes read through the Dodgers & Programming, which delivers BHUSD students named National Merit Semifinalists Reading Champions Challenge this lunch and at-home activities for The Beverly Hills Unified their pursuit towards higher educa- ist’s academic record, participation year. families with school-aged children. School District announced that tion, especially during times where in school and community activities, As part of their continued com- “Through our COVID-19 grantee Beverly Hills High School students learning has had to be adapted,” demonstrated leadership abilities, mitment to support distance learn- needs assessment, we learned that Parsa A. Farnad, Bradley K. Moon said Casey Rowley, college coun- employment, and honors and ing, the Dodgers and LADF part- youth may not have the tools to and Nicholas M. Walker were selor at Beverly Hills High School. awards received. A semifinalist nered with Pathways LA to host an engage with distance learning as the named National Merit “As our students show resiliency must have an outstanding academic LA Reads Together virtual literacy pandemic further magnifies income Semifinalists. in academic achievement, it is record throughout high school, be workshop today for 3rd-5th grade inequality,” said Nichol Whiteman, They were honored with approx- exciting to honor them for their endorsed and recommended by a students that are children of essen- CEO of LADF. “With the help of imately 16,000 other semifinalists efforts. Beyond academic recogni- high school official, and write an tial workers. Pathways LA strength- nonprofit partners, LA Reads pro- in the 66th annual National Merit tion, these are students devoting essay. ens low-income and vulnerable vides vital resources in communi- Scholarship Program. time and energy outside the class- Over 90% of semifinalists are working families, promotes high- ties that need support the most – “These academically talented room, and we commend them on expected to attain finalist standing quality early care and education ser- paving the way for young people to high school seniors have an oppor- their accomplishments. We look when the results are announced in vices for children of all abilities, excel in school and beyond.” tunity to continue in the competi- forward to seeing their next steps February, and more than half of the develops knowledgeable early-care LA Reads was created in 2017 to tion for some 7,600 National Merit as these students apply to colleges finalists will win a National Merit providers and promotes economi- help address the literacy crisis in Scholarships worth more than $30 throughout the fall and begin a new Scholarship, earning the Merit cally resilient communities. Los Angeles by getting children million that will be offered next chapter towards their higher educa- Scholar title when the winners are “LA Reads was created to be a excited about reading. The program spring,” the National Merit tion goals.” announced between April and July. resource for all Angelenos, and involves Dodger players, coaches, Scholarship Corporation said in a To become a finalist, the semifi- Farnad, Moon and Walker will we’re proud to have helped inspire executives and alumni reading to statement. nalist and a high school official be honored at an upcoming thousands of students to reach one children and rewards students, in “We congratulate the students must submit a detailed scholarship BHUSD Board of Education meet- million minutes read, especially grades 1st through 8th, who partici- recognized for their academic application, in which they provide ing. with the challenges of distance pate in the Dodgers Reading achievement and excellence in information about the semifinal- For information, visit bhusd.org. learning,” said Naomi Rodriguez, Champions challenge and read Dodger vice president of external more than 30 minutes per day. affairs and community relations. For information, visit “Supporting our essential workers dodgers.com/ladf. Melvoin, local leaders host virtual town hall on schools Los Angeles Unified School share resources, and answer ques- regional groupings of schools that District Board of Education tions. U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, State each have their own office with Member Nick Melvoin hosted a vir- Sen. Ben Allen, California local district staff to make it easier tual town hall for Hollywood Assemblyman Richard Bloom and and more efficient for students and schools on Sept. 14. The event Los Angeles City Councilman families to obtain support. brought together members of school David Ryu provided opening For information and to view the communities, elected officials, local remarks and showed support for presentation, visit Melvoin’s leaders and Dr. Travis Brandy, the local schools. Facebook account at LAUSD’s new Community of LAUSD’s new Community of facebook.com/watch/?v=17735137 Schools Administrator for Schools model, which was imple- 32798617&extid=9U2PFAgIJXX Hollywood, to provide updates and mented district-wide in July, are WH6Ka.

photo by Jamie Pham Visitors can once again enjoy the sights and sounds of the animals at the Los Angeles Zoo following closure due to unhealthful air quality. L.A. Zoo to reopen on Saturday, Sept. 19 The Los Angeles Zoo will reopen to the public on Saturday, Sept. 19, after closing its gates on Sept. 13 due to the unhealthy air quality caused by the local Bobcat and El Dorado wildfires. The zoo continues to monitor air quality advisories issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and adhere to air quality safety guidance. Any guest who purchased tickets for dates the zoo was closed may reschedule their tickets for a different date and time by emailing lazoo.tick- [email protected]. Members with reservations for dates the zoo was closed may request a new reservation date at lazoo.org/exchange. Animal-care staff will continue to monitor the animals who reside in out- door habitats. Based on past fire events in the Los Angeles area, the zoo does not anticipate any air-quality issues to affect the animals. However, in the event the air quality begins to affect the animals, the animal care and veterinary health staff are prepared to respond as necessary. The L.A. Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive. For information, visit lazoo.org.

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photo courtesy of Holocaust Museum LA Holocaust Museum LA was founded by Holocaust survivors in 1961. Holocaust Museum LA receives CARES grant On Sept. 15, Holocaust our community’s short- and set the costs of supplies and Museum LA CEO Beth Kean long-term challenges,” Kean improvements necessary for us announced in an open letter that said. “From providing essential to reopen safely, including an the museum is “one of several resources for those most in upgraded ventilation system; recipients of a generous need to increasing cash assis- disposable masks for staff, vol- photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart CARES grant from the Jewish tance funds to keeping our unteers and visitors; hand-sani- Students can join Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School for Federation of Greater Los community connected, the tizing stations; plexiglass barri- a sneak peek at online classes and learn more about life as an Angeles.” Jewish Federation is playing an ers; and increased cleaning and Immaculate Heart Panda. The CARES Fund, which essential role in the rebuilding sanitizing services,” Kean said. stands for Careful Agency of our beloved Jewish L.A.” “We are very grateful to the Reopening and Educational The federation has supported Jewish Federation of Los Immaculate Heart offers online Safety Fund, is “a $1,000,000 more than 50 Jewish organiza- Angeles for everything it does program to help organizations tions using CARES funding, for the Jewish community and serving youth manage the costs Kean said, and Holocaust for this generous support of our introduction to school experience of reopening operations in Museum LA will use its fund- efforts to reopen safely,” Kean Prospective students can join Shadow Visits is now open on the compliance with COVID-19 ing to implement “physical added. Immaculate Heart for a sneak peek IH website. Shadow Visits start regulatory requirements,” Kean improvements and developing Holocaust Museum LA is of its online classes as registration Sept. 22 and will continue on desig- said. protocols that will allow us to located at 100 The Grove is now open for a variety of virtual nated dates through February. Via “Since the onset of COVID- reopen safely when permitted Drive. programs including student shadow Google Meet, eighth grade shadow 19, the federation is steadfast in by public health authorities.” For information, visit holo- visits, information meets, panel pre- students will be introduced to Kelli its commitment to addressing “These funds will help to off- caustmuseumla.org. sentations and a virtual campus O’Brian, IHHS associate director of tour. admissions, and will join a live This year, both Immaculate Heart class with high school students and High School and Immaculate Heart faculty. Afterward, shadow students Middle School have moved tradi- will view recordings of select class- tional admissions events online to es of interest so they can experience ensure health safety. However, Immaculate Heart’s classroom prospective students can still expe- environment. Space is limited and rience campus life through virtual reservations are required. classroom visits. Those interested The IHHS admissions teams will can also sign up for virtual informa- also host “Hangout with IH” virtual tion sessions for more about the information sessions at 6 p.m. on Immaculate Heart experience. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22. Those interested can visit During the hangouts, students and immaculateheart.org/campusmap their parents can learn more about for a convenient online campus IHHS academics and extracurricu- tour. Students and their families can lar activities. explore the Immaculate Heart cam- For students interested in particu- pus, including its garden setting, lar subjects or offerings, there will school facilities and classrooms. be special panel presentations from Clicking on designated map loca- 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays starting tions will reveal galleries of photos Sept. 24. On designated dates, the and snapshots of student life. panels will feature different topics Immaculate Heart Middle School along with representatives from the has opened registration for online school’s athletic and arts depart- Shadow Visits from Oct. 1 through ments, school counselors, current November. Incoming sixth-, sev- students and others. enth- and eighth-grade students As a special treat for current sev- who are interested in entering enth and eighth graders, Immaculate Heart Middle School Immaculate Heart High School will during the next school year can host its annual Academic Playday schedule one-hour virtual visits. as a virtual half-day event on Each “shadow” student will be vir- Saturday, Nov. 14. It will feature tually accompanied by a student fun workshops that let participants council member and join three get better acquainted with faculty classes and meet teachers, and later members and our campus. Visit participate in a Q&A session with immaculateheart.org/shadowihhs administrators. Space is limited and for information and to register for reservations are required. Virtual Shadow Visits, “Hangout “Middle School Meets” will take with IH” information sessions, the place every other Friday morning at special topic presentations and 10 a.m. starting on Sept. 25. The Academic Playday. online sessions via Google Meet Immaculate Heart will also host will give prospective students and an open house on Saturday, Dec. 5, their parents the opportunity to for Immaculate Heart Middle learn about the IHMS academic School, and Sunday, Dec. 6, for program and extracurricular offer- Immaculate Heart High School. ings from administrators. Visit Details about the open houses will immaculateheart.org/shadowihms be released soon. for information, and to register for Immaculate Heart High School both Shadow Visits and “Middle and Middle School is located at School Meets.” 5515 Franklin Ave. For informa- Registration for Immaculate tion, call (323)461-3651, or visit Heart High School’s Virtual immaculateheart.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 September 17, 2020

pect robbed a victim near the cor- assaulted a victim in the 4300 Sept. 9 ner of Sunset and Vine. block of Wilshire. P OLICE BLOTTER At 1:05 a.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 5 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- robbed a victim near the corner of cle parked in the 7000 block of Plymouth and 10th. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 6:40 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 1400 A suspect assaulted a victim in the The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the block of Alexandria. At 9:47 a.m., an unknown suspect 1600 block of Vine at 11:20 a.m. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between committed a petty theft near the Sept. 4 and Sept. 13. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect assaulted a corner of Wilton and Carlton. At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los victim near the corner of Sunset pect burglarized a vehicle parked Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles and Saint Andrews at 8:20 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- in the 1400 block of N. Detroit. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and tim in the 6400 block of Selma at the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 9:25 a.m., an unknown suspect 11 a.m. An attempted robbery was report- burglarized a vehicle parked in the ed in the 6700 block of Santa At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 8400 1700 block of N. Highland. Monica at 2:40 p.m. Beverly Hills Police pect burglarized a vehicle parked block of Melrose. in the 5600 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Department tim near the corner of Highland committed a petty theft in the 1000 Sept. 8 and De Longpre at 1:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Fuller.

Sept. 6 vehicle parked in the 8300 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect W. Melrose at 3:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a A suspect was arrested on suspi- victim near the corner of Santa committed a burglary in the 1700 petty theft in the 7400 block of cion of driving under the influence Monica and San Vicente at 6:48 block of N. Fuller. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 3:50 p.m. of alcohol or drugs in the 8400 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 5400 block of Wilshire at 2:11 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Santa Monica. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:35 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 500 block of committed a petty theft in the 100 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a bicycle in the 8400 block of N. Gramercy at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Almont. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Fountain. petty theft in the 5200 block of 200 block of Rexford. At 4:50 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 6:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a robbed a victim near the corner of petty theft in the 6200 block of W. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- vehicle parked in the 7900 block of Lexington and Vine. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Third at 6:45 p.m. tim in the 200 block of El Camino Santa Monica at 11:45 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 6600 at 6:34 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of W. Olympic. Sept. 10 Sept. 9 cle parked near the corner of

Sept. 7 Selma and Schrader at 9:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 500 block of S. vehicle parked in the 100 block of At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 900 block of N. La At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Burnside at 7 p.m. N. Western at 1:15 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Cienega at 6:35 a.m. robbed a victim near the corner of 9600 block of Charleville. Third and Laurel. At 9:18 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 5400 block committed a petty theft in the 400 An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a grand theft in the 900 Sept. 6 of Wilshire. block of N. Norton. victim in the 400 block of Rexford block of Hammond.

at 3:50 p.m. At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a pect robbed a victim in the 6300 petty theft in the 1700 block of petty theft in the 400 block of S. La burglary in the 900 block of N. Sept. 9 block of Hollywood. Orchid at 9:30 p.m. Brea at 2:30 p.m. Curson at 1:40 p.m.

At midnight, an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 300 ing a domestic violence incident in pect assaulted a victim near the stole a vehicle parked in the 7200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of La Peer. the 6600 block of Sunset at 2:30 corner of Third and La Cienega. block of Fountain. 8400 block of Holloway. a.m.

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 100 block of At 3:15 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 100 block of cle parked in the 1700 block of N. petty theft in the 7100 block of Robertson at 6:27 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 7800 N. Orlando at 11 p.m. Sycamore at 3 p.m. Santa Monica at 4:26 p.m. block of Sunset.

At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 8 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the Sept. 10 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 6300 9700 block of Wilshire. cle parked in the 500 block of N. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Third. At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Sycamore at 5:45 a.m. committed a burglary in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Flores. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 100 block of 8600 block of Sunset. At 8:55 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 6300 block of Robertson at 6:27 p.m. committed a burglary in the 8400 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Wilshire at 4 p.m. Sept. 11 block of W. Third. ing a domestic violence incident in Sept. 10 the 600 block of S. Burnside at 8 At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a a.m. committed a petty theft in the 7600 An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 700 victim near the corner of Beverly block of Melrose. vehicle parked in the 100 block of block of N. La Cienega. and Highland at 11:42 a.m. At 8:01 a.m., an unknown suspect Palm at 2:30 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 300 block An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At noon, an unknown suspect of Edinburgh. cle parked in the 1800 block of Ivar At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police committed a petty theft in the 6900 at 6 p.m.

burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Department At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of Hamel. tim in the 1800 block of N. La Brea robbed a victim near the corner of Sept. 4 An unknown suspect committed a at 3 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of S. Hollywood and Wilcox. Sept. 11 Mansfield at 3:25 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a

At midnight, an unknown suspect tim near the corner of De Longpre burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 600 block of N. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a theft in the 9700 and June at 3 a.m. 800 block of Wilcox. Kilkea at 7:40 p.m. block of Olympic. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10:44 a.m., an unknown sus- 1800 block of N. Cherokee. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8:06 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the cle parked in the 4900 block of committed a burglary in the 100 grand theft near the corner of 6100 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Rosewood at 4 p.m. block of N. La Jolla. Charleville and Beverly at 3 p.m. cle parked in the 500 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a Rossmore at 4:10 p.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3:45 p.m., a vandalism incident petty theft in the 400 block of S. committed a petty theft in the 1900 vehicle parked in the 800 block of was reported in the 300 block of Western at 3:15 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Whitley. N. Spaulding at 11 p.m. Rodeo. committed a petty theft in the 1900 At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Tamarind. An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 11 An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 1200 block burglary in the 8100 block of W. burglary in the 9200 block of of S. La Cienega. An unknown suspect committed a Third at 6:50 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1600 block of N. Burton Way at 7:28 p.m. grand theft in the 7200 block of La Brea at 8:15 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 3 a.m.

Sept. 12 vehicle parked in the 300 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect N. Kilkea at 5 p.m. 600 block of N. Plymouth. At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the 100 block of S. Orlando. pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a 1500 block of N. Wilton. in the 100 block of Gale. committed a grand theft near the An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 600 block of corner of Hollywood and Argyle. N. Plymouth at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- grand theft in the 600 block of N. cle parked in the 2000 block of N. Sept. 13 An unknown suspect committed a Fairfax at 11 p.m. Highland at 7:10 a.m. At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 5900 block of At 1:38 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 300 Melrose at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 1300 block of N. Mansfield. stole a vehicle parked in the 6100 block of Rodeo. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. committed a petty theft in the 6500 committed a burglary in the 5300 An unknown suspect committed a West Hollywood block of Hollywood. block of San Vicente. burglary in the 7600 block of An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 9:57 p.m. petty theft in the 7400 block of Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a Sunset at 1 p.m. tim in the 5800 block of Santa burglary in the 1300 block of N. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Sept. 7 Monica at 9:40 p.m. McCadden at 3 a.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of Willoughby and committed a petty theft in the 100 At 5:05 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 4:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilcox. block of S. Citrus. 24 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Shofar sounds for High Holy Days

photo courtesy of GETTY Images/Rebecca Sapp This 2019 program featuring Billie Eilish is among those that will be uploaded to the Grammy Museum’s new online streaming service.

Grammy Museum debutes new online streaming service Collection:live this week Billie Eilish and Finneas are "Without the Grammy ductory three-day trial. Grammy set to appear on Collection:live, Museum, we wouldn’t have got- Museum members receive 50% the Grammy Museum's official ten to experience or learn about off the annual subscription price online streaming service featur- so many important artists before and new programming will be ing newly produced artist inter- us. Their programs provide a released each week. Proceeds views, performances and unique access, insight and educa- benefit the museum's music edu- livestreams, as well as special tion that we consider hugely cation initiatives and help keep releases from the museum’s instrumental in our own careers the museum's mission alive archive. Collection:live is poised and musical development. We while the physical location to launch with a special recently are proud to be part of this remains closed due to COVID- taped interview with Eilish and series," Finneas said. 19. Rabbi Naftoli Estulin, of Chabad Russian Synagogue in West Finneas, conducted by Grammy Prior to COVID-19, the “Collection:live represents Hollywood, blew a shofar signaling the start of Rosh Hashanah in this Museum Moderator Scott Museum's popular public pro- another phase of the Grammy photograph in the Sept. 12, 1996, issue of the Park Labrea News and Goldman, on Sept. 17. grams were recorded over the Museum’s continued success Beverly Press. The blowing of a shofar, or ram’s horn, is a tradition at Film score composer and last decade from the museum's with delivering music and muse- the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, which start with Rosh record producer Hans Zimmer Clive Davis Theater in Los um-related content in a new and Hashanah, a celebration of the Jewish New Year, and conclude with will join their program to discuss Angeles. Since March 2020, the accessible way for our members, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This year, Rosh Hashanah starts the making of their original song museum has continued its series students, and music lovers,” at sunset on Sept. 18, and Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Sept. 27. “No Time To Die” written for the via digital conferencing and has Grammy Museum President new forthcoming MGM/Eon since surpassed the 1,000 pro- Michael Sticka said. “Creating a Productions James Bond motion gram mark. Collection:live is an streaming option for our pro- picture. The museum will also artfully curated collection of gramming was always a part of release Eilish and Finneas' 2019 many of these never-before- our strategic approach, but interview and performance from released programs, available COVID-19 brought it to the fore- the archives. soon on all streaming devices, front. We look forward to contin- "It’s an honor to be part of this including computer, tablet, uing to grow this platform, even new series and to support the mobile phone, or TV for after we reopen our doors to the Grammy Museum, a place that $2.99/month or $29.99 a year. physical Museum.” had such a huge impact on us New users can explore For information, visit growing up," Billie Eilish said. Collection:live with a free, intro- watch.grammymuseum.org.

image courtesy of IAMA Theatre Company IAMA’s new season begins Oct. 22. IAMA Theatre Company is virtual IAMA Theatre Company world. By supporting a season of announced its 2020-21 virtual sea- virtual solo performance work- son with four new, solo works-in- shop productions, we are pro- progress and a new works claiming that the road to change playreading series, beginning Oct. and transformation deserves a 22 and running through June 10. spotlight.” Although presented digitally, the IAMA’s virtual season will season will be managed the way it open on Thursday, Oct. 22 with would if the productions were pre- the company’s annual New Works sented live on-stage, with each Festival. Six new plays will be production available to stream on presented over the course of four demand for a full multi-week run days through Oct. 25, each with a and reservations required for a curated, post-reading Q&A. All specific date and time. readings will be free and open to Each of the four solo works-in- the public. progress explores topics such as Then, for six weeks, running isolation, identity, race and con- Dec. 11 through Jan 17, 2021, nection. According to IAMA co- IAMA will present “Making artistic directors Stefanie Black Friends,” a “gay-tastic” look at and Katie Lowes, the phrase “con- anger through the eyes of a quick- nection in an isolating age,” writ- witted rageaholic. Feb. 19, 2021 ten by Jonathan Larson in 1993, brings two new solo works pre- seems strangely prophetic now, in sented through March 28. Finally, 2020. opening on April 30, 2021 and “We are all ‘works in progress’ running through June 6, 2021, in this moment, as we face uncer- “The Latrell Show,” rounds out tainty about our future in all the season. aspects of life,” Black and Lowes Tickets start at $15, except for explained in a joint statement. “At the company’s annual, four-day IAMA, we look toward the future New Works Festival, which will by elevating voices that need to be be free. For information visit heard to promote change in our www.iamatheatre.com. 26 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

photo courtesy of Cantor Estherleon Schwartz Cantor Estherleon Schwartz Cantor Estherleon Schwartz offers virtual High Holy Days observances photo courtesy of CHLA Join Cantor Estherleon Schwartz and friends. I want to bring people for virtual High Holy Days obser- together for celebration and reflec- CHLA receives $20 million pledge for Panda Cares vances, which will be shown this tion during this important time.” year via YouTube. Schwartz’s services will begin Because people cannot gather with Rosh Hashanah Erev on Center of Hope together in-person in temples to cel- Friday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m., fol- ebrate Rosh Hashanah or observe lowed by Rosh Hashanah services Children’s Hospital Los of Hope to life at Children’s program, palliative care, grief and Yom Kippur because of the pan- on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. Angeles has announced that Hospital Los Angeles and are bereavement support, and social demic, Schwartz has filmed her ser- Yom Kippur Erev services will be Panda Express, through its phil- humbled to be able to be part of services. vices and invites the community to held on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 anthropic foundation Panda the healing journey for the fami- “Panda Cares’ mission to serve take part virtually. p.m., followed by Yom Kippur ser- Cares, has pledged $20 million to lies and kids,” added Peggy the patient and the family aligns “Your home is your temple where vices on Monday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 establish the Panda Cares Center Cherng, co-founder and co-CEO perfectly with CHLA’s approach God dwells and angels come and a.m. of Hope, which will support hos- of Panda Restaurant Group. to compassionate family-centered bless you,” Schwartz said. “I have Schwarz has invited the public to pital programs and services that “Children are our future. We hope care,” CHLA Senior Vice turned my home into a temple and submit names of loved ones via provide compassionate and heal- that through our partnership with President and Chief Development everyone can follow in a purposeful email they would like to have read ing care for patients and their CHLA and other Children’s Officer Alexandra Carter said. way. We are all stuck at home doing aloud during services. For informa- families. Miracle Network hospitals, and “Their tireless dedication to the the right thing, which gives us so tion, call (323)653-7420, email “Panda Express is one of our this curriculum designed to give health and well-being of children much time to reflect on ourselves [email protected], or largest and most benevolent cor- children the strength to thrive, we complements the world-class and think about our lives, family visit estherleon.com. porate partners, and we are so will bring smiles and hope to medical care we provide to our grateful for their ongoing support communities nationwide.” pediatric patients.” and devotion to help us fulfill our The Panda Cares Center of Since 2003, Panda Restaurant mission to create hope and build Hope is a nationwide initiative Group has raised more than $17 healthier futures for children,” launched this year in partnership million for CHLA. For five con- CHLA President and CEO Paul S. with the Children’s Miracle secutive years, the company has WeHo honored for innovative Viviano said. “These are chal- Network. It focuses on four key been the top fundraiser for lenging times for many of the pillars of pediatric health pro- CHLA’s annual Make March sustainability programs patient families we serve, and grams and services – physical, Matter campaign. thanks to this significant commit- emotional, mental and spiritual. Panda Cares is funded through The city of West Hollywood the Los Angeles Chapter of the ment, we will be able to continue Some of the many programs and the in-store donation box program has been honored with three sus- American Planning Association. to provide programs and services services CHLA provides to and associates at Panda Express, tainability awards recognizing The award is given to innova- that are more vital now than patients and their families that Panda In and Hibachi-San, as milestones achieved with its local tive plans, programs, tools or ever.” will be supported by the Center of well as PRG partners and sustainability program. related efforts that demonstrate “We are proud to bring the Hope include music and art thera- founders. For information, visit The city received a Leadership advancement in addressing the vision of the Panda Cares Center py, the Literally Healing reading pandacares.org and chla.org. in Sustainability Award of consequences development and Excellence from the American everyday living have on the envi- Planning Association Sustainable ronment. West Hollywood was Communities Division. The recognized for its efforts to award honors individuals, gov- update its Green Building ernments, firms, organizations Program to keep pace with pro- and programs whose vision, lead- gressive national sustainable CORE offers COVID-19 testing to film, TV productions ership and commitment have building design standards and On Sept. 9, CORE – Community ductions to not only help fund government, CORE is calling for been fundamental to the evolu- promote environmental responsi- Organized Relief Effort, the emer- CORE’s programs that help vulner- increased testing capacity with tion of sustainability planning bility. gency relief nonprofit organization able and underserved communities, results returned in 48 hours, contact and have helped improve aware- “These awards recognize the co-founded by Sean Penn and Ann but also to fortify California’s econ- tracing established within 72 hours ness of sustainability. The city of city of West Hollywood for our Lee – announced it is offering pri- omy. Enabling production compa- of receiving a positive test result, West Hollywood was recognized deep commitment to sustainabili- vate, for-profit COVID-19 testing nies to safely resume projects with wraparound services for vulnerable for its commitment to sustainabil- ty and protecting our environ- services to film and television pro- testing will bring back thousands of communities, and fact-based and ity, environmental responsibility ment,” West Hollywood Mayor ductions. CORE uses the profits film and television jobs to Los science-backed public information. and climate action through effec- Lindsey Horvath said. from the private testing to help fund Angeles, and that’s a critical next For citizens, CORE is asking indi- tive policymaking, promotion of “As we witness increasingly free COVID-19 testing for at-risk step for restoring life in our city,” viduals to practice self-isolation, new techniques and technologies, urgent signs of climate change and low-income communities, with Penn said. wear masks, social distance, and collaboration among other disci- with worsening high tempera- 100% of the net profits supporting Due to the lack of government share accurate and science-backed plines and jurisdictions, and other tures and increasingly devastat- the organization’s community test- funding for COVID-19 testing and information. advances in practice. ing wildfires, our city’s strong ing programs. The organization is relief, CORE operations have been “We have expanded to private The Clean Cities: Alternative record of developing progressive launching this effort with testing mostly dependent on private dona- testing to help offset the amount of Fuels and Infrastructure Award of and forward-thinking environ- for Los Angeles-based productions, tions to fund free testing for vulner- funding necessary to continue Merit from the Southern mental policies is ever-more with plans to expand services to able communities. To date, CORE offering free testing and critical California Association of important,” she added. “I’m very other production hubs in the U.S. has administered more than 1.5 relief services for vulnerable com- Governments honors efforts to proud that West Hollywood is CORE is offering private testing million free tests. munities who have been signifi- promote low- and zero-emission leading the way with its shift to to productions first because they The private testing model will cantly – and disproportionately – transportation, clean fuel vehicles renewable energy. Responsibility are highly contained and close-knit also allow CORE to fund and impacted by the pandemic. We and associated infrastructure. for the environment is a core communities, and contact tracing expand its CORE 8 initiative, an could no longer wait for govern- West Hollywood was honored for value of our city and we will keep and isolation wraparound support integrated approach to COVID-19 ment agencies to respond by pro- its comprehensive efforts to consistently working to imple- are natural extensions. relief that combines testing with viding additional funding and sup- expand its local market for elec- ment policies that help to reduce This gives the organization an wraparound services and contact port. This is a small step towards tric vehicle adoption via the greenhouse gas emissions, save opportunity to develop best prac- tracing. securing funds to keep our nonprof- City’s EV Charge Up program. energy and promote sustainabili- tices that can be applied later at a The CORE 8 outlines four it operations afloat,” Lee said. The city also received an ty.” larger public scale. actions for the government and four For information, email produc- Innovation in Green Community For information, visit “We are eager to offer private actions for citizens to defend com- [email protected] or Planning Award of Merit from weho.org. testing to film and television pro- munities from COVID-19. For the visit coreresponse.org/covid19. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 September 17, 2020

Prostate Cancer Foundation to offer healthy living webinar One in nine men will be diag- photo courtesy of Netflix nosed with prostate cancer in his Andrew Bachelor as John, lifetime, but for African Bella Thorne as Allison and American men, the likelihood Robbie Amell as Max are increases by 76%, and they are adversaries to Cole (Judah twice as likely to die from the dis- Lewis) in the “The Babysitter: ease as white men. In conjunction Killer Queen.” with September being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and The West Angeles Church Brotherhood Organization will present the third annual “How Much Do You Know About Escape reality with ‘The Babysitter: Killer Queen’ Prostate Cancer?,” this year a vir- Isolation got you down? Can you freak, hallway antagonism and all. hands of more memorable direc- tual event on Sept. 19 to raise taste the air? Getting headaches At least childhood friend Melanie tors, “Killer Queen” might turn awareness about prostate cancer from every tweet vomited from that (Emily Alyn Lind, also reprising) more heads. among this high-risk population, guy’s tiny hands? Sure, 2020 might remains his north star, even if she But that shouldn’t undersell all Black men. image courtesy of Harry Lennix be the worst, but at least some only looks at him like a friend. the fun to be had here. Sure, the The virtual healthy living event Harry Lennix will speak on the escapes remain a few clicks away. Things turn for the worst when writing team – four credited – go is co-sponsored by PCF which importance of prostate screenings. “The Babysitter” sequel serves that Cole learns of a pending transfer to for many easy jokes, especially the has been funding research to end well, fully embracing a silly a psychiatric school, so he spirits final moment before the credits, understand and help improve the developing prostate cancer, PCF premise with more chutzpah on its away to a massive lake party with which can only be described as bad. disparity among Black men for recently launched its “Eat It to sophomore voyage. Mel and her meathead BF Jimmy But rarely does it resort to unwatch- more than 25 years. This year’s Beat It” healthy eating campaign, The “Babysitter” films are low- (Maximilian Acevedo) and equally able tedium, even if it’s stock in special celebrity guest will be a national effort to raise aware- key contributions, Netflix’s answer dopey BFF Diego (Juliocesar most ways. actor and PCF celebrity ambas- ness about prostate cancer and to B-horror comedies. Make no Chavez). With few exceptions, Netflix sador Harry Lennix (“The show that making healthy mistake, they owe much to the Their boathouse party goes to films tend to look the same, all Blacklist”) who will be speaking lifestyle choices can have a house Sam Raimi built with “Evil hell around the time Cole’s old foes dressed in fashions from the same about the importance of prostate meaningful impact. Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness.” arrive: Bee’s crew sans her. Give a warehouse. A lack of memorable cancer screening and knowing “How Much Do You Know Slapstick gags and winks to the past special welcome back to always- cinematography and editing infect the risks. About Prostate Cancer?” is free carry on through the likes of “The shirtless Max (Robbie Amell), tone most of its films, unless the stream- The first-ever, 90-minute virtu- and open to the general public, Cabin in the Woods” (that phrase deaf John (Andrew Bachelor), ing powers that be decide to drop al webinar will discuss dispari- both men and women. even pops up here) and “Tucker creepy Sonya (Hana Mae Lee) and some extra Benjamins into the pro- ties, risk factors, early detection, Registration is mandatory, and a and Dale vs. Evil.” But “The vain ex-cheerleader Allison (Bella duction and postproduction budget the latest research and treatment weblink to attend will be provid- Babysitter: Killer Queen,” a subti- Thorne). But rather than merely come awards season. options, survival, and lifestyle ed to registrants who will receive tle without much teeth in the game, rehash the old hits, each of the orig- These are the same small-screen choices such as healthy eating. complimentary health and well- goes retro along the way, proving a inals enjoy clever flashbacks, styl- movie choices that drive Hallmark Correlating a healthy diet to ness guides. For more informa- predecessor need not bind what ized in various ways. They’re all and Lifetime films. Streamers, like potentially reducing the risk of tion, visit pcf.org/westa. comes next. just as dumb, allowing Cole and cable networks, rely on familiar “The Babysitter” settled for newcomer Phoebe (Jenna Ortega) structural techniques and even straightforward horror-comedy, a plenty of ways to avoid capture and color palettes. Certainly, “Killer demonic ritual thrust upon newly explore their mysterious connec- Queen” treads this all-too familiar minted teen Cole (Judah Lewis tion. territory, but things occasionally reprising the role), who fends off In true sequel fashion, “Killer veer away from the pack. killer cool kids. His babysitter Bee Queen” cranks the campiness up to Those aesthetic abnormalities (Samara Weaving) might be his 11, texturing the next chapter with should be the beacon that leads to a first crush, but she’d rather sacrifice surrealist moments and even video brighter future for the streaming him to earn earthly treasures. game visuals that replace action titan. Here, they transform a stock Lucky for Cole, Bee and the gang scenes and other assorted moments. sequel into something a touch more are as clumsy as they are nefarious, It seems like director McG engaging for horror buffs desperate which works in his favor. (“Terminator Salvation,” “This to experience horrors on screen that Unlucky for Cole, life doesn’t Means War”) borrowed a few ideas distract from those infecting the air exactly pan out in high school. He from neighboring Netflix content, and the airwaves. could never prove the events of that “The Umbrella Academy.” “The Babysitter: Killer Queen” traumatic night actually happened, For McG, such choices mark a won’t quell the allure of a theater’s concerning his parent, and the next dramatic 180 compared to his oft premature opening, but for 91 min- batch of teen cliques dub him a generic cinematic aesthetic. In the utes, things won’t feel as dire.

6° symposium on racism in the art world is Sept. 19 Art + Practice and Craft image courtesy of Craft Contemporary co-present 6°, a sin- Contemporary The upcoming virtu- gle-day, virtual symposium bring- al symposium brings ing together six L.A. nonprofit art together six local organizations to address systemic nonprofit arts organi- racism in the art world. With the zations. current uprising against police bru- tality, systemic oppression and the elevation of the Black Lives Matter movement, arts organizations are also using this moment to discuss how racial inequality affects the internal dynamics of the art world. The free event is set to be livestreamed on an independent platform, 6degrees.la, on Sept. 19, cross-collaboration. Not only is it inequalities in the art world, from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website important to address racial equality discussing the barriers in the formal is currently live with more informa- collectively — as this work, by its arts education system to conducting tion, including extended descrip- very nature, cannot be done alone a brainstorming session on how to tions of each organization’s pro- — but it is also important to do so restructure the nonprofit model. gram and schedule. together with arts audiences, pub- The program will be presented “In holding these conversations licly.” relay-style with each institution publicly and transparently, 6° aims The six participating institutions addressing different topics, such as to build collective momentum and include Art + Practice, Craft making arts education more equi- support in creating collaborative Contemporary, ICALA, Materials table. As smaller organizations, and systemic change,” states a & Applications, NAVEL and the each institution has the ability to release sent out by Craft Underground Museum. Each insti- directly impact its own community, Contemporary. “Although these are tution will present a dynamic pro- as well as the larger landscape of difficult times and difficult discus- gram from their own viewpoint that the L.A. art world. sions, they also highlight the aims to address how to dismantle For information, visit urgency of community and active and identify systemic racial 6degrees.la. 28 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Susan G. Komen inaugural telethon kicks off Oct. 3 For the first time ever, during October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County will hold a telethon on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by AutoNation, “TAP is Caring” will be televised on Los Angeles station KCAL 9 and simulcast on CBSN Los Angeles (available on cbsla.com). The goal is to raise $500,000 to meet immediate needs for L.A. County patients through the organi- zation’s Treatment Assistance Program. The TAP provides finan- cial support for those going through image courtesy of the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra treatment to cover related expenses Hosted by the New Jersey Youth Symphony, the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra will be joined by the that often serve as a barrier to Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Hawaii Youth Symphony and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for receiving needed care, such as the U.S. Youth Orchestras eFestival on Sept. 20. childcare, eldercare, transportation for treatment, portions of rent or living expenses, food, oral pain Los Angeles Youth Orchestra performs in eFestival medication, durable medical equip- The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Russell Steinberg to director of the Chicago Youth ment, oral chemotherapy and more. Orchestra will take part in the invite music directors across the Symphony Orchestras; Joseph The fund provides modest financial U.S. Youth Orchestras eFestival country to share how their youth Stepec, music director of the support to individuals in active “We Never Stopped Making orchestras responded to the Hawaii Youth Symphony; and treatment for breast cancer with an Music” on Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. via global pandemic. Troy Peters, music director of income at or below 250% of the images courtesy of Susan G. Komen Zoom and YouTube Live hosted “In the midst of this global the Youth Orchestras of San federal poverty level. Last year, TAP served nearly Melissa Manchester (top) and by the New Jersey Youth crisis, we must do everything Antonio. Samantha Harris are among the Symphony, a program of the we can to keep music and cre- In addition, each youth 4,500 individuals nationally, including 462 in California. It is slate of talented individuals slated to Wharton Institute for the ative arts alive in the lives of orchestra will feature a student appear on the upcoming telethon. Performing Arts. Celebrating young people,” Cha-Pyo said. representative who will share estimated that a third of those in treatment for breast cancer in the American youth orchestras “On behalf of over 400 youth how continuing to make music award-winning KCBS/KCAL across the country during the orchestras in the U.S., we want throughout the pandemic has U.S., may qualify for this assis- tance. Yet at current funding levels, anchor, will host the event. Other global pandemic, the eFestival to take a moment to celebrate had a positive impact on their notables who are scheduled to is free and open to the public. and encourage our student musi- lives. The student musicians Komen can only reach 6% of those who are eligible. The demand for appear during the Telethon include: Following a constituency cians to keep making music and will also introduce a virtually Samantha Harris, an Emmy-win- meeting of the youth orchestra spread the message of hope in coordinated performance video, assistance regularly outpaces avail- able funds. Yet due to the economic ning TV host and Komen’s Los division at this year’s virtual their communities and beyond.” demonstrating the innovative Angeles’s 2017 Breast Cancer League of American Orchestras Those joining together to cel- ways their youth orchestras impact of the coronavirus, with ris- ing levels of unemployment, more Survivor of the Year; Melissa conference, New Jersey Youth ebrate the vitality of American have continued to connect, per- Manchester, a Grammy Award win- Symphony Artistic Director and youth orchestras and raise form, and amplify the creative people than ever are likely to need assistance. The public’s support ner and long-time Komen support- Principal Conductor Helen H. awareness of the importance of voices of young musicians dur- er; and Sandra Lee, a multi-Emmy Cha-Pyo partnered with performing arts education, espe- ing the COVID-19 outbreak. will directly assist many of these vulnerable families now when they and Gracie Award-winning activist Founder and Artistic Director of cially during social distancing, For more information, visit and philanthropist. the Los Angeles Youth include: Allen Tinkham, music NJYS.org. need help most. Pat Harvey, multiple Emmy Visit komenlacounty.org/tap.

images courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Visitors to the Butterfly Pavilion enjoy an array of beautiful butterflies.

Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion re-opens The Natural History Museum of native plants, and plenty of natural staff, and the community. New Los Angeles County announced light to help visitors enjoy seeing measures include limiting the that the Butterfly Pavilion and these creatures shimmer while capacity inside the pavilion, requir- Nature Gardens would reopen on walking around the exhibition. ing advance timed-ticket and park- Sept. 18 due to the severity of the The pavilion is currently sched- ing reservations, mandatory face smoke and ash from regional and uled to remain open until Sunday, coverings for staff and visitors age local fires, and the projected Oct. 4. 2 years and older, signage to unhealthy and hazardous air quality According to a release, the muse- enforce physical distancing and a in Los Angeles. um has worked to implement one-way path through the Nature NHM’s seasonal Butterfly COVID 19-related health and safe- Gardens to the Pavilion. Pavilion opened to members and ty protocols in accordance with The indoor portion of the muse- community partners on Aug. 28, L.A. County Public Health um remains closed in accordance with all advance tickets sold out. Department, the Centers for with California and Los Angeles This annual exhibition features Disease Control and California County public health orders. hundreds of butterflies, colorful State guidelines to protect visitors, For information, visit nhm.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 29 September 17, 2020

‘Romantics Anonymous’ to benefit The Wallis Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic and Plush Theatricals, in con- junction with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, announced the cast for Emma Rice’s critically image courtesy of the Music Center acclaimed musical “Romantics Anonymous.” The show will be performed live in the United Los Angeles Music Center Kingdom as part of a digital tour that will livestream in the U.S. on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. as a benefit for presents documentary about a collective of theaters across the country, including The Wallis in American icon John Lewis Beverly Hills. Angélique is a gifted chocolate Angelenos can join in a nation- Featuring both rare archival maker inhibited by social anxiety wide watch of the riveting new doc- footage and exclusive interviews and Jean-René is the boss of a umentary “John Lewis: Good with the late Congressman, the doc- failing chocolate factory. When Trouble,” which looks at the impact umentary explores Lewis’ child- Angélique takes a job in Jean- of Lewis’ life and work. In collabo- hood experiences, his inspiring image by Steve Tanner René’s struggling factory, a frag- A scene in the Wise Children production of “Romantics Anonymous.’ ration with over 60 of the nation’s family and his fateful meeting with ile love affair unfolds. Funny, arts and cultural institutions, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. tender and painfully awkward, Music Center is making it possible In addition to her interviews with Romantics Anonymous is a deli- duction, following the cancella- distancing measures. for Angelenos to rent the film Lewis and his family, Porter's pri- cious love story about breaking tion of the launch of its live U.S. “The last weeks have been directly from Magnolia Pictures marily cinéma verité film also the mold and finding the courage premiere at The Wallis earlier this filled with scrupulous planning and take part in a free, live virtual includes interviews with political to be happy. season due to the global pandem- and careful preparations to ensure conversation about John Lewis’s leaders, congressional colleagues "Emma Rice's gift for story- ic. Lyrics are by Christopher the safety of the cast and crew. remarkable legacy. and others who figured prominently telling and her groundbreaking, Dimond and music by Michael When we get onto that stage, “John Lewis is a larger-than-life in his life. uplifting and socially relevant Kooman, and the show played to under the lights, for a few short figure whose resolve and many sac- This rental of the documentary work has made a significant rave reviews at Shakespeare's hours, we will forget our fears rifices gave rise to a righteous includes two extra features: footage impact on contemporary theatre,” Globe and the Bristol Old Vic. and remember other essentials in movement. His resonating voice of an interview Lewis conducted The Wallis’ Artistic Director Paul The U.S. livestream is part of a life; imagination, celebration, forever rings loud as a reminder for with Oprah Winfrey shortly before Crewes described. “‘Romantics week of performances that sees story, community and song,” each of us to get into 'good trouble, his death earlier this year, as well as Anonymous,’ her latest produc- the show streamed live across the Rice said. necessary trouble' to make sure a one-hour panel discussion, tion, is truly a delicious love story U.K. and internationally from “Hand-in-virtual-hand with America becomes a more perfect recorded in July, between Porter with wonderful music and lyrics Sept. 22 to 26. The cast and crew our audience, we will feel the joy union,” said Rachel S. Moore, pres- and two of Lewis’s fellow original by Kooman and Dimond. It will have been in quarantine together and exhilaration of a collective ident and CEO of the Music Center. Freedom Riders, Dr. Bernard certainly leave you with a smile in the U.K. and will remain so experience, that sweet, delicious, “The Music Center is proud to join Lafayette and Dr. Rip Patton. The on your face." through the end of the run to much missed treat,” she added. our peers in the arts for this impor- film’s $12 rental fee includes a $5 This marks the digital U.S. pre- ensure their safety and enable For information, visit thewal- tant nationwide watch party to donation to t he Music Center and is miere of the award-winning pro- them to perform without socially lis.org. honor the legacy of this American available for streaming now legend.” through Sept. 30. Representative John Lewis of After screening the film, audi- Georgia—Freedom Rider and ences are invited on Monday, Sept. Congressman, Presidential Medal 21 at 4 p.m. on Zoom to join a free, of Freedom honoree and con- live, interactive online panel dis- science of the nation—served the cussion about Lewis’ history and cause of social justice for decades, impact on the social justice strug- both as an elected representative gles of today. Panelists include and as a groundbreaking activist Porter; Newark Mayor Ras J. whose fervent belief in getting into Baraka; Khalil Gibran Muhammad, “good trouble, necessary trouble” professor of history, race and public for the cause of racial equality policy at Harvard Kennedy School changed the United States. Directed and director of the Institutional by acclaimed filmmaker Dawn Antiracism and Accountability Porter, “John Lewis: Good Project; and Lonnie G. Bunch III, Trouble” chronicles the life and secretary of the Smithsonian career of the legendary civil rights Institution, who worked extensive- activist and Democratic ly with Lewis to establish the Representative from Georgia, and Smithsonian’s National Museum of celebrates his 60-plus years of African American History and social activism and legislative Culture. action on civil rights, voting rights, For more information, visit mus- gun control, health care reform and iccenter.org/tmc-offstage/john- immigration. lewis-good-trouble.

L.A. County parks offer classes Los Angeles County Parks this 19. week began its fall 2020 session, Virtual and in-person outdoor offering over 100 outdoor and vir- classes include: arts and culture tual classes. Registration remains classes like mixed media art; exer- open for a variety of classes to exer- cise classes like core fitness, high- cise your mind and body, learn intensity interval training, pilates, ways to stay healthy and enjoy a senior fitness, yoga and Zumba; new hobby. From Zumba and HIIT health and wellness classes for fitness to tutoring and music, there mindfulness, healthy cooking, kid's are an abundance of classes avail- wellness, and Tai Chi; martial arts able for all ages and levels. for all levels of Tae Kwon Do and Most classes are offered weekly Karate; performing arts, music and or twice a week and run for 10 dance classes for all ages to learn weeks. The in-person classes will various styles of dance, drumming, take place outdoors with COVID- violin, and music production - both 19 guidelines to help keep partici- virtual and outdoor options; special pants safe. Virtual classes provide interest classes such as tutoring, convenience from the comfort of dog obedience, knitting and cro- home. cheting, creative writing, STEAM Virtual class options are offered class, and legal clinic; and sports in most categories and in-person programs including tennis for all participants must follow L.A. ages and levels plus cheerleading. County Public Health guidelines to For information, visit reserva- help reduce the spread of COVID- tions.lacounty.gov. 30 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WHWRA forum features eight candidates From page 1

proposed routes that travel down more housing – a need in West as bathrooms for people experienc- Santa Monica Boulevard, as they Hollywood and elsewhere in ing homelessness to use at night. would negatively affect that street’s Greater Los Angeles – and other “Being homeless is 24 hours, not businesses during construction and desired attractions like a theater. a 9-to-5 situation … We need to would bring too many people from “It could become a major, extra- think humanely,” Shyne said. outside the city. Block’s boutique, ordinary project that realizes so Shyne also supports moving the Block Party WeHo, is located on many goals,” Duran said. homeless outreach center from the Santa Monica Boulevard. Cleary said he is also in support library. Block wants transit to come to of the project, though he noted that “We have too many conflicts and the city’s edges – like in the pro- two decades ago, when Santa too many young children there that posed route that goes up La Brea Monica Boulevard was renovated, play and neighbors,” Shyne said. Avenue – then have riders use the the extended construction period Duran echoed many of his fellow city’s transportation to get around, negatively impacted the business candidates in expressing sympathy which he said would help protect owners on the street. Cleary added for people experiencing homeless- photo courtesy of Cindy Chvatal-Keane small businesses and the communi- that construction would also affect ness, but said “it becomes problem- L.A. City Councilman David Ryu’s office will help pay for mainte- ty “from people pouring out onto nearby residents. atic when they become public nance on the Highland median. the street.” “What are we going to do in the threats to our community.” Duran Erickson said he “enthusiastical- meantime when this dream subway added that he’s against putting ly” supports the subway, including line is being built?” Cleary asked. homeless services, such as washing Highland Ave. median the westernmost route that would Cleary also wants to create a stations, in parks, as that is a shared travel the farthest on Santa Monica think tank to look for the next trans- space that the whole community Boulevard to “bring the most eco- formative transportation trends, should be able to use. irrigation in need of repair nomic boom to this local area.” such as e-scooters and ride-hailing “That is bad policy. It only “We need to make sure this city is services, that might change how attracts more problems into our From page 1 connected locally and regionally,” people travel in the next few years. public space and is doing nothing to didn’t get approval, but maybe ed. Chvatal-Keane said the tall Erickson said. The eight candidates also address the homelessness issue … there will be a way to work it out. grass didn’t allow sprinklers to Erickson added that accelerating addressed the ongoing homeless- There’s got to be a line to compas- We still think it’s an interesting work correctly, so the grass cur- the construction process will have ness crisis, with DeCastro asking sion,” Duran said. idea, and we haven’t given up.” rently appears dead in places many benefits for West Hollywood specifically about those people Cleary supported moving the Sans city approval for “God’s after being mowed. and will help fight climate change experiencing homelessness who homeless outreach center to another lawn mowers,” as Chvatal-Keane “Now they have to test the irri- by reducing car traffic, but commu- refuse services or assistance. location. called them, the homeowners gation system,” she added. nity support will be vital. Erickson expressed sympathy for “I agree that we should move it association decided to take tradi- “That’s the mission.” “We need to do all that we can to people experiencing homelessness out of the library, maybe having a tional steps to help clear the Mark Pampanin, a spokesman bring the Crenshaw Northern and said he would never support truck that goes around and offers median. With the consent of the for Ryu said the plan is to reim- Extension to West Hollywood. We criminalizing homelessness. He social services in different neigh- city and Councilman David Ryu, burse the homeowner’s associa- have to do it right,” Erickson said. suggested that, because West borhoods where the homeless are 4th District, Chvatal-Keane hired tion the $1,280 it paid for the Torres also supports the plan, but Hollywood contracts its services, it sleeping,” Cleary said. a crew to begin the work last crew from the council office’s echoed her fellow candidates in should work with countywide He also supported Shyne’s night- weekend. She said the city also discretionary funds. Plans are saying that the rail system needs to groups to address the needs of resi- time bathroom idea. sent a crew, and the two worked also in the works to get a contract be designed well and there needs to dents and the homeless. “I think trying to figure out a bet- together on different areas of the or other plan in place to ensure be public support for the plan. “[We need to make] sure people ter way to attack [homelessness] on median. Because the grass was so maintenance continues into the “I’m really excited to see this hap- experiencing homelessness in West a couple of different sides in a way high, mowers got jammed and future. pening, and breaking ground on this Hollywood, as well as Los Angeles that hasn’t been done before would crew members had to use weed Chvatal-Keane said maintain- amazing artery that we’ve been County and across the nation, know be the best way, because right now, whackers. Sections of the north- ing the median is just part of the missing for quite some time will that we’re going to help them, that what we’re doing is not enough,” ern and southern portions of the homeowners association’s duties. make us part of the rail system. we’re going to get them into wrap- Cleary said. median were completed, but the The organization also plants trees We’ve been wanting to do this for a around, supportive services, and Yusupov agreed that more funding crew will return this weekend to in the neighborhood and works while … We’d better do it right than we’re going to do all that we can to is needed for people experiencing finish the work between Third with the city to address issues make it wrong, where people won’t make sure people are better off once homeless due to both financial and Street and Beverly Boulevard. such as street and sidewalk be able to actually use it,” Torres we touch them,” Erickson said. mental-health reasons. He also sup- Chvatal-Keane said keeping repair. said. Torres echoed Erickson in ported more outreach and staffing the median looking nice requires “This is what we do,” Chvatal- Heilman, an incumbent who has expressing compassion for those for people experiencing homeless- considerable effort. The home- Keane said. “We were able to served on the council for all but a who are unhoused. ness, which should be viewed as a owners association notifies the think outside of the box and few months since the city incorpo- “We could be a minute away regional problem, he said. city when irrigation problems come up with a solution to get it rated in 1984, said he is also “a big from homelessness, so we have to “We also have to push our occur and clearing trash is need- done.” supporter of bringing Metro to West have empathy for the people who regional partners. We have to work Hollywood,” and discussed some are experiencing that, making sure with nonprofits in L.A. County and of the funding mechanisms the city that we’re supporting them with Los Angeles to do a better job, could use to help accelerate the social services,” Torres said. because we cannot be thinking that LAUSD begins testing program process, including the EIFD and Torres highlighted groups like if we clean up our streets, it’s not selling advertisements. Project Angel Food, which provide going to happen again [if it’s still] On Sept. 14, the Los Angeles communities Los Angeles Unified Heilman also raised public-safety food to people who are seriously ill happening in a broader area of L.A. Unified School District announced serves. Testing will also be provided considerations when discussing the so that they can put their money County,” Yusupov said. that it has successfully completed for household members of students topic. toward remaining housed, and said Block advocated for showers and the trial phase of its COVID-19 or staff who test positive for the “Obviously, we need to do this West Hollywood needs to discuss more outreach to the homeless testing and contact-tracing pro- virus or those who show symptoms. right. We need to make sure that any providing services, such as places community, but also expressed frus- gram. The district is now testing all The district underscored that no stations built in West Hollywood for the unhoused to access “the tration about the lack of progress in staff members currently working at decision about a return to school serve our community and do not essentials, like a restroom, a show- combating homelessness thus far. school sites and their children, who facilities will be made until the become a gathering place for prob- er, being able to get a meal.” Block said people experiencing will be in a child care program at COVID-19 case rate in Los Angeles lematic behavior,” Heilman said. Heilman said the city funds homelessness have pulled knives on schools. The program launched County is significantly lower for a Shyne said she is also “a big sup- homelessness services and has got- his employees and shoplifted from with 2,500 tests performed each consistent period of time. porter of bringing Metro to West ten 75 people into housing, but they his store, and he echoed Duran in day, with plans to increase to tens of COVID-19 testing for students, Hollywood,” and said the western- were experiencing economic prob- saying there is a limit to compas- thousands of daily tests. The major- staff and family members is just one most route, which is also known as lems, and state laws make it “very sion. ity of the test results are received piece of Los Angeles Unified’s three- the hybrid route because it travels difficult” to help those experiencing “It’s too much. You can’t reopen overnight. part return-to-school plan, which up Fairfax Avenue, then turns to “severe mental illness … unless an economy and invite people back The program and its correspond- includes state-of-the-art health prac- travel up San Vicente Boulevard, you are so gravely disabled that you to our restaurants and our bars with ing research are a groundbreaking tices at schools and the ability to noti- has the most public support. can’t take care of yourself.” people sleeping all over the streets collaboration between Los Angeles fy and isolate any members of the “It’s very important for climate “That’s wrong and it needs to be … This is not acceptable,” Block Unified and the University school community who may have change and for our community. We changed,” Heilman said. said. California Los Angeles, Stanford come in contact with the virus. did a lot of community outreach Heilman also suggested moving University and the Johns Hopkins Classrooms and facilities already and the community residents that the city’s homeless outreach facility University, Microsoft, two testing are being electrostatically cleaned gave feedback wanted the San out of the library. Answers From Page 24 providers, and health care leaders top to bottom, air-filtration systems Vicente line … It is going to help “It’s creating too many conflicts Anthem Blue Cross, Cedars-Sinai have been upgraded with the equiv- our businesses,” Shyne said. there. Homeless people have the and Health Net. alent of N-95 membranes, personal Duran, who has served on the right to access the library, of course, Following the initial, baseline protection equipment is provided to council since 2001 and is running but it’s not the right place to house testing of all staff and students there all individuals at a campus, and for a “sixth and final term,” said he social services,” Heilman said. will be periodic testing based on classrooms and facilities have been also supports the project and would Shyne said the city should con- advice from epidemiologists at reconfigured to keep everyone at a like to see multiple Metro stations tinue to help keep people housed Stanford, UCLA and Johns school a safer distance apart. When in the city. Duran also addressed and should work with regional part- Hopkins. Their models will take students do return to schools, they Block’s criticisms directly, pointing ners, as homelessness “is a regional into account the results of prior test- will be kept in small cohorts of no to the potential for the Metro pro- problem,” she said. Shyne suggest- ing, learnings from the latest more than six to reduce the risk of ject to bring an economic boom to ed more outreach to the community research and information about the spreading the virus. Santa Monica Boulevard, which would help, but she also wants the health impacts of COVID-19 in the For information, visit lausd.net. would allow for the creation of city to provide more services such Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 31 September 17, 2020 Jewish community adapts to COVID-19 From page 1 Arts initiative to highlight up our hearts to possibility so we can take [everything] on and take it inclusion, tolerance on together,” Temple Emanuel From page 1 Beverly Hills Rabbi Jonathan Aaron said. “Wouldn’t it be nice if “This is a very exciting Talent Agency to fill empty store- we could really reset things and moment for our community … fronts in Beverly Hills with art begin again? I think [the High Holy especially during these challeng- installations during the winter Days] give us that opportunity.” ing times,” said Councilwoman holidays. Building owners with Throughout the region, syna- Lili Bosse, who served on the liai- vacant storefronts are actively gogues are offering a variety of vir- son committee with Councilman being sought for the venture. The tual High Holy Days services. John Mirisch to help bring the proposed exhibit, “Beyond 2020: Similar to the previous 52 virtual program to life. “Especially to be A Cultural Experience Like No services which have originated in able to provide this incredible Other,” will be a mini-presenta- the Temple Emanuel sanctuary, out-of-the-box exciting experi- tion of 2018’s “Beyond the Aaron said the broadcasts of the ence in our community during Streets” exhibition and is intend- upcoming free-to-view holy days COVID times is really pretty ed to inspire and create awe and services would be streamed on incredible. And really, to high- meaning out of a challenging Facebook Live and be available on photo courtesy of Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills light who we are in terms of the time by showcasing installations the temple’s YouTube channel. In previous years, congregants packed the temple sanctuary at Temple fact that we’re really focusing on made by contemporary artists. A For Jews not attending services Emanuel. our respect for cultural diversity quarterly literary event, lecture or this year, Aaron emphasized the and tolerance and inclusion. That community forum is intended to importance of taking this time for each other’s state of mind, because to tend to your relationships [and] is really who we want the world round out the initiative by featur- reflection. a lot of us are so upset and so fright- double down on the people who to see who we are.” ing artists, academics, educators “Reflect upon the year and try to ened, and it’s really important that really matter; secondly, ‘Tefilla,’ to The new program was and experts to further explore be better, because that’s the gist of during a time like this that we go tend to self-care in your own inner- designed to be cost-neutral to the cultural diversity, tolerance and what these holidays are about, and out of our way to demonstrate acts spiritual life; and finally ‘Tzedaka,’ city by leveraging community inclusion. we just give people an opportunity of kindness, what we call, ‘mitz- which at the end of the day is reach- partnerships and collaboration “We are a very global city, and to grow,” he said. vah,’” Baron advised. “This is the ing out to help others.” with local artists, businesses, and we want to support the city in its In a special twist on one beloved time that calls for it more than any Further, Leder said that particu- arts and service organizations. creation of a culture of equity, tradition, historically taking place at other we’ve experienced before.” larly during this time of self-reflec- “This inter-commission initia- inclusion and belonging, which the beach on the second day of Further east, the Wilshire tion, atonement and repentance, it tive is an important first step for we know the city of Beverly Hills Rosh Hashanah, the temple will Boulevard Temple congregation, was important to improve and the city, its council and its Human emblematizes to those that live offer space for a non-traditional which includes approximately embrace the lessons that the pan- Relations and Arts and Culture here and those that visit here,” tashlikh (Hebrew for “cast off”) 2,400 families, can view pre- demic has taught. commissions to find ways to bet- Rogers said. where instead of symbolically recorded High Holy Days services “The High Holy Days have never ter showcase global arts and cul- The initiative grows upon the throwing sins into the ocean, con- via a special link for members. been about changing the world, tural art forms, support local city’s push to make the commu- gregants can cast pieces of paper Thanks to the generosity of one they’ve been about changing our- artists, arts and service organiza- nity more civil. On Sept. 17, the into a kiddie pool filled with water unnamed member, a successful selves,” he added. “That’s what I tions, and enrich the lives of our Human Relations Commission in a contactless, drive-by manner. reality television producer, a pro- would say to people, forget about many residents – art-lovers of all will select this year’s Embrace Before Rosh Hashanah concludes fessional production crew helped changing the world right now, ages and community-based indi- Civility Award winner with the at sundown on Sept. 20, congre- create the temple’s virtual High change yourself.” viduals and philanthropists who award to be presented at the Oct. gants can drive by the temple on Holy Days services. At Cedars-Sinai, Rabbi Jason enrich our city through their daily 13 City Council meeting in North Clark Drive from 2 to 3:30 “Obviously, we’ll be missing the Weiner and his team acts of kindness, compassionate observance of Civility Month. p.m. and hear Aaron sound the sho- energy that comes from being in of chaplains are figuring out uncon- and tireless service to the commu- The Embrace Civility Award far. At 3:20 p.m., he will participate that room with 2,000 other people ventional ways to adapt to the nity, their neighbors and those in nomination period concluded on in the “Shofar Wave,” a partnership and the singing and hearing all of it, COVID-19 pandemic to safely need,” stated the staff report, Sept. 4, with the commission between IKAR and the Jewish but from a visual perspective, and bring this year’s Jewish High Holy which was authored by Director having received 20 nominations Federation to stretch the sounds of hopefully from a content perspec- Days to patients. of Community Services Jenny – the largest number to date. the shofar across the region with tive and a music perspective, it’s “COVID-19 has changed the way Rogers and Human Services “Embrace civility, embrace over 100 people blowing at speci- going to be really special for peo- we work, and the High Holidays are Administrator Jim Latta. diversity, embrace culture, fied times. ple,” Wilshire Boulevard Temple no exception,” Weiner said. “We’ve Following City Council embrace inclusivity, that drives Less than a mile away on Rabbi Steve Leder said. had to get creative about how we approval, the program will begin our commission’s mission,” said Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills As part of his sermon, Leder will bring these rituals to our patients.” with an art installation created by Human Relations Commissioner Temple of the Arts Rabbi David probe how one can lead a meaning- When it comes to blowing the Beverly Hills natives Torie Annette Saleh, who worked with Baron predicted that most of his ful, spiritual and purposeful life in shofar, this year Weiner plans to Zalben and Liana Weston as part Arts and Culture Vice Chair congregation’s 1,200 members, the midst of a pandemic. Embedded blow the traditional instrument of their TZ Projects and executed Deborah Frank in launching the about half of whom he estimated in the “Unetanah Tokef,” a prayer made from a ram’s horn while in collaboration with the Wallis new initiative. “Basically, it’s were over the age of 75, would about the yearly day of judgment wearing a mask – and he plans to Annenberg Center for the really to introduce and promote watch High Holy Days services where it is decided who will perish put one on the shofar as well to act Performing Arts. From Nov. 19- the diversity in our community online because of the pandemic. and who will flourish, is what as a barrier for droplets in the same 29, looped video-projections will through art and music and theater Those who aren’t members can Leder calls a three-part prescrip- way it works covering a person’s illuminate the exterior of The and dance and a speaker series avail themselves of $50 annual vir- tion: “Tshua,” “Tefilla” and mouth and nose. In addition, he and Wallis, showcasing creations and more.” tual memberships by visiting bhto- “Tzedaka.” his team of chaplains have pro- from prominent local artists from Frank underscored how art ta.org to livestream Rosh Hashana “The rabbis (in the Talmud) were duced interactive video services that different cultures that address intrinsically encompasses many and Yom Kippur services, along telling us that while we cannot nec- patients will be able to watch and themes of community, hope, facets and is a natural bridge to with all other virtual services, holi- essarily affect what’s happening to follow along with independently change and progress. The audi- link and connect her commission days and special events for one year. us, we can affect how we live from their own rooms. ence will be able to view the with the Human Relations “When I think about all of the through what’s happening to us,” he “We focused on giving context installation while driving or Commission. things that have happened to us, said, referencing the fact that for around each of the prayers and ritu- walking by or parking curbside “It’s important for our commu- between the pandemic, and then the thousands of years, Jews have been als of the service, to make the to ensure a safe and socially dis- nity to embrace and celebrate and heatwave, and then the fires and living with tradition and uncertain- prayers more meaningful, and so tanced experience. unite differences to bring us smoky air, it’s really important that ty. “Their advice on how to live in we can use this video in future “We would really just love to together during this complicated we show tremendous sensitivity to perilous times is ‘Tshua,’ meaning years,” Weiner described. have this be a destination experi- time,” she said. “With COVID For example, during the Torah ence for people to go to, to really affecting our economy and clo- reading, Weiner talks about how the get their minds off the current sit- sures of our city’s cultural institu- passages relate to the idea of never uation of things,” Zalben said. tions, this will be a welcome giving up, even when things look The initiative also calls for the opportunity for an experience very bleak. city to collaborate with United that so many of us crave.” Congregation Kol Ami Rabbi Max Chaiken praised how Jewish amount of innovation and creativity “These last six months of the communities pivoted online at the that this moment has opened up for pandemic has sort of pushed us all outset of the pandemic and have many communities including us at to sort of say, ‘Yes, and…’ (as in continued to stay connected virtual- Kol Ami,” he said. “One of the sil- improv) to the situation that we’re ly. For the upcoming holiday ser- ver linings of such a difficult time in and see how we can continue to vices, members and guests will be has been the way that communities move forward productively and able to virtually attend pre-recorded have rallied together online and in embracing creativity in our com- High Holy Days services in the ways that are just brand new to munities and maintaining connec- West Hollywood sanctuary via maintain a sense of connection to tions in new ways,” he added. “My Zoom, in addition to watching a one another and to continue build- advice for all people would be to livestream service to conclude Rosh ing community and supporting each embrace a fresh start for the new Hashanah services on Sunday other through a quite difficult year. I think all people can take that morning. time.” message of trying to seek sweetness “I think we’re in a time of radical Chaiken emphasized the value of and happiness in the new year by transformation of Jewish life. But being flexible and having the ability embracing the uncertainty and try- photo courtesy of Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills one of the things that I’m feeling to improvise when needed, particu- ing to stay connected with commu- Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills Rabbi Jonathan Aaron blows the shofar. particularly excited about is the larly during this time. nity.” 32 September 17, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press