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Volume 29 No. 41 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities October 10, 2019 Mirisch pushes back L.A. celebrates Native culture against Sacramento n Second-annual Indigenous Peoples n BH State of the City address decries overdevelopment Day celebration is BY CAMERON KISZLA Sunday

In his State of the City address at BY EDWIN FOLVEN Greystone Mansion on Oct. 3, Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch Los Angeles City Hall and reiterated his strong stance against Grand Park will come alive with the state government’s efforts to musical performances and tributes encourage the construction of large to Native heritage and culture on developments to fight California’s Sunday, Oct. 13, during the city of housing affordability issues. Los Angeles’ second-annual Mirisch used a large portion of observance of Indigenous Peoples his approximately half-hour speech Day. to decry the “Sacramento politi- The celebration runs from 4 to 9 cians” he said want to make single- p.m., and it is being held a day photo by Luke Harold family zoning illegal. Mirisch, who before the actual Indigenous Indigenous Peoples Day will include entertainment and presentations took over the position of mayor in Peoples Day, which was designat- on Native culture. March, made similar points during ed by the City Council in 2017 as his installation. the second Monday of October, O’Farrell anticipates large “The Voice” finalist Brooke As evidence of the plot against sin- photo by Cameron Kiszla replacing Columbus Day. Los crowds will gather for the annual Simpson, MTV Video Music gle-family homes, Mirisch cited two Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch Angeles City Councilman Mitch celebration, which includes per- Award winner PJ Vegas and the pieces of legislation – Senate Bill 50 O’Farrell, 13th District, spear- formances by Native artist acclaimed Native rock group and Senate Bill 330 – that would behind NIMBYism – not in my headed the city’s effort to establish Xiuhtezcatl, the Canadian elec- Redbone. make it harder for local governments backyard – or YIMBYism, Mirisch Indigenous Peoples Day and said tronic music group A Tribe Called “Indigenous Peoples Day is a to prevent housing from being built, expressed support for the celebration is being held on a Red joining rapper, singer, song- time to celebrate all native cul- especially near transit centers. Sunday this year to allow more writer and activist Taboo (of the Rather than throw his support See Mayor page 25 people to participate. Black Eyed Peas), pop singer and See Native page 25 WeHo finds funds for Metro acceleration Preserving Sunset Strip’s n Rail line could come to city up to 20 years rock ‘n’ roll history earlier than expected n Commission OKs City Council designate the Roxy Theatre and the Rainbow Bar & BY CAMERON KISZLA landmark designation Grill, located adjacent to each for Roxy and Rainbow other at 9009 and 9015 Sunset Bringing more public transporta- Blvd., respectively – as local cul- tion to West Hollywood could cost BY CAMERON KISZLA tural resources. Vice Chair Yawar the city approximately $1 billion, Charlie and Commissioner Gail and city staff and one of the city’s The West Hollywood Historical Ostergren were absent, and one consultants laid out potential fund- Preservation Commission unani- seat on the seven-member com- ing sources that show how West mously approved two Sunset Strip mission remains vacant after the Hollywood can achieve that goal. buildings with rich rock ‘n’ roll resignation of former West Hollywood would like histories for local cultural resource Commissioner Christopher Metro’s planned Crenshaw status, but a third building will Winters in September. Northern Extension rail line, which have to wait. The two buildings were pro- will connect the Expo Line, the With a pair of 4-0 votes, the planned Purple Line Extension, the photo courtesy of Metro commission recommended the See Whisky page 26 Green Line and the Red Line, to West Hollywood may have to contribute approximately $1 billion to come through the city. Currently, accelerate the Crenshaw Northern Extension. the project isn’t planned to break ground until 2041, and it’s not sources. Metro will return some of ject would create within a half-mile expected to be complete until 2047. the money it raised through of the new rail line – could produce However, with the right funding – a Measures R and M to the jurisdic- $573 million for the rail project and commitment of up to 25% of the tions from which it was collected, affordable housing, and that num- capital costs of the project in West and it could total approximately ber could rise even further if the Hollywood – Metro could acceler- $48 million. A potential sales tax city and county of Los Angeles ate the schedule by as much as 20 increase – as much as an additional decide to join the effort, increasing years. 0.75% – could net West Hollywood the size of the EIFD. On Oct. 7, city staff and consul- as much as $447 million. Profit- City staff was optimistic that the tant Amitabh Barthakur, partner sharing agreements for advertising city and county might join, as Los with HR&A Advisors, told the City in the subway stations could pro- Angeles City Council President Council that West Hollywood vide as much as $65 million to the Herb Wesson, 10th District, has should be able to contribute more city. And an enhanced infrastruc- supported the acceleration in an op- than enough to advance the pro- ture financing district – which ed in the Los Angeles Times, and photo by Cameron Kiszla ject’s timetable. would capture up to half of the The Roxy Theatre has hosted performances by many top-tier acts, Barthakur identified four funding increase to property taxes the pro- See Metro page 22 including Bob Marley, the Ramones and Frank Zappa. 2 October 10, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Playing in a night comedy benefit with his show Golden Visionary smaller configuration at the Broad “Defying Gravity” on Sunday, Oct. 13, Ball Stage for the first time, the program at 3 p.m. The show benefits the Toluca includes works by Brahms and Lake Chamber of Commerce and the UCLA’s Department of Neurosurgery Mendelssohn, as well as the West nonprofit Garry Marshall Theatre. A presents the Golden Visionary Ball Coast premiere of Beamish’ Partita for Valley Village resident, Coleman is no 2019 on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the string octet. Tickets start at $69. 1310 stranger to the theatre having been a Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The evening 11th St., Santa Monica. (310)434- longtime friend of the late film and TV will honor Levine Leichtman Capital 3200, thebroadstage.org. legend Marshall. Coleman’s stand-up partners Lauren B. Leichtman and resumé spans clubs and theaters Arthur E. Levine; entertainment execu- throughout the country. Tickets are tive Elizabeth Gabler; architect Frank ‘Musical Fools’ $50. 4252 West Riverside Drive. Gehry; and Dr. Ronald W. Busuttil, (818)955-8101, garrymarshallthe- executive chair of the UCLA Open Fist Theatre Company presents the world premiere of “Musical Fools,” atre.org. Department of Surgery. Renee Bargh of Extra TV will serve as master of cere- a hilarious musical adaptation of Neil monies, and the Angel City Chorale will Simon’s “Fools,” running from perform. A cocktail reception begins at Saturday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, ‘Femmes the Rules’ 6 p.m., followed by dinner and awards Nov. 17, at the Enjoy an evening of side-splitting at 7 p.m. 9500 Wilshire Blvd. (310)267- Atwater Village laughs at “Femmes the Rules” on 9447, visionaryball.com. Theatre. The pro- Monday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. at the duction is based Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe. on a book by “Femmes the Rules” is a standup LA Phil ‘Music from Simon with music comedy show in which men get inter- and lyrics by Phil rupted, all in good fun. Male comedi- the Americas’ Swann and Ron ans are paired with female (or non- West. In 1893 Gustavo Dudamel leads the L.A. binary) comedians. During the male Ukraine, a young tutor arrives in Philharmonic in a series of performance comedian’s set, the female comedian Kulyenchikov after a harrowing jour- titled “Music from he’s paired with can interrupt him ney to discover that the village is the Americas” with commentary, riffs and arbitrary cursed, rendering every resident dumb. running from strikes. Once the man’s set is com- Will he fall victim to the curse, or can Thursday, Oct. 10, plete, the woman performs her set, he save himself and the village, too? through Sunday, with her male counterpart remaining Showtimes are 8 p.m., Monday, Friday Oct. 13, in the photo by Nikolaj Lund silent. The featured pairs are Brandie and Saturday; 4 and 7 p.m., Sunday. Walt Disney The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Posey and Rivers Langley, Babs Gray Tickets start at $10. 3269 Casitas Ave. Concert Hall. The Clarinetist David Orlowsky and Quartetto di Cremona in concert on and Jeff Wattenhofer and Tess Barker (323)882-6912, openfist.org. and Scott Luhrs. Admission is $5. concerts feature Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Join renowned German clarinetist 2106 Hyperion Ave. Argentine pianist Sergio Tiempo and Orlowsky and Italy’s Quartetto di Cremona in a spellbinding Klezmer include works by Chavez, Benzecry eventbrite.com/e/femmes-the-rules- journey in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater. The program features and Copland. Showtime is 8 p.m., Oct. ‘Indigenous Pride’ tickets-73704150097. 10-12; 2 p.m., Oct. 13. Tickets start at distinctive Jewish musical traditions filtered through the unique perspec- Celebrate “Indigenous Pride L.A.” on $20. 111 S. Grand Ave. laphil.com. tives of three acclaimed contemporary composers. A “Preludes @ The Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 Wallis” pre-concert conversation moderated by Classical KUSC’s Brian p.m.at the Autry Museum of the Criminal justice Lauritzen will be held before the concert at 6:30 p.m. and includes a American West. The free event cele- ‘Mono/Poly’ complimentary glass of wine. Tickets start at $39. 9390 N. Santa Monica brates two spirit, indigenous LGBTQ- reform panel PAI, indigiqueer, third gender, fourth A world premiere engagement of the Blvd. (310)746-4000, thewallis.org. The League of Women Voters of Los gender and other sacred genders and new comedy “Mono/Poly” is running Angeles’ Committee on Criminal gender roles of different Indigenous from Thursday, Oct. 10, through Justice Reform and the LA Coalition peoples, nations and tribes from around Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Odyssey Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday are $29. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. for D.A. Justice & Accountability pre- the world. This year’s theme is “honor- Theatre Ensemble. The play follows through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. (310)434-3200, thebroadstage.org. sent a free public forum about the Los ing all our relations.” The event two monogamous couples who Tickets start at $27 on weekdays; $32 Angeles District Attorney’s role in the includes food, live music, singing, encounter a polyamorous triad at a cos- on weekends. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. justice system on Tuesday, Oct. 15, dancing and cultural performances. tume party. The triad becomes (310)477-2055 ext. 2, monopolythep- West Hollywood from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pico Union 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323)667- entwined in the business and personal lay.com. Project. The nonpartisan forum, moder- 2000, theautry.org. lives of the first two couples, forcing pet vaccinations ated by former CBS2/KCAL9 News them to examine their long held beliefs SpcaLA is holding a Low-Cost Pet political reporter Dave Bryan, will about love and marriage. Although sex- Beverly Hills Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Oct. focus on the power of district attorneys ually free, the members of the triad 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plummer Fritz Coleman on criminal justice reform. Panelists adhere to their own fairly rigid ethical Chamber breakfast Park in West Hollywood. Bordetella, will discuss how communities can be code. Will the couples and the triad live Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of CIV, DA2PPV and rabies vaccinations ‘Defying Gravity’ safe while equity is restored, especially happily ever after? The play is suggest- Commerce for its monthly networking will be offered, as well as microchip- Garry Marshall Theatre will host NBC in low-income communities. 1153 ed for audiences 18 and older. breakfast on Friday, Oct. 11, from 8 to ping, flea treatments and more. , ll dogs weathercaster Fritz Coleman in a one- Valencia St. lwvlosangeles.org. 9:30 a.m. at Fogo De Chao Brazilian must be on leashed or in carriers and all Steakhouse. 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It specializes in live Martin in the Fields Chamber www.bogiesliquor.com “speakeasy-soul” original music. Tickets Ensemble performing on Saturday, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 October 10, 2019 Los Angeles City Council approves Ryu’s moderate-income housing motion On Oct. 8, the Los Angeles City smaller share of moderately-priced Council unanimously approved a housing – all while luxury units sit motion by Councilman David Ryu, empty. We need more housing for 4th District, to establish incentives Los Angeles’ middle class, and we for the development of more mod- need it now.” erate-income housing in the city of In his motion, Ryu includes data Los Angeles. The approved motion from the Department of City instructs the city’s Housing and Planning that highlights a vast dif- Community Investment ference between the development Department and Department of City of luxury and moderate-income Planning to identify the city’s mid- housing. Over a five-year period dle-class population that is above from 2014 through 2018, 80,670 the income level to qualify for new housing units came online in Illustration courtesy of the city of West Hollywood affordable housing but remains rent the city of Los Angeles. Of those Recent winning entries of West Hollywood’s One City One Pride burdened, as well as to identify units, 73,387, or 91%, were priced LGBTQ Arts Festival design competition include Irina Yushmanova financial, zoning and permitting at the “above moderate” income tools that can be used to increase the level. The “moderate” income level (2019) and John Johnston (2018). stock of moderate-income housing received the smallest share, 430 Ryu to ensure that middle-class units, or 0.5% of new homes. Angelenos get their fair share of The city of Los Angeles is on WeHo seeks proposals for new housing. track to meet its housing target set also pushing the organization to “Right now, the largest share of by the 2013 Southern California agree to higher and more equitable Angelenos are getting the smallest Association of Government’s housing targets for all its member 2020 Pride festival image share of new housing. We need to Regional Housing Needs cities in its 2021 Regional Housing flip that math,” Ryu said. “Far too Assessment, 82,002 new units by Needs Assessment. The city of West Hollywood Pride will take a look at some of many middle-class Angelenos are 2021, but the vast majority will be A housing vacancy motion co- invites artists to submit poster these stories. being pushed to the margins of our for high-income earners. Ryu, who introduced by Ryu also passed City design proposals for next year’s The winning design will be city, competing for a smaller and is a voting member of SCAG, is Council in September of this year. One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts featured as the festival’s main Festival. booklet and poster image. The One City One Pride is held deadline for submission is Oct. each year starting on Harvey 24. A prize of $600 will be Milk Day, May 22, and continues awarded to the designer of the Controller criticizes efficiency of building through the end of June, which is selected image. LGBTQ Pride Month. The 40- West Hollywood took home the day festival celebrates the top award from the national City- program to end homelessness LGBTQ community through art County Communications and and history. Programming fea- Marketing Association for the Los Angeles City Controller Ron currently at a median cost of city’s urgent need to house tures numerous events and 2019 One City One Pride LGBTQ Galperin released a report titled $531,000 per unit. As of Oct. 8, Angelenos experiencing homeless- exhibits including film screen- Arts Festival marketing materi- “The High Cost of Homeless only 19 projects are in construction, ness, Galperin added. While poli- ings, literary events, visual arts als/poster design competition in Housing” on Oct. 8 outlining the and no HHH-funded units are open. cymakers recently set aside one- exhibitions and more. the category of Graphic Design results to date of Prop. HHH, the When HHH was approved, the tenth of the bond proceeds for The poster design competition Marketing Tools with the judges city’s voter-approved $1.2 billion city estimated it would cost more innovative projects in an seeks original artworks that saying they were “very impressed bond program intended to subsidize between $350,000 to $414,000 per attempt to cut costs and shorten explore next year’s festival with the results and outreach.” construction of up to 10,000 units of unit to build supportive housing. timelines, the city should revisit theme – “For the Record” – For complete guidelines and supportive housing over 10 years. Since then, costs have increased, other HHH projects to see if they LGBTQ stories of the past that the online submission form, visit Galperin’s report highlights how and more than 1,000 of the planned can be done cheaper and faster as have often been hidden or undoc- bit.ly/ocopdesign. high construction costs and a units each cost $600,000 or more well, Galperin said. umented. One must read between For information, contact Mike lengthy approval process mired in now, with one project topping The city controller also found the lines to find stories hidden Che, city of West Hollywood arts red tape have prevented the HHH $700,000 per unit. While HHH dol- that the city sold too many HHH behind “beard” marriages, coded coordinator, at (323)848-6377 or program from living up to its lars make up roughly one-third of bonds before it was ready to spend language and erased or destroyed [email protected], or visit promise. Galperin said immediate each project’s costs, many HHH- the proceeds, putting taxpayers on evidence. In 2020, One City One weho.org/pride. changes are needed. funded units cost more than the the hook for at least an additional “Tens of thousands of people are median sale price of a market-rate $5.2 million in wasted interest pay- sleeping on our streets, in our parks condominium in the city and a sin- ments. Galperin recommended that and on our sidewalks each night,” gle-family home in the county, the city focus on innovative ways to WeHo mandates businesses he added. “Providing housing and Galperin said. save time and money on HHH pro- shelter is a proven way to solve Not only has the cost of con- jects, including reducing costs for homelessness, but three years after struction, including labor, projects that have been approved or voters approved a $1.2 billion bond increased significantly over the conditionally-approved. He also accept cash payments for that very purpose, not even a past three years, the complex web said more resources should be On Oct. 7, the West color are more likely to be under- fraction of the housing required of funding sources for each pro- directed toward temporary shelters, Hollywood City Council voted banked or unbanked, the ordi- exists. A course correction is needed ject, limited pool of eligible devel- bridge housing, hygiene centers unanimously to require business- nance said, for reasons ranging so that the city can maximize HHH opers and bureaucratic red tape are and other facilities to address peo- es with a physical location in the from poor credit history to lan- dollars and create more units quick- also to blame for high costs and ple’s immediate needs and that the city to accept cash as a form of guage barriers and those living ly and cost-effectively.” overly long timelines, Galperin permitting process be streamlined payment. The vote was part of paycheck to paycheck. Proposition HHH was over- said. An unusually high 35 to 40% and staff added to ensure quicker the council’s consent calendar. Businesses will be required to whelmingly approved by voters in of costs are so-called “soft costs” development approvals and pro- According the ordinance, accept all coins and paper U.S. November 2016. While homeless- (development fees, consultants, cessing. “cashless payments can be pro- currency in amounts up to $100 ness in Los Angeles has surged by financing, etc.) compared to only Galperin also created an online hibitive for people who are “to ensure that all city residents 30% to 36,000 people since then, 11% for actual land costs. HHH resource map showing the underbanked or unbanked and are able to fully participate in all the city is set to fund only 5,873 Expenses will continue to rise as cost and status of the city’s 114 who do not have access to a debit aspects of the city’s economic supportive units and 1,767 low- projects are taking from three to HHH projects. For information, or credit card or mobile device life by paying cash for goods and income units with HHH funds – six years to complete, despite the visit lacontroller.com/hhhreport. payment methods.” People of services,” the ordinance said. 4 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Additional victims sought Driver wanted for hit-and-run in Koreatown n Reward offered for of alleged rape suspect information that leads By edwin folven tify the locations where the vic- to a suspect tims were allegedly picked up A 48-year-old man has been because of the ongoing investiga- By edwin folven arrested and charged with two tion. He said after the first victim counts of rape of an intoxicated reported the rape to police in Investigators from the Los person for separate alleged sexual October 2018, an undercover Angeles Police Department’s West assaults that occurred last month operation was conducted with Traffic Division are searching for a and in October 2018. surveillance at different night- driver who allegedly struck a The suspect, Dayvid Sherman, clubs on Sunset Boulevard. That pedestrian in Koreatown on Oct. 5 of Los Angeles, allegedly cruised operation continued at different and fled the scene. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood times, and additional resources The victim was struck at approx- and West Hollywood looking for were deployed after the second imately 4:50 p.m. while crossing women who appeared to be intox- alleged rape in September. Fifth Street just west of Western Avenue, according to witnesses. icated outside nightclubs around Officers recently saw an SUV photo by Edwin Folven The vehicle was described as a closing time, said Lt. Perry believed to have been involved in Police are seeking information that will lead to a driver who struck a black Hyundai Elantra sedan or Griffith with the Los Angeles the crimes and linked it to pedestrian just west of Western Avenue and Fifth Street. Police Department’s Southwest Sherman, who was arrested on similar vehicle. Division. The suspect drives a Oct. 3 at a residence at an undis- Police declined to provide any large black luxury SUV – a closed location in South Los information about the pedestrian reviewing surveillance camera Anyone with information is Cadillac Escalade – similar to Angeles. Bail was set at $200,000 other than the victim was taken to a footage from the area. urged to contact West Traffic detec- those commonly used for trans- and Sherman is next expected to hospital and remains in critical con- A $5,000 reward is available for tives at (213)473-0234. During porting dignitaries and officials, next appear in court on Oct. 21. dition. The investigation is ongo- information about the driver that weekends and off-hours, call and allegedly pulled up and Griffith said DNA evidence ing, and detectives have been leads to an arrest and conviction. (877)LAPD247. offered the victims rides at prices allegedly ties Sherman to the lower than ride hailing services, rapes. He said it is imperative that Griffith said. victims report such crimes and The two female victims who allow law enforcement to collect WeHo man accused of selling drugs to Mac Miller reported the rapes to police said any physical evidence that may they accepted a ride from the sus- be present so that it can later be Three men have been named in a tribution of fentanyl resulting in that McCormick died of mixed drug pect and later fell asleep or lost compared if a suspect is arrested. federal grand jury indictment that death, each of which carries a toxicity involving fentanyl, cocaine consciousness inside the SUV “It’s my thought that there are alleges they distributed narcotics, mandatory minimum sentence of 20 and alcohol. and awoke to being sexually other victims out there who have including counterfeit pharmaceutical years in federal prison and a potential “It has become increasingly com- assaulted. The crimes are being failed to come forward,” Griffith pills containing fentanyl, that result- sentence of life without parole. mon for us to see drug dealers ped- investigated by Southwest said. “I believe the guy is a preda- ed in the overdose death of hip-hop Walter is also charged with being a dling counterfeit pharmaceuticals Division detectives because the tor who takes advantage of intox- artist Mac Miller. felon in possession of ammunition, made with fentanyl. As a conse- two victims are from South Los icated victims.” Cameron James Pettit, 28, of West which could result in a sentence of quence, fentanyl is now the number Angeles and were dropped off by Sherman is black, 6 feet 2 inch- Hollywood; Stephen Andrew Walter, up to 10 years in federal prison. one cause of overdose deaths in the the suspect in that area. es tall and has black hair and 46, of Westwood; and Ryan Michael According to court documents, the United States,” said United States “We had been looking for this brown eyes. Anyone with infor- Reavis, 36, a former West Los three defendants distributed nar- Attorney Nick Hanna. “These defen- guy,” Griffith said. “We finally mation is urged to call Southwest Angeles resident who relocated to cotics to 26-year-old Malcolm James dants allegedly continued to sell nar- got a break.” Division Detectives at (323)290- Lake Havasu, Arizona, earlier this McCormick – also known as Mac cotics after Mr. McCormick’s death The lieutenant declined to iden- 2976. year, were charged in a three-count Miller – approximately two days with full knowledge of the risks their indictment. before he suffered a fatal drug over- products posed to human life. We All three defendants face charges dose in Studio City on Sept. 7, 2018. will continue to aggressively target of conspiring to distribute controlled The Los Angeles County Medical drug dealers responsible for the Hollywood detectives warn about substances resulting in death and dis- Examiner-Coroner later determined spread of this dangerous chemical.” unusual thefts of ride hailing drivers

By edwin folven perpetrator tells the driver that they changed their mind about needing Burglary detectives in the ride and asks to be dropped off. Hollywood are looking for the per- “The money stolen is whatever petrators of a scam in which they have in their accounts,” money is stolen from ride hailing Vasquez said. “It’s not necessarily drivers by customers they pick up. the amounts, but the method of Det. Denise Vasquez said operation that the suspect uses that Hollywood Division officers is peculiar and of interest to us.” began receiving reports of the scam approximately six weeks ago, with additional reports made “It’s not necessarily since in Hollywood and other parts the amounts, but of the city. To date, there have been the method of approximately 10 victims, she said. There is no definitive suspect operation that the description, and it is unknown if suspect uses that is the scam is being perpetrated by one person or a group. peculiar and of Based on accounts reported by interest to us.” ride hailing drivers, the perpetra- tors summon a ride using a smart -Det. Denise Vasquez phone. After their vehicle arrives, the perpetrator soon tells the driver they entered the wrong destination Vasquez said the suspect or sus- and asks for the driver’s phone to pects have targeted Uber and Lyft make the correction. drivers, and police have not been The unwitting drivers give their able to find a link between the spe- phone to the suspect, who then cific places where the passengers logs into the driver’s company were picked up, which Vasquez account and redirects any money described as “all over.” She said accumulated into a different ride hailing drivers should pay account they control. In some close attention to who they are instances, the perpetrator accessed picking up and should never allow other financial accounts on the dri- anyone else to use their phones. ver’s phone and has stolen addi- Investigators are also working tional money. with the ride hailing companies to The crime usually occurs within identify the perpetrators. Vasquez seconds, and the drivers do not believes there may be additional realize the money has been stolen victims and urged them to come until later, Vasquez said. The forward. amounts stolen are generally Anyone with information is small, with some around $150, she asked to call Hollywood Division added. After a few minutes, the detectives at (213)972-2926. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 October 10, 2019 Groundlings celebrates 45th anniversary with recognition by Los Angeles City Council n Improv group hosting Lewis moderating. Ariane Price The second night will focus on will moderate the Oct. 23 panel, 2000 to the present. Groundlings special shows, which will focus on SNL alumni. alumna Deanna Oliver will direct educational panels to The Oct. 30 panel, moderated by the first night, and current main Patty Guggenheim and Annie company member Lisa Schurga mark the occasion Sertich, will focus on women at the will direct the second night. Each Groundlings. The panels are free performance will begin at 8 p.m. BY KATE DIETEL and open to the public. Tickets are $75, which includes On Oct. 21 and 22, the appetizers, cocktails, desserts and a The Groundlings Theatre and Groundlings will host two sketch celebratory toast with the cast. School, a nonprofit improv and comedy extravaganzas. The first The Groundlings Theatre and photo courtesy of the Groundlings sketch comedy theater, is kicking night will celebrate cast members School is located at 7307 Melrose The current main company for the Groundlings Theatre is comprised of off a month-long series of events for and performances featuring iconic Ave. For information, tickets or to no more than 30 members at any time. Each member completed the its 45th anniversary with a recogni- sketches of characters that were cre- RSVP for panels, visit Groundlings School training program and performed in the Sunday tion from the Los Angeles City ated at the theater from 1974-99. groundlings.com/45anniversary. Company before being invited into the main company. Council on Friday, Oct. 11. The City Council will host a spe- cial presentation for the group. Current company members and alumni, including Laraine Newman and Jordan Black, will receive the honor, and a seven-minute segment with speeches and a short clip on the history of the Groundlings will be shown. “Forty-five is certainly a mile- stone, and we have had such huge success rising through the years from our school with so many peo- ple moving on to great careers in comedy,” said Groundlings Theatre Managing Director Heather de Michele. “It is wonderful that the city is taking an opportunity to say, ‘This is really one of L.A.’s most exciting artistic institutions, and they have lived through many decades and are still thriving and relevant today.’” Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, is also expected to give a speech in recognition of the group. “I will be honoring the Groundlings in council to recognize their 45th anniversary of artistic achievement in theater, improv and sketch comedy … Coincidentally, it is also a special place for me because it is where almost exactly 35 years ago to the day, my wife Gail and I had our second date,” Koretz said. “But the celebration is really about the 45 years of good work by the Groundlings.” The Groundlings was founded in 1974 by Gary Austin and has been a comedy training ground in Hollywood for years. Countless comedians from television and film began at the Groundlings, including Melissa McCarthy, Will Ferrell, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig and more.

“It is wonderful that the city is taking an opportunity to say, ‘This is really one of L.A.’s most exciting artistic institutions, and they have lived through many decades and are still thriving and relevant today.’

-Heather de Michele, Groundlings Theatre managing director

For the Groundlings, Friday marks the beginning of numerous events that are happening through- out October in celebration of the anniversary. A weekly panel series with main company members and alumni will take place every Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Oct. 16 panel will focus on diversity in the industry with Lyric 6 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Shalhevet rabbi receives Jewish Educator Award n Jewish studies ing young people,” Sandler said. Academy and Nelly Wisner with “Thank you for what you have cho- Beth Hillel Day School – were cho- teacher will receive sen to do with your life. We know sen for the award after an extensive $15,000 to spend how you did not do it because you want- process by the Milken Family ed to be thanked. We know that you Foundation and the Builders of he wishes get as much out of it as your put in Jewish Education. it. We want you to know that we BY KATE DIETEL recognize the importance of what you are doing.” “I feel like this is Over 260 students and staff at The rabbi stood up and immedi- a joke. I am going Shalhevet High School gathered in ately hugged Rabbi David Stein, the gymnasium to cheer on Rabbi another teacher at the school, before to wake up and Abraham Lieberman as he received making his way to the stage. someone is going the Jewish Educator Award and a Students offered high fives and con- check for $15,000 during a surprise gratulations. to say, ‘Whoa! ceremony on Oct. 7. “I feel like this is a joke,” That was an Lieberman, who teaches Jewish Lieberman said. “I am going to studies at the school, located at 910 wake up and someone is going to amazing dream.’ I photo by Kate Dietel S. Fairfax Ave., was shocked when say, ‘Whoa! That was an amazing am afraid to Rabbi Abraham Lieberman and Rabbi David Stein embrace after Executive Vice President of the dream.’ I am afraid to blink.” Milken Family Foundation Richard Lieberman and three other blink.” Lieberman received a Jewish Educator Award at Shalhevet High School. Sandler called out his name. Jewish teachers – Eric Hartung with “Thank you. Thank you for tak- Pressman Academy, Michelle -Rabbi Abraham teaching,” said Dr. Gil Graff, the to review the top tier of candidates ing on the responsibility of educat- Andron with Emek Hebrew Lieberman executive director of BJE. and select the four educators before The four Jewish educators are they start planning the surprise chosen through a three-step assemblies. Every year, the Milken Family process. The heads of each school – “The students don’t know, and Beverly Hills hits the Foundation, a private foundation, Rabbi Ari Segal for Shalhevet High the teachers don’t know,” Graff honors teachers across the country School, for example – submit a said. with the Educator Award during a nomination letter to the BJE for a Lieberman has already thought surprise assembly. The awardees are teacher that they feel should be con- about spending the money on his high notes at The Wallis later welcomed to a state luncheon sidered for the award. The letter “book obsession.” He has over to honor them, where they will highlights why the head of the 10,000 volumes in his library. receive a check that can be spent school selected the teacher and how “I love that the Milken Family however the educator desires. the teacher has impacted the school, Foundation and the BJE invest in In 1990, the foundation paired students and surrounding commu- this way, and our students see that it with BJE to recognize Jewish edu- nity. is great to be a teacher,” Segal said. cators in the 38 Jewish day schools The recommended teachers are “I think it is really important for the throughout Los Angeles with the then observed in action by BJE students to see and important for Jewish Educator Award. staff, though the staff visits multiple the colleagues to see. We are very “[The Milken Family teachers to keep the chosen teacher excited. It is a big honor for Foundation] believes that education a secret. The staff writes a report on [Lieberman] and for the school to is fundamental to the well-being of the teachers and submits it to a have him here.” the individual and of the society at committee. For information, visit jewishedu- large, and central to education is The last step is for the committee catorawards.org.

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills On Oct. 2, KNX Sportscaster Randy Kerdoon, Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch and Gary S. Green, founder-conductor of LA Lawyers Philharmonic & Legal Voices, entertained the crowd with a concert-cast during the Community Pops Concert and Sing-Along at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The free concert, which featured music from classic Hollywood films and Broadway musicals, is one of the city’s Community Sing- Alongs, which are part of the mayor’s initiative to promote arts and culture in Beverly Hills. The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- tion, visit beverlyhills.org/events. Newsom signs legislation aimed at charter schools On Oct. 3, Gov. Gavin Newsom expanding sites or grade-levels, signed Assembly Bill 1505 by how the charter school would finan- Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell cially affect the community and the (D-Long Beach), which significant- neighborhood schools. ly reforms the Charter Schools Act Under AB 1505, a charter of 1992 to address longstanding school authorizer can deny a char- challenges for both traditional pub- ter school when the district is in lic school districts and charter fiscal distress, as determined by schools. the county superintendent of AB 1505 empowers communities schools. to consider the fiscal impact of new Among other things, AB 1505 charter schools on existing schools clarifies that charter school teachers in the neighborhood, increases must have a state level background accountability and transparency for check and the required credential all charter schools and ensures that for their assignment Camwith a high-quality charter schools contin- transition period. It also establishes ue to thrive. a two-year moratorium on non- AB 1505 allows charter authoriz- classroom based charter schools, ers to close a charter school for fis- with a commitment to reform the cal and governance concerns or if sector in the next two years. the charter school is not serving all “This is historic legislation that student populations. It also allows marks a new chapter of collabora- charter authorizers to consider, tion between charter and traditional when reviewing a petition for a new schools in California,” Newsom charter school or a charter that is added. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 October 10, 2019 WeHo City Council approves resolution in Map connects Angelenos support of Trump impeachment inquiry with emergency resources n dent to betray our country for his call based on notes and recollec- On Sept. 18, Los Angeles City Galperin’s resource map are the Council’s vote follows personal or political gain. I’m proud tions of Situation Room duty offi- Controller Ron Galperin released emergency preparedness func- news of second to author this resolution and to have cers and national security staff, a new online resource map of tions of the city’s Emergency whistleblower coming the city of West Hollywood on Trump urged Zelensky to work emergency services and pro- Management Department. With record in support of the impeach- with Attorney General William grams funded by the city of Los five divisions, nearly 50 employ- forward ment inquiry.” Barr and Trump’s personal Angeles that will help families ees and a $3.4-million budget, West Hollywood Mayor John lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, on poten- and communities prepare for EMD is the city’s preparedness BY KATE DIETEL D’Amico and Councilwoman tial corruption investigations con- unexpected natural disasters. hub. The department coordinates Lauren Meister also offered support nected to Biden and a theory Available at the city’s Emergency Operations A resolution in support of the of the resolution. about stolen Democratic emails in lacontroller.org/getreadyla, “Get Center, emergency plans and out- impeachment inquiry into President “It is time to remove Donald 2016. Ready L.A.” gives a rundown of reach, and all training and exer- Donald Trump was unanimously Trump from the presidency. He has The unnamed whistleblower, the city’s emergency prep cises for disaster response teams. passed by the West Hollywood City lost his way and by extension is an intelligence official, filed a resources and maps the locations EMD is also in charge of emer- Council during its meeting on dragging our country in the wrong complaint on Aug. 12 after hear- of L.A.’s fire stations, police sta- gency prep tools like NotifyLA, Monday, Oct. 7. direction,” D’Amico said. ing accounts from U.S. officials tions and other important civic ShakeAlertLA and Ready Your Initiated by Mayor Pro Tem “No one is above the law, not that the president used his office buildings that Angelenos can LA Neighborhood. Angelenos Lindsay Horvath, the resolution, in even the president,” Meister said. to solicit interference from a for- access before and after a disaster. can sign up for these critical addition to supporting the “Using the presidency to take eign country in the 2020 U.S. “Earthquakes, fires, floods and alerts, enroll in community emer- impeachment inquiry, will also down a political rival or for per- election. other major disasters are an gency response training and learn direct staff to send copies of the sonal gain is unethical and ille- According to the whistleblow- unfortunate reality in a large how to prepare their neighbor- resolution to Trump, Sens. Dianne gal.” er, officials were directed to metropolis like Los Angeles, but hood for emergencies on the Feinstein (D-California) and The West Hollywood resolution remove the electronic transcript the city provides many resources resource map. Kamala Harris (D-California), came after Pelosi announced on from the computer system and to help Angelenos be prepared,” For information, visit lacon- U.S. Reps. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Sept. 24 that the U.S. House of load the transcript into a separate Galperin said. Also featured in troller.org/getreadyla. Francisco) and Adam Schiff (D- Representatives would launch a system reserved for classified Burbank) and other Congressional formal impeachment inquiry into information, which allegedly is and federal administration offi- Trump after a July 25 phone call not the first time the administra- Comedian pleads not guilty cials. Additional direction was between Trump and Ukrainian tion moved a presidential tran- given to contact leadership of both President Volodymyr Zelensky, script into a separate system to parties to alert them of the resolu- and a whistleblower complaint protect politically sensitive infor- to sexual battery charges tion, Horvath said. accused Trump of trying to pres- mation. Horvath considered the unani- sure Zelensky in helping investi- A second whistleblower came BY EDWIN FOLVEN in West Hollywood in April 2018. mous support from the City Council gate 2020 rival former Vice forward on Oct. 5 with more allega- The comedian pleaded not guilty on as a “victory.” President Joe Biden and his son tions regarding the July 25 phone Comedian Andy Dick has been Oct. 4 and was ordered to return to “History will remember what Hunter, as well as the White call. charged with one misdemeanor count court on Nov. 4. actions we took in this moment to House attempting to lock down Trump has refused cooperation of sexual battery resulting from an If convicted, he faces up to 180 protect our democracy and our gov- records of the phone conversa- with the impeachment inquiry, and alleged incident last year in West days in county jail. No further ernment from corruption,” Horvath tion. the White House released an eight- Hollywood, the Los Angeles County details were available about the said. “We cannot allow this presi- In a reconstruction of the phone page letter on Oct. 8 stating that it District Attorney’s Office announced. case, which remains under investi- wouldn’t release documents sought Dick, 53, was charged for gation by the Los Angeles County in the inquiry. allegedly groping a rideshare driver Sheriff’s Department. County adopts $36.1-billion supplemental budget

On Oct. 1, the Los Angeles boosts the county’s push to fund County Supervisors unanimously and develop affordable housing adopted a $36.1-billion budget that with an additional $5-million significantly expands efforts to investment, bringing the current combat and prevent homelessness annual allocation to $80 million. It while also enhancing oversight and also adds $1.5 million to the quality control within its child pro- Backyard Homes Program, an tection system, the nation’s largest. innovative effort to spur creation of The supplemental budget, the “accessory dwelling units” in final phase in the county’s annual neighborhoods. budget process, includes $72.8 mil- The supplemental budget funds a lion in voter-approved Measure H range of improvements to the child funds to initiate and expand key protection system, too, including efforts to address the homelessness $4.4 million and new staffing for crisis. The additional funding continuous quality improvement brings the total Measure H funding teams within the Department of for 2019-20 to $532.8 million. Children and Family Services to The budget also provides $4 mil- conduct case reviews and provide lion to expand support services to a ongoing coaching to regional office growing population of homeless staff on performance and social young people aged 18-24, $3 mil- work practice elements; the cre- lion for a Prevention Action Plan to ation of a new DCFS service bureau strengthen county departments’ to strengthen the oversight and sup- efforts to keep people from falling port of 19 regional offices and into homelessness, $2 million to increase the number of case begin implementing an Eviction reviews; $10.6 million and 87 posi- Defense and Prevention Program tions to fund expansion of for families and individuals at risk Department of Health Services of losing their housing, $756,000 Medical Hubs; $7.1 million to for a dedicated team of Department establish 50 student well-being cen- of Public Health nurses to work ters across the county to expand with outreach teams to provide ser- substance abuse prevention ser- vices at identified high-risk vices; $4.2 million for the encampments throughout the coun- Emergency Childcare Bridge pro- ty and $810,000 to launch a safe gram, which provides emergency storage program so people experi- childcare vouchers and childcare encing homelessness can temporar- navigator services for children in ily store their belongings in order to foster care; $7.6 million to provide attend medical appointments, transportation for foster children to receive health, mental health, their school of origin; and $1.7 mil- and/or substance abuse treatment lion for advocacy support services and enter shelters. for children who are victims or are In addition, the supplemental at risk of becoming victims of com- budget provides $12.9 million to mercial sexual exploitation and to expand temporary homeless shelter provide support services to their assistance for families. It also parents/caregivers. 8 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Governor signs three bills Subway piling work to begin soon in Beverly Hills Metro is holding a quarterly con- struction update meeting on overall to improve public health Purple Line Extension work on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 7 (D-San Francisco), which autho- p.m. at Cathedral Chapel School, signed into law three bills to rizes pharmacists to furnish pre- 755 S. Cochran Ave. lower the cost of prescription and post-exposure prophylaxis Work is occurring at many loca- drugs and increase access to care (PrEP and PEP) without a physi- tions along the route and subway for families. The bills block phar- cian’s prescription. The drugs are construction will increase, in Beverly maceutical companies from keep- used to prevent HIV infection. Hills in October to support piling ing cheaper generic medicine off The bill also prohibits insurance from Wilshire Boulevard and the market, improve black mater- companies from requiring prior Beverly Drive to an area just west of nal health and expand access to authorizations for patients to Wilshire Boulevard and Crescent PrEP and PEP HIV medication. obtain PrEP coverage. Drive. Activities include tree Authored by state Sen. Holly The state budget includes a removal, restriping of the street, K- Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), SB one-time $40 million General rail barricade set up and the installa- 464 will reduce preventable Fund allocation for infectious dis- tion of temporary street lights. maternal mortality among black ease prevention and control and Pile drilling is also anticipated to women by requiring all perinatal an ongoing $2 million General begin in October and will require the healthcare providers to undergo Fund allocation specifically to closure of three lanes on Wilshire implicit bias training. The goal is address sexually transmitted dis- photo courtesy of Metro Boulevard. Metro will install 288 to curb the impact of bias on eases, as well as an additional Crews are excavating and building future subway stations along the steel beams around the perimeter of maternal health and improve data ongoing $5 million for HIV pre- Purple Line Extension route. the future underground subway sta- collection at the California vention and control, Newsom tion box. Department of Public Health to said. A rig will drill holes up to 90 feet Near Wilshire/La Cienega and ring at a work zone in the center of better understand pregnancy- “Recent breakthroughs in the deep and then a crane will place a Wilshire/Gale, excavation, hauling, Wilshire Boulevard between related deaths. prevention and treatment of HIV steel beam into each hole. After the instrumentation and concrete work Sycamore Avenue and Orange The 2019-20 state budget can save lives,” he added. “All pile is placed, each hole will be back- is ongoing. Intermittent closures of Drive. Wilshire Boulevard will be includes more than $65 million of Californians deserve access to filled with concrete to provide sup- Gale Drive at Wilshire Boulevard intermittently reduced to one lane ongoing funds to expand the PrEP and PEP, two treatments port during excavation of the under- will be necessary to support exca- between Sycamore and Mansfield California Home Visiting that have transformed our fight ground subway station. The piling vation in the Gale staging yard. avenues. Sycamore Avenue may be Program and the Black Infant against HIV and AIDS.” work is expected to last until July Hauling hours are anticipated to closed at Wilshire Boulevard to Health Program, which will Also signed into law was AB 2020. Two lanes of traffic will increase as excavation continues support truck staging at the center improve the health and wellness 824, authored by state remain open in each direction under Wilshire Boulevard. opening. of mothers and children and Assemblyman Jim Wood (D- throughout the work. Concrete and material deliveries to A new work zone in the center of allow more families to access the Santa Rosa) and sponsored by Pile drilling is expected to begin the Wilshire/La Cienega station Wilshire Boulevard has also been services. Attorney General Xavier Becerra, on the north side of Wilshire area are anticipated to occur in established near Rimpau “California is sending a clear which makes California the first Boulevard on Oct. 21, and the work October. Boulevard, where material deliver- message that discrimination has state to address pay-for-delay there is expected to last until Near Wilshire/Crescent Heights ies and cross passage construction no place in our health care sys- agreements by drug manufactur- Thanksgiving, after which opera- and Wilshire/La Jolla, utility and is occurring. A work zone on the tem,” Newsom said. “We know ers. The lawmakers contend the tions will cease until after New tunnel investigation work is ongo- west side of the intersection of that black women have been practice hurts consumers and Year’s Day. Piling will then continue ing. The tunnel investigation work Wilshire/Rimpau is also anticipated dying at alarming rates during increases drug company profits through March 2020. K-rail barriers is anticipated to occur from 8 p.m. to be in place for 10-12 months, and and after giving birth. The dispro- by blocking the development of will be shifted to the south side of the to 6 a.m. and necessitate single lane Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced portionate effect of the maternal generic drugs by competitors. street in April and piling is anticipat- closures along Wilshire Boulevard to two lanes in each direction mortality rate on this community According to a Federal Trade ed to continue through July 2020. between Crescent Heights and San between Muirfield Road and June is a public health crisis and a Commission study, the pay-for- Farther east, work is occurring Vicente boulevards. Street. major health equity issue. We delay agreements cost consumers around the future subway station at Excavation, hauling and station Near Wilshire/Western, excava- must do everything in our power and taxpayers $3.5 billion in Wilshire/La Cienega. As part of sub- construction continue near tion, concrete work and street main- to take implicit bias out of the higher drug costs every year. AB way construction, Metro wants to Wilshire/Fairfax. Ogden Drive will tenance continues. Tunnel seg- medical system.” 824 prohibits the agreements use a former Benihana restaurant be closed at Wilshire Boulevard, ments are being installed over a The governor also signed SB between brand name and generic parking lot on La Cienega Boulevard and intermittent lane closures may four to eight-week period and the 159, by state Sen. Scott Wiener drug manufacturers. next to a construction staging yard to be in place along Wilshire construction requires 24-hour work park contractor vehicles. The change Boulevard. at the Wilshire/Western staging requires community input and city Near Wilshire/La Brea, hauling, yard. Cross passage construction is approval, and Metro and its contrac- deliveries and tunneling support is also anticipated to last approxi- City and county file amicus tor Skanska-Traylor-Shea will host a ongoing. Intermittent lane closures mately nine months in that area. community meeting to discuss the may occur along Wilshire For questions and concerns, call change on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from Boulevard between Highland the 24-hour project hotline at brief in support of DACA 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the La Cienega Park Avenue and Detroit Street from 9 (213)922-6934, email the project and Community Center, 8400 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. team at [email protected], Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Los Angeles County Supervisor Gregory Way. Underground support is also occur- or visit metro.net. Feuer announced that the city, in Hilda L. Solis, 1st District. “DACA partnership with L.A. County, is recipients are military veterans, leading 105 cities and counties in an medical students and workers at amicus brief filed with the United Fortune 500 companies. Dreamers LADOT project will count pedestrians and cyclists States Supreme Court in support of are our friends, family members, the Deferred Action for Childhood employers and neighbors. I join in The Los Angeles Department of between Rossmore and Arden 9606, email ladot.trafficsur- Arrivals program, commonly solidarity with national coalitions Transportation will conduct its first boulevards. [email protected], or visit ladot.lac- known a DACA. demonstrating their unwavering count of people who walk and bike For information, call (213)928- ity.org. While roughly 13% of DACA support of DACA.” on Los Angeles streets using its recipients, or “dreamers,” live in The U.S. Department of Automated Traffic Surveillance and Los Angeles, the 105 cities and Homeland Security implemented Control system and volunteers to counties in the amicus brief are the DACA program in 2012, granti- count them. Eric Gudas, Ph.D. from 30 different states and repre- ng certain undocumented immi- The project is funded by a grant sent a variety of economic, political grants who entered the U.S. as chil- from the Toyota Mobility College, Graduate School, and cultural perspectives. The brief dren a renewable two-year term of Foundation, funds from the city of and Independent School Application was filed in conjunction with the deferred action from deportation if Los Angeles Information Essay Tutor lawsuit Department of Homeland they have no criminal record and sat- Technology Agency and the Security v. Regents of the isfy educational or military service California State University, Los University of California, which was requirements. Since its inception, Angeles. In addition to the count, filed in 2017 in response to the more than 800,000 people have the $825,000 grant from the Toyota If you need an expert to coach you or your child through the Trump administration’s rescission received deferred action protections. Mobility Foundation will be used of the program. In 2017, the Trump administra- for a pilot program over the next process of writing the essays for your school application(s), “I stand with dreamers,” Feuer tion announced it would begin two years to install new cameras look no further. I can help. said. “This strong nationwide phasing-out, and ultimately and sensors and make updates to A Park La Brea resident with a doctorate in English from coalition stands with them, too. rescind, DACA. The lawsuit for machine learning software with the DACA recipients exemplify core which the amicus brief has been goal of expanding personal mobili- UCLA, I have years of experience helping applicants write American values of hard work, submitted was filed in response to ty options. the best essays they can. My approach is to help you write education and belief in a better the program’s rescission. The count will use cameras and the essay only you can write. Your authenticity will help your tomorrow. That’s why we’re united In 2018, the United States Court volunteers deployed at specific essay stand out from the many cookie-cutter essays that in fighting the administration’s of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit locations throughout the city to unlawful, immoral attempt to affirmed the district court’s prelimi- monitor the number of people admissions officers spend most of the day reading. Please rescind DACA’s protections.” nary injunction restoring DACA. walking and cycling. Locations in see my website for more information, or simply email me. “Dreamers embody the values of The United States Supreme Court the local area include Hollywood this country through their work later agreed to consider the case. The Boulevard between Argyle Avenue www.gudasessays.com ethic, their optimism and unwaver- cities and counties contend the deci- and Gower Street, Vine Street near [email protected] ing loyalty to this nation,” added sion to rescind DACA was unlawful. Leland Way, and Fourth Street Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 October 10, 2019 Cedars-Sinai team finds freezing breast cancer cells may help patients avoid surgery

When Jeanne Anderson was ologist Dr. Peter J. Julien, chief of done on an outpatient basis, takes diagnosed with breast cancer three thoracic imaging and tumor abla- less than an hour, with patients usu- years ago, the Beverly Hills resident tion at the S. Mark Taper ally returning to their normal activ- underwent a course of chemothera- Foundation Imaging Center at ities shortly thereafter. The proce- py to shrink the tumors in prepara- Cedars-Sinai, and Anderson was dure uses extreme cold – averaging tion for surgery. But thanks to a offered the cryoablation procedure minus 150 degrees Celsius, or 238 minimally invasive procedure that as an alternative to surgery. Recent degrees below zero Fahrenheit – to kills cancer cells by freezing them, studies have suggested that the pro- destroy cancer cells and close off she was able to avoid the risks and cedure may be effective in treating the blood vessels that feed them. recovery time of surgery, and she women with low-risk breast can- Julien uses CT or ultrasound guid- now is cancer-free. cers. ance to precisely place a tiny probe Anderson was referred to oncolo- “I have always been interested in for treatment, using only local anes- gist Dr. Aron Bick after her gynecol- acupuncture, Pilates, yoga and thesia as needed. Liquid nitrogen is photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai ogist detected a breast lump in June holistic medical cures – things that introduced through the probe, form- Dr. Heather McArthur and Dr. Peter J. Julien are planning studies to test 2016. Imaging studies confirmed people might think of as alternative ing an ice ball around the tumor and cryotherapy’s effectiveness in destroying breast cancer cells. the existence of a single tumor on medicine,” said Anderson, who had killing the cancer. Unlike ablation the left breast, and Anderson under- read about cryoablation techniques techniques that use heat, cryoabla- America showed “early indications Julien and Dr. Heather McArthur, went a course of chemotherapy to for breast cancer treatment. “When tion is considered less likely to of effectiveness in treating women breast medical oncologist at Cedars shrink the tumor, which was to be my oncologist told me about this cause damage to surrounding breast with low-risk breast cancers.” Sinai Cancer, are planning clinical surgically removed later. procedure, I was intrigued because tissue and skin. According to the researchers, there trials to further study cryoablation. Because Anderson had a small, it’s not traditional, and I figured I A preliminary study presented was only one case of recurrence out Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is early-stage, low-risk tumor, Bick had nothing to lose.” last year at the annual meeting of of 180 patients over the course of located at 8700 Beverly Blvd. For consulted with interventional radi- Cryoablation therapy, typically the Radiological Society of North the four-year study. information, visit cedars-sinai.org. Beverly Hills visits the Big Apple CHLA hosts symposium on pediatric tech

On Sept. 19, the West Coast Grant competition, which bestows anastomosis to provide babies Consortium for Technology & $250,000 in seed grants to acceler- born with esophageal atresia with Innovation in Pediatrics, centered ate projects specifically designed a continuous esophagus, allowing at Children’s Hospital Los to improve the safety and delivery them to eat and drink on their own Angeles, presented its 2019 of care to infants and children. for the first time; and BrainChild Symposium on “The Los Angeles Seven innovators developing Technologies, which is improving MedTech Ecosystem: Spotlight on novel devices and technologies for early identification of hearing loss Pediatrics,” bringing together pediatric patients were selected as in infants through a low-cost innovators, clinicians, entrepre- winners this year and received smart pacifier. neurs and engineers. $30,000-45,000 each. Applicants CTIP, a collaboration of CHLA The symposium featured pan- included device projects covering and USC, accelerates the develop- elists, speakers and attendees from 18 different pediatric subspecial- ment of novel pediatric medical prominent organizations including ties from 20 states. devices from concept to commer- Keck Medicine of USC, Cedars- Grant winners included Hemex cialization. Pediatric patients have Sinai, UCLA, the Lundquist Health, which developed an long been an underserved popula- Institute, IBM, Grid110, ScaleLA, affordable, accurate and compact tion in the technology space with the SBDC and the office of Los testing platform for the millions of many having to deal with ill-fitted Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. people who are at risk of malaria medical devices and a lack of The symposium also featured and sickle cell disease and lack access to effective diagnostic or photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce product demonstrations and an access to viable diagnostics; therapeutic devices. Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch, Governor and Executive awards ceremony with check pre- MiniMagnamosis, which created CHLA is located at 4650 Sunset Chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company Richard Baker, Beverly Hills sentations for the winners of tiny, specially shaped magnets that Blvd. For information, visit west- Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Johnson, President CTIP’s third Catalyzing Pediatric form a magnetic compression coastctip.org. of Saks Fifth Avenue Marc Metrick and City Manager George Chavez discussed business attraction and retention in New York last month. The Chamber, along with the mayor and vice-mayor of Beverly Hills and senior city staff, visited New York the week of Sept. 23 for a business attraction and retention mission. The delegation met with the corporate offices of key businesses in town, as well as new busi- nesses interested in expanding to Beverly Hills. The group met with a wide variety of businesses, including restaurants and retailers, look- ing for opportunities to further diversify the city’s offerings and econ- omy. For information, visit beverlyhillschamber.com. Governor signs bill closing loopholes in Ellis Act

On Oct. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom tenants who are disabled or over the signed into law a package of tenant age of 62). The act also restricts protection measures including when owners can re-enter the mar- Assembly Bill 1399 by ket, what price they can re-rent Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- units at when they re-enter, and Santa Monica), which will close requires that all units in a building abusive loopholes in the Ellis Act. be removed simultaneously. As the Bloom also co-authored AB 1482 housing crisis has driven up the with Assemblyman David Chiu (D- market rate for rental units, some San Francisco), which creates a rent landlords have increasingly sub- cap and provides “just cause” evic- verted the intent of the Ellis Act. tion protections statewide. AB 1399 prohibits this conduct The Ellis Act gives rental proper- by establishing that there can only ty owners in rent control jurisdic- be one withdrawal date for a prop- tions the right to exit the rental erty and by clarifying that the date housing market, but also places rea- on which the accommodations are sonable conditions and restrictions deemed to have been withdrawn on landlords in order to avoid from the rental market is the date on unscrupulous use of the bill simply which the final tenancy among all to evict tenants and re-rent one or tenants are terminated. AB 1399’s more units for more money. These reforms mandate that wrongfully conditions include a requirement to evicted tenants be offered the notify tenants 120 days prior to opportunity to re-rent their former withdrawing a unit (or one year for unit. 10 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills Bar Association LADWP to expand Feed-in Tariff program LADWP’s Feed-in Tariff pro- increase to be implemented in the energy projects within LADWP’s gram, a key local solar initiative for next year. service territory and sell the power the Los Angeles Department of “The FiT program has been enor- to the department at a set price for installs new president Water and Power and the largest mously well-received, as it provides distribution on the city’s power grid. municipal FiT program in the dependable guidelines and set pric- The program creates revenue for nation, was recommended for ing to give customers and business- LADWP’s commercial customers expansion on Sept. 24 by the es the confidence to invest in while also contributing to the green LADWP Board of Commissioners, renewable energy. This expansion economy by supporting sustainable pending City Council approval. will allow even bigger projects businesses and local jobs. By rapid- The proposal includes 300 incorporating new, innovative tech- ly increasing local renewable ener- megawatts of additional capacity nology to participate throughout the gy generation, FiT will help meet and program changes aimed to locations we serve,” said Martin L. aggressive renewable energy targets boost participation. Los Angeles’ Adams, LADWP general manager while also decreasing the need for FiT program is a critical part of the and chief engineer. costly transmission projects to bring city’s 2019 Sustainable pLAn, also Part of LADWP’s Clean Grid in power from outside the Los known as L.A.’s Green New Deal, L.A. initiative, the FiT program Angeles basin. to achieve 100% renewable energy allows customers, solar companies For information, visit by 2045. The board authorized 50 and other third parties to develop adwp.com/fit, call (213)367-2100, megawatts of the 300-megawatt solar or other eligible renewable or email at [email protected].

photo by Lee Salem Retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald M. Sohigian swore in his son, attorney Michael R. Sohigian, of the Law Offices of Michael R. Sohigian in Beverly Hills, as president of the Beverly Hills Bar Association at the group’s annual Installation and Awards Dinner Sept. 26 at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. In addition, BHBA outstanding service awards were presented to several bar association members. Brian P. Lepak received the President’s Award, Natalia C. Aranovich received the Board of Governors Award, Steven Mindel was presented the Chief Executive Officer’s Award and Jonah A. Grossbardt was given the Barristers Lawrence J. Blake Award. For information, visit bhba.org. WeHo Chamber of Commerce announces award nominees

West Hollywood Chamber of marketing, outdoor media, Commerce will host the 36th branding, televisual arts, copy- annual West Hollywood Creative righting, technology, social Business Awards 2019 on Nov. media, graphic design, writing or 21 at the 1 Hotel West similar areas – are WeHo Times, Hollywood. The festivities begin Canyon Country LA and Dog at 6 p.m. with a reception and and a Duck. silent auction sponsored by The nominees for the WeHo Beverly Center and end with an Attraction Award – awarded to a after-party sponsored by Capitol business that attracts people to Drugs. the West Hollywood area or Each year, the WHCC, a non- caters to the visitor and tourism profit organization, celebrates market – are Block Party, h.wood businesses that have shown inno- for Delilah + Bootsy Bellows and vation and creativity in their Shake Shack. business model, and the Creative The nominees for Creative Business Awards ceremony is the Community Service are most important fundraiser for Pavilions, Project Angel Food WHCC. and the Collective Realty. The 21 nominees in seven cat- The nominees for the egories were chosen for their Innovative Sustainability Award innovative approach to business are OfficeUntitled for the and/or creative merits in product Harland, Bird and the RealReal. and service by the WHCC mem- The event also honors the bership, its board of directors and Legacy Award winner. This the Special Events Committee. year’s Legacy Award will be pre- Members vote for their favorite sented to Jamie Adler, who has nominees via an online ballot, worked in and been involved and the winners are announced at with the city of West Hollywood the event. for three decades. As long as she The nominees for Creative can remember, she has been a Concept are Pura Vita, Fox in a part of Phyllis Morris Originals, Box and Dogpound. a company founded in West The nominees for Corporate Hollywood by her mother, Innovation are Lord Jones, Fred Phyllis Morris, in 1958. Adler Segal Sunset and Healthy Spot. was a founding board member of The nominees for John Chase the West Hollywood Design Art & Design – a business that District and, for more than a falls into the categories of art, decade, has served on the board film, performance art, fashion, of Visit West Hollywood, a desti- design, architecture or any other nation marketing organization creative arts realm – are 1 Hotel for the city. West Hollywood, Formosa Café 1 Hotel West Hollywood is and Conservatory West located at 8490 Sunset Blvd. For Hollywood. information, visit wehocham- The nominees for Creative ber.com, or contact Lauren Communications – awarded to a Goldstein at (323)650-2688 or business within public relations, [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 October 10, 2019 Congratulations Program allows animals to ‘Shelter-at-Home’ Los Angeles Animal Services launched the new Shelter-at-Home David and Regina program allowing community members to provide home care for dogs and cats they find instead of bringing them to animal services centers. Los Angeles Animal Services authorities said there are many times when community members find dogs and cats in their neighbor- hoods and recognize them as a neighbor’s pet and return them safe- photo courtesy of Los Angeles Animal Services ly. Other times, they do not know A new Los Angeles Animal Services program allows people to temporar- where the pet lives but would like to ily keep found animals instead of turning them in to shelters. provide a temporary home care until the owner is found. Under the new program, people Animal Services. “With Shelter-at- much needed space in the facilities. can temporarily keep an animal they Home, communities can come Barnette also anticipates it will ben- find but must notify the closest L.A. together to help bring four-legged efit animals taken in by residents Animal Services Center within the family members back home by uti- who are concerned or refuse to turn first four hours, send two or more lizing social media and posting fly- them in to a shelter because they photographs and have the pet ers nearby.” fear the animal will not be claimed scanned for a microchip. Shelter-at-Home aims to ensure or placed. The programs also “Statistically, lost pets are often lost animals receive home care and allows animals to be held in less easier found the closer they are to medical care if appropriate. The stressful environments. home,” said Brenda Barnette, gen- program also keeps animals out of For information, visit laani- eral manager of Los Angeles the shelter system and provides malservices.com/found-pet. ‘Caruso Cares’ program serves local communities Real estate development and organizations. Edison Elementary in Glendale and hospitality group Caruso will hold The group will partner with the landscape and provide lunch for second annual “Caruso Cares: A Southwest Regional Council of first responders at Los Angeles photo courtesy of the 4th Council District office Day of Service” to support charita- Carpenters to refurbish a classroom County Fire Station #110. Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, married ble initiatives across Los Angeles at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School Additional activities will be held Regina Young on Oct. 5 in front of family and friends. The small cer- on Oct. 11. Caruso’s corporate and will beautify the Calabasas at the Pan Pacific Senior Center emony was held in Marrakesh, Morocco, where Ryu and his new offices close for the day, and Rick area affected by last year’s wild- and Hancock Park Elementary bride plan to remain until the end of the week. After the wedding, Ryu Caruso, owner and developer of fires with TreePeople. School, as well as PATH West L.A. posted the above photo on social media with a message to his wife, The Grove, along with his employ- Caruso will also work on pro- and the Lakes at Thousand Oaks. “Thank you for letting me spend the rest of my life with you.” ees, commit time to philanthropic jects with students at Thomas For information, visit caruso.com. WeHo series explores impact of mining on the Amazon jungle

The city of West Hollywood, in tal activist Enrique Ortiz, as they conjunction with Amazon Aid witness wide-scale destruction of Foundation, will host a panel dis- the rainforest and the poisoning of cussion and screening of the film the Amazon River in the pursuit of “River of Gold” on Wednesday, illegally mined gold. Oct. 16, in the City Council “River of Gold” asks audiences Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente to think about where the gold they Blvd. own comes from and inspires them The event is part of the city’s to engage in solutions to protect the Human Rights Speakers Series. A Amazon. Panelists include film- reception begins at 6:30 and open- maker Sarah DuPont, Gemological ing remarks will occur at 7 p.m., Institute of America representative followed by the film screening. Robert Weldon and jeweler The panel discussion is scheduled Alexandra Hart. The discussion at 8:15 p.m. will be moderated by Bonnie Narrated by Academy Award Abaunza. winners Sissy Spacek and Herbie The Human Rights Speakers Hancock, “River of Gold” chroni- Series brings together diverse com- cles a clandestine journey into munities to discuss global, national Peru’s Amazon rainforest to uncov- and local human rights issues. er the destruction of pristine jungle. Admission is free, but seating is The film follows journalists Ron limited. To RSVP, visit Haviv and Donovan Webster and bit.ly/HRSS-2019Oct16. For infor- their guide, Peruvian environmen- mation, visit weho.org/hrss. Red cross seeks donations to help people fighting cancer

The American Red Cross is urg- ensure a stable supply for cancer ing eligible donors to give blood or patients and others. Any who come platelets during Breast Cancer to give blood or platelets during Awareness Month throughout October will be entered for a October to help patients fighting chance to win one of five $500 gift cancer. cards redeemable at hundreds of Breast cancer is the second most merchants. common cancer in women, and To schedule an appointment or more than 268,000 women are look for locations, download the expected to be diagnosed with free Red Cross Blood Donor app, breast cancer in 2019. visit RedCrossBlood.org, call Donors of all blood types, espe- (800)733-2767, or enable the cially platelet donors and those Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa with type O blood, are needed to Echo device. 12 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Didi Hirsch welcomes daughter Freshness is the focus at Temecula Olive Oil of namesake to its board By Cameron Kiszla Temecula Olive Oil Company, Didi Hirsch Mental Health which opened a location at the Services announced that Nancy Original Farmers Market on Oct. 4, Rubin, former U.S. Ambassador to has spent much of the past two the United Nations Commission decades cultivating olive-based on Human Rights, has joined the products, including a wide variety organization’s board of directors. of olive oils. A champion for human rights, Thom Curry, who founded the women’s rights, mental health and company with his wife, Nancy social justice, Rubin has served in Curry, and friend and neighbor five presidential administrations Catherine Pepe, said the company and was a presidential appointee to grows 50 different varieties of olive the Council for Community trees. The freshness of Temecula’s Solutions. The announcement was products is what sets the company photo by Cameron Kiszla made prior to observances of apart, Curry said. Olives are a fruit, Genevieve Morrill, president and CEO of the West Hollywood Chamber World Mental Health Day on Oct. and like many fruit juices, the fresh- of Commerce, presents “a buck for luck” to the Temecula Olive Oil photo courtesy of Didi Hirsch Mental Health er, the better. 10. Services Company team. “We offer some of the freshest “Untreated mental illness is a Nancy Rubin has joined the product available because we’re key reason one person dies by sui- Market, said they’re thrilled to have ness community is hospitality. So board for Didi Hirsch Mental growing it and making it right here cide every 40 seconds world- a business that produces such high- obviously, olive oil goes with that Health Services, a leader in sui- in Southern California,” Curry said. wide,” said Rubin, who is also quality goods. industry, whether it’s events, restau- cide prevention. Curry said the company, which Didi Hirsch’s daughter. “Mental “Their product is just amazing … rants, nightclubs, bars or hotels,” originated in Temecula but has a health is a global human rights This is such a pride project for she said. mobile mill and groves all over the issue, which we must value as recently relocated to Century City them. I was going to say passion, Aside from the artisanal olive region, has been looking at opening much as physical health. On and nearly doubled the outreach of but I think pride is such a better oils, Temecula’s Farmers Market at the Farmers Market for a few World Mental Health Day, each of its multilingual Crisis Line. The word,” Buss said. location offers a wide variety of years. us can take 40 seconds to erase move also allowed the organiza- Genevieve Morrill, president and products, from olives for eating to “We thought it was a good fit, and stigma and explode myths and tion to grow and create new pro- CEO of the West Hollywood skincare products, pestos and dips. they thought it was a good fit, and fears so people can get the mental grams for people who have Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Guests can also try the tasting room, we finally put it together,” Curry health care they need and attempted or lost someone to sui- the Temecula team at the ribbon- which features a variety of olive oils said. “We’re totally excited to be deserve.” cide. cutting on Oct. 4 and said the cham- and vinegars. here.” Enhancing mental health ser- “I am proud to be aligned with ber is working to connect Temecula As for Curry’s favorite? Ilysha Buss, director of market- vices and empowering individuals Didi Hirsch, the agency named for with other member businesses. “Whatever people are buying,” ing for the Original Farmers has been a social justice passion my mother that touches and saves “Twenty-six percent of our busi- he said. for the Rubins for decades. Most so many lives, not only in the recently, they invested in the Didi United States but around the Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center, world,” Rubin added. the first in the United States. For information, visit didi- Established in 1958, the center hirsch.org. Demonstration centers for new voting system open across L.A.

Los Angeles County Registrar- out Los Angeles County, will be on Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. a rotational basis through January Logan announced the opening of 10 2020. Voting Solutions for All People One of the centers is at Plummer demonstration centers. The center Park’s Great Hall, 7377 Santa will provide the public an opportu- Monica Blvd., throughout October. nity to experience the new Ballot The center will be open Mondays to Marking Devices and preview the Thursdays through Oct. 29 from 10 Electronic Pollbooks prior to the a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from March 2020 Presidential Primary Oct. 12 to Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 Election. p.m. For information, visit The 10 centers, hosted through- lavote.net/democenters. Students at BHUSD’s Horace Mann School journey around the world Next week, Horace Mann School on Europe. Tuesday, Oct. 15, will will celebrate Multicultural Week cover Oceania and Africa. 2019. Wednesday, Oct. 16, will focus on Horace Mann Huskies represent Asia. Thursday, Oct. 17, will cover over 35 different cultures and speak the Middle East. Friday, Oct. 18, HOME CARE YOU CAN TRUST 29 languages other than English at will look at the Americas. home. Each morning, parents and chil- Each day, the Horace Mann dren greeters will dress in cultural CARE Homecare is a licensed, bonded and insured home-care organization Parent-Teacher Association will costumes and decorate the highlight a different part of the Charleville Boulevard and Hamel in Los Angeles dedicated to helping you and your loved ones live comfortably world. Monday, Oct. 14, will focus Drive gates with flags and country at home. Our caregivers help with daily routines, tasks, and non-medical posters to welcome students to school with the sounds of observation services, so your loved ones can enjoy the comforts of home - regional music and breakfast while receiving the assistance they need. treats. 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Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 October 10, 2019 Mayor celebrates Clean Air Day Governor signs legislation creating public bank On Oct. 2, Los Angeles Mayor technologies at the port is a result California State Assemblyman Eric Garcetti celebrated of Los Angeles’ bold commit- Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), California Clean Air Day at the ments in the Clean Air Action Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Port of Los Angeles by unveiling Plan, including a pledge to obtain Francisco), joint-authors of state-of-the-art, zero-emission 100% zero-emission cargo han- Assembly Bill 857, and local lead- port equipment and showcasing dling equipment by 2030 and see ers applauded Gov. Gavin the world’s first all-electric top- 100% zero-emission trucks com- Newsom for signing AB 857 into handlers. ing into and out of the port by law on Oct. 2. Known as “top-picks” or “top- 2035. The port is currently North “California is starting a national handlers,” these large vehicles America’s leading seaport by conversation by embracing a pub- are used within a terminal to load container volume and cargo lic banking option,” Santiago said. and stack containers weighing up value and facilitated $297 billion “People are sick and tired of going to 70,000 pounds. The battery- in trade during 2018. broke over the corporate ways of electric vehicles are supported in “Every Angeleno deserves to doing things. This new law priori- part by a $15-million memoran- know that future generations will tizes communities and neighbor- dum of understanding signed last inherit a sustainable city and a hoods by empowering localities to year between LADWP and the livable planet and that our air, use public dollars for their own port for port-wide charging infra- water and natural resources will public good: from investing in structure, as well as a $4.5-mil- be protected and preserved,” affordable housing projects and lion sustainability grant from the Garcetti said. “Clean Air Day building new schools and parks to California Energy Commission. gives L.A. an opportunity to accessible loans for students and photo courtesy of the office of Assemblyman Miguel Santiago The new electric cargo-han- show what it means to put our businesses. I applaud the governor Assembly members Adrin Nazarian, Miguel Santiago, David Chiu, Buffy dling equipment is one of 16 pro- principles into practice with for breaking the toxic cycle of Wall jects in which the port is deploy- cleaner transportation, goods Street’s predatory practices.” Wicks and Ash Kalra supported the Public Banking Act. ing or testing zero-emission tech- movement and energy sources to “The public’s money should be nologies, including alternative leave a healthier world for our used for the public good,” Chiu pared for a changing climate,” ity,” said Jeffrey Prang, Los fueling and charging stations, children and grandchildren.” said. “[The] signing sends a strong added Los Angeles City Council Angeles County assessor and for- hybrid and fully battery-electric Beyond the progress at the har- message that California is putting President Herb Wesson, 10th mer West Hollywood City Council fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, bat- bor, LADOT also marked Clean people before Wall Street profits. District. “Today, California is chal- member. tery-electric forklifts, yard trac- Air Day by providing free rides We finally have the option of rein- lenging the notion that we’re stuck AB 857 will take effect on Jan. tors and emissions-control equip- on its DASH, Commuter vesting our public tax dollars in with the big bank status quo that 1, 2020. ment on large ships and harbor Express, Cityride and LAnow our local communities instead of has exacerbated the rising inequal- crafts. services, while Metro offered rewarding Wall Street’s bad behav- ity throughout our state and coun- “Today shows we are making free, 30-minute rides on its bike- ior.” try.” good on our pledge to do the hard share network. “With a public banking system, “Property and sales tax form the work of advancing commercially “Our way of life must change California cities will be able to foundation for local governments feasible solutions to meet our to reduce the effects of climate more effectively and affordably to provide necessary public ser- goal of transitioning all cargo change” LADOT General take on projects on the scale that vices. Small cities often struggle to handling equipment to zero- Manager Seleta Reynolds said. the issues of the day call us to do – find the banking services that meet emissions by 2030,” Port of Los “When we walk, bike or take from building more affordable the complex challenges of a mod- Angeles Executive Director public transportation, we are housing, to constructing more ern municipality. I am pleased to Gene Seroka said. “We’re excit- making a choice to reduce pollu- resilient infrastructure to ensuring see efforts exploring how to pro- ed to power up these battery- tion and improve the health of the cities that our children and vide this, while balancing the electric top handlers and test ourselves and our communities. grandchildren will inherit are pre- needs for accountability and equal- them under the real-world condi- We are providing free transporta- tions of a working container ter- tion options on Clean Air Day minal.” because riding the bus is climate The shift to zero-emission action.” West Hollywood uses ‘Sustainable Sundays’ to spur green behavior ‘End Diesel Now’ campaign kicks The city of West Hollywood is effect on our future. Small steps encouraging community mem- can make a big impact when it bers to start each week ‘green’ comes to conserving energy and off on California Clean Air Day by taking small steps towards reducing waste. By making On Oct. 2, in honor of California increasing sustainable practices small changes in our daily lives, Clean Air Day and with the goal of in their everyday lives. like walking to the gym instead reducing air pollution statewide, “Diesel-fueled This month, as the city of West of driving, we can collectively BREATHE California of Los trucks are Hollywood recognizes Clean Air make a huge difference.” Angeles County announced a new responsible for Day and celebrates National One of West Hollywood’s core campaign that calls to end the use of Energy Awareness Month, the values is respect for the environ- diesel fuel across California in vehi- almost one third of City of West Hollywood will ment, and the city has joined cles and equipment and focuses on California’s annual launch Sustainable Sundays, an with more than 1,000 cities and eliminating diesel particulate matter ongoing social media effort to mayors from major metropolitan emissions of encourage community members centers such as Boston, New pollution. nitrogen oxide The main objective of the End to act in more environmentally York City and Los Angeles to Diesel Now campaign is to ban emissions ...” conscious ways. sign the U.S. Conference of diesel fuel in order to eliminate Each Sunday, the city will Mayors’ Climate Protection diesel particulate matter in -Marc Carrel, president and share tips, advice and resources Agreement. California, a leading cause of pol- CEO of BREATHE California to remind West Hollywood com- In early 2019, West luted air throughout the state. of Los Angeles County munity members to make eco- Hollywood announced Clean Diesel exhaust is a major source of friendly choices on topics cover- Power Alliance as the city’s new air pollution, with more than 40 ing efficiency, household habits, electricity provider. As part of its substances listed as hazardous air who live near ports and freeways water conservation, waste reduc- commitment to protecting the pollutants by the United States are affected even greater, especially tion, transportation, food con- environment and building Environmental Protection Agency children, who are five times more sumption and more. Tips will be resiliency, the city selected and California Air Resources likely than other children to have brief, digestible and action-ori- 100% Green Power, which pro- Board. BREATHE LA is advocat- underdeveloped lungs.” ented, and they will be shared on vides 100% renewable energy as ing for an end to diesel to enable BREATHE LA’s advocacy the city’s official social media the default option for the com- Californians to breathe cleaner air efforts for the End Diesel Now pages, @WeHoCity, on plat- munity. and live healthier lives, particularly campaign are focused on reaching forms such as Facebook and The city’s Climate Action residents living near ports, rail public officials, regulators and poli- Twitter. Plan, released in 2011, recog- yards and freeways who are affect- cymakers. The campaign website at “With Sustainable Sundays, nizes that many strategies to ed the most by the impact of diesel enddieselnow.org helps educate and the city of West Hollywood will adapt to a changing climate are pollution. inform California residents on how use social media to remind com- best enacted at the local level, “Diesel-fueled trucks are respon- diesel affects public health and air munity members that there are and the plan outlines a series of sible for almost one third of quality and explains how a ban things that each of us can do that actions that West Hollywood is California’s annual emissions of would yield positive outcomes for help to lessen our impact on the taking to reduce its contributions nitrogen oxide emissions, a key our local environment. environment,” City Council- to global climate change by ingredient in smog. The same “California residents have the woman Lauren Meister said. reducing GHG emissions. trucks emit more particulate matter right to breathe cleaner air, and we “West Hollywood is dedicated to For information, contact KRAMER + DRESBEN pollution than all the state’s power- owe it to future generations to solve promoting sustainability, which Robyn Eason, the city’s senior plants combined, and this needs to the pollution problem caused by means thinking about our behav- sustainability planner, at Stephen W. Kramer stop,” said Marc Carrel, president diesel now, before it escalates any iors in a larger context and rec- (323)848-6558 or at ognizing that the choices we [email protected], or visit 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 and CEO of BREATHE California further,” Carrel said. Los Angeles, CA 90036 of Los Angeles County. “Local res- For information, visit make today have a profound weho.org/gogreen. idents exposed to diesel exhaust breathela.org. 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Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of burglary in the 1800 block of N. Waring and Harper at noon. P OLICE BLOTTER Department Ivar at 11:40 p.m. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 29 Oct. 2 burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of Elmwood and Wilton At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:55 a.m., an unknown sus- Place. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect burglarized a vehicle parked areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between 7800 block of Rosewood. in the 4500 block of W. Fourth. An unknown suspect committed a Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- petty theft in the 7900 block of ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 4:40 p.m. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles cle parked in the 400 block of S. burglary in the 1000 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Sherbourne at 5:45 a.m. Wilton Place at 10:25 a.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- 500 block of N. Rossmore.

victim in the 8900 block of Santa committed a petty theft in the 8500 pect committed a petty theft in the Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Monica at 3 a.m. block of Beverly. 1000 block of N. La Brea. tim in the 7100 block of Sunset at

Department 7:05 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Sept. 30 petty theft in the 2000 block of cle parked in the 1800 block of

Sept. 29 Whitley at 2:08 p.m. Wilcox at 11 a.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 9:59 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 900 At 4:47 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 7100 block of Hawthorn. assaulted a victim in the 9400 block of Westbourne. robbed a victim in the 1500 block pect committed a theft near the block of Dayton. of N. Cahuenga. corner of June and Wilshire. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a cle parked in the 900 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- vehicle parked in the 7500 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a Hauser at 9:30 p.m. tim near the corner of Olympic and Hampton at 5 p.m. tim near the corner of Oakwood petty theft in the 100 block of N. La Shirley Place at 11:20 a.m. and Martel at 8:50 p.m. Cienega at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 5 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect

At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a grand theft from 7300 block of Santa Monica. Sept. 30 stole a vehicle parked near the burglarized a vehicle parked near a vehicle parked in the 600 block corner of Fourth and Western. the corner of Sunset and Gordon. of Arden. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 12:40 a.m., an unknown sus-

victim in the 8800 block of Santa pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 7:30 p.m. 5700 block of Olympic. petty theft in the 7300 block of victim in the 1600 block of N. residential burglary in the 9600 Willoughby at 6:45 p.m. Cherokee at 2:30 a.m. block of Olympic at 8:55 p.m. At 10:36 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

pect assaulted a victim in the 8400 tim near the corner of De Longpre At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. and Seward at 1:30 a.m. Sept. 30 committed a theft in the 600 block committed a petty theft in the 8000

At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect of S. Western. block of Beverly. At 9:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 2000 committed a petty theft in the 9600 victim in the 8700 block of Sunset block of N. Las Palmas. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of S. Santa Monica. at 11 p.m. tim in the 6900 block of Hollywood cle in the 800 block of Wooster at

An unknown suspect committed a at 8:40 p.m. 5:30 a.m. Oct. 1 Oct. 1 petty theft in the 4800 block of

Beverly at 3 p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- At 7:39 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1 a.m., a vandalism incident burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a petty theft in the assaulted a victim in the 1100 was reported in the 600 block of N. At 3:47 p.m., an unknown suspect 7500 block of W. Sunset. 500 block of N. La Brea. Doheny Drive. block of N. La Brea. committed a petty theft in the 1200

block of Vine. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 7000 block of victim in the 8200 block of Santa burglary in the 900 block of S. vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a Hollywood at 9:30 p.m. Cochran at 3 p.m. Beverly Drive and Brighton Way at Monica at 7:57 p.m. vehicle parked in the 8000 block of 10:06 p.m. Melrose at 4:10 p.m. Oct. 3 At 3:05 p.m., an unknown suspect

Oct. 2 committed a petty theft in the 6500 Oct. 2 At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:40 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. At 2:27 a.m., a suspect assaulted a committed a grand theft in the 700 pect robbed a victim near the cor- victim during a domestic violence At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Wilcox. ner of Saint Andrews and Second. An unknown suspect burglarized a incident in the 1000 block of Cory. pect assaulted a victim in the 9500 vehicle parked near the corner of block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect assaulted a Clinton and Hayworth at 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 3 victim in the 1100 block of Vine at victim near the corner of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 9:50 p.m. Hollywood and Highland at 9:30 At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 200 block of Lasky at At 9:05 a.m., an unknown suspect a.m. comitted a petty theft in the 6000 1:15 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8600 Oct. 1 block of Hollywood. block of Melrose. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect

At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8400 An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a At 12:55 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Beverly. petty theft in the 5000 block of 1100 block of Hillcrest. petty theft in the 7100 block of pect stole a bicycle in the 900 Wilshire at 7 p.m. Santa Monica at 11:17 a.m. block of S. Orange Grove. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect committed a ing a domestic violence incident in petty theft in the 9500 block of At 11:30 a.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect burglarized a the 1300 block of N. Mansfield at At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 12:56 p.m. a victim during a domestic vio- vehicle parked in the 1500 block of 2:30 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near lence incident in the 700 block of N. El Centro at 7 a.m. the corner of Fairfax and At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect N. Westbourne. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Rosewood. committed a grand theft in the At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6100 9200 block of Beverly. An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 5600 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked in the 800 block of block of Wilshire. cle parked in the 600 block of S. Oct. 3 N. San Vicente at 8:50 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Plymouth at 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 1000 block of N. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Oct. 4 grand theft in the 5100 block of Highland at 3:27 p.m. Oct. 6 pect stole a vehicle parked near Wilshire at 11:30 a.m. the corner of Hartford and At 2:50 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5:35 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Lexington. assaulted a victim near the corner At 11:40 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft near the cle parked in the 5500 block of of San Vicente and Santa Monica. pect committed a petty theft in the corner of Hudson and Sunset. Wilshire at 12:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a 8500 block of Beverly. petty theft in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a A suspect assaulted a victim dur- At 12:40 a.m., an unknown sus- Robertson at 5:30 p.m. petty theft in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect committed a ing a domestic violence incident in pect burglarized a vehicle parked Santa Monica at 1:45 p.m. petty theft in the 8000 block of the 6100 block of Wilshire at 6:30 near the corner of Sycamore and At 7:23 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 4:10 p.m. p.m. Sunset. committed a petty theft in the 200 At 1:56 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Beverly Drive. stole a vehicle parked in the 8900 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of Santa Monica. committed a grand theft in the 700 stole a vehicle parked near the cle parked in the 7200 block of Oct. 4 block of Wilcox. corner of Cahuenga and Franklin. Sunset at 4:10 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 7100 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a Oct. 4 At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a residential burglary in Monica at 7:50 p.m. petty theft in the 6700 block of assaulted a victim in the 6100 the 1000 block of Summit. Sunset at 9:30 p.m. At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Franklin. Oct. 5 burglarized a vehicle parked in the West Hollywood At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect 5000 block of Rosewood. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 4:39 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 tim near the corner of Hollywood Sheriff’s Station committed a petty theft in the 1100 block of N. Curson. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- and Highland at 4 p.m. block of N. La Brea. tim in the 4000 block of Wilshire at Sept. 29 An unknown suspect burglarized a 11:30 a.m. At 7:05 p.m., an attempted grand Oct. 6 vehicle parked near the corner of theft was reported near the corner At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect Eleanor and Lillian at 11 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- of Orange and Hollywood. assaulted a victim in the 8800 At 4 a.m., a suspect assaulted a pect committed a petty theft in the block of Santa Monica. victim during a domestic violence At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 8100 block of W. Third. An unknown suspect committed a incident near the corner of Clark pect committed a grand theft in the petty theft in the 7500 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a and Sunset. 200 block of S. Poinsettia Place. An unknown suspect burglarized a Sunset at 9 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 October 10, 2019

of chopped lettuce tossed with cut, the cauliflower steak Dine, drink and dwell at Arts grilled corn, chopped tomatoes and topped with chopped cucumbers and small medallions of almonds, parsley and mozzarella cheese. a squeeze of lemon District Firehouse Restaurant Dishes are served on beautiful juice. black and white Robert Siegel Meat lovers rave Executive Chef Ashley Abodeely Studio tableware. Enjoy a Caesar about the New York and her female culinary team pre- salad of baby greens and purple kale strip steak served pare artful American favorites with topped with crunchy garlic crou- with dijon butter and a wood-fired spin at Arts District tons, a squeeze of preserved Meyer rosemary. Sauces Firehouse Restaurant. lemon and thick shavings of include buttermilk The newer restaurant, located in a Parmesan cheese. ranch, blistered historic 1927 firehouse on the Try the smoked trout tartine on tomato, black pep- ground floor of a unique indepen- thick grilled toast with sliced crisp percorn jus, salsa dent boutique hotel, is getting won- radish and aromatic dill, or the verde, garlic hol- derful accolades with its fun bar and By Jill Weinlein wood-fired Japanese sweet potato landaise or buffalo dining menu in the Arts District. topped with salsa verde, yogurt and sauce. Multiple dining areas, including a toasted pine nuts. Several snacks on For dessert, a covered patio running the length of Canyon and Manuela. the menu are good options, too, plate of rich choco- the building and an event space on Sip on the Rosé Fifty-Fifty cock- including homemade focaccia and late semifreddo with the firemen’s former handball court, tail, made with one part Plymouth garlic oil, marinated olives, and milk jam, saffron offer plenty of seating. Off the bar is Gin, one part Lillet Rosé and a deviled eggs with crispy prosciutto. and a crunchy glass a comfortable lounge and an al fres- grapefruit twist and served with a Abodelly’s special crispy fried sugar roof is deli- co sitting area around a blazing out- large ice cube. The Plymoth Aerial chicken is served with two moist cious. The rich door fire pit. is made with bergamot, rosé and dill- and yogurt-biscuits on a light chocolate brownie – photo by Jill Weinelin It took three years to restore the Luxardo Bitter Bianco. gravy. Whole branzino topped with topped with a gener- The smoked trout toast is heavenly at Arts District charm of the firehouse into a hotel The restaurant offers an interest- fresh herbs sits on a purée of ous scoop of vanilla Firehouse Restaurant. and restaurant. Guests enter through ing list of wines by the glass. A light crushed squash, zucchini and wood- ice cream, swirl of large, red firehouse garage doors to orange Jolie Laide skin contact fired charred scallions. chocolate sauce and a small carafe drinks in a historic firehouse reach the lobby and coffee bar. A pinot gris from Mendocino pairs For pasta, try the tortellini with filled with rainbow sprinkles to dwelling. Arts District Firehouse pastry case is filled with sweet treats well with salads: an heirloom toma- grilled maitake mushrooms, a sprin- pour on top – won’t disappoint, Restaurant is open for lunch, baked by the restaurant’s pastry chef to with sliced, grilled peaches and a kling of goat cheese, corn and either. brunch and dinner. $$$ 710 S. Rose Lawrence, formerly of Rustic dollop of creamy burrata, and a mix breadcrumbs. Vegetarians can enjoy Enjoy wood-fired food and Santa Fe Ave., (213)947-3010.

The Original Farmers Market’s eties; the “All-Alaskan Pig Races” ly bands including the Devil’s Box Celebrate fall fun at the Farmers Market oldest celebration, Fall Festival, featuring flat-track racing and hur- String Band, Merle Jagger, Deke returns to Third and Fairfax on dling pigs; fall-themed arts and crafts; Dickerson & The Whippersnappers, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13. and a classic “no hands” pie-eating The Miners, Abby Girl & The Real A community favorite since 1934, contest sponsored by Du-par’s. Deal, The Deltaz, The Stardust the 85th annual Fall Festival is a Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Game Zone Ramblers, Elijah Ocean and the family-friendly weekend celebration will feature pumpkin bowling, Johnny Cash tribute band The with crafts, pig races, live music, a candy corn hole, pumpkin decorat- Walking Phoenixes. petting zoo, a pie eating contest and ing, pumpkin putting, an R.I.P. ring The Fall Festival runs from 11 more. The weekend event has activi- toss and pumpkin knock. Photo a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 11 a.m. ties for all ages and includes child- opportunities are available with the to 7 p.m. on Oct. 13. The Original sized, pedal-powered tractor pull festive decor throughout the market. Farmers Market is located at 6333 competitions; an animal-friendly pet- Attendees can enjoy live music W. Third St. For information, visit ting zoo with creatures of many vari- from country, western and rockabil- farmersmarketla.com.

photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market The Fall Festival at the Original Farmers Market features a pie eating contest and many other fun activities.

In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax (323)933-8446 • (323)933-8440 18 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘MathAlive!’ opens at California Science Center “MathAlive!,” an interactive exhibition that lets guests experi- ence math in action, runs through Jan. 5, 2020, at the California Science Center. The exhibit, underwritten by Raytheon Company, brings mathematics to life and reveals how it inspires sports, games, design, music, entertainment, nature, space and robotics. Fun, immersive and innovative experiences help guests under- stand how math is used through- out the world. Highlights include a downhill race in which visitors “ride” snowboards and a photo booth where guests capture their own image in a 360-degree freeze action photo. “We’re excited to host an exhi- photo courtesy of MathAlive! bition where people of all ages can Two children race downhill on snowboards at the “MathAlive!” exhibition explore the role of math in science at the California Science Center. photo by Bill Devlin and technology and how it helps us solve engineering challenges,” said California Science Center classrooms and homes,” said Roy President Jeffrey Rudolph. “The Azevedo, president of Raytheon Volunteers make Big Sunday’s hands-on experiences help make “The hands-on Space and Airborne Systems. “We the connection that math is a cre- experiences help hope this experience gets them book donation a big success ative force found in everyday make the connection excited about math and a future life.” career in STEM.” Big Sunday recently held its seventh annual “Books ‘N Brunch” event The exhibit features six themed that math is a cre- In “Extreme Weather Alert,” in late September with hundreds of people of all ages helping to sort, cat- galleries: Outdoor Action, Build ative force found in guests can analyze weather data, egorize and box over 10,000 books for donation to schools, afterschool Your World, Future Style, Kickin’ record their own weather report programs, shelters and hospitals. Organizations that received the books It, Game Plan and Robotics and everyday life.” and send it to themselves. “Cyber included Assistance League of Los Angeles, Saban Community Clinic, A Space. Each gallery is filled with Security” takes visitors inside an Place Called Home and the Department of Children and Family mechanical and multi-media inter- Jeffrey Rudolph, online computer game where they Services’ Shelter Care Program. Big Sunday, based at 6111 Melrose active experiences that challenge California Science Center are challenged to defend against Ave., has hundreds of opportunities for people to help throughout the guests to compete, build, optimize President invaders, such as computer bugs year and is always seeking volunteers. For information, visit or play. Videos and graphic dis- and viruses, using computer pass- bigsunday.org. plays show professionals, celebri- showing young people how math codes, multi-factor authentication ties and visionaries explaining touches just about everything in and simple code sequences. party” and control Curiosity, Drive. It is open daily from 10 how they use math in their respec- their daily lives – from the sports Visitors can engineer a modern NASA’s latest Mars rover. a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, tive fields. they watch to the robots that are city, edit their own animated The California Science Center call (323)724-3623, or visit cali- “With ‘MathAlive!,’ we’re now becoming a staple inside their movies, jump into a “binary dance is located at 700 Exposition Park forniasciencecenter.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 October 10, 2019

Nine O’Clock Players presents children’s live theater Nine O’Clock Players has announced its upcoming 90th anniversary season of field trip opportunities for the 2019-20 school year and is currently accepting reservations for the “Jack and the Giant” and “Velveteen Rabbit” shows. Nine O’Clock Players, a pro- photo by Eugene Powers, Courtesy of The Hollywood Museum gram of the Assistance League of Alison Arngrim, Ernest Hardin Jr., Kathryn Sermak, Donelle Dadigan and Los Angeles based in Hollywood, Kathy Garver were on hand to honor Bette Davis. has offered educating, uplifting and entertaining productions for children since 1929. Hollywood Museum honors Bette Davis All performances will be held at The Hollywood Museum is paying tribute to screen legend Bette Davis 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, as part of its Lobby Tribute Series. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The The museum unveiled Davis’ artifacts and personal items owned and school field trip price is $8 per worn by her on Oct. 6, including costumes and wardrobe from “All About seat. Eve,” “The Virgin Queen” and “The Bride Came C.O.D.” Administrators are encouraged The Hollywood Museum is located at 1660 N. Highland Ave. The muse- to submit a reservation form by um is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 visiting nineoclockplayers.com. for adults, $12 for seniors or students with ID and $5 for children under the Nine O’Clock Players also offers age of 5. For tickets or information, visit thehollywoodmuseum.com, or field trips to its 2 p.m. public per- call (323)464-7776. formances on Sundays. For groups of 20 or more, tickets are $10 each. For questions and information, Washington Irving branch library call Lenore Schlachtman at photo courtesy of Nine O’Clock Players (323)683-0123, or email nopfield- Nine O’Clock Players offers fun and educational shows, including a explores cultural diversity [email protected]. previous production of “Beauty and the Beast.” The Washington Irving branch of more inclusive communities. the Los Angeles Public Library, “American public libraries have located at 4117 W. Washington played an important role in wel- Celebrate Sukkot at Hollywood Temple Beth El Blvd., was awarded a 2019 Library coming newcomers throughout our Enjoy the joyful festival of Sukkot booths known as sukkoth covered Cantor Andrew Erman, followed Innovation Lab grant from history,” said Julie Fry, president with a barbecue, music, singing and by branches. The holiday reflects the by Jewish and Israeli karaoke. California Humanities for its and CEO of California Humanities. joyful expression in a sukkah on ideal of the peaceful protection of The barbecue dinner is $14 for “Connecting Cultures” project, a “We congratulate the 10 grantees Sunday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. God and marks appreciation of the members, $18 for nonmembers, series of free library programs pro- whose projects will promote under- at Hollywood Temple Beth El, 1317 fall harvest and the coming winter. $10 for students and $8 for children moting empathy and understanding standing and provide insight into a N. Crescent Heights Blvd. The barbecue begins at 5 p.m. 12 and under. Reservations in of diverse cultures. wide range of topics, issues and The Sukkoth festival commemo- and will offer a choice of fish, advance are required by visiting The “Connecting Cultures” pro- experiences.” rates the march of the ancient people chicken or veggie burgers. brownpapertickets.com/event/4398 grams include an author discussion The public is invited to of Israel across the Sinai from Celebrating the holiday in the tem- 619. For information, call on Mexican American immigration “Connecting Cultures” events at the Egyptian slavery to freedom in ple’s sukkah in a ceremony led by (323)656-3150, or e-mail tem- history, an Ethiopian music and Washington Irving Branch. On Israel. It is marked by gathering in Rabbi Norbert Weinberg and [email protected]. dance performance and an Asian Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m., Dr. cooking demonstration on Oct. 12, Francisco Balderrama will discuss 19 and 23, respectively. his book “A Decade of Betrayal: “I thank California Humanities Mexican Repatriation in the for the award and for the exciting 1930s.” Signed copies will be dis- opportunity to highlight the diversi- tributed to attendees. ty in our community at Washington On Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m., Irving through the lens of food, an afternoon of Ethiopian music dance and history,” said adult and dance will be followed by a tra- librarian Krystal Messer. ditional coffee ceremony. The Washington Irving branch The Asian Pacific Islander was one of 10 public libraries Forward Movement will demon- statewide selected for the Library strate healthy alternative ways to Innovation Lab grant, as well as a enjoy Asian dishes on Wednesday, nine-month professional develop- Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. Participants will ment experience and cash grants of receive produce to create their own up to $5,000. Participating libraries dishes at home. develop innovative programs in For information, visit response to the needs and circum- lapl.org/branches/washington-irv- stances of immigrants to foster ing or call call (323)734-6303. 20 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Chef Dominique Crenn honored Sunday Funday delights families at The Wallis at March of Dimes auction The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announced March of Dimes will present world-renowned chef Dominique Crenn Sunday Funday, a series of interac- with the 2019 MOD ICON Award at the Signature Chefs Auction for her tive, free, family-friendly dance, culinary excellence and her relentless push for innovation, sustainability music and theatre experiences. and equality. The auction will take place on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the SLS The events will take place each Hotel in Beverly Hills. month from Oct. 13 to July 12, “I am so happy to support March of Dimes, an organization which drives excluding February, on the Wallis’ innovation and works for equality to improve the health of moms and outdoor Promenade Terrace. babies for more than 80 years,” Crenn said. The programs include Dance Culinary celebrities Brooke Williamson, Timothy Hollingsworth, Aarti Sundays with award-winning Sequeria and Nancy Silverton, the 2018 March of Dimes ICON Award dancer, director and choreographer honoree, are joining forces with over 11 local master chefs to raise funds Debbie Allen and friends, engag- to benefit the March of Dimes’ mission to lead the ing dance classes in salsa, hip-hop, fight for the health of all moms and babies. The flamenco, Bollywood, African and evening will consist of tasting the most desir- Vogue geared for people of all able cuisine, prepared and served by culinary ages and abilities taught by some masters from top local establishments, fol- of the country’s leading dance photo courtesy of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts lowed by a seated dessert program and live instructors and choreographers. Children and adults enjoy toe-tapping fun at Dance Sundays, a part of auction. Tony Hale, Emmy-award winning Story Pirates is a musical sketch Sunday Funday at the Wallis. actor, will host the evening, and Billy Harris comedy show adapted from wildly returns as auctioneer. imaginative stories written by kids ted to presenting exceptional and a variety of free programs for the “We are grateful to work with these tal- that is suitable for children age 5 entertaining family programs that entire community to enjoy and ented chefs who are artists, innova- and older. Park Bent delights chil- engage and inspire children and participate in.” tors and philanthropists,” said Amy dren age 7 and older and families adults of all ages,” said the Wallis’ The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Dittmore, senior development with his original music, sly wit and Artistic Director Paul Crewes. Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- manager for March of Dimes warm humor. “Sunday Funday activates our tion or the schedule, call (310)746- Greater Los Angeles. “This “The Wallis is deeply commit- beautiful Promenade Terrace with 4000, or visit thewallis.org. exclusive evening is a great opportunity to experience the carefully curated menu deigned LA Phil presents to taste the diverse epicurean talent in Los Angeles while ‘Conversations celebrating and supporting this great cause.” photo credit of Kelsey McClellan with Nick’ Crenn is the co-owner and Dominique Crenn chef of the three-Michelin- The Los Angeles Philharmonic starred restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. Crenn was featured on presents a one-night event with the second season of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table” and is one of the most Nick Cave at the Walt Disney acclaimed chefs in the U.S. Concert Hall on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. The SLS Hotel is located at 465 S. La Cienega Blvd. For information, Having recently taken his show to visit marchofdimeschefsla.com, or call Amanda Butler at (818)296-6882, sold-out venues in Australia and or email her at [email protected]. New Zealand and with a sold-out tour of the United Kingdom and Europe to come this spring, Cave returns to North America with Digital lottery for L.A. premiere of “Conversations with Nick Cave,” a series of music and open discussion ‘Anastasia’ at The Pantages events. He will take questions directly from the audience and per- photo courtesy of Daniel Boud The Hollywood Pantages The Hollywood Pantages form some of his most beloved Nick Cave is holding a night of music and open discussions. Theatre announced that the Los Theatre is located at 6233 songs on piano. Angeles premiere of “Anastasia” Hollywood Blvd. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is will offer a limited number of For tickets or information, visit located at 111 S. 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They embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. 5969 Melrose Ave. • (323)467-7124 • (corner of Wilcox) Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 October 10, 2019 Movie monsters take center stage in new exhibit The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County presents “Natural History of Horror,” an Plan would have brought exhibit on view through April 19, 2020, at the museum in Exposition Park. Metro rail through WeHo NHM’s homegrown Hollywood exhibition links science, history and the art of movie making by explor- ing scientific discoveries – from early experiments in animal electric- ity to the excavation of King Tut’s tomb – that inspired some of cine- ma’s most iconic monsters. Featuring 17 objects from NHM’s collection and four of Universal Pictures’ iconic monster movies (“Dracula,” “Frankenstein,” “The Mummy” and “Creature from the Black Lagoon”), visitors will discov- er the scientific inspiration for the photo courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC classic monsters through rare movie Visitors can enjoy photographs, props, ephemera and memorabilia from props, film footage, hands-on inter- classic monster movies in a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum actives and specimens. in Exposition Park. “Los Angeles is universally known as the entertainment capital of the world, and we are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor Universal to highlight beloved movie monsters and showcase our own Moving Image collection, along with scientific artifacts and speci- mens from our collections that illus- trate the inspiration for these iconic cinema monsters,” said Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, NHMLAC presi- dent and director. “Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the origins of the monsters that inspire horror films to this day and at the same time get up close to rarely-seen objects from our outstanding Hollywood collection, just in time for Halloween.” The exhibition presents scientific A public notice published in the June 9, 1983, issue of the Park discoveries and unexplained illness- Labrea News showed the proposed route for the Los Angeles Rapid es that inspired the horror stories and Transit Project, which was to be the city’s first “Metro Rail Project.” movies that led to the creation of The route extended from downtown Los Angeles along Wilshire some of cinema’s most popular 19th Boulevard to Fairfax Avenue, where it turned north toward Sunset and 20th century monsters. Visitors Boulevard and then east toward Hollywood and Cahuenga boulevards will enjoy harrowing true stories and before proceeding north to Universal City. The route was never adopt- original objects that bring their ed, with officials opting instead for a subway line extending north favorite scary movies to life. The from Wilshire/Western and west through Hollywood before turning exhibition also showcases north toward North Hollywood. The proposed route that was shown NHMLAC’s extensive Moving would have served West Hollywood, which is currently considering Image collection, which can be fur- \Across 7. options for building a Metro rail line that would offer service through ther explored in “Becoming Los Tease 1. 8. the city. Angeles,” a permanent exhibition Letter abbr. Obtain 4. 9. about L.A. history. Rude person Sci. course 8. “Universal is thrilled to be a part Distinct social class 10. Suspire 13. of this one-of-a-kind exhibition,” Tolkien beast 11. Golf location 14. said Holly Goline, Universal film Bombeck of “At Wit’s End” 12. Miscalculate, perhaps KCCLA celebrates Korean Hangul 15. executive. “It made sense that our More flashier 15. Part of the leg 16. classic monsters would be shown “O Sole ___” 20. How-___ 17. alongside the scientific artifacts from Auto pioneer Karl 21. Nile biter 18. (Alphabet) Day with online contest NHM’s collections as they give Graphics machine 25. Road surface 19. background on the science that South African city 26. Notable period 22. To commemorate the designa- “Recently, the popularity of inspired their creation. These iconic Yes ___ (choice words) 27. London dessert 23. tion of California Hangul Day, the Hallyu (the Korean Wave) has sig- monsters have such an enduring Kin 29. Evidence collectors 24. Korean Cultural Center, Los nificantly increased through K- legacy across generations of fans, so Error 30. Fashion first name 28. Angeles will host a celebration of pop, K-drama, K-food, K-beauty having them be part of this exhibi- Don’t use the Visa 31. Autograph, briefly Hangul Day with a language and and more,” said Wijin Park, direc- 33. tion at a museum we all know and Starch resembling sago 32. City map abbr. video contest running through tor of the Korean Cultural Center, 35. love gives guests the opportunity to Tizzy 34. “You don’t mean me?!” Friday, Nov. 15, on Instagram. Los Angeles. “As a result, many 36. It’s close to the Rockies see these stories come to life in a 36. Toronto media inits. People can celebrate Hangul people have expressed a strong 43. Sir Lawrence Olivier, for one new way.” 37. Palmas de ___ (journalist award) Day (Korean Alphabet Day) by interest in learning the Korean lan- 44. PC monitor symbol Visitors can view the Creature 38. 2012 NBA breakout Jeremy submitting a video about their per- guage. Through the designation of 45. Musical performance costume from “Creature from the 39. Over the counter sonal experiences with Hangul or ‘Hangul Day,’ Hallyu will expand 49. Publishers Black Lagoon,” shackles that bound 40. Biol. or bot. Korean culture. Participants must into diverse areas of Korean culture 54. ‘’Visage’’ feature the monster in “Frankenstein,” art- 41. +, on an AA batt. be 13 or older and the contest has and the Korean Cultural Center, 55. Bread of India work and illustrations from the 42. E.R. employees youth and adult divisions. L.A. will organize more Korean 56. Texas seaport 1830s paired with film stills and 46. Implant deeply Applicants are asked to post a cultural events to highlight the 62. Key of Ravel’s Piano Trio props from “Dracula” and wrap- 47. video up to 60 seconds long or pho- importance of Hangul.” 64. River of Cairo Duplicate pings from the “The Mummy” worn 48. tographs depicting their Hangul Winners will be announced on 65. Cousin on “The Addams Family” Ending for a toy dog by actor Boris Karloff. 50. Prefix meaning “one” and Korean culture experienced on Nov. 26 on the KCCLA website Additional anecdotes are 66. Skin art 51. With no trouble Instagram with the tags #kccla, and will be notified by email. For explained throughout the exhibition 67. Fabric collections 52. Faze #hangul and #koreanculture. information, visit hangul.kccla.org. with relics and props from the origi- 68. Corporation type 53. Informant nal films. “Godzilla: A Living 69. Very funny 56. Big bank Atomic Bomb” will also be on dis- 70. Watch feature, perhaps 71. Slangy “OK” 57. On top of play from Oct. 16 through April 19 58. on the second floor of NHM. The Persuaded Festival honors Latino playwrights 59. case focuses on the real-life nuclear Down Pet that needs plenty of water 60. Short plays by Latino play- group named after a Latinx icon. tests carried out on Bikini Atoll that 1. Cheerleader’s gear Not say directly 61. wrights at the Short+Sweet General admission is $20 per inspired the monster. 2. Kind of reasoning, after “a” Without thinking 62. Hollywood Festival run Oct. 11 program. The Marilyn Monroe Entry to the exhibit is free with 3. Looks down on ___ loss for words through Oct. 14 at the Marilyn Theatre is located at 7963 Santa NHM general admission. The muse- 4. Fashionable clothing store 63. Cover with graffiti, e.g. Monroe Theatre. The plays are Monica Blvd. For tickets, visit um is located at 900 Exposition 5. Baseball’s Hershiser See Answers page 26 divided into four groups, each Sweet-Tix.com. Blvd. For information, visit nhm.org. 6. Start for “bus” or “present” 22 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Breast cancer charity supporters can do Metro line expected to two walks for the price of one see high ridership Supporters of Susan G. Komen From page 1 Los Angeles County can register for two walks for the price of one and County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, he wanted to be sure the council enjoy a pancake breakfast in con- 3rd District, has expressed inter- was considering the potential junction with National Breast est in working with West construction impacts, and Mayor Cancer Awareness Month. Hollywood. John D’Amico wanted to recom- The 5K Fun Walk and Pancake Without the city and county mend particular routes to Metro. Breakfast event, hosted by Citadel joining the EIFD, West D’Amico said the council is in Outlets Property and Ruby’s Diner, Hollywood could still raise as support of the routes that would will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, much as $1.1 billion by 2065, travel beneath San Vicente starting at 7 a.m. with a Health Fair which should be enough to cover Boulevard, as those would pro- at the Citadel’s Center Court from the contribution expected to vide West Hollywood the most 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. emerge from the city’s negotia- potential income from an EIFD The entrance fee is $25, and reg- tions with Metro. The entire pro- and would best accommodate istrants will also be eligible to par- ject is expected to cost Metro the council’s wish for a Metro ticipate in the “More Than Pink $6.4 billion, and between station at San Vicente and Santa Walk” at Dodger Stadium on Metro’s $2.24 billion in Measure Monica boulevards. Saturday, Feb. 29, at no additional M funds, West Hollywood’s con- “If we’re sending them a letter cost. tribution and potential help from that says we can come up with a The Citadel Outlets is located at the city and county, the project billion dollars, we should also, in 100 Citadel Drive. For information photo courtesy of Marcus Couvson stands a good chance of being that letter, say what we want to and to register, visit Registrants for the 5K Fun Walk and Pancake Breakfast event can also fast-tracked, Barthakur said. buy with it,” D’Amico said. pinksaves.com/events. participate in the “More Than Pink Wall.” Plus, such solid financial footing Joanna Hankamer, principal and a high number of riders – as planner of capital and special many as 91,000 per day – make projects for West Hollywood, the project even more likely to pushed back, as Metro’s environ- Walk supports fight against Alzheimer’s receive federal and state grants mental impact report – a contract and loans, Barthakur said, fur- for which is likely to be awarded Alzheimer’s Los Angeles will to benefit people suffering from caregivers. ther increasing the viability of by Metro’s board late this year or hold its annual “Walk4ALZ” on Alzheimer’s and dementia. A celebration with entertain- the earlier schedule. early next year – will study only Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Los Alzheimer’s Los Angeles has ment, booths and fun activities is “My firm works nationally on two or three routes – narrowed Angeles State Historic Park. been serving families dealing with held at the end of the walk. The a number of transit projects, and down from the six options that Registration begins at 8, and the Alzheimer’s diagnoses and other Los Angeles State Historic Park is when we look at the project’s have been presented – and will walk starts at 10 a.m. The one- forms of dementia for almost 40 located at 1245 N. Spring St., near competitiveness, particularly in offer more information about the mile walk is open to people all years. Much of the funds raised downtown Los Angeles. attracting state and federal fund- potential number and locations ages and abilities and raises are used to provide free resources, For information, visit ing, this project is really out- of rail stations. awareness and funds for programs support groups and counseling for connect.alzheimersla.org. standing,” Barthakur added. In the end, with Hankamer’s City staff made sure to clarify agreement, D’Amico and the that this is not a promise of any other council members voted money from the city. unanimously to offer their pre- Hammer Museum to honor artist Judy “We are confident that we liminary suggestion for a pre- have met Metro’s challenge, ferred route traveling under which was, to quote their previ- San Vicente Boulevard, pend- Chicago, filmmaker Jordan Peele at gala ous board report, to ‘demonstrate ing the results of further stud- The Hammer Museum will that a reasonable ability to fund, ies, as part of the letter they honor feminist artist Judy Chicago operate and accelerate delivery sent with the funding informa- and filmmaker Jordan Peele at the of the project exists.’ So it’s not a tion to Metro. Gala in the Garden on Saturday, commitment of funding; it’s a Echoing many of the public Oct. 12. demonstration of capacity,” said speakers, the council members The annual celebration recog- David Fenn, associate planner stressed the great need for the nizes artists and innovators who for West Hollywood. project. have made profound contributions The public speakers were “There will be concerns that to society through their work. largely supportive of the project, come up through the construc- “We are thrilled to honor Judy though some concerns were tion process … but we know that Chicago and Jordan Peele, two raised by community members this is something that is impor- artists whose groundbreaking and council members alike. West tant for our long-term future,” works resonate across our political Hollywood resident and former Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath and cultural landscape,” said Councilman Steve Martin said said. Hammer Director Ann Philbin. “Judy Chicago is a pioneer of fem- inist art and education. Her installa- tion ‘The Dinner Party’ is a land- mark artwork of the last 50 years. photo courtesy of Claudette Barius/Universal Pictures photo courtesy of Donald Woodman Jordan Peele has emerged as one of Jordan Peele Judy Chicago today’s most incisive social com- mentators through his genre-bust- ing films ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us.’ Judy low.” The Hammer Museum is located and Jordan, each in their own way, Proceeds from the gala will sup- at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- have redefined their fields and port the Hammer’s exhibitions and mation, call (310)443-7026, or opened doors for more artists to fol- public programs. email [email protected].

Gay Men’s Chorus of L.A. kicks off 41st season photo courtesy of Ami Vitale “W|ALLS: Defend, Divide and the Divine” invites guests to contemplate The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los to end GMCLA’s fiscal year in a the Byrds, as well as the male cho- how structures affect the human psyche. Angeles, one of the country’s much stronger position.” rus world premiere of “There Will longest-running and largest Season 41 will begin with the Be Rest” and “Earth Song” by com- LGBTQ arts organizations, annual Holiday Spectacular, con- poser and USC professor Frank Exhibit at Annenberg Space for announced its Season 41 concerts ducted by interim Artistic Director Ticheli. will be held at the Alex Theatre and Jenny Wong, on Dec. 21 at 2 and 8 The season will conclude with Photography looks at barriers Walt Disney Concert Hall. p.m. and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the the gala concert Queen/of the Night “We are coming off a historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. Wong on July 18 at 7 p.m. at the Walt “W|ALLS: Defend, Divide and human psyche and why walls are 40th season of concerts that culmi- will lead the choir in choral classics Disney Concert Hall. The concert the Divine,” a complex, challeng- being continuously built. The show is nated in our sold-out gala concert at and timeless Christmas carols, plus will celebrate the music of the band ing and immersive photo exhibition curated by Dr. Jen Sudul Edwards, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and we a medley of hits from the film Queen and the arias that inspired at the Annenberg Space for chief curator and curator of contem- had the extraordinary opportunity “Love Actually,” Broadway bonan- the band. The event will also Photography that explores civiliza- porary art at the Mint Museum in to perform over the summer at both zas and Mariah Carey’s anthem. include GMCLA’s annual fundrais- tion’s relationship with barriers, Charlotte, North Carolina. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood The California Sound on April 4 er with a pre- and post-concert gala. runs through Dec. 29. The Annenberg Space for Bowl,” said Executive Director at 8 p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m. will Guest artists will be announced at a “W|ALLS” features works by over Photography is located at 2000 Lou Spisto. “The audience and highlight classic pop harmonies later date. 70 artists and photographers, includ- Avenue of the Stars. community support we received that put the California Sound on the For Season 41 ticket packages, ing Carol Guzy, Moises Saman and For information, visit annenberg- during the anniversary season was map with songs from the Beach visit GMCLA.org/subscribe, or call John Moore. It invites guests to con- photospace.org/exhibits/walls, or overwhelming and has allowed us Boys, the Mamas and the Papas and (424)239-6506. template how the structures affect the call (213)403-3000. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 October 10, 2019

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So, he left come- tion, “Joker” masks its true face: self-described “involuntary celi- dy to create subversive comic book boredom. bates,” mostly white men online movies, as he describes his inten- The only saving grace is Joaquin who made the Southern Poverty tions for the genre. Phoenix’s wacky performance as Law Center’s list of hate groups. While nothing funny actually Arthur Fleck, an original name None of these concerns amount to occurs in “Joker” – not a single used in this film. This Joker is a much on screen. humorous moment – the real joke’s mentally ill aspiring stand-up Perhaps “Joker’s” most note- on Phillips. His definition of turn- comic (that bit hails from Alan Moore’s highly controversial “The worthy political commentary orig- ing the genre on its head apparent- photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Killing Joke”) whose day job as a inates with director Todd Phillips’ ly means slow-motion dance mon- Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, better known as “Joker,” in a new clown only ends in misery. That’s reasons for jumping ship from tages and predictable blocking, film about the DC Comics supervillain. raunchy comedies to a supervillain twisting hallucinations to on-the- OK. He finds a new murderous flick. “Woke Culture” took the nose dialogue. Drunk on its own calling following some revelations sting out of comedy, he told Vanity importance and aesthetic contribu- about his past. important, more lasting, than it year. Quick summary: everyone Of all the ways to tell this story, really is. sucks, so nothing matters. “The to portray the best villain in DC Phillips is like M. Night Dark Knight” did it better. Comics’ library of characters, this Shyamalan, a one-hit-wonder who “Joker” doesn’t know what it is easily the most cliché. We get it. keeps getting gigs in hopes he’ll wants to say, so it orders everything This Joker’s more awkward. He’s pop out another golden egg. He on the menu. Blame society. Blame pushed to the edge by a vile city. struck gold with “The Hangover” mom. Blame all those youths and He has clearly identified medical but couldn’t develop an original Wall Street types. Blame mental issues. His daddy issues are only idea for the sequels. History repeats health (that one never ages well or surpassed by overbearing mommy as Phillips once again exploits rings true). And nothing invokes problems. “Watchmen” already name recognition. So many melo- realism like a protagonist (or antag- tried this all. dramatic moments with minimal onist, here) smoking indoors. Only Ever since “The Dark Knight,” setup rely more on spectators’ broken people smoke, so the cliché the Academy and other major knowledge of the character than goes. awards haven’t known what to do what the film effectively does. Every time an allegedly dark film with superhero media. “Joker” The Joker is a compelling figure, premieres in the superhero genre seemed like a good fit as a gritty and Phoenix a proven talent. Too (supervillain films count), some character study that relies on mood bad self-indulgent filmmaking and online clickbait questions the future over action. Phillips desperately ironic pop song choices straight of the genre. Does “Joker” mark the tries to create this generation’s from the Tarantino playbook get in end of superhero films? How will Michael Corleone with more the way. And that grand finale. “Joker” change superhero cinema? clown makeup. Alas, an R rating After an hour and half, our villain Yawn. “Joker” doesn’t deserve a ensures no quality. Dark and finally embraces his inevitable alter deep examination or high praise for photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures gloomy isn’t a recipe for success, ego, only to provide the most self- doing anything that hasn’t already Joaquin Phoenix’s memorable performance is a high point in “Joker.” but it sure helps a film feel far more serving, generic monologue this been done. It needs a redo. Getty Museum exhibit focuses on Manet’s late works The J. Paul Getty Museum pre- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., p.m. For information, visit sents the “Manet and Modern and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 getty.edu, or call (310)440-7300. Beauty” exhibit running through Jan. 12, 2020. The exhibit is the first major museum exhibit to focus on Édouard Manet’s late work and fea- tures over 90 paintings and draw- ings. The exhibit looks at Manet’s late years, his rise to popularity in the 1860s and the launch of the Impressionist movement in the early 1870s. “Manet is a titan of modern art, photo by Alma Guzman but most art historical narratives Young vocalists Jacquelynne Fontaine, Michele Patzakis and about his achievement focus on his early and mid-career work,” said Joshua Wheeker came together at the 2018 “Gala Viennese Timothy Potts, director of the Getty Luncheon.” Museum. “Many of his later paint- ings are of extraordinary beauty, executed at the height of his artistic prowess – despite the fact that he Loren L. Zachary Society was already afflicted with the ill- ness that would lead to his early death. These works sparkle with an honors young opera singers insistent, perhaps even defiant, sense of life. Presenting many icon- The Loren L. Zachary Society director Daniel Faltus, trumpeter ic paintings . . . alongside pastels will host its annual “Gala Peter Hubner and pianist Laszlo and intimate watercolors, ‘Manet Viennese Luncheon” on Sunday, Cser. and Modern Beauty’ takes a fresh Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Four The Loren L. Zachary Society look at this justly renowned and Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at is dedicated to enhancing the ever-popular artist.” Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny careers of young opera singers The exhibit is divided into five Drive. and provides financial support. sections: “La Vie Moderne,” The event is supported by the Founded by the late Dr. Loren L. “Portraits of an Era,” “The Four Consul General of Austria Zachary and Nedra Zachary in Seasons Project,” “Manet at Andreas Launer and celebrates 1972, the Zachary Society for the Bellevue” and “Flowers, Fruits and Vienna and its musical and artis- Performing Arts holds a vocal Gardens.” It is curated by Getty tic culture. International opera competition for young opera curators Scott Allan and Emily star mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic singers every year. The 48th Beeny and Gloria Groom, chair of will be honored. anniversary Grand Finals Concert European painting and sculpture Soprano Kerriann Otano and will be held on Sunday, May 17, and David and Mary Winton Green tenor Dane Suarez will provide 2020, at the Wilshire Ebell Curator at the Art Institute of musical entertainment at the gala Theatre. Chicago. with sopranos Julie Adams and Tickets to the gala are $170. The Getty Center is located at Michele Patzakis, mezzo-soprano For information, call (310)276- 1200 Getty Center. Hours are Lydia Brown, pianist and musical 2731, or visit zacharysociety.org. Tuesday through Friday and Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 October 10, 2019 Mayor lauds smoking ban, public art, Native musicians to transportation improvements highlight festivities at From page 1 SOOMBYism – Sacramento out of the pitfalls of overheated job con- “We have achieved an admirable my backyard – and encouraged centration in already dense areas, equilibrium with a diverse cos- City Hall state lawmakers to look outside of we would thereby also further the mopolitan population, which From page 1 large cities for places to build new goals of geographic equity,” includes over 50% renters and over homes, such as the Central Valley, Mirisch said. “We don’t need blan- 60% of our residents who live in tures, but everyone is invited,” Tippie and MATO WayUhi. Bakersfield and Barstow. ket upzoning. That’s not real hous- multifamily housing. Equilibrium is said O’Farrell, a member of the Special performances by ing policy.” a good thing.” of the Wyandotte Nation. Indigenous Enterprise and a “Our goal is to ... Mirisch said “Wall Street and Aside from discussions of growth “Hosting the talented fashion show by Obsidian developers” are being put in charge and development, Mirisch also took Xiuhtezcatl and A Tribe Called Collective are also included. work toward a of housing policy, and they’re using time to look at the progress made in Red this year will help elevate “Celebrating Indigenous system of public it as “an investment vehicle,” lead- his mayoral term and the city’s the importance of honoring the Peoples Day is an act of resis- ing to the construction of more lux- plans for the future. Mirisch lauded contributions and sacrifices tance and love,” Xiuhtezcatl transportation ury housing units that will not help the city’s tobacco ban, which is like- made by our ancestors while said. “As an artist, performing on that people address the state’s problems with ly to be the strictest in the country putting the charade of Columbus stages worldwide gives me the affordable housing and homeless- when it goes into effect in 2021. Day and the false narrative that platform to represent my com- actually use ness. He also discussed changes in he personifies in the past where munity and my ancestors, and to because they “Building more Porsches, or transportation that are already it belongs.” come together to celebrate the tonight, Rolls Royces” – a nod to underway in the city. The city is A prelude to the observance beauty and diversity of indige- want to, not the sponsor of the Beverly Hills working to mitigate the impacts of will be held today, Oct. 10, at 10 nous peoples through music and because they Chamber of Commerce-hosted construction on Metro’s Purple Line a.m. on the South Lawn at City culture gives me hope in our event – “does not reduce the price Extension, and Beverly Hills’ Hall, 200 N. Spring St. O’Farrell peoples power to build our have to.” of Priuses,” Mirisch said. Complete Streets Plan, including a and members of the Los Angeles future.” Instead, Mirisch said, Beverly planned autonomous shuttle system, City-County Native American “Our community has fought Hills should be praised for main- aims to encourage residents to leave -Beverly Hills Indian Commission will join hard for this annual celebration, taining the same approximate popu- their cars at home. Mayor John Mirisch Tongva Chief Anthony Morales and for this platform to uplift the lation for more than 50 years. “Our goal is to develop a data-dri- for a prayer and blessing of the issues, talent and contributions Beverly Hills hasn’t added “mas- ven system that will provide on- land. Entertainers Vegas and of Native Americans in Los “Rather than attacking commu- sive job centers” that can drive up demand, point-to-point mobility Redbone will also participate, Angeles,” added Chrissie Castro, nities, Sacramento needs to get the price of homes, Mirisch said. within Beverly Hills, and to work and the public is invited. chair of the Los Angeles City- corporations who are making “We shouldn’t be demonized; we toward a system of public trans- The city of Los Angeles County Native American Indian dense urban areas less livable to should be looked at as a stable portation that people actually use became the largest municipality Commission. “Through this engage in job creation in these model of a connected, capable and because they want to, not because in the nation in 2017 to replace event, we are paying tribute to underserved areas. While avoiding caring community,” Mirisch said. they have to,” Mirisch said. Columbus Day with Indigenous the city and nation’s first peo- Among a variety of other topics, Peoples Day, joining San ples, the Tongva, and rejecting Mirisch also touched on the city’s Francisco, Denver, Seattle, the violent, genocidal man that is focus on public art, the new plan for Anchorage, Portland, Columbus.” Remembering the ‘King of La Cienega Park and the plugging Albuquerque, Minneapolis, O’Farrell and the commission of the oil wells at Beverly Hills Berkeley and Santa Cruz. Many are using Indigenous Peoples High School, which is expected to other large cities such as Detroit, Day as a call to action to per- Camp and Confetti’ be done by next summer. Tulsa and Long Beach, as well as suade federal lawmakers to also Mirisch concluded by encourag- the county of Los Angeles, have abolish Columbus Day. The ing the hundreds of attendees to followed Los Angeles’ lead. councilman hopes people enjoy embrace their differences and focus Although the Indigenous themselves while also consider- on decency, tolerance and kindness Peoples Day celebration is on ing the adversity Native peoples as a way to foster and enhance the Oct. 13, the next day is a city and have faced over the years. sense of community in Beverly county holiday, with most “I want people to realize that Hills. offices and departments closed. Indigenous Peoples Day is a day “I firmly believe that community Columbus Day, on Oct. 14, is everyone can celebrate, regard- is an extension of family and home. still a federal holiday. less of tribal affiliation, regard- And it is precisely because local The celebration on Oct. 13 less of Native American heritage government is a reflection of com- will also include B Bennet, Kelly or not,” O’Farrell added. “At the munity that, when done right, it is Caballero, Doc and Spencer same time we are celebrating, the absolute best form of democra- Battiest, Antoine Edwards Jr., it’s a moment to reflect on the cy,” Mirisch said. Jessa Calderon, Poodeezy, DJ struggles.” Academy Museum chooses next director

On Oct. 3, the Academy Museum the initial design and construction of Motion Pictures Board of process and helped define the Trustees announced that Bill Academy Museum’s identity … Kramer was chosen to be the muse- We’re confident he will inspire our um’s next director. Kramer replaces creative teams and lead the Kerry Brougher, whose departure Academy Museum to successful was announced in August. completion.” Kramer, who served as managing “I have a deep connection to the director of development and exter- Academy Museum,” Kramer said. nal relations of the Academy “I am so looking forward to work- Museum from 2012 to 2016, will ing again with the museum’s cre- take the reins as the institution’s ative teams, staff and partners as we photo by Harold Mindel new leader on Jan. 1, 2020, guiding prepare to open the doors of our Bill Kramer its artistic and cultural vision and spectacular campus. As I felt when overseeing the final phase of the I helped to launch this project, I am significant private and government museum’s completion. confident that we are building the funding, overseeing a visual art “The board unanimously welcomes world’s greatest museum experi- expansion program and platforming Bill Kramer as the Academy ence dedicated to movies.” BAM’s growing film program to an Museum’s new director,” said Ron During his time at the Academy international audience. Meyer, chair of the Academy Museum, Kramer oversaw produc- During his earlier tenure as man- Museum Board of Trustees and tion of the museum’s very first aging director of development and vice chairman of NBCUniversal. exhibition, “Hollywood Costume,” external relations of the Academy photo by Cameron Kiszla “Bill’s experience and influence in which explored costume design in Museum, Kramer served as the Flowers were placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of the worlds of design, culture and cinematic storytelling, featuring chief planning, public relations, comedian Rip Taylor after he passed away on Oct. 6 at the age of 88. academia, coupled with his institu- more than 100 iconic movie cos- advancement, exhibitions and gov- Taylor frequently performed in Las Vegas, on Broadway and on tional knowledge of the museum, tumes. The inaugural exhibit wel- ernment relations officer for the television shows including “Hollywood Squares,” “Late Night with position him as an ideal leader to comed more than 78,000 visitors. museum’s pre-construction phase, David Letterman” and “The Gong Show.” He also appeared in films guide the museum to its opening Most recently, Kramer served as successfully raising $250 million to like “Indecent Proposal” and in spoofs such as “The Silence of the and beyond.” vice president of development at move the project into construction Hams.” “We are all very enthusiastic the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and managing the project’s public Taylor’s star, which was awarded in 1992 in the live performance about working with Bill again,” one of America’s most institutional- approvals process. category, is located at 6626 Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said. ly and programmatically diverse The Academy Museum is located walkoffame.com. “He was an early leader of this pro- arts organizations, where he led a at 6067 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- ject – a visionary who shepherded 45-person team tasked with raising tion, visit academymuseum.org. 26 October 10, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Tony winner memorialized Whisky will have to wait until future preservation commission meeting From page 1 posed for landmark status by the Historic Resources Group, which also expected to see a third Sunset Strip building, the Whisky a Go Go at 8901 Sunset Blvd., be voted on. However, Chair Jacob LaJoie had to recuse himself from that item, as he lives within 500 feet of the estab- lishment and does not live in a rent- stabilized apartment. Without LaJoie, the commission did not have a quorum, and the Whisky vote was delayed to a future meeting. The commission did receive pub- lic comment on the Whisky, as well as the Roxy and Rainbow, as many in attendance came to speak about all three venues that played large roles in music history dating back to before West Hollywood’s founding in 1984. The two-story Roxy, built in 1936, has seen significant changes over the years. In 1938, it opened as the Westside Market, but in 1956, photo by Cameron Kiszla the building was converted into a The Rainbow Bar and Grill has long been known as a hotspot for rock ‘n’ nightclub called the Largo. In 1973, roll musicians. a group of record executives opened the Roxy with three nights ager and public relations executive “The uniquely – shall we say – of performances by Neil Young. Its Bob Gibson, who wanted to estab- exuberant character of events at the stage also featured performances lish an exclusive restaurant that Rainbow does not in this case, I from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, catered solely to the excesses of think, diminish the significance of Linda Ronstadt, and the rock ‘n’ roll,” said Doug Vu, senior the building and its history but Temptations, and the American pre- planner for the city of West rather enhances it, because the miere of the live production of “The Hollywood and liaison to the Rainbow occupies a singular, dis- Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Historical Preservation tinctive position in the history of the The Roxy was able to attract such Commission. Sunset Strip,” Goers said. talent because it catered to the During the public comment por- artists with the “best of everything,” tion of the meeting, many of the from sound systems to dressing “[The Rainbow Bar speakers recounted the bands they’d rooms, said Heather Goers, an danced to and the parties they’d architectural historian with the and Grill] was experienced at the Sunset Strip Historical Resources Group. envisioned [as] an venues. They also spoke of the “It was, as [record executive and exclusive impact the Roxy, Rainbow and Roxy co-founder Lou Adler] said, Whisky had on making the Sunset designed to be the best rock ‘n’ roll restaurant that Strip as well-known and iconic as it photo courtesy of the Hollywood Walk of Fame club that Los Angeles had ever catered solely to is today. On Oct. 4, flowers were placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame seen,” Goers said. the excesses of “It’s rare for a city to come to star of Diahann Carroll, a Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress, Next door, the Rainbow Bar and being with so much history. West singer, model and activist. Grill was known as a celebrity rock ‘n’ roll.” Hollywood is one of those lucky Carroll was honored with her Walk of Fame star at 7005 hangout. The two-story building cities. This city is so fortunate to be was constructed in 1935 and was able to claim that history as its story, Hollywood Blvd. in front of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on April - Doug Vu, senior planner for home to several nightclubs and and these three venues are a very 3, 1990. the city of West Hollywood Carroll, who was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best restaurants before reopening as the big part of that story,” said West Actress, died on Oct. 4 at the age of 84. Rainbow Bar and Grill in 1972 with Hollywood resident Sheila In 1968, Carroll gained recognition for her work in the television a party for Elton John. Since then, Lightfoot. show “Julia,” in which she became the first black woman to star in a members of the Who, the Beatles Goers said the hard-partying his- Beyond the particulars of which non-stereotypical role. She also played Dominique Deveraux in and Guns N’ Roses were frequently tory of the Rainbow is a big part of bands the commissioners and “Dynasty.” spotted at the Rainbow. what makes the building worth rec- speakers had enjoyed during their For information, visit walkoffame.com. “It was envisioned by band man- ognizing as a historical landmark. trips to the Sunset Strip, the meeting did not contain much debate. However, the commissioners encouraged the applicants to pursue recognition at the state level and do How you doin’, Hollywood? something on the properties to keep the history alive. Talk show host Wendy Williams now in its 11th season, includes a “I think it would be compelling to will be honored with the 2,677th diverse mix of interviews with for the general public who may not star on the Hollywood Walk of celebrity guests from television, know how rich the history of these Fame on Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. The film, music and sports. Both [properties] are,” Commissioner star will be dedicated in the catego- Williams and the show have earned Matthew Dubin said. “So whether ry of television at 6533 Hollywood Daytime Emmy nominations for it’s a wall or, these days, there’s a lot Blvd. Best Talk Show Host and Best of things you can do electronically Helping Rana Ghadban, presi- Entertainment Talk Show. with a kiosk or something like that, dent and CEO of the Hollywood Prior to achieving success in day- that would be a nice addition to the Chamber of Commerce, to unveil time television, Williams built a venues.” the star will be Jack Abernethy, devoted fan base throughout a suc- CEO of FOX Television Stations, cessful 23-year career in radio with photo courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and radio personality and Walk of the nationally syndicated “The Wendy Williams, host of “The Wendy Williams Show,” will receive a star Answers From Page 21 Famer Elvis Duran. Wendy Williams Experience,” a on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 17. Williams, born in Asbury Park, daily show listened to by an audi- New Jersey, has a career in media ence of more than 12 million peo- tured guest on ABC’s “One Life to New York Times best-seller the first that expands over 30 years. She is a ple. Williams was inducted into the Live” and Lifetime’s “Drop Dead day of its release, and sales contin- media mogul, philanthropist, entre- National Radio Hall of Fame in Diva.” She also appeared in the ue to thrive among her fans. preneur, performer and best-selling November of 2009 – one of only a major motion pictures “Think Like Currently, Williams is develop- author who is best known for her handful of women with that honor. a Man” and “Think Like A Man ing and will executive produce a nationally syndicated talk show, Her television credits include Too” and took center stage as biopic and a documentary for “The Wendy Williams Show,” appearances on NBC’s “30 Rock” Mama Morton in the Tony-winning Lifetime Television with the focus which is broadcast in more than 50 as herself, competing on Season 12 revival of the musical “Chicago.” on her early days in urban radio to countries. The show’s impact has of ABC’s “Dancing With the In the spring of 2014, Williams the success of her own syndicated earned its memorabilia a place in Stars,” hosting Game Show released her seventh book and first talk show. the Smithsonian Museum. Network’s original series “Love romance novel, “Hold Me in For information, visit walkof- “The Wendy Williams Show,” Triangle” and appearing as a fea- Contempt.” The book became a fame.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 October 10, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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