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Schiff Takes On Western at Trump Tweets Franklin Project By Juliet Bennett Rylah Moves Forward Ledger Contributing Writer Community Split Bright and early March By Erin Hickey 20th, our area’s own Rep. and Allison B. Cohen Adam Schiff (D-CA)—the ranking member of the House LOS FELIZ—A mixed-use Permanent Select Committee apartment complex planned on Intelligence—was front for the corner of Franklin and and center on CNN providing Western avenues has proved the opening statement during controversial among its neigh- a hearing on Russia’s possible bors, with locals split down interference in the 2016 presi- the middle in their support, or dential campaign. lack thereof, for the project. But Schiff has been The development, which making other statements of will replace a Valero gas sta- late—this time in 140 char- tion, a single family home and acters or less. a duplex, will add 96 units of Schiff, who represents housing to the area—16 of communities including Atwa- them affordable for those with ter Village, East Hollywood, “very low income,” per city Echo Park, Franklin Hills, standards—along with ap- Silver Lake, Griffith Park, the proximately 5,500 square feet Hollywood Hills and Los Fe- of retail space and 123 parking liz, has recently begun using Silver Lake’s beautiful reservoir will be filled sooner and faster than expected, much to the delight of everyone. Officials say, due to L.A.’s recent winter storms, the reservoir will not only be refilled, but at historic spaces. Twitter to speak out against levels, hopefully eliminating its concrete sidings. See our full story at losfelizledger.com. Detractors say the project, the Trump administration. Photo: Michael Locke, taken in the winter of 2006. which will stand at 60 feet, is see SCHIFF page 4 see 1860 page 6

Jewish Centers on High Alert Raves on Ravi As He Says Goodbye Amid Bomb Threats By Juliet Bennett Rylah, Ledger Contributing Writer By Michael Aushenker, Ledger Contributing Writer SILVER LAKE—For over 20 well known to his neighbors, love my neighbors. Silver Lake In these early months of threats have escalated into years, Ravi and Miriam Ka- who frequently refer to him is a wonderful place full of 2017, local Jewish community attacks but they have been runaratne have lived in the as the unofficial “Mayor” or wonderful people,” Ravi said. centers—including the West- alarming enough to move Yet soon, the Karunara- side Jewish Community Cen- members of the U.S. Senate to tnes will sell their home and ter and the Silverlake Inde- call for swift action from the move elsewhere—possibly to pendent Jewish Community Trump administration to ad- Oxnard, where they have fam- Center—have been operating dress this recent wave of psy- ily. on heightened alert and deal- chological terrorism. To remember his neigh- ing with a new normal as a While the Silver Lake bors, Ravi has been passing surfeit of bomb threats target- center was not among those around a journal and asking ing centers and other Jewish targeted in these hoax threats, them to write him farewell institutions have proliferated the Westside JCC’s (WJCC) letters. Photos of families and nationwide and in Canada. preschool did receive a threat- pets fill the pages alongside According to the news ening call February 27th, missives that paint a picture data outlet ProPublica, be- followed by another bomb of a beloved family, known for tween January 1st and March threat March 8th, according their kindness. 15th, 145 threats have been to WJCC Executive Director One neighbor wrote she made to the nation’s 104 Jew- Brian Greene. only recently realized that it ish institutions, including Founded in 1954, the A few pages in the goodbye journal that Ravi has passed around amongst his was Ravi who had been leav- community centers and Anti- nonprofit Westside Jewish Silver Lake neighbors. Photo: Juliet Bennett Rylah. ing “beautiful poems” in her Defamation League (ADL) Community Center has been family’s mailbox for years. offices. a reliable mid-city institution same home overlooking the “Ambassador” of Silver Lake. Another recalled Ravi None of these bomb see JCC page 4 Silver Lake Reservoir. Ravi is “I love this house, but I see R AVI page 23

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[street level] Forgot to Vote? Hear Australian Archbishop Hepworth On the meaning of the cross in Christian Faith So Did Over 1.6 Million Others By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer Pope Francis specially invites you

On March 7th, Los Angeles voted for mayor, city councilmembers and several important ballot If you are curious about Christian faith, lack a Parish, measures. However, according to final results from the Los Angeles County Registrar, only 20% of have Anglican background, are Anglo-Catholic, registered voters in the city of Los Angeles participated in the election. Did you vote, and why do or are one whose Mass-going has lapsed you think the turnout was so low? Consider the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter “I did not. I feel – Ethan F., outside Barkeep- “I did vote. I as possibly your new pathway to learn about, like not a lot of er on Sunset Boulevard don’t think the and grow in, understanding of our Lord and Savior people were turnout was out aware. Had I “I’m actually of the ordinary “Being Christians in Difficult Times,” explained known, I’d from New for a mayoral Evenings of April 9 through 16 have voted. It York, so I election. I have Vespers & teaching, 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. didn’t get as much [attention] couldn’t vote. co-workers who didn’t know Including Maundy Thursday & Good Friday as the presidential election, Maybe people there was an election. I think you know?” – Chris A., out- have just given people surprised by the turn- Sunday April 9th: 10:15 a.m. side Intelligentsia on Sunset up hope after the presidential out were expecting more of a Procession followed by Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. election?” – Stephanie M., political movement after the “I didn’t and I outside the Cheese Store of presidential election.” Holy Saturday Passion Vigil starting 8:30 p.m. think there was Silver Lake on Sunset – Giordano S., outside Easter Sunday 10 a.m. and Vespers 5 p.m. a low turnout Barkeeper on Sunset because it per- “I didn’t and I Boulevard St. Mary of the Angels sonally felt think people 4510 Finley Avenue, Los Feliz kind of second- were so disap- “I did vote. I ary to the presidential election pointed in No- think there’s a where people made plans to vember that lot of compla- take time off to vote. I work in they were apa- cency.” film and woke up at 5 in the thetic about voting again in – Karen T., morning and worked until March.” – Adriana D., outside Dean midnight that day.” outside Dean on Sunset on Sunset Boulevard

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JCC from page 1 dren—and went on a rampage SCHIFF from page 1 might fare better if he allowed “The whole point of the for at least six generations of that left a mail carrier dead. According to Schiff, he his own staff to review his Emoluments Clause is that Angelenos with its font of edu- According to a Jewish enjoys the challenge of craft- tweets, versus crafting them you don‘t have business rela- cational, cultural and athletic Journal of Greater Los Ange- ing something meaningful seemingly “on his own in the tionships with foreign gov- programming for Jews and les article published in late in so few characters and also middle of the night.” ernments while you‘re the non-Jews alike of all ages. January, the Los Angeles ar- noted that his followers have Schiff also said he wor- President of the United States Greene, who has worked ea’s four Jewish community surged in the last few months. ries about the international because you don‘t want peo- in his position since 2004, said centers—which includes the Schiff, who has been a and domestic controversy that ple to have to wonder if what this was the first time in the Granada Hills location (now member of Congress since Trump’s often-contentious you‘re doing is of international community center’s six-decade called Valley Jewish Com- 2001, represents California’s tweets may cause. He point- interest or only your own fi- history that it has been target- munity Center) and another 28th congressional district. ed to Trump’s recent tweets nancial interest,” he said. ed on this level. in West Hills—had already Though Schiff hasn’t -al accusing former president Schiff said he ultimately “In my years at WJCC, been examining security ways used Twitter for such Barack Obama of wiretap- hopes his tweets will inform there has never been an anti- procedures following bomb purposes, he said he decided to ping the Trump Tower during his followers of issues hap- Semitic incident,” Greene said. threats at the start of the year begin tweeting assertively be- the 2016 election, and tweets pening in real-time, as well as “’These threats, even though targeting Jewish community cause he’s “always felt that you made by Trump in January open a dialogue between his they have all turned out to be centers nationwide, includ- need to communicate with in which he openly criticized office and his constituents. hoaxes, have been a shock to ing facilities in Florida, Ten- people in the same way that China. And on an international all of us.” nessee, South Carolina, Del- the opposition does.” According to Schiff, he level, Schiff said he thinks it is According to Greene, po- aware, Maryland and a pair “[Twitter] is really the me- also uses Twitter to draw at- now vital for members of Con- lice arrived at the center im- in the Bay Area. dium of choice for [President tention to other crucial issues, gress to speak out on “a num- mediately after the March 8th Ayana Morse, director of Trump],” Schiff said. “These including healthcare, climate ber of issues the world cares threat, and within an hour, the Silver Lake center—who are extraordinary circum- change, LGBT issues and what deeply about that we don‘t had evacuated the building could not be reached by press stances. We’ve certainly never he feels is a potential violation hear from our President.” and then checked and cleared time—had already scheduled had a president who made of the “Emoluments Clause,” You can follow Schiff for the facility, allowing center ac- a meeting with a Los Angeles use of Twitter in the way that which states that no elected of- yourself via @RepAdamSchiff. tivities—including preschool Police Dept. (LAPD) officer to Trump does.” ficial may accept anything of class, Maccabi Games tryouts discuss security. One of Schiff’s most vi- value from a foreign govern- and senior citizen program- “We used it as an oppor- ral tweets was sent on Feb- ment without the approval of Advertise in the ming—to resume. tunity to review internal pro- ruary 4, 2017 in response to Congress. In the aftermath of that cedures and took that as our Trump derisively calling U.S. Schiff noted that China Los Feliz Ledger incident, Greene said in a state- priority takeaway,” Morse told District Judge James Robart a has recently granted 38 new (323) 741-0019 ment, “Today, when the threat the Jewish Journal in January. “so-called judge” after Robart Trump trademarks. came in, our staff responded “Our whole professional staff temporarily blocked Trump’s quickly and efficiently, follow- went through emergency pro- travel ban. ing our emergency procedures. cedures to make sure everyone Schiff tweeted, “The ‘so- ... We are proud of the com- felt comfortable and clear on called’ judge was nominated passion that [police] showed how to respond in the event of by a ‘so-called’ President & to all of the individuals on anything happening.” was confirmed by the ‘so- site, including preschoolers Since the outbreak of in- called’ Senate. Read the ‘so- and high school students. Ev- cidents nationwide, the LAPD called’ Constitution.” eryone was kept safe.” has been bracing itself for the Schiff compares fitting Some link this latest wave potential of such local threats poignancy into such a nar- of anti-Semitism to the alt- as the pair of calls made to the row space, as Twitter offers, right’s embracement of Presi- Westside JCC. to a puzzle, and said he has dent Donald Trump in the “We take every threat se- learned that humor can help TEMPLEWORK LA is a new boutique massage, aftermath of last November’s riously,” said LAPD spokes- solidify his points, whether he bodywork, and energy work studio located in the election, despite statements person Officer Tony Im. “We can demonstrate irony or show heart of Atwater Village. 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Pick an Environmental Issue and Make a Difference the worldwide scientific community, not to mention NASA By U.S. Representative Adam Schiff and he National Oceanic and While the by President Obama at the end would restrict the type of data gress, but key appointees of Atmospheric Administration. President›s ex- of his Administration to pre- used in scientific studies. the Trump Administration It also contradicts the ecutive orders vent mining companies from Climate change cannot be that question climate science. public stance of the agency have garnered polluting streams and rivers pigeonholed as a concern only In a breathtaking rebuke Pruitt leads. The EPA website the most public attention, with mining waste. Congress for those that identify as en- of the majority of Americans says: “Carbon dioxide is the Congress has been taking its has already repealed this rule vironmentalists. It has severe who are deeply concerned primary greenhouse gas that is own significant action and, re- about global climate change, contributing to recent climate grettably, much of it threatens In a breathtaking rebuke of the majority President Trump appointed a change.” to do great damage to our en- climate science denier—Scott Since the election, many vironment. of Americans who are deeply concerned Pruitt—as the head of the EPA. have asked what they can do Each week, the House of about global climate change, President Pruitt has made it clear that his to push back against those Representatives has been vot- allegiance is to the fossil fuel who would deny science, ing on measures to weaken Trump appointed a climate science de- industry, not our environment. among other concerns. And I existing laws and roll back nier—Scott Pruitt—as the head of the EPA. As Oklahoma Attorney have encouraged them to pick crucial environmental protec- General, Pruitt filed over a one or two issues they deeply tions put forth by the Obama dozen lawsuits against the care about and determine how Administration. and is on track to repeal many implications for public health, EPA for its efforts to regu- they can make a difference. Over the past couple of more, like a measure protect- national security, global food late pollution. And in March, This is one such impera- months, the House major- ing national wildlife refuges supply and many other factors Pruitt said that carbon dioxide tive. After all, what is more ity has taken advantage of the in Alaska and a rule limiting that affect our daily lives. is not a primary contributor to important than ensuring seldom-used Congressional methane waste. Of course, it is not only global warming. 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Busy Working for Silver Lake 1860 from page 1 (LFNC) meeting. and higher than what current Additionally Weiss, an zoning laws allow. By Anne-Marie Johnson out of scale with the surround- American Film Institute alum- “If this were on Holly- Co-chair Silver Lake Neighborhood Council ing neighborhood and its already taxed infrastructure, nus, said he supported the wood Boulevard, it would Regardless of public stairways, please visit while supporters applauded developer’s plan to set aside a have been the perfect loca- the results, I silverlakenc.org for more in- the proposed addition of block of units for students of tion,” he said. think we can formation. much-needed housing to the the film school, which is locat- Opponents also took issue all agree that Our board also ap- area and its proximity to the ed a short distance away from with the multiple zone vari- voter turnout proved a $1,500 Neighbor- Metro Red Line. the proposed development. ances requested by the devel- for the March hood Purposes Grant, to “I think given the dras- Meanwhile, Gary Khan- oper, a hot issue after the Los 7th local elec- People Assisting the Home- tic shortage of housing, it’s jian, a member of the LF- Angeles Times recently revealed tion was dismal. less (PATH), which will important to build densely, NC’s Planning, Zoning and substantial donations from To motivate voter partici- assist in providing support especially near transit,” said Historic Preservation Com- developers to city officials, pation, on February 27th, the and outreach to Silver Lake’s area resident Anthony Weiss mittee, argued the develop- in what appears to be, in ex- Silver Lake, Atwater Village, homeless population. at a March 21st Los Fe- ment was larger than the change for city approvals. Echo Park and Rampart Vil- And on March 22nd, the liz Neighborhood Council neighborhood could sustain see 1860 page 11 lage neighborhood councils Los Angeles Dept. of Water held a Council District 13 and Power (LADWP) held its (CD13) Candidates’ Forum, fourth Silver Lake Reservoir co-moderated by the Ledger’s Community Meeting at the Allison Cohen and KTLA’s Ivanhoe Elementary School au- Kirk Hawkins. ditorium. LADWP representa- It was standing room tives updated the community only in the Mayberry Street on progress on the pipeline that Elementary School auditori- will transport water from Pol- um where nearly 300 people lock Wells at Ripple Street and came to listen and ask ques- Worthern Avenue to the reser- Family Acupuncture and Healthcare tions of five of the six CD13 voir. According to LADWP, candidates during the almost the refill is scheduled to start two hour event. (Council- on May 1st. member Mitch O’Farrell If you haven’t done so Primary Care, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine could not attend due to a already, please inspect your sports injuries, back pain, fatigue, fertility, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune, headaches, digestion, scheduling conflict.) smoke and carbon monoxide allergies, sciatica, diabetes, acne, labor induction, obesity, urinary, influenza, facial rejuvenation... We’ve also reinstated detectors to ensure they are our popular Adopt-A-Stair working properly! Voted one of 2016’s Top 20 Acupuncturists in LA by Expertise & Featured on “The Doctors” Program. If you are interest- For more information re- Located in the Heart of Los Feliz Village • Most Insurance Accepted • Call for an Appointment ed in the upkeep and preser- garding the Silver Lake Neigh- 1932 - 1/4 Hillhurst Ave • 323.459.2000 • www.mendfamilyacupuncture.com vation of one of Silver Lake’s borhood Council, please visit: many historic and unique silverlakenc.org

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100 and Still Going Strong [homelessness] Wilshire area on the subject, complaints against vehicle By Nyla Arslanian, President, Yes. Sleeping in Cars is Now Legal dwellers from residents usually Los Feliz Improvement Association By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer revolve around trash, improp- It’s is a privi- and do community projects. In response to the city’s was against the law. er dumping of sanitation waste lege to have Membership, Finance, Com- growing homeless and afford- City officials, with input and the stealing of water from been elected munication, Program and able housing crises, the home- from representatives of the residents’ property. the 48th president of the Los Hospitality keep the organi- less can now stay in their cars city’s 15 council districts, cre- Rodriguez, however, cau- Feliz Improvement Assoc. zation functioning. We com- during the day along most ated maps that show where tioned against viewing vehicle (LFIA), an organization with municate with our members local residential streets and daytime stays and overnight dwellers as potential criminals. a solid 100-year track record. through three issues of The overnight, on some streets in sleeping are legal. “Sometimes it’s just some- That’s remarkable anywhere— Observer each year and regular business districts, according to According to the maps, one who hitting a rough patch but particularly in Los Ange- e-news bulletins. a recent law passed by the city sleeping in cars is allowed lo- in their life and is doing the les. We’re fortunate that we We monitor, actively par- of Los Angeles. cally on Sunset Boulevard be- best they can,” Rodriguez live in one of our city’s most ticipate and take positions on The ordinance, which between Hillhurst and Fountain said. “We have to really look at desirable and historic neigh- such issues as traffic, public came effective in January, is avenue, Hyperion Avenue be- it from a more humane stand- borhoods. safety, development, historic the result of lawsuit that in- tween Monon Street and La Paz point and try to identify what Los Feliz was developed preservation, Griffith Park, the volved seven plaintiffs, four of Drive, and on Santa Monica the issue is and try to help by William Meade over 100 Greek Theatre, and our village which were homeless people Boulevard at Manzanita Street them as best we can, because years ago. To ensure that it ambiance. arrested for living in their ve- through Sunset Boulevard to putting them in jail or giving retained its cache—and pos- Key to our mission is to hicles in Venice. just short of Edgecliff Drive. them a ticket every time we see sibly the value of his real estate foster relationships with our Previously, using one’s ve- According to LAPD them is not going to solve the offerings—he established the elected officials and appropri- hicle as living quarters, either Officer Hebel Rodriguez, problem.” Vermont Canyon Improve- ate city departments. Through during the day or night, on who spoke recently before a If ticketed, fines begin at ment Club, renamed the Los the years, we’ve learned that city streets and parking lots neighborhood council in the see HOMELESS page 14 Feliz Improvement Associa- that this is the best way to get tion in 1922. things done in our city. Today the LFIA continues We’ve seen consider- what Meade began and is ded- able change in Los Feliz. The icated to a quality of life in Los neighborhood has gone from Feliz that keeps it one of the staid to trendy, from quiet to city’s most desirable residential “happening.” This popularity

We’ve seen considerable change in Los Feliz. The neighborhood has gone “from staid to trendy, from quiet to “happening.” This popularity brings challenges as the entire city reinvents itself.

communities for renters and brings challenges as the entire homeowners. city reinvents itself. ” The most visible of LFIA’s The Greek Theatre, the many projects is tree lined Los venerable Griffith Observa- Feliz Boulevard—one of the tory—Los Angeles’ most most elegant thoroughfares in visible landmark—and the the city. prime east/west artery to LFIA planted the deodar mid-Wilshire and Hollywood cedar trees in 1922 replac- means hundreds of thousands ing them when age and the of vehicles on our streets. environment took a toll. Two Once a small enclave nestled years ago, the LFIA raised against the hills, today we face over $80,000 to evaluate and challenges never dreamed of prune the trees, which the city 100 years ago. hadn’t done in decades. This LFIA conducts three gen- month we planted four new eral meetings a year at the trees to replace ones that had Autry Museum and presents fallen. Hopefully others that candidate or issue forums at are stressed will rebound after election time. These meetings this year’s record rainfall. are open to the public and de- With no staff, an involved signed to engage and inform. board, and nearly 900 dues- LFIA’s board members are paying households, the LFIA your neighbors. They love this accomplishes its work through community and are a dedicat- several committees contribut- ed and vigilant group. With ing its resources to the com- their support, the LFIA has munity. worked for the benefit of Los Beautification, Schools, Feliz and its residents day in Public Safety/Transporta- and day out since 1916. tion, History and Zoning For more information, visit Committees address concerns lfia.org

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Father John Misty, Devendra Banhart and Other Local Acts Coachella-Bound By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer

It’s that time of year again, bo. Although set times had not got their start playing in clubs Grammy winning appearance “River” sounds like Florence as music lovers head to the yet been announced at press like the Echo and the Satel- on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp Welch collaborating with desert for the twin weekends time, Bonobo’s downbeat elec- lite and still reside in the area. A Butterfly. His third solo re- Trent Reznor. In a fun local of the Coachella Valley Music tro (often performed with a live The band’s early work featured cord, Drunk, was released in connection, she’s featured on and Arts Festival. band) would make for the per- moody harmonies on songs February and might be the Cold War Kids’ new single Every year sees many local fect soundtrack as twilight falls like the Nirvana quoting “Un- only album to ever feature rap- “So Tied Up (Los Feliz Blvd).” Los Angeles artists perform- upon the polo field. Bonobo’s dertow.” Their latest record, per Wiz Khalifa alongside soft Grouplove is perhaps best ing, including this year, with latest album, Migration, came 2016’s Heads Up, finds them rockers Michael McDonald known for their 2011 platinum- 10 connections to the Los Fe- out in January. integrating some hip-hop and and Kenny Loggins. selling indie rock party starter liz, Silver Lake and Echo Park Eastside based DJ Ali- electronic influences into their “Tongue Tied.” Husband-and- neighborhoods. son Swing is the co-founder dark indie sound. SUNDAY wife vocalists Hannah Hooper Here are some of the local of underground L.A. dance Classixx members Mi- (April 16th and April 23rd) and Christian Zucconi live near heroes who will take the stage. party Dig Deeper. Swing is a chael David and Tyler Blake the Silver Lake Reservoir. Big master crate-digger, so expect first met in middle school, but Mess, their latest collection of FRIDAY Electro-soul singer Sarah to hear obscure dance nuggets didn’t start making music to- Grace McLaughlin performs hooky guitar-driven indie pop, (April 14th and April 21st) that you’ll probably never hear gether until 2008 when they under the name Bishop dropped in September. again. Just dance; don’t bother started jamming in Blake’s Briggs and might be the most Folk singer Devendra Father John Misty is the trying to Shazam her set. Echo Park apartment. Since international artist at Coach- Banhart lives and records alter ego of singer-songwriter then the duo have gained a in Echo Park and will be the SATURDAY ella. She was born in London Josh Tillman. While the Echo reputation as masters of synth to Scottish parents and raised perfect soundtrack for those in (April 15th and April 22nd) Park-based Tillman has been pop; doing remixes, produc- in Tokyo and Hong Kong. wind down mode on Coach- making records since 2004, tion work and even releasing She now resides on the east- ella’s third and final day. In he released his first album Fittingly named indie two albums including last side. Briggs has yet to release September, Barnhart released Local Natives as Misty in 2012. The FJM rockers are year’s Faraway Reach. a full album, but her hit single his ninth record, Ape In Pink. sound is ‘70s style folk-rock from Silver Lake. Their songs Stephen Bruner, aka with often biting satirical lyr- often mix a percussion-for- Thundercat, is originally ics targeting everything from ward sound, Afrobeat inspired from South Los Angeles but modern politics to Tillman guitar lines and off-kilter har- came into his own as a musi- WORRIED? himself. The third Misty re- monies. Their 2016 record cian when he joined up with cord, Pure Comedy, comes out Sunlit Youth was a KCRW alt-hip-hop group Sa-Ra Cre- April 7th. favorite and featured collabo- ative Partners at their Silver STRESSED? Simon Green is a British rations with Little Dragon, Lake “compound.” While musician and DJ who currently Moses Sumney and indie pop working with Sa-Ra, he began DEPRESSED? resides in Echo Park and per- icon Nina Persson. experimenting with jazz fu- There are answers in this book. Bono- The women of Warpaint forms under the name sion and funk, which led to his BUY AND READ

Park Visits Easier Now with Expanded Bus Service By Allison B. Cohen DIANETiCS THE MODERN SCIENCE OF The city began week- MENTAL HEALTH day DASH bus service to the THE #1 BEST SELLING BOOK ON THE HUMAN MIND Griffith Observatory and the Greek Theatre in March, to BY L. RON HUBBARD MAY YOU NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN help improve access and reduce traffic, according to a statement released by the Los PRICE: $25 Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks. 4810 W. Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90027 With weekend service al- Open daily: 9am - 10pm ready in place, there is now ac- www.scientology-losangeles.org/books cess every day from the Metro Greek Theatre, Griffith Ob- said Michael Shull, Gen- Red Line Vermont/Sunset Sta- servatory and Mt. Hollywood eral Manager, of the Dept. of tion to the two historic venues, Drive, as well as along Hill- Recreation and Parks. “All local hiking trails and Holly- hurst Avenue in Los Feliz Vil- of these changes are part of wood Sign viewing. lage. a larger initiative to manage “Griffith Park is an L.A. “Griffith Park is the crown the ever-growing popularity jewel of the city’s park system, of the Greek Theatre, Griffith treasure—and everyone should but it is being loved to death,” Observatory and Griffith Park be able to experience the amaz- said Los Angeles City Coun- hiking trails.” ing natural scenery, breathtak- cilmember David Ryu, who The expanded service ing views and incredible attrac- oversees the area. “This plan will be funded from revenues tions,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti provides Angelenos and tour- generated by new $4 per hour in a statement. “Expanded ists with alternative trans- paid parking stations in the DASH service will give both portation options which will Griffith Observatory parking Angelenos and visitors a con- improve overall traffic circu- lot and along its main access venient, affordable alternative lation, increase park access road. to taking their cars up there— and provide safeguards for “The new DASH Obser- making it easier on the environ- negatively impacted neighbor- vatory Shuttle will help visi- ment, taking the hassle out of hoods near Griffith Park and tors from around the world finding a parking spot and giv- the Hollywood Sign.” take advantage of the Park’s ing people more time to enjoy a The Dept. of Recreation numerous recreational and place that has so much to offer.” and Parks has been working to educational attractions, in- The new bus service will improve traffic flow with some cluding viewing the iconic run daily, including Mon- physical and directional chang- Hollywood Sign. At the same days when the Observatory es already implemented on the time, the shuttle is an impor- is closed, from 12 noon to 10 roads around the observatory. tant step in lessening the auto p.m. on weekdays and 10 “Step by step, we are mak- traffic burdening the neigh- a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. ing changes to improve access borhoods adjoining the Sign,” The buses will run every and the visitor experience in said Chris Baumgart, chair of 20 minutes, with stops at the and around Griffith Park,” the Hollywood Sign Trust. Page 8 COMMUNITY NEWS www.losfelizledger.com April 2017 Los Feliz Ledger

[REAL ESTATE] January and February Saw Typical Post-Holiday Dips in Sales By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer

Southern California real es- standard for January and not drop, like the drop in sales, is The Hollywood Hills once tate sales in January 2017 were cause for concern. typical for the season. again boasted the month’s down nearly a quarter from De- “There was still a nor- “Similar to sales, it’s also highest local sales, with 15 cember, but up more than 5% mal, sharp seasonal drop-off normal for the region’s me- homes sold in the 90068 zip from the same time last year, in sales between December dian sale price to dip between code. The median price for according to data from Core 2016 and January 2017. That’s December and January, and the area went up nearly 15% Logic, a real estate analysis firm partly because some people this year’s … decline between from the same time last year out of La Jolla, CA. prefer not to buy or sell during those two months is in line to $1.42 million. “Southern California the holidays, which translates with the average December-to- Two condos sold in the home sales were the highest for into a relatively low number of January decrease of about [3%] same area for a median price whopping increase in median a January in four years,” said deals recorded in January and over the past three decades,” of $539,000, also up, by 8%, price of just over 30% to $1.69 Andrew LePage, research ana- February. Historically those said LePage. “The [5.3%] year- from February 2016. million. lyst with CoreLogic. “Many of months are not good indica- over-year gain for the January Meanwhile, 12 homes Only one condo sold in the homebuyers whose deals tors of how the market will 2017 median sale price was the sold in Silver Lake and Atwa- the area, for $570,000, about were recorded in January shape up during the rest of the lowest since June 2016, but it ter Village’s 90039 zip code, at a 15% decrease from the previ- would have been out shopping year,” said LePage. was still close to the average a median price of $905,000, ous year’s median. in November and December Meanwhile, the median year over year increase … of up 1% from February of last Echo Park had 10 home during a rising-rate environ- price paid for a home in South- the past two years.” year. sales in February, with me- ment that might have spurred ern California in January was Locally, there were 48 February condo prices in dian price for the area down some to buy sooner rather $455,000 down just over 3% single-family homes and 8 90039 were down nearly 35% 9% from the previous year than later.” from December, but just over condos sold in our coverage however, with two sold at a to $755,000. Condo prices However, there was a sig- 5% higher than January of the area this February—also a tra- median price of $709,000. in 90026 were down as well, nificant drop in sales from previous year. ditionally low sales month, per Los Feliz saw 11 single- nearly 18% from the previous the previous month, though According to LePage, the LaPage—according to Core family home sales in February, year to a median of $545,000 according to LePage, that is December-to-January price Logic. and the 90027 zip code saw a for the three sold.

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1860 from page 6 cently become a major artery as said the board could not have asking builders to obey the law board,” Klipp said. “[Board- Two sources, close to the only local corridor between voted on such a complex issue isn’t unreasonable,” Mauceri members] are elected officials the issue, have cited a pos- the 5 and 101 freeways, with with such shortened-time. said in an interview. “LFNC in their own right. I don’t tell sible friendly relationship be- some saying they sometimes A LFNC committee heard going on record with ‘no opin- anyone how to vote.” tween the project’s developers couldn’t even pull out of their plans for the project in a meet- ion’ essentially says we have According to Klipp—who and Los Angeles Mayor Eric own driveways. ing last August, at which time, ‘no objections’ and that wasn’t did vote affirmatively without Garcetti and Los Angeles But Green claimed the it asked for changes and for what I heard our commu- conditions on the project—his City Councilmember Mitch project would actually reduce the developers to re-present nity saying, far from it. Those vote did not represent pro- O’Farrell, who represents the traffic in the area, through a those revisions so the com- stakeholders,” Mauceri said, development, but was instead area in question. combination of transit incen- mittee, as is protocol, could “saw boardmembers promot- pro-affordable housing. The sources point to tives, walkability and the lack make its own recommenda- ing their own ideologies in- “We have zero affordable photographs online of both of motorists going in and out tion for or against the project stead of supporting the people housing in this neighbor- Garcetti and O’Farrell taken hood,” he said, “and [the de- with a member of the project’s velopment] would create 16 development team taken after “When approved, this project becomes a blueprint for skirting units,” of such. “This is not the city’s recent election. the building codes on hundreds of lots encircling Los Feliz,” about pro development. It’s Meanwhile supporters ar- pro-people.” gued the clobbering of ballot Mauceri said. “It’s a much bigger deal than people realize.” Still, he said, he under- Measure S on March 7th was stands the community, as well a “mandate” to build more as the board, was divided. densely regardless of city code. of the gas station. in advance of a full vote by the who elected them.” According to Klipp, there Aaron Green, a consul- For its part, the LFNC, LFNC board. According to Mauceri, were 15 public speakers at their tant working with the project’s which serves as an advisory But the developers never a pro-development faction recent meeting for the project developers, acknowledged the body to City Hall, was unable did return to the committee has developed on the LFNC and 20 opposed. list of requested zoning chang- to reach a majority consen- and the LFNC was forced to board, led by the LFNC’s cur- The LFNC board, he said, es seemed daunting, likening sus—on two motions— either put the issue on its agenda rent president, Luke Klipp. also received petitions of 200 it to a “Chinese food menu,” for the project as is, or with quickly in March to keep to “When approved, this signatures against and another but said it was because the conditions. the timeline with hearings on project becomes a blueprint 300 for the project as well as project would sit on multiple Two times, the 19-mem- the project at the city level. for skirting the building codes a smattering of emails, mostly lots, each zoned differently. ber board split 6 to 7, with LFNC boardmembers on hundreds of lots encircling supported the development. If the project were locat- three boardmembers abstain- Linda Demmers and Mark Los Feliz,” Mauceri said. “It’s a “It was a very split board ed just half a block down on ing each time. Another three F. Mauceri, LFNC’s former much bigger deal than people and a very split community,” Western Avenue, he said, it boardmembers were absent. president and vice president, realize.” said Klipp, “The votes reflect- wouldn’t require any zoning The board, therefore, can respectively, put forward one But according to Klipp, no ed that.” changes. offer no official position when of the motions heard in the such faction exists and he said An editorial on this issue Others were concerned the the city’s Planning Commis- LFNC’s March meeting, ad- he finds his fellow boardmem- titled “Amateur Hour During development would exacerbate sion votes on the project in vising the project should ad- ber’s assertion “unfortunate.” a Pro Game” by former LFNC parking and traffic issues on late April. here to the building code. “I take no ownership of President Ron Ostrow can be Franklin Avenue, which has re- Some close to the issue have “The code is the law and the position of anyone on the read at losfelizledger.com

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Katy Perry Wins Again In Convent Sale The archdiocese first sued Hollister in June 2015, stating By Allison B. Cohen that she was considering using the property for a boutique LOS FELIZ—A judge doubled Waverly Drive convent to local for singer Katy Perry to pur- her ruling. “The Pope did not hotel with a restaurant and down in March on her previ- entrepreneur Dana Hollister chase the property from the consent to the sale of the prop- bar and that the nuns had no ous ruling that the sale of a was invalid, clearing the way Archdiocese of Los Angeles. erty to Hollister and there was authority to sell Hollister the Los Angeles Superior no written approval from the property. Court Judge Stephanie Bo- Holy See or the archbishop.” The proposed sale to wick issued her rulings The property has been va- Perry would be for $14.5 March 14th. cant since 2011. million, consisting of $10 Sisters Rita Callanan and Last April, Bowick ruled million in cash and an agree- Catherine Rose Holzman what appeared to be a full can- ment to provide an alterna- maintain they had authority cellation on the convent’s sale tive property for a separate, to sell the Waverly Drive prop- to Hollister. However, the nuns but on the premises, priests’ erty to businesswoman Dana appealed that decision, which house of prayer worth $4.5 Hollister in 2015. they lost last September. million, according to the However, the archdiocese The nuns are among five archdiocese in contrast with says the archbishop’s approval members of the California $44,000 and a promissory was required before the former Institute of the Sisters of the note Hollister offered. convent could be sold. Most Holy and Immaculate Both the archdiocese “The court finds that the Heart of the Blessed Virgin and Perry have other claims sisters did not have the au- Mary and are the only mem- against Hollister that would thority to sell the property to bers who oppose the sale of be decided in a trial if those Hollister,” Bowick wrote in their former home to Perry. cannot be resolved.

Popular Trailhead Now Closed Is your buyer getting the best to Public By Allison B. Cohen and Andrew Davis title policy they deserve? GRIFFITH PARK—City of- two-acre parcel inside Griffith ficials announced in March Park. There is no other way to Call me today! a gate at the end of Beach- access the ranch from public wood Canyon Drive—known roads. John Chadbourne as the Beachwood Trailhead In their lawsuit, ranch (310) 892-3301 that leads hikers and tourists owners claimed public tres- to close up views of the Hol- passing on that easement had lywood Sign—will now be grown exponentially since the closed to pedestrians, due to advent of GPS, and the influx a court order, and will instead of so many pedestrians had be redirected to other park en- hurt their business. trances to get close to the sign, The same trailhead, how- namely via Canyon and Ver- ever, has been the only access mont Canyon roads. point, since 2001, to Griffith City officials took the ac- Park from Beachwood Canyon. tion March 14th after a Los While the court did not Angeles Superior Court judge agree the ranch had exclusive ruled in February that pub- use of the easement leading to lic access through the gate— its property, it did rule the in- estimated at 15,000 people flux of tourists and hikers had per month—had interfered interfered with its business with the business of Sunset and ordered the city to come Ranch, which filed a lawsuit up with an alternative entry in the matter in 2015. point for hikers and tourists The trailhead and its gate “at a location as closest” as has served as the only entrance practical by March 13th. to the ranch since at least Some homeowners, fed 1940—when an easement up with the tourists, who they agreement was signed that claim have posed a severe safe- We help guaranteed the ranch use of ty risk, said they are thrilled the trailhead in perpetuity for with the ruling. access to its privately owned, see TRAILHEAD page 19 people buy and sell

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Landlord Files False Address Relocating Renter to Cemetery By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer

The moment 80 year-old latest in a series of tactics de- lywood to Leimert Park, of building owner is responsible dress and all. Vivian Sosa read the address, velopers have used to wrong- attempted relocations that for making all relocation ar- “Our department’s been she knew something was fully evict rent-controlled ten- were out of compliance with rangements and payments to relying on the tenants and the amiss. ants under the cover of law. city law, but had been rubber the new landlord. landlords” to vet the addresses It was supposed to be the Previous local evic- stamped by housing officials “[THPs are] supposed to on the THPs, said Gomez. location of her new home, tions—including Los Feliz’s nonetheless. make it real easy for you to be “The whole process puts a lot where she would be temporar- 1655 Rodney Dr., where resi- Such issues, said Ruiz, able to move. On paper, it’s of responsibility between the ily relocated from 240 N Rob- dents underwent a four-year ranged from buildings that perfect,” said Santa Cruz, but two parties.” inson St., her Echo Park home battle with developers before were unsanitary or otherwise in this case, “It sort of feels like However, according to of 41 years, while it was under they were forced to move in out of code to units that were a scam.” Gomez, in light of recent construction. early 2016—invoked the El- already occupied and therefore Robert Galardi with the “rough spots,” like the cem- But Sosa knew immedi- lis Act, a 1985 California law unavailable, and in each case, city’s Housing and Communi- etery mishap, HCID has al- ately that the address, 1831 originally intended to allow the THP had been initially ap- ty Investment Dept. (HCID) ready instated a more rigorous W. Washington Blvd., wasn’t landlords to retire from the proved. confirmed the process that THP approval policy, and is a home at all. It was Rosedale rental business. “It’s like the developers are Santa Cruz described, but working with legal aid and Cemetery—the same cem- But according to Ruiz, as sharing best practices,” said said he doubted the building’s tenants’ rights organizations etery in which she had bur- Ellis Act evictions have gained LATU’s Ruiz. “It just becomes owner, who has since resub- to identify other problems in ied a family member decades in profile, many landlords another way around [rent sta- mitted the paperwork with a the approval process. ago. have moved on to THPs. bilization].” residential relocation address, “From this day forward,” “[The landlord] wants to Previously, residents of Sosa’s son-in-law, Uver had any ill intent. said Gomez, “we are going in evict us all,” Sosa said through the Cove apartment com- Santa Cruz, who has lived at “If it’s determined there is person to look at these proper- a translator in a February plex in Los Feliz reported a 240 N Robinson for 30 years, an error in the plan, the owner ties.” Los Angeles Tenants Union false THP was filed, and ap- said the building’s manager has to resubmit,” said Galardi, Meanwhile, Santa Cruz (LATU) video. “He just proved, for their building af- told him the incorrect address but there are currently no fur- and the other Robinson resi- doesn’t want any of us there. ter its owner unsuccessfully had been a mistake. ther repercussions for filing a dents have hired an attorney, And that’s why he sent me to threatened to use the Ellis But Santa Cruz said he THP with a false relocation who has advised them not to move to the cemetery.” Act to get them to leave. Ul- has a hard time believing it address. relocate. Sosa’s attempted reloca- timately, after City Council could have been accidental, According to HCID’s “When they show up with tion was part of what is known intervention, the THP was since landlords are respon- Daniel Gomez, the THP pro- the moving trucks, [our law- as a Tenant Habitability Plan overturned and the tenants sible for coordinating all re- cess was originally developed yer] will be here,” said Santa (THP)—a document filed to were allowed to stay. location. by a tenant workers’ group, Cruz. the city by landlords hoping to Similarly, according to Such relocations are and was intended to benefit Temi Akinyemi of West- make repairs or renovations on LATU’s Ruiz, the organiza- meant to be temporary, and tenants, not landlords, which ern Regional Properties, LLC, occupied units. tion has received multiple re- according to Santa Cruz, is why the Robinson paper- who filed the incorrect THP, According to LATU’s ports from tenants throughout tenants are to continue pay- work, had been approved by declined to comment on this Trinidad Ruiz, THPs are the the city, from North Hol- ing rent as usual, while the his department, cemetery ad- story.

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[editorial] they did not act towards us as property. We will fight any We Fought The Cell Tower And We Won servants of the public and I feel attempt to do so all the way for any other neighborhood in to the Los Angeles County By Juanita Myers Los Angeles who should de- Board of Supervisors if nec- On Feb 1st, Verizon City Councilmember Mitch sible health hazards. cide to fight the same fight. essary, and the owner of Stor- Wireless formally withdrew O’Farrell’s office, who simply We are not against cell I don’t know what the age etc. is aware of this fact. its application to install a forwarded it to the Verizon towers. We all want connec- plans are, if any, for the ex- If AT&T is thinking about 49-foot cell tower within the cell tower application case file tivity. We as a community isting AT&T tower located relocating to this property, Storage etc. property, which without comment. just feel there are much more on Casitas Avenue south of they should rethink it. abuts homes along the full Once a cell tower is ap- responsible locations in more Glendale Boulevard—an- In this last year I have length of Seneca Avenue, be- proved for a property, by fed- commercial and/or indus- other poor siting choice for a learned more than I ever tween Los Feliz and Glendale eral law—the 1996 Telecom- trial locations nearby—loca- cell tower. wanted to know about wireless boulevards in Atwater Vil- munications Act—as long as tions that would both meet Over a year ago I spoke companies and various associ- lage. Previously, the case had the property owner is willing, the wireless company’s needs with the case officer for this ated laws governing them and been on hold since the origi- the city cannot discriminate or and which wouldn’t impact property, which had been cell tower installations, some nal March 1, 2016 hearing prohibit other wireless carriers residents so negatively in so sold and rezoned for an 11 of it unsavory. with the Los Angeles Office from placing more cell towers many ways. Once a tower unit small lot housing devel- I want to express enor- of Zoning Administration, on the same property, without goes up, it’s likely to be there opment, who stated that the mous gratitude to all of those in which the Verizon repre- any public input. for good. AT&T tower would most who helped us gather signa- sentative requested a contin- The Storage etc. property, When I spoke with the likely have to be relocated. tures and who helped us in so uation and it was granted. being half a mile long, could Verizon rep handling the case We feel the permit for that site many, many other time-con- Almost 1,700 signatures legally become an antenna to confirm it had been termi- shouldn’t have been granted in suming ways, and to all of you were gathered in opposition farm polluting the view-shed nated, he voluntarily echoed the first place. who signed our petitions and to the installation of this cell and destroying the character our sentiments and said he Ever vigilant, we are letters from all over Atwater tower via petitions and letters and feel of the entire neighbor- also felt the location requested sending a loud and clear Village. from residents and business hood surrounding it. was a poor choice. message that we, as a com- Myers is a resident of owners in the area. Even when a tower is Compared to the polite munity, will not tolerate any Atwater Village. After a few months we “decorated” to look like a tree, and respectful treatment we cell towers in the Storage etc. stopped knocking on doors— it’s always obvious it’s a cell received from the Verizon rep, as the case was still on hold— tower and it’s always ugly. In our collective experience with otherwise we could’ve eas- addition, realtors are required the city’s zoning department Meet this Architectural Trio ily broken 2,500 signatures. to disclose significant items clearly showed us, over and In addition, we presented affecting the desirability of a over again, where they side. 3704 Shannon Road our case to, and received the property, which include cell Very often they almost seemed Los Feliz Hills unanimous support of the At- towers. There is a very real stig- to treat us with contempt— $1,625,000 water Village Neighborhood ma attached to the presence of from the hearing officer to city 3 Bedrooms Council (AVNC) who in turn a cell tower in a neighborhood, zoning staffers that we talked 2 Bathrooms wrote a letter to Los Angeles which includes blight and pos- with by telephone. We feel 2,055 square feet, per assessor

he McFerrin T House, by Robert Peters, A.I.A. Mid-Century Modern post-and-beam home with walls of glass. Thrilling views of Glendale and the San Gabriel TRAILHEAD from page 14 open to the public, said the open, including the installation Mountains all the way to snow-capped Mt. Baldy. Well-organized “I think it’s wonderful that city’s new plan is both inconve- of weekend and holiday park- open floor plan flows from entry foyer to living/dining areas to kitchen/ as a byproduct of this [lawsuit], nient and not a good solution. ing restrictions along two-thirds family room. Twinned fireplaces form room divider. visitors will be directed to a safe “The city has used [the of Beachwood Canyon Drive. 1243 Brunswick and comfortable location where court ruling] as an excuse to That appeased some homeown- Avenue there is adequate infrastructure close [the Beachwood Trail- ers, but some local storeowners South Pasadena to gain access to the Hollywood head] altogether and redirect in the area’s tiny village said they $1,500,000 Sign,” said local resident Sara- pedestrian traffic to Bronson hurt their business. 4 Bedrooms jane Schwartz, who is part of Canyon, which adds about 2.7 “Now that the Sun- 3.5 Baths in each direction to my walk,” set Ranch litigation is done, 3,591 square feet, another lawsuit against the city per assessor on the same issue. said Tony Castanares, a retired we can focus on the work at attorney and longtime Beach- hand. My office will continue ohn C. Austin, Canyon Road, one of Jarchitect of City the alternative access points wood Canyon resident. to move forward on long-term Hall and the Griffith Observatory. Original character details: hardwood offered by the city—which Los Angeles City Council- strategies to create better ex- flooring and built-ins accent such features as the clinker-brick inglenook; grand, winding staircase; formal dining room with stained is near the Bronson Caves, member David Ryu has tried a periences for tourists and safe- glass and paneled office alcove. Arroyo and mountain views; terraced of Batman fame—offers park- number of remedies to stave off guard the negatively impacted gardens. ing and restrooms. the impact of so many tourists in communities around the Hol- But others, who say all en- the area, while trying to keep the lywood Sign,” Ryu said in a 5286 Los Bonitos Way tries to the park should remain trailhead at Beachwood Canyon statement. Los Feliz Estates $7,900 per month 3 Bedrooms 4 Baths 3,547 square feet, per assessor

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[STARGAZING] [RESTAURANT REVIEW] April Meteor Showers Fat Dragon Ups Silver Lake’s Chinese Anthony Cook, Ledger Columnist Restaurant Game This year, the quarter on the 19th, then it By Pat Saperstein, Ledger Restaurant Critic Lyrid meteor is waning crescent until New Residents of the Silver few bites of the beloved ban- Rice group of restaurants, shower benefits from the lack Moon on the 26th. Lake and Los Feliz area have quet dish are just right. works with a number of deliv- of interfering moonlight. The On the following night, spent decades waiting for good Orange chicken is deep- ery services including Grub- shower’s peak will occur dur- the moon returns to the eve- Chinese food to hit the area. fried like the familiar mall Hub, Caviar and Postmates, ing the night and early morn- ning sky as waxing crescent. Tired of hearing “Just go to version, but fresh orange slic- so that Holy Grail of good ing of April 21st to 22nd. The giant planet Jupiter, Chinatown,” or “Monterey es and a light touch with the Chinese delivery is now acces- Lyrid meteors can be seen in the constellation Virgo the Park is only 15 minutes away,” sauce keep it from being cloy- sible. But the food, especially as early as 10 p.m. and until Maiden, is currently the finest we were thrilled when Pine & ing. fried items, is even better when dawn starts at 3:54 a.m. The evening planet. On the 7th, it Crane opened a few years ago Some less common dish- eaten in the restaurant, which meteors appear to stream from is located opposite to the sun and significantly upped the es well worth trying include has a large communal table a point in the sky near the in the sky, at opposition. Chinese food game. Dragon fried rice—with Chi- in the center as well as tables Now along the same nese sausage and bacon com- along the wall. To the eye, Jupiter appears brighter than stretch of Sunset Boulevard, bined with the unusual addi- There’s no beer and any star, and its light does not twinkle Fat Dragon has joined the par- tion of kohlrabi—and Pork wine, but cold brew wild berry ty, adding those guilty plea- jowl stir-fry with dried tofu. hibiscus, lychee lime green tea, as a star seems to. sure dishes like orange chicken Mapo tofu and Szechuan and Hong Kong milk tea keep that so many people crave, but eggplant are both exceedingly the drinks interesting. with a light and modern ap- solid versions. Mild-flavored Upscale ingredients and a constellation Lyra the Lyre’s This means that Jupiter proach. Moo goo gai pan and pan- central location mean a meal brightest star, Vega. will rise in the east when the This isn’t San Gabriel Val- fried noodles include plenty for two will run about $50, but The point, called the radi- sun sets, and will set at sun- ley-style Chinese—spice levels of vegetables, while dry-fried the quality and flavor makes it ant, is overhead when dawn rise. To the eye, Jupiter ap- are on the subdued side, and string beans, cauliflower and well worthwhile. starts. From a dark wilderness pears brighter than any star, there is no toothpick lamb or orange tofu are among veg- At the end of the location you may see up to 12 and its light does not twinkle braised eel to be found (five- etarian choices. meal, be sure not to skip the Lyrids per hour. as a star seems to. spiced quail is probably the The menu isn’t large— wonderfully crisp housemade The moon starts the A telescope will let you see most adventurous dish). hot and sour soup and more fortune cookies, which come month as waxing crescent, and the banded structure of Jupi- Most dishes are clean- dumplings would probably complete with fortunes in- is first quarter on the 3rd. On ter’s clouds and the planet’s oval tasting with lots of fresh veg- be popular additions. And spired by the lyrics of artists the following nights it is wax- storms, including the Great Red etables, though there are still the Szechuan spicy wontons like Marilyn Manson. ing gibbous until the 10th, Spot. Because Jupiter rotates plenty of indulgent and/or are perfectly good, but won’t when it is full. once after less than 10 hours, a deep-fried choices. make anyone forget the ones Fat Dragon, 3 After the 10th, it is wan- patient observer can survey all Honey walnut shrimp is at Chengu Taste. 500 W. Sunset Blvd. ing gibbous and it rises after of the planet’s stormy surface in almost dessert-like and too Crucially, Fat Drag- 323-667-9193 sunset until it becomes last a single night. rich for just two people, but a on, which is part of the Sticky fatdragonla.com

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[THEATER REVIEW] Moving Arts Theater Company Takes on a Futuristic Los Angeles By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic

coffee at Intelligentsia with ar- tech mega-city while most of project, Car Plays, a series of culturally roll out of Los An- tistic director Darin Anthony. the population live in dismal 10-minute plays done in sta- geles and across the country.” “Although the founders, slums. A resistance movement tionary cars, has been done at Lee Wohner and Julie Briggs, arises to fight for the rights La Jolla Playhouse’s Festival Burners runs through April liked serving plays with an of the poor resulting in a vio- Without Walls. Anthony says 2nd, Saturdays and Mondays, 8 edge,” Anthony said, “in the lent conflict on many levels. that there is a possibility the p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. last year we’ve focused on new The play was a finalist in the project may come to Orange Apocalypse Play runs plays by L.A. playwrights that Eugene O’Neill Playwrights County. through April 18th, Fridays, 8 tend toward social commen- Conference. Anthony said he has a p.m.; Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sun- tary. They are more reflective Apocalypse Play, a little long-term vision for his com- days, 4 p.m. Additional perfor- of what’s happening here.” lighter drama by Cory Hinkle pany. mances Monday April 3rd and Madlab is the name of the and directed by Darin Antho- “I see Moving Arts be- April 10th at 8 p.m. nine-month program the com- ny, is set at the end of the world coming the hub of unique and Atwater Village Theatre, pany has created that focuses in Los Angeles. Jan and her ex- diverse voices in our theater…” 3269 Casitas Ave., $30, Two on the development of new boyfriend Chip think they’re he said, “I want us to be at the play package $45. 323-472- The artistic director of the Mov- works starting from original the last living souls on earth epicenter of the tremors that 5646, movingarts.org. ing Arts Theater Company, Darin concept. This past year there until others start showing up. Anthony. were 60 submissions. 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R AVI from page 1 as a teacher. They fell in love, DeVos Worries Local Officials running outside to offer them got married, and had one son, By Andrew Murphy Davis, Contributing Writer popsicles on a hot day. Rajeewa, who now lives in Florida. Others commented on the Local schools could be exercise educational choice for approves charters so for some In 1984, they left Sri Lanka many plants he’s grown in his hurt in a variety of ways under their children?” of our communities we have due to civil unrest. Miriam and front yard and thanked him new U.S. Secretary of Educa- Dr. Rodriguez, however, too many schools and not the couple’s son went to Eng- for his help in their own gar- tion Betsy DeVos’s agenda and said that school choice is not the enough students,” said Ro- land, while Ravi moved to the dens. Ravi believes the secret President Donald Trump’s main problem facing parents driguez. “We really have to United States. First, he found to his green thumb is talking proposed cuts to education and students in his district. ramp up the quality in all of a home in the Ardmore Apart- to and touching each plant funding, according to Los An- “We have magnate pro- our schools, but especially in ments in Koreatown. In 1987, daily, something he picked up geles Unified School District grams, charter schools, zones charter schools that are given Miriam and young Rajeewa from his father. Board of Education member of choice and private schools,” a lot of autonomy in exchange joined Ravi in Los Angeles. Several writers reminisced Dr. Ref Rodriguez, who over- said Rodriguez. “What I want for accountability.” According to Ravi, he and about going on regular walks sees schools in Los Feliz, Silver to make progress towards is Rodriquez also said he is his wife visited their Silver through the neighborhood with Lake, and Echo Park. to make sure that all of those deeply concerned about the Lake home long before they Ravi, and at least three letters DeVos made a name for choices are of high quality president’s recently released would buy it. It belonged to gushed about Miriam’s incred- herself in Michigan politics, instead of throwing in more “America First” budget which, an elderly woman Miriam met ible Sri Lankan cooking. where she campaigned more choices for the sake of choice.” includes a $9 billion cut to the as a parishioner of Wilshire Ledger cartoonist Howard school choice, including ex- According to Rodriguez, Education Department and Christian Church, who Ravi Gindoff has lived in the area panding charter schools, im- while certain parts of Los An- a simultaneous $1 billion in- volunteered to drive back and for over 15 years and met Ravi plementing voucher programs geles could still benefit from crease in programs that sup- forth to services. several years ago while walk- that enable more students to more school choice, his district port charter schools, school When the woman later ing his dog. attend private schools with needs more effective oversight vouchers and other similar decided to sell the home, she “Though we were born on public money, and allowing of non-traditional public school policies. told the Karunaratnes she different sides of the planet, corporations to receive tax options, like charter schools. In the president’s budget, wanted them to buy it. They we … have a lot in common,” credits for setting up scholar- There are currently 32 released in March, cuts in fed- accepted her offer and Ravi Gindoff said. “He’s a great ship programs that send stu- charter schools in Dr. Rodri- eral spending are proposed for went about making it a home, person to have around and he’s dents to private schools. guez’s district. These schools programs for at-risk student fixing it up himself. got a great sense of humor. I DeVos has promised to are publicly overseen, but are populations, including after- Ravi rapidly befriended seriously refer to him as the continue campaigning for given more autonomy than school programs and Medicare his neighbors, but was also in- Mayor of Silver Lake because school choice as President traditional public schools. services for student counseling strumental in introducing his he knows so many people. Ev- Trump’s Secretary of Educa- Some are run by the Los An- and student medical services. more isolated neighbors to one eryone he meets, he says hello tion. geles Unified School District The budget also makes cuts to another, forming a commu- to and gets to know them. “I share [President] Trump’s while others by independent teacher training programs. nity wherever he went. He’s that friendly.” view that it’s time to shift the non-profit organizations. “The budget places power “My philosophy is, until I Ravi and Miriam met in debate,” DeVos said in her Janu- “I believe in charter in the hands of parents and die, I have to help people. To- Sri Lanka where they were ary senate confirmation hear- schools but I also know that families to choose schools that day when I go to sleep, I am neighbors. Ravi and his fam- ing. “Why, in 2017, are we still the district currently doesn’t are best for their children by going to think about what I ily worked in the music busi- questioning parents’ ability to have a great plan for where it ness, while Miriam worked did,” he said. see DEVOS page 24

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[HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE] then place a speaker on the Spring Musical and Science Fair inside playing rather loud music. I will measure the NOW ENROLLING ! By Max Rubin, 6th Grade volume of the music from Hollywood Schoolhouse pres- this will be the last spring mu- the outside of the box to find Holy Trinity ents James and the Giant Peach! sical for our graduating sixth out which material is the best Our spring grade class. when it comes to suppressing School musical opens This year’s Science Fair is noise. this weekend. also coming up. Right now, Of course, every single sci- We have all we are in a state of prepara- entific trial is unique, and this been anticipat- tion. My experiment’s purpose is just an example of one. It ing the show, is to find out what materials will be so exciting once every- and this year block out sound the best. one’s experiment is revealed, a great num- I will begin by sound- and it will be awesome to see Imagine a school where ber of my friends play leading proofing a little box with where the other students’ curi-  All are welcome in a loving, supportive family environment roles in the production. Sadly, different types of materials, osity has taken them.  Character, values, and service to others is paramount  Small class sizes and personalized attention means students grow to their highest potential [CITIZENS OF THE WORLD] tions step-by-step to create  Specialized classes and programs provide for a balanced Preparing for New Learning Units unique projects. whole-child education And more exciting events Now, imagine your child at Holy Trinity School By Quinton Palmer, 5th grade are on the horizon. This year, Transitional Kindergarten-8th grade As we enter And in social studies, the school will host its first Open House - April 9, 8:30 am - 12:30pm Kids can attend classes on Shadow Day - April 11, Call to RSVP! the spring we are studying the Colonial school-wide musical production, Into The Woods. The play trimester, the Time Period and the Revolu- 323-663-2064 m is about many fairytale char- 3716 Boyce Ave - Atwater Village Fifth Grade tionary War. We used note- www.HolyTrinityla.com at CWC- cards to create pieces that fit acters and what happens when

Hollywood into a timeline, and presented their stories mix together. This  is ready for our work in groups. all-student production features new learning units. In math In science, we have been a cast of more than 25 and a class, we are moving on from working on trioramas about large crew working behind the our decimal unit to our frac- the atmosphere and what it scenes. There will be two per- tion unit, starting with a quick does for Earth. Working in formances Saturday, March fractions review. pairs, we followed the instruc- 25th in the auditorium of Jo- seph LeConte Middle School.

[FRANKLIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY] from 5-7 p.m. and it is open to The 2017 Franklin Art Show the public. If self-portraits are your thing, you’ll find them. By Amalia Mauceri, 5th Grade Or if you’re more into abstract art, you will find that too. This Art is ex- and have made some amaz- is a great chance for everyone pressed in ing art pieces using materials to admire the beautiful pieces so many dif- like wood, string, metal, clay, that the students at Franklin ferent ways cloth and paint—even beans Avenue have made. We would around the and buttons. love for you to come. There world. The This month, we are hold- will be 3-D art, live music, and students at ing our Franklin Art Show, even some “special guests” with my school, Franklin Avenue which usually happens once students dressed up as famous Elementary, all have their every six years. It is a fun event artists. Don’t be surprised if own unique ways of express- that encourages expression you see Frida Kahlo or Pablo ing themselves, from the and creativity. Picasso roaming the halls. kindergarteners to the fifth The art show will have an We cannot wait to see you graders. They are very creative opening party on April 26th there.

DEVOS from page 23 tion, DeVos also reversed protect these students. investing…in school choice Obama-era protections of Concern over the protec- programs,” DeVos said in a transgender students and Ro- tion of vulnerable student pop- March statement supporting driguez worries that, in the ulations hits especially close to President Trump’s budget. current climate, protections home in Los Feliz, where John “Taxpayers deserve to know for English language learn- Marshall High School is 72% their dollars are being spent ers and other minority groups socio-economically disadvan- efficiently and effectively.” could be next. taged. But Rodriguez said the “This sets us back in spe- “We have many students budget cuts will force local cial education, civil rights, and on free or reduced lunches. We schools to provide fewer essen- enforcement for transgender have many affluent students. tial services to students, while kids. I’m very concerned that We have many ethnically DeVos’s hands off approach to this hands-off approach might diverse students. We have a civil rights enforcement and take states back to a time special education department special needs programs under- where equity and access were that is very effective and serves mines the protection of his dis- limited,” Rodriguez said. students with a large range of trict’s most vulnerable students. But according to Rodri- disabilities from something The Department of Edu- guez, the State of California like ADHD up to autism… It cation mandates the accom- and the Los Angeles Unified was very dismaying to find out modation of special needs school district have protec- that DeVos didn’t even know students under a federal law tions of their own in place the Federal program that known as IDEA, a law the De- for minority groups, undocu- mandates the work we do with Vos was not familiar with in mented students, and trans- those students,” said Scott her confirmation hearing. gender students, and both en- Banks, who teaches English at Shortly after confirma- tities will continue working to John Marshall.

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[IMMACULATE HEART] Mother Honored, Daughter Remembered 40 Years A Hive of Activity after Accident By Lauren Berger ’18 Beverly Sutton, who will right and Leigh Immaculate Spring Break. And while some be honored at John Marshall was not there,” Heart High students indulge in a week of High this month, faced the Julie said. “I was School con- sleeping in, many participate unthinkable in 1976, when her heartbroken that it tinues to buzz in April. On in three distinct faculty-lead daughter Leigh Sutton, a Mar- was her. … About April 8th, Immaculate Heart trips. Whether saying “Au Re- shall student and star athlete, 10 years ago, I had invites incoming 9th graders voir” and flying to France, un- died in a tragic car accident. heard that one of and their parents to a welcome covering marine life in Cata- It was an all too familiar my friend’s girls breakfast and reception. We lina Island, or touring major story, not just here, but across had won a scholar- look forward to meeting our Mid-Atlantic colleges, IH stu- the country. Leigh got in the ship in her name. It new Pandas and members of dents know how to keep busy! wrong car. The driver had brought joy to my the Class of 2021. School resumes on the been drinking. It’s the story we heart to know that Next, the high school hosts 24th, with our traditional never want to read about, and Leigh continues to class elections. Actively encour- Mary’s Day just around the the phone call no mother ever be an inspiration to aging students to pursue lead- corner. Arguably the most be- wants to receive. young girls.” ership roles, IH offers students loved tradition at Immaculate Leigh had excelled at most That inspiration an array of positions within Heart, Mary’s Day celebrates sports since junior high, and is possible thanks to their sections, grade levels, and the high school’s patroness, also coached children at local Sutton, who kept the overarching student coun- Mary, the mother of Jesus. community centers. As a soph- her daughter’s name Leigh Sutton, a former Marshall High School student cil (ASB). Marking the first of With a special liturgy and stu- and volleyball player, pictured on campus in 1975, a omore, Leigh played varsity alive for 40 years year before her death in a tragic car accident. many elections, April 11th sig- dent-organized activities, each girls’ basketball on Marshall’s through an annual nals the beginning to a new year Mary’s Day centers on a differ- 1975 Northern League Cham- scholar-athlete trophy and us to honor her spirit and her of student campaigning, speech ent theme. This year’s theme is pionship Team. scholarship that has spanned courageous mother.” making, and voting. Ave Stella Maris: Mary, Star “She left us too young,” four decades. After a re-centering Holy of the Sea. Immaculate Heart said All-City teammate Deb Sutton will be honored The Marshall Athletic Hall Week prayer service, school has much to look forward to Lucero. “We will never know April 21st at the Marshall of Fame Ceremony will take lets out for the Easter holi- in this busy time before the her full potential, but she has High Athletic Hall of Fame place on Friday, April 21, 2017 day and a much anticipated school year closes. been a champion to us all, for for Meritorious Support of on campus beginning at 6 p.m. over 40 years.” Girls Athletics. Local pub- following a 5 p.m. reception. Julie Espinoza, who lisher Steve Meek, of the Los Tickets will be available for Send the played junior varsity volley- Feliz & Silver Lake Community purchase at the door for $10 or Los Feliz Ledger ball with Leigh in the spring Guide, will present the award. $5 for students with a valid and of 1976, said she remembered “Leigh is still very much current Marshall ID. Proceeds your School News to: hearing the news about the ac- in our hearts and thoughts,” will benefit Marshall Athlet- [email protected] cident during the day. said Meek. “She’s still a part ics through the Marshall High “I recall looking to my of our lives. I hope you’ll join Alumni Association.

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[HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS] JCC from page 4 Jewish cemeteries in St. Lou- By Mike Guardabascio, Ledger Columnist Northridge. is; Rochester, New York; and Since the threats began, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Loyola High School short of making the playoffs. finished the year 24-3 and the FBI has been actively in- On February 22nd, Vice The Cubs made a deep run The Pandas girls basketball were upset in the quarterfinals vestigating the incidents, President Mike Pence con- in the CIF Southern Section team finished the season 3-16. of the Division 3A playoffs by which have been coming in demned the nationwide van- playoff this year after a third La Salle after beating Granite waves. dalism from the St. Louis place finish in the Mission Campbell Hall Hills 55-32. In a statement, the FBI cemetery site. league. They made it to the It was a rough winter for said it is working with the “There is no place in semi-finals where they fell to Campbell Hall, with the Vi- Notre Dame Dept. of Justice Civil Rights America for hatred or acts of the eventual CIF champions, kings’ basketball teams and High School Division in investigating pos- prejudice or violence or anti- Harvard-Westlake. Loyola fin- girls soccer teams all strug- The Regal Gryphons girls sible civil rights violations in Semitism,” Pence said. ished the season with a record gling. But the Campbell Hall basketball team finished the connection with threats to Locally, life continues as of 19-10. boys soccer team had a great season 16-10 and made it to Jewish Community Centers normal with the hopes that Loyola’s soccer team fin- year, with a regular season re- the second round of the play- across the country. such incidents will not be tak- ished with an overall record of cord of 16-4-1, good enough offs with a win over Burroughs “The FBI will collect all en any further. 15-10-5. to claim a Gold Coast League before falling to Glendale in available facts and evidence “We are very grateful for championship. The Vikings the second round. and will ensure this matter the help and cooperation of John Marshall won their playoff opener 4-2 is investigated in a fair, thor- our local law enforcement High School but fell to Maranatha in the Westridge School ough, and impartial manner,” agencies,” the Westside JCC’s The Barristers boys soccer second round on the road. The Tigers had a great the statement read. Greene said. “Our JCC is team earned a playoff berth winter, with the school’s water So far, one arrest has been closely monitoring the situa- after a 9-7-3 regular season, Flintridge Prep polo, basketball, and soccer made in connection with the tion and coordinating with lo- led by Jerson Salazar and Jack (La Canada) teams all making the playoffs. nationwide bomb threats. cal law enforcement, the Dept. Wakefield—four goals each. The Rebels girls sports Westridge’s girls water polo In March, federal authori- of Homeland Security and the Marshall won its first play- programs had a standout win- team went 20-8 and claimed ties arrested 31-year-old Juan FBI, as well as the Commu- off game against Legacy 4-1 ter season. The Rebels girls a Prep League championship. Thompson, a suspect allegedly nity Security Initiative of the thanks to goals from Wake- soccer team easily claimed a The Tigers were upset in the behind the harassment of at Jewish Federation of Greater field, Omar Jarquin, Jordan Prep League championship first round of the CIF playoffs least eight Jewish community Los Angeles.” Alpizar, and Jeankarlo Gon- and then breezed into the CIF- by Warren. centers in St. Louis, Missouri; Security and safety re- zales, who also had an assist. SS Division 3 semifinals. The The Westridge basketball and another suspect of dual mains the WJCC’s top prior- The Barristers were defeated team fell in the semis to South, team finished the regular sea- Israel-American citizenship ity. by Community Charter in the 5-2. The Rebels finished the son 13-9, but made the play- believed tied to threats against “At the same time, we will second round. year with an overall record of offs, where they fell to Crean JCCs in the United States and not be bullied by terrorism,” 23-5-3 and will be considered Lutheran in the semis, earning Canada. Greene said. “We stand tall Immaculate Heart one of the top teams in Cali- a state berth where they fell in In addition to this year’s with other JCCs around the High School fornia next season. the first round. myriad JCC threats, another country and continue to be a The girls soccer team fin- On the hardcourt, the The Tigers’ soccer team wave of anti-Semitism has gathering place for our com- ished the season 10-8-2 but fell Rebels girls basketball team finished 14-5-2. included the desecration of munity.”

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[MOTHER OF INVENTION] What Restorative Discipline Means for LAUSD Parents By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist

fifth grade and we’ve never willingness to change because reliance on punitive strategies including an opportunity to be had any concerns about the people matter to each other.” like suspension or expulsion heard, a greater understanding way our school handled be- According to the Institute isn’t working. The UCLA of how their actions impact havioral problems, nastiness, for Restorative Justice and Re- Civil Rights Project has found others, accountability and re- or bullying. But I’ve talked storative Dialogue (IRJRD), that schools with high sus- sponsibility, understanding to enough friends who have “The goal of Restorative Dis- pension rates are less safe, less their role as a member of the kids enrolled in public schools cipline is to change the school equitable, and have lower aca- larger school community, less throughout the city to know climate rather than merely re- demic outcomes.” bullying and safer school envi- that there can be vastly differ- spond to student behavior.” If there’s any question ronments. ent experiences when it comes It utilizes practices like about whether restorative Challenges and conflicts justice is effective, look no will no doubt always be a further than the remarkable part of school culture, but as Restorative justice fosters belonging changes that occurred when a parent of soon-to-be middle over exclusion, social engagement over Texas conducted a pilot pro- schoolers, this news could not If you are the parent or gram in 2015 in some of its have come at a better time. guardian of one of the more control, and meaningful accountability most troubled public school Well done, LAUSD. than 640,000 kids attending over punishment. districts like Dallas. public school in Los Angeles, According to the IRJRD, you probably received an au- “In-school suspensions at the pi- tomated phone call recently loted schools dropped by 70%. Don’t miss our informing you that LAUSD to how discipline is dealt with. “respect agreements” and Out-of-school suspensions was moving to a “restorative So, what exactly is re- “classroom circling”—group dropped by 77%. The number special separate discipline” system. storative justice? Essentially, conversations—to help en- of students sent to alternative I got such a call and was it is a whole-school approach courage empathy and resolve school was cut in half.” Summer pleasantly surprised that the that encourages community issues. The move to restorative district had taken such a signifi- and, according to the Schott More school districts discipline seems like a smart Camp cant and all-encompassing step. Foundation for Public Educa- throughout the U.S. are mov- and significant step forward Restorative discipline, also tion, “fosters belonging over ing away from punitive “zero for LAUSD. On their web- Guide known as restorative justice, is exclusion, social engagement tolerance” models that have site, you will find information a “top down” approach that re- over control, and meaningful proven to be largely counter- on how restorative discipline quires the collective support of accountability over punish- productive and adopting this works as well as a projection (included all administrators and teachers ment. Its practices replace fear, more progressive approach. that it will be implemented in in this issue)! in the nation’s second largest uncertainty, and punishment In large part, the shift has all schools by 2020. public school district. as motivators with belong- occurred because, as Edutopia For our children, this re- My kids are finishing up ing, connectedness and the points out, “we see that over- sults in some huge positives,

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4563 Finley Ave Mid-Century $649,000 14636 Round Valley Dr Contemporary $1,595,000 2341 Hill Drive Spanish $1,400,000 Extremely hard to find 3 bd 2 bath condo in the heart Impressive and beautifully renovated 4 + 3.5 home The Waite Residence”, designed by noted architect of Los Feliz. Charming 6 unit 1960’s building. This 1st nestled in the hills, offering an open living space. Henry Harwood Hewitt is an elegant 3bd 4ba 2-story floor unit offers a spacious living room with fireplace, Fabulous Cook’s kitchen with center island, breakfast home with impressive curb appeal, great original charming kitchen, dining area which opens to a patio. bar, Viking range and stainless appl. Huge master suite details thoughout. Gorgeous living and dining room. with luxurious spa-like bath and dreamy walk-in closet. Master suite with walk-in closet & ba. Newer AC and 3 addt’l upstairs bdrms + laundry room. Nice outdoor Batchelder tiled fireplace in LR, original windows nice wood floors. Freshly painted. 2 parking spaces. patios & some garden area too. 2 car gar + 1 more space. with French doors to the yard, 2 great master suites. In Escrow in Hollywood Sold in Los Feliz Hills Sold in Los Feliz

923 Heliotrope Drive Duplex $849,000 3755 Shannon Road Spanish $1,775,000 2046 North Hobart Traditional $1,499,000 Excellent opportunity with loads of potential! Minutes Beautiful 4+3.5 Spanish residence with picturesque Beautiful Gated 3+2.5 Traditional home situated on from Los Feliz and Hollywood. Walk to shops near views from the hills of Griffith Park to the Glendale spacious corner lot. Wonderful indoor and outdoor Vermont and Melrose and close to freeways and Red city lights. Gracious living room with fireplace & rm flow with large pool and patios for entertaining. Line. Main house w/3 bd 2 ba, gated front yard. Large for your baby grand! Spacious Cook’s kitchen with Spacious living and dining rooms. Galley kitchen living & dining & breakfast rm. Hrdwd flrs under some island and great hm office work space. LR & kitchen with breakfast area. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths upstairs of the carpeted rooms. Bonus room. Rear house with open to a fabulous patio. Beautiful master suite & with 3rd bedroom downstairs converted to a den or 2+1. Both vacant! Off street parking + garage. Zoned private bath captures amazing views. 3000+square home office. New central air and heat. New Spanish RD 1.5. Appx 1855 sq ft front house + 800 sq ft rear unit. feet home. 7,832 lot! Loved by owners for 35 years! tiled roof. Two car garage. Close to Griffith Park.

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2890 Ripple Place #106 Modern $609,000 2100 Hollyvista Avenue Post & Beam $4,500 2 + 2 townhouse flat at newly constructed & tastefully Walls of glass allow you to enjoy incredible views designed River House community. Great open floor from this 3+2 contemporary home. Open living room plan. All new appliances, flooring, quartz counter with fireplace and opens out to a deck with sweeping tops, gorgeous European style cabinetry and more. views of the hills, Los Feliz Observatory and to the Views of bike paths from the living room, master and Westside. Updated eat-in kitch with built-in stainless patio. Laundry inside unit. Welcoming common area appliances and center island. Master suite has a outdoor patios with barbeque’s. Two parking spaces. private full bath. Central Air and heat. Cute yard with Proximity to downtown L.A., Glendale, & Pasadena. hot tub. Located in the Franklin School District!