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Volume 30 No. 11 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 12, 2020 BH businesses seek to Changes for cannabis in West Hollywood? n Competing ballot change gig worker law initiatives might affect n Chamber of Commerce, Bloom talk exemptions city’s rules

BY CAMERON KISZLA vices, but the law that was enacted BY CAMERON KISZLA applies to almost everyone,” said The Beverly Hills Chamber of Blair Schlecter, vice president of A pair of proposed ballot initia- Commerce is pushing for changes economic development and gov- tives aim to amend the city of to Assembly Bill 5, the gig worker ernment affairs for the chamber. “It West Hollywood’s rules regarding law that went into effect at the applies to all these industries where cannabis businesses. beginning of this year. we weren’t hearing about any prob- The West Hollywood Close the The law, which forces companies lems.” Loopholes Initiative, the first ini- who categorized some workers as For instance, Schlecter said, tiative to be announced, would independent contractors to treat some jobs in the entertainment have West Hollywood combine its them as employees and thus subject industry weren’t exempted. medical and recreational sales per- to additional benefits, was decried “Musicians and all these people mits into one type of retail permit by technology companies like Uber who have a way of doing business and would combine smoking- allowed and edible-only con- and Doordash, who rely on gig they’ve done for many years, the photo by Cameron Kiszla sumption lounge permits into one workers who can set their own structure has all changed. They’re MedMen West Hollywood is one of the “WeHo Originals” who are consumption lounge permit, schedules, instead of hiring full- not happy about it, and the people seeking changes to the city’s cannabis rules. time or part-time workers. who employ them or contract them among other changes. But beyond the gig economy, the aren’t happy about it either,” Supporters of the Close the law is affecting a wide variety of Schlecter said. Loopholes initiative believe the consumption lounge permit win- an adjacent restaurant to “deliver” industries, from journalism to To ensure they are in compliance city’s process is overly complex – ners allege makes it very difficult food to the lounge. entertainment and more who use with the law, businesses – even more so than state regulations, for them to successfully operate “Currently, medical marijuana freelancers and contract workers, small businesses – might need to which don’t differentiate between their businesses, many of which sales make up less than 3% of and some California residents are hire an attorney for help, and for medical and recreational sales – planned to use the sale of food and overall retail sales in the state of reportedly losing work because of smaller jobs, the attorney’s fees and the city ordinance was put in drinks to keep customers in their California. To continue to provide the law’s stipulations. wouldn’t make economic sense, place before the state finalized its stores. So far, only one consump- access to safe, state compliant “I think a lot of the concern about Schlecter said. rules that do not allow consump- tion lounge – the Original product to patients, all retailers independent contractors was in the tion lounges to sell anything other Cannabis Café – has been able to context of these ride-hailing ser- See Law page 26 than cannabis products, which begin operations, and it relies on See Initiatives page 25 Feuer launches bid for L.A. mayor Tom Bergin’s is back n City attorney, former City Council member for St. Patrick’s Day mounts 2022 bid n Historic Irish pub 1936 and has been located at 840 BY EDWIN FOLVEN S. Fairfax Ave. since 1949. plans bash after a However, near the end of 2019, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike year off Tom Bergin’s reopened, and Feuer on Monday became the first Francis Castagnetti, who oper- candidate to announce a bid to BY CAMERON KISZLA ates the pub with his brother, become the city’s next mayor dur- David Castagnetti, said Bergin’s ing the 2022 election. When historic Irish pub Tom will host an all-day celebration Feuer, a longtime Fairfax District Bergin’s closed after St. Patrick’s on March 17. resident who formerly represented Day 2018, there were worries it “We couldn’t be more excited the Los Angeles City Council’s 5th would be the last holiday cele- about it,” Castagnetti said. District from 1995-2001, and brated in the venerable bar and served in the state Assembly from restaurant, which first opened in See Whiskey page 25 2006-12, has been city attorney since 2013. He vowed to address homelessness and affordable hous- ing, two of the key issues currently photo by Edwin Folven affecting the city, Feuer said. He Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has announced his candidacy for also plans to keep residents’ con- mayor and wants to hear from residents about their concerns. cerns at the center of his priorities and is embarking on a series of “lis- the better,” Feuer said. “I want to II. He emerged determined to use tening” sessions throughout the take on the city’s biggest challenges his time on Earth to perform the city. and I want to do it with accom- most important work in the world. Feuer said his bid for mayor is plished and neighborhood-centered For him, that was educating kids,” based on a lifelong philosophy of leadership. I want to fight for peo- Feuer said. “My dad’s example led helping others and improving soci- ple who need us to stand up for me to public service.” ety. Early in his career, he led Bet them.” Feuer said he had early experi- Tzedek, an organization that pro- Feuer said the importance of pub- ence in governance by helping vides legal services for seniors, lic service was instilled by his Mayor Tom Bradley when he ran families and people in need. father at a young age. for governor during the 1980s. photo by Cameron Kiszla “I am on a mission to make the “My dad barely survived a Nazi The historic Irish pub Tom Bergin’s will host a St. Patrick’s Day party biggest impact on people’s lives for prisoner-of-war camp in World War See Feuer page 26 from 6 a.m. on March 17 to 1 a.m. on March 18. 2 March 12, 2020 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Man of God’ ‘Worst-Case DuBois will explore the movement to win the right to vote for women Anna Moench’s production “Man of through portraits of its leaders and God” will run from Thursday, March Scenario’ devoted activists including Lucretia 12, through Sunday, April 12, in the Actor C. Thomas Howell stars in Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at “Worst-Case Scenario,” am apocalyptic B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Carrie Geffen Playhouse. During a mission romance running from Friday, March Chapman, Catt and Alice Paul, Ida B. trip to Bangkok, four members of a 13, through Saturday, April 11, at the Wells-Barnett and many others. The Korean Christian girls’ youth group dis- Hudson Comedy presentation will be followed by a sign- cover that their revered pastor has hid- Central Backstage ing of the book, “Suffrage: Women’s den a camera in their hotel bathroom. Theatre. Worlds Long Battle for the Vote.” 4700 Their communal rage and disillusion- collide in a tiki bar Western Heritage Way. (323)667-2000, ment fuel increasingly violent revenge on the edge of theautry.org. fantasies. Previews runs through Kauai when an

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Tickets are rebirth of the “new sun.” Admission is free. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Tamino on Thursday, March 12, at 8 $42. 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. p.m. In addition to being a landmark worstcasescenariotheplay.com. weho.org. historic cemetery, Hollywood Forever hosts outdoor clas- sic film screen- Comedy play Salastina Music ings, concerts, lit- Kentwood Players presents “Vanya and erature events, lec- Sonia and Masha and Spike,” a new Society tures and live pod- play running from Friday, March 13, Classical music fans are invited to a cast tapings. photo by Charlie Mount through Saturday, April 18, at the Salastina Music Society performance Tamino combines Michael Van Duzer stars as Henry Kissinger and Steve Nevil as Westchester Playhouse. Christopher of works by Shostakovich on Sunday, classical music President Richard Nixon in Theatre West’s production of “Our Man in Durang’s hilarious comedy is set in March 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the with Arabic, Santiago” running from Friday, March 13, through Sunday, April 5. The rural Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Edye Second Space at the Broad Stage. Egyptian and Lebanese influences. The Salastina will perform chamber works comedic spy thriller was inspired by the true story of a botched U.S. where Vanya and his adopted sister performance also includes Matt by the composer rife with political and attempt to overthrow Chile’s democratically elected leader. In the new Sonia live a quiet life in the farmhouse Holubowski. Tickets are $20. 5970 where they grew up. When their often- personal grievances. Advance tickets political farce by two-time Emmy nominee and WGA award-winner Mark Santa Monica Blvd. (323)469-1181, wrong, fortune-telling maid warns of are $32; $40 at the door. 1310 11th St., hollywoodforever.com. Wilding, the CIA enlists an inexperienced, unsuspecting agent to follow impending dangers, and their movie salastina.org. up with a last-ditch, poorly conceived and dangerous effort to hasten the star sister, Masha, arrives unexpectedly 1973 Chilean coup d’état. A preview performance will be held on March with her young boy toy, Spike, the fam- Author retreat 12, at 8 p.m. Regular showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., ily is launched into a rollicking week- Eugene Pack Join bestselling author, entrepreneur Sunday. Advance tickets are $25; $30 at the door. 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. end of one-upmanship and exposed comedies and expert Cydney O’Sullivan for a West. (323)851-7977, theatrewest.org. nerves. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday free, three-day retreat for authors and and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets Groundlings Theatre welcomes The publishers from Friday, March 13, start at $22. 8301 Hindry Ave. (310) Pack in readings of short new come- through Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m. began her teaching career at Bryn Mawr 645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org. dies by Drama Desk Award Winner to 6 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton hotel. WHAP! lecture College, where she founded and led the and Emmy nominee Eugene Pack on O’Sullivan will discuss her secrets for major in East Asian Studies. While Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. The cast success during daily workshops. The series there, she also began to learn political Women’s includes Lainie Kazan, Laraine discussions include “Planning and West Hollywood and the California philosophy from Steven Salkever, an Newman, Willie Garson, Mitch Silpa, Preparing Your Signature Book” on Institute of the Arts’ Master of Arts pro- expert on Aristotle. Nylan currently suffrage talk Lynne Marie Stewart, Constance March 13, “Add Speaking, TEDx Talks gram in Aesthetics and Politics present writes in three main academic disci- Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Forslund, Maggie Wheeler, Jonathan and Creating Training Programs” on an installment of the WHAP! lecture plines: the history of early China, early 19th amendment to the Constitution Stark, Dayle Reyfel, Brian Palermo, March 14, and “Marketing and series on Friday, March 13, from 7:30 to Chinese philosophy and the art and during a discussion by historian Ellen Jackie Harris Greenberg and Dan Promotion Tools for Maximum 9:30 p.m. in the West Hollywood archaeology of China. The event is open Carol DuBois on Saturday, March 14, O’Connor. Admission is $10. 7280 Success” on March 15. 9876 Wilshire Library Community Meeting Room. to the public and no RSVP is required. at 11 a.m. at the Autry Museum of the Melrose Ave. (323)934-4747, Blvd. celebritypublishers.com. 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Gavin Newsom declared a The study used conservative experts and follow their advice,” state of emergency on March 4 as methods to estimate the number of McGovern said. “For researchers, the number of positive cases of COVID-19 cases such as limiting we need to work together and share coronavirus or COVID-19 rose in COVID-19 cases to only those that information as much as we can.” the state, and in Los Angeles arrived directly to the U.S. from the Cedars-Sinai said in a statement County, the Department of Public area of Wuhan, China, where the that they want to assure the commu- Health announced one additional virus was first discovered, before nity they continue to utilize CDC- case of COVID-19, bringing the Jan. 23, when the Chinese govern- approved infection prevention pro- total number of cases up to 24 and ment locked down the city and tocols and their care teams are pre- one death as of March 11. assumed it had stopped the virus pared in treating new and emerging The Centers for Disease Control from spreading. diseases. and Prevention reported a total of Cedar-Sinai infectious disease 938 cases and a total of 29 deaths in specialists were unable to provide the United States as a result of the “In an outbreak, further information regarding virus, as of March 11. However, a social distancing COVID-19 test kits and other tools new study conducted by Cedars- helps reduce available to combat the virus at illustration courtesy of the CDC via Unsplash Sinai Medical Center estimates press time. more than 9,000 people in the U.S exposure to The study and health officials [20] COVID-19 cases in Los some California public schools will may have already been infected by asymptomatic and emphasize the importance of social Angeles county, suggesting the per- face closure because of COVID- the novel coronavirus. mildly sympto- distancing, personal hygiene and centage of asymptomatic and mild- 19,” Newsom said in a statement. “Everyone should be thinking restricting large-scale gatherings. ly symptomatic carriers in the com- “School districts must prepare for about how we can reduce transmis- matic carrier of Dr. Suman Radhakrishna, an munity is low.” these scenarios so that parents and sion of the infection with simple the infectious diseases physician, and Both doctors urge individuals children can plan for what would things such as staying at home if infection.” Dr. Thomas Horowitz, family med- who are ill, regardless of the cause, happen if their local school faced you feel unwell, regular and thor- icine specialist, from CHA to avoid work and social gather- closure.” ough handwashing and avoiding Hollywood Presbyterian authored ings, and hopefully reduce spread The Los Angeles Unified School touching your face,” said Dermot -Dr. Suman Radhakrishna, an article on understanding of illness in the community. District Board of Education took McGovern, professor of medicine infectious diseases physician COVID-19. State and local governments pro- precaution and declared a state of and biomedical sciences at Cedars- at CHA Hollywood “In an outbreak, social distancing vided guidelines for schools, col- emergency related to COVID-19 on Sinai and senior author of the study. Presbyterian helps reduce exposure to asympto- leges and large public events to pre- March 10. This administrative “Our study suggests even modest matic and mildly symptomatic car- pare and protect Californians from action will allow the district to be reduction in transmission rates may rier of the infection,” Radhakrishna COVID-19 . more streamlined in its preparations slow the peak of the epidemic, The scale of the COVID-19 epi- said. “Currently, we have around “It’s a question of when – not if – against the virus. which is important for our ability to demic in the U.S. was calculated cope with the number of people based on air traffic data between likely to be sick.” Wuhan and the U.S., totals of con- According to researchers, the firmed cases publicly released by Cedars-Sinai study suggests the the CDC and transmission dynam- window to contain the epidemic of ics as estimated from previous COVID-19 in its early stage is clos- research. The study also took into ing. The study was posted online on account the identification and quar- a forum where physicians and antine of individual domestic cases researchers share information. in the U.S. “Cedars-Sinai is committed to The Cedars-Sinai study estimated the global efforts to combat a total number of people in the U.S. COVID-19,” said Dr. Shlomo infected with COVID-19 as of Melmed, executive vice president March 1 to be between 1,043 and of academic affairs and dean of the 9,484. McGovern said the disparity medical faculty at Cedars-Sinai. between the two estimates has “We believe that early dissemina- important implications for control- tion of this study and the free shar- ling the epidemic. Census 2020 kicks off in Los Angeles County Los Angeles County Get Out Hernández. Also available for the Count partners – the County interview will be Debra Duardo, of Los Angeles, city of Los Los Angeles County Super - Angeles, city of Long Beach and intendent of Schools. the California Community The speaking program will be Foundation – present the 2020 followed by the opportunity to Census Kick Off from 9 to 10 get a first look at the L.A. a.m. on March 12. The event, County 2020 Census Ex- which will be held at Grand Park perience. The interactive pop-up at the top of the stairs below will be making stops across L.A. Grand Avenue next to the foun- County through July at commu- tain, coincides with the first offi- nity events to educate, motivate cial day to be counted in the 2020 and activate residents to be Census. counted. Beginning March 12, house- The 2020 Census Experience holds will begin receiving letters includes a branded van and pho- from the U.S. Census Bureau that tobooth, an interactive sticker explain how to respond online, wall, art installations explaining by mail or by phone. the census, a bank of iPads to Key information will be shared complete the census and mer- with the media and other atten- chandising. dees regarding the importance of An accurate 2020 Census is the 2020 Census in L.A. County, essential to ensure fair political how people can participate and representation and maintain an where they can get help in com- equitable distribution of formu- pleting the survey. la-based federal funding for pro- Confirmed speakers include jects and social service pro- Los Angeles County Supervisors grams. Kathryn Barger, Sheila Kuehl Los Angeles County’s Census and Hilda Solis; Los Angeles goal is that every resident is City Councilmembers Paul Kre- informed about, has access to, korian and Monica Rodriguez; and completes the 2020 Census Long Beach City Council - survey. member Rex Richardson; and Grand Park is located at 200 N. President and CEO of California Grand Ave. For information, visit Community Foundation Antonia census.lacounty.gov. 4 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Psychic arrested for alleged scam and theft Fire damages house on n Police are asking money for work to solve problems occurring in her life. He said the additional victims victim was in fear and concerned Normandie Avenue to come forward about the effect the situation would have on her family. “Lee allegedly terrorized the vic- By edwin folven tim into believing that if she didn’t Police have arrested a 42-year- follow her every instruction, horri- old woman who allegedly claimed ble tragedies would befall the vic- to be a psychic and defrauded a vic- tim’s family,” Nygaard said. “Not tim out of tens of thousands of dol- wanting to take any chances, and lars. Authorities believe there may desperate to protect her family be other victims and are asking from harm, the victim provided Lee them to contact investigators. with whatever money she claimed The alleged scam occurred over she needed.” eight years from 2008 through Aluotto said he has spoken with 2016. The victim, a woman who is two additional people who said they had similar experiences with now 30 years old, was experiencing photo courtesy of Bob Nygaard photo by Edwin Folven Lee. Charges could not be filed in emotional problems and sought the A photograph of Leslie Lee was A fire that erupted on March 7 in a single-family residence on help of the suspect Leslie Lee, who those cases because the statute of Normandie Avenue caused significant damage and prompted the Los released with the hope any new limitations has expired. The detec- operated a psychic business in victims will call detectives. Angeles Department of Building and Safety to deem the building Culver City, police said. The victim tive said he has evidence and docu- uninhabitable. lived in Hollywood and was mentation supporting his case, but The blaze was reported at approximately 12:05 p.m. Firefighters referred to Lee by someone who “She felt she needed to take declined to comment further arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the attic of the one-story had previously sought help, said action because she didn’t want to because of pending court proceed- house located just north of Melrose Avenue. Det. Patrick Aluotto, with the Los … let it go and not do anything ings. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel attempting to enter the res- Angeles Police Department’s about it and have someone else Aluotto stressed that the many idence were hampered by “excessive storage” inside, LAFD spokes- Hollywood Division. become a victim,” Nygaard added. people claiming to have psychic woman Margaret Stewart said. The flames spread from the attic into Aluotto said police documented “The whole point is to shine a light abilities operate legally, and offer- the walls and interior. Firefighters cut a hole in the roof for ventilation the victim provided approximately on this so anyone else who is a vic- ing to help somebody in exchange and used hoses to reach the flames underneath. The fire was extin- $50,000 to Lee over the course of tim will come forward.” for money and accepting payment guished at 1 p.m. No injuries were reported. eight years, but the victim alleges Nygaard said the victim first is not a crime. In this case, the sus- The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No estimate of that the amount was much larger, turned to Lee because of problems pect allegedly promised to return damage or loss was available. up to $500,000. A grand theft with an abusive relationship, and the money and did not, which is occurred because Lee allegedly Lee allegedly told the victim she theft, he said. promised to return the money once was “plagued by negativity” and “If you are seeking psychic the victim was “cured,” but no could benefit from “work” that advice and they are asking for large NBA player pleads no contest money was ever returned, Aluotto could remove the alleged negativi- sums of money, be sure before you said. ty, Nygaard said. give it to them that you are com- After coming to terms that it was Over time, Lee and the victim fortable with never seeing it again,” in case involving DUI arrest likely a scam in 2016, the victim became close. The suspect alleged- Aluotto said. “If you are comfort- cut ties with Lee. She later hired ly claimed she had “psychic” abili- able giving large sums of money An NBA player arrested last ately sentenced to three years of private investigator Bob Nygaard, ty that could lead to long-term help, and if they tell you that you are summer for driving under the influ- summary probation and ordered to who conducted an investigation Nygaard said. going to get it back, you need it ence entered a no contest plea to complete DUI first offender pro- and recently turned his findings During an early meeting in the documented. Otherwise, it’s hard to the charge on March 5. grams. over to Aluotto, who is filing a victim’s apartment in Hollywood, prove.” Allen Lester Crabbe III, 27, On June 26, Crabbe was driving grand theft charge. Lee was arrest- Lee allegedly performed a ritual Anyone with information or who entered the plea to one misde- in West Hollywood when he was ed on March 2 at a residence in the involving 12 eggs, which the victim believes they are a victim is asked meanor count of engaging in a stopped by a sheriff’s deputy after 4000 block of McLaughlin Avenue was asked to provide. Lee allegedly to call Aluotto at (213)972-2929, or motor vehicle exhibition of speed showing signs of driving under the in West Los Angeles and was later told the victim that if one of the email [email protected]. on a highway. Crabbe was immedi- influence. released the same day on $45,000 eggs cracked during the ritual it bail. She is scheduled to appear in meant that there was a negative court on March 23. influence in her life, Nygaard Nygaard provided a synopsis of added. the findings in his investigation. “Of course, one of the eggs did The victim was not identified by crack during the ritual, and of name. course the negativity/curse removal Although the victim realized she work involved the victim having to was the target of a scam, she was put money into the alleged work,” embarrassed and unsure whether to Nygaard said. “It wasn’t long after pursue criminal charges, he said. the victim’s first meeting with Lee The statute of limitations is four [that] Lee asked the victim for a years for grand theft. The case was large sum of money in furtherance brought to police recently, just of the alleged negativity removal under four years since the victim work.” broke ties with the suspect, after the Nygaard said Lee continued to victim determined she wanted to pressure the victim over the course report it to police. of eight years to provide more Police seek help finding driver in Koreatown hit-and-run n Victim was injured The victim was knocked to the ground and injured. Witnesses by vehicle exiting called authorities and paramedics driveway took the injured man to the hospi- tal. The victim is expected to sur- By edwin folven vive, but the extent of his injuries was not available. A driver who allegedly struck a The vehicle was described as a pedestrian and fled on March 8 in white four-door sedan. The vehicle Koreatown is being sought by was last seen heading west on investigators from the Los Angeles Sixth Street toward Western Police Department’s West Traffic Avenue. Division. A $50,000 reward is available The hit-and-run collision for information leading to an arrest occurred at approximately 3:30 and conviction in the case. Anyone a.m. on Ardmore Avenue, north of with information is urged to con- Sixth Street. The pedestrian, tact West Traffic Division detec- described as a man in his 30s, was tives at (213)473-0234. During walking north on Ardmore Avenue weekends and off-hours, call the when a vehicle exiting a driveway LAPD’s 24-hour hotline at struck him and drove away. (877)LAPD247. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 12, 2020 Facing development, apartment residents unite n Fairfax Gardens Cyr did not return a request for get the best deal possible for them- comment, but according to Ground selves. could be razed for Up’s website, the company engages Jim O’Sullivan, president of the eight-story building “local communities before city MMRA, said it is “very smart” for approval is sought,” calling such the residents to get organized and BY CAMERON KISZLA engagement a “responsible and start working together this early in often a necessary part of the the process. Louise Myers, 93, has lived in the process. We work with residents to He added that normally, the Fairfax Gardens apartments for ensure all voices are heard through MMRA would work with the devel- almost a half-century. She likes her written correspondence, email sub- oper and neighbors to make the pro- unit – “I’m so at home in my apart- missions and verbal testimony.” ject as neighborhood-friendly as rendering © Reed Architectural Group, Inc./courtesy of Los Angeles City Planning ment,” she said – as well as the sta- The firm also works with political possible. In this case, however, An eight-story building containing more than 200 apartments could soon bilized rent and the location. campaigns and on “issue awareness Clifford plans to use the city’s be coming to Fairfax Avenue south of Wilshire Boulevard. The complex’s two buildings are and education,” the website said. Transit Oriented Communities located at 800 and 830 S. Fairfax Schoorl said the two letters mir- Incentive Program, which rewards end-run around Measure JJJ,” borhood, then we support it. But Ave., just north of the recently rored each other in language used, projects that build affordable hous- which aimed to create affordable we’re categorically against TOC.” reopened Tom Bergin’s Irish pub, which made clear to the residents ing near public transit. housing using well-paid, local Mark Pampanin, spokesman for and her ability to travel in the area is that Ground Up, which has set up In his letter, Clifford said the labor. TOC projects aren’t subject Los Angeles City Councilman extended by the DASH bus service. an office in the former manager’s developer filed a “TOC Tier to the labor rules put in place by David Ryu, 4th District, said in an “On good days, I can walk to the unit, is working in support of Verification” with the city as “a Measure JJJ, and if a project is email that Ryu and his staffers have Farmers Market and back, or ride Clifford’s efforts. simple preliminary measure that approved under TOC, it is allowed met with the Fairfax Gardens ten- [the bus] back,” she said. “I still get the sense that it’s early, solely provides us with information to build higher and denser than oth- ants multiple times, and “this dia- In December, however, Myers’ but we’re kind of left in the dark. that may inform our future deci- erwise allowed in exchange for the logue with the tenants is ongoing.” future and that of the other residents We haven’t received anything offi- sions.” affordable units. Pampanin added that Ryu is of the 40 units at Fairfax Gardens cial,” Schoorl said. “We wanted to have as much “We support pretty much every- “encouraged” that the tenants became less clear. Chris Clifford, a Schoorl said the tenants are also information as possible before thing that came into the Miracle joined together, “which is the vital Las Vegas-based vice president of working with neighborhood groups, approaching tenants with sugges- Mile,” O’Sullivan said. first step,” and while the developer the Canadian real estate company including the Miracle Mile tions [about] the property,” Clifford “Sometimes we ask them to come has “verbally committed to keeping Colliers International, filed plans Residential Association and the added. back for this, come back for that, people in their units until at least with the city of Los Angeles to Mid City West Community O’Sullivan said the MMRA things that are neighborly, so we’ll build an eight-story, 209-unit com- Council, to ensure the residents can believes TOC is “illegal” and “an get some concessions for the neigh- See Residents page 26 plex on the site. Fairfax Gardens resident Daniel Schoorl said the news wasn’t a complete shock, as residents had noticed empty units were not being filled, and the apartments – along with Bergin’s – had been sold after the Irish pub was declared a his- toric-cultural monument, but its parking lot was excluded from the landmark designation so housing might be built on it. In response to the progress of the new development, Schoorl, Myers and other residents joined together and formed the Fairfax Gardens Tenants Association. “Once we learned of the develop- ment plans, that really kicked us into high gear as far as organizing,” Schoorl said. Like Myers, Schoorl enjoys liv- ing on Fairfax Avenue, and through the group, the residents have learned how much many of them depend on the complex’s stabilized rent to be able to afford to live in such a desirable neighborhood. “We want to stay as long as pos- sible because we recognize how much we enjoy the location. It’s central,” Schoorl said. Myers said many of the Fairfax Gardens residents, herself included, likely won’t be able to afford to live in the new building. “I wish these developers would stop and think, but everybody’s out to make money, I guess. Developers, they don’t always think of the little person,” she said. Clifford did not return a request for an interview, but according to the Department of City Planning, 28 apartments will be set aside for extremely low-income households. In a letter to tenants, Clifford assured the current residents that they would be taken care of, espe- cially seniors who have lived in the building for a long time. “We want to make sure that, if we move forward with redevelopment plans, that current tenants have the ability to live in places of their choosing, with amenities and spaces that the current building can- not provide in its current state … Our goal will be to make sure that no one is worse off than they cur- rently are, and, to the best of our ability, in a better place,” he said. His sentiments were echoed in another letter sent to tenants by Austin Cyr, founder and president of Ground Up Communications. 6 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Los Angeles extends dockless mobility Updated Super Tuesday program, push for geo-fencing continues election results released BY JOSE HERRERA As of March 11, incumbent Los Eyal, spokesman for the Ryu Angeles City Councilman David campaign, in an email. From the beginning, the Los Ryu had secured 46.16% of the If the results hold, Ryu and Angeles Department of votes cast in the Council District 4 Raman will face off in a runoff Transportation’s Dockless On- race, with challenger Nithya election on Nov. 3. Demand Personal Mobility Pilot Raman winning 39.44% of the In the Los Angeles County Program has been met with both votes. Challenger Sarah Kate District Attorney race, incumbent support and disapproval. Levy won 14.4% of the votes. Jackie Lacey has 49.94% of the The program was brought to Los “Councilmember Ryu is proud vote, just short of the 50% needed Angeles City Council for review of winning the most votes so far to avoid a runoff against chal- and an extension for another six and of building a powerful coali- lenger George Gascón, who has months with recommendations to tion of community members, 27.66% of the vote, or Rachel A. adjust how districts can better con- organized labor and Democratic Rossi, who has 22.4%. If no one trol dockless vehicles. City Council Party activists. At the moment, it reaches 50%, the top two candi- members voted 13-0 with two is still too early to call the final dates advance to the Nov. 3 runoff. absent to adopt the extension on results of the election, with vote- In the Beverly Hills City March 4. by-mail ballots still arriving to Council race, incumbents Lili These recommendations allow the County Registrar’s office ... Bosse and Dr. Julian Gold contin- photo by Jose Herrera the LADOT to extend dockless We are optimistic that Council- ue to be the top two finishers with operating permits for six months City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell wants to geo-fence the Hollywood Walk member Ryu will continue to 4,243 and 3,132 votes, respective- and instruct LADOT to report on of Fame to keep dockless vehicles out. serve the 4th Council District in ly. The closest challenger is Lori implementing geo-fencing on side- his second term,” said Daniel Greene Gordon has 2,537 votes. walk and update rules and guide- tion that still needs to go through the District, said geo-fencing can be an lines prohibiting the termination of appropriate channels and process. issue. Ryu has been a proponent of a ride unless the vehicle is parked in The extension of the dockless the dockless mobility program since an upright position and in a physical mobility program will allow the city he first called for it in City Council parking or virtual zone. They also to collect the same permit fees in October 2017. Notable quotes require dockless companies to peri- required in the earlier one-year per- Pampanin said that it can be a “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in odically upload driver’s license and mits, prorated for the period of six problem when City Council mem- which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to credit card information onto an months. Depending on the number bers say they don’t want e-scooters yourself, “I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that application in order to prevent ille- of vehicles permitted, the fees col- or other devices in their districts. He comes along … you must do the thing you think you cannot do.” gal use by minors and potentially lected per company range between offered that companies involved create another geo-fence area from $20,000 for minimum deployments with the program need to do a better Eleanor Roosevelt Districts 1 and 5. in disadvantaged communities and job of decluttering and managing 1884-1962 City Councilman Paul Koretz, up to $35,000 for the maximum their devices. The purpose of the 5th District, is seeking to geo-fence deployment citywide, according to program is to offer a solution to Source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations” these devices away from his whole a report by the LADOT. transportation issues. district which would include the These funds will support the “The goal is to reduce transit, Fairfax District and Melrose ongoing management of the connect people to where they live Avenue, he said. City Councilman Dockless OnDemand Personal and [bring them] closer to Metro In these uncertain times, it is important to remember that facing ene- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, Mobility Pilot Program. stations,” Pampanin said. mies seen and unseen is always the best course of action. asked LADOT to geo-fence e- Colin Sweeney, public informa- scooters away from the Hollywood tion director for the LADOT com- Walk of Fame on Feb. 19. munications office, said during the “Ever since the program started extension period, LADOT will I’ve gotten constituent complaints develop final recommended permit about being knocked over, especial- requirements and program regula- ly frail seniors,” Koretz said. tions based on an analysis of data He added these dockless vehicles gathered during the first-year trial are thrown on the gound and pedes- period. trians could potentially trip while Sweeney added that geo-fencing walking on the sidewalk. Other is an important tool to ensure vehi- issues include scooters being mis- cles do not enter areas incompatible used by underage riders and being with this mode of transportation. used by more than one rider at once. “LADOT is studying these pro- “By and large, it has been a neg- posals and will work collaborative- ative experience and while people ly with council offices to ensure the claim that it is replacing cars, I public right of way remains safe think they are replacing feet,” and accessible to all and that we Koretz said. preserve neighborhood quality of As of now, his request to have e- life,” Sweeny said. scooters and bikes geo-fenced away However, Mark Pampanin, com- from his entire district has not been munications deputy and spokesman approved. Koretz submitted a mo - for Councilman David Ryu, 4th Group calls for vote-by-mail ballots for all L.A. voters On March 3, Common Cause Act allows counties to opt into a poll monitors observed Super new voting model: countywide Tuesday ending with long lines at vote centers replace traditional Los Angeles County vote centers, polling places, allowing voters to with wait times reaching over vote anywhere in their county four hours at some sites and oper- over an extended 11-day voting ational issues across the state. period. Fifteen of 58 California Based on Election Day obser- counties, including Los Angeles, vation, California Common opted into the Voter’s Choice Act Cause concludes significant in California for this presidential delays were caused largely by primary election. ePollbooks not syncing to cen- VCA also requires counties, tralized voter databases. with the exception of Los Shortly after Super Tuesday, the Angeles, to send all their regis- state of California also declared a tered voters a vote-by-mail ballot state of emergency after the first to expand voting opportunities. death from coronavirus. “[Voters] can also drop off their Several major pro-voter ballot or vote in person at a vote reforms were implemented in center,” said Kiyana Asemanfar, 2020 to modernize elections and election protection manager for give voters more choice in when, California Common Cause. where and how they can cast For information, visit com- their ballot. The Voter’s Choice moncause.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 12, 2020 Ten trailers arrive for homeless in South L.A. Gov. Gavin Newsom has sent 10 Newsom and the County Board of nor and supervisor to bring our more trailers to temporarily house Supervisors for stepping up and brothers and sisters inside today. We homeless families in South Los delivering solutions,” Garcetti said. must do more, and we will not Angeles, bringing the total to 20. “The new temporary trailers will waver until we’ve won this fight. Los Angeles County Supervisor bring 10 homeless families off the These trailers are a physical repre- Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District; streets – progress that reflects the sentation of what we can do when Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti strength of our local and statewide we work together.” and City Councilman Herb Wesson, coalition determined to tackle this HOPICS will provide supportive 10th District, were on hand when challenge head on.” services at the site with funding Caltrans delivered the trailers to “For me, this is more than just from LA County’s Measure H and photo by Aurelia Ventura/courtesy of the Board of Supervisors Safe Landing for Families- policy; it’s personal,” Wesson said. Proposition 63, the Mental Health Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and city and council officials were Crenshaw/Expo. L.A. County “I’m proud to stand with my gover- Services Act. among those who celebrated the trailers’ arrival. Public Works Director Mark Pestrella, United Way of Greater Los Angeles President and CEO NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE PETITION Elise Buik, and Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System Director Veronica Lewis also wel- Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate the petition within the City of West Hol- comed the trailers. lywood for the purpose of amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code to preserve the City Council adopted process of selection of Ten families with children are eight applicants in five categories of cannabis businesses, identify a fair method of selection of successive applicants, require a Labor expected to move into the trailers in early march. They currently live in Peace Agreement for employers with 20 or more employees, define what cannabis products can be removed from a licensed consumption cars and dilapidated RVs or rent lounge, and define the assignment limitations of licensed businesses. A statement of the reasons of the proposed action as contemplated in motel rooms in the immediate the petition is as follows: vicinity. Ridley-Thomas spearheaded the THIS INITIATIVE AMENDS THE CURRENT CANNABIS LAW OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD TO PRESERVE THE effort to transform the L.A. County- owned site – a former Probation CITY COUNCIL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE LAWS OF Department parking lot – into a THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY: safe, secure and welcoming place where each family can stay in a 1. ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL PROCESS AND PROCEDURES OF IDENTIFYING FIVE CATEGORIES OF CANNABIS trailer and receive supportive ser- BUSINESSES. vices from the nonprofit homeless services provider HOPICS, which will also work to transition them 2. IDENTIFYING A FAIR METHOD OF SELECTION OF SUCCESSIVE APPLICANTS CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICIES AND into affordable apartments. PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. “This site – created in just over a month – is an example of how we 3. DEFINING WHAT CANNABIS PRODUCTS CAN BE LAWFULLY REMOVED FROM A LICENSED CONSUMPTION LOUNGE. can address the moral and civic cri- sis of our time,” Ridley-Thomas said. “By thinking outside the box 4. DEFINING WHAT TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP ARE PERMISSIBLE TO SECURE BUSINESS VIABILITY, JOB CREATION and collaborating with our philan- AND TAX REVENUES IN SAFE AND LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS. thropic and business partners, we now have two Safe Landing sites in By signing this petition, you will empower West Hollywood’s voters with the right to have the final say on the structure of the cannabis li- South L.A. so that 20 families no longer have to live on the streets. censing process in the City. This is the kind of comprehensive crisis response we need to fight Scott Olin Schmidt homelessness with the compassion and urgency that our communities Stephen Martin deserve.” “The city of Los Angeles is mobi- lizing every resource at our disposal to confront the homeless and hous- The city attorney has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: ing crisis, and I am grateful to Gov. AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING IN PART AND MODIFYING IN PART THE WEST HOLLYWOOD CANNABIS ORDI- NANCE BY AFFIRMING THE CITY’S EXISTING FIVE CANNABIS LICENSE CATEGORIES AND AMENDING CERTAIN Cárdenas, LICENSING AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS Schrier bill The purpose of this initiative is to place on the ballot a proposed ordinance that would affirm in part and modify in part provisions in the City’s cannabis business licensing ordinance. aims to prevent The City’s cannabis ordinance authorized eight top scoring applicants in five license categories to obtain business licenses in each of the following categories: adult-use retail, medical-use dispensary, delivery, consumption area (edible ingestion only) and consumption magnet injuries area (smoking, vaping, ingestion). There is no limit on the number of licenses issued for cannabis delivery services located outside City On March 5, U.S. Reps. Tony limits delivering into the City. The proposed ordinance affirms those licensing categories established by the City Council and the number Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) of available licenses in each category. and Dr. Kim Schrier (D- Washington) introduced the Magnet The City’s cannabis ordinance created an application scoring process which has already concluded. Eight top scoring applicants are Injury Prevention Act to ban small, authorized to obtain licenses in the adult-use retail, delivery, consumption area (edible only) and consumption area (smoking, vaping, in- high-powered magnets following reports of severe intestinal trauma gestion) categories, and four top scoring applicants and four existing medical cannabis businesses are authorized to obtain licenses in the due to accidental ingestion in the medical category. The City imposed a deadline for the top scoring applicants to obtain a license from the City by 2020 or 2021, depending United States. on license type. Those applicants that did not score in the top eight are not eligible to obtain a license based on their rank order from the These high-powered magnets initial application if the top scoring applicants do not secure a license by the deadline and licenses remain available. The City would com- pose life-threating risks to adoles- cent children with one reported mence a new application process. death. U.S. Sen. Richard Blum - The proposed ordinance requires the City to leave those applicants who were not scored in the top eight on a waitlist until 2023, and enthal (D-Connecticut) introduced a companion bill in the Senate last make them eligible for a license in their rank order in the event that the top scoring applicants are not able to secure a license by the year. deadline. Cárdenas is a member of the House Energy and Commerce The City’s ordinance limits consumption patrons to taking away three partially consumed products. The proposed ordinance limits Committee and is the vice chair of the amount of partially consumed cannabis products that can be taken away from the consumption areas (with different limits for edible, the Subcommittee on Consumer smoking and vaping products). The City’s ordinance prohibits the assignment of a cannabis license. The proposed ordinance changes the Protection and Commerce. “One fatality is one too many. assignment prohibition by defining a prohibited “assignment” as a transfer of more than 51% interest in the cannabis license, and prohibits There is no reason that these dan- those license assignments until 2023. This means that assignments of less than 51% interest in a license would be permitted. Beginning in gerous small, high-powered mag- 2023, City approval would not be required to assign or sell all or part of a licensed cannabis business. Any ownership changes would be nets should be on the market or sold reported to the state licensing authority. in toys. As a grandfather, this is per- sonal for me,” Cárdenas said. The proposed ordinance would adopt the state law requirement of requiring labor peace agreements for cannabis businesses with “We have an obligation to do all that we can to prevent life-threating twenty or more employees. toys from reaching the hands of A full copy of the proposed ordinance is printed on this petition for review by any prospective signer. children in America,” he added. 8 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Grove, Farmers Market take Beverly Hills to offer daily coronavirus updates Beverly Hills continues to receive updates from and participate in plan- steps to prevent coronavirus ning regarding the 2019 novel coro- navirus with both the Centers for In light of the recent our tenants to provide the safest Disease Control and the Los Angeles announcements about novel possible environment for every- County Department of Public coronavirus, The Grove and the one.” Health. Original Farmers Market have All entry points at The Grove The city is being proactive and is issued statements about steps have been equipped with hand in regular communication with being taken at the shopping des- sanitizer stations, and the clean- local and national partners to coor- tinations. ing of touch-point locations has dinate potential response, and will “We consider our guests, been increased using high-grade update its novel coronavirus news- employees and tenants to be part disinfectants. room daily. of the Caruso family. As such, I “Based on the guidance of our To ensure the continued health and want to personally reach out and partner health agencies and our safety of the community, Beverly assure you that we are taking own preparedness, we are confi- Hills advises residents to practice every measure possible to ensure dent that our properties remain good hygiene, including keeping your safety,” said Rick Caruso, safe,” Caruso said. “We are open touchpoints – such as door handles owner of The Grove. “The novel for business and here to serve and phones – clean, washing hands corona virus, COVID-19, has you.” many times during the day for at started to impact our communi- For information, visit thegrov- least 20 seconds each time, using ties, and our prayers go out to ela.com. hand sanitizer if washing hands is those affected. At our core, we The owners of the Original not an option, avoiding touching have always been in the business Farmers Market stated that mer- one’s face, avoiding contact with of enriching the communities we chants are following good sick people, staying home if ill and serve and the lives of those who hygiene and cleanliness practices reducing unnecessary close contact, visit our properties, and it is our to ensure guests feel comfortable. such as with hugs and handshakes. For information, visit beverly- commitment to continue provid- “Our management team is image courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills ing a safe environment for our closely monitoring the Los hills.org/novelcoronavirus. guests. Angeles County and state of California Public Health Depart- ments’ coronavirus updates and Feinstein lauds passage of coronavirus funding “I want to recommendations which have personally reach pub licly stated that the coron- On March 5, U.S. Sen. Dianne “As we learn more about this pitals, research efforts, evacuating out and assure avirus risk to the general public Feinstein (D-Calif.) praised the pas- virus – including that it can be trans- Americans from China, sending in California remains low,” the sage of a $8.3 billion supplemental mitted weeks before symptoms CDC staff to affected areas, and you that we are statement read. funding bill to help contain spread become apparent – it’s imperative providing equipment and supplies taking every The market is communicating of the coronavirus, expand testing that we provide the federal govern- – including protective equipment measure possible with merchants and employees and accelerate efforts to develop a ment with all the resources it needs. – to front line personnel; $3.1 bil- about good health practices vaccine for COVID-19. “California has already mobi- lion to help the Department of to ensure your including regular hand washing lized significant state and local Health and Human Services dedi- safety.” and hand sanitizing, staying home resources to confront this virus. cate sufficient funds and resources “As we learn more This bill not only reimburses states to prepare for and respond to the when sick and regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently- and cities for those efforts, it also coronavirus, including by ensur- -Rick Caruso, about this virus – touched objects and surfaces. helps fund their continued collabo- ing that all health care workers owner of The Grove Hand sanitizing stations are being including that it ration with federal agencies. have access to critical personal installed throughout the market can be transmitted “The need for these funds is protective equipment; $1.25 bil- “Our teams are actively moni- and customers can use sanitizing weeks before immediate … Federal, state and lion to help the global health com- toring the evolving situation with products available in the Farmers local authorities may need to quar- munity fight the coronavirus, as regards to COVID-19, and we’ve Market Customer Office, located symptoms become antine large numbers, and this bill assisting in the global response is implemented heightened sanita- upstairs at Gate 1. The market has apparent – it’s will help that process happen imperative to prevent the spread tion measures that align with the also updated its website with imperative that we smoothly. and long-term viability of this recommendations set forth by the information about the grocers and “As California continues to virus, and the United States is best Centers for Disease Control and restaurants offering same-day provide the federal respond to this virus, I will keep equipped to lead this effort; and $1 Prevention (CDC). In addition, delivery service. For information, government with working to mobilize federal billion to reimburse state and local we are in close coordination with visit farmersmarketla.com. resources wherever needed.” health departments and hospitals all the resources it The legislation includes $826 that are battling the coronavirus needs.” million for developing and testing outbreak. vaccines and other medical coun- Cities and states have already -U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein termeasures for the coronavirus, a spent millions of dollars on person- California gets nearly $38 (D-Calif.) vital step to control its spread; nel, lab equipment and supplies, $2.2 billion to help support state and more funds will be needed for million in CDC funding and local health departments, hos- staff, hospitals and lab testing. On March 11, the Department spread of the virus in communi- of Health and Human Services ties across the country.” Bipartisan effort to expedite coronavirus vaccine announced the Centers for On Friday, March 6, Trump Disease Control and Prevention signed the Coronavirus On Feb. 28, U.S. Reps. Hakeem of cases across the United States global public health emergencies. would provide $37.7 million in Preparedness and Response Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Tony Cárdenas including in my home state of funding to California in support Supplemental Appropriations (D-San Fernando Valley), Peter California. While Congress appro- of their response efforts to the Act, 2020. The supplemental King (R-N.Y.) and Jaime Herrera priates funds to address this epi- “We must also do coronavirus disease 2019 contains $8.3 billion govern- Beutler (R-Wash.) introduced H.R. demic, we must also do what we (COVID-19). ment-wide, with resources 6019, the bipartisan Cure the can to remove unnecessary red tape what we can to “State and local health depart- directed for grants or cooperative Coronavirus Act, legislation to and reduce bureaucratic walls that remove ments are on the front lines of agreements to states, localities, encourage the rapid innovation and will delay research into drugs that unnecessary red responding to the COVID-19 territories and tribes to accelerate approval of a treatment to prevent may save lives. outbreak, and we are deeply planning and operational readi- or cure COVID-19. To date, there are no vaccinations tape and reduce grateful for their work,” HHS ness for COVID-19 prepared- The World Health Organization or drug products to treat the coron- bureaucratic Secretary Alex Azar said. “CDC ness and response, as well as declared COVID-19 outbreak a avirus. The U.S. Food and Drug is distributing this new funding develop tools and strategies, pro- pandemic on March 11. There are Administration operates a tropical walls that will extremely rapidly, as called for vide technical assistance and pro- more than 1,000 confirmed cases disease priority review voucher delay research by Congress. President [Donald] gram support, and ensure ongo- and 30 deaths in the U.S., including program that awards vouchers for into drugs that Trump, and his entire administra- ing communication and coordi- cases in New York, California and expedited review of drugs that treat tion will continue working to nation among public health agen- Washington. or prevent certain threatening infec- may save lives.” ensure state and local jurisdic- cies and partners throughout the “The Coronavirus is now an tious diseases. The current list of tions have the resources they response. international public health crisis,” tropical diseases for which a vouch- -U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D- need to keep Americans safe and CDC is contacting state health Jeffries said. “Congress must do the er can be attained includes the Zika San Fernando Valley) healthy.” officers to move forward with most we can to reduce the regulato- virus, Ebola, tuberculosis and “The action we are taking awarding over $560 million to ry hurdles for discovering and malaria. today will continue to support states, localities, territories and launching a new drug or vaccine The Cure the Coronavirus Act their efforts to increase public tribes. CDC will use existing net- that can treat [COVID-10] before would add COVID-19 to the list of A genetic study of the virus indi- health capacity where it’s needed works to reach out to state and more lives are lost.” tropical diseases eligible for receiv- cated that it may have been spread- most,” CDC Director Dr. Robert local jurisdictions to access this “We need to take immediate and ing expedited review. The U.S. is ing undetected for more than six R. Redfield said. “These funds initial funding. decisive action to combat the global respected for being a global leader weeks in Washington state, making will allow public health leaders For information, visit cdc - outbreak of the novel coronavirus,” in biomedical research and innova- the rapid development of a vaccine to implement critical steps neces- .gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/in - Cárdenas said. “Thousands have tion and is often looked toward to and treatment of paramount impor- sary to contain and mitigate dex.html. died and we are now seeing dozens find cures and treatments to end tance. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 12, 2020 New captain takes helm at Wilshire Division n Commanding officer stretches from the Santa Monica similar to one in the Placentia Police (10) Freeway to the Melrose area Department that was a positive will focus on crime, and from La Cienega Boulevard to influence on her life growing up. community engagement Koreatown. It has one of the largest “If I do [serve as a role model], populations of all LAPD divisions then wonderful. In today’s day and By edwin folven and is a very diverse area, Paulson age, there is a lot of female leader- said. ship out there in our department and Capt. Shannon K. Paulson “The area, the community, the even in my career, we have come a became the first woman to lead the officers here are outstanding. From long way,” Paulson said. “There is a Los Angeles Police Department’s the moment I was told I was coming lot of talent out there and if, in any Wilshire Division when she took here, I started putting out feelers. I position I am in, that serves to open over as commanding officer on Jan. consistently heard about the caliber somebody’s eyes to possibilities, 19. of the officers, about the morale and fantastic. The department certainly Paulson, a 19-year veteran of the the esprit de corps, and the work provides the opportunities, and all department and an Iraq War veteran, ethic of the officers, the teamwork any of us can expect is a fair oppor- photo by Edwin Folven said she was excited to take the reins that went on here. I think that all tunity. Hopefully, people will jump Capt. Shannon K. Paulson is a 29-year veteran of the Los Angeles at the police station and is working makes it very special here,” Paulson at that opportunity.” Police Department and a veteran of the Iraq War. on getting to know the personnel said. “There is also a very positive, who work there and community high level of community engage- stakeholders in the Wilshire area. ment here. There is a lot of commu- She succeeded Capt. Timothy nity interest, which is always nice. Nordquist, who was promoted to Having the feedback, that open line commander in charge of the of communication and that collabo- LAPD’s Force Investigation Group ration with the community is some- after leading the Wilshire Division thing I feel is very important.” since last summer. Paulson said she plans to continue Paulson last served in the LAPD’s meeting people at neighborhood Security Services Division, which is functions. She recently attended an responsible for security at city build- event with the First-In Fire ings, facilities and parks. Foundation on emergency prepared- “I learned probably mid- ness and met local leaders. Paulson December [about the new assign- encouraged the public to voice com- ment]. I was thrilled,” Paulson said. plaints and concerns, which enables “I was coming from a specialized law enforcement to identify and division downtown, so I was very address problems. She said people happy to be coming back to an oper- should reach out to senior lead offi- ational area division with front-line cers in the division and the commu- patrol officers. Security Services nity relations office, which can dis- Division is a very unique division in seminate information to the appro- charge of the security and police ser- priate personnel. vices for all of our critical infrastruc- The most pressing crime in the ture, our government buildings, our Wilshire Division is property crime, park properties and libraries. I am she said, including auto burglaries one of the few command officers at and thefts. She warned people about the LAPD who can claim to have leaving valuables in plain sight been the chief of the zoo police, inside their vehicles and said because the L.A. Zoo is under the resources have been devoted to jurisdiction of the Security Services areas like The Grove and the Division.” Melrose Avenue shopping district to Paulson, 49, grew up in Orange address those crimes. County but said she always wanted Paulson also stressed the impor- to work for the LAPD, which she tance of emergency preparedness described as the greatest law and will focus on helping the com- enforcement agency in the country. munity to be better prepared for nat- She has worked in 19 different posi- ural disasters. She said the depart- tions at numerous LAPD divisions ment has been monitoring the novel throughout her law enforcement coronavirus outbreak in the United career, but had not been previously States on a daily basis and is assigned to the Wilshire Division. “preparing for all possibilities.” However, she said the Wilshire The new commanding officer Division is where she had her first said she often relies on her military introduction to the LAPD, having training in her day-to-day adminis- taken the initial test to join the tration and cited it as a valuable department there in 1991. experience. She has prior active duty “My heart and soul has always and reserve service with the U.S been with the cops in the black and Navy and was deployed to Iraq from whites,” Paulson said. “Responding late 2002 through 2003, specializing to calls every day, that direct link in intelligence gathering. She con- with the community, that basic tinues her service currently by help- police service that everybody thinks ing with training in the Department about as being police work. So, of Homeland Security. coming back to a patrol division and Paulson also said she is proud to having it be in the middle of the city, be a woman working within the the heart of the city in a very inter- command staff of the department. esting dynamic division, I was very The Wilshire Division previously happy to be coming back.” had female captains overseeing Paulson said her priorities are patrol operations, but Paulson is the keeping crime low and addressing first to serve as commanding officer. perceptions about crime among peo- She encouraged young people, espe- ple living, working and visiting the cially girls, to join the department’s Wilshire area. The division roughly cadet and junior cadet programs, BHPD holds DUI checkpoint The Beverly Hills Police vehicles were screened, two DUI Department conducted a DUI and investigations were conducted and driver’s license checkpoint on Feb. one person was arrested. Two dri- 28 and officers arrested one person vers were also cited for failing to for allegedly driving under the have a driver license. influence of alcohol or drugs. “We are committed to traffic The checkpoint was held on safety and working in partnership Santa Monica Boulevard between with the Office of Traffic Safety to Crescent and Canon drives from 9 bring traffic enforcement and edu- p.m. to 2 a.m. Of the 1,172 cars that cation to Beverly Hills,” BHPD passed through the checkpoint, 266 Chief Sandra Spagnoli said. 10 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press City Council honors Feuer introduces new neighborhood prosecutors Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer recently announced the addi- Beverly Press tion of five new prosecutors to the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, which addresses chronic problems throughout the city. “Since I took office, we’ve taken our Neighborhood Prosecutor Program from eight to 28, more than tripling the number of problem- solving lawyers from my office working in L.A.’s neighborhoods,” Feuer said. “They’re embedded in our communities, listening and responding to residents, schools and business leaders, and making a real difference in neighborhood safety and quality of life. Our new neigh- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office borhood prosecutors will help even Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is expanding the Neighborhood more as they focus on complex Prosecutor Program to address problems including homelessness and regional challenges our communi- package theft. ties face.” The new neighborhood prosecu- photo courtesy of the 4th District council office tors will focus on key issues in dif- outreach with the goal of connecting quality of life in neighborhoods. Los Angeles City Councilmen David Ryu, 4th District; Paul ferent regions of the city. Each will people with services and housing, Neighborhood Prosecutor Todd Koretz, 5th District; Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District; and Los Angeles be charged with implementing while also decreasing crime. Gilman will focus on library issues City Attorney Mike Feuer recognized the staff of the Park Labrea strategies, coordinating with differ- Neighborhood Prosecutor in the San Fernando Valley. This News and Beverly Press and honored Michael and Karen Villalpando ent agencies and working with com- Claudia Martin will focus on home- project aims to significantly as publishers for the past 30 years on March 6. The Villalpandos munities to solve chronic problems. lessness at LAX. Similar to Union improve library safety and plans received a proclamation in City Council chambers from Ryu and Feuer announced that Station, a significant number of call for it to eventually be replicated Koretz, and were joined by their daughters, Rebecca Villalpando and Neighborhood Prosecutor Andrew people experiencing homelessness in all libraries. Emily Jilg, as well as newspaper staff members Edwin Folven, Said will focus on homelessness at use terminals and other areas at Neighborhood Prosecutor Raffy Cameron Kiszla and Jill Weinlein. The Park Labrea News began pub- Union Station. Union Station is LAX for shelter. This project will Astvasadoorian will focus on pack- lishing in 1946, and the Villalpandos purchased the newspaper and located at one end of the Red Line increase outreach and services at the age theft in the San Fernando founded the Beverly Press in 1990. The newspapers serve Beverly subway system, and when trains airport. Valley, where he will target areas Hills, West Hollywood and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of the stop running and Union Station clos- Neighborhood Prosecutor Khalil known to have the largest numbers Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Carthay Circle, Melrose-Fairfax and es from 2 to 4 a.m., there is an Rasheed will be assigned to address of people stealing packages from Hollywood. opportunity to interact and assist illegal dumping in South Los the front porches of homes. homeless people leaving Union Angeles, where violations have The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Station, he added. Said will partner occurred for decades. Khalil will Office also has neighborhood pros- with Metro, the Los Angeles Police first focus on the most notorious ecutors assigned to each LAPD sta- Department, members of the city sites and work with other agencies tion, including the Wilshire and Allen proposes changes to attorney’s LA DOOR program and and partners to reduce waste, prose- Hollywood divisions. For informa- L.A. County’s voting system social service providers to establish cute criminal cases and improve the tion, visit lacityattorney.org.

Following complications with BERENICE ABBOTT voting centers in Los Angeles For a variety of LITA ALBUQUERQUE County on Super Tuesday, state Sen. GALE ANTOKAL Ben Allen announced plans to reasons, many people want to wait BELKIS AYON require county elections officials to ALICE BABER either increase the number of vote until Election Day to DOZIER BELL centers made available on Election vote. We must do LYNDA BENGLIS Day or provide all voters with vote- more to improve the LORRAINE BUBAR by-mail ballots for the fall 2020 ROCHELLE CAPER presidential election. Election Day CHRYSSA Some voters in Los Angeles voting MAX COLE experienced wait times of up to experience.” IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM three hours on March 3, Allen said. DOROTHY DEHNER By the time polls closed, many vot- ELAINE DE KOONING ers were left waiting in lines. Some -California Sen. Ben Allen AUDREY FLACK reports suggest the delays came at HELEN FRANKENTHALER least partly as a result of the coun- KIM FROHSIN ty’s new electronic voting system. while adequate for the days before NANCY GRAVES Recent reports said polling places Super Tuesday, proved inadequate JOYCE HEIMBERGER cited technical issues such as slow for the high turnout, Allen said. BEATRICE WOOD (American 1893‐1988) MARTA HEKIMI network speeds or glitches, while The proposed legislation provides DIANA HOBSON others lacked a sufficient number of L.A. County with two options. The Evening at the Arensbergs: Mrs. Siqueiros, Steve, Bea, Siqueiros, CHANNA HORWITZ machines to handle high Election county can either add a third step to Galka Scheir (sic), 1925 DAISY HUGHES Day voter turnout. the rollout process, increasing the Watercolor, graphite, and charcoal on off‐white paper, HELEN HYDE “We passed the Voters Choice Act number of vote centers that are 12 x 18 inches CAROL KAUFMAN to increase access and conve- made available to voters in neigh- KATHE KOLLWITZ nience,” Allen said. “While many borhoods on Election Day, or pro- DOROTHEA LANGE had good experiences with the new vide every registered voter in the PELE DE LAPPE system, many, particularly those county with a vote-by-mail ballot, LAURIE LIPTON who waited to vote, did not, and I as is done by most other California SHE TOO! LIZA LOU was dismayed to hear of the delays counties. DORA MAAR and lines that significantly impacted “Voters in many California coun- ANN MCCOY the voter experience for many ties took advantage of the fact that A CURATED SELECTION OF ART DANIELLA MIDENGE Angelenos. For a variety of reasons, they had been sent ballots to fill out BY WOMEN CLARA NELSON many people want to wait until their ballots and turn them in at vot- LOUISE NEVELSON Election Day to vote. We must do ing centers on Election Day, thus MARTA PALAU more to improve the Election Day avoiding the long lines,” Allen ANDREE REXROTH voting experience.” added. “Providing additional vote DENENBERG TERESA RUDOWICZ Current law allows counties to centers will lessen the burden on MIRIAM SCHAPIRO switch from traditional polling any individual center, providing vot- FINE ARTS HELEN SEIBERT places to vote centers that are open ers with more options to go some- SANDY SKOGLUND KIKI SMITH 10 days before the election, with the where else if one center is over- BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CHANCE number of available centers increas- crowded or experiencing technical IRENE MONAT STERN ing four days before the election. It difficulties. Requiring the county to MARITIA TAPANAINEN JOYCE TREIMAN also requires counties to provide all send voters ballots by mail and/or MARJORIE ULLBERG voters with a vote-by-mail ballot. providing more vote centers on www.denenbergfinearts.com VALERIE VON SOBEL However, L.A. County is not cur- Election Day will make for a much 417 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood BEATRICE WOOD rently required to send every voter a better experience for voters and FRANCESCA WOODMAN vote-by-mail ballot, but rather pro- ensure that no one is discouraged 310-360-9360 SULAMITH WULFING vides voters with more vote centers. from voting because of lines or The number of required vote centers, delays.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 12, 2020

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Group. down together over The vote was preceded by a report “I am very grateful to all the coun- many meetings to and recommendations presented by ty and community leaders who sat Robert Ross, president and CEO of down together over many meetings make this the California Endowment. Ross to make this breakthrough report breakthrough report served as chairman for the possible,” Kuehl said. “The office possible.” Alternatives to Incarceration Work that was established will take the Group, which developed the report. report’s recommendations, which The “Care First, Jails Last” report are grounded in sound, research- -L.A. County Supervisor is the result of an intensive, year-long based strategies, and move forward Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District process that involved an unprece- to improve community health and dented collaboration among county safety by minimizing contact with officials, community leaders and law enforcement and directing peo- motion also calls for a fiscal, legal system-impacted individuals includ- ple to health services instead of jail.” and operational analysis of the ing those who have been incarcerat- The “Care First, Jails Last” report report’s 26 foundational recommen- ed. Its recommendations build on the recommends that the county priori- dations. success of a number of county public tize efforts to expand and scale com- “Implementation of these recom- photo courtesy of County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s office safety strategies that have already munity-based care, ensure that peo- mendations will complement the Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl presented an award directed thousands of people into ple experiencing mental health and county’s focus on reducing home- to West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey P. Horvath (right) on mental health and social services. substance use disorders are provided lessness and addressing racial March 9 recognizing her as the 3rd District Woman of the Year. The “After decades of a community with appropriate mental health inequities in our justice system,” award was presented at a luncheon at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. safety strategy organized around responses, and implement pre-trial Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Horvath was honored during the Los Angeles County Commission for police and punishment, we’ve release and diversion services. said. “Thousands of individuals in Women and the Board of Supervisors’ Women’s History Month cele- reached a remarkable moment of Currently, nearly half of all people in our jails have untreated mental ill- bration. consensus in Los Angeles County the county jail system are held pre- ness and substance use disorders, or “Lindsey is one of the bright lights and brilliant connectors in the that a new approach is needed,” Ross trial. The report also recommends both, and too often these men and progressive community in Los Angeles,” Kuehl said. “She is a long- said. “Roughly 17,000 men and that the county provide effective women cycle between jail and time leader on women’s, LGBTQ+ and transportation issues.” women are housed in our county treatment services in non-custody homelessness and back again. While Kuehl credited Horvath for her leadership in serving as a global jails each day. They are often strug- settings and continue to involve peo- the county has taken steps to tackle coordinator for One Billion Rising; creating the first West Hollywood gling with homelessness, poverty, ple with lived experience to reduce this issue, the creation of the Office Community Response Team on domestic violence; initiating policies mental illness and addiction, and the and ultimately eliminate racial dis- of Diversion and Reentry and the to support workers, families, students and transgender individuals; justice system is ill-equipped to parities. Approximately two-thirds Sobering Center, for example – it’s advocating for projects that have and will make West Hollywood respond to their needs. By imple- of the report’s 114 recommendations clear from the ATI report that we more pedestrian- and bicycle friendly; and pushing for expanding menting the report’s recommenda- call for improving, scaling or must build on these solutions and do Metro’s light rail network through the city. tions, L.A. County could reduce our expanding existing County pro- much more. We can break this cycle, reliance on incarceration and more grams. and [this] action represents a major effectively address the needs of peo- The office established by the step forward toward accomplishing Agencies to work more closely ple who too often end up in custody board will lead the efforts. The that goal.” to expedite homeless housing

Members of Los Angeles us see the inventory we can use to County’s homeless crisis response bring our neighbors home. When system announced a new initiative we turn complex inter-agency to revamp how city, county and interactions into face-to-face com- federal agencies work together to munications, we get more people increase the speed and effective- into more homes quicker and with ness of moving people experienc- less red tape. We can set system ing homelessness into housing. goals across jurisdictional lines for The Los Angeles Homeless the first time, and we can achieve Services Authority has created the them.” Housing Central Command, an ini- Every day, an average of 130 tiative to simplify the tracking of people experiencing homelessness housing availability, including how move into housing, while 150 more many homes are available, which people become homeless. As the are vacant and how quickly the underlying economic forces push- thousands of case managers, ing people into homelessness show providers and partners are moving no sign of abating, an internal people into them. HCC is based on restructuring by LAHSA can a crisis response model developed remove obstacles that have ham- by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and pered effective response and pre- Urban Development to rehouse vented the full use of available people after natural disasters. resources such as housing invento- While homeless services agen- ry. cies are collaborating more closely, HCC will begin testing in service the decentralized structure of local planning in the Metro and East Los governments and government Angeles areas later this week. A authorities in Los Angeles County vacancy dashboard on housing continues to present unique chal- availability will serve as a model. lenges to the homeless services HCC has also begun to address system. To respond to those chal- $30 million out of a $106.5 million lenges, HCC includes representa- 2017 grant from HUD to the Los tives from Los Angeles Homeless Angeles Continuum of Care that Services Authority, the Los had gone unspent within a required Angeles County Development one-year time frame. HUD has Authority, the Housing Authority indicated a willingness to extend of the City of Los Angeles, Mayor the deadline for housing grants that Garcetti’s office, the County were scheduled to expire. Department of Health Services and “It’s unacceptable to leave the Los Angeles County money on the table that has been Department of Mental Health. The allocated to ending homelessness,” HCC is meeting daily under a Marston said. “The work of the planned restructuring of LAHSA. HCC showed us how seemingly “Housing Central Command small obstacles added up to death represents a new approach to refine by a thousand cuts. Through it, we our rehousing system,” said Heidi can examine each problem, address Marston, interim executive director it and get the people who are in our of LAHSA. “Getting everyone in system into their new homes the same room at the same time lets faster.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 March 12, 2020 Leaders support $2 billion state Subway work requires sidewalk and lane closures Metro is planning geotechnical instrumentation installation on allocation for homeless crisis Saturday, March 14, from 8 p.m. to State and local leaders supported the funding. 7 a.m. on Wilshire Boulevard, west announced a plan on March 6 to “In Los Angeles, we are mobi- of La Cienega Boulevard. pursue a historic investment of lizing every resource to confront Westbound Wilshire Boulevard will $2 billion in ongoing funding to the homelessness and housing be reduced to one lane between Gale address California’s homeless- crisis and have built a coalition and Stanley drives. Access to drive- ness crisis. that is successfully getting folks ways in the closure areas will be Through Assembly Bill 3300, off the streets and into housing,” maintained. the state would appropriate the Garcetti said. “Cities and counties Construction for the Purple Line funding to cities, counties, home- can’t do this alone, and I’m proud Extension project also continues at less continuums of care and to join local leaders from across many other locations along Wilshire affordable housing development state, as well as our partners in the Boulevard. Piling work is occurring to expedite the delivery of hous- legislature and Gov. Newsom, in through April along the northside of ing and critical services. calling for California to finally Wilshire Boulevard near the future Wilshire/Rodeo subway station “The time has come to take make a permanent investment in photo courtesy of Metro from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a bold and unprecedented action to homelessness solutions.” Crews are conducting support work on the Purple Line Extension project week, with non-drilling activities address our state’s homelessness “I commend Assemblymem- along Wilshire Boulevard, west of Fairfax Avenue. crisis,” said Assemblyman ber Santiago for taking a proven from 9 to 11 p.m. Wilshire Miguel Santiago (D-Los model that has worked for Los Boulevard has been reduced to two Angeles). “If we are serious Angeles and expanding it lanes in each direction between Subway station construction, Tunneling support is ongoing 24 about housing more people and statewide. In both the city and Beverly and Crescent drives, and hauling and concrete pouring are hours at a staging yard just west of providing them with the services county of Los Angeles, voters left turns are not permitted in that also ongoing near Wilshire/Fairfax. the intersection of Wilshire and support they need, then we passed measures HHH and H to area. Once the north side is com- The south sidewalk along Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. must make significant invest- expedite housing and services,” plete, the work will move to the Boulevard between Orange Grove Northbound. ments. By establishing a O’Farrell said. “I will continue to south side of Wilshire Boulevard Avenue and Ogden Drive was For questions and concerns, call statewide permanent funding fight for state funding that is com- and continue through July. closed earlier this week and will the 24-hour project hotline at source to assist local programs in mensurate with the great needs of Crews are also restoring side- remain closed for one year. Orange (213)922-6934, email the project ending homelessness, we will be our region and the areas I repre- walks and installing traffic and Grove Avenue will also continue to team at [email protected], or able to conquer this crisis.” sent.” pedestrian signals at Clifton Way be closed south of Wilshire visit metro.net. Los Angeles City leaders, The officials said Assembly and Crescent Drive through April. Boulevard through June. including Mayor Eric Garcetti Bill 3300 will next be considered Work hours are weekdays from 9 Near Wilshire/La Brea, work con- and Councilman Mitch in a state Assembly policy com- a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from 8 tinues in staging yards and in a work O’Farrell, 13th District, have mittee sometime in April. a.m. to 6 p.m., when necessary. A zone in the center of Wilshire new driveaway is also being Boulevard just east of Sycamore installed to allow better access dur- Avenue. Hauling and deliveries to ing construction at the Reeves stag- and from the La Brea staging yards ing yard, 9430 Wilshire Blvd. are ongoing. Work hours are 6 a.m. At Wilshire/La Cienega, material to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., County funds projects with 3,600 deliveries, instrumentation and con- Monday through Saturday. crete pouring are ongoing as part of Intermittent lane closures may be station construction. Gale Drive will necessary between Highland units of affordable housing be intermittently closed at Wilshire Avenue and Detroit Street for con- Boulevard to support construction in struction support. The Los Angeles County Board looked is the fact that we are not the staging yard. Material deliveries and under- of Supervisors has approved fund- only providing structures that will Tunnel investigation will occur at ground construction support will ing for 15 affordable multifamily house these vulnerable popula- Wilshire/La Jolla during off-peak continue through September at a rental housing developments tions, but services are also being hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and work zone in the center of Wilshire selected through the No Place offered at each site, which are 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays, and 7 Boulevard just west of Rimpau Like Home Program. valuable and desperately needed to a.m. to 11 p.m., weekends. Lanes Boulevard. Wilshire Boulevard has The 15 projects located county- support tenants’ overall health and along Wilshire Boulevard may be been reduced to two lanes in each wide will receive $74.5 million, well-being.” closed between San Diego Way and direction between June Street and including $33.3 million in No For information, visit lacda.org. San Vicente Boulevard. Muirfield Road. Place Like Home funds and $41.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds. On April 30, 2019, the Los Letters to the Editor Angeles County Development Authority, in partnership with the WeHo gateways map. It’s a great meandering boule- bill to address housing shortage,” Los Angeles County Department vard. It would seem WeHo Way March 5 issue of Mental Health, announced the should be focal would be a slam dunk. availability of $207 million in points for visitors As far as I know, nothing concrete Both columns concern the funding. Over $500 million in pro- ever went forward with the notion housing shortage in Los Angeles, ject funding was requested by within council. I know a chamber but they are so different in con- developers for 68 projects. Re “WeHo plans gateways for Sunset Strip,” March 5 issue committee presented the idea. cept. The Hollywood develop- After a technical review, the Put West Hollywood Way on the ment apparently has one goal: to LACDA recommended 58 pro- Sharp, iconic signage on the November ballot. With the line the pockets of the developers. jects to receive funding. Those ends of the Sunset Strip will pay November election promising a On the other hand, U.S. Rep. projects will increase the county’s back whatever the cost. This is huge turnout and the West Adam Schiff’s new bill would supply of affordable supportive money well spent. Branding is Hollywood municipal elections focus on the need for affordable housing by 3,600 units. important. included in that ballot, why not let and homeless housing by provid- Of the 58 projects recommend- Will there be public input on the citizenry weigh in this as well. ing tax incentives to property ed, 41 projects have been the design(s) considered? [Mayor Sure, Santa Monica Boulevard, also owners who sell to nonprofits and approved, including five that will John] D’Amico has the idea. known as Route 66, is the main drag, public agencies that develop provide 335 units for homeless Look to the future. It needs to be but this section of roadway is West affordable housing or homeless individuals, people suffering from substantial and eventually noted Hollywood’s Main Street. It’s where shelters. mental illness, children and ado- as “must-see” as the Hollywood the library is, where council meets, The Hollywood housing devel- lescents, and families with limited sign. where a LOT of money is being opments would add 4,000 mar- means. But most certainly, not the spent on the new park. For me, the ket-rate housing units, doubling The county later announced an Hollywood sign design. entire West Hollywood Way would Hollywood’s residential base in additional $57 million in funding Something creative. The L.A. be preferred but hey, put that on the the next five to 10 years. We have for affordable housing projects Marathon was broadcast nation- ballot too. Use the opportunity. yet to hear from the opposition as last October. Ten projects have wide Sunday. Signage at the east to who will pay for the new infra- been approved for that funding end of West Hollywood will be a David Reid structure that will be needed, and with 802 housing units for fami- go-to for live cameras. Vista Street subsequent maintenance and lies with limited means, homeless Back as far as when Abbe Land repairs. The likely increase in families and seniors, and chroni- was on the council, July 2013, traffic could jam the streets and cally homeless individuals. there were comments made at a New projects must substantially crowd the nearby KRAMER + DRESBEN “Each project approved chips meeting suggesting the city include incentives for Hollywood Freeway, and where away at the severe housing short- rename the portion of San is the additional parking to Stephen W. Kramer age renters encounter in Los Vicente Boulevard from Burton affordable housing accommodate all these new resi- 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Angeles County,” said Emilio Way to Sunset to West dents? Salas, acting executive director of Hollywood Way. West Suite 205 the Los Angeles County Hollywood Way is alliteration. It Re “Hollywood developing at George Epstein Los Angeles, CA 90036 Development Authority. brands the city on every Google quick pace” and “Schiff introduces Detroit Street (323)964-7100 “However, what is often over- 14 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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The My Beverly Hills event for March is at Guisados from 5:30 to 7 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 where residents and members of the local with food, music and green beer community will gather and enjoy delicious tacos. Due to Guisados having on Tuesday, March 17, from a limited capacity, entry is not guaranteed based on a reservation, though 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the it is highly encouraged. Original Farmers Market, corner Guisados is located at 120 S. Linden Drive, in the back alley next to the of Third and Fairfax. parking lot south of Wilshire Boulevard and in the between Linden and The family-friendly celebration McCarthy drives. includes Irish-themed classics For reservations, visit eventbrite.com/e/my-beverly-hills-guisados- like corned beef, cabbage and tickets-99045875881 potatoes from Magee’s Kitchen, and green beer and Guinness served by EB’s Beer and Wine. St. Patrick’s Day Fun Get lucky at Enjoy other Irish brews at Bar From page 14 Dog Haus 326 including an Irish Stout among 24 tap beers. finest bars with a live Irish band fol- his St. Patrick’s Day, all Dog The Irish duo Celtic Camerata lowing the crawl and a complimenta- THaus Biergarten locations will will perform from 11:30 a.m. to ry first round at MiniBar. Attendees serve up green beer. Plus, locations 1:30 p.m. on the East Patio, and will be offered samples of Writers’ with a full bar are offering $6 the Regulars will perform from 6 Tears Whiskey and $10 drink spe- Jameson shots and $7 pickle backs. to 8 p.m. on the West Patio. From photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market cials along the route. The crawl 93 E. Green St., (626)683-0808; noon to 3 p.m., enjoy live bagpipe heads south to bars that include 3335 S. Figueroa St., (213)748- music with Glen the Bagpiper The Original Farmers Market is information, call (323)933-9211, Ever Bar and Lost Property. Tickets HAUS. strolling throughout the market. located at 6333 W. Third St. For or visit farmersmarketla.com. are $25 and can be purchased at minibarhollywood.com/new-prod- ucts-1/hollywood-crawl-of-fame-5- st-patricks-saturday-3142020. 6141 Franklin Ave., (323)798-4939.

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tarting at 11 a.m. on March 17, Sall Southern California loca- tions are offering a four-course corned beef and cabbage meal with Irish-style potatoes, soup and salad, and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Green lemonade will be offered all day for an extra $2.99. 470 N. La SSttop by for piaiin p nt - Cienega Blvd., (310)657-8333. photo courtesy of Tam O’Shanter we’vvee ggot 2424 on tap!p Lady M celebrates The Tam O’Shanter is also serving a weekday prix fixe menu for $59 offering dishes such as corned beef and cabbage, grilled salmon and St. Patrick’s Day surf and turf. Join uus for he luxury cake boutique is Tam O’Shanter St. Patrick’s Day Tbringing back pistachio mille crepes in celebration of St. Patrick’s n Tuesday, March 17, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, St.. Patty’s Day. Available at all boutiques dur- OGuinness and green brews and a festive Irish buffet from the famous Day! ing the month of March, it’s com- Lawry’s silver cart. The buffet includes corned beef and cabbage, brisket, posed of 20 handmade crepes lay- vegetarian options and dessert. The VIP ticket includes five drink tickets, ered with a smooth pastry cream, lunch and dinner buffets, entry into an exclusive bar with hourly drink spe- 3rd & fa fairffaax made with the finest pistachio paste cials, and seating in the live music tent sponsored by Carlsberg brewery. and garnished with pastry cream Doors open at noon and tickets can be purchased by calling the restaurant fMbars. com and crushed pistachios. 8718 W. or on OpenTable. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., (323)664-0228. Third St., (323)825-8888. Everybody’s Irish Casey’s Pub Erin Go Bragh! St. Patrick’s Day on St. Patrick’s Day!

elebrate downtown at Union It’s Your LUCKY Day! CStation at Casey’s Irish Pub’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. We have all the supplies you need to Early admission to both Casey’s and Union Station’s beautiful make your St. Patrick’s Day Imperial Western Beer Co. begins Celebration at 6 a.m. for an Irish coffee. The festivities with kegs, cocktails, a Pot of Gold! whiskey and DJs at Imperial Western begins at 11 a.m. The cover fee is $20 starting at 1p.m., so show up early to save a couple of party favors • paper goods bucks. 800 N. Alameda St., (213)270-0035. balloons • banners • buttons good luck charms • 5 Line Tavern Join us for the St. Patrick’s Day shamrocks galore & more! Best Coorned Beef in town!

he Eagle Rock destination is 10% off all merchandise in the store Tencouraging guests to put on with this coupon! $17.95 OOpen their best clover-colored attire and discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded 24 Hourss come enjoy food and drink specials Since 1931 from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. There will be $5 Guinness Beer, Tullamore Dew and Irish coffee. Happy Hour specials will be available from 3 to 7 p.m. 2136 Colorado Blvd., (323)474-6218. WoWorld Famous, AAwwawardrd Wiiinning R Reestaurant • Deli • Bakekery • Bar 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) Entertainment Nightly in the Kibitz Room (323)467-7124 419 N F. a irfaax AvAveve. (()323) 651-2030 16 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

A robbery occurred in the 8500 At 12:10 p.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 100 block of The block of Sunset at 11 a.m. pect committed a petty theft in the Grove at 6:55 p.m. 6400 block of Sunset. P OLICE BLOTTER March 5 March 4 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- At 1:22 a.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a grand theft in the 900 the 1800 block of Whitley at 12:15 cle parked near the corner of The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the block of Fairfax. p.m. Argyle and Selma at 2:30 a.m. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Feb. 26 and March 7. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 28 At 3:09 a.m., an unknown suspect ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los petty theft in the 8500 block of committed a burglary in the 100 Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Sunset at 8:20 p.m. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- block of N. Larchmont. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and pect burglarized a vehicle parked the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of Argyle and An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the Yucca. grand theft in the 1400 block of N. 9000 block of Santa Monica. Gardner at 4 a.m. Beverly Hills Police March 6 An unknown suspect committed a

Department March 6 grand theft in the 7000 block of At 7:05 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 4:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 800 committed a petty theft in the 400 At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Genesee. March 1 block of N. Beverly. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 900 committed a petty theft in the 6500 An unknown suspect committed a At noon, an unknown suspect block of N. Doheny. An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. burglary in the 6700 block of committed a petty theft in the 200 grand theft in the 9400 block of Hollywood at 1 p.m. block of N. Elm. March 7 Dayton Way at 4:37 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a

At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1300 block of N. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a March 7 Martel at 4:40 p.m. committed a grand theft in the petty theft in the 300 block of N. stole a vehicle parked in the 8900 block of Santa Monica. 7600 block of Sunset. Oakhurst at noon. At 2:28 a.m., a suspect was arrest- At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect ed on suspicion of driving under An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 1400 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 5:05 p.m., an unknown suspect the influence of alcohol or drugs block of N. Curson. victim in the 1800 block of N. Ivar stole a vehicle parked in the 400 near the corner of Santa Monica victim near the corner of Robertson and Santa Monica at at 4:30 p.m. block of N. Beverly. and Wilshire. An unknown suspect burglarized a 6:35 p.m. vehicle parked in the 100 block of At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a N. Kings at 9 p.m. committed a burglary in the 400 commercial burglary in the 400 petty theft in the 300 block of N. Los Angeles Police block of N. Beachwood. block of N. Camden at 7:02 p.m. Canon at 7:41 a.m. Feb. 29 Department An unknown suspect stole a vehi-

March 2 At 6:48 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:37 a.m., a suspect assaulted cle parked near the corner of committed a residential burglary in Feb. 26 a victim during a domestic vio- Fairfax and Waring at 7 p.m. At 1:21 a.m., a suspect was arrest- the 500 block of N. Roxbury. lence incident in the 900 block of ed on suspicion of driving under At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Curson. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect the influence of alcohol or drugs West Hollywood robbed a victim in the 3900 block stole a vehicle parked near the near the corner of Olympic and of W. Sixth. An unknown suspect committed a corner of Stanley and Beverly. Spalding. Sheriff’s Station petty theft in the 800 block of An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 4 p.m. March 5 An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 28 grand theft in the 100 block of N. grand theft near the corner of Larchmont at 2 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire and Robertson at 2:29 At 10:55 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked near the corner of a.m. pect committed a petty theft in the At 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect 7400 block of Melrose. Wilcox and Willoughby at 3 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 8500 8900 block of Santa Monica. block of Beverly. An additional At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10:05 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft was reported at the committed a residential burglary in An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 7200 block of pect committed a grand theft in the same location at 7:30 p.m. the 400 block of S. Elm. burglary in the 1200 block of N. Hollywood at 7:45 p.m. 6200 block of Wilshire. Fairfax at 4:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A vandalism incident was reported At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Melrose and pect committed a petty theft in the cle parked in the 7700 block of near the corner of Wilshire and Sweetzer at 2:20 p.m. Hamilton at 9:34 a.m. assaulted a victim near the corner 1000 block of N. Highland. Waring at 2 p.m. of Larrabee and Santa Monica. At 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:34 a.m., an unknown sus- March 1 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8500 robbed a victim near the corner of pect committed a grand theft in the Feb. 29 block of Beverly. 200 block of N. Rodeo. At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Third and La Cienega.

An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 6500 An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 8900 block of Santa petty theft in the 500 block of N. block of Hollywood. March 6 petty theft in the 600 block of Monica at 3 a.m. Highland at 3 p.m. Arden at 12:31 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An assault was reported in the At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:50 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 300 block of N. Sierra 7600 block of Melrose at noon. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 900 committed a burglary in the 1700 Bonita at 8:45 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Westbourne. block of N. La Brea. At 2:40 p.m., an unknown suspect 300 block of S. Doheny. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 A petty theft occurred in the 900 An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Palm at 11 p.m. petty theft in the 300 block of S. 6400 block of Sunset. grand theft near the corner of Curson at 4:30 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Alden and Oakhurst at 5:24 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a cle parked near the corner of El pect committed a petty theft in the vehicle parked in the 400 block of Centro and Lexington at 5 p.m. At 7:13 p.m., a robbery occurred in 600 block of N. Robertson. N. Stanley at 9 p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect the 700 block of Vine. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft from a At 11:56 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the in the vehicle parked in the 100 block of March 1 An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a burglary near the 1200 block of N. Orange. Spalding. petty theft in the 8500 block of corner of Beverly and Irving. At midnight, an unknown suspect Beverly at 7:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8800 March 7 March 3 block of Santa Monica. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect March 2

stole a vehicle parked in the 6000 At 12:43 a.m., an unknown sus- At 5:43 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a block of Eleanor. An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the victim in the 8800 block of Santa petty theft in the 6300 block of W. 6300 block of W. Third. 200 block of N. Beverly. Monica at 2 a.m. An attempted robbery was report- Third at 7:30 a.m.

ed near the corner of Sunset and An unknown suspect committed a March 4 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Cahuenga at 9:15 p.m. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 7900 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 7000 Beverly at 12:45 a.m. At 8:50 a.m., an unknown suspect 900 block of N. La Cienega. At 9:55 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. assaulted a victim in the 9800 robbed a victim near the corner of At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a Sunset and Cahuenga. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 5600 vehicle parked in the 1400 block of cle parked in the 800 block of N. block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a Havenhurst at 5 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Detroit at 11 p.m. petty theft in the 9600 block of victim in the 7000 block of Sunset A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Olympic at 4:13 p.m. At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect at 10:50 p.m. March 3 ing a domestic violence incident committed a petty theft in the 600 near the corner of Franklin and At 4;30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. San Vicente. Feb. 27 At 10:20 a.m., an unknown sus- Wilcox at 3:20 a.m. committed a residential burglary in pect committed a petty theft in the the 600 block of Arden. March 2 An unknown suspect committed a 1500 block of Highland. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 700 block of N. La committed a petty theft in the 6100 March 5 At 3:46 a.m., an unknown suspect Brea at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood. committed a petty theft in the 8900 grand theft in the 6100 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of Santa Monica. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 5:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 1100 block of committed a grand theft in the burglary in the 1000 block of Calle Vista at 8:30 a.m. March 3 6200 block of Hollywood. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Seward at 1:10 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 5700 At 9:12 p.m., an unknown suspect At midnight, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of Lexington. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 100 block committed a petty theft in the 1200 burglary in the 200 block of S. La stole a vehicle parked in the 700 of S. Beverly. block of N. Fuller. Brea at 5:05 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Burnside. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 March 12, 2020 Feel like royalty during high tea at Chado Tea Room Celebrating 30 years in greater and creamy heir- “It’s rarer than white tea, and Los Angeles, Chado Tea Room has loom tomato Reena’s husband imported yellow revolutionized how people drink soup enhanced tea back in 2009,” Tek said. Once and think about tea. Touted as a “tea with basil and the tea leaves are picked, they turn lovers paradise” with hundreds of cilantro. We yellow, are sun-dried and pan fried varieties, visitors are presented with selected the to achieve a clean flavor. a “Bible” filled with pages of caf- soup, which was “Everything is from one single feinated and decaffeinated teas pure comfort, plant, just a different process is from around the world. especially when By Jill Weinlein used to create white, oolong, black Recently, my daughter and I had dipping one of and green tea.” the opportunity to meet Reena the toasted bread Most green tea is grown in Japan. Shah, president and a founder of slices into the soup. “The leaves are picked in spring Chado, along with the CEO of The tea service continues with a and covered in bamboo to promote Chado, Reena’s daughter, Bianca. three-tiered stand filled with a vari- more chlorophyll, giving the flavor They sat down with us during a ety of sandwiches on the top plate: a grassy essence,” Tek said. high tea service at the Pasadena smoked salmon with dill and Matcha is finely ground green tea Chado Tea Room. lemon, egg salad made from hard that is turned into a powder, mixed Reena met her husband, Devan boiled eggs marinated in smoky with hot water and whisked. Shah, who grew up in the tea busi- black tea, chicken salad with cran- “This tea is served in most ness. They began selling tea in Los berry, and cucumber. Japanese tea ceremonies,” Tek said. Angeles. Light jazz played in the back- He said Darjeeling tea is the In 1990, they opened their first ground as we sat among walls lined Champagne of teas. Chado Tea Room on Third Street. with a beautiful tea pots and large “You can’t replicate Darjeeling The store has since closed, but the glass jars displaying blended tea tea grown in the Darjeeling district legacy lives on at four other loca- from around the world. in India,” Tek said. “When properly tions providing a high tea service On the middle tier were two brewed, it offers a musky spiciness and full selection of premium teas. warm scones served with Chado’s with a floral aroma.” Chado gets its name from the homemade cream, fresh sliced He also informed us that “chai” word “cha” – meaning “tea” in strawberries and berry jam. Our means tea in India, yet in America it photo by Jill Weinlein Chinese – and the word “do” – server recommended that we eat is known as a “spicy tea.” At Tea sandwiches include smoked salmon with dill and egg salad made which means “way” in Japanese. these first, while they were still Chado, the Bianca chai with shred- with eggs marinated in smoky black tea. Each tea room has knowledgeable warm. ded coconut is delicious. servers educating guests about the Desserts on the bottom include The L.A. Tea Festival in August years ago. Rooms to enjoy afternoon high tea. varieties of tea. fresh strawberries, shortbread cook- is an annual two-day event that Tea lovers and inquisitive new- $$ Bianca recommended we started ies and flavored macarons. Devan Shah started in 2011. comers can sample unique tea pair- 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Suite with a pot of strawberry-, choco- Tek Mehreteab, now a partner in “What started with 12 tea compa- ings, craft tea-infused cocktails, 209, (323)472-8111; 369 E. First late- and Champagne-flavored hot the Chado Tea group, came to our nies and 900 people, now has 44 tea boba tastings, and attend cheese St., (213)258-2531; 79 N. tea. table and offered a tea tasting of six companies with 2,400 people sam- and chocolate with tea classes at the Raymond Ave., Pasadena, We ordered the celebration after- different types, starting from light pling over 400 different teas,” said Reef in downtown L.A. on August (626)431-2832; 1303 El Prado noon tea service, which begins with to dark, with yellow tea from China Bianca, who now runs the festival 22-23. Ave., Torrance, (424)757-5222. a choice of a salad or a light orange as the first one to taste. since her father passed away four Visit one of the Chado Tea chadotea.com. It’s Your Lucky Day!

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In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8440 In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax [email protected] (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8440 • [email protected] 18 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Center Theatre Group honors three teens in monologue competition Center Theatre Group has named Kyle Branch, Tyla Uzo and Fletcher Jones as the top performers of the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals held at the Mark Taper Forum on Feb. 25. Branch and Uzo will go on to repre- sent Los Angeles in the national finals on May 4. Branch, of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, placed first in the regional competition, earning a $500 scholarship; Uzo, of Ramón C. Cortines High School of Visual and Performing Arts, took second place with a $400 scholar- ship; and Jones, of Ramón C. Cortines High School of Visual and Performing Arts, took third place photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging and a $300 scholarship. Kyle Branch, Tyla Uzo and Fletcher Jones are the winners of the 2020 Branch and Uzo will also receive August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals a paid trip to New York City to per- hosted by Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum on Feb. 25. form on the stage of the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. They the Southern California component selected from a pool of 12 regional will compete in a semi-final round of the national monologue competi- finalists representing nine local high with 28 other students from cities tion. The program is designed to schools within Los Angeles, Orange around the country. Fifteen of those inspire and educate Los Angeles and Riverside counties. As prepara- students will be selected for the youth using monologues from tion for the national component of national finals, while the other 13 Wilson’s “American Century the competition, the three selected will be part of a performance mon- Cycle,” a 10-play cycle that details students will receive master classes photo courtesy of BHUSD tage. Jones will serve as the Los the complexity of the African- to workshop their monologues. Angeles alternate. American experience in the 20th The Mark Taper Forum is located This is the ninth consecutive year century. at 135 N. Grand Ave. For informa- Acing the test that Center Theatre Group hosted Branch, Uzo and Jones were tion, visit centertheatregroup.org. Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Michael Bregy welcomed students to Beverly Hills High School for PSAT/SAT Day on March 4. LAUSD Board proclaims March 21 as All students in 10th and 11th grades had the opportunity to sit for their PSAT and SAT exams paid for by BHUSD, giving every student the oppor- tunity to take the full test. Down Syndrome Awareness Day The BHHS Parent Teacher Student Association provides snacks, water and encouragement. Advocating for the rights and year with the chromosome disor- “We must raise awareness and For information, visit bhusd.org. inclusion of people with develop- der. support those living with Down mental disabilities, the Los Angeles The resolution was introduced Syndrome,” Schmerelson added. Unified School District Board of by LAUSD Board Member Scott “They are part of the Los Angeles Education voted unanimously to M. Schmerelson and co-sponsored Unified family and will continue to Board supports plan for free dental proclaim March 21 as World Down by all members of the board. play a vital role in our schools and Syndrome Awareness Day. “Los Angeles Unified is proud to communities. I am proud to say and optical care for students Observed annually by the United recognize and celebrate students that our administrators and staff at Nations since 2012, the global with Down Syndrome, their fami- the Division of Special Education The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted on awareness event draws attention to lies who support them and our work tirelessly each day to ensure March 10 to approve a resolution by Board Member Nick Melvoin to the challenges and achievements of employees who work to help them students with disabilities receive implement a program and strategy that would ensure the maximum number people with Down Syndrome. An succeed in school and in life,” the proper supports through our of students annually receive no-cost dental screenings, vision examinations estimated 3,500 to 5,000 children Superintendent Austin Beutner many programs and services.” and prescription glasses. are born in the United States each said. For information, visit lausd.net. Co-sponsored by Board Members Monica García, Jackie Goldberg and Kelly Gonez, the resolution aims to reduce burdensome paperwork that often hinders the district in providing the free services to students. “Healthy kids do better in school, and I think we have an obligation to help ensure that an untreated toothache or inability to see the board in class doesn’t have to impact a student’s ability to learn,” Melvoin said. “The health of our students, including dental and vision needs, affects their ability to learn and reach their full potential,” Gonez added. “[This] action will help us better meet their holistic needs, not just academic but physical, social and emotional.” Hammer Museum Classroom In Residence program recognized The Hammer Museum was rec- Twenty-nine fifth graders of ognized at the Best in Heritage Norwood Street Elementary will be international conference in Croatia participating in the program from for their Classroom-in-Residence March 9-13. Twenty-six fourth program, or CRH. graders from West Athens The conference identifies the best Elementary will participate from museum, heritage and conservation March 16-20. projects in the world, yet the Class- Over the course of five days at in-Residence was one of the few the museum on the UCLA campus, programs featured in the event’s students build museum literacy “core programme.” while supporting selected Common CRH is a free program designed Core standards and developing to strengthen student and teacher their creativity, critical thinking and learning about art through a week- communication skills. long and immersive experience. CRH is a collaboration between Two teachers of fourth, fifth and the Hammer Museum, the Visual sixth grade levels are given the and Performing Arts Education opportunity to take their students Program in the UCLA School of from the traditional classroom set- Arts and Architecture and selected ting and teach with original works Title I public school teachers. of art. This creates a hands-on- The Hammer Museum is located experience for students to reflect at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- and make inferences about the art. mation, visit hammer.ucla.edu. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 March 12, 2020 Museums spring into the season with new exhibits and programming The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County will offer activities and discussions exploring the future, urban nature, community science and women in science and culture. Visitors can learn about the sci- ence of scary in the exhibition “Natural History of Horror” and experience the popular Butterfly Pavilion and the new “Bugtopia” space at the Natural History Museum. They can also visit the mammoths and mastodons installa- tion at the Museum at La Brea Tar Pits and learn more about silent photo courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles film actor William Hart at the Hart Actresses Natalie Portman and Danielle Fishel Karp helped Children’s Museum. Hospital Los Angeles launch its fifth annual Make March Matter fundrais- The “Natural History of Horror” ing campaign. is on display through April 19. The photo by Edwin Folven exhibition links science, history and Visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum can learn about Ice Age the art of movie making by explor- creatures such a mammoths and mastodons. ing scientific discoveries from early Children’s Hospital launches experiments in animal electricity to the excavation of King Tut’s tomb “Mammoths and Mastodons” is on fifth annual ‘Make March Matter’ that inspired some of cinema’s most On March 14-15, view now which provides life-sized iconic monsters. NHM will be hosting models, hands-on interactivities The Children’s Hospital Los NHM’s collection features 17 and the latest discoveries and Angeles launched its fifth annual “I am thrilled to be objects and four early Universal L.A. Nature Fest, research related to these Ice Age Make March Matter campaign on here with seven monster movies – “Dracula,” a two-day festival animals. Monday, March 2. The month-long “Frankenstein,” “The Mummy” celebrating The museum will also be offering fundraising drive encourages local former patients, and “Creature from the Black daily screenings of “Titans of the business to rally community partici- all of whom have Lagoon.” Visitors will learn more L.A. nature where Ice Age 3D.” The 3D-film offers an pation to reach CHLA’s goal of $2 benefited from the about the scientific inspiration for scientists will conduct adventure to an icy world on the million in support of children’s each of these creatures through rare research and brink of extinction, where humans health in L.A. and the Coachella world class care movie props, film footage, hands on share the frozen tundra with beasts Valley. our hospital interactives and specimens from the educators will share such as saber-toothed cats, dire Natalie Portman, actress and provides.” collection. their stories. wolves, giant sloths and mam- CHLA supporter, and Danielle “Bugtopia” offers a chance to see moths. Fishel Karp, director and CHLA Paul Viviano, bugs from around the world, 3D” until March 13, “Dinosaurs of The Hart Museum will celebrate patient parent, joined the hospital to CHLA president and CEO including beetles, stick bugs, man- Antarctica 3D” and “Hidden Women’s History Month on March kick off the campaign. tids and spiders. The exhibit is open Pacific 3D” until March 14. 21 with an open house from 11 a.m. “Five years ago, this fundraising time of year for our Panda Team, to the public in the Ralph M. On March 14-15, NHM will be to 4 p.m. They will examine the campaign took its first steps and our working harder than ever to raise Parsons Discovery Center. hosting L.A. Nature Fest, a two-day 19th Amendment and women in community and local businesses funds through out in-store donation “Godzilla: A Living Atomic festival celebrating L.A. nature. early Hollywood history who enthusiastically joined us in our boxes and associate giving initia- Bomb” is on view through April 19. The event is hosted in the muse- played a role in the suffrage move- commitment to improve children’s tives,” said Peggy Cherng, co- The temporary installation in con- um’s Nature Gardens where scien- ment. health,” said Paul Viviano, CHLA founder and co-ceo of Panda junction with “Natural History of tists will conduct research and edu- The Natural History Museum of president and CEO. “As we embark Restaurant Group. “The donations Horror” focuses on the real-life cators will share their stories. Los Angeles County is located at upon our fifth Make March Matter will go towards CHLA’s Panda nuclear tests carried out on Bikini The Butterfly Pavilion will open 900 Exposition Blvd., La Brea Tar campaign today, I am thrilled to be Cares Center of Hope and program- Atoll that inspired the monster. March 15 and visitors will be able Pits & Museum is located at 5801 here with seven former patients, all ming, designed to better children’s In its final week, the NHM 3D to walk among butterflies in the Wilshire Blvd. and the Hart of whom have benefited from the physical, emotional and mental Theater will be playing “Ocean 3D: seasonal event. Museum at 24151 Newhall Ave. world class care our hospital pro- well-being.” Our Blue Planet” and “Titanosaur At the La Brea Tar Pits, For information, visit nhm.org. vides.” Since the campaign’s launch in 2016, Southern California business and corporate partners have helped SUMMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS raise a total of $7 million to aid in funding life-saving care for children in L.A. and surrounding communi- What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps ThisSummer S ties. Individuals can participate in Registration • Dates • Activities this year’s campaign in a variety of ways such as buying coffee at a Publishing weekly through June 4 local coffee shop, dining with fami- ly and friends at a local restaurant Looking to boost your and shopping at a favorite store. Each year, CHLA treats children Summer School attendance? who face a broad range of health issues from common illnesses to Advertise in this speical section traumas and chronic diseases. The highlighting schools, camps, activites and more! hospital is also dedicated to innova- tion, supporting advances in Reach the most affluent communities in Los Angeles! research designed to improve pedi- atric health outcomes and partnering with physicians across the nation to bring care here to children in L.A. Corporations across the Southland have agreed to support community members in giving back. Businesses have selected a unique way to contribute to the campaign such as selling specific items with proceeds supporting CHLA patients, others devote a por- tion of overall sales for the entire month and others create their own Call (323) 933-5518 to reserve space today fundraising campaigns. or email karen@beverlypress. ccom Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, is one partner of CHLA Make March Matter campaign and has been a top fundraiser for the fifth consecutive year. “March has become a special 20 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SAG-AFTRA celebrates the life of Joyce Gordon

SAG-AFTRA is celebrating the and reportedly the first woman Brian life of Joyce Gordon, the first appearing as herself on television to Stokes, woman to serve as president of a wear glasses. Actors branch of Screen Actors Guild and She also appeared in commer- Fund one of the most successful commer- cials on “The Jack Paar Show,” cial and voiceover performers, who “Hugh Downs” and “The Price is died Friday, Feb. 28 at 90 years old. Right.” Gordon eventually tran- For nearly 40 years, Gordon’s sitioned into recorded commer- image or voice were ubiquitous on cials and she became one of the television and radio. She was the most respected talents in the on-camera spokeswoman for business. Crisco and Duncan Hines, did pro- For decades, Gordon was mos for news and sports programs active on behalf of her fellow and had the distinction of being actors. In 1959, during chosen by the phone company to be Howard Keel’s Screen Actors the voice that informed callers they Guild presidency, Gordon was had dialed a wrong number. part of the first dozen branch Gabrielle Carteris, president of members to serve on the SAG-AFTRA, said that Joyce was national board. In 1966, she was photo courtesy of SAG-AFTRA everything they could want in a elected president of the New Joyce Gordon member and leader. She was intelli- York branch of Screen Actors chairman, said that her understand- gent, talented, unceasingly dedicat- Guild. ing of entertainment professionals ed to her fellow performers and a She served the union for more helped shape the fund’s programs warm and generous friend. than four decades, a trustee of the in the most meaningful and com- photo courtesy of Jennifer Yumul “Her stature as a pitchwoman SAG-AFTRA Motion Picture passionate way. and voiceover talent was indispens- Players Welfare Fund and a long- “It was great honor to work able in convincing the advertising time proponent of the merger alongside Joyce,” Stokes said. “We 6,000 supporters fight against cancer industry to take seriously the con- between the guild and the American are heartbroken at her passing and cerns of commercial performers in Federation of Television and Radio are proud of her legacy, which will in Komen’s More Than Pink Walk the early days of that contract,” Artists. live on in all the ways we help.” Carteris said. “Our hearts go out to In addition, she served more than Gordon was married for more KCBS/KCAL reporter Joy Benedict, left, and KCAL reporter Megan Joyce’s family.” three decades as a trustee of the than 50 years to actor Bernard Telles enjoyed speaking with many of the more than 6,000 attendees at Gordon’s career began in the Screen Actors Guild-Producers Grand, who passed away in 2004. Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 29. 1950s. She was the first woman to Pension and Health Plans, most She is survived by her son, Mark Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, fund- do network promos, the first recently as trustee emeritus. Grant, daughter, Melissa Grant, ing more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit and providing woman announcer for a political Gordon also served as a trustee of grandson, Jason Vanderzwan and real-time help to people facing the disease. Komen has set a goal to reduce convention on network television The Actors Fund for 24 years. sister, Jill Gordon. the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026. Komen was founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed her Allen to host benefit at ‘Hamilton’ performance life. For those who were unable to participate on Feb. 29 but want to sup- port the organization’s work in Los Angeles County, donations are being Debbie Allen, dancing legend, will host a reception and accepted until April 6. attend a performance of “Hamilton” at the Hollywood For information, visit komenlacounty.org. Pantages Theatre on Tuesday, March 31. The event will be a benefit for the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, which is building a new 24,000-square-foot facility in South Los Angeles. The event will include special opportunities for donors and a preshow reception at the W Hotel Hollywood. All of Window Sale! net proceeds will benefit the academy; additionally, for each special ticket purchased, a dance academy student will receive a ticket to see the show. The academy offers thousands of young people the oppor- tunity to learn and improve their dancing skills through its intensive program. Tickets to the event are $500 for orchestra seating. Additional tickets and contributions are available for $750, which include a VIP reception with Allen and Norm Nixon at the W Hollywood Hotel. Sponsors will also receive a meet-and-greet with the “Hamilton” cast members. photo courtesy of John Gile wood • vinyl • fiberglass • aluminum For information, email [email protected] Debbie Allen Children’s Bureau launches updated website with SPRING IS HERE! OD SALE GOGO 25% OFF families and donors in mind 31/20 THRU 3/31/20your first 5 Milgard Windows Children’s Bureau, a nonprofit “This is a key marketing tool English. leader in the prevention and treat- The website is also a key tool for ment of child abuse and neglect in for Children’s Bureau in the organization to recruit resource Southern California, launched an connecting with parents, parents to foster or foster-adopt updated website on Feb. 27. The donors, volunteers and children. With more than 21,000 new all4kids.org website features a others focused on the well- children in the Los Angeles responsive and user-friendly being of children and families.” County’s foster care system, it is design, a program finder, English imperative that Children’s Bureau and Spanish translations and more. Sarah Richardson reach families who can become Underwriting for the website was Children’s Bureau resource parents to vulnerable chil- provided by insurance brokerage dren. The new Foster Care and HUB International. audiences in mind based on organi- Adoption page hosts video testimo- “As the largest insurance broker zational goals and analytics from nials from current resource parents, in the non-profit space, HUB the previous site: Children’s Bureau a section of frequently asked ques- International is thrilled to sponsor clients, resource parents and tions and answers, and the resource Children’s Bureau’s new website donors. Of the families Children’s parent application. that showcases how this innovative Bureau serves, 76% are low- “The website is a key marketing check out our YELP reviews! organization is working to help income, and considering that 21% tool for Children’s Bureau in con- strengthen vulnerable children and of households earning less than necting with parents, donors, vol- their parents,” said Randy Rider, $20,000 per year have a smart- unteers and others focused on the senior vice president of employee phone but no broadband at home, it well-being of children and families. Expert Free benefits at HUB. “The website is a is crucial that the agency have a This update is an important mile- Installation Estimates great tool for parents to find responsive website to promote its stone for the agency as we look to resources and programs as well as programs and services, whether it expand our role in helping vulnera- donors and companies like HUB to be on a computer, tablet or mobile ble families and communities to learn about how to support the device. The Spanish translation thrive,” said Sarah Richardson, vice work Children’s Bureau is doing in capability is also vital. As of 2019, president of Change Leadership 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • WeWest Hollywood communities across Los Angeles 71% of families served agency- and Children’s Bureau board direc- and Orange County.” wide identify as Latino, with some tor and chair of marketing and com- 323.248.0840 • tashmans.com The site is designed with three families speaking little or no munications. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 12, 2020

Beverly Hills Bar Association welcomes new executive director On March 4, the Beverly Hills a distinguished and enthusiastic Bar Association and Bar association of lawyers who deeply Foundation announced that Belinda value serving both our profession Macauley has joined the organiza- and our community.” tion as its new executive director. Macauley began her career as a Macauley comes to BHBA after deputy district attorney in northern more than two decades practicing California and continued practicing law and serving in the senior man- law in Washington, D.C., including agement of national nonprofit orga- as deputy legal director of a nation- nizations. al advocacy organization. She later “We are thrilled to welcome served as vice president of a litiga- Belinda and are confident she will tion consulting firm and spent the build on the Beverly Hills Bar last five years as vice president of Association’s long history of pro- development and senior counsel at viding our members with network- a leading legal nonprofit, the ing, business development, educa- American Constitution Society. tion, advocacy and community ser- Macauley grew up in California vice opportunities. We are especial- before receiving her bachelor’s photo courtesy of BHBA ly excited to have her join us as we degree from the University of Belinda Macauley expand our services to meet the Washington and juris doctorate changing needs of the legal profes- from the George Washington sion, including by providing tech- University Law School. grams and legislative advocacy nology and workspace solutions to The Beverly Hills Bar activities. BHBA also offers virtual our members,” BHBA President Association, California’s fifth office services, conference room Michael R. Sohigian said. largest, is entering the 10th decade rentals and day-use offices. For “I am delighted to join an organi- serving more than 16,000 lawyers information, visit bhba.org. zation that does so much to help its who live or work on the westside of The Beverly Hills Bar members and the greater Los Los Angeles, as well as throughout Foundation is the charitable affili- Angeles region. I look forward to southern California and the world. ate of the Beverly Hills Bar continuing BHBA’s legacy of offer- BHBA serves its members, leads Association. Its mission is to pro- ing its members opportunities to the profession and advocates for mote equal access to justice network, expand their expertise, justice by offering continuing legal through support of law-related edu- grow their client base and serve education, networking events, pub- cation and community service pro- those who can’t otherwise access lications, a personnel referral ser- jects, designed to educate and assist justice,” Macauley said. “I am vice, leadership and professional youth, adults and seniors. For infor- grateful for the chance to lead such growth opportunities, pro bono pro- mation, visit bhbf.org. ‘How to Not Kill Yourself’ returns to the Groundlings Theatre

“How to Not Kill Yourself for 30 tainment, it changed me, and if it Park Labrea News/Beverly Press archive photo Days … and the Next 330” returns changed me, then it certainly will to the Groundlings Theatre at 8 p.m. change others,” said actress Eliza on March 16. Coupe. Feuer serving the neighborhood Based on a true story, “How to Academy Award-winning writer Not Kill Yourself,” written by and and actor Jim Rash called it “a hilar- from 1995 to present starring the Groundlings’ Annie ious and touchingly honest show. Sertich, puts a twist on the familiar And, well-crafted at that.” one-woman show format. “Annie is one of those performers Though a show about love and not afraid to make herself vulnera- Then-Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Feuer was shown in loss is not what would typically be ble … to face painful truths and this photograph from the Oct. 20, 1997, issue of the Park Labrea seen at the Groundlings Theatre, explore what it takes to survive News and Beverly Press at a dedication ceremony for the new “How to Not Kill Yourself” brings them. An inspiring show to watch,” Rosewood Gardens pocket park at Rosewood and Fairfax avenues. the same soul and heartfelt comedy Rash said. Feuer, a longtime Fairfax District resident, represented the 5th that some of their very best work Sertich is a main company mem- District on the Los Angeles City Council from 1995-2001, and later delivers. Sertich’s show has been ber of the Groundlings Theatre, photo courtesy of the Groundlings served in the state Assembly from 2006-12, representing the 42nd seen by sold out audiences during where she writes, performs and Annie Sertich District. He was elected Los Angeles City Attorney in 2013 and previous runs in Los Angeles, New directs regularly. Sertich’s film and announced a bid for mayor of Los Angeles in the 2022 election on York and Edinburgh. television credits include “Good The Groundlings Theatre is locat- Monday, March 9. The show is directed by Michaela Girls,” “Silicon Valley,” “Grey’s ed at 7307 Melrose Ave. Watkins (“Casual,” “Brittany Runs Anatomy,” “Shameless,” “Curb For information, call (323)934- a Marathon,” “The Unicorn”). Your Enthusiasm” and “The 4747, or visit “Annie’s show not only was a Office.” groundlings.com/shows/how-not- brilliant piece of incredible enter- Tickets are $12. to-kill-yourself.

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X5 maker 22 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Artist awarded for Koreatown public art project Korean American Artist Suzy Taekyung Kim was awarded $165,000 from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture for a unique public art pro- ject that will welcome visitors to a new 21-story building coming to Koreatown. This new building will serve as headquarters for the Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services. The lobby where Kim’s artwork will be show- photo courtesy of the Music Center cased will host a peer resource cen- The Music Center’s Spotlight program includes arts training. ter and walk-in mental health ser- vices, utilizing a ground-floor clin- ic and office space. With access to the Metro Vermont/Wilshire Red Line Station, Los Angeles County The Music Center spotlights photo by Costas Picadas residents will be able to access an array of mental health services. Artist Suzy Taekyung Kim’s “Canopy of Blooms” will be showcased in the The civic art project, titled lobby of a new Koreatown building. outstanding teen performers “Canopy of Blooms,” uses a base layer of old Korean script which The Music Center named 113 Semifinalists can attend a spe- to recovery – and assist clients to Los Angeles County. This artwork will be sealed and covered by pho- of Southern California’s most tal- cial master class in their genre take the first steps on a journey celebrates multi-generational life tos and flowers from Koreatown, ented high school students as with highly regarded artists, who toward healing and self-sufficien- stories through the metaphor of embracing the fragility and semifinalists in the Music share their expertise on perfor- cy.” natural elements. Throughout the strength of those who will pass Center’s 32nd annual Spotlight mance technique, training and “Canopy of Blooms” is a multi- artwork, the cascading waterfall through the future lobby. program, a free nationally professional life. Experts provide layered painting that celebrates background gradually changes col- “This civic art project represents acclaimed scholarship and arts students with highly valuable hope and healing. Situated in the ors mirroring the changing sea- our commitment to supporting training program for teens. feedback on their performances, grand lobby of the Vermont sons. The imagery starts as a bub- Korean American artists, as we Since its launch in 1988, offering them a rich learning Corridor Building, located at 500 bling seed of dreams that become work to revitalize the communities Spotlight has transformed the experience. Each semifinalist S. Vermont Ave., this 53-by-10- buds of growth, twisting vines, that are home to the county facili- lives of 49,000 students across will audition again before a new foot artwork is at the entry point of blooming flowers and, finally, fall- ties and services,” said County Southern California by being panel of judges, who will then the Department of Mental Health en petals and foliage. This change Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, more than just a competition. An select the top two finalist per- and Department of Workforce is rhythmic with improvisational 2nd District, whose office was important part of the Music formers in each category for a Development, Aging and elements forming an infinity loop, actively involved in the selection Center’s fundamental support for total of 14 grand prize finalists. Community Services and warmly symbolizing the endless cycle of panel. “This unique work of art arts education, the arts training Judges will also name an honor- welcomes all. The painting reflects life. Conceived by Kim, the paint- will be seen by thousands of local program provides students the able mention in each category. the unique identity of Koreatown ing highlights life’s journey residents as county staff help deliv- opportunity to develop their per- The grand prize finalists will per- through the analogy of an infinity through the metaphor of nature’s er vital services – from prevention formance abilities, learn about form at the Music Center’s loop of blooming motifs native to birth, growth and death. careers in arts management and Ahmanson Theatre in the receive valuable college pre- Spotlight Grand Finale paredness and workforce readi- Performance on May 30. ness skills to pursue their dreams The Music Center’s Spotlight Dodgers foundation supports scholarships in the performing arts. This year, program awards more than nearly 1,400 teens representing $100,000 in cash scholarships On the eve of the Jackie Robinson LADF will also host JRF Scholars learn from staff in a special career more than 260 schools, 198 cities annually. Both grand prize final- Foundation’s annual Mentoring and for a private luncheon in New York panel opportunity. For information, and eight counties auditioned for ists in each category receive Leadership Conference for college City, where they will network and visit dodgers.com/ladf. the program. $5,000 scholarships, with one students and annual Robie Awards The Music Center named this honorable mention in each cate- gala on Monday in New York City, years’ semifinalists in seven cate- gory receiving $1,000. the Los Angeles Dodgers gories – acting, ballet, non-classi- Semifinalists each receive Foundation announced an $800,000 cal dance, classical voice, non- $300. The Music Center also cel- grant to the Jackie Robinson L.A. Animal Services classical voice, classical instru- ebrates five students in each cat- Foundation. With this grant for the mental and jazz instrumental. egory with the merit award, 2019-20 academic year, support “Spotlight is a prime example which acknowledges students from the Dodgers and LADF to JRF of the Music Center’s commit- who inspire the judges by their now totals more than $3.5 million waives fees on adoptions ment to deepen the cultural lives commitment and dedication to since 1987. of all, in this case empowering their art form. Spotlight merit LADF will support 11 young, aspiring artists with the award recipients each receive JRF/LADF Scholars through their skills and tools to explore their $100. This year, the Music college years, two of which have potential,” said Rachel Moore, Center is also partnering with also been supported by former president and CEO of the Music Interlochen Center for the Arts to Dodgers player Andre Ethier. Center. “This year-long journey award all Spotlight semifinalists “Jackie Robinson’s legacy plays a has the added benefit of helping scholarship funds to significant role in our foundation’s these students develop critical Interlochen’s summer camp and work,” said LADF’s CEO and life skills that can set them on a Arts Academy for the 2020-21 Jackie Robinson Foundation alum- path to success, whether or not academic year. For information, nus, Nichol Whiteman. “One-third they pursue a career in the arts.” visit musiccenter.org/spotlight. of first-generation college students will leave college with no return to enrollment. With our continued commitment, we remain dedicated to providing access and ensuring Volunteers join commission students graduate.” photo courtesy of the L.A. Animal Services JRF/LADF Scholars currently The Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation will sponsor the Gov. Gavin Newsom has founder and director of Blue Beacon “Spring Em’” adoption event on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, announced that First Partner Capital. attend universities such as Stanford University; UCLA; California State March 15, at all six L.A. Animal Services Centers. Jennifer Siebel Newsom will serve Byerly is a member of the adviso- Discounted adoption fees will be offered on all dogs and puppies, as honorary chair of the California ry board of the Center of University, Northridge; USC and California State University, East and waived for cats. Adoption fees for kittens will be waived through Volunteers Commission, which is Entrepreneurship at California State a grant from the ASPCA. tasked with uniting residents in ser- University, Los Angeles, the 100 Bay. “The Jackie Robinson “The city shelters have everything you could possibly want: vice and empowering them to take Black Men of Los Angeles Board of young, old, big, small, cat, dog, bunny, you name it,” said Bill Crowe, action in their communities. Directors. Foundation is thrilled to expand its relationship with the Los Angeles director of the Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation. “This is an The governor also announced the Additionally, Rene Jones, 50, of excellent opportunity to save a life and save a little cash too.” appointment of Los Angeles resi- Los Angeles, was appointed to the Dodgers Foundation,” JRF’s President and CEO Della Britton “We have the perfect pet for you and your family,” added Brenda dent Rodrego A. Byerly, 44, to the California Volunteers Commission. Barnette, general manager for L.A. Animal Services. “I invite you to California Volunteers Commission. Jones joined United Talent Agency Baeza said. “Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers share a long and deep visit our website to view the fantastic dogs and cats in our six L.A. Byerly has been a professor at the in 2004, where she is a partner, Animal Services Centers who are ready to meet you and go home California State University, Los global head of social impact and history. We are grateful that the Dodgers continue to celebrate these with you.” Angeles’ College of Business and founder of the UTA Foundation. Ss. The shelter closest to the local area is located at 11361 W. Pico Economics since 2015 and has been The positions do not require state intertwined legacies by supporting so many talented JRF Scholars who Blvd. For information, visit petcarefoundation.org and laanimalser- a managing director at Janas Senate confirmation and there is no vices.com. Associates since 2018. He was co- compensation. go on to positively impact commu- nities around the world.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 March 12, 2020 ‘Onward’ is fun but bypasses memorable Nobody’s perfect. Pixar proved every corner of the world, but the that some time ago by going all in allure of modern conveniences with not one but three “Cars” films. marked the end of the old ways. That’s the studio’s low. As for Centaurs prefer horse power “Onward,” a clever take on mod- from a car’s engine, not their own ern-day fantasy, the 22nd film from legs. Pixies wreak havoc as a the Disney subsidiary falls directly motorcycle gang, forgetting they in the middle of the lot, never cash- can fly. And elves are more likely life for this moment. He protests ing in its brilliance or going cre- to become accountants than mages. the destruction of ancient ruins, atively bankrupt. In the case of Ian and brother plays board games rooted in real If you remember Netflix’s Barley’s (Chris Pratt) dad, both are magic history and rocks a unicorn- “Bright,” a cop drama with a fanta- true. And on Ian’s 16th birthday, themed van with the license place, sy twist, then a truly mediocre flick their mother, Laurel (Julia Louis- “GWNIVER.” One problem: he might tarnish any good grace that Dreyfus), presents an unexpected doesn’t have the magic. But inse- should belong to “Onward.” As an gift from their deceased father: a cure, immature Ian does. Second photo courtesy of Pixar opening narration by co-protago- magic staff and a spell that can problem: thanks to Ian’s uncertain- Brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) use a magic staff nist Ian Lightfoot (Tom Holland) bring him back to life for one day. ty, the spell only reanimates dear and spell to resurrect their father in “Onward,” but only succeed in bring- says, magic once dripped from Barley has prepared his whole dad’s lower half. ing back his lower half. But hope is not lost. Barley puts his magic fandom to good use as the brothers embark on a quest for dictionary – those contemporary Pratt knows how to bring Barley’s a special stone needed to complete surroundings dominate the film, geekdom to life with his signature the spell. They only have 24 hours leaving only the third act to fully vocal chops. to overcome obstacles on their jour- embrace the film title’s promise. Perhaps the most disappointing ney and growing familial tiffs. Sure, a pet dragon moving like a part of “Onward” is what almost For anyone familiar with the dog, wild unicorns eating out of the happens. Once the brothers take writings of Joseph Campbell – the trash and an easily winded centaur off, their mother follows. She soon mythologist who inspired George make for a quick smirk, but Pixar is befriends the Manticore (Octavia Lucas’ historic foray into what’s normally better than this. Spender) – imagine a winged lion best described as science-fiction “Onward” should work better with a scorpion tail – who together fantasy – the heroic journey is a than it does. Instead, the jokes attempt to reach the boys before familiar convention. Heroes must don’t entirely land, and the film they activate a curse. Their story is take the path less traveled, over- replaces clever moments with charming and hilarious, but the coming impossible odds, avoiding action (a car chase here, a building third act forgets them. Perhaps boobytraps and maybe fighting a on fire there). That’s standard oper- director Dan Scanlon (“Monsters dragon along the way. ating procedure for a mid-level University”), who co-wrote the Theoretically, that’s all here, but it DreamWorks film (“How To Train film with several others, will reme- comes too late. Your Dragon” excluded, of dy this in a future film, an epic For a story so interested in bring- course), but not the great and “womance” for the ages. photo courtesy of Pixar ing magic to the modern age – mighty House of Luxo Jr. “Onward” proves watchable, Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) try their powers of magic in which should be rather easy in a While “Onward” doesn’t com- albeit unable to truly embrace the “Onward.” film straight out of a J.R.R. Tolkien pare to “Inside Out,” “Up” or fantasy genre in its full creative “Ratatouille,” it still manages to glory. But what’s here is a heartfelt tell a fun – though not amazing – story about closure following the story helped by relatable charac- loss of a loved one and gratitude Violins from the Holocaust illustrate victims’ stories ters. Both Ian and Barley enjoy for those family and friends who great chemistry, but Barley is the helped you through such unbear- The Los Angeles Museum of the centration camps who were forced glue that keeps this whole show able times. That’s a good win for Holocaust presents “Violins of to entertain Nazi captors. together. Ian parades as the lead, any film, even if “Onward” doesn’t Hope,” an exhibit featuring Additional instruments will be but he’s far less interesting. And boldly journey to realms anew. restored Holocaust-era violins run- used during performances by the ning from Wednesday, March 18, participating Violins of Hope part- through Sunday, April 19. ners, including the Younes and The musical instruments reflect Soraya Nazarian Center for the the power and triumph of the Performing Arts, the Los Angeles human spirit. The exhibit is part of Jewish Symphony, New West Violins of Hope Los Angeles Symphony, the Long Beach County, which uses a special col- Symphony and the Los Angeles lection of violins, violas and cellos Lawyers Philharmonic and Legal to educate about the Holocaust. Voices. The exhibit is supported by “Violins of Hope” displays a grant from GROW @ instruments that survived the Annenberg. Holocaust, although many of their An opening reception will be owners did not. Each instrument is held on March 18 at 7 p.m. at the accompanied by a unique story and museum. It will include remarks was restored in Tel Aviv by violin- by Avshalom Weinstein and pro- makers Amnon and Avshalom gram chair Susanne Reyto, along Weinstein. with a special violin performance. The museum will exhibit 12 of Admission to the opening event the more than 60 instruments that and the museum are free, but an have been restored since the end of RSVP to the reception is requested. World War II, including a violin The Los Angeles Museum of the photo courtesy of LAMOTH that was buried in a backyard dur- Holocaust is located at 100 S. The Violins belonging to victims of the ing the war, and others that were Grove Drive. For information, Holocaust will be on display in a played by Jewish prisoners in con- visit lamoth.org. new exhibit at LAMOTH. Event explores archive documenting the Holocaust The United States Holocaust refers to a Jewish celebration of the to view the film and participate in a Memorial Museum presents “Who sabbath. Led by historian Emanuel panel discussion about the docu- Will Write Our History: Ringelblum, a band of journalists, mentary and the museum’s collec- Documenting Truth in the Warsaw scholars and community leaders tion and preservation of the Ghetto,” a film screening and panel secretly documented Nazi atroci- Ringelblum Archives. Rabbi Jocee discussion on Wednesday, March ties. The clandestine team faced Hudson, associate rabbi for Temple 24, at 7 p.m., at American Jewish constant danger, including the ever- Israel of Hollywood, will moderate University. present threat of being discovered the panel with Grossman and Suzy The event will explore how a by Gestapo agents. One of Snyder, curator of the National clandestine group in the Warsaw Ringelblum’s greatest achieve- Institute for Holocaust ghetto vowed to defeat Nazi lies ments was hiding the effort from Documentation at the United States and propaganda, not with guns or the Germans, who never discov- Holocaust Memorial Museum. fists but with pen and paper. ered the secret. The Oneg Shabbat American Jewish University is The film “Who Will Write Our resistors eventually buried 60,000 located at 15600 Mulholland Drive. History,” by Roberta Grossman and pages with hope that the archive The program is free and open to the Nancy Spielberg, is the first docu- would survive the war, even if they public, but advance registration is mentary on the effort which had the did not. required by visiting ush- code name Oneg Shabbat, which Guests will have an opportunity mm.org/events/wwwoh-la. 24 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Artists explore identity in new craft exhibit The Craft In America Center in Los Angeles presents an exhibition by four artists who explore issues of gender, race, culture and place. Featured artists Cristina Córdova, Wendy Maruyama, Cara Romero and Diego Romero draw upon their heritages and identities to translate their experiences into fine art. The exhibit, “Identity: 4 Voices,” photo courtesy of GMCLA is on display from Saturday, March The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles performs a wide variety of 14, through Thursday, May 2. Originally from Puerto Rico, music, from classic to contemporary works. Córdova is a sculptor who now lives and works in Penland, North Carolina. Her figurative clay work is rooted in renaissance sculptural Gay Men’s Chorus piece traditions and ceramic history. Each piece represents shared humanity while confronting contemporary enjoys online popularity issues of gender, race, beauty and power. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los and celebrities such as Dern, the Maruyama is a furniture maker Angeles released a new dance Hollywood Reporter and James and educator with a studio in San version of their recent perfor- Corden. Diego who delves into the subjects mance on the Film Independent Lou Spisto, GMCLA execu- of ethnicity, gender and world Spirit Awards of “Gay Spirit tive director and producer, said issues. The Japanese-American Song” which was viewed over 7 the entire experience has been artist creates furniture in a field million times online. amazing. dominated by men. As an individ- ual with hearing impairment, she GMCLA’s new director and “At the heart of our success is photo courtesy of Craft in America Center uses the process of furniture-mak- conductor Ernest Harrison and always the members of the cho- Cristina Córdova’s “Cabeza V” (2018) is a ceramic and framed photo 30 GMCLA members went into rus, who donated their time to ing to overcome challenges related piece on display at the exhibit. the studio to work with Greg perform at the awards show and to her disability. O’Connor, the song’s original again on this track,” Spisto said. Cara Romero is a contemporary composer, along with members “We are grateful to all of the photographer and member of the raphy with contemporary perspec- Pueblo tribe, he makes art that Quinn Coleman and Perry Twins, guys, and especially Dave Chemehuevi tribe, a branch of the tive. She orchestrates a balancing about his indigenous heritage by to create this version as a Pannell, who brilliantly sang the southern Paiute who live on a reser- act in her photography by rewriting combining traditional materials, fundraiser for the organization. part performed by the wonderful vation in the Mojave Desert. She is stories of indigenous identity, chal- techniques and forms of Mimbrers, “Gay Spirit Song” was origi- Alex Newell in the live a passionate spokesperson for lenging cultural misappropriation Anasazi and Greek pottery with nally created by lyricist and pro- show. Without the GMCLA indigenous cultural and environ- and confronting stereotypes. comic book inspired imagery. ducer Jordan Firstman as a members none of this is possi- mental issues. Diego Romero is a potter living The Craft in America Gallery is humorous insider look at all ble.” Romero’s complex and nuanced and working in Sante Fe, New located at 8415 W. Third St. For things gay in 2019 films, with a For information, visit images combine traditional iconog- Mexico. A member of the Cochiti information, visit craftamerica.org. special homage to Laura Dern. gmcla.org. To view the “Gay The song went viral and was Spirit Song” performance, visit shared by multiple organizations youtube.com/user/gmclavideo. Big Sunday gala to recognize supporters is postponed

Big Sunday has announced that its fifth annual gala, which was to be I support Big held on March 12 at Candela La Sunday because Brea, has been postponed out of an abundance of caution. they continue to Big Sunday plans to honor lead- show me that when ers in entertainment, business, phil- we help each other anthropy, politics and the arts at a later date. The event will celebrate we close the gaps more than two decades of Big between us, and Sunday’s philanthropic work and that act has the will honor honorees Michael Skloff, power to heal the Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i and Hulu. world.” The event will also celebrate the premiere of Big Sunday’s new -Michael Skloff, composer and theme song, “All We Got,” which Big Sunday volunteer was arranged and produced by Skloff. Big Sunday, which is headquar- became associated with the organi- tered at 6111 Melrose Ave., is dedi- zation during its annual cated to helping people in need Thanksgiving volunteer event. through volunteer opportunities. “I have been working with Big The three honorees have volun- Sunday for many years and every teered with Big Sunday for many year we partner I am renewed by years. their commitment and passion to Skloff has a long career as a com- helping those in need,” Smith- poser, arranger, music producer, Anoa’I said. “This is truly an orga- music director and performer. He nization that helps people help oth- has been an integral part of Big ers.” Sunday as a volunteer, board mem- Hulu has supported Big Sunday ber and benefactor since 1999. with donations and volunteer work, “I support Big Sunday because and has partnered with the organiza- they continue to show me that when tion for the company’s annual day we help each other we close the of service. gaps between us, and that act has the Founded 21 years ago by David power to heal the world,” Skloff Levinson with just 300 volunteers, said. “We need Big Sunday now Big Sunday has collected and dis- more than ever before.” tributed hundreds of thousands of Smith-Anoa’i is vice president of items of clothing, food, toiletries, diversity and communications for and other essentials. Volunteers are CBS Entertainment. She serves as a always sought for Big Sunday pro- Big Sunday board member, jects. For information, visit bigsun- fundraiser and volunteer and first day.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 March 12, 2020

Initiatives need signatures from WeHo voters From page 1 should be able to sell both adult use Kardos is founder and partner of merit-based process if the winners and medical marijuana,” said Where Eagles Fly, which was can turn around and sell the Morgan Sokol, executive vice pres- awarded a permit for an as-yet- license?” Schmidt asked. ident of regulatory affairs for unopened edible-only consumption Schmidt also alleged that MedMen, in an email. MedMen lounge called the Fantom Flower. MedMen is trying a new tactic to West Hollywood is one of the “West UFCW Local 770 represents change the city’s process after they Hollywood Originals,” four dispen- cannabis retail workers. sued the city in September – the saries that were given temporary Beck said so far, the public has case is ongoing – and the “WeHo recreational cannabis licenses when been very supportive, with 70% of Originals” unsuccessfully peti- the state began allowing the sale of West Hollywood voters supporting tioned the City Council for perma- recreational cannabis but did not combining the medical and recre- nent adult-use retail licenses in earn permanent adult-use retail ational permits into one category. June. photo by Cameron Kiszla licenses in the city’s selection And while the campaign is large- “I think the people of West Tom Bergin’s St. Patrick’s Day party will take place inside the bar process, which was performed by a ly funded by those who would ben- Hollywood are smart and will see committee of five people selected efit from its passage, Beck said through what’s happening,” he said. and in the parking lot. by City Manager Paul Arevalo. everyone will be better off if the ini- The competing initiatives will “The city of West Hollywood’s tiative is put into law. appear on the November ballot if process for licensing cannabis “Voters vote for initiatives that they gather signatures from 10% of Whiskey, green beer on retailers and consumption lounges they feel benefit their community, registered voters in West has led to delays and confusion for whether it’s environmental, public Hollywood. City Clerk Yvonne medical marijuana patients, safety, planning or fiscal,” Beck Quarker said that would require St. Patrick’s Day menu cannabis consumers and local resi- said. “Our measure is the same. approximately 2,800 signatures per dents,” added Jason Beck, founder, Consumers, tourists and residents initiative, and in her 17 years with From page 1 owner and president of “WeHo of West Hollywood will all benefit the city, only one other initiative – Original” Alternative Herbal Health from aligning the cannabis regula- term limits for the City Council – The festivities will begin at 6 past St. Patrick’s Days at the pub. Services and a supporter of the tions with what the public sup- actually made it onto the ballot. a.m. with a traditional Irish The holiday at Bergin’s will be a Close the Loopholes ballot initia- ports.” “It’s not an easy feat to get 2,800 breakfast – eggs, Irish sausage, great time for all who attend, but tive, in an email. The other initiative, which is sup- ballot signatures in the city of West bacon, beans, toast and tomatoes especially those with an Irish last The Close the Loophole initiative ported by the Adult Use Retailers Hollywood. You have to catch peo- – and Irish coffee in the bar. name, O’Sullivan joked. also would allow cannabis licenses Association of West Hollywood or ple who are indeed residents and Breakfast will end at 10:30 a.m., “It’s a great day and [Tom to be transferred with approval from AURA – a collection of the busi- who are registered to vote in the but an hour later, the party in the Bergin’s] is a fun place to be with the city manager. nesses who were awarded adult-use city,” she said. bar and parking lot will kick off. a lot of people swapping stories. “Business licenses are frequently recreational permits in the city’s Quarker said the signatures Castagnetti said the parking lot Usually people are talking about transferred or sold in other sectors ballot process – would make only would likely need to be turned in by celebration will go until mid- past St. Paddy’s Days, and it’s a of business. Cannabis is no differ- minimal changes to the city’s May or June for the signatures to be night, and the inside bar will day of tremendous camaraderie,” ent. We should not proactively limit cannabis ordinance. verified in time to make the close at 1 a.m. he said. business growth,” Beck said. Scott Schmidt, executive director November ballot. If both make the “Realistically, I will be out Castagnetti said unlike his Additionally, the initiative would of AURA, said their initiative was ballot and both get more than 50% there for 21 hours. It will be a native Boston, where “every 50 allow more time for permit winners put forth in response to the Close yes votes, whichever measure earns long day, but for us, this is how feet there was an Irish bar on the to earn their business license, allow the Loopholes initiative and argued more votes will be enacted. they’ve always done it and we’re corner,” Los Angeles’ melting cannabis odor to be detected in that the City Council’s process of However, some of the ideas in excited to carry on the tradition,” pot of cultures has comparatively “negligible” amounts outside of deferring to the committee was a the initiatives could still be enacted Castagnetti said. few places to celebrate the famed cannabis businesses – no odor is fair way of deciding who received even if they don’t make the ballot. The festivities will include a Irish holiday. allowed to be detected now – and permits. The council could choose to adopt DJ, bagpipers and “plenty of “In Los Angeles, you see a lot make it easier for cannabis workers “We believe that the City Council some or all of the provisions them- Irish whiskey, plenty of of people kind of drawn to that to unionize. got it right the first time …. When selves, and some concerns, such as Tullamore Dew, plenty of heritage, which is one of the According to the Close the corporate cannabis [companies] the transfer of licenses between Guinness,” Castagnetti said, as main reasons Tom Bergin Loopholes initiative website, its like MedMen didn’t like the out- business owners, are already being well as whiskey specials, green opened this place. He was trying funding comes from West come of the independent, merit- considered. beer and corned beef and cab- to find a place that reminded him Hollywood Residents and based selection process, they want- In November, the City Council bage. of the old places he had back in Businesses for Fairness, which is a ed to change the process,” Schmidt directed staff and the city’s In addition, there are hints that Boston,” Castagnetti said. coalition of cannabis businesses, said. Business License Commission to Duff Goldman, star of “Ace of Castagnetti hopes to continue United Food and Commercial Schmidt argued that the transfer bring the council a recommenda- Cakes” on the Food Network and that storied history this year, Workers International Union Local of cannabis licenses could result in tion for how to handle ownership a friend of Castagnetti, will make despite several concerns ranging 770 and concerned residents. The a situation where a qualified appli- changes. City staff expects the an appearance. from novel coronavirus to antici- website lists major funders as cant wins a license, then sells it to commission to consider the item on “He’s an amazing guy. If you pated rain. MedMen West Hollywood, Alex an unqualified business. April 13 and the full council to con- show up, you won’t be disap- “It’s happening, and there’s Kardos and UFCW Local 770. “What’s the point of having a sider the item on April 20, accord- pointed. He’s got something up nothing we can do except be safe his sleeve,” Castagnetti said. and do what everyone is saying. Los Angeles City Councilman We’re not looking at this to be David Ryu, 4th District, who ground zero, but I don’t think this Seeking connections and opportunities at expo helped shepherd the Tom city is not ready to not go outside Bergin’s building’s designation or not be around crowds,” he Heritage Month. as a historic-cultural monument said. “The Department of Public last year, lauded the return of St. In recent years, as many as Works is committed to ensuring Patrick’s Day festivities at 15,000 people would come to that opportunities to work with the Bergin’s. Bergin’s, former owner Derek city are truly equitable for all of the “I’m thrilled to see Tom Schreck told the Castagnettis, diverse local businesses here in Los Bergin’s back open and hosting and Francis Castagnetti said this Angeles,” Board of Public Works its annual St. Patrick’s Day cele- year, they’re hoping to see thou- Commissioner Mike Davis said. bration, which is a valued com- sands of people come out to the “Working with the Mayor’s Office munity tradition in a historic 71-year-old Irish pub. of Economic Development, the neighborhood pub,” he said. “Any place can serve Bureau of Contract Administration Jim O’Sullivan, president of Guinness, but it’s rare to have this and all the other partners to host the Miracle Mile Residential kind of history … We’re so excit- events like today’s successful Association, which strongly sup- ed and this is our first shot at it. BuildWith L.A. event is part of that ported historic-cultural monu- We hope the people are as excited commitment.” ment designation, said he’s spent about this as we are,” he said. Participants of this year’s event were presented a first look at the future of the procurement process are empowering the entrepreneurs L.A. program designed to promote including digitization efforts and who represent the core of our the city’s vision of fostering the electronic bid submittal develop- local job market to forge their inclusion and economic develop- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works ments in the city of Los Angeles by own path to success,” said John L. ment of all Los Angeles residents Los Angeles Board of Public Works Commissioner Mike Davis Chief Procurement Officer Shannon Reamer Jr., inspector of Public and businesses. addressed attendees at the fourth annual Accessing L.A. BuildWith Hoppes’ team and the Information Works and director of the Bureau On May 19, the Accessing L.A. Construction Networking Expo on Feb. 27. Technology Agency. Attendees also of Contract Administration. “We program will honor Asian Pacific took advantage of information and will continue to build and grow American Heritage Month with the Hundreds of small business own- The Department of Public Works resources from more than 60 partic- this vital program because the TeamWith event, which focuses on ers and entrepreneurs in the con- Bureau of Contract Administration ipating exhibitors and were able to success and economic develop- personal and professional contract- struction industry gathered on Feb. hosted the event in collaboration network and build meaningful rela- ment of our local small businesses ing services. The RiseWith event 27 for the fourth annual BuildWith with Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office tionships with prime contractors, contribute to what makes Los held for new businesses in Construction Networking Expo to of Budget & Innovation and Office public agencies and other business Angeles thrive.” September will celebrate National take part in the city of Los Angeles’ of Economic Development and var- owners. BuildWith is the first of a series Hispanic Heritage Month. premier flagship networking pro- ious council offices in honor of “Through our Accessing L.A. of events in 2020 as part of the suc- For more information, please gram known as Accessing L.A. February being African American program and BuildWith event, we cessful and growing Accessing visit bpw.lacity.org. 26 March 12, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Law hit more than just Uber, critics say Feuer campaign to focus From page 1 “These businesses are stuck Bloom said the Beverly Hills Scott said it’s important to note that between a rock and a hard place,” Chamber of Commerce is not the the law is not going away, and fixes on ‘block-by-block’ issues he said. “You hire someone to do a only group to raise concerns about will help, but they likely won’t be a From page 1 job for $500 and it costs more than AB 5, and his office is working as panacea, as the issue has become that to hire an attorney to make sure “a sort of clearinghouse” on such “politicized.” Republicans are During his eight years at Bet and services,” Feuer said. “At the you’re in compliance with [the issues. attacking the legislation, which Tzedek, Feuer helped people fac- same time, we’ve got to assure law].” “There are a lot of folks out there “polarizes the Democrats and ing eviction and those who our public spaces are safe and Kelly Scott, partner with Ervin who are sitting on pins and needles forces them to defend the law while couldn’t afford health care. accessible for all of us. Striking Cohen & Jessup, gave a presenta- because it’s their livelihood being they seek to clarify it,” he said. “Yes, I’m idealistic. I believe that balance will require taking tion on the “incredibly complicated affected, or potentially affected, by “There should be some changes we need to be there for each our city’s best efforts to a whole statute” to chamber members in AB 5,” Bloom said. made to the law … If those changes other,” Feuer said. “I believe new level. I have the experience November, and he said “there were Bloom added that he’s “particu- were made, yes, the law would be there can be quality and integrity to do that.” a lot of open mouths in the room.” larly concerned” about writers and more manageable, but it will still be in government. I believe in act- Feuer is planning to reach out “It’s no question that it’s going to other freelancers whose work could a confusing and difficult law, it will ing boldly, in testing our limits, to people throughout the city in add to the price of doing business easily be given to someone who just be less so,” Scott said. in unlocking potential. I believe, the coming months as part of his … Certainly on the front end, doesn’t live in California – they There are many bills that seek to profoundly, in the future of Los campaign, and hopes to hear you’re going to incur significant wouldn’t be subject to AB 5 – but change AB 5’s provisions and pro- Angeles.” what people want from the city’s legal costs for different types of when the Assembly goes to make vide relief to certain industries or He added that the he will con- mayor. He said he intends to “hit contractors,” he said. changes, it’s important to be care- jobs. By Scott’s count, there are at tinue to focus on issues “block-by- the ground running on day one.” The chamber is working with ful. least 30 such bills, including block,” similar to the approach he “In the days ahead, I’ll have local legislators to alleviate some of “We want to preserve the original Senate Bill 1039, which would has taken with the city attorney’s much more to say about issues the members’ concerns. Last month, intent of AB 5 but ensure [help for] allow people to voluntarily exempt office’s Neigh borhood Prosecutor from public schools to public chamber representatives met with those categories of workers who themselves from AB 5’s provisions Program. His office has neighbor- safety,” Feuer added. “Our best Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- were caught up unexpectedly in this by declaring that they would like hood prosecutors assigned to all days are ahead of us. If you elect Santa Monica) to propose a few but who don’t belong – for instance, to work as an independent contrac- Los Angeles Police Department me to serve as your mayor, I’ll do changes, such as exceptions for certain categories of writers and tor. divisions to address residents’ con- all in my power to tackle our short-term jobs or work that pays musicians, and there are more; I “If you think about it, that could cerns, and recently added prosecu- toughest problems with focused, under $10,000, carve-outs for small don’t want to be exclusive in that – solve a lot of these issues … I think tors to address the homelessness determined and, I’ll admit, impa- businesses and exceptions for some but these are very real issues of we need to think a little more cre- crisis. He said that ending home- tient leadership, and inspire jobs in the entertainment industry, livelihood,” he said. atively and not try to bang a square lessness is a top priority. Angelenos to work as one com- among others. As the process moves forward, peg into a round hole,” he said. “No one should have to live on munity, to stand together and the streets, and we need even with our collective strength, lift Huntington Hospital to join Cedars-Sinai system more urgently to create housing up each other.” On March 9, Huntington Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Health System announced the signing of a letter of Residents worry about loss intent for Huntington to affiliate with Cedars-Sinai Health System. Cedars-Sinai Health System was of rent-stabilized units established in 2017 to provide a From page 5 platform for high-quality healthcare institutions to collaborate and share January 2021, but we would like said. “This net loss is unaccept- resources and expertise. It currently to see that in writing.” The com- able. Councilmember Ryu is comprises Cedars-Sinai (which mitment is “a positive step, but it fighting for greater protections of includes Cedars-Sinai Medical doesn’t necessarily indicate the existing affordable housing Center and Cedars-Sinai Marina del photo courtesy of Huntington Hospital councilmember’s support for the stock, new incentives including a Rey Hospital, as well as its network Huntington Hospital, a 619-bed not-for-profit hospital in Pasadena, has project,” Pampanin said. moderate-income housing of physicians and medical offices signed a letter of intent to join Cedars-Sinai Health System. “While the proposed project motion and reforms to TOC that throughout Southern California) has more units overall and has ensure a higher commitment of and Torrance Memorial (which specifically included low income affordable housing and stops dis- includes Torrance Memorial continue to provide high-quality intent. units, [Ryu] is concerned that placement.” Medical Center, its network of care to the community for years to “The Huntington board, along none of those units are going to While the project’s future is physicians and medical offices come.” with [CEO] Lori Morgan and her house the current tenants, includ- still uncertain, Schoorl said the throughout the South Bay). “Huntington Hospital’s long- colleagues, has a great vision for ing a 93-year-old woman who current tenants of Fairfax The letter of intent includes com- standing commitment to the com- Huntington’s future, which will fur- has been living in the building Gardens have not taken reloca- mitments for continued investment munity, its reputation for quality ther strengthen an already outstand- since the [1960s]. This is some- tion packages, and they’re work- in Huntington Hospital – in enter- and its outstanding physicians, ing institution for the benefit of the thing he would like to see ing to stay as long as possible prise information technology, nurses and other staff make it a very community,” said Thomas M. addressed,” Pampanin said. and secure the best possible out- ambulatory services and physician good fit for Cedars-Sinai Health Priselac, Cedars-Sinai Health Pampanin added that this case come for all tenants. development. It resulted from a System,” said Vera Guerin, chair of System president and CEO. “Being “really encapsulates the prob- “We’re trying to also make the strategic review by a special com- the Cedars-Sinai Health System part of Cedars-Sinai Health System lems Councilmember Ryu sees argument that these TOC pro- mittee of the Huntington Hospital Board of Directors. would help them achieve that with the current TOC program.” jects are important, but it’s also Board of Directors, led by Chair The letter of intent provides for vision, as well as enable collabora- “We have seen some examples important to have community Jaynie Studenmund. an ongoing commitment to advanc- tions with other health system where more RSO units are input in them and not let the “I am delighted to announce this ing Huntington’s existing mission members to increase access to high- destroyed than replaced with developer in Las Vegas or some- first step toward creating an affilia- and unique culture as a community quality care throughout the region.” affordable [units],” Pampanin where else decide,” Schoorl said. tion between Cedars-Sinai Health institution governed by its local With the letter of intent complet- System and Huntington Hospital community board. In addition, phil- ed, Cedars-Sinai Health System and that will further strengthen the com- anthropy and volunteer support will Huntington Hospital now begin munities we serve,” Studenmund remain locally controlled and uti- work on a definitive agreement. Celebrities narrate inspiring Red said. “After reviewing a variety of lized for Huntington Hospital and Completing the affiliation is subject alternatives, it became clear to our its existing community. to customary closing conditions, board that connecting our trusted For now, it remains business as including securing necessary regu- Cross Stories in Hollywood brand of care to Cedars-Sinai usual at Huntington Hospital. There latory approvals. On March 5, more than 150 peo- in times of need by delivering Health System is the right choice to is currently no plan for a change in For information, visit cedars- ple including American Red Cross relief, comfort and hope,” said secure our future, enabling us to job positions based on the letter of sinai.org. Los Angeles Region volunteers, Jarrett Barrios, CEO for Red donors and community partners Cross Los Angeles. “At a came together at the Red Cross moment’s notice, any of our lives Answers From Page 21 Stories event at Paramount Pictures can be impacted by an emergency Studios in Hollywood for an and the Red Cross stands strong evening of storytelling narrated by and committed to being of service celebrities. to those down the street, across the Elisabeth Rohm (“Law & Order”), country and around the world. Xolo Maridueña (“Parenthood”), We’re honored to share stories of Elisa Perry (“Everybody Hates this work.” Chris”), Yasmine Al Massri Red Cross Stories took place dur- (“Quantico”), Pauley Perrette ing a month-long celebration of (“NCIS”) and Joe Zee (fashion styl- March as Red Cross Month with ist, journalist and producer) narrated the famous Paramount Pictures inspiring stories that demonstrate the Studios water tower lighting up red. Red Cross’ commitment to turn com- For information, visit photo by Mimi Teller/courtesy of the American Red Cross passion into action. redcross.org/la or cruzrojaameri- Pauley Perrette and Elisabeth Rohm participated in the Red Cross “The Red Cross is always there cana.org. Stories event at Pamarount Pictures. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 March 12, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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