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Volume 27 No. 32 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities August 10, 2017

Community Choice Beverly Hills makes a BOLD statement n EnergyCountywide program in couldWeHo? bring more alternative energy sources and lower rates     the biggest such program in the state, leading to greater purchas- West Hollywood is tentatively ing power, as advantages to join- on track to join Los Angeles ing the county. County Community Choice “There seems to be different Energy in an effort to give resi- views as to why we want to do it,” dents and businesses more clean said West Hollywood Mayor John energy options, lowering energy Heilman, mentioning cost-savings rates in the process. and environmental benefits as two A Community Choice Energy of the advantages discussed by the program – also known as council. Community Choice Aggregation – This type of program is allowed allows local governments to pur- under the 2002 passage of AB 117, chase renewable energy. Existing and it can be operated by a joint utilities, such as those provided by powers agreement, a single city or Southern California Edison, dis- a commercially managed service. tribute it. Eight Community Choice Energy courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills The City Council voted 4-1 to programs have been launched in Beverly Hills Councilmen Robert Wunderlich (from left) Julian Gold, Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilman Les begin the process of joining the California since 2010, according Friedman commence this month’s lineup of events for BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days). The citywide county’s program. to a city staff report. initiative championed by Bosse, is a collaborative partnership with the city, Rodeo Drive Committee, the Councilmembers cited the pro- Katy Young, Los Angeles Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Beverly Conference and Visitors Bureau. gram’s financial backing by the See BOLD page 9 county, and its potential to become See Energy page 26 Sidewalk, street improvements Rent ordinance still unstable    in Beverlywe have to place on protectingHills the ndesigned to keep students safe residents in our community,” said The project aims to The Beverly Hills City Council Bosse, who said Beverly Hills was postponed a decision to commit “way overdue for a change” when it encourage more funds for staffing its rent stabiliza- adopted the urgency ordinance in walking, biking near tion program after residents and January. tenants voiced their concerns dur- Tenants have complained of L.A. schools ing an Aug. 9 meeting. being priced out of their units, and  
    Mayor Lili Bosse and Vice receiving no-cause evictions – in Mayor Julian Gold said they were which tenants on month-to-month The city of Los Angeles is mak- also hesitant about committing to a leases receive 60-day notices to ing street improvements and certain number of staff members for leave their units. Due to the urgency installing traffic-calming mea- the program before the council ordinance passed in January, and sures around Hollywood High agrees to the parameters of what it amendments made to it in February, School and Selma Avenue will include. landlords are required to pay relo- Elementary School as part of the “We don’t know what we’re cation fees of up to $12,394 – Safe Routes to School project. staffing yet, necessarily,” Bosse depending on the size of the apart- The work was announced earli- said. ment, and potentially more if there er this summer and started recent- City officials have been seeking are senior citizen, disabled or minor ly along Highland and Selma feedback for months from tenants occupants – to no-cause evicted avenues. The project includes and landlords about how to craft tenants. high-visibility crosswalks, a traf- updated rent stabilization laws. An The staffing plan the council con- fic signal and better signal timing, urgency ordinance approved by the sidered included eight full-time speed humps and curb extensions photo by Edwin Folven council in January limited annual equivalent positions. It would cost to make it easier to cross streets. Street and sidewalk improvement work is ongoing near the intersection rent increases to 3 percent, com- approximately $1.49 million in its The project is being overseen by of Highland and Selma avenues, across from Hollywood High School. pared to the previous 10 percent. A first year and $1.65 million in its the Los Angeles Department of The project is part of the Safe Routes to School initiative. succession of landlords told council second year, according to Transportation and Councilman members they felt “cut off at the Management Partners, which com- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. knees,” or otherwise slighted by the piled the staffing recommendations. “The LADOT and the Vision cials said they hope to have the “The street improvement pro- newly limited rent increase limit. The city enlisted Management Zero Los Angeles plan are work- improvements in place as soon as ject by Selma Avenue Elementary Covering costs of renovations to Partners to assist with the imple- ing to ensure our most vulnerable possible. Crews were working on and Hollywood Senior High has their properties was one of the main mentation of the rent stabilization populations have the safest routes sidewalks and curbs in the area the potential of vastly improving reasons many of them cited as to provisions currently in effect as a to school,” said LADOT this week. The first day of classes pedestrian and cyclist safety in why they want a return to the 10 stopgap until tenants and landlords spokesman Bruce Gillman. is Aug. 15 at most LAUSD and around schools, and decreas- percent increase. find common ground on an endur- The completion date for the schools. The LAUSD issued a “It’s also important to remember project was not available, but offi- statement about the project. See Street page 26 why we’re here, and the importance See Rent page 25 2 August 10, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

(LACMA) is holding an adult class on screenings of “Flashdance” (1983) on A + D Museum drawing and painting on Tuesdays, Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Join the A + D Architecture and Aug. 15, 22 and 29, and Sept. 5 and “Breakin’” (1984) on Wednesday, Design Museum Los Angeles for a 12 at the museum’s L.A. Times Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The films are special presentation by Nigel Scott- Central Court. View paintings from part of the museum’s “Shake It Off” Williams on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. LACMA’s permanent collection to get series of dance-themed films running Scott-Williams is director of retail for ideas for creating artwork. through Aug. 31. All showtimes are V/S America. The presentation is on Participants will learn how painters 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 10899 the Neutra furniture collection. 900 E. use color, composition and brushwork Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ham- Fourth St., downtown. (213)364- to create paintings. Artist Rosanne mer.ucla. 9734, aplusd.org. Kleinerman will teach participants basic drawing and painting skills while experimenting with different materials and techniques. Classes run Saigon Electric BridesmaidsRockwell Table and Stage presents a Hip-hop fans will enjoy a screening of from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $200 for parody production of “Bridesmaids” “Saigon Electric LACMA members; $225 for non- running from Friday, Aug. 11 through (Sài Gòn Yo!)” on members. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Sunday, Sept. 17. The production is Wednesday, Aug. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. part of the “Unauthorized Musical 16 at 7 p.m. at the Parody Of” series and stars Natalie Fowler Museum Lander, Molly Stilliens, Ashley at UCLA. Ste- Argota, Nohely Quiroz, Aynsley Photography phane Gauger Bubbico and Desi Dennis-Dylan. directs the Viet- Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday Workshop namese hip-hop Commercial photographer George film about Mai, a ribbon dancer from through Saturday; noon, Sunday. Simian will lead “Fill the Frame: The Tickets start at $22. 1714 N. Vermont the countryside who arrives in Saigon First Step in Making Memorable and befriends Kim, a street dancer. Ave. (323)669-1550, rockwell- Photographs,” a workshop on la.com. The promise of a better life leads their Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 dance crew to a big competition, but a p.m. in the West Hollywood Library romance threatens to derail Kim’s Community Meeting Room. Simian plans. The screening is part of the Señor Plummer’s will demonstrate how to better visually “Freestyle: Global Hip-Hop Dance on organize photographs, particularly for Film” series. Admission is free. Lenart social media. Admission is free. 625 FinalWest Hollywood’s Fiesta WeHo Arts pro- Auditorium, Fowler Museum, 308 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310)652-5340, gram and Rogue Artists Ensemble Charles E. Young Drive, North. colapublib.org. will hold an open rehearsal of the (310)825-4361, fowler.ucla.edu. interactive theater production “Señor photo by Shari Barrett Plummer’s Final Fiesta” on Saturday, Aug. 12 and on Saturday, Aug. 19 CRE Outreach presents the Blind Dance Company in a world premiere Lesbian Speakers from 1 to 4 p.m. in Plummer Park’s of “Emotions” on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at The Lazarus CelloL’Ermitage Concert Foundation will present Fiesta Hall. The production celebrates Experience. Professional dancer and choreographer Hydeia SeriesWest Hollywood’s Lesbian Speakers cello teacher Ruslan Biryukov (pic- the life of Eugene Plummer, the “orig- Muhammad will lead featured dancers Natalie Gross, Kenny Lee, Series, Outfest and the Mazer Lesbian tured) and his inal resident” of West Hollywood, and Ronald Chism, Sylvia Taylor, Barbara Ford, Christina Johnson and Archives will present “My Journey student Nathan for whom Plummer Park is named. William Andrus in the production. The dancers, who are all blind, will per- Through Lesbian Representation in Le in the world The rehearsals will engage the audi- premiere perfor- form hip-hop, ballroom and contemporary dance styles. Each piece Film,” a conversation with actor, ence in an exploration of the past and director and writer Guinevere Turner, mance of their focuses on a different emotion while symbolizing the dancers’ ability to future of West Hollywood. Artwork on Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. new recording created during the events will be fea- overcome obstacles through movement and dance. Tickets start at $20. in the West Hollywood City Council “Cello Pinnacle” tured in preview workshop perfor- 224 E. Eleventh St., Loft 501, downtown. creoutreach.org. Chambers. The conversation will be on Wednesday, mances on Aug. 24, 25 and 26. followed by a screening of the short Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Admission is free but RSVPs are film “Post-Apocalyptic Potluck.” in the Grand Ballroom of the Luxe Hear Outdoor Film Series.” Some Observatory. Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans, of required. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Admission is free. 625 N. San Vicente Sunset Boulevard Hotel. All atten- museum galleries will be open from the NASA Ames Research Center (213)596-9468, or email Blvd. (323)848-6403, weho.org. dees will receive free downloads of [email protected]. 5:30 to 8 p.m.; film starts at sunset. Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory, the new recording. Suggested dona- Food is available for purchase. 4700 will discuss current research and tion is $50. 11461 Sunset Blvd. Western Heritage Way, in Griffith training NASA is conducting on (310)472-3330, lermitagefounda- Park. (323)667-2000, theautry.org. sleeping in space. General admission DanceThe Hammer Films Museum Series presents tion.org. OutdoorBring a picnic basket, Film blanket or lawn is $25. 2800 E. Observatory Road. chair to the Autry Museum of the (213)473-0879. foto.org. American West on Saturday, Aug. 12 Cosmic Musings for an outdoor screening of the “When Friends of the Observatory is holding Harry Met Sally” (1989). The screen- “Cosmic Musings” on Monday, Aug. LACMA Art Class ing is part of The Autry’s “Eat, See, 14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Griffith Los Angeles County Museum of Art Bogie s Liquor STORE CLOSING Founded 1946 Final SALE! 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 330 Clearance! P.O. 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Council begins vetting Olympic finances Purplen Line Extension updates   
  Decking, excavation, sidewalk closures and other components of the project continue Former Olympic swimmer Janet Evans sat in the Coliseum as a 12- Work continues on the Purple Additionally, the installation year-old watching the 1984 Games Line Extension along Wilshire of instruments and dewatering in Los Angeles, inspired to one day Boulevard. Near Wilshire and wells will be necessary on the represent her country. Over the last La Cienega boulevards in north and south side sidewalks two years, Evans, as a member of Beverly Hills, piling and sup- along Wilshire Boulevard the city’s Olympic exploratory port activities will continue between San Vicente and La committee, has helped bring the behind the closure on the north Cienega boulevards. Five-feet 2028 Olympic Games back to L.A. side of Wilshire Boulevard. of sidewalk access will be main- “In bringing Olympic and Work will occur from 7 a.m. to tained. Some closures may be Paralympic games back to the city 10 p.m., with quieter activities implemented on weekdays from of Los Angeles, we will inspire not such as support work and deliv- 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 8 p.m. only people our age, but a whole eries occurring from 10 p.m. to to 7 a.m., and on weekends from new generation of young people,” 7 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. she said to the city’s Ad Hoc Sidewalk closures on the There will also be installation Olympic committee last week. north side of Wilshire of instruments and dewatering The committee began working photo courtesy of the mayor’s office Boulevard and the east side of wells on North Hamilton Drive last Friday to finalize the details of Janet Evans, pictured during the announcement that L.A. had been La Cienega Boulevard will con- and North Gale Drive. Weekday transposing the city’s original bid tinue. Extended closures of and weekend work hours are 7 for the 2024 Games to 2028. Paris awarded the 2028 Olympics, addressed the Ad Hoc Olympic Committee sidewalks will be implemented a.m. to 10 p.m. won the 2024 Summer Games after during its meeting on Aug. 4. as needed. Work hours on week- Metro has launched a one- the International Olympic days are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. hour parking validation pro- Committee made the unprecedent- One of the key variables is the – with the whole world watching. I and 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. gram in lots at 8350 Wilshire ed decision to decide the sites of financial support Los Angeles will am proud to continue supporting Intermittent and extended clo- Blvd. and 8447 Wilshire Blvd. two future games during one bid receive from the state. The state the city of Los Angeles hosting the sures of North Gale Drive and The parking replaces metered period. Mayor Eric Garcetti last legislature passed a bill to provide 2028 Games, with legislation that North Hamilton Drive at spots removed along Wilshire week announced a deal with the up to $250 million to offset any cost will express that support and com- Wilshire Boulevard will contin- Boulevard between San Vicente IOC to have L.A. host the 2028 overruns, but the City Council will mitment from all Californians.” ue on the north side of Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards in Games. have to vote to formally accept the The state legislature is on sum- from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wilshire Beverly Hills. One-hour parking “We, as city leaders, can be 2028 Games before knowing how mer recess and doesn’t reconvene Boulevard will be reduced to validation will be provided inspired to make sure that there are much the state will offer, if any- until Aug. 21. one lane intermittently between Monday through Friday from 10 no cost overruns … that there is a thing. The IOC will make the equiva- San Vicente and La Cienega a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists must profit that will benefit Angelenos Assembly Speaker Anthony lent of $1.8 billion in contributions boulevards. mention “Metro” for validation. long after 2028,” said Councilman Rendon (D-Paramount) said in a to the city’s organizing committee Right turns from southbound Additionally, work on the Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, who letter to the City Council that he as incentive to wait another four San Vicente Boulevard to west- Purple Line Extension will con- serves on the seven-member Ad will work with the state Senate and years. Earlier this year, when IOC bound Wilshire Boulevard will tinue on other sections of the Hoc Olympic Committee. Assembly to offer state funding. leaders mentioned the possibility of be restricted starting in mid- project. “We want to make sure that our “Securing the 2028 Games awarding the 2024 and 2028 August and lasting for approxi- Instrumentation work will successors [on the City Council] reflects a significant achievement,” Games in September, Los Angeles mately three weeks. Concrete continue near Wilshire inherit the benefit of a really strong he said. “It will benefit the city and officials said they were only bid- barriers will be used. The clo- Boulevard and Hudson Avenue process leading to a very profitable the entire state as we showcase the sure is to support piling at and Wilshire Boulevard and ’28 Games,” O’Farrell continued. best of Los Angeles and California See Olympics page 25 Wilshire and San Vicente boule- Tremaine Avenue. Potholing vards. and jet grouting is ongoing near Over the first two weekends Wilshire Boulevard and &DPN of September, piling and associ- Highland Avenue. ated work will require full clo- Excavation continues near sures of Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea between La Cienega and San Avenue, and instrumentation, Bverly Hills Estate Ses Vicente boulevards. excavation and dirt removal is La Cienega will require lane occurring near Wilshire reductions but will be open in Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. Huge Continental Estate Sale! both directions. Updates with For information, visit additional details will be pro- metro.net. 
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Beverly Hills men sentenced nSuspect arrested after standoff in WeHo Man entered for gold investment scam apartment after n in and liquidate gold trading con- door was left open Defendant allegedly tracts that were previously
  gave victim fake gold acquired. Investors were promised sub- bars as collateral stantial returns and were shown A man who police described as a
  fabricated statements with fake transient was arrested on Aug. 6 fol- multi-million-dollar balances. lowing a 12-hour standoff in which he remained in an apartment in the Beverly Hills resident Mark The claims made by Weinberg and Talbert – such as their being 8200 block of De Longpre Avenue. Ross Weinberg was sentenced to A resident of the apartment called eight years in federal prison on represented by an international photo courtesy of the LASD law firm and major accounting authorities shortly after 9 p.m. on Deputies cordoned off a portion of De Longpre Avenue in West Aug. 4 for defrauding victims of Aug. 5 and told deputies that he approximately $3 million in a firm – were also false, accroding Hollywood on Aug. 5 during a standoff in which a man entered an apart- to the United States Attorney’s momentarily left his apartment with gold investment scheme. the door open. When he returned, ment that wasn’t his and refused to come out. United States District Judge Office for the Central District of California. the door was closed and locked Manuel Real also sentenced from the inside. attempts to make contact with the history but specifics were not avail- Weinberg, 63, to pay more than The victim who lost the most money, a lifelong friend of Personnel from the West individual inside the apartment, and able, Ramirez said. The incident $2.9 million in restitution to vic- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station arrived at approximately 7:15 a.m., fired illustrates the importance of closing tims. Talbert, invested $2.4 million. The victim alerted the FBI and and attempted to contact the person tear gas into the unit. Deputies and locking doors, even when leav- Weinberg pleaded guilty in inside. After getting no response, entered and found Benjamin Owen ing for a short period of time, he May to conspiracy and wire authorities seized some of the defendants’ assets. deputies notified the Los Angeles Hales, 36, who was taken into cus- added. fraud charges. A second man County Sheriff’s Department’s tody and booked for burglary and “It appears someone left the door charged in the scheme – Dale Weinberg and Talbert also solicited six additional victims in Special Enforcement Bureau felony vandalism. Hales was open and he just went inside,” Washam Talbert, 63, also of (SEB), which is equivalent to the unarmed and was wearing only Ramirez added. Beverly Hills – was sentenced in the Los Angeles area and con- vinced them to invest more than LAPD’s S.W.A.T. Team. underwear, said Lt. Edward Anyone with further information June to five years in federal Nearby residents were evacuated Ramirez, with the West Hollywood is encouraged to call investigators prison after pleading guilty to $645,000. During the period when the as the standoff ensued. Deputies Sheriff’s Station. with the West Hollywood Sheriff’s conspiracy. with the SEB made repeated Hales has an extensive criminal Station at (310)855-8850. Weinberg has a long history of gold investment scam occurred, being involved in fraud, accord- Weinberg was on supervised ing to authorities. As part of the release after serving a 33-month scheme, Weinberg gave investors federal prison sentence. fake gold bars as “collateral.” He was convicted in 2006 of Motorcycle officer injured in crash at Venice and La Brea Weinberg and Talbert, who ran defrauding investors by using A motorcycle officer from the The collision occurred at approx- when paramedics took him to a the scam from mid-2013 through counterfeit bank checks. Los Angeles Police Department’s imately 8:05 a.m., said LAPD hospital, Mota added. Authorities the end of 2015, claimed to be Weinberg’s criminal history also West Traffic Division is recovering spokeswoman Irma Mota. The confirmed on Wednesday that the traders of gold options in a includes convictions in after being injured in a collision unidentified male officer was officer is in stable condition. Japanese account. Victims were California and Nevada for with a vehicle on Tuesday morning pinned under the other vehicle and No other injuries were reported. told that their money would be defrauding investors in the at the intersection of La Brea had to be extricated by firefighters. The cause of the collision remains used on a short-term basis to lock 1990s. Avenue and Venice Boulevard. He was “conscious and breathing” under investigation. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 August 10, 2017 6 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Garcetti names deputy mayor for international affairs Mayor Eric Garcetti has ment and heightened cultural said. appointed Nina Hachigian as exchange,” Garcetti said. “Nina Hachigian was appointed U.S. deputy mayor for international will be an outstanding leader for Ambassador to ASEAN by former affairs. my Office of International Affairs. President Barack Obama and Hachigian, a Los Angeles resi- [She is] an Angeleno with the right served in from 2014 to 2017. dent who served as U.S. ambas- experience, and who understands During her tenure, the U.S. gov- sador to the Association of how deeper engagement with the ernment established a strategic Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) world can lift up all of our commu- partnership with ASEAN, held the in the Obama Administration, will nities.” first leaders’ summit, launched a lead the newly-created Mayor’s The office headed by Hachigian presidential initiative on economic Office of International Affairs. The will oversee and coordinate all of cooperation, established the U.S.- office will work to broaden the the city’s international affairs, ASEAN Women’s Leadership city’s global engagement on trade, including advising the mayor on Academy and grew the youth pro- investment, culture and tourism, as trade policy and opportunities, gram to over 100,000 members. well as preparations for the 2028 attracting global investment, assist- She had previously served as photo by Luke Harold Olympic and Paralympic Games. ing the Olympic Host Committee director of the RAND Center for “Los Angeles is a leader on the with preparations and managing Asia Pacific Policy for four years, world stage. We’re bringing the relationships with foreign leaders. been senior vice president of the Olympics back to America and She will officially start on Sept. 6. Center for American Progress, and Meetings will help determine Angelenos deserve the wealth of “I am deeply honored and grate- was on the staff of the National jobs and other new opportunities ful for the opportunity Mayor Security Council for the Clinton historic theater’s future that come with increased interna- Garcetti has given me to serve the Administration from 1998 to   
  erty owners in the coming weeks to tional trade, more foreign invest- people of our city,” Hachigian 1999. continue this discussion.” The office of Councilman Mitch In 1928, Warner Bros. opened the O’Farrell, 13th, will be meeting with theatre with a seating capacity of over owners of the property occupied by 2,700. According to the Los Angeles the historic Warner Pacific Theatre. Historic Theatre Foundation, the City Hall adds executive director for cannabis regulation The theater, on Hollywood movie studio was “riding high” as it Mayor Eric Garcetti has appoint- Attorney and Department of City new revenue for City services.” Boulevard between Cahuenga introduced sound to motion pictures. ed Cat Packer as Executive Director Planning. Her appointment is sub- Packer has spent much of her Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue, has It was designed by architect G. Albert of the newly-established Los ject to City Council career working on issues of been closed since 1994, when it suf- Lansbaugh. After renovations in the Angeles Department of Cannabis confirmation.“Taxing and regulat- cannabis reform. Prior to joining the fered structural damage during the early 1950s, its seating was reduced Regulation. ing legal cannabis in Los Angeles City, she worked as a policy coordi- Northridge Earthquake. It has hosted to 1,500 and it was converted to a Packer will be the first Executive will be a complex process — we nator for the Drug Policy Alliance, occasional film screenings since then, three-strip Cinerama. Director for the department, which need someone leading the effort where she advocated for responsi- and was briefly leased by a church. Pacific Theatres renamed the the- was created in June after Los who understands and can navigate ble cannabis policy across Rumors of the theater’s demolition ater the Hollywood Pacific after tak- Angeles voters approved the local those nuances,” said Mayor California. have persisted. ing over the property in 1968. It was regulation and taxation of cannabis Garcetti. “Cat’s experience makes “I look forward to serving the “Mitch wants to preserve this piece renovated in 1978, but it was dam- earlier this year. her an excellent fit for this new role. City of Los Angeles as we lead the of Hollywood history and bring it aged during the Red Line construc- In her new role, Packer will I am confident that her work will development and implementation back to life as an entertainment tion in the 1980s, followed by its clo- launch the department and lead help us implement new regulations of responsible, equitable cannabis venue,” said Tony Arranaga, sure in the next decade. It’s currently implementation of the new in a way that is fair and equitable for policies that will serve as a model O’Farrell’s communications director. owned by Robertson Properties cannabis regulations being devel- all of our communities, respects our for the rest of America,” Packer “Our office is meeting with the prop- Group. oped by the City Council, City neighborhoods and raises valuable said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 10, 2017

City prepares to cite drivers Job creation program for the formerly for parkway parking incarcerated shows positive results Los Angeles’ New Roads to guidance and interview prepara- Project imPACT, which offers Second Chances Transitional Work tion. During the training process, counseling and legal support to for- Program is on pace to meet its goal, participants start their job search merly incarcerated residents. already placing 264 formerly incar- and perform community beautifica- Last year, Garcetti formed the cerated residents on a path to full- tion work, for which they are paid Blue Ribbon Commission on time employment, Mayor Eric minimum wage. New Roads work Employment Equity – an alliance Garcetti announced. crews have collected 123,367 bags of private and public sector Garcetti’s Office of Reentry was of trash. employers committed to providing awarded a three-year, $8.9 million “Last fiscal year, Caltrans picked opportunities for people who were contract with the California up enough litter to fill more than formerly incarcerated. Department of Transportation 8,300 garbage trucks, and picking Additionally, the mayor regularly (Caltrans) to provide jobs for more up all that litter cost the taxpayers holds “Fair Chance Hiring Fairs” than 1,300 formerly incarcerated $76 million. That’s just what and launched a pilot program with men and women. Beneficiaries Caltrans spent,” said Caltrans 70millionjobs.com to facilitate receive training, jobs and other director Malcolm Dougherty. employment for Angelenos with resources putting them on path- “Caltrans is proud to partner with past criminal histories. ways to careers. Chrysalis was the city of Los Angeles to help Residents interested in joining selected to administer the program parolees who paid their dues be the New Roads to Second Chances in July 2016. productive and help us address this program are encouraged to attend “People shouldn’t be defined by litter problem.” orientation with Chrysalis’ every the past or their circumstances. We Garcetti has placed a special Monday through Thursday at 8 need to support them with a mind focus on creating new opportunities a.m. at 522 S. Main St., downtown; toward the future,” Garcetti said. for members of underserved popu- 1853 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica; photo courtesy of LADOT “I’m going to keep pushing to lations in Los Angeles, including and 13545 Van Nuys Blvd., The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has make sure that every Angeleno has those who have served time in jail Pacoima. For information, visit announced that on Monday, Aug. 14, parking enforcement officers the opportunity to get good-paying or prison and need help getting a changelives.org/roads. will begin issuing tickets for vehicles parking on parkways – the strip jobs and build lasting careers.” new start. In June 2017, Los of land between sidewalks and curbs. Program participants begin with Angeles was awarded a $6 million The Los Angeles City Council recently enacted an ordinance pro- a 90-day training session in which state Prop. 47 grant – the full hibiting parkway parking. they participate in employment amount requested by Garcetti’s WHAT IS A Parkways are a public right-of-way not intended for vehicular use. readiness workshops, life skills Office of Reentry – to launch The city reserves the space for landscaping and utilities. For informa- REVOCABLE tion, visit ladot.lacity.org. TRUST? This week’s column will begin a Services offered in WeHo sheriffs’ two-part series on the use of Revocable Trusts (Living Trusts). Supervisors plan to call for parking lot during construction A revocable trust (sometimes Deputies are providing services ed, said Lt. Edward Ramirez. The referred to as a “living trust”) is a to the public from a mobile com- work is expected to last through written agreement between the commission on public safety mand center in the parking lot of Friday, Aug. 11. Los Angeles County Supervisor calling on our colleagues to support the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Members of the public can person creating the trust and the Kathryn Barger, 5th District, has us on our collective goals of deliv- Station this week to accommodate report crimes, file reports, obtain person creating the trust and the announced that she will introduce a ering meaningful treatment pro- a construction project near the sta- parking passes and pay fees at the person named to manage the motion at the Aug. 15 board meet- grams as well as enhancing public tion’s front door. mobile command center. The West ing to establish a Blue-Ribbon safety, including for our brave men assets of the trust (typically your- Crews are replacing damaged Hollywood Sheriff’s Station is self during your lifetime). The Commission on Public Safety to and women in law enforcement,” tiles and trimming tree roots near located at 780 N. San Vicente explore innovative solutions to Barger said. “We have an opportu- the entrance. The mobile command Blvd. For information, call revocable trust will also name criminal justice challenges resulting nity to work collaboratively with all center will be stationed in the park- (323)855-8850, or visit wehosher- the person and/or financial insti- from statewide reforms. of our stakeholders to identify and ing lot so services are not interrupt- iff.com. tution who would handle your The motion, which will be co- implement lasting and meaningful authored by Supervisor Janice solutions to these important goals assets in the event of your dis- Hahn, 4th District, builds on a pre- which are not mutually exclusive.” ability and their distribution in vious motion unanimously Hahn echoed the sentiment. the event of your death. approved by the board on Feb. 21 “The tragic murder of Whittier requesting a report on the murder of police officer Keith Boyer has Former TV dance contestant A revocable trust may be amend- Whittier Police Department officer raised real questions about the ed or revoked by you at any time Keith Boyer by a “post released county’s policies and procedures convicted of domestic violence during your life, as long as you supervised person,” including a his- regarding probation and our ability A dancer who was a winner on fee shop until he was finally sub- are competent. The terms of torical analysis of the assailant’s to adapt to statewide reforms,” the television show “So You Think dued by other good Samaritans, your trust become irrevocable involvement with the state parole Hahn said. “Public safety is our first You Can Dance” pleaded no con- the prosecutor added. system and probation supervision. priority. This commission would test on Aug. 3 to a domestic vio- The case was investigated by (not subject to change) after your The board also sought recommen- give us an opportunity to have this lence charge. detectives with the Los Angeles death. Because a revocable trust dations for policies and procedures long-overdue conversation and The Los Angeles County Police Department’s North contains provisions which direct to help increase public safety. allow us to take a critical look at our District Attorney’s Office Hollywood Division. the distribution of your assets on “Supervisor Hahn and I will be public safety policies.” announced that Joshua Demon or after your death, the trust acts Allen, 28, of North Hollywood, pleaded no contest to one felony as a “will substitute”. count each of willfully injuring a In so acting as a “will substi- girlfriend after a prior conviction Former LAUSD food services and assault with a deadly weapon – tute”, the use of a revocable trust a glass vase. can, if implemented properly, Allen was immediately sen- eliminate the need for the pro- director faces 15 felony charges tenced to one year in county jail, bate of your assets held in the The former director of food ser- culinary club that he controlled as five years of probation and 52 name of your trust, thus avoiding vices for the Los Angeles Unified president, prosecutors said. He also weeks of domestic violence coun- School District (LAUSD) has been is alleged to have placed some of seling. additional legal and probate fees charged with 15 felony counts the funds into his personal bank A judge also ordered Allen and perhaps, unnecessary delays including misappropriation of pub- account. ordered to stay away from the vic- in the administration and distri- lic funds, embezzlement of public Additionally, the defendant is tims for 10 years. bution of your estate. funds and conflict of interest, the accused of forging an application On April 13, 2016, Allen Los Angeles County District to become a vendor to LAUSD and assaulted and strangled his ex-girl- Kramer Law Attorney’s Office has announced. misappropriating school district friend. Approximately two months David Glenn Binkle, 55, is funds. Binkle also allegedly failed later, while facing prosecution for Group charged with five counts of perjury to report his outside financial inter- the April 13 incident, the defen- Stephen W. Kramer and one count of forgery, and three ests, as is required of a public dant attacked the same victim and 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 counts each of misappropriation of employee. she ran to a nearby coffee shop to public funds by a public officer, The alleged offenses were dis- ask for help, the prosecutor said Los Angeles, CA 90036 embezzlement of public funds and covered after an LAUSD audit, Allen threw a glass vase at a (323)964-7100 conflict of interest. according to the criminal com- woman who attempted to help the a participating member of Between 2010 and 2014, Binkle plaint. If convicted, the defendant victim and attacked another man AARP Union is alleged to have funneled approx- faces a maximum sentence of 13 who also tried to intervene. The Courtesy Privilege imately $65,000 from LAUSD to a years, eight months in state prison. defendant also vandalized the cof- Extended Network 8 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

the city and others to evaluate the potentially turn into a vast array of full range of assets the city owns public amenities. Garcetti launches portal to maximize property value and get inventive about ways to “The L.A. Coalition applauds n tions, libraries and public parks. improve data related to city- use them for economic develop- the mayor’s leadership on this ini- The mayor’s “City-owned property is one of owned property. ment and job creation throughout tiative,’ said Russell Goldsmith, operations innovation our most valuable assets, and we “I’m delighted that we now Los Angeles.” chairman of the coalition, which must maximize its value to have a thorough, accurate and The portal will be used to max- was instrumental in the develop- team is leading the advance critical priorities like publicly available database listing imize the value of underutilized or ment of the portal. “This will opti- project, and has been building affordable housing and all city-owned properties,” said vacant properties. With depart- mize the real estate assets of the expanding homeless services,” Councilman Paul Krekorian, 2nd ments such as the Department of city to help foster jobs and the working with stakeholders Garcetti said. “This innovative District, chairman of the Ad Hoc Transportation, the Economic and economy and better address the Mayor Eric Garcetti has new portal will streamline our Committee on Job Creation, who Workforce Development housing and economic develop- launched a new online portal that property management, and help us worked closely with Garcetti to Department and Los Angeles ment needs of L.A.” will help the city maximize the put more of our land to work serv- bring this database to fruition. “It Public Library now utilizing the The portal is available at lac- value of its property, and more ing our communities’ needs.” is a fantastic tool that will enable system, the unused spaces could ity.org/property. efficiently provide options for The project is being led by affordable housing, homeless ser- Garcetti’s operations innovation vice facilities and other priorities, team and the Department of according to a news release from General Services, and is part of a the mayor’s office. larger movement to improve effi- CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD The comprehensive, searchable ciency and transparency in the property database will enable staff city’s real estate management PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE to manage city property more operations. Over the last 18 effectively and allow the public to months, the “O-team” has collab- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold track the development of commu- orated with public and private nity assets like police and fire sta- stakeholders to update and a Public Hearing to consider the following item: LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California Metro announces service to Rams REQUEST: Amendment to the West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance to require art to be installed on construction fencing for games this football season commercial development projects of more than 10,000 n square feet. More frequent trains and paid parking at stations are designed to help the gameday experience PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. Los Angeles Rams fans are protection. Each person, including encouraged to use Metro Rail or children age 6 or over, must have APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood the Metro Silver Line to ride to a valid TAP card and remember to the upcoming Rams game against tap before each boarding. When TIME/PLACE Monday, August 21, 2017 the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, leaving the Coliseum, signage OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, at the Los Angeles will be provided to direct those West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Memorial Coliseum, as well as who are going toward Santa Rams preseason and regular sea- Monica or downtown Los Council Chambers son football games for the 2017 Angeles. 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard season. The Metro Expo Line can be West Hollywood, CA 90069 Due to limited parking avail- easily accessed via the Metro Rail able for events at the Coliseum, system with connections at 7th ZONES: All Zones, Citywide the Metro Expo Line is a good Street/Metro Center in downtown connection to the venue via the Los Angeles to the Metro Expo Park/USC station or Red/Purple lines and at Pico ENVIRONMENTAL Expo/Vermont stations. Station to the Metro Blue line. STATUS: Exempt from the provisions of the California To make travel more convenient Fans using the Metro Gold Line Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section for fans, Metro will run trains can make an easy transfer at §15061 (Review for Exemption). every six minutes on the Expo Union Station to the Metro Line on game days instead of the Red/Purple lines for a connection usual 12 minutes. The additional to the Expo Line at 7th/Metro. service will be offered two hours Enhanced service will also be pro- The staff report will be available on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at City before and after the game. vided on the Metro Red/Purple Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente The public is reminded to pur- and Gold lines during Rams game Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org chase $3.50 in stored value for a days. round-trip fare at the beginning of To maintain parking spaces for IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only trips to avoid lines when the all Metro customers, paid parking games are over. is being implemented at stations those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in Season ticket holders should with increased demand. this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood consider loading additional stored Parking fees can be paid onsite City Council, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the value onto their TAP card for the or using the Metro Parking mobile Public Hearing. entire season and register their app. TAP card online at For more information, please To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive www.taptogo.net for free balance visit metro.net/parking. Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meet- Coliseum hosts the 2017 ing. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.

Police and Fire Games Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be pro- vided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO- METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner in the Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected]

Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk

photo courtesy of the mayor’s office Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной инфор- Mayor Eric Garcetti joined the opening ceremonies of the 2017 Police мации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. and Fire Games on Aug. 7. The event originated in 1967, when the first Police Games were held in San Diego to promote physical fitness among members of the law enforcement community. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 August 10, 2017

BOLDBeverly Hills Mayor is Lili underway Bosse Portraits of Hope, in a non-profit Beverlyblack lights over Hillsthe Lily Pond, cre- and artist Ed Massey unveiled a social engagement organization that ating a glow from afar as fluores- floating art exhibit last week at works with children and adults cop- cent, bold colors of 1,000 floating Beverly Gardens Park Lily Pond, ing with serious health and physical discs came alive. The exhibit the home of the iconic Beverly Hills conditions. remains open to the public through monument sign on Santa Monica “Neon Nights in 3D” was lit up the month of August. Boulevard. just after dusk for the first time to a Visitors can view the artwork The exhibit, entitled “Neon crowd of over 800 people at a dedi- glowing at night on Thursday, Nights in 3D” was created by cation ceremony. Massey, Bosse Friday and Saturday evenings. Massey and made possible by and volunteers switched on the Glow-in-the-dark-volunteers will be available to light up the pond for the public’s viewing pleasure. “The exhibition’s vibrancy in the daytime is going to wow visitors from all over the world who come by the Lily Pond during daylight hours. The 3-D effect on select photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills evenings is a sight no one is going Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz band leader “El Conguero” Poncho to forget,” Massey said. Sanchez performed during the kick-off for “BOLD” in Beverly Hills. “Neon Nights in 3D” is part of the BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) program inspired by Bosse, Upcoming events include an 20 at 9 a.m., Bosse will host a Bike who wants Beverly Hills to be evening Walk with the Mayor with the Mayor event. known as a city that is alive at night. tonight at 6 p.m. On Aug. 13 at 11 For information and a complete “People come from all over the a.m., there will be an Acro-Yoga schedule of events, visit lovebever- globe to visit Beverly Hills and we SOUL (Seek Original Unique lyhills.com/bhopenlate. want to make sure that our guests, as Learning) Session with Travis well as our regular visitors and com- Brewer and Leah Russell at munity members see Beverly Hills Beverly Canon Gardens. On Aug. -by Luke Harold as a live city at night,” she said. BOLD is a collaborative partner- ship with the city, Rodeo Drive Committee, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Beverly Conference and Visitors Bureau. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night in August, restau- rants will offer special deals and retail businesses will stay open until 8 p.m. The city will celebrate with live entertainment from popular photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills DJs, style sessions with fashion Guests at the “BOLD” launch event enjoyed the beautiful ambience in influencers, and luxury car test dri- Beverly Hills. ves along Rodeo Drive.

Actor Jeffrey Tambor honored Funding on Hollywood Walk of Fame benefits cultural programs The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has announced it is investing more than $3 million in 258 nonprofit arts organizations and festival pro- ducers. Over the next fiscal year through June 30, DCA will award 270 grants to arts service providers to create more than 1,150 public activities, from outdoor festivals and parades to art-and poetry work- shops. The programs will feature professional artists and is geared toward everyone from aspiring actors and artists to underserved youth and victims of domestic vio- lence. The grants will also fund hundreds of exhibitions and events at theaters, music venues, perfor- mance centers, galleries, museums, schools, hospitals, social service centers and senior centers. “With this critical funding, DCA supports our nonprofit partners throughout Los Angeles in provid- ing more access to quality arts and cultural activities to people across our great city for free or at a photo by Bob Freeman low cost,” said DCA general man- Actor Jeffrey Tambor received the 2,617th star on the Hollywood ager Danielle Brazell. Walk of Fame on Aug. 8 in the television category. Tambor currently Recipients include Los Angeles stars in the Amazon show “Transparent,” and earned two Emmy Awards County museums, the Alliance of and a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Maura Pfefferman, who Women Filmmakers Festival and formerly spent her life as Mort. Tambor’s film credits include “The the A+D Museum. For information Accountant,” “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” “Flypaper,” “Paul” and “Win, and a list of grantees, visit cul- Win.” Tambor’s star is located at 6320 Hollywood Blvd. turela.org. 10 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo launches new micro-park, ‘Kaleidoscope’ West Hollywood has installed “Kaleidoscope” – the third in a series of micro-parks – at the inter- section of Santa Monica Boulevard and La Peer Drive. “Kaleidoscope” features a series of colorful, rotating mirrored acrylic squares that reflect light, surrounding buildings and the movements of passers-by. It creates a visual experience on the side- walk. Much like the tubes with ever- changing visuals inside, “Kaleidoscope” offers opportuni- ties for engagement that transforms photo by Joe McHugh/ California Highway Patrol as people approach. The parts move Gov. Jerry Brown (left) formally welcomed Norway to the Under2 around and interact with the instal- Coalition by signing an agreement with Vidar Helgesen, Norway’s lation. minister of climate and the environment. From a distance, “Kaleidoscope” appears as a field of color and reflections that change throughout the day. As people approach, they can rotate the squares, take a break on one of the two swing chairs, or Brown welcomes Norway take a moment enjoy the surreal experience of being inside a kalei- doscope. to Under2 Coalition The micro-park was conceived Gov. Jerry Brown has wel- mentation of this important ini- by Daveed Kapoor, of Utopiad, in comed Norway to the Under2 tiative.” collaboration with Rob Berry, of Coalition – a global pact of With the addition of Norway’s Berry and Linné. As with all West photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood cities, states and countries com- endorsement, the Under2 Hollywood micro-parks, pictures “Kaleidoscope,” by Daveed Kapoor and Rob Berry, located on Santa mitted to limiting the increase in Coalition now includes 177 and selfies are encouraged. Photos Monica Boulevard, is the latest micro-park in West Hollywood. global average temperature to jurisdictions on six continents can be shared on social media with below 2 degrees Celsius, the that collectively represent more #micropark. Pedestrians are encouraged to take photographs of the artwork and level of potentially catastrophic than 1.2 billion people and $28.8 Kaleidoscope follows the instal- post them on social media. consequences. trillion gross domestic product – lations of “TinyParks” on West “In the face of irreversible cli- equivalent to over 16 percent of Hollywood’s eastside and the Program, which activates underuti- three of four installations expected mate change, the world’s cities, the global population and 39 per- “#WeLoveWeHo” selfie spot at lized spaces during the renovation to remain in place for 12 to 18 states and countries must decar- cent of the global economy. West Hollywood City Hall. The of West Hollywood Park. months. bonize and get on a sustainable Norway is the 16th country to temporary installations are part of “Kaleidoscope,” “TinyParks” and For information, visit path,” Brown said. “California is endorse the Under2 Coalition. the city’s Micro-Park Pilot “#WeLoveWeHo” are the first www.weho.org/micropark. proud to partner with Norway in Coalition members pledge to this fight.” limit greenhouse gas emissions The agreement was signed to two tons per capita, or 80 to 95 during a meeting between Brown percent below 1990 levels, by and Vidar Helgesen, Norway’s 2050. minister of climate and the envi- Last month, on the eve of the ronment. Numerous representa- G20 Summit in Germany, tives from California and Brown announced that Norway joined the meeting, California will convene the including Ambassador of world’s climate leaders in San Norway to the United States Francisco in September 2018 for Kåre R. Aas, Consul General the Global Climate Action Hilde Janne Skorpen and Summit. Representatives from California Environmental subnational governments, busi- Protection Agency Secretary nesses, investors and others will Matt Rodriquez. gather with the goal of support- “I am very grateful for ing the Paris Agreement. Governor Brown’s leadership on In June, Brown joined the climate change over the last governors of Washington and decades. Norway and California New York to form the U.S. are both dedicated to the low- Climate Alliance, which now emission future we need,” includes 14 U.S. states commit- Helgesen said. “The governor’s ted to achieving the U.S. goal of decision to host a major climate reducing emissions 26 to 28 per- summit in September 2018 will cent from 2005 levels and meet- show the world that the U.S. is ing or exceeding the targets of making progress regardless of the federal Clean Power Plan. federal policies. Norway is very Additionally, Brown recently pleased to join the coalition of signed landmark legislation that forward leaning states and coun- extends and improves the state's tries in the Under2 Coalition, and world-leading cap-and-trade pro- is prepared to contribute finan- gram. For information, visit cially and otherwise to the imple- under2MOU.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 August 10, 2017

Glen Campbell mourned Englander named to list of most influential people Harvey Englander, founding programs for companies and non- partner at Englander Knabe & profit organizations nationwide. Allen (EKA), has been named one Englander is also involved in on Walk of Fame of the 500 Most Influential People numerous community activities. He in the County by the Los Angeles serves on the Board of Directors of Business Journal. the American Diabetes Association “It is a great honor for me to be (ADA) Los Angeles Chapter and is named to this list for the second the co-founder of the ADA’s “Los year,” Englander said. “It is hum- Angeles Political Roast.” He also bling to be associated with the dis- serves on the Board of Directors of tinguished list of Los Angeles’ most the West Coast Sports Medicine influential leaders.” Foundation and the Los Angeles A longtime public affairs execu- City College Foundation. tive, Englander has created and “On behalf of EKA, I congratu- successfully executed numerous late Harvey for being recognized as public relations and public affairs one of Los Angeles’s most influen- campaigns covering a wide variety tial individuals,” said Matt Knabe, of industries, from automotive and EKA’s managing partner. “Under banking, finance and insurance his leadership, EKA became one of Harvey Englander clients to real estate developers and the largest public affairs and advo- food and drug companies. His cacy firms in Southern California. tions to the public affairs field expertise includes creating and run- We admire Harvey’s unwavering acknowledged for the second year ning political campaigns as well as commitment to the Southern in a row by the Los Angeles developing public affairs cam- California community and are Business Journal.” paigns and crisis communications proud to have Harvey’s contribu- For information, visit ekapr.com.

Ceremony pays tribute to victims of slavery incident The Thai Community liberating 72 Thai nationals who Palast, for whom a special fund has Development Center (CDC) in were locked inside, some for as been established by Thai CDC to Hollywood is holding a ceremony long as seven years. Each year, educate the public about sexual commemorating the 22nd anniver- Thai CDC commemorates the inci- assault and the shaming of sexual sary of the Thai garment workers dent to raise awareness about assault victims. slavery case today, Aug. 10 at 7 human trafficking. The performance will be choreo- p.m. at the Museum of Social Playwright Henry Ong, whose graphed by Donna Eshleman and Justice near Union Station, down- production “Fabric” chronicled the accompanied by original music by photo by Luke Harold town. garment workers’ story, will offer a cellist Longo Chu. Singer and guitarist Glen Campbell died at 81 on Aug. 8 following The Thai CDC, along with state more intimate view into the life of The Museum of Social Justice is a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. and federal agencies, raided a one of the victims. located at 146 Paseo De La Plaza. Flowers were placed on Campbell’s star on the Hollywood Walk makeshift manufacturing com- The theatrical performance will For information, visit of Fame, near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and pound in El Monte on Aug. 2, 1995, pay tribute to the late Boonsom thaicdc.org/elmonte22. Highland Avenue, to commemorate his life and career. Among his achievements were winning four Grammy Awards in 1967 in the country and pop categories. Three of his hit songs won Grammy Hall of Fame Awards, and Campbell won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. As an actor, he received a Golden Globe nomination for his sup- porting role in the movie “True Grit.” Campbell is survived by his wife, Kim, their three children, three children from previous marriages and ten grandchildren. Donations can be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the careliving.org donation page.

Panel to focus on renewal of urban environment

photo courtesy of LACMA The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents “Three Cities: Transformations in the Urban Environment” on Monday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the museum’s Bing Theater. LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg director Michael Govan will moderate a panel with architect Frank Gehry; William Weld, former governor of Massachusetts; and Thomas Krens, director emeritus of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The speakers will discuss their overlapping roles in the transformation of three cities – North Adams, Massachusetts; Bilbao, Spain; and Los Angeles – by creating cultural centers in former industrial sites, rejuvenating pol- luted rivers and rebuilding the urban landscape. Admission is free but tickets are required. LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)857-6010, or visit lacma.org. 12 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Mitchell named to NCSL LAHSA Kuehl supports Women executive committee Commission and Girls Initiative welcomes

newRabbi Noahchairman Farkas has been approved unanimously by the 10- member Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission to serve as chair for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, commissioner Wendy Greuel has been approved as vice chair. Farkas, who was appointed in 2015 by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, will serve his first meet- ing as chair on Aug. 25. He has pre- viously served as a member of the Programs and Policy Committee and an alternate member of the Programs and Evaluations photoc ourtesy of state Sen. Hoillywood Mitchell’s office Committee. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on Aug. 6 Farkas was ordained at the named state Sen. Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) to its national Jewish Theological Seminary in executive committee. 2008. He currently serves as a rabbi Mitchell, chair of the state Senate Budget and Fiscal Review at Valley Beth Shalom. Farkas also Committee, has been involved with NCSL for more than 25 years, founded Netiya, a faith-based net- first at the staff level in welfare reform workgroups and later as an work that advances urban agricul- elected lawmaker. The new appointment is for a one-year term. ture in synagogues, schools and “NCSL has continued to be a champion of state legislators and staff nonprofit organizations in Los for more than 40 years due to its bipartisan commitment and expert Angeles. Netiya converts unused governance,” Mitchell said. “I share NCSL’s vision statement and also land into plots where food can be photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s office bring my deep commitment to public service and belief that good gov- grown. Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, recent- ernance is a core expression of our collective values.” In 2014, Farkas emerged as a ly welcomed representatives of the Women and Girls Initiative California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De León (D-Los leader in the faith community in (WGI) for a celebration of their work. Kuehl (second from right) was Angeles) praised Mitchell’s leadership in a letter of support for her addressing the growing homeless- joined by WGI executive director Regina Waugh, WGI board chair nomination to the executive committee. ness crisis. He helped form the Araceli Campos, and Los Angeles County CEO Sachi Hamai. “[Sen. Hollywood J. Mitchell] is a thoughtful, deliberative and largest housing coalition in the The initiative is working on ways to better address the dispropor- influential policymaker, and demonstrates a wide breadth of expertise county’s history. For information, tionate disadvantages and burdens experienced by women and girls on every standing committee that she serves on,” De León said. “Also visit lahsa.org. countywide. For information, visit lacounty.gov/wgi. noteworthy is Senator Mitchell’s relentless commitment to equity and justice for vulnerable populations. [She is] a tremendous asset to NCSL’s executive committee and all of NCSL’s efforts to expand its outreach in California and throughout the nation.” Mitchell’s appointment took effect immediately and comes approx- imately six weeks after her state Senate committee reviewed the multi-billion-dollar state budget. Overseeing disbursement of NCSL funds is one of the primary responsibilities of the executive commit- tee. NCSL was established in 1975 as a bipartisan resource to serve state the legislators and their staff. For information, visit ncsl.org and senate.ca.gov/mitchell.

Board supports bill on better education for foster youth The Los Angeles County Board mates,” Solis said. “Youth in foster of Supervisors on Aug. 8 unani- care face tremendous challenges in mously approved a motion to sup- their young lives, including sud- port Senate Bill 12, which seeks to denly changing schools and unex- increase access to postsecondary pected absences, and they need education for foster youth. additional resources to meet their The motion was authored by full potential. I am pleased to co- Supervisors Kathryn Barger, 5th author this motion so that this vul- District, and Hilda Solis, 1st nerable population can access col- District. lege with greater financial and on- “Access to financial aid and an campus support. It is my hope that awareness of how to navigate what if we can alleviate these issues, we is considered a complex and com- will see more youth in foster care plicated financial aid system pre- graduate from high school and vent many foster youth from even succeed in college.” considering postsecondary educa- SB 12 was authored by state tion as an option after high Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose), and school,” Barger said. “SB 12 includes a requirement for each streamlines the process and county child welfare agency to addresses some of the challenges identify a representative to assist that prevent foster youth from foster youth with applications for achieving their academic goals by postsecondary education and providing much-needed support financial aid. It also would stream- and guidance.” line the financial aid verification Many foster youth are entitled to process for foster youth who apply financial aid but are unaware of its on federal student aid forms. It availability and do not have sup- would also expand an existing port or assistance in filling out free campus-based support program application for federal student aid from community college districts, forms. better enabling foster youth to “Because of factors outside their receive the support they need to control, youth in foster care often succeed. have lower levels of educational For information, visit sd15.sen- attainment compared to their class- ate.ca.gov/legislation. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 August 10, 2017

Temple welcomes delegation CedarsCedars-Sinai Medical ranked Center has as a ‘Best Hospital’ for 2017-18 been named to the honor roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best from Hungary Hospitals 2017-18.” It is one of 20 hospitals to receive the designation. The medical center also had 12 medical specialties nationally ranked in the magazine’s newest report, which was released on Aug. 8. The medical center was ranked 11th out of more than 4,500 hospi- tals in the nation, placing it among a select group of honor roll hospi- tals. The rankings are based on mea- sures such as patient outcomes, patient safety, technology and repu- tation based on physician surveys.

Each year, U.S. News & World photo by Edwin Folven Report makes changes in its rank- ings methodology. Among the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center received high marks in the new analysis by changes this year is a risk adjust- U.S. News & World Report. ment based on socioeconomic sta- photo courtesy of Andrew Friedman tus. (15th); neurology and neurosurgery sion that all of our patients receive Attorney Andrew Friedman (third from left), president of The 12 Cedars-Sinai Medical (14th); orthopedics (10th); pul- are the result of the commitment Congregation Bais Naftoli, recently hosted Mayor Peter Hanusi, of Center specialties ranked nationally monology (20th); and urology every one of our physicians, nurses Mateszalka, Hungary, who visited the West Coast with a five-mem- were cancer (47th); cardiology and (12th). The specialty rankings place and other healthcare professionals ber delegation led by Ambassador Balazs Bokor, former West Coast heart surgery (4th); diabetes and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center brings to work each day,” said Hungarian Consul General. endocrinology (18th); ear, nose and among the top 50 hospitals in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center presi- Friedman said the late actor Tony Curtis’ parents are from throat (26th); gastroenterology and nation in the specific areas of dent and CEO Thomas M. Priselac. Mateszalka, as well as Paramount Pictures’ founding father, Adolph GI surgery (4th); geriatrics (21st); expertise. For information, visit cedars- Zukor, who spent his formative years there. The delegation discussed gynecology (28th); nephrology “The quality of care and compas- sinai.edu. plans for a memorial museum and coffee house to be dedicated in memory of Curtis, and a film history museum in memory of Zukor in Hungary. The museums will focus on the life and success of the two Hollywood icons. Hanusi also said Mateszalka had a vital Jewish community prior to the Holocaust and is proud of its Jewish tradi- tions. A synagogue on the city’s main street is currently serving as a SAG-AFTRA members approve new contract community center and Hanusi hopes to have the temple refurbished Members of SAG-AFTRA voted streaming media residuals,” SAG- background actors during the 11th and renovated with government and private funds. overwhelmingly to approve the 2017 AFTRA president and negotiating and 12th hours of work; additional TV/Theatrical contracts in national committee chair Gabrielle Carteris increases for background perform- voting completed on Aug. 7. said. “These gains speak not just to ers and a new standard voucher to New, three-year contracts cover- today, but to our future by establish- protect against identity theft; ing theatrical, primetime and basic ing important new guidelines on improved provisions for travel for cable television production were travel and options as well as provid- TV performers; guaranteed airfare Workforce grant funds more approved under the 2017 SAG- ing meaningful gains for the back- for performers traveling for work AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement ground community.” taking place in Los Angeles; a and the 2017 SAG-AFTRA The gains include a guaranteed reduction of the number of idle job training for veterans Television Agreement. The vote raise of 2.5 to 3 percent for each days that may be negotiated from Assemblyman Miguel Santiago has expanded to provide economic was 75.79 percent in favor to 24.21 year of the contracts and increased three to two and an increase of pay (D-Los Angeles) recently present- and workforce development. percent in opposition. pension and retirement contribu- for those idle days from $75 to ed a $500,000 veterans workforce MCS is currently funded by 25 At $256 million, the agreement is tions, as well as residuals improve- $100; and a safe travel commitment grant to Managed Career Solutions federal, state, county and city valued at nearly 30 percent more ments of more than 300 percent for from management to provide either (MCS) for programs increasing grants enabling the training and than the 2014 $200 million content streaming on new media. transportation or lodging for per- employment opportunities for vet- job placement of veterans. TV/Theatrical agreement. The Residuals are due sooner, down to formers who do not believe they erans throughout Los Angeles The funding will be used for the union secured significant improve- 90 days from one year. The contract can drive themselves safely due to County. The grant came from the Workforce Innovation and ments in the residuals rate paid to also calls for a new foreign residual exhaustion or inclement weather. California Employment Opportunity Act Veterans’ performers for work displayed on when work is shown on affiliated The agreement is retroactive to Development Department (EDD). Employment-Related Assistance streaming platforms like Netflix platforms abroad. July 1 and expires on June 30, “I am proud to present this sub- Program, which will serve 215 and Amazon. Additionally, the contract 2020. For information, visit stantial award to one of our local participants and help 180 veterans “With these new provisions, includes double overtime pay for sagaftra.org. organizations,” Santiago said. complete training that leads to an members will be compensated for “MCS has done an incredible job industry-recognized certificate or global use of their work on stream- assisting veterans with much- license to work in the healthcare, ing new media platforms in addi- needed employment resources and information technology, protective tion to seeing significant gains in Letters to the Editor services so they are equipped with services and construction fields. the 21st century job skills and “While protecting our freedoms population. How many more training they need to succeed. I during their service, veterans also City leaders must cars will we have to accommo- know this funding will ensure that were learning highly-valuable job consider impact date in 2028, how will that be the organization continues to serve skills,” said EDD director Patrick managed and what about our our local veterans moving for- W. Henning. “With this EDD LGBT Center Olympics will have infrastructure? With so many ward.” grant, Managed Career Solutions on infrastructure more people visiting for the MCS, established in 1987, orig- will be able to assist many unem- hosts movie Olympics, how will this impact inally provided vocational rehabil- ployed or underemployed veterans Re “L.A. to host 2028 the condition of our roads? itation services to adults ages 18- in the Los Angeles area as they Olympic Games,” Aug. 3 issue More potholes? 65 throughout Los Angeles. In the transition those skills into civilian under the stars Repairs are very costly. Do 29 years since incorporation, MCS jobs in high-growth industries.” Join the Los Angeles LGBT It seems the only concern we we just live with broken roads Center for an outdoor screening of hear about regarding our city and suffer? What about our elec- “Clue” on Friday, Aug. 11 at being the host for the Olympic tricity and water resources? Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Games in 2028 has to do with Shouldn’t these and other The Los Angeles Women’s the costs. Will it be profitable questions be carefully and hon- Celebration planned for Runyon Network & Young Professionals again, as was the case in 1984? estly studied before undertaking Council will host the summer That may have been the only the hosting of that event? I won- movie night benefiting the center’s time in modern history that the der if that’s the reason so many Canyon Park acquisition programs and services. Arrive early host city made a profit. other major cities have shied Los Angeles City Councilman Until recently, a much-visited for picnic and enjoy music by a DJ, According to the International away from hosting the future David Ryu, 4th District, Los portion of the park was actually pri- giveaways and more. VIP ticket Centre for Olympic Studies, no Olympics. Angeles County Supervisor Sheila vate and threatened by develop- holders receive early entrance, one city has profited in the long run Did you know that the Kuehl, 3rd District, The Trust for ment. In March, The Trust for complimentary drive-on parking from hosting in a purely bottom- International Olympic Public Land, Friends of Runyon Public Land and its partners secured pass, premiere seating for two and line sense. Also important is Committee had chosen Boston Canyon and the Los Angeles the 14.9-acre property located at a picnic package. The doors open how holding the Olympics will as the best city to host the 2024 Department of Recreation and Parks 2450 Solar Drive. The acquisition at 7; movie begins at 8:30 p.m. impact our city and its residents Olympics? After much consid- are inviting members of the public protects the land forever and ensures General admission is $25; $150 for – before, during and after. eration, Boston decided against to celebrate the expansion of permanent access to trails, recre- VIP tickets. Now, in 2017, we already it. Are they smarter than us? Runyon Canyon Park on Thursday, ation and open space. Hollywood Forever Cemetery is have traffic congestion and Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Yoga RSVP requested by calling located at 6000 Santa Monica inadequate parking. Meanwhile, George Epstein Lawn in Runyon Canyon Park, (323)223-0441, ext. 10, or emailing Blvd. For information, visit lalgbt- the city continues to grow in Detroit Street 2000 N. 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RESTAURANT NEWS Cash and Gram Parsons will be the restaurant. 8474 Melrose Ave., located just south of the Santa heard throughout the restaurant. Sit (323)655-6277. Monica (10) Freeway and east of By Jill Weinlein at a butcher-papered table with the San Diego (405) Freeway, “wet-naps” for your hands, and roll between the intersection of Culver up your sleeves for one of head bar- Culver City Summer and Washington Boulevard and (310)888-8782; 18412 Pacific Coast man Christiaan Röllich’s Cowboy Duquesne Avenue. downtowncul- National Filet Hwy, Malibu, (310)454-4357. Cocktails, Longhorn Lemonades or Wednesday vercity.com. a “Beer in a Can.” Feast on slow- njoy Culver City’s Centennial Mignon Day cooked St. Louis-style pork ribs, Summer Celebration on elebrate National Filet Mignon Lucques family- braised beef back ribs, spiced lamb EWednesday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 9 Summer DJ series Day on Sunday, Aug. 13 at spare ribs, “Too-Hot-To-Handle” p.m. Culinary stars will participate CMastro’s. Start with a classic martini style barbecue chicken wings and sides. Sides in the ticketed, outdoor tasting at CUT Lounge with a dry ice cloud and choose ear a cowboy hat, denim, such as coleslaw and baked beans, event, serving everything from UT Lounge by Wolfgang Puck, from an 8-ounce petite filet, 12- boots and a bandana to long-cooked collard greens, but- pizza to poke, and sliders to souvla- a Beverly Hills hot-spot for ounce filet mignon, 12-ounce bone- WSuzanne Goin and Caroline Styne’s tered corn-on-the-cob, tomato and ki. Participanting restaurants Cdining, drinking and people watch- in filet, 18-ounce bone-in filet, 16- 17th annual “All-American watermelon salad, and grilled corn- include Akasha, AR Cucina, City ing, is hosting a Friday night ounce New York strip, 18-ounce Summer Rib Fest” on Sunday, Aug. bread are offered. Finish with a Tavern, Kay ‘n Dave’s, LaRocco’s Summer DJ series from 9 p.m. to 1 bone-in Kansas City strip or 22- 13 from noon to 9 p.m. at Lucques. warm peach cobbler with strawber- Pizzeria, Menchies, Novecento a.m. through the end of summer. ounce bone-in ribeye. Signature The dining room and patio will be ries and buttermilk ice cream. The Pasta & Grill, Spinfish Poke Enjoy delicious bites from the sides include lobster mashed pota- bursting with bouquets of sunflow- dinner is $55 per person, exclusive House, The Culver Hotel and Ugo. Rough CUT menu in the lounge. toes. Finish with Mastro’s famed ers and the classic sounds of Hank of beverages, tax and gratuity. Advance admission is $20; $25 at Highlights include Alaskan king butter cake. 246 N. Canon Drive, Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Purchase advance tickets by calling the door. Downtown Culver City is See Restaurant News page 15

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At the Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St. • 323.939.7792 www.mrmarcel.com Locations in Santa Monica & at LAX Airport Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 August 10, 2017 The Smile’s di Alba: where focaccia is the star It’s quiet and peaceful walking first trip to Los Angeles in 2007, around the Arts District early on a she visited a farmer’s market where Saturday morning. The only stores the colors, scents and variety of open are a few coffeehouses. By seasonal produce inspired her to 10:30 a.m. the sidewalks become begin cooking. First she cooked for alive with people strolling around friends, and then started catering, and taking photos of the creative before working at the Curious street art. Models pose near edgy Palette, Osteria Mozza and The graffiti in designer clothing, and the By Jill Weinlein Standard in LA. Arts District Farmers Market starts Her focaccia at The Smile’s di setting up to open at 11 a.m. Alba (which means sunrise in Amid the buzz, the floor-to-ceil- Italian) is sprinkled with rosemary, ing windows at The Smile’s di Alba sage and smoked salt. Chef Nina welcome guests into the cool Itlaian Mediterranean-inspired quick, uses the focaccia to make open- photo courtesy of The Smile’s di Alba bakery space. Partners Matt take-away cafe next to the Shinola faced sandwiches. The avocado toast on di Abla’s signature focaccia bursts with color and Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte and boutique. They hired executive On the Saturday we visited, we flavor. Melia Marden, known for their The chef Nina Clemente to make her sat outside and started with a cinna- Smile restaurants in Manhattan, rustic focaccia and creative fare. mon roll, fresh out of the oven. came to Los Angeles and opened a Chef Nina was born in Italy, and Pastry chef Zena Scarf makes the lemon. Another savory open faced spoonful of honey and crunchy gra- West Coast outpost of the raised in New York City. On her rolls with brioche dough and a gen- focaccia is layered with smoked nola. erous sprinkling of cinnamon, salmon, hard boiled egg slices, a The table next to us was enjoying before topping them with a vanilla sprinkling of red onion, fresno chili, the focaccia french toast soaked in bean mascarpone frosting that capers, dill and lemon gremolata. custard and topped with market melts over the warm rolls. For a sweeter open faced sand- fruit compote and maple syrup. I ordered the avocado toast on the wich, they spread a housemade Walking back inside, the glass signature focaccia bread with ricotta on the focaccia and add display case was filled with savory fanned out slices of avocado and sliced market strawberries and and sweet take-away items that colorful cherry tomatoes, a confetti blueberries before drizzling with a include gluten-free brownies and of chopped basil and red fresno little honey. granola bars. We bought some chili slices. I enjoyed the focaccia I wasn’t a fan of the ouvo en pur- brownies went to artisan ice cream and ordered the gluten-free version gatorio, a shakshuka-esque dish shop Salt & Straw next door for a to compare the taste, and while both served in a small black cast iron pint of Meyer lemon buttermilk and were pleasing, the avocado toast skillet. The baked eggs surrounded blueberry ice cream to make had a little too much black sumac by spicy tomato sauce and topped brownie sundaes later in the day. salt on top for my taste. with a chopped parsley and basil $ Open Monday-Friday from 8 Other focaccia brunch dishes were undercooked and too runny a.m. to 4 p.m., with breakfast include the savory classic b.e.c. for my liking. served until 11:30 a.m. On photo courtesy of The Smile’s di Alba sandwich – bacon, egg and cheese Needing to sweeten things up, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. made with hickory smoked bacon, we ordered a bowl of healthy chia to 6 p.m. Brunch is served on week- The focaccia French toast is delciously soaked in custard and topped soft scrambled eggs, fontina and seeds with fresh berries, sliced ends until 2 p.m. 827 E. Third St. with fruit compote and maple syrup. peppery arugula with a squeeze of bananas, a splash of coconut milk, (213)620-6244.

patio awning and retiled floors. Bartender Cameron Dodge-White FromRestaurant page 14 News developed a new beverage program crab and the signature steak tartare. with five classic cocktails and five Creative cocktails such as a barrel- specialty drinks that will rotate sea- aged Negroni or a Santa Barbara sonally. A new extensive amaro pro- Uni are available. 9500 Wilshire gram with 10 varieties ranging from Blvd., (310)276-8500. light-bodied, sweet amaros to more bitter, heavy and herbal varieties are served in vintage glassware from the 1940s-1960s. The drinks comple- New Soul Hollywood ment pastry chef Ann Kirk’s restaurant and bar desserts. Little Dom’s also features a oul Hollywood, a new southern- California-focused beer list with style soul food restaurant, has Barley Forge’s The Patsy Coconut Sopened on a prime corner just steps Rye Stout and Fort Point’s Westfalia from Johnny Depp’s star on the Red Ale. Other beverages include Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Little Dom’s version of a TCL Chinese Theatre. The sleek Boulevardier, a bittersweet drink venue is a concept by chef Yealang with whisky, sweet vermouth and Smith. Artist, former restaurant Campari, and a Gibson made with owner and celebrity executive chef Plymouth gin, Vermina vermouth Giulian Jones runs the kitchen. and Little Dom’s house-pickled Signature small bites include onion. The Moscow Mule is made smoked trout on toast, and sweet less sweet with house-made ginger buttermilk cornbread with charred syrup from fresh ginger root instead corn. The Garden section features of ginger beer, and the restaurant’s jerk chicken Cobb salad. The famous Penicillin is made with fresh restaurant also serves inventive flat- ginger, clover honey, fresh squeezed breads. Entrées include house- lemon juice and scotch. 2128 ground short rib brisket burgers, Hillhurst Ave., (323)661–0055. vegetarian beet burgers, deep dish pot pies, fried catfish, and choice ribeye steak and poached lobster STK LA toasts to tail. Featured sides are deep dish mac and cheese, burnt sweet pota- two years toes, slow braised greens and black- eyed pea succotash. Finish with elebrate STK LA at the W Los beignets, bread pudding and a flight Angeles’ second anniversary of cookies and milk. Dinner service Cwith a bottomless sangria brunch begins at 4 p.m.; the bar remains and happy hour at the Hideout by open until 2 a.m. 7046 Hollywood STK LA. The new poolside destina- Blvd., (323)962-7685. tion for dining and cocktails fea- tures elevated summer brunch fare such as STK and eggs, duck confit chilaquiles, short rib hash and Little Dom’s new smoked salmon flatbread. Happy hour meal specials include short rib cocktailocated in theprogram heart of Los Feliz, grilled cheese with a tomato bisque Little Dom’s has updated its shooter, and “Lil Macs.” Happy Llook with new tabletops, an outdoor hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m., daily. See Restaurant News page 17 16 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Aug. 2 An unknown suspect committed a At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7100 block of committed a grand theft in the 400 An unknown suspect burglarized a Hawthorn at noon. block of S. Detroit. OLICE LOTTER vehicle parked in the 800 block of P B Palm at 5:45 p.m. At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 100 vehicle parked in the 6100 block of At 6:02 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Crescent Heights. W. Sunset at 11:30 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the committed a petty theft in the 8400 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between block of Melrose. An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 3 July 22 and Aug. 6. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- burglary in the 6100 block of W. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect burglarized a Sixth at 4 p.m. At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles vehicle parked in the 800 block of committed a burglary near the cor- County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Westbourne at 8 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., a suspect assaulted ner of Hollywood and Vine. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. a victim during a domestic vio- At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect lence incident in the 1300 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a N. McCadden. block of N. Rexford Drive at 3 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the victim near the corner of Wilshire Beverly Hills Police the loss was estimated at 800 block of Palm. and Cloverdale at 10:20 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a $100,300. Department An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 600 block of At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 8600 block of Crescent Heights at 8:50 p.m. committed a burglary in the 1600 July 22 At 3:55 p.m., a grand theft was reported in the 900 block of Alpine Melrose at 8:45 p.m. block of N. Highland. At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Three unknown suspects, one Drive. The loss was estimated at committed a burglary in the 6200 An unknown suspect committed a male and the others female, com- $1,867. Aug. 3 block of W. Sixth. petty theft in the 6200 block of mitted a grand theft in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a At 2:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 5:30 p.m. block of N. Rodeo Drive at 3:21 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- p.m. The male suspect was burglary near the corner of North assaulted a victim in the 1000 cle parked near the corner of At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall Rodeo Drive and Park Way at 6:30 block of Crescent Heights. Melrose and Genesee at 11 p.m. committed a burglary in the 600 and 165 pounds. One of the p.m. The loss was estimated at block of S. Arden. female suspects was 5 feet 2 inch- $1,070. An unknown suspect committed a es tall and 130 pounds, while the burglary in the 800 block of Palm Aug. 1 An unknown suspect burglarized a other was 5 feet 7 inches tall and at 4:30 a.m. July 28 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 100 block of 140 pounds. The loss was esti- committed a burglary in the 600 S. La Brea at 9 p.m. mated at $1,600. An identity theft was reported in At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Fuller. the 300 block of S. Elm Drive at 9 committed a grand theft in the At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a a.m. 1000 block of Hammond. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the grand theft in the 400 block of S. vehicle parked near the corner of 800 block of N. Highland. Roxbury Drive at 7:30 p.m. The At 9:15 a.m., an unknown male An unknown suspect assaulted a Hawthorn and Sycamore at 12:15 loss was estimated at $2,510. suspect committed a burglary in victim in the 7300 block of Santa p.m. the 400 block of S. Crescent Drive. Monica at 10 a.m. Aug. 4 The suspect was approximately July 24 At 3:10 p.m., an unknown suspect 38 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 1200 committed a burglary in the 8400 committed a burglary in the 100 At 2:30 p.m., a burglary was and 180 pounds. block of N. Fairfax. block of W. Third. block of S. Lucerne. reported in the 9500 block of An unknown suspect committed a Brighton Way. The loss was esti- An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 200 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- mated at $17,280. Aug 4 petty theft in the 6100 block of Moreno Drive at 2:40 p.m. The cle parked in the 1100 block of N. Wilshire at 1 p.m. El Centro at 1 p.m. An identity theft was reported in loss was estimated at $1,200. At 2:18 a.m., a burglary was reported in the 7300 block of the 300 block of N. Crescent Drive At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:55 p.m., an unknown male Santa Monica. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect at 11:59 p.m. committed a burglary in the 600 suspect assaulted a victim in the committed a petty theft in the 1000 block of S. Curson. 9600 block of Wilshire. The sus- An unknown suspect committed a block of Oxford. July 25 pect was approximately 5 feet 10 burglary in the 8100 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a inches tall and 180 pounds. Melrose at 4 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 3:11 a.m., an unknown male vehicle parked in the 300 block of petty theft in the 1500 block of suspect committed a burglary in At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect N. Hayworth at 9:30 p.m. Schrader at 6 p.m. the 100 bock of N. Stanley Drive. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 block of committed a burglary in the 1200 The suspect was approximately 5 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Reeves Drive at 7 p.m. The loss block of Gardner. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. stole a vehicle parked in the 100 was estimated at $470. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of S. McCadden Place. 1100 block of Ridgeley. An identity theft was reported in cle parked in the 700 block of N. the 700 block of N. Sierra Drive at July 29 Kings at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 7 a.m. vehicle parked in the 5400 block of cle parked in the 1000 block of S. At 8 p.m., two unknown male sus- W. Olympic at 10 p.m. Dunsmuir at 10:30 p.m. At 9:07 a.m., an unknown male pects committed a burglary in the Aug. 5 9400 block of Olympic. One sus- suspect committed a burglary in At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect pect was approximately 6 feet 1 At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect the 9800 block of Charleville. No pect assaulted a victim near the stole a vehicle parked near the inches tall and 180 pounds, while assaulted a victim in the 8800 further information was provided. corner of Hollywood and Argyle. corner of Hollywood and Formosa. the other was 5 feet 2 inches tall block of Santa Monica. and 220 pounds. The loss was An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a mitted a burglary in the 400 block estimated at $268. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of burglary in the 600 block of N. vehicle parked near the corner of of Beverwil Drive at 10:30 a.m. Las Palmas and Selma at 11:30 Schrader and Selma at 11:45 p.m. The loss was estimated at $46. July 30 Vista at 3 a.m. p.m. At 1 p.m., an unknown male sus- At 5:10 p.m., two unknown male At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- At 11:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 5 pect committed a burglary in the suspects committed a burglary in pect committed a theft in the 7100 robbed a victim near the corner of At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect 400 block of S. Crescent Drive. the 9700 block of Wilshire. One block of Santa Monica. Santa Monica and Las Palmas. The suspect was approximately suspect was approximately 35 committed a petty theft near the An unknown suspect burglarized a corner of Selma and Highland. 38 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall years old, 6 feet tall and 187 Aug. 2 and 180 pounds. pounds, while the other was 5 feet vehicle parked in the 900 block of 2 inches tall and 115 pounds. The N. Fairfax at 3:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of North July 26 loss was estimated at $11,500. committed a burglary in the 1000 Aug. 6 Saint Andrews and Council at 9:40 block of Keniston. a.m. At 12:10 p.m., an unknown male A burglary was reported in the suspect committed a burglary in 9200 block of Whitworth at 6:57 At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect the 700 block of Alpine Drive. The p.m. The loss was estimated at pect burglarized a vehicle parked vehicle parked in the 800 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the suspect was approximately 31 $300. in the 8400 block of Santa Monica. N. Vista at 11:30 a.m. years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 1200 block of N. June. 150 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect West Hollywood burglary in the 1200 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 6300 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown male suspect com- Laurel at 5:30 a.m. block of W. Sunset. vehicle parked in the 6000 block of mitted a burglary in the 400 block Sheriff’s Station Santa Monica at 5:30 p.m. of N. Rodeo Drive at 1:40 p.m. The At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a loss was estimated at $11,724. July 31 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 500 block of Lillian At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 900 block of N. Fairfax. Way at 5 p.m. committed petty theft in the 6400 At 12:27 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. July 27 pect assaulted a victim in the 8800 At 6:25 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. At 6:10 a.m., an unknown male Los Angeles Police committed a petty theft in the 4900 An unknown suspect burglarized a suspect committed a burglary in block of Melrose. vehicle parked in the 100 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Department the 100 block of N. Hamilton Drive. N. Fairfax at 5:40 p.m. tim in the 8500 block of Melrose at The loss was estimated at $70. July 31 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- 10:15 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- the 1000 block of S. Stanley at 7 committed a petty theft in the 100 grand theft in the 100 block of Elm Aug. 1 pect burglarized a vehicle parked p.m. block of N. Robertson. Drive at 8 a.m. The loss was esti- in the 600 block of S. Orange. mated at $57,425. A burglary was reported in the At 7:02 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a 7100 block of Santa Monica at An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 500 block of At 9:55 a.m., an identity theft was 1:54 p.m. petty theft in the 1600 block of 1800 block of Whitley. N. La Brea at 6:45 p.m. reported in the 100 block of S. Vine at 2:45 a.m. Beverly Drive. At 2:35 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7800 At 8:20 a.m., a suspect robbed a vic- vehicle parked in the 700 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the A burglary was reported in the 600 block of Santa Monica. tim in the 500 block of S. Bronson. N. Highland at 8 p.m. 6300 block of W. Third. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 August 10, 2017

800 Degrees Hollywood debuts new look and updated menu 00 Degrees, an authentic Neapolitan-style pizzeria 8founded by corporate executive chef Anthony Carron, has set itself apart with old world pizzas made with hand-stretched dough, premi- um-quality cheeses, produce and charcuterie. Carron and 800 Degrees’ new CEO Tommy Lee have introduced a new look, menu with rotisserie chicken, cocktails and more. Carron brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to 800 Degrees. Lee wanted to bring something new to the menu, so they decided on rotisserie chicken, which pays homage to the long- standing tradition of pizza and rotisserie chicken in Naples, Italy. photo by Rossella Pisano The rotisserie chicken is available as a plate with two sides, or as of sauce. Guests can choose from also added a list of handcrafted individual whole chickens. Plates sides of rotisserie roasted finger- classic cocktails to accompany the photo by Joan Marcus come with the option of a quarter, ling potatoes, Brussels sprouts, wine and beer offerings. half or whole chicken and are hummus, farm greens and quinoa 1521 Vine St., (323)329-9656, served with two sides and a choice tabbouleh. Carron and Lee have 800degreespizza.com. ‘Hamilton’ raps its way to the and chives, and lobster salad on a Venetian-style rustic spaghetti buckwheat blini with chives and made with duck egg and tossed lemon zest. The English cucumber with Maine lobster, cherry toma- Pantages Theatre fromRestaurant page 15 News Producer Jeffrey Seller and Hollywood Pantages Theatre present sandwich is served on dark toes, and basil and saffron tomato “Hamilton” running from Friday, Aug., 11 through Saturday, Dec. 30. pumpernickel with yogurt raita. sauce. Gelato is made daily in “Hamilton” is the story of Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the The luxury tea also includes lemon assorted flavors such as chocolate West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Brunch is served on weekends from cake, colorful macarons, and and coffee. Dinner is served from Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury secretary. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 30 Hilgard Ave., chocolate-ganache and lemon 5 to 11 p.m.; Sunday brunch is Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, rhythm and blues (310)659-3535. meringue tartlets. 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The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 mid-afternoon pick-me-up at HAYA Downtown’s “Summer Hollywood Blvd. For information and tickets, call (800)982-2787, or visit the Four Seasons Hotel Los Festival” runs through T HollywoodPantages.com. Angeles during a traditional signa- Italian delights at CThursday, Aug. 31. Enjoy a ture afternoon tea for $49, or a lux- lantern-covered Japanese beer gar- ury afternoon tea for $69. The Primo Italia den on the CHAYA patio with a choice of three sweet crepes fla- English-style tea service is from 2 hef Michelangelo Aliaga, of cold Sapporo, sparkling sake, rare vored with matcha and azuki to 5 p.m., with the last seating at 4 Primo Italia, is serving his Japanese whisky or CHAYA beans, Nutella and strawberry, or p.m. Both menus are offered daily Cfavorite Italian summer dishes Downtown’s special house-made banana crème for $7 each. The fes- starting with freshly brewed Rishi including lightly fried squash blos- sangria. CHAYA Downtown is tival is held Monday through loose leaf teas. Rishi is a Sanskrit soms stuffed with homemade also serving yuzu and cherry blos- Friday from 4 p.m. to closing. 525 name meaning “one who is a seer, ricotta cheese. Aliaga uses som summer sorbet cocktails. S. Flower St., (213)236-9577, sage or seeker of truth.” Choose caramelized sweet peaches and Executive chef Joji Inoue is firing thechaya.com. from Earl Gray, matcha or blueber- fresh burrata cheese in his Insalata up the yakitori grill and serving ry varieties. Guests receive honey di Pesche e Burrata, which also chicken, tsukune, and shisito and photo, right, by Michael Ryan and cranberry scones with includes a touch of balsamic vine- mushroom yakitori skewers for Devonshire cream and lemon curd. gar and olive oil imported from $2.50 each. Inoue is also preparing Signature tea sandwiches include Italy. 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LAUSD superintendent outlines plans for school year Los Angeles Unified School and the workplace. District (LAUSD) superintendent The new initiatives include Michelle King on Aug 8 gave her launching a dual-language immer- annual State of the District address sion pilot project in 10 early educa- ahead of the start of the 2017-18 tion programs; adopting early lan- school year. King outlined numer- guage and literacy programs in 185 ous record-breaking accomplish- additional elementary schools; and ments and new initiatives to propel expanding dual-enrollment opportu- the LAUSD to its goal of graduating nities for middle school students. all students. The district is also expanding its “I not only say that we are a dis- STEAM and STEM programs and trict on the move, we are reaching additional Linked Learning pathways new heights and we will accelerate that will allow students to earn indus- our pace toward 100 percent gradu- try-recognized certificates. Students ation,” King said. “Students have the of color will have greater access to right to realize their fullest potential, advanced placement courses and and we have a moral obligation to concurrent enrollment offerings. LAUSD Superintendent get them there.” The superintendent lauded the Michelle King photo courtesy of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s Office King lauded the district’s progress more than 26,000 students who in raising proficiency rates among earned their diplomas in 2017 – an high school students in developing English-learners to record-high lev- estimated 85 percent of the senior academic plans to support their col- els, as well as reducing student sus- class. She spoke of the need to “dou- lege and career goals. pensions by 80 percent, bringing ble down on our strategies to ensure King said the district will them to an all-time low. She also that all students are in school every strengthen its support of newcomers Councilman makes ‘Lemonade’ highlighted new programs aimed at day and receiving quality instruc- and immigrant families with personalizing instruction and engag- tion.” resources and toolkits, part of the with local kids ing students. The overarching goal – To help support the work, the new “We Are One” campaign pro- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, recently read from the book which is the foundation of the super- LAUSD is utilizing new high-tech moting inclusion. “The Lemonade War” to youth at the Francis Howard Goldwyn- intendent’s strategic plan – is to “dashboards” that will track student “We want to make clear that in Hollywood Regional Library. The event was part of the library’s end-of graduate all students with the knowl- attendance, identify and monitor L.A. Unified, we stand together as summer party. The library is located at 1623 N. Ivar Ave. For information, edge and skills to succeed in college standard English learners and aid one united family,” King said. visit lapl.org/branches/Hollywood. It’s Back to Adopt a Classroom to help teachers buy school supplies With the new school year phones for projects. for Education Statistics, 69 percent through AdoptAClassroom.org School time! approaching, more than 500 Los “Most of our students don’t have of California elementary and sec- receive 100 percent of the online Angeles-area teachers are turning cameras at home that they can use ondary schools, including 32nd donations. Donations are also tax Special sections are to crowdfunding for back-to-school on their class projects,” Waynee Street School/USC Media Arts & deductible for donors. supplies using the nonprofit organi- said. “With these cameras, my stu- Engineering Magnet, have Title 1 “There are so many jobs in Los publishing now zation AdoptAClassroom.org. dents will have the opportunity to status. At least 35 percent of stu- Angeles at news organizations and Matthew Waynee, a teacher at create socially-conscious documen- dents in Title 1 schools come from film studios,” Waynee said. “We’re through the 32nd Street School/USC Media taries for various nonprofit organi- low-income families, but at 32nd really training our kids to be the Arts & Engineering Magnet, raised zations in our community.” Street School/USC Media Arts & next generation of filmmakers, Sept 28. $4,000 on AdoptAClassroom.org Before receiving the funds, Engineering Magnet, 78 percent of whether they are going to film for back-to-school shopping. Using Waynee was spending up to $1,000 the student body is considered low- school or to work in the industry.” Call (323)933-5518 his donation, Waynee plans to pur- of his own money to stock his income. For information, visit adopta- chase cameras and accessories for classroom with cameras, memory Teachers who raise funds classroom.org. to advertise. his filmmaking and photography cards, camera lenses and external classes. Plans call for the students hard drives. The average U.S. to film a documentary in which teacher spends nearly $600 out of they will interview residents about pocket each year on classroom sup- issues of concern in their communi- plies, according to a survey by ties. In previous years, many of AdoptAClassroom.org. Waynee’s students had to use their According to the National Center Rosewood Avenue Elementary School for Advanced Studies and 2018-2019 STEM Magnet of Urban Planning & Urban Design

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Find educational back to play things at SCHOOL Miracle Mile Toys and Games It’s time for students to return to school, and Miracle Mile Toys and Games on Wilshire Boulevard has numerous items to help children continue learning after they leave campus. The store specializes in toys and games requiring thought- ful experimentation. Manager Christina Mullin said some of the hottest toys are Slime and Pluto Plasma, where children mix ingredients and adjust for tex- ture, much like a science project. “It’s science-like, but it’s fun and messy,” Mullin said. “They make the consistency on their own.” A similar toy is Mad Mattr, a sand-like substance that children photo courtesy of the Harmony Project can stretch, mold and form into shapes. Miracle Mile Toys and Games also carries numerous edu- cational games including Harmony Project youth enjoy WordSpiel, Quiddler, Say Anything, Nature Fluxx, and Wits photo by Edwin Folven concert at the Hollywood Bowl and Wagers. Some of the toys are On July 25, the Hollywood Bowl hosted 1,300 Harmony Project stu- STEAM and STEM-compatible, dents and their families for the “Shaham Plays John Williams” perfor- requiring children to hone their sci- mance. Nineteen buses transported the students and their families from the ence and engineering skills while Hollywood, Alexandria, El Nido, EXPO, Leimert Park, Pasadena and assembling devices like robots. Washington Prep program sites, as well as members of the Harmony One popular toy allows children to Project’s Regional Youth Orchestra. For many participants, it was their break open geodes and learn about first trip to the Hollywood Bowl. The students were joined by Harmony geological formations. Project executive director Myka Miller (second from left). Miracle Mile Toys and Games is The Harmony Project serves 2,350 youth from low-income communi- located at 5363 Wilshire Blvd. For ties, providing music instruction and preparing them for college. For infor- information, call (323)389-1733, or mation, visit harmony-project.org. visit miraclemiletoys.com. Donation helps disabled children attend summer camp AbilityFirst has received a $12 million gift from the AS&F Foundation to create an endowment for Camp Paivika, a fully accessi- ble camp for individuals with dis- abilities. The gift was announced at Camp Paivika’s 70th anniversary session. Camp director Kelly Kunsek (left), AS&F Foundation trustee John Llewellyn, AbilityFirst CEO Lori Gangemi and AS&F Foundation trustee Carol Llewellyn joined campers Josh and Sara Souder for the announcement about the grant. The Llewellyns presented a check to Gangemi and Kunsek. “We are absolutely overjoyed with this gift from the AS&F photo courtesy of AbilityFirst Foundation,” Gangemi said. “The helped tens of thousands of chil- all who are touched by their shared endowment will help to provide a dren and adults with disabilities experiences here at camp,” Carol resource for sustainability for enjoy traditional camp activities Llewellyn said. “Magic happens at Camp Paivika so we can continue adapted to be fun and encourage Camp Paivika, and we believe this to help hundreds of individuals participation from all campers. The gift will help to ensure that magic each year to make new friends, try staff makes sure that no one is ever continues for many years to come.” new activities and become more left out. The camp also gives fami- The Camp Paivika Endowment independent, all while enjoying a lies and caregivers of campers a will be used for care, maintenance, traditional camp experience.” respite from the challenges of pro- capital projects and operations at Camp Paivika was established in viding care for a disabled child. the facility. 1947 as one of the first fully acces- “Camp Paivika is a special For information, visit ability- sible camps in the nation. It has place, not just for campers but for first.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 August 10, 2017

LACOThe Los Angelesannounces Chamber secretary. new The newboard board members members, officers Orchestra (LACO) has appointed are Julie Andersen, executive direc- two new members to its board of tor of the Plastic Oceans directors, elected two new officers Foundation, and June Li, an Asian and extended the terms of its presi- art historian and curator. They will dent and board chair. serve three-year terms. LACO executive director Scott Additionally, former board mem- Students prepare for Harrison said the terms for bers Ahmad Gramian, Gary Larsen President Dana Newman, the and Ann Mulally have been elected board’s presiding officer, and chair to the Emeritus Board. LACO is first day of classes K. Eugene Shutler have been celebrating its 50th anniversary extended by one year. The newly during the 2017-18 season. The elected officers are Leslie Lassiter, orchestra is known for its wide- who will serve as vice president, ranging repertoire, commissions and Shaheen Nanji, who is the new and a commitment to the Los Angeles community. “Dana Newman has helped pro- pel LACO’s unprecedented artistic growth and strong fiscal health with June Li visionary and inclusive leadership, enabling the orchestra to thrive as it begins the next chapter in its illus- and commitment to his role as trious history with the celebration chair.” of its 50th anniversary season,” LACO, which was founded in Harrison said. “We are extremely 1968, is a preeminent interpreter of grateful for the continued leader- historical masterworks and a cham- ship and tremendous commitment pion of contemporary composers. of both Dana and Gene Shutler, For information, call (213)622- who brings decades of experience 7001, or visit laco.org.

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NCJW/LA Summer vacation was coming to an end for these young residents of Park La Brea pictured in the Sept. 6, 1949 issue of the Park Labrea News. Mrs. Eugene Janssen, of Colgate Avenue, escorted explores her daughter Jill and first grader Michael Clements to the first day of classes at Hancock Park Elementary School. This year, students in the Los Angeles Unified School District will return for the first day of impact of classes on Aug. 15. For information, see the Back to School section on page 18. hunger in new exhibit The National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) Exhibit examines viewpoints is hosting “This is Hunger,” an interactive exhibit that will be on view for three days from Aug. 16- 18 at the NCJW/LA Council House of Japanese artists on Fairfax Avenue. Hunger affects the lives of many Across 2. Of no use Americans, especially women, 1. Grp. that gained its nickname in 3. Calendar babes who are 35 percent more likely to 1880 4. Former Persian rulers live in poverty than men. The 4. Detoxifying site 5. Hardly tanned exhibit by MAZON: A Jewish 7. It’s breathable 6. On the Atlantic Response to Hunger chronicles the 10. Milo’s title partner in a 1989 film 7. Years ___ experiences of people facing 12. Talk (over) 8. In poor health 14. ___ Betty 9. Highball ingredient hunger issues in the United States 15. Physics lab device, for short 11. Indira’s dress and what can be done to alleviate 17. Away from wind 13. Concerning this the crisis. 18. Unique 14. Former country The exhibit takes approximately 19. Poker card 16. Ring-tailed animal 45 minutes to view and will be 22. Detection 20. Run out of steam open during hour-long shifts on 23. Like some humor 21. Barber’s supply Aug. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m., Aug. 17 27. Matter in law 24. Fall sound 28. Faucet 25. Focal points from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Aug. 18 30. Campaigner, for short 26. Agreed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 31. Lemon or peach, e.g. 29. New moon, e.g. NCJW/LA and MAZON will 32. Poker card 30. A kind of bear also co-host a discussion on the 35. Dated 32. Lamb’s mother photo courtesy of JFLA exhibit and hunger on Thursday, 37. Have a bug 33. Advice 38. Airline security needs, br Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) presents “Passage to the Aug. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. The dis- iefly 34. Fleur-de-___ cussion is co-sponsored by the 39. Poker card 35. City in Central China Future: Art from a New Generation in Japan,” an exhibit running from 44. Grain good for cholesterol 36. Before dote and pasta Friday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 2 at Arena 1 Gallery. Feminist Majority Foundation and 45. Apple or pecan? 39. Figs. The exhibit focuses on art produced in Japan at the beginning of the will feature Abby Leibman, presi- 46. Word after T 40. Newspaper piece 21st century. It showcases 42 paintings, sculptures, installations, pho- dent and CEO of MAZON, and 47. Rate 41. Using office cabinets tographs and videos by Japanese artists Atsushi Fukui, Satoshi Hirose, Helen Davidov, president of 50. Whine 42. University V.I.P. Maywa Denki, Tomoyasu Murata, Tetsuya Nakamura, Masafumi NCJW/LA. 52. Down Under resident 43. Radiate Sanai, Katsuhiro Saiki, Yoshihiro Suda, Tabaimo, Nobuyuki MAZON: A Jewish Response to 54. Big gem trader or high card 47. Parenthetical comments 58. Part of BYO 48. Coniferous tree forest areas Takahashi and Miyuki Yokomizo. Hunger is a nonprofit that works with local, state and federal leaders 61. Gas that can light up the night 49. Heartbreak After having been held in numerous countries around the world, the 62. Down source 51. Diversify art exhibition will travel from Budapest to Los Angeles. The 11 artists to protect and strengthen nutrition 63. Uncomplicated 53. Whole alternative featured in the exhibition are responding to the current state of the programs and advocate for public 64. Joint problem 55. It goes on forever world by concentrating on more intimate segments of life. The subject policies that address the root caus- 65. Dole out 56. Pout matter is their immediate surroundings and the art reflects their per- es of hunger. 66. Continue 57. Able to see right through sonal reality. The NCJW/LA Council House is 67. New, in a way 58. Hoorah! 68. Perched 59. Boat equipment An opening reception is on Aug. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. For information, call (323)852-8536, 60. Purpose will be at Arena 1 Gallery, 3026 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. For infor- Down mation, visit jflalc.org. email [email protected], or visit 1. One often found playing a round ncjwla.org. See Answers page 26 22 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

’ GreystoneThe city of Beverly Hills Mansion and want nothing morehosts than to argue ‘Thea night Proposal to remember. Theatre Forty are celebrating their with each other constantly. The reading will include com- 21st year of Classics in the Theatre Forty’s Melanie plimentary refreshments and Courtyard at Greystone Mansion MacQueen will be directing this advanced reservations are recom- & Gardens with their production group of local professional actors, mended. Tickets can be purchased of “The Proposal” by Anton continuing a long tradition of the- online at Chekhov on Aug. 20. ater in Beverly Hills. Theatre beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline. The reading of the play will be Forty, started in 1964 in the home General admission tickets are $15, held in Greystone Mansion’s of Susan French, has turned and seniors and students may pur- Inner Courtyard at 6:00 p.m. fol- Greystone’s historic beauty into a chase tickets at a discounted rate lowing self-guided tours of the captivating stage for the past 21 of $12. Parking is available in the mansion’s first floor from 5 to years. The company’s perfor- lot at the top of the hill and is free. 5:45 p.m. Theatrical fun abounds mances continue to mesmerize Greystone Mansion and in Chekhov’s satire as it examines local audiences and with a work Gardens is located at 905 Loma upper-middle class courtship in by Chekhov, widely considered Vista Drive. For information, call 19th century Russia through two one of the greatest writers of short (310)285-6830 or visit beverly- potential spouses who seem to fiction in history, this is sure to be hills.org.

LGBT Center plans for Glitter Run Kickoff A Glitter Run Kickoff Party will be held on Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macy’s Men’s Store. photo courtesy of Hart Pulse Dance Company The event will include registra- The festival, held in Santa Monica, has become L.A.’s largest dance fes- tion for the inaugural Aug. 20 tival. Glitter Run, which will be a 5K run/walk along Hollywood Boulevard. Participants will run through seven glitter stations MixMatch Dance Company where they will be sprayed with different colors of non-toxic, washable glitter. returnsThe 11th annual on MixMatch Aug. The17 festival starts at 7:30 p.m. The route will take participants Dance Festival will be held from each night from Aug. 17-19, and at by Hollywood landmarks such as Aug. 17-20 with four different 2 p.m. on Aug. 20. Tickets start at the Hollywood Sign, TCL dance productions at the Miles $18. Free parking is available at the Chinese Theatre and the Capitol Memorial Playhouse in Santa AT&T parking structure at Wilshire Records building. Monica. and Lincoln boulevards. Attendees to the kickoff party Hart Pulse Dance Company’s The Miles Memorial Playhouse will have chances to win prizes annual MixMatch Dance Festival is located at 1130 Lincoln Blvd. For such as two tickets to see has grown into Los Angeles’ largest information, visit “Aladdin” at the Pantages, and to dance festival. hartpulsedance.com meet Lawrence Carroll and Brandi Andrews from E!’s “What photo courtesy of the Los Angeles LGBT Center Happens at the Abbey.” The event is hosted by Macy’s Center. at 8500 Beverly Blvd. For infor- and the Los Angeles LGBT Macy’s Men’s Store is located mation, visit glitterrun.org.

LA Phil opens new season with music by Mozart Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the orches- tra begin the 2017-2018 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall with music from throughout Mozart’s illustrious career. The LA Phil’s Opening Night Concert and Gala on Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. highlights Mozart’s early works, starting from his time in Salzburg, Austria right up to when he left for Vienna. Pianists Yefim Bronfman and Yuja Wang, as well as vocalists Anna Prohaska and Tim Mead, join Dudamel and the LA Phil for this program.

The Opening Night Concert is photo courtesy of the LA Phil followed by Mozart 1791, a series of concerts featuring music from Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil’s music and artistic director, is prepar- ing for the orchestra’s opening night on Sept. 26. photo courtesy of the Paley Center for Media Mozart’s prolific final year. Concerts will include the last piano concerto, the Clarinet Magic Flute and other works from For information and tickets, Paley Center screening and Concerto, selections from The the last year of his life. visit laphil.com. panel celebrates ‘Episodes’ The Paley Center for Media in PaleyLive programs offer televi- Beverly Hills presents a double pre- sion fans the rare opportunity to ‘Song of the South’ at the Korean Cultural Center miere screening and panel celebrat- engage with the cast and creative The Korean Cultural Center tradition requires remarkable vir- collaboration of modernized ing “Episodes” as part of its teams of their favorite programs in Los Angeles (KCCLA) and tuosity and power to perform, minyo. PaleyLive Summer Season on Aug. intimate settings held at The Paley Woori Sori (Our Voice) will pre- and is not known widely outside Participating artists include 16 at 7 p.m. Center for Media in Beverly Hills. sent a special performance, Korea. The origin dates back to Warren Wonil Kim, Shin Ye The program will feature back-to- All PaleyLive programs are selected “Song of the South”, on August hundreds of years ago, to the per- Chung, Hwa Dong Lee, Hoyoon back premiere screenings of the first by the Paley Center to not only 10 at 7:30 p.m. on the center’s formance of traveling actors, rit- Kwon, and members of Woori two episodes of the final season, expand society’s understanding of third floor, in the Ari Hall. ual of rural shamanist and the Sori, a platform for providing together with a panel conversation the cultural, creative, and social sig- “Song of the South” features bittersweet emotion of common- quality Korean traditional music and audience Q&A with the cast and nificance of television, but also for the art of Korean vocal tradition ers. Song of the South inter- in Southern California. creative team. their ability to educate and entertain pansori, a unique synthesis of weaves the history of Korean The Korean Cultural Center After four critically acclaimed the public. song and speech – a kind of ver- sound and presents the old and Los Angeles is located at 5505 seasons, “Episodes” will air its fifth The Paley Center is located at 465 bal dynamic and minyo, the new, from the elaboration of the Wilshire Blvd. For information, and final season beginning Sunday, N. Beverly Drive. For information songs of the commoners. The tale by pansori performers to the visit kccla.org. Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. on Showtime. and tickets, visit paleycenter.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 August 10, 2017

‘The Dark Tower’ isn’t the win for Idris Elba it should be He’s the man. The Hackney-born physical reality’s borders would be actor thrives on British television, so cliché, under-funded and surpris- iconically known for his complex ingly brief, with a 95-minute run- detective in BBC’s “Luther,” but time, including credits. Idris Elba can’t land a memorable King’s eight-book series is a high leading role in a big-budget point, something that combines Hollywood film. He only makes many of the man’s loves. It even ties memorable appearances in some in many of his others into an inter- premise is solid. He can easily play films, like his sorrowfully under- connected narrative universe a gunsmith who can load a six used Heimdall in the “Thor” fran- (apparently “The Stand,” for exam- shooter in two seconds. How does chise. Elba deserves more. ple, exists in the multiverse along no one cast this man in anything “The Dark Tower” should be with Mid-World and Keystone good? A voice actor in three Disney photo by Ilze Kitshoff/© 2017 CTMG, Inc. /courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment Elba’s breakout role, the one that Earth). We don’t get any of that. films, a generic villain in “Star Trek takes him from beloved insider to With the combined powers of Sony, Beyond,” a home invader in some Roland (Idris Elba) and Walter (Matthew McConaughey) are opponents blockbuster powerhouse. A specula- production company Media Rights half-cocked thriller. He should be in Columbia Pictures’ “The Dark Tower.” tive story that merges the fantasy, Capital and director Nikolaj Arcel, James Bond, Green Lantern, the science fiction, steampunk and all of which had veto power voice of God when Morgan it off here, but his usual annuncia- attached, but that will probably western genres – it’s the perfect throughout the entire process, we Freeman no longer wants the gig. tion pattern remains constant. The change. If anyone behind this sham time for that. Better visual effects, experience the most vanilla of films. And then we have to suffer trailer (and Sony never bothered to of a film is involved, that’s a dead audiences primed for genre conver- Hey, it only took 10 years and through McConaughey trying out market this puppy much more than end. gence, a star with a performance four screenwriters. With that much villainy. As the Man in Black (don’t that initial cut) provides all the What a missed opportunity. With record far beyond most A-listers. time and staff behind the scenes, we worry, you find out his real name insight you need into his character. such an incredible lead star, one Unfortunately, the Stephen King should experience a fine-tuned rather quickly), he’s a sorcerer with “The Dark Tower” plays like an who could play Mother Theresa adaptation announced a decade ago story. Novels, comics, illustrations the power to catch bullets, tell peo- extended TV series pilot, frantically convincingly, and a rich world to fizzles out. and even an online game – there’s ple to stop breathing and occasion- trying to introduce a lot in a short draw upon, this should’ve been an Who knew a story about the last so much to draw upon. But rather ally move class. His motivations to amount of time. Alas, a TV series easy win. But apparently studios of the Gunslingers (Elba), descen- than trust the material and allow the do anything are never explored. can backtrack and eventually take and an unproven director couldn’t dants of an alternate Earth’s version mystique to build, Elba’s character He’s evil. That’s it. its time. Funny enough, a prequel figure out how to play nice, so the of King Arthur (boy do they gloss provides us all the exposition we For all of Elba’s acting diversity, TV series is in the works for just rest of us have to suffer through over that tidbit), trying to take down wouldn’t need if the story actually McConaughey has two moves: that purpose. There’s a lot of narra- something generic, the aftermath of the Man in Black (Matthew took its time to unfold. southern accent on or off. He turns tive to mine here. For now, Elba is compromise. McConaughey) before he destroys To his credit, Elba is the best part the one thing protecting the entire of this mediocre side attraction dur- multiverse from all the evil beyond ing a slow August. Again, the NOW LEASING YOUR NEW HOME

photo by Ilze Kitshoff/© 2017 CTMG, Inc./courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment Idris Elba gives a compelling performance in “The Dark Tower,” a film adapted from a story by Stephen King.

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LACMA hosts ‘(Untitled)’ Two-day confetti party pop-up to be held this month Clothing company Avec les dance presentation on Aug. 12 Filles will host a two-day pop-up The Los Angeles County (Untitled) is Sehgal’s last piece event, starting Aug. 16, for live Museum of Art (LACMA) will conceived for the stage, before he confetti photoshoots leading up to present “Tino Sehgal: (Untitled), transitioned to an exhibition- a Confetti Party on Aug. 17 from 2000” on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. based practice. Approximately 50 6 to 9 p.m. with music, refresh- Since the early 2000s, Sehgal minutes long, “(Untitled)” fea- ments and photoshoots. has been known for pioneering a tures a single dancer – for this The pop-up dates are Aug. 16- durational form of live and inter- presentation, Frank Willens – 17 from noon to 5 p.m. both days. active artwork in which his art is who chronologically moves Launched in February 2017, presented daily for the length of a through different styles of 20th- Avec Les Filles offers women’s given exhibition. The situations century iconic choreography; the ready to wear, shoes, outerwear that Sehgal facilitates, in which work thus functioning somewhat and fine jewelry and will be these individuals engage with as a museum of 20th century con- expanding into handbags, hosiery, museum visitors through conver- cert dance. contemporary jewelry and other sations, singing, or dancing, form LACMA is located at 5905 categories in in the next few the conceptual content of the Wilshire Blvd. For information, months. The brand’s mission is to photo courtesy of the Confetti Project work. visit lacma.org. cut through the noise and provide positive inspiration and a ground- ing voice to the millennial visual study on human identity pany. woman. and a therapy in surrender, play Avec Les Filles is located at 217 The Confetti Party is part of a and cultivating daily gratitude for S. La Brea Ave. For information, NOWThe 14th Festival annual New Original enters third week project that “has evolved into a every day,” according to the com- visit aveclesfilles.com. Works Festival continues with its third week from Aug. 10-12 at 8:30 p.m. each day. Each weekend premieres a triple bill, presenting a shared evening of dance, theater and multimedia work. MuslimAhmadiyya Muslim youth Youth retreatorganizations in comes the United States. tonation. This Los yearAngeles will be the second Each program is premiered on Association (AMYA), the young “Amidst a heated political cli- consecutive retreat hosted on the Thursday evening and repeated men’s organization of Ahmadiyya mate which has seen intensified West Coast, and will include a tour Friday and Saturday evenings. Muslim Community USA, is antagonism against Muslims and of Los Angeles, along with work- Performances this week include bringing young Muslim men Islam, Muslim youth will gather to shops, congregational prayers, and “C,” a collaboration between Luis together from across the nation this focus on the state of Islam in friendly competitions. Lara Malvacias and Jeremy Nelson; weekend in Los Angeles for work- America, solving the problem of The association consists of near- “BUTCH BALLET,” writer and shops and competitions. youth radicalization, combating ly 5,000 men and boys ages 7 to director Gina Young’s “love letter to The 49th annual retreat is the hatred in all forms, and creating a 39, spread across 70 local chapters. female masculinity”; and “Artaud in photo courtesy of REDCAT longest running Muslim youth culture of civic mindedness,” Previous members of AMYA the Black Lounge” by Timur and The “BUTCH BALLET” is one of the retreat in the U.S. and fosters according to a news release from include Grammy Award-winning Dime Museum, drawing from the brotherhood and an American- the organization. artists and Pulitzer Prize winning shows in the festival’s third week. worlds of heavy metal and electroni- Muslim identity among atten- The three-day annual retreat journalists. AMYA is headquar- ca. dees. 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Rent Stabilization Ordinance still under review in Beverly Hills frompage 1 information available to the pub- month that he would brief council lic, its existence was intended to members on his progress on ing solution. provide the city with facts about its Tuesday if enough progress was Some opponents to the provi- rental economy. made, but he did not address them sions in the urgency ordinance, “Without data there’s going to during the meeting. such as the rental registry, said be no accountability,” Beverly Singh did not immediately they felt the process has been Hills resident Mark Elliot said. return a phone call seeking com- rushed. The council also decided to ment. He is scheduled to host “We need better facts before defer a vote on the rental program another session on Aug. 13, and decisions are made,” said Fred staffing to allow tenants and land- council members said they expect Sutton, of the Apartment lords to reach a consensus on long- to hear from him the next time the Association of Greater Los term rent stabilization terms. The item comes up at the Aug. 22 Angeles. city hired Sukhsimranjit Singh, meeting. Many tenants and landlords said associate director of the Straus “I feel very confident we’re they felt the rental registry could Institute for Dispute Resolution at going to get there,” Bosse said. compromise their privacy. Despite Pepperdine, to hold mediation ses- “We’ll take as many meetings as their concerns that registry will sions between the two sides. we need to for everyone to feel photo courtesy of the mayor’s office make too much of their personal Singh said at a session last heard.” Mayor Eric Garcetti (right) celebrated the Olympics returning to Los Angeles for the third time. Delgres set for L.A. debut at Skirball Cultural Center French-Caribbean roots trio ever show in Los Angeles, is co- All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Olympics coming to Delgres continues the 21st season presented with the France Los Check-in and free admission to the of Sunset Concerts at the Skirball Angeles Exchange. Museum and Skirball campus Cultural Center on Aug. 10 at 8 When Napoleon Bonaparte rein- begin at 5:30 p.m. Doors to the L.A. after Paris in 2024 p.m. stated slavery in Guadeloupe in concert venue open at 6:30 p.m. from page 3 announcement” that L.A. will host Consisting of Paris-born, 1802, many people fled or were The longstanding summer con- the Olympics for the third time. Caribbean-descended frontman exiled to New Orleans following a cert series kicked off just a year “Since the beginning of this ding for 2024. Pascal Danaë on dobro and vocals, rebellion led by the legendary after the Skirball Cultural Center process the chamber has champi- Baptiste Brondy on drums and Louis Delgrès. It is from this per- opened to the public in 1996. Anne Orchier, of the campaign oned the positive economic impact NOlympics L.A., urged council Rafgee on sousaphone, Delgres spective that the band Delgres During that inaugural year, the these games will have on our region specializes in a distinct blend of revisits the songs, dances, and sor- institution drew nearly 300,000 members to weigh the economic and the public agrees,” he said. consequences, since past cities have Creole, West African, rock and rows of the long-lost, drifting souls visitors, far surpassing an initial “The most frequently cited reason Delta blues. of the crescent city and brings to expectation of 60,000. suffered through financial difficul- for support in the poll was the eco- ties following their time hosting the The evening begins with DJ life the historical link between the The Skirball Cultural Center is nomic boost to Southern Rani de Leon of dublab, who will French West Indies and Louisiana. located at 2701 N. Sepulveda games. California.” “We ask you to really consider spin a set at 6:30 p.m. The perfor- Delgres's first album is due out Blvd. For information, visit skir- Last December, members of the mance by Delgres, the band’s first- in early 2018. ball.org. the impact of signing this contract,” newly named LA 2028 released a she said. “no surprises” budget, conserva- A recent Loyola Marymount tively projecting $5.3 billion in rev- University study reported that 83 enue and cost. Members of the Ad percent of Los Angeles residents Hoc Olympic Committee have said support the city hosting the 2028 in past meetings that they’re confi- Games, a level of support that is dent the city will profit from the consistent with past polling about games. support for hosting the 2024 The Ad Hoc Olympic Committee Games. will meet again this Friday to Gary Toebben, president and “hopefully” make a recommenda- CEO of the Los Angeles Chamber tion for full council approval, of Commerce, released a statement Council President Herb Wesson about the “once in a generation said. Fall2017 Leica Gallery hosts Meyerson’s ‘The Journey’ until Aug. 31 “The Journey,” a photo exhibi- well as an extensive body of per- tion by Arthur Meyerson, will be sonal fine art imagery. A three- on display at the Leica Gallery time winner of Adweek's FOOD through Aug. 25. "Southwest Photographer of the The photos are from a book of Year" award, he is on photography compiled by Communication World's list of top Meyerson after he traveled to over 10 corporate photographers and DINING 90 countries in seven continents. was named one of the 30 best “They are pictures that are less advertising photographers by ENTERTAINMENT about technique and more about a American Photo. pure passion for seeing and cap- His books include The Color of Publishing in September turing what I saw,” Meyerson said Light (2012) and now The in a statement. “While the subject Journey (2017). matter is diverse, the pictures are “The opportunity to travel still held together by the fact that they excites me,” Meyerson said, “not are made up of the three themes only for the chance to visit new that interest me most in photogra- places and make new pho- phy; light, color and moments. tographs, but also the prospect of now taking Light produces color. Color can be adding to my ongoing life journey. soft or intense... color can provoke As Ernest Hemingway said, ‘It is or excite. It can also inform. At good to have an end to journey their best, light and color can toward; but it is the journey that reservations! come together at a moment in time matters in the end.’” and create an atmosphere, emo- Meyerson hosted an opening tional response and/or a sense of reception and book signing earlier 323.933.5518 place.” this month, when the exhibit Meyerson is an American pho- opened, and a Leica Academy beverlypress.com tographer, workshop instructor master class and photo tour leader. Since 1974, The Leica Gallery is located at he has traveled the world, creating 8783 Beverly Blvd. award winning advertising, corpo- For information, visit leica- rate and editorial photographs, as galleryla.com. 26 August 10, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s deputy for the environment and arts, supported West Hollywood’s participation in the county’s pro- gram on behalf of the supervisor. “She’s hopeful and optimistic that the environmental leadership that you exhibit here can be brought to bear regionally,” Young said. Three cities have already com- mitted to the county’s program – Rolling Hills Estates, Calabasas and South Pasadena. The limited number of participants so far photo courtesy of Edward Cella Art & Architecture could give West Hollywood a big- ger role in the early stages. “We would obviously have a lot more input on the operations,” Councilwoman Lauren Meister Final two weeks of ‘Stones & said. The county program will hold Object“Brad Miller: Relations Stones and and Theory’ conceptualism, Miller an open enrollment period for photo by Luke Harold Object Relations Theory” will be orchestrates accidents to build cities to join through the end of on display at Edward Cella Art & forms that mirror found stones, Existing utilities would be used to deliver energy purchased through the the year, and start delivering Architecture through Aug. 19. and paintings that could be power in January. county’s program. “Think about all of the things sculptures in an exacting manner. Another Community Choice you find in the city, or at the Miller received a Bachelor of Energy program option would beach, here in Los Angeles, all Fine Arts degree and a Master of have been South Bay Clean Heilman said, mentioning a meet- programs the city could consider the things, the rocks and cracks Fine Arts degree from the Power, which is currently an ad- ing that Los Angeles County joining. in the sidewalk, the natural University of Oregon, Eugene. hoc citizen advisory group com- Community Choice Energy Councilman John Duran cast things trying reclaim the city and Using wood, ceramics, and paper prised of members from multiple already held this month with rep- the dissenting vote. He said he had world that is theirs and we layer for both their physical and con- South Bay and Westside cities. Its resentatives of cities that have more questions about the impact over it, over and over,” Miller ceptual properties, Miller is goal is to form its own program already committed. “As some- on West Hollywood, including said. interested in capturing organic with 14 cities from the area. Some body who is skeptical of the coun- whether it would preclude future Miller physically interacts systems through the creation of council members said they liked ty, because that’s why we became leadership opportunities by city with his work, applying layers of abstract representations. Miller the idea of joining a smaller pro- a city … I also feel that they’re officials. slip and paint, firing, torching, has had solo exhibitions at gram with neighboring cities. But probably the way to go for us. “There’s probably a pretty good sanding, tumbling, and grinding Harvey Meadows Gallery in no cities have committed to join- They have committed a certain chance whether it’s members of away layers. This gradual Aspen, Colorado. ing the South Bay program yet. amount of resources, they have this body up here or whoever process reveals their temporary Edward Cella Art & Despite concerns that West the expertise that has been devel- replaces us someday, that those condition as objects that change Architecture is located at 2754 S. Hollywood’s voice would not be oped.” individuals will probably want to according to the needs of those La Cienega Blvd. as prominent in a countywide pro- Almost exactly two years ago, demonstrate leadership in the who use them. Employing meth- For information, visit edward- gram, Mayor John Heilman said the council passed a resolution for area,” Duran said. “I want to make ods of abstract expressionism cella.com. the city would still be able to ally a financial and technical feasibili- sure there’s an opportunity not just with other like-minded cities to ty study to examine the costs, ben- for the city of West Hollywood to promote its thoughts and con- efits and risks of developing a be a participant, but a place for us cerns. Community Choice Energy pro- to exhibit leadership on environ- “If we’re going to go this route, gram, according to a city staff mental issues.” the only route that is available to report. Earlier this year, the coun- He added that the county’s pro- Street fixes will help us right now is the county’s,” cil was briefed about two local gram is “more viable.” students walk safely from page 1 Sunset Boulevard and Las Palmas Avenue, including improved traffic signal timing, bike boxes and ing serious and fatal injuries caused speed humps on Las Palmas by vehicles,” the statement read. LACMAn schedulestion for our annual many education Art+Filmand Educational Foundation Gala to iden- Avenue north and south of Sunset “L. A. Unified wholeheartedly sup- Proceeds from the community programs. And we tify and share innovative, replic- Boulevard. ports these projects and the partner- have been especially inspired by able, and evidence-based Tony Arranaga, communications gala help support ship we have with the city of Los his Leimert Park-based Art + approaches to helping K–12 stu- director for O’Farrell, said the Angeles to improve pedestrian LACMA’s effort to make Practice program, in particular dents learn better. The founda- improvements are part of a larger safety.” his work with foster youth,” said tion provides real-world infor- goal the councilman has to make film a bigger part of its The project aims to encourage Michael Govan, LACMA’s CEO mation at the parent, teacher, and neighborhoods in the 13th District more walking and bicycling. programming and Wallis Annenberg’s director. school level along with commu- safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Funding came from a $3.4 million The Los Angeles County “George is known worldwide as nity connections to positively In June, O’Farrell was joined by grant from the California Museum of Art (LACMA) has having made some of the most impact the course of learning and Councilman David Ryu, 4th Department of Transportation announced that its 2017 innovative and beloved films in lifelong achievement. District, to unveil an all-way Active Transportation Program. Art+Film Gala will be on history. He has also been devoted “I’m honored to co-host this pedestrian crossing in front of The new amenities include a Saturday, Nov. 4. to collecting a wide variety of year’s seventh annual Art+Film Thomas Starr King Middle School, traffic signal, high-visibility striped Notable attendees from the art, narrative visual arts, with his Gala spotlighting the work of near the border of East Hollywood crosswalk and pedestrian safety film, fashion, and entertainment efforts culminating very soon in Mark Bradford and George and Silver Lake. A scramble cross- island on Highland Avenue at the industries will gather at the the construction of a new muse- Lucas,” said Eva Chow, gala co- walk, which enables pedestrians to intersection with Hawthorn museum to honor artist Mark um in Exposition Park. George’s chair. “We continue to be grateful cross traditionally or diagonally Avenue. Bike boxes, which are Bradford and filmmaker George epic new museum is one of the to Gucci for their partnership and while traffic is held in all direc- painted areas at signalized intersec- Lucas. Now in its seventh year, greatest cultural philanthropic collaboration as the presenting tions, has been installed at tions where cyclists can safely wait the Art+Film Gala is co-chaired gifts ever made in Los Angeles, sponsor, and look forward to sup- Hollywood Boulevard and ahead of traffic, are also being by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and will benefit local communi- porting another year of art and Highland Avenue, just north of installed on the east and west sides and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, ties as well as encourage a deeper film at LACMA.” Hollywood High School. of the intersection, as well as at who continue to champion the understanding of narrative arts.” Proceeds from the annual Hawthorn and La Brea avenues. museum’s film initiatives. Gucci Both Bradford and Lucas have Art+Film Gala go toward under- Speed humps will be installed on will be the presenting sponsor of a shared commitment to educa- writing LACMA’s initiative to Answers From Page 21 Hawthorn and Selma avenues, east the annual event. tion. Bradford has invested in the make film more central to the of Highland Avenue. The curb “LACMA has enjoyed a long Los Angeles community with Art museum’s curatorial program- extensions will be along Selma relationship with Mark, from our + Practice, which brings muse- ming, while also funding Avenue at five intersections east of first purchase of his work in 2002 um-quality art exhibitions and LACMA’s broader mission. This Highland Avenue, and at Orange as part of the museum’s ‘Art youth services to Leimert Park includes exhibitions, acquisi- Drive and Lanewood Avenue. Here and Now’ program to the through partnerships with muse- tions, and educational program- Additional curb extensions will be acquisition of his monumental ums and foster youth organiza- ming, in addition to screenings located at La Brea and Hawthorn 2013 painting ‘Shoot the Coin.’ tions. Lucas has called education that explore the intersection of avenues and La Brea and He was also co-curator and artist the foundation of our democracy art and film. Lanewood avenues, west of of our founding exhibition at and a stepping-stone for youth to LACMA is located at 5905 Hollywood High School. Charles White Elementary reach their full potential. He Wilshire Blvd. For information, New traffic-calming measures School, which set a new direc- founded the George Lucas visit lacma.org. are also being implemented at Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 August 10, 2017

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